Behind the Bots

Jan 28 2025 100 ep. 97 mins 128

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The podcast that brings you the stories of the builders behind BattleBots.

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February 2025 NHRL Preview with Pramheda Builder Zack Knight!

Jan 28 2025 104 mins

This 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 suppor

2025 NHRL Season Preview with Chainsaw Kitty Captain Kezia Skye!

Jan 21 2025 76 mins

This 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!

Multi-Time NHRL Champion Jamison Go

Jan 14 2025 139 mins

This 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

Happy New Year, Here’s Our 2025 Robot Fighting Predictions

Jan 07 2025 70 mins

This 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 abou

2024 NHRL Championship Winners Peter Garnache and Ryan Lu!

Dec 17 2024 109 mins

This 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 fr

2024 NHRL Championship Preview, with Daniel Dischino

Dec 03 2024 106 mins

This 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

What’s the plan? With Brendan Steele, aka Business Cat

Nov 26 2024 86 mins

This 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

How to Build the MIT Combat Robotics Program, with Anhad Sawhney and Ryan Duarte

Nov 20 2024 59 mins

This 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

NHRL’s 2025 Ruleset, Live! With Jake Hoffmann!

Nov 12 2024 87 mins

This week on the podcast, we’re poring over the 2025 NHRL ruleset with Maximizer captain Jake Hoffmann. Are the new rules good actually? We explore them live! 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!

From Rookies to NHRL Champions in Under a Year, with Dima and Julian Papasian

Nov 05 2024 145 mins

This week on the podcast, we’re catching up with brother-and-sister team Julian and Dima Papasian, who started as rookies at NHRL last year, and climbed the hill faster than most—Julian taking second place at September NHRL, and Dima winning a Golden Dumpster in October. What sets their bots, Mako and TurboFiend apart from the competition? We learn it all (and more) on this epi