Bot Shit Crazy
No topic is off the table, and we'll give it to you straight. This channel isn't just about robotics and automation. At Bot Shit Crazy, we cover everything from industry news, manufacturing topics, and roll in some no-limits conversations with experts in the field. Let's pull back the curtain on the manufacturing world, and let's do it with some plain, straight talk. Such a simple idea, it's almost crazy...
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode #15 - Executive Order on AI Part 2
In this episode I cover the second section of the new executive order on AI released by the Biden Administration. This gets particularly interesting as this section covers how government agencies will utilize AI and how the executive branch wil...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:08
Episode #14 - Executive Order on AI - Part 1
In this episode, I break down the recent executive order issued by the Biden Administration regarding the safe development, deployment, and use of AI systems. The EO actually covers way too many things to go through in great detail, let alone i...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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35:30
Episode #13 - Election Cycles and CapEx
In this episode I dive into whether or not election cycles are affecting how people are spending in general, but specifically how they are purchasing capital equipment. There's a little bit of not-so-useful science in there, but also a lot of e...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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15:53
Mental Fitness Series - Part 1 - Defining Mental Fitness
In this episode I discuss the basics behind mental fitness as well as defining the two key aspects of it. This is foundational to forming a good starting point and knowing just what it is I'm going to be talking about. While it might seem obvio...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:30
Episode #12 - Robots are Taking Your Job!
In this episode I discuss whether robots and automation are truly taking peoples' jobs. The short answer is probably pretty obvious, but I share some actual data that highlights how we can misinterpret how many jobs are actually being replaced,...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:35
Episode #11 - Mental Fitness Series Kickoff - My History With Anxiety and Depression
In this episode I explain the history behind Mental Fitness Friday, revealing some of my own struggles with anxiety and depression along the way. This is the kick-off episode to a series that will be going over topics involved in mental fitness...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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17:22
Episode #10 - When to Fire a Customer
It's a tough decision to make. It can also seem terribly counter-intuitive. That said, there comes a time when nearly everyone must fire a customer. Whether it's a simple reason like the fact that they are just plain costing you money, or somet...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:07:03
Episode #9 - Creating a Long Term Automation Strategy
In this episode I discuss how to create a long term automation strategy. Unsurprisingly, I go on a bit of rant about clinging too tightly to one brand, standardization, and owing your vendors more than they owe you. But, I make sure you get the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:58
Episode #8 - Josh Horton - Bud Lite, Haunted Denver Airport, and My Teleporting Bathroom
In this episode I sit down with Josh Horton from Nova Automation. Aside from Josh's fascinating professional journey, we discuss how Bud Lite's marketing team failed their own brand, the Haunting of the Denver Airport, how Tom Hanks is apparent...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:07:25
Episode #7 - Is The Economy Slowing and Is It a Good Time To Invest In Automation
In this episode, I discuss whether or not the economy is really slowing down all the much, what that might be in terms of it being a good time to automate, and why you might consider a slowdown an opportunity.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:18
Episode #6 - Brad Meyer - Podcasts, Ocean Gate, and James Cameron
In this episode, Brad and I discuss reviving the podcast, as well as getting into some of our normal conspiracy theory discussion. We also discuss the Ocean Gate, whether there should be only ONE programming language in automation, and how Jame...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:17:48
Episode #5 - Dave Neville
Dave and I talk guns, automation, and explosions. 'Nuff said.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:44
Turkey Talk with Brad Meyer
Brad and I sit down to discuss how many lug nuts you need on a wheel to be safe (or unsafe), automation in the food industry, the real history of Black Friday, and the best (and worst) ways to cook your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:25:32
Brad Meyer - UFOs, Elevators, and Engineering Disasters
I sit down with mechanical engineer and licensed professional engineer Brad Meyer to discuss everything from what it takes to be a PE, how elevators are WAY over-engineered (including my how I got trapped inside one), some feats of engineering ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:01:10
Brittany Carroll - IRIS Factory Automation
In this episode I sit down with Brittany Carroll from IRIS Factory Automation to talk about how people can get into automation, what it’s like being a woman in a dude-dominated industry, the challenges of being a career woman and full-time mom,...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:06:02
Robotic Automation for Beginners: Part One
In this podcast, I will explain how the installation, design, and purchasing of robotic automation works. If you are new to the process, this video will equip you with the information you need to identify and work with the appropriate parties t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:13