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The ultimate podcast for all things combat robotics.From underground grudge matches to world-stage championships, The Havoc Rundown covers the full spectrum of competitive robot combat. Hosted by seasoned event staffers and builders, we break down fights, preview major events, and dig deep into the engineering, chaos, and creativity that fuel the sport.We interview builders, organizers, innovators, and legends from every corner of the combat robotics world. Whether you're a veteran of the pits or just discovered bots hit harder than your favorite sports team—this is your front-row seat to
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- 1 weeks ago1h 48m
S3E16: Team Spectra: Combat Robotics’ New Superteam
We’re joined by the crew behind one of the newest and most exciting teams in combat robotics to talk about how Spectra went from a group of friends, rivals, and ridiculously talented builders to an official team with its sights set on Pro Tour and the future of team-based competition. We get into how the roster came together, what everyone brings to the team, how they share knowledge and resources across the country, the incredible branding and social media push behind Spectra, and what happens when the people wearing the same jersey eventually have to fight each other. Then we put the team through Five in Focus, dive into your community Mailbag questions, and somewhere along the way things descend into exactly the kind of chaos you would expect from getting this many combat robot builders into one conversation.If Team Spectra has been taking over your feed lately, this is your chance to meet the people behind the robots, the team, and the brand.Follow Team Spectra Robotics:Website: https://www.team-spectra.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team.spectra.robotics/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamSpectraRoboticsKeep up with The Havoc Rundown:Website: https://havocrundown.com/enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHavocRundownNew episodes, clips, community posts, merch, and plenty more combat robotics chaos are always on the way.
- 3 weeks ago1h 47m
S3E15: SCAR: Building the Next Generation of Combat Robotics with Martin Mason
On this episode of The Havoc Rundown, we sit down with Professor Martin Mason, captain of BattleBots’ MaDCatTer and a driving force behind Southern California Attack Robotics, better known as SCAR.Martin takes us through the story of SCAR, from its grassroots beginnings to a growing Southern California combat robotics community running events across multiple weight classes and helping introduce students and new builders to the sport. We also dive into Martin’s work at Mt. San Antonio College, using combat robotics and rocketry as real-world engineering education, the evolution of MaDCatTer, building successful teams, and why failure and iteration are such important parts of learning.Plus, we get the story behind Martin’s larger-than-life BattleBots personality, some professional wrestling talk, and a packed listener mailbag.Find episodes, merch, and everything Havoc Rundown at havocrundown.com.
- Aug 13, 20261h 15m
S3E14- Global (Australia)- Going Down Under With Phil Curry
On this episode of The Havoc Rundown, we’re heading back around the world for a look at Australian combat robotics with Phil Curry of Hyperfocus3d Robotics.Phil joins us to talk about how he got started in the sport, the story behind robots like Leo, Meo, and Heo, Australia’s thriving 150g scene, the challenges of traveling and sourcing parts, and what makes the combat robotics community down under stand out. We also get into building alongside his daughter, competing in different weight classes, what he has learned from international builders, and where he would like to see Australian robot combat go in the future.Plus, Ryan brings an Australian-themed Game Corner, we put Phil through Five in Focus, and the Listener Mailbag dives into everything from Australian antweights to robot names, axolotls, and creepy crawlies.Check out Hyperfocus3d Robotics on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586608551856For episodes, merch, community links, and everything Havoc Rundown:https://havocrundown.com/en
- Aug 7, 202648 min
Rundown Roundtable: Battlebots Pro League Kickoff
BattleBots is back, and there is a LOT to talk about.Justin, Ryan, Thomas, Tony, and Chey sit down for a Rundown Roundtable covering the opening round of the new BattleBots Pro League, including our thoughts on the new YouTube format, production and editing changes, tap-out buttons, the faster tournament structure, and how this new era compares to the Discovery days.Then we get into the robots.- Has Tombstone finally been surpassed by the modern heavyweight meta?- Is Manta the bot to beat?- How did Switchback become one of the most improved robots in the field?- Are The Twins proof that heavyweight multibots can actually work?- What happens when Witch Doctor takes on an AI-assisted Orbitron?Plus, we talk Magnitude, Malice, End Game, HUGE, HyperShock, Copperhead, Jackpot, Minotaur, Bloodsport, Teratops, Valkyrie, Golden Fury, Death Roll, Disarray, Cobalt and plenty more from the opening episodes.We also dig into how rapidly combat robotics is evolving, why some veteran machines are suddenly struggling against newer designs, and what BattleBots could do to make the Pro League presentation even better as the season continues.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode discusses results from the first four episodes of BattleBots Pro League.🌐 Havoc Rundown:https://havocrundown.com/en▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheHavocRundownListen, subscribe, and let us know which bot you think is taking the Pro League crown. 🤖💥
- Jul 30, 20261h 27m
S3E13: Heading North to Talk Bot Brawl with Ravi Baboolal
We’re heading north for the latest stop in our Around the World series! Justin, Ryan, Thomas, and Tony are joined by Ravi Baboolal, founder of Bot Brawl Canada and former BattleBots competitor with LYCAN and RED DEVIL, for an inside look at the past, present, and future of Canadian combat robotics.Ravi takes us back to Bot Brawl’s beginnings at Maker Expo, explains why its massive 30-pound and 150-pound sumo robots have become such a crowd favorite, and shares how the organization has grown into a thriving builder-first community. We also explore the BBRL fight-night format, Bot Brawl’s new event-management and national ELO ranking systems, the affiliate program helping smaller events across Canada, and the long-term roadmap toward 30-pound combat and a national championship.Along the way, we discuss the generosity that defines the combat robotics community, Canadian versus American design culture, spring-loaded weapon concepts, dream international matchups, the technologies shaping the next generation of fighting robots, and, inevitably, the proper construction of poutine.A huge thank-you to Ravi for joining us and sharing the story behind Bot Brawl Canada!Learn more about Bot Brawl Canada:https://www.botbrawl.ca/https://www.youtube.com/@BotBrawlCanadaVisit Havoc Rundown for episodes, merch, community links, and more:https://havocrundown.com/en
- Jul 17, 20261h 25m
S3E12: "When Robot Combat Runs in the Family" Featuring Matt and Jason Vasquez
In this episode of Havoc Rundown, we sit down with Matt and Jason Vasquez to talk about what happens when robot combat truly runs in the family. From growing up around their father’s robots to building and competing with Whiplash, Lil Lash, Defender, and 0-0, Matt and Jason share how their relationship as brothers has shaped the way they design, prepare, and compete.We also dive into the history of Whiplash, the evolution of their control-focused driving style, the pressures of working with family in the pits, and what may be next for the Vasquez brothers in combat robotics. Plus, Ryan’s Game Corner puts everyone through a snake-style robot draft featuring the best names, biggest trendsetters, and most underrated bots in the sport.A huge thank you to Matt and Jason Vasquez for joining us and sharing their family’s history, experiences, and perspective on the world of combat robotics.Visit our website for episodes, merch, links, and everything Havoc Rundown:havocrundown.comFollow Havoc Rundown on social media for episode announcements, clips, community discussions, and more combat robotics content.#HavocRundown #CombatRobotics #BattleBots #Whiplash #MattVasquez #JasonVasquez #LilLash #Defender #ZeroZero #RobotCombat #FightingRobots #Podcast #RoboticsFamily
- Jun 26, 20261h 24m
S3E11: Branding the Bots with Hotkoin and Tom Farkas
This week on Havoc Rundown, we’re joined by artist Hotkoin for a conversation about the creative side of combat robotics: logos, stickers, character designs, team branding, robot silhouettes, and why the look of a bot can matter just as much as what happens when the weapon spins up.Hotkoin has created artwork seen all across the combat robotics community, including team logos, robot art, stickers, and the official Havoc Rundown logo and rebrand artwork. We talk about how builders can make their bots more memorable, where art and engineering overlap, how a robot’s personality helps tell its story, and why sometimes the weirdest ideas are the ones people remember.We also kick things off with Ryan’s Game Corner, where the crew gets trapped in a very suspicious wizard room, drinks questionable potions, and solves a puzzle in the least intended way possible.Huge thank you to Hotkoin for joining us and for helping shape the visual identity of this show. Thank you as well to Tom Farkas for jumping in as our fifth chair and bringing the builder perspective to the conversation.Check out Hotkoin’s art here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotkoin/?hl=enArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/hotkoinBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hotkoin.bsky.socialTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/hotkoinMake sure to check out everything Havoc Rundown has going on at https://havocrundown.com/en, including episodes, links, merch, fantasy league info, socials, and more.Follow, subscribe, share the episode, and keep supporting the builders, artists, and beautiful weirdos making combat robotics such an incredible community.
- Jun 5, 202658 min
Rundown Roundtable: An Interview with NHRL and DAZN
In this special Havoc Rundown Roundtable, Justin Hunter, Ryan Hunter, Tony Baker, and Thomas Carrol sit down with Kelly Biderman, CEO of NHRL, and Ed Cracknell from DAZN to discuss one of the biggest developments in combat robotics in recent memory: the partnership between NHRL and DAZN.Over the course of this conversation, we explore how the partnership came together, what attracted DAZN to combat robotics, and what both organizations hope to achieve as they work to grow the sport on a global stage.We also discuss audience growth, builder recognition, storytelling, content strategy, sponsorship opportunities, international expansion, and what the future of combat robotics could look like over the next several years.This discussion was shaped in part by questions submitted by the combat robotics community, and we'd like to thank everyone who participated in our mailbag.A huge thank you to Kelly and Ed for taking the time to join us and provide insight into the future of NHRL and the sport as a whole.Check out the rest of our episodes and interviews at our website: https://havocrundown.com/en
About The Havoc Rundown
The ultimate podcast for all things combat robotics.From underground grudge matches to world-stage championships, The Havoc Rundown covers the full spectrum of competitive robot combat. Hosted by seasoned event staffers and builders, we break down fights, preview major events, and dig deep into the engineering, chaos, and creativity that fuel the sport.We interview builders, organizers, innovators, and legends from every corner of the combat robotics world. Whether you're a veteran of the pits or just discovered bots hit harder than your favorite sports team—this is your front-row seat to
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