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Behind the Bots

Behind the Bots
NHRL
Combat Robotics
Battlebots
Robotics
Robot Combat
Chainsaw Kitty
Motorama
Weight Classes
Repeater
Knuckle Sandwich
Team Stamina
2025 NHRL Rule Set
Robot Combat Robotics
Robot Competitions
Turbofiend
2024 NHRL Championship
Mini-Bots
Silent Spring
Flame Bots
Maryland

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

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This week we chat with the man, the myth, the legend, the King of Kinetic Energy: Ray Billings! Ray has one of the most incredible careers in all of combat robots having competed in Battlebots since the Comedy Central days all the way to the reboot! ... more

This week we will recap the April NHRL event with WPI's own Ezequiel and Jaaron! Both of these builders have been competing with their 3lb robots Blink and Red Panda respectively alongside supporting larger machines like 30lb Waddles! This time they'... more

This week we will recap the Robot Rampage World Cup event from February with our very own Team USA! Henchmans Sam & Colin, Johnny Tsoumpas, and Corey Nason are joined by special member Aki to recap how America’s own Jump Rope, Spartan 30, Riposaw, an... more

This week we will recap the NHRL February event with members of University of Illinois's iRobotics team! We'll talk about their experience with 30lb entries quack., FSH, and Killswitch and other famous entries from the team like Undertaker and Goose!... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Wang
Three pound world champion and builder of Pinevictus.
Episode: NHRL Finals Recap with 3lb World Champion Alex Wang!
Dima Papasian
Driver of TurboFiend and commentator for NHRL
NHRL / Individual
Episode: Interview with Turbofiend Driver and Announcer Dima Papasian!
Matt Vasquez
Captain of the Whiplash team in BattleBots
Team Whiplash
Episode: Interview with Team Whiplash Captain Matt Vasquez!
Zoe Lambert
Captain of Team Honey Cracked and member of Mammoth team
Team Honey Cracked
Episode: Interview with Team Honey Cracked Captain Zoe Lambert!
Alex Curtis
Gscrl event organizer and Floor Letter Word robot builder
Gscrl
Episode: Interview with GSCRL EO and Floor Letter Word Builder Alex Curtis!
Glenn Boxell
Builder of Caldera, winner of 3lb Golden Dumpster
Episode: June NHRL Recap with 3lb Golden Dumpster Winner Glenn Boxell!
Eli Davis
Builder of Apricot, Buffalo Wings, and member of Team Sawblaze
Episode: June NHRL 2025 Preview with Buffalo Wings Builder Eli Davis!
Kezia Skye
The builder behind Chainsaw Kitty and 2025 Golden Dumpster Winner
NHRL competitor
Episode: LIVE with April 2025 Golden Dumpster Winner Kezia Skye!
Brian Boxell
Builder of the combat robot Eruption and winner of multiple Golden Dumpsters.
NHRL
Episode: How to Win 2 Golden Dumpsters, with Eruption Builder Brian Boxell!

Hosts

Jake Hoffman
Host with a long-running presence focusing on bots, build processes, and event coverage.
Brandon Young
Co-host and content collaborator covering team dynamics, competition breakdowns, and event previews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Behind the bots rules!

    Super awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    To DC a
    United Statesa year ago
  • Battlebots in depth

    I love the interviews, tech info, and BattleBots trivia that this show presents. Wonderful to meet the makers. A must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toni A Jr.
    United States2 years ago
  • Best ever

    I love robot combat so this is dream come true😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Roseth.
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love it

    This is the best podcast ever! I love batlebots and if you love battle bots this is the podcast for you. It really couldn’t be much better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Battlebotter
    Australia3 years ago
  • very high quality

    good show, quality content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ziya212
    United States3 years ago

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Fans appreciate up-to-date coverage of battles, events, and team strategies.
Many describe the show as the go-to source for battlefield robotics context and behind-the-scenes stories.
Listeners praise deep, technical interviews and actionable insights for builders.

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Interview and February NHRL Recap with UIUC's iRobotics!
Q: What does the process in the club look like as far as iteration?
Each year, a new robot is built by a different class, with freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors each contributing their own design philosophy, leading to distinct robots but a shared team identity and knowledge transfer.
Interview with End Game Co-Captain Jack Barker!
Q: What do you put in that has good turnaround in terms of your investment versus what you see in terms of success?
The attitude that our team takes is very scientific; we analyze fights to understand why we lost and ensure we don't lose the same way again.
Interview with Team Honey Cracked Captain Zoe Lambert!
Q: So, Zoe, how did you first get involved with Fighting Robots, Combat Robots?
Zoe got involved in 2020 when COVID hit, and the normal competitions were remote. She started conducting in-house events to engage students.
Interview with Team Honey Cracked Captain Zoe Lambert!
Q: So where did that cage, when was that cage built?
Zoe doesn't know the full backstory to this cage but mentions it showed up on eBay when they had money to buy a cage.
Interview with Team Whiplash Captain Matt Vasquez!
Q: How do you manage burnout?
I have lots of other hobbies, which helps quite a bit. If I was just doing combat robot stuff, I might go insane.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Bots

What is Behind the Bots about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Enthusiasts and professionals in robotics and combat robotics communities will find the discussions highly engaging. Episodes center on builder interviews, team dynamics, and the engineering behind bots competing in BattleBots and related leagues, with a strong emphasis on hands-on design, rapid iteration, and logistics of transporting gear to remote events. Listeners often get deep dives into specific bots, team culture, and craft details—from drivetrain choices to weapon systems—paired with reflections on event formats and community-building opportunities around NHRL and BattleBots ecosystems. A notable strength is the approachable yet technically rich format, featuring both veteran builders and rising stars, making it useful for potentia... more

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7. Eli Davis
8. Kezia Skye

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