BattleBots S6E6 Recap with Lucky Captain Mark Demers and Driver Matt Olson!

<p>This week on the podcast, we’re catching up with the team behind the flipping amazing launcher bot Lucky! We talk Canada, RC cars, what it’s like driving a heavyweight BattleBot, and what Lucky’s secret sauce is this season.</p> <p> </p> <p>Fundraiser: Help support our friend Nonso Nolly! You can contribute to his gofundme campaign here <a href='https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-robotics-to-a-student-in-nigeria'>https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-robotics-to-a-student-in-nigeria</a> or reach out to us regarding any robotics parts you’d like to donate. </p> <p> </p> <p>This week’s interview is brought to you by MaxAmps and their new line of “Max Combat” batteries. These battle-ready batteries are available for 1-, 3-, 12-, and 30-pound bots and feature a custom wrap with your team’s logo, internal hard skins for extra protection, and puncture resistant wire sleeves. Check them out at <a href='https://www.maxamps.com/'>maxamps.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>This week’s combat robotics news:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Brent Von Kalamazoo’s midseason fantasy league report: <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/ss6yez/fantasy_league_midseason_report/'>https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/ss6yez/fantasy_league_midseason_report/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Blade AMA on Reddit: ​​<a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sqxfjz/ama_with_team_orby_feb_12th_at_9pm_est/'>https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sqxfjz/ama_with_team_orby_feb_12th_at_9pm_est/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Blip + Tantrum CAD drawings: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/tantrum.battlebot/posts/1635133256827143'>https://www.facebook.com/tantrum.battlebot/posts/1635133256827143</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">BattleBots Valentine’s Day cards from Bloodsport: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/bnsrobotics/posts/5091730064219785'>https://www.facebook.com/bnsrobotics/posts/5091730064219785</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Bloodsport Season 7 teaser trailer