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Behind the Bots
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The podcast that brings you the stories of the builders behind BattleBots.
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Motorama 2025 Recap with Our Dear Friends Ryan Hunter and Justin Hunter!
Feb 20, 202501:43:29Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re recapping all the action from Motorama 2025, with Havoc Rundown cohosts, NHRL Pit Control members and our dear friends, the Hunter brothers! Ryan and Justin served as judges and announcers at NERC’s Robot Conflict at Motorama 2025, and got a front-row seat to all the action. We break down this weekend’s winners, and top moments from one of the best (and longest-running) robot fighting competitions in the United States. Recipe for Pizza Stuffed Pretzel Logs: https://beyondthenoms.com/pizza-stuffed-pretzel-logs/ 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!
Transcribe →February 2025 NHRL Golden Dumpster Winner Dan Vail and ChonkIV!
Feb 12, 202501:37:13Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re catching up with Georgia Tech engineering student and ChonkIV team lead Daniel Vail. ChonkIV is the most effective shell spinner competing today, with two Golden Dumpsters within the last 12 months, and taking home second place at the 2024 NHRL Championship. We learn what it takes to build a killer 30-pounder, how Team RoboJackets works, and answer obscure questions about student life on campus. 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!
Transcribe →February 2025 NHRL Preview with Pramheda Builder Zack Knight!
Jan 29, 202501:44:04Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re previewing the February 2025 NHRL qualifier (Feb. 1 in Norwalk, CT!) with Pramheda builder Zack Knight. We learn about the Pennsylvania Bot Mafia, BotsIQ, and why he loves the 12-pound weight class. 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!
Transcribe →2025 NHRL Season Preview with Chainsaw Kitty Captain Kezia Skye!
Jan 22, 202501:16:54Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re diving into all things Chainsaw Kitty with builder Kezia Skye. We get a closer look at what’s inside CSK, and what’s ahead for the bot in 2025. 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!
Transcribe →Multi-Time NHRL Champion Jamison Go
Jan 15, 202502:19:10Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re go-ing deep with multi-time NHRL champion/Giant Nut winner Jamison Go, with a series of insightful questions from the fans. Curious about this week's Robot Around the World? Don't say we didn't warn you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HQ84TVcbMw 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!
Transcribe →Happy New Year, Here’s Our 2025 Robot Fighting Predictions
Jan 8, 202501:10:37Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re ringing in 2025 with your robot fighting predictions for the coming year. What’s this year’s NHRL meta? Where is the sport of combat robotics headed over the next 12 months? Is BattleBots returning in 2025? We discuss all this (and more!) 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!
Transcribe →2024 NHRL Championship Winners Peter Garnache and Ryan Lu!
Dec 18, 202401:49:12Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re catching up with (SPOILERS!) 2024 NHRL Champions Ryan Lu and Peter Garnache, who ran the beetleweight multibot Repeater through a nearly flawless day. We talk about their journey to the Championship, what they learned along the way, and what’s next. 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!
Transcribe →2024 NHRL Championship Preview, with Daniel Dischino
Dec 4, 202401:46:40Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re catching up with Brandeis University student Dan Dischino for a preview of the 2024 NHRL Championship, happening this Saturday, Dec. 7 in Norwalk, CT and livestreamed on YouTube. Dan is one of the preeminent experts on the league, and we debate who’s in, who isn’t, and who we think will make deep runs in the competition. 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!
Transcribe →What’s the plan? With Brendan Steele, aka Business Cat
Nov 27, 202401:26:50Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re catching up with the Business Cat himself, Brendan Steele, builder of Ram Plan and Slam Plan. Brendan served on the BattleBots crew for HUGE in Season 7, and in October won a Golden Dumpster at NHRL with his 12-pound version of HUGE. We learn what it takes to build a mini HUGE, and how he’s preparing for the 2024 NHRL Championship. 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!
Transcribe →How to Build the MIT Combat Robotics Program, with Anhad Sawhney and Ryan Duarte
Nov 20, 202400:59:07Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast, we’re catching up with MIT students Anhad Sawhney and Ryan Duarte to learn what it took to rebuild their school’s combat robotics team post-COVID, and how to build a Golden Dumpster-winning 30-pound robot in Ares. 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!
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