BattleBots S6E5 Recap with Faruq Tauheed!

BattleBots S6E5 Recap with Faruq Tauheed!   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.   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 maxamps.com   This week’s combat robotics news: Blacksmith AMA on Reddit: reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sm51n1/ama_with_blacksmiths_least_talented_human_7pm/  Captain Shrederator AMA on Reddit: reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/sn4gkh/captain_shrederator_ama_7pm_est/  Deadlift practices its suplex: facebook.com/robogymrobotics/posts/5263396823713119  DUCK is retiring: reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/smjaay/icymi_hal_rucker_announced_in_his_ama_that_hell/ End Game vs. Witch Doctor post-fight breakdown: facebook.com/oyesrobotics/posts/1790137661183921  New details about HyperShock’s legendary tires: facebook.com/HyperShockTV/photos/a.1626817397536137/3044588742425655  Jager test footage: facebook.com/jagerrobot/posts/818269926234639  MadCatter auctioning of battle-damaged side panel: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185280806279  Malice’s last fight cost them $9,558.44: facebook.com/malicebattlebot/posts/496997668495774  Fan-made Mammoth Hexbug: facebook.com/MammothBattlebot/photos/a.2289061981322191/3272143456347367/  Shatter’s post-fight breakdown: facebook.com/BotsFC/posts/353463533449128  Skorpios and Hydra on this week’s F.A.N. Show: facebook.com/SkorpiosBattleBot/posts/334287772040518  Switchback gets the cocktail treatment: facebook.com/switchbackontv/posts/292325779630845  Valkyrie vs. Triple Crown: facebook.com/valkyriebattlebot/posts/597492994833737  Witch Doctor auctioning off battle-damaged parts: ebay.com/sch/teamwitchdoctor/m.html  Yeti vs. MadCatter post-fight breakdown: facebook.com/YetiBattleBot/posts/475968400623018    Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/behindthebots Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Tell a friend about the show; we really appreciate your support!