HeyJaredBehind the Bots
The podcast that brings you the stories of the builders behind BattleBots.
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- 4
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- Aug 28, 2026
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- Jul 9, 2026
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NHRL September Pro Tour Preview with Brian Kaspr! (opens the original)
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We chat with Brian Kaspr, event director at NHRL! Kaspr was originally an artist based in Norwalk, CT known for his abstract art that led him to co-found the critically acclaimed studio Flat Vernacular! In the robot he’s been introduced to many as one of the hidden hands that has kept the NHRL ship going on event days! As we look forward to NHRL’s 2nd Pro Tour event of 2026 we will be diving into Kaspr’s history and his view on this major upcoming event! Let us know what questions you have for K
Battlebots ProLeague Recap with Team Valkyrie! (opens the original)
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We chat with Team Valkyrie members Leanne Cushing, John Mayo, and Bam Singhasaneh about their time at Battlebots Pro League! Valkyrie has been a staple of Battlebots since 2018 with some of the most powerful fights in all of Battlebots history! Their 2020 culminated in their first major trophy of the ‘Most Destructive’ giant bolt later matched in Battlebots Faceoffs with their giant washer! Now they are part of the very first Battlebots Pro League as one of the few remaining horizontal spinners.
Interview with Hive Hysteria EO and Honey Cracked Captain Zoe Lambert! (opens the original)
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We chat with Zoe Lambert, captain of Honey Cracked, mentor of growingSTEMs, builder of Minun and Plusle, and member of Team Mammoth! Zoe and growingSTEMs have been one of the first groups to host the NHRL XP events with robots winning in the classes receiving full invitation to compete at NHRL’s Open league! Between the event running, multibot building, team managing, and parts selling Zoe and her team have become household names in the NHRL community. Let us know what questions you have for Zoe
Interview with KaZaa Lite builder and 30lb World Champion Joshua Rhinehart! (opens the original)
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We chat with the builder of reigning 30lb world champion and June golden dumpster winner Joshua Rhinehart! Josh's robots Kazaa Lite and Kazaa Eins have literally set ablaze the 30lb division with their ultra-resilient chassis, unmatched ground game, and ultra-power flame thrower. They've defeated top 30lb machines including Synthesis 30, Lil Lash, Emulsifier, and Megatron all while reshaping what flame dominance can mean in small-scale robot combat. Let us know what questions you have for Josh!!
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