BattleBots S6E5 Recap with Faruq Tauheed!

<p>BattleBots S6E5 Recap with Faruq Tauheed!</p> <p> </p> <p>This week on the podcast, we’re catching up with BattleBots host and resident hype man, Faruq Tauheed! Faruq takes us behind the scenes on a typical shooting day at BattleBots, gives us tips on how to protect your voice over a two-week shoot, and reveals what his favorite intro of all time is.</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;">Blacksmith AMA on Reddit: <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sm51n1/ama_with_blacksmiths_least_talented_human_7pm/'>reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sm51n1/ama_with_blacksmiths_least_talented_human_7pm/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Captain Shrederator AMA on Reddit: <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sn4gkh/captain_shrederator_ama_7pm_est/'>reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sn4gkh/captain_shrederator_ama_7pm_est/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Deadlift practices its suplex: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/robogymrobotics/posts/5263396823713119'>facebook.com/robogymrobotics/posts/5263396823713119</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">DUCK is retiring: <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/smjaay/icymi_hal_rucker_announced_in_his_ama_that_hell/'>reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/smjaay/icymi_hal_rucker_announced_in_his_ama_that_hell/</a></li> <li style="font-weight:400;">End Game vs. Witch Doctor post-fight breakdown: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/oyesrobotics/posts/1790137661183921'>facebook.com/oyesrobotics/posts/1790137661183921</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">New details about HyperShock’s legendary ti