BattleBots S6E7 Recap with BattleBots Announcer Kenny Florian!

<p>This week on the podcast, we’re catching up with BattleBots announcer Kenny Florian! Kenny is a mixed martial artist who fought in the UFC before switching careers and following his true passion: Watching very expensive robots violently disassemble their opponents. We’ll ask Kenny how he preps for a match, what he’s looking for, and his favorite fight of all time.</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;">BattleBots builders took home top prizes at Motorama 2022</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Blade gets everyone’s autographs: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TeamORBY/posts/901615427172938'>facebook.com/TeamORBY/posts/901615427172938</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Blade vs. Lucky post-fight recap: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/TeamORBY/posts/901175193883628'>facebook.com/TeamORBY/posts/901175193883628</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Blip breakdown: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/battlebots/posts/10158338265216406'>facebook.com/battlebots/posts/10158338265216406</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Bloodsport vs. SubZero post-fight recap: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/bnsrobotics/posts/5111496768909781'>facebook.com/bnsrobotics/posts/5111496768909781</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Cobalt on “coping wit