The Coolant Pod

Nov 17 2024 31 ep. 78 mins 10
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Welcome to the premier Battletech podcast focused on the MRC, Mechcommander Review Circuit, community!

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Ep:31-All My Hexes Live in Texas

Nov 17 2024 101 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode of The Coolant Pod. This time around we'll "briefly" recap the SoCal Open, and listen to Pirates adventures at Southern Assault IV, and then we'll get into discussing maps for both Alpha Strike and Classic. What makes a good map? What makes a bad map? We'll answer these questions and more in this extra long episode for your listening pleasure. Also, P

Ep:30 - Sameron Heat

Nov 03 2024 57 mins  
There's yet another new megamek event coming up in the MRC - Cameron Heat. In this episode, we welcome Sam a.k.a. DesertDream to the show to talk about his upcoming event and the lists we have built to participate in it. We are officially sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech and hobby related purchases: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

Ep:29 - Have Fun Assaulting the Fortress!!!

Oct 20 2024 104 mins  
Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up: Welcome to a new episode where we get up close and personal with a veritable legend in the Battletech community - Bobby Ash. And then we give him a mic and a soapbox. We'll talk about Fortress Minis and Games, a Battletech museum and even might drag a few hints out of Bobby for what to expect at Southern Assault in a couple of w

Episode 28 - Regulators! MOUNT UP!

Oct 06 2024 73 mins  
Welcome to a new episode where we look at what happens when a faction considers nuclear fallout to be an acceptable response to the social snub of not getting an invitation to your birthday party. Welcome to Regulus! We are officially sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech and hobby related purchases: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 27 - Mech Commander Finishing School

Sep 22 2024 106 mins  
The Coolant Pod has crossed the 26 episode mark and have officially produced a full year's worth of content!!!! Have you ever wanted to get out and competitively roll dice with a BUNCH of other Battletech fans? In this episode, we tackle how to prepare for a Battletech tournament and what you should be thinking about day of the event. We are officially sponsored by Fortress G

Episode 26 - Feeling Secure in our Mech-hood

Sep 08 2024 65 mins  
Welcome to another episode where Jesty, Pirate and Tweezer look at one of the new Kickstarter force packs - The Inner Sphere Security Lance. We'll talk about what you can and can't expect when fielding these units (or facing off against them) in both Classic and Alpha Strike. We are officially sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all o

Episode 25 - Hey Nashcon, you so fine! You so fine! Your missions really blow my mind! Hey Nashcon!

Aug 25 2024 54 mins  
It's a BONUS episode!!!! Fresh off some awesome in person dice rolling action, the Coolant Pod talks through the crazy missions throughout the weekend, the winning lists and why the unit choices made helped the winners succeed. Don't forget to check back in next week as we resume our normal biweekly schedule. We are officially sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, a

Episode 24 - It's a Pirate's life for me

Aug 18 2024 84 mins  
Yo ho me hearties. It's time for our own Pirate to teach us the ways of his people and talk about some of the pirates of the sphere. We are officially sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech and hobby related purchases: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com⁠⁠⁠ We very much appreciate our Patreons w

Episode 23 - Bringing the Boom

Aug 04 2024 87 mins  
The Coolant Pod rips open another force pack from the Mercenaries Kickstarter - This time the Clan Direct Fire Star. We talk about the Mechs' history, variants and tactics for use in both Classic and Alpha Strike. We are officially sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech and hobby related purchases: ⁠⁠https://www.fo

Episode 22 - Can You Hear Me Now? A Nashcon tournament primer

Jul 22 2024 104 mins  
So many special guests on this one, the recording room got a bit cramped. We are discussing the upcoming Nashcon tournament and what to expect while teasing some hints out of Carbon and Warning. Also joining us are Bruceifus and Kaiserfalk from the MRC to talk Alpha Strike list building and tactics for what we are bringing to the event. Link for the Nashcon tournament: https://w