The RC Newb Podcast

Nov 20 2024 79 ep. 41 mins 209
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Radio-controlled cars, trucks, drones, and more. Reviews, tips, how-tos, and more on the R/C hobby.

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The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 79: Holiday Deals 2024

Nov 20 2024 21 mins  
It's almost here…the 2024 holiday shopping season. I've always considered this to be one of the best times to get yourself into the hobby, get someone else into the hobby, or stock up on spare parts and accessories for the coming year. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I recap a few new models from Vanquish, Axial, Carisma, and FMS while also sharing some of the best Pre

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 78: Customizing a Custom (Hauler)

Sep 07 2024
Show Notes: Upgrading and customizing the Redcat COE Custom Hauler & SixtyFour Lowrider Diving into RC Drifting with Redcat's RDS Competition Spec RTR Installing Injora's Purple Viper and MBL32 into a Traxxas TRX-4M and Redcat Ascent-18 Check out my review of the Redcat Ascent-18 on smallscalerc.com Check out my review of the FMS FCX24 Camel Trophy Land Rovers on sm

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 77: Redcat's Rockin' (New) Releases

Mar 22 2024 22 mins  
Back at it with another episode of The RC Newb Podcast. For today's topic, I recap several of Redcat's latest releases and share some news on models I'm currently testing out and reviewing from FMS. Show Notes: Redcat's been on a tear with new model releases, notably: 2023 Gen9 International Scout 800A Ascent Custom Hauler Custom Trailer 2024 Vigilante 1/5 M

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 76: Traxxas TRX-4M

Nov 18 2022 21 mins  
If you were hoping to hear a discussion about how to get the most out of attending an R/C event (I'm looking at you, Axialfest…), you'll have to wait a little while longer. I'm dedicating this episode of The RC Newb Podcast to the Traxxas TRX-4M, a small-scale rig that's got me feeling all giddy and excited about the hobby. Show Notes: Traxxas TRX-4M 1/18-scale R/C Crawler

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 75: All the Small Things

Nov 10 2022 22 mins  
Hello again! I'm back in my mobile recording studio to record another episode of The RC Newb Podcast. A lot has happened since episode 74; Axialfest Badlands 2022 came and went (and was awesome), Traxxas released several fun vehicles in various sizes, Element RC dropped a new entry-level crawler, and Carisma showcased its scale detail chops with a few new releases. The topic of

The RC Newb Podcast: Episode 74 - Traxxas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco

Apr 09 2022 20 mins  
When your dream car (or truck) is available in 1/10-scale, it's hard to pass up the opportunity to park one in your R/C garage. As soon as Traxxas announced its TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco, I knew I needed that rig in my life. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I give an overview of my favorite features from this rig and also showcase some of the upgrades I've performed on it ov

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 73: A Return (to Randomness)

Mar 31 2022 16 mins  
It's been a while…. It occurred to me that I haven't recorded a new episode of the RC Newb Podcast in some time. With that said, I sat down and rattled off some updates on the show and what I've been up to within the world of R/C. As always, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing your passion for this great hobby. Show Notes and R/C News: I've been exploring s

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 72: An Overview of CarryAll RC's X-TRA Backpack

Jan 12 2021 21 mins  
It's a new year, and what better way to celebrate than by talking about the R/C hobby? I've mentioned CarryAll RC and their lineup of crawling and trail-focused backpacks in the past, so I figured it was time to give an overview of their X-TRA 3 Combo Backpack. In addition to that, I want to find out what your hobby plans are for this new year. Are you a new hobbyist that's just

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 71: RGT Adventurer V2, Xotik XC324, and FliteTest Mini Sportster

Oct 07 2020 30 mins  
In this episode of the podcast, I'm focusing on two smaller-scale R/C vehicles that I'm currently reviewing. The first is the RGT Adventurer V2 which was provided by the folks at Banggood. This 1/24-scale crawler has been a fun addition to my growing fleet of small crawlers and can hold its own against other heavyweights in this category. The second vehicle that I'll talk about

The RC Newb Podcast - Episode 70: Totally Random

Sep 04 2020 25 mins  
Time flies when you're swamped with projects. With quite a few things happening in and around the R/C hobby, I felt it was time to clear the deck. Fair warning, this episode is as random as it gets. New models, R/C news, and a few workbench updates thrown in for good measure. Show Notes: ARRMA's "New Model Extravaganza": Kraton EXB Roller Outcast 8S BLX Infraction 6S BLX V2