The Bulb
By Gray Matter
The BulbMay 24, 2022
Episode 26 - Senior Spotlight with AJ Light
Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of The Bulb, featuring Gray Matter Senior and Lead Scouter AJ Light. In this episode, I ask about AJ's time on the team, his favorite memory on the team, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every week to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 25 - Senior Spotlight with Morgan Walle
Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of The Bulb, featuring Gray Matter Senior and Lead Technician Morgan Walle. In this episode, I ask about her time on the team, her favorite memory on the team, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every week to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 24 - Senior Spotlight with Alec Briggs
Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of The Bulb, featuring Gray Matter Senior and Award Team member Alec Briggs. In this episode, I ask about his time on the team, his favorite memory on the team, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every week to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 23- Chemical Genius (ft. Brad Rick)
Welcome to the twenty-third episode of The Bulb, featuring former Amway Director Of Manufacturing Operations Brad Rick. In this episode, I ask about his time on at Amway, his education at Michigan Technological University, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every week to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Note: Parts of this interview were conducted on an online communication tool. Due to the nature of this technology, the audio quality is not up to the standard The Bulb wishes to achieve. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 22- Senior Spotlight with Sam Huston
Welcome to the twenty-second episode of The Bulb, featuring Gray Matter Senior and Human Player Sam Huston. In this episode, I ask about his time on the team, his favorite memory on the team, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every week to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 21 - 2023 FIRST Championship (ft. Team 118 Robonauts, Ana, Daniel, & Morgan)
Welcome to the twenty-first episode of The Bulb, featuring an exclusive interview with Team 118 Robonauts and a discussion with part of our drive team, Primary Driver Ana Rodriguez, Operator Daniel Killingbeck, and Technician Morgan Walle. In this episode, we recap the FIRST Championship in Houston, TX, with a discussion about our team's unique experiences, the final regular season event, andmore!
Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every week to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 20- Senior Spotlight with Travis Scharich
Welcome to the twentieth episode of The Bulb, featuring Gray Matter Senior and Programmer Travis Scharich. In this episode, I ask about his time on the team, his favorite memory on the team, and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every week to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Note: Parts of this interview were conducted on an online communication tool. Due to the nature of this technology, the audio quality is not up to the standard The Bulb wishes to achieve. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 19 - Michigan State Championship Recap (ft. Ana, Daniel, & Morgan)
Welcome to the eighteenth episode of The Bulb, featuring a discussion with part of our drive team, Primary Driver Ana Rodriguez, Operator Daniel Killingbeck, and Technician Morgan Walle. In this episode, we recap our state competition in Saginaw at Saginaw Valley State University with a discussion about our team's playoff performance, the atmosphere of the event, and more!
If you are able to, please donate to help our team pay for our competition in Houston, TX, at the FIRST Championship at this link here: bit.ly/hemlockworlds
Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every week to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 18 - Midland Recap, States Preview, and Scott Erskine
Welcome to the eighteenth episode of The Bulb featuring an interview with Scott Erskine, Founder and Managing Partner of Erskine Law! In this episode, we talk about our recent Midland event, look ahead at states, learn about Erskine Law, and more! Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Thursday at 11 am to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Note: Parts of this interview were conducted on Google Meet, an online communication tool. Due to the nature of this technology, the audio quality is not up to the standard The Bulb wishes to achieve. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 17 - St. Joseph Recap (ft. Ana, Daniel, & Morgan)
Welcome to the seventeenth episode of The Bulb, featuring a discussion with part of our drive team, Primary Driver Ana Rodriguez, Operator Daniel Killingbeck, and Technician Morgan Walle. In this episode, we recap our first competition in St. Joseph with a discussion about our team's playoff performance, the atmosphere of the event, and more! Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every week to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 16 - CHARGED UP introduction (ft. AJ Light)
The Bulb is back, baby! Welcome to the sixteenth episode of The Bulb, featuring an interview with Lead Scouter AJ Light! In this episode, we talk about the new game, CHARGED UP, how the scouting team operates, and more. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every week to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 15 - Offseason Shenanigans
The grand return of The Bulb is here! Welcome to the fifteenth episode of The Bulb featuring an interview with Primary Driver Ana Rodriguez and Technician Morgan Walle! In this episode, we talk about the last few months with Gray Matter at events like the Bloomfield All-Girls Event and Bot Bash. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Thursday at 11 am to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Note: Parts of this interview were conducted on Google Meet, an online communication tool. Due to the nature of this technology, the audio quality is not up to the standard The Bulb wishes to achieve. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 14 - The Beginning of AndyMark, IRI (ft. Andy Baker)
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of The Bulb featuring a behind-the-scenes look at IRI and AndyMark with Andy Baker. In this episode, Mr. Baker explains the history of IRI, AndyMark, and tells me how FIRST changed his life. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode with our upcoming episode featuring an exciting update about The Bulb. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 13- IRI Recap (ft. Ana Rodriguez & Morgan Walle)
Welcome to the thirteenth episode of The Bulb featuring a recap of IRI with Primary Driver Ana Rodriguez and Technician Morgan Walle. In this episode, we discuss our performance at IRI, funny moments, and more. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode with our upcoming episode featuring Andy Mark. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 12- Life Long Husky (ft. Cassy Tefft de Muñoz)
Welcome to the twelfth episode of The Bulb featuring an interview with Executive Director of Enrollment Initiatives from Michigan Technological Univtisty, Cassy Tefft de Muñoz! In this episode, I talk to Ms. Tefft de Muñoz about Michigan Tech, their heavy investments in STEM education, and how she found a home at MTU. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Note: This interview was conducted outside of the typical studio The Bulb records episodes in. Due to less advanced equipment being used, audio quality is below that of a typical in-studio episode. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 11- Skill Building (ft. Amos O'Neil)
Welcome to the eleventh episode of The Bulb featuring an interview with State Representative from Michigan's 95th District Amos O'Neil! In this episode, I talk to Mr. O'Neil about his start in politics, his dedication to STEM education, and more. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode of The Bulb! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 10- HP's 3D Printing Adventure (ft. Thad Everheart)
Welcome to the tenth episode of The Bulb featuring an interview with a Sales Representative from HP, Thad Everheart! In this episode, I talk to Mr. Everheart about HP, their intro into the additive manufacturing industry, and more. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode with our upcoming episode featuring Amos O'Neil. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
NOTE: This interview was conducted on Zoom, an online communication tool. Due to the nature of this technology, Mr. Everheart's audio quality is not up to the standard The Bulb wishes to achieve. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 9- Silicon and Semiconductors (ft. Andy Ault)
Welcome to the ninth episode of The Bulb featuring an interview with Vice President of Manufacturing at Hemlock Semiconductor, Andy Ault! In this episode, I talk to Mr. Ault about HSC, their commitment to STEM education, and more. Please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
NOTE: This interview was conducted over Microsoft Teams, an online communication tool. Due to the nature of this technology, Mr. Ault's audio quality is not up to the standard The Bulb wishes to achieve. We'll continue to aim for the highest quality audio possible and will do our best to make this type of interview sound as good as an in-studio interview.
Episode 8- Rapid React Recap (ft. Ana Rodriguez & Morgan Walle)
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 7- 3D Printing (ft. Colton Mehlhoff and Dylan George)
Welcome to the seventh episode of The Bulb featuring Stratasys Applications Engineer Colton Mehlhoff and Ultimaker Applications Manager Dyland George! In this episode, we cover the RAPID + TCT event in Detriot, Michigan, Stratasys' support of FIRST, and learn more about being able to print metal on Ultimaker machines for the first time. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 6- Senior Spotlight with Clay Urbaniak
Welcome to the sixth episode of The Bulb featuring Gray Matter Senior, Clay Urbaniak! In this episode, I ask about his time on the team, the exclusive scholarship partnership with Gray Matter and Michigan Tech University, and his favorite memory on the team. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Tune in every Tuesday at 11 am to catch another episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at any time.
Episode 5- Senior Spotlight with Chayton Ross
Welcome to the fifth episode of The Bulb featuring Gray Matter Senior, Chayton Ross! In this epsiode, I ask about his time on the team, his intro into FIRST, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb. Feel free to leave us a message on those platforms at anytime.
Episode 4- Senior Spotlight with Ben Lockwood
Welcome to the fourth episode of The Bulb featuring Gray Matter Senior, Ben Lockwood! In this epsiode, I ask about his time on the team, his intro into FIRST, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. For residents in Fremont, Richland, Thomas, Swan Creek, and Ingersoll Townships, don't forget to vote Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 on the school bond proposal. Polls are open 7 am to 8 pm at your local polling location. To view more information about the bond and where to vote, please visit hemlockbond.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at our handle @frcteam5712. Links to our profiles are at anchor.fm/the-bulb.
Episode 3- FIRST Championship (ft. The Cheesy Poofs, Jack in the Bot, and Paul Kline)
Welcome to the third episode of The Bulb featuring Pranav Budhia from FRC Team 254 The Cheesy Poofs, Benedict Seward and Sudhir from FRC Team 2910 Jack in the Bot, and Dow IT Global Director Paul Kline! In this epsiode, we also review the 2022 FIRST Championship. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating.
Epsiode 2- Interview with Emcee Trainer Blair Hundertmark
Welcome to the second episode of The Bulb featuring Emcee Trainer Blair Hundertmark! Blair is an international superstar who is commonly seen on FIRST kickoff livestreams. Blair has emceed hundreds if not thousands of events as well. In this episode, we learn more about Blair‘s amazing career at FIRST. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Please also consider donating to our GoFundMe to help us fund our trip to Houston, Texas for the FIRST Championship. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-hemlocks-gray-matter-robotics?fbclid=IwAR2d9Z1pvggpc1rSWZ20xPUfk6SJ0Z8Db_ielsj1NUEnrBx15nxPcTuTsy0
Episode 1- States Recap/World Preview (ft. Gray Matter’s Drive Team)
Welcome to the first episode of The Bulb featuring Gray Matter’s Drive Team! The drive team includes Coach Alex Haltom, Primary Driver Ana Rodriguez, Secondary Driver Ben Lockwood, and Technician Morgan Walle. In this episode, we cover our team at the FIRST Michigan State Championship at SVSU and preview the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends and family, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating. Please also consider donating to our GoFundMe to help us fund our trip to Texas. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-hemlocks-gray-matter-robotics?fbclid=IwAR2d9Z1pvggpc1rSWZ20xPUfk6SJ0Z8Db_ielsj1NUEnrBx15nxPcTuTsy0
The Bulb Trailer
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