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Check out the award-nominated podcast featuring host Christine Giver talking to guests spanning the combat robotics and STEM communities as well as a little nerdy talk with friends in entertainment and gaming. We have many segments including Bot Buddies, Robot Roundtables and both BattleBots and NHRL breakdowns featuring special co-host Ashley Beckman! If you love nerding out about robots, STEM, gaming and more, this channel is for you!
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The Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) exists to expand Michigan’s capacity to support new learning models, engage in active research to inform new policies in online and blended learning, and strengthen the state’s infrastructures for sharing best practices.
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A podcast run by the esports organization Nfinite, featuring both members of Nfinite and members of the esports industry talking about all things esports, gaming, and popular culture.
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Creative Living is dedicated to all things lifestyle. From the kitchen to the craft room and fashion to family, Emmy winning television personality, Jane Clauss, takes a deep dive into the creative mind of a maker. People all over the world are taking more time to tap into their creativity and this podcast will inspire you to join the movement and get creative.
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Never trust a wizard. They’re all filthy, addle-brained con artists peddling superstitious nonsense. Horace Lundin doesn’t believe in their magic. The Petronaut technician works with steel and steam in the workshop, maintaining the mechanical suits of armor his masters wear. There’s nothing magic can do that technology can’t do better. So he thinks, until he witnesses the power of wizardry first-hand. That fateful day gives Lundin and his Petronaut colleagues an idea. What if magic didn’t ha ...
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A podcast where two Rustaceans set out to make a game. In each episode, we talk about what we've been working on using the Rust programming language as well as other topics that have been on our mind or our listeners have asked about.
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In this exciting episode, Chris Revill joins STEAM Box – Young Voices to delve into the world of podcasting for beginners. The conversation is full of tips for starting your own podcast, stories about amazing guests, and the importance of Miles Morales. Whether you’re a podcast enthusiast or just getting started, this episode is packed with insight…
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I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Michael Perl who is a multi-talented entrepreneur and President of the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation. He talks about how he got his start in music and then video games where he developed his own game studio and eventually got connected with the Foundation. We talked about the STEAM Star program which featu…
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In this compelling episode, STEAM Box youth from Young Voices share their firsthand experiences organizing a school walkout to protest budget cuts affecting Providence Schools. They passionately discuss the critical elements in education that need funding to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment. Tune in to hear their thoughts on a…
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STEAM Box youth from Highlander Charter School sit down to share their experiences and insights on mental wellness. With partners from the Joyful Rebellion 2025 event present, the discussion highlights why this gathering was impactful and how it’s shaping conversations about mental health in their community. Dive in to hear authentic stories and pe…
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The October NHRL event was full of tricks and treats including a great run from Drumder Child, an impressive showing from Minor Threat 5 and Golden Dumpsters for Slam Plan and ARES. In this episode, I talk to Nate Franklin about going up against strong competition in his bracket fights, then chatted with Luke Grell about his hard-hitting, veteran r…
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In this episode, STEAM Box youth from Highlander dive into a candid discussion on Tyler the Creator, navigate dating dynamics around age gaps, and—most importantly—the big push for mental wellness. The conversation gets real as they explore the challenges young people face in relationships and how STEAM Box is working to prioritize mental wellness …
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It has been a little while since I have done a true roundtable and you certainly won't want to miss this one, which features a number of the qualified competitors for the upcoming MRCA Finals event on November 9th. They each talked about their robots and the journey to finals this year. I also asked each of them who they think will win the competit…
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In this special Halloween episode of STEAM Box Vs, The Highlander youth are joined by the one and only Kit Espada, Rhode Island’s “Mayor of Halloween” and creator of the legendary Oak Ave Haunt. Kit shares her journey into the world of spooky arts and crafts and reveals what it took to create the state’s most popular Halloween attraction. Listen in…
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We're back with the epic conclusion of Dungeons & Robots! J joins us for this final session as all of our characters try and make sense of the chaos and killer robots in our post-apocalyptic world. Will they be able to save this world? What other robots might creep up and challenge our heroes? Will mini Jake indeed survive until the end? All of the…
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It is almost time for NHRL's final qualifying event of 2024 and I was joined by a handful of builders to chat about it. I talked to Jeff Waters about his new 30lb entry Pocket Aces plus his fiery upgrades to Supreme Ruler, had a spirited Pokemon discussion with Jaaron, Zoe & David about their Pokemon-themed robots and finally talked to Dima of Turb…
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In this episode of the STEAM Box podcast, youth from Highlander Charter School share their thoughts and feelings on the 2024 election and its impact on their lives. From concerns about policy changes to hopes for the future, these young voices explore how the political climate is shaping their perspectives and influencing their communities. Are the…
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In this episode of the STEAM Box VS podcast, we are honored to welcome Jim Vincent, longtime local NAACP President, TV host, and civil rights activist, as he joins the youth at Highlander Charter School. Together, they reflect on Jim's impactful career, the role of media in social justice, and the ever-evolving landscape of politics, sharing fresh …
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We've got a fun recap for you today featuring NHRL builders in all weight classes to break down this exciting event for them! I talked to Julian of Mako, Beckett & Matthew of Dimachaerus and Donald and Corey of Team Pandamonium about how their respective tournaments went, what they thought of some of the other competitors at the event and what thei…
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I promise this is an episode you will not want to miss as I got to chat with BattleBots co-founder Trey Roski! We kick off with a full backstage tour of the BattleBots arena as the teams prepare for Week 2 of FaceOffs including a view of Malice in the BattleBox and the rest of the teams working on their bots backstage. This is followed by an amazin…
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"The Pit" is loosely based on the Pretoria Pit disaster, which occurred in my hometown of Westhoughton in 1910. Years later, my grandad worked in the mines, and related many disturbing tales back in the day. This story explores aspects of some of those tales. From Ian's 2018 collection, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L6…
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We're back with Casey Jeremiason of MRCA as they approach the end of their season with a lead up to Finals. We chatted about how the season has gone so far including the incredible growth that the MRCA community has seen over the past year. Casey also dropped names of some bots who are currently at the top of the MRCA rankings and are expected to q…
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BattleBots is BACK - this time for Fall FaceOffs which will be airing on YouTube at a later time! I spoke to Alex Price of Team Horizon about their new robot Calypso that is setting out to control the competition. We chatted about this new design from builder Josh Kong as well as how Price felt they might fare against their opponents for FaceOffs -…
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Thinking Outside the Box to Defeat Cancer: An Inside Look at the Visionary Work of HCRF Jane Clauss hosts a special episode of Creative Living, focusing on the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) and its efforts in cancer research. The foundation, led by Dr. Leonidas Platanias and Chairwoman Eleni Bousis, has made significant strides in c…
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Hello fellow adventurers! Join me for my very first time as a Dungeon Master guiding our party through the perils and challenges within our post-apocalyptic world featuring some of your favorite combat robots. Part One of our journey includes introducing our fine players - Phoenix, Ben, Mitchell, Johnny and Dan, learning about their characters and …
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Join me as I chat with Mike, Brian & Jeremiah from SE Missouri Combat Robotics, starting with discussion on how the group formed and information about their upcoming event on 9/21 in Joplin. We also talked about the importance of education and accessibility in combat robotics as well as teased a preview of their BIG event in January.…
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On this episode of Talkin' Nerdy, I had the pleasure of talking to DrLeandra who is really a doctor and happens to stream video games on Twitch. We talked about getting into gaming as an adult, how streaming became a passion for her when she was unable to work and how she has been able to grow her community by connecting with other streamers' commu…
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The Avatar must be coming to town because NHRL is going to feature several elements at the upcoming September event including a Hurricane and some fire! I chatted with several competitors including NHRL officials Rob and Gwen who are ready to throw down with their robots Glow Up and Jackalope. I also talked to a group of builders including Mayfly, …
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Following the exciting full reveal of the bracket matches from Teams, I chatted with Ariel Smith, Jamison Go & Matt Bores who all emerged victorious at the conclusion of this amazing event that was showcased on ESPN2. They talk about how the Dream Team formed, how Jake Hoffmann amped up the level of entertainment for this event, and they each go in…
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If you are a big fan of Nintendo games specifically, you will enjoy this chat with my next guest - Twitch streamer Estatt! We chatted about watching a live chicken coop feed in the early days of online streaming, why people like to watch other people play video games, getting off of the plateau in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the evo…
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On this episode, I got to chat about a gaming genre that I know little about - first person shooters such as Apex and Call of Duty. I got to chat with Twitch Streamer ThatGuyNova who is passionate about those types of games and getting to play with friends. We also nerded out about the MCU and the Deadpool vs Wolverine movie shortly before it was r…
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Join me for a chat with builders and organizers Brandon Zalinsky, Tony D'Ambrosio, David Jin & Lucy Du to talk about the return of Mass Destruction coming up on August 24th. We talked about the importance of focusing on fun at the event, fun stories from previous MassD events and everything you need to know about competing or attending. This is a f…
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If you enjoy a true variety streamer, you will enjoy this interview with Twitch streamer Tayrae3! We talk about her love of everything from horror games to cozy farming games, her background as a teacher and how she has incorporated science into her streams and the adorable guest appearance from one of her two cats. Check out one of the most chill …
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Zaddy is here! Time to hear from one of my favorite Twitch streamers ZeinsteinTTV! We chatted about keeping up engagement in chat during streams, the importance of building your brand and the fun of gaming with friends in games like Fortnite. If you like Zeinstein and want more - you can check out more content at https://www.twitch.tv/zeinsteinttv.…
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It is finally time to talk about the robot that is too hot to handle - Caldera! I got to sit down with the wonderful Glenn Boxell to talk about his robots, winning a Golden Dumpster, getting to go to competitions with his son Brian and a new event that the Boxells have cooked up coming in September! This was an amazing chat with one of the best in …
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It is nearly time for the premiere combat robot league in the State of New Jersey to hold their league championship which will take place on August 3rd at the New Jersey State Fair. I chatted with builders Kevin, Ryan, Adam, Mark & Alex about the season so far, what all of them are planning to help get their respective robots ready to compete and w…
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Creativity is a powerful tool for healing, and the nonprofit Help Heal Veterans knows just how to harness it. In this episode, Jane chats with retired Navy Captain Joe McClain, CEO of Help Heal Veterans, and Dr. Keith Stuessi, a naval physician specializing in traumatic brain injuries. We dive into how their craft therapy programs are transforming …
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It is time for another Gamer Edition of Talkin' Nerdy and this time I got to sit down with my friend, variety streamer TheDivinityOfIvory. We chatted about playing spooky games, the joys of building in Minecraft and the importance of taking care of your mental health in gaming. If you enjoy a fun stream with a kind and lovely human being, you will …
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If you are you ready to discover the magic of steam cleaning and how it can transform your home and enhance your DIY projects, this episode of Creative Living with Jane Clauss is for you. Tune in as we dive into the world of Laura Star USA and uncover the power of steam. Prepare to be inspired as Kristen Wermers, the Vice President of Operations, a…
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On this episode I got to chat with a young entrepreneur with a passion for combat robotics - Joseph Betz! He started competing in combat robotics a few years ago and has turned that initial interest into so much more. We talked about his beginnings in the sport, organizing events as well as the new building kit he now has on his website. You can al…
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You likely know him from the cult classic series The Guild or The Legend of Neil - my guest on this episode is none other than Sandeep Parikh. I talked to Sandeep about the magical friendship that he and his Guild castmates have maintained for the past (almost!) 20 years, teaching tech bros how to defeat a Beholder, and how he has been able to brin…
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We're back with another NHRL Recap, although this one is solely focused on the 3lb robots - specifically, Mako, Turbofiend and Jelly Baby. I first sat down with siblings Julian and Dima to talk about their exciting run into the Top 16 for Mako and Top 8 for Turbofiend including how each of them felt about fighting meltybrain The Greatest Challenge.…
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In this inspiring episode, Jane Clauss sits down with the multi-talented Mary Jo Hoffman, an acclaimed author, artist, and photographer. Together, they explore the profound connection between nature and creativity. Discover how practicing creativity daily can enhance your life, why simplicity is crucial in the creative process, and how personal exp…
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The month of June is full of combat robotics events and in this episode we chat about the June 22nd NHRL event with a group of builders who will be competing - Julian Papsian/Mako, Michael Cross/Stag Beetle Bot, Alex Curtis/Floor Letter Word, Mitchell Sullivan/Yakety Yak, Zack Knight/Pramheda, and Corey Nason/Synthesis. We went through every weight…
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If you like video games as much as I do, you'll thoroughly enjoy my guest on this episode of Talkin' Nerdy - Totally Kaal who has been a Twitch affiliate for several years now. Kaal is a variety streamer with a soft spot for Souls-like games and Pokemon. We talked about the process of starting and growing a community as well as a lot of the fun thi…
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"The Puppeteer of Prague" is a short story by the British author, Paul Draper. The story appeared in Draper's 2020 collection, Black Gate Tales. In the author's own words: "On the eve of the Sudetenland annexation, a depressed Czech bureaucrat uncovers the rumour of a murderous mannequin dispatching traitors in the city."…
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In the latest episode of THE UNTOLD MYSTERIES PODCAST, the show's host, Dan Rogers, shares the strange story of a 1978 radio broadcast, concerning a series of calls the station received from a man who claimed to be under the watchful eye of a mysterious sea creature. Performers: Erik Peabody as "Dan Rogers" Ian Gordon as "John Price" Tony Walker as…
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This week, I am sharing a recap of my wonderful experience at Indy POP Con! I had the pleasure of attending the Podcast Awards where Outside of the Box was a Finalist as well as leading a discussion/workshop on combat robotics and we did a LIVE podcast recording from the POP Con floor with my guest/co-host Ashley Foor chatting about all things nerd…
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