Coming to Horizon RC Fest or Axialfest Badlands? Bring your SCX24s and AX24s to have some fun Carnival Comp'ing with us. Next weekend we'll be at Horizon RC Fest June 9-10 with One24Mop putting on a fun comp for 1/24th scale crawlers. At Axialfest Badlands we'll be using the same rules, but using the natural settings near the 1/24 course they setup because it's the perfect terrain.  Because comps are not the main focus of either event, we've created some rules and 5 different classes to keep it easy for anyone to participate. It's different than we normally comp, but we've run them like this before and it's a lot of fun. The rules can be found on my website: https://www.ccxrc.com/1-24-carnival-comp-rules   Be sure to check out the mobile trailer.  http://one24mop.com/

Coming to Horizon RC Fest or Axialfest Badlands? Bring your SCX24s and AX24s to have some fun Carnival Comp'ing with us. Next weekend we'll be at Horizon RC Fest June 9-10 with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085857550800&amp;__tn__=-%5DK*F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One24Mop</a> putting on a fun comp for 1/24th scale crawlers. At Axialfest Badlands we'll be using the same rules, but using the natural settings near the 1/24 course they setup because it's the perfect terrain. Because comps are not the main focus of either event, we've created some rules and 5 different classes to keep it easy for anyone to participate. It's different than we normally comp, but we've run them like this before and it's a lot of fun. The rules can be found on my website: <a href="https://www.ccxrc.com/1-24-carnival-comp-rules?fbclid=IwAR3BKaGn3r8vU7i-hTqVdrUvkhWKRDfSLYNMUsefFIslgUMG02U9i2x5RLY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ccxrc.com/1-24-carnival-comp-rules</a> Be sure to check out the mobile trailer.  <a href="http://one24mop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://one24mop.com/</a>

1:24 Scale RC Carnival Comp Rules for Horizon RC Fest

In this episode, I'll be talking about how I got into 1/24 scale mini RC Comps, why I love the ARRMA Granite 3s so much, and about other hobbies I have outside of RC.  

In this episode, I'll be talking about how I got into 1/24 scale mini RC Comps, why I love the ARRMA Granite 3s so much, and about other hobbies I have outside of RC.

My Other Hobbies Outside of RC

Putting things from the past couple weeks to bed and moving on so I can find the joy in RC again. Running RCs puts a huge smile on my face again and that's what I'm looking to get back to. On top of that, I found that Kyosho release a Mini-z 4x4 Defender 90 that is beautiful and Gens Ace new D300 charger is amazing. Let's talk about it.    Support the Podcast by using links found here: https://linktr.ee/CCxRC

Putting things from the past couple weeks to bed and moving on so I can find the joy in RC again. Running RCs puts a huge smile on my face again and that's what I'm looking to get back to. On top of that, I found that Kyosho release a Mini-z 4x4 Defender 90 that is beautiful and Gens Ace new D300 charger is amazing. Let's talk about it.  Support the Podcast by using links found here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/CCxRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/CCxRC</a>

Moving On & Smiling About RC Again

"What happened to the podcast? We love it. We want more episodes" - While My Batteries Charge Listeners.  I have heard you loud and clear. Please know that the podcast isn't going away. I'm always shocked by how many people I meet in person always mention the podcast.  It's crazy. Thank you for your patience. I'm working to reboot things around here and make more time for the podcast. Hopefully this one will help explain why there haven't been very many in 2023. 

"What happened to the podcast? We love it. We want more episodes" - While My Batteries Charge Listeners.  I have heard you loud and clear. Please know that the podcast isn't going away. I'm always shocked by how many people I meet in person always mention the podcast.  It's crazy. Thank you for your patience. I'm working to reboot things around here and make more time for the podcast. Hopefully this one will help explain why there haven't been very many in 2023.

What Happened To The Podcast?

Just got back from USTE 2023 and it truly is one of the best RC events in the world. I could tell you why in the description...but then you wouldn't listen to the podcast which doesn't make sense. Enjoy!

Just got back from USTE 2023 and it truly is one of the best RC events in the world. I could tell you why in the description...but then you wouldn't listen to the podcast which doesn't make sense. Enjoy!

USTE 2023 - It Really Is The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo

It's finally here! The episode I've been teasing for a while...how 24th scale RC crawlers are similar to what the hobby train scene was like many years ago. People are building courses in their house to run these mini crawlers. I had Jaysen's RC's on with me to discuss it.   Sub to Jaysen's RCs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_18No-HmTDLiY6fGDYfJA 

It's finally here! The episode I've been teasing for a while...how 24th scale RC crawlers are similar to what the hobby train scene was like many years ago. People are building courses in their house to run these mini crawlers. I had Jaysen's RC's on with me to discuss it.  Sub to Jaysen's RCs: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_18No-HmTDLiY6fGDYfJA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_18No-HmTDLiY6fGDYfJA</a>

24th Scale RC Crawlers Are The New Model Train Hobby

Happy New Year you RC Freaks! I'm super excited about the possibilities for 2023. It's nice to start with a clean slate and a clear mind for the year. My goal is to work harder to make my 2022 goals have even more of an impact on my personal RC journey–and that starts with learning to say "No." As a "helper" personality, that is hard for me to do. I like to say yes and help people, but I'm at the point where it's no longer helping people as I can't keep up. Letting people down really stresses me out and that really hurts my content and frame of mind–which isn't what I want a "hobby" to do. So I'm going to focus on my wants and work with people when the two align. Be sure to focus on your health and mental health this year too. Let's do it!

Happy New Year you RC Freaks! I'm super excited about the possibilities for 2023. It's nice to start with a clean slate and a clear mind for the year. My goal is to work harder to make my 2022 goals have even more of an impact on my personal RC journey–and that starts with learning to say "No." As a "helper" personality, that is hard for me to do. I like to say yes and help people, but I'm at the point where it's no longer helping people as I can't keep up. Letting people down really stresses me out and that really hurts my content and frame of mind–which isn't what I want a "hobby" to do. So I'm going to focus on my wants and work with people when the two align. Be sure to focus on your health and mental health this year too. Let's do it!

Let’s RC In 2023! Hoping For Growth.

Let's talk about some RC Monster Truck Racing and a new product from Furitek. 

Let's talk about some RC Monster Truck Racing and a new product from Furitek.

HBR Classic RC Monster Truck Race & New Furitek Hiroyama

How do I feel about the Traxxas TRX-4M after one week of use and what will it mean for the rest of the Mini RC market? Find out in this episode. 

How do I feel about the Traxxas TRX-4M after one week of use and what will it mean for the rest of the Mini RC market? Find out in this episode.

Thoughts On The Traxxas TRX-4M After 1 Week-ish Of Use

It's been a while since I recorded a podcast and much of that is to blame on the Monthly Mayhem event I was participating in. It took up most of my time and we weren't allowed to discuss details until it was over. So I didn't have other new stuff to talk about and I couldn't talk about the Monthly Mayhem...which left nothing for the podcast. Now that it's over, let's talk Monthly Mayhem and the newly created King of RC content on CCxRC.  

It's been a while since I recorded a podcast and much of that is to blame on the Monthly Mayhem event I was participating in. It took up most of my time and we weren't allowed to discuss details until it was over. So I didn't have other new stuff to talk about and I couldn't talk about the Monthly Mayhem...which left nothing for the podcast. Now that it's over, let's talk Monthly Mayhem and the newly created King of RC content on CCxRC.

King Of RC Dominates Monthly Mayhem and The New XRT

A brief podcast about the RC hobby and things happening at the CCxRC YouTube Channel. We talk about new products from Horizon Hobby, Traxxas, RC4WD, Team Associated, ARRMA, LOSI, Carisma, Kyosho, Tamiya, Spektrum, Axial, Freestyle RC and many other big and small brands in the hobby. On top of brands, the podcast also has interviews RC drivers to get their take on the hobby and its direction.

I hope your day is off to a great start. If not, hopefully this will help turn it around. In this podcast I talk about the new Furitek Cayman, how the Great Lakes Gauntlet event was, and minis vs. Monster Trucks. 

I hope your day is off to a great start. If not, hopefully this will help turn it around. In this podcast I talk about the new Furitek Cayman, how the Great Lakes Gauntlet event was, and minis vs. Monster Trucks.

Mini RCs over Monster Trucks? Furitek Cayman And the Great Lakes Gauntlet Wrap Up

Lots to talk about. Let's do this.

Tiny TRX4-M and Huge Honcho SCX6...and The Great Lakes Gauntlet 2022

Welcome to the RC-Crawler-specific edition of the podcast, where we only talk about things related to crawlers. It was bound to happen some time...that and Josh from Harley Designs made fun of me for how many times I say "Monster Trucks" in a day...so I had to try not to say it too much in this episode.  Get your SCX24 dialed in with upgrades from https://www.ccxrc.com/ Don't forget to get a koozie while you are there. 

Welcome to the RC-Crawler-specific edition of the podcast, where we only talk about things related to crawlers. It was bound to happen some time...that and Josh from Harley Designs made fun of me for how many times I say "Monster Trucks" in a day...so I had to try not to say it too much in this episode.  Get your SCX24 dialed in with upgrades from <a href="https://www.ccxrc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ccxrc.com/</a> Don't forget to get a koozie while you are there.

New TRX4 K10 High Trail Edition & The New CCxRC Crawler Course

I had the privilege of working on the Losi shoot for the LMT Mud Trucks last month and have some fun behind the scenes stories to share. Join Jeremy and I as we talk about our experience making the video. 

I had the privilege of working on the Losi shoot for the LMT Mud Trucks last month and have some fun behind the scenes stories to share. Join Jeremy and I as we talk about our experience making the video.

Losi LMT Mud Trucks: King Sling & Bog Hog

Got a couple topics to cover in this one. I just got back from a trip to Virginia. I had a shoot with a non-profit client for an upcoming video series, and reached out to Ryan about doing the livestream with him last week. I also got the new ARRMA Outcast 4s–which is amazing! The final topic was the Great Lakes Guantlet event coming up in Michigan September 16-17.  Hope you enjoy it. 

Got a couple topics to cover in this one. I just got back from a trip to Virginia. I had a shoot with a non-profit client for an upcoming video series, and reached out to Ryan about doing the livestream with him last week. I also got the new ARRMA Outcast 4s–which is amazing! The final topic was the Great Lakes Guantlet event coming up in Michigan September 16-17.  Hope you enjoy it.

New ARRMA Outcast 4s, RC’ing With The Andersons, and Great Lakes Gauntlet

This episode covers a wide size of topics from my 1/5 scale Primal RC Monster Truck down to the 1/24 scale Axial SCX24 and FMS FCX24

This episode covers a wide size of topics from my 1/5 scale Primal RC Monster Truck down to the 1/24 scale Axial SCX24 and FMS FCX24

RCs Big & Small! From Primal RC Monster Truck To FCX24

Axialfest Badlands 2022 was off the hook! I'm so glad I was able to make it–even if it was only for a day and a half. Definitely was the best one yet and very well attended. The trails were laid out really well, the events I saw were well run and well attended (I didn't get to see TTC and the Concourse). They gave away tons of cool prizes and the trophies for the events were awesome. The best part is always the people...and there were a lot of them there. Very fun to meet up with old friends and make new ones. The $10k donation that Horizon made to Operation 11 Charlie was also amazing to see. Hope you enjoy the podcast. I have a couple more videos to come from the event. Make a Donation to Operation 11 Charlie: https://bit.ly/3Ae6HqU Operation 11 Charlie website: https://www.o11c.org/   Links to RCs I Took To Axialfest: Axial SCX6: https://bit.ly/AxialSCX6 Axial SCX24: https://bit.ly/3kMFTFu CCxRC babyGOLIATH Motor: https://bit.ly/babyGOLIATH Axial SCX10 RCs: https://bit.ly/3ns1C6J Axial Ryft: https://bit.ly/3QY8eqX #axialfest #axial #rc #rctruck #ccxrc

Axialfest Badlands 2022 was off the hook! I'm so glad I was able to make it–even if it was only for a day and a half. Definitely was the best one yet and very well attended. The trails were laid out really well, the events I saw were well run and well attended (I didn't get to see TTC and the Concourse). They gave away tons of cool prizes and the trophies for the events were awesome. The best part is always the people...and there were a lot of them there. Very fun to meet up with old friends and make new ones. The $10k donation that Horizon made to Operation 11 Charlie was also amazing to see. Hope you enjoy the podcast. I have a couple more videos to come from the event. Make a Donation to Operation 11 Charlie: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Ae6HqU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3Ae6HqU</a> Operation 11 Charlie website: <a href="https://www.o11c.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.o11c.org/</a> Links to RCs I Took To Axialfest: Axial SCX6: <a href="https://bit.ly/AxialSCX6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/AxialSCX6</a> Axial SCX24: <a href="https://bit.ly/3kMFTFu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3kMFTFu</a> CCxRC babyGOLIATH Motor: <a href="https://bit.ly/babyGOLIATH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/babyGOLIATH</a> Axial SCX10 RCs: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ns1C6J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3ns1C6J</a> Axial Ryft: <a href="https://bit.ly/3QY8eqX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3QY8eqX</a> #axialfest #axial #rc #rctruck #ccxrc

Axialfest Badlands 2022 - The Best Badlands Yet!

As someone who has as Masters Degree in Communication Arts, this is a really frustrating problem for me. The frustration really lies with the companies that allow intellectual property rights to be so blatantly infringed upon, make it hard to report/remove, and continue pay people who do it because they want people interacting with the app regardless what keeps them there. It is maddening to spend the time and money I do only to have people invest nothing, but grab my best content and other creators' best content and re-post it to grow their channel that has nothing original and make money off our investment. Youtube is good about fighting it. Instagram and Facebook let it flourish.

As someone who has as Masters Degree in Communication Arts, this is a really frustrating problem for me. The frustration really lies with the companies that allow intellectual property rights to be so blatantly infringed upon, make it hard to report/remove, and continue pay people who do it because they want people interacting with the app regardless what keeps them there. It is maddening to spend the time and money I do only to have people invest nothing, but grab my best content and other creators' best content and re-post it to grow their channel that has nothing original and make money off our investment. Youtube is good about fighting it. Instagram and Facebook let it flourish.

Instagram RC Video Intellectual Property Rights Rant

I have a lot to say about the RC Monster Jam World Finals. Some about the racing and freestyle, but mostly about the experience. What an amazing event they put on for the pit party.   The Losi LMT proved how impressive it is as an RTR RC Monster Truck Platform this weekend. If you are looking to get started in solid axle RC monster trucks, this is a proven way to start.  Check out the Losi LMT at Horizon Hobby: https://bit.ly/3mNmW6y

I have a lot to say about the RC Monster Jam World Finals. Some about the racing and freestyle, but mostly about the experience. What an amazing event they put on for the pit party.  The Losi LMT proved how impressive it is as an RTR RC Monster Truck Platform this weekend. If you are looking to get started in solid axle RC monster trucks, this is a proven way to start.  Check out the Losi LMT at Horizon Hobby: <a href="https://bit.ly/3mNmW6y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3mNmW6y</a>

RC Monster Jam World Finals Recap

When it comes to the RC Hobby, we all make mistakes along the way. Don't let it get you down. Learn from it and move on. My mistake was pretty big and during a time when I needed to be getting things ready for a big race. Instead...I had to tear down the truck and repair it.  Lesson learned. What RC Mistakes have you made that you've learned from. 

When it comes to the RC Hobby, we all make mistakes along the way. Don't let it get you down. Learn from it and move on. My mistake was pretty big and during a time when I needed to be getting things ready for a big race. Instead...I had to tear down the truck and repair it.  Lesson learned. What RC Mistakes have you made that you've learned from.

Learning From My Big Mistake...and Fixing It

While My Batteries Charge RC Podcast

Ethan Saunders

Today on While My Batteries Charge, I have a phone interview with Jason and Ethan Saunders who I first met in 2018 and have been following and talking with ever since. We met at Digger's Dungeon during the No Limit RC World Finals monster truck races. They ended up pitting next to me for the weekend and we had a great time.   Here's a list of some of the things we talk about:  How we met The Hacksaw retro chassis Jason Made Showtime Showdown 2019 (how Ethan beat me in retro) If you're going to lose, lose in the first two feet 😊  How Ethan started racing at 5 years old The move to off-road RC racing Ethan's Fast Maxx is a Freestyle RC Pro-C His Buzzkill is a sFreestyle RC Rapid X Runs Hobbywing electronics Winning - setup vs mental toughness (battling your nerves) Monster Jam World Finals Jason gives some setup tips  JConcepts Sponsorship Novice class? Old man class? 😂  

Today on While My Batteries Charge, I have a phone interview with Jason and Ethan Saunders who I first met in 2018 and have been following and talking with ever since. We met at Digger's Dungeon during the No Limit RC World Finals monster truck races. They ended up pitting next to me for the weekend and we had a great time.   Here's a list of some of the things we talk about:  How we met The Hacksaw retro chassis Jason Made Showtime Showdown 2019 (how Ethan beat me in retro) If you're going to lose, lose in the first two feet 😊  How Ethan started racing at 5 years old The move to off-road RC racing Ethan's Fast Maxx is a Freestyle RC Pro-C His Buzzkill is a sFreestyle RC Rapid X Runs Hobbywing electronics Winning - setup vs mental toughness (battling your nerves) Monster Jam World Finals Jason gives some setup tips  JConcepts Sponsorship Novice class? Old man class? 😂

RC Profile: Jason & Ethan Saunders Talk RC Monster Truck Racing

Today we have JayTee from the JayTee RC YouTube channel on with us to discuss what got him into the hobby.  JayTee RC's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/JayTeeRC We touch on these topics: Martial Arts RC History  Nikko  Kaybee Toy Store - KB Toys Lobo II NiCD Batteries Tamiya Monster Beetle Goldpan RC10 Tamiya pronuciation Kyosho Raider Kyosho Ultima Traxxas Cat Nikko Turbo Hopper Traxxas Radicator 2 Losi JRXT Team Associated Schumacher Mechanical Speed Controllers YouTube Jang - Ultimate RC - URC RC Sparks HPI ARRMA Team Corally Team Associated MT10 and DR10 Redcat Kaiju Traxxas Maxx Plastics ARRM Infraction  YouTube Tips Kevin Talbot Show brought to you by Venom Power: http://bit.ly/Venom-Power 

Today we have JayTee from the JayTee RC YouTube channel on with us to discuss what got him into the hobby.  JayTee RC's YouTube Channel: <a href="http://bit.ly/JayTeeRC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/JayTeeRC</a> We touch on these topics: Martial Arts RC History Nikko  Kaybee Toy Store - KB Toys Lobo II NiCD Batteries Tamiya Monster Beetle Goldpan RC10 Tamiya pronuciation Kyosho Raider Kyosho Ultima Traxxas Cat Nikko Turbo Hopper Traxxas Radicator 2 Losi JRXT Team Associated Schumacher Mechanical Speed Controllers YouTube Jang - Ultimate RC - URC RC Sparks HPI ARRMA Team Corally Team Associated MT10 and DR10 Redcat Kaiju Traxxas Maxx Plastics ARRM Infraction YouTube Tips Kevin Talbot Show brought to you by Venom Power: <a href="http://bit.ly/Venom-Power" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/Venom-Power</a>

RC Profile: JayTee RC - RC History, YouTube, New RCs

These little Axial SCX24 RCs have got me hooked on the small scale trail trucks. I bring them with me and find places to run them, but I really want a little playground for them in my office that I can run them on when I need mental breaks. I've been using a lot of random items and Plaster Cloth in order to make the forms on 16" x 48" pieces of plywood.  Can't wait to be done with it and start running it!

These little Axial SCX24 RCs have got me hooked on the small scale trail trucks. I bring them with me and find places to run them, but I really want a little playground for them in my office that I can run them on when I need mental breaks. I've been using a lot of random items and Plaster Cloth in order to make the forms on 16" x 48" pieces of plywood.  Can't wait to be done with it and start running it!

1/24th Scale Course Build Is Turning Me Into Crafty McCrafterson 

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!