Oct 23, 20261h 38mS3
What does it take to connect combat robotics events across an entire region, bring together dozens of builders and event organizers, and turn individual competitions into one massive championship season? This week on...
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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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What is The Havoc Rundown about?
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.
What has The Havoc Rundown covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S3E19: Inside Midwest Robot Combat with Emily Baumgartner, Mike Hall & Luke Larzelere" (23 October 2026, 98 minutes), "S3E17: BattleBots: From Conception to Pro-League with Co-Founder Greg Munson" (25 September 2026, 86 minutes), and "S3E16: Team Spectra: Combat Robotics’ New Superteam" (10 September 2026, 109 minutes).
How often does The Havoc Rundown publish?
The Havoc Rundown publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 85 minutes across 67 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Havoc Rundown?
Booking probability for The Havoc Rundown is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Havoc Rundown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Havoc Rundown's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Havoc Rundown are Sports and Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The Havoc Rundown has a leisure audience.
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- Sep 25, 20261h 26mS3
On this episode of The Havoc Rundown, we are joined by BattleBots co-founder and executive producer Greg Munson for a deep dive into the history of BattleBots from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Greg takes...
- Sep 10, 20261h 49mS3
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...
- Aug 13, 20261h 15mS3
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...
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Rundown Roundtable: Battlebots Pro League Kickoff
Aug 7, 202648 minBattleBots 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...
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- Jul 30, 20261h 27mS3
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...
- Jul 17, 20261h 26mS3
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...
- Jun 26, 20261h 25mS3
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...
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Rundown Roundtable: An Interview with NHRL and DAZN
Jun 5, 202658 minS0<p>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...
- Jun 3, 20261h 32mS3
<p>This episode on The Havoc Rundown, we’re diving into one of the biggest weekends in modern combat robotics: the first-ever NHRL Pro Tour event.</p><p>Justin, Ryan, Thomas, Tony, and special fifth-chair guest Julian...
- May 27, 20261h 27mS3
<p>This week on Havoc Rundown, we’re doing something a little different with our official College Robotics special. Justin, Ryan, Thomas, and Tony are joined by graduating builders Evan Rosenblatt and Ezequiel Gonzalez...
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S3 E8: Return of the Evil Henchman ft Sam Hanson
May 7, 20261h 31mS0<p>This episode on Havoc Rundown, the crew sits down with NHRL’s own “Evil Henchman” Sam Hanson for a massive behind-the-scenes look at how combat robotics content gets made, how NHRL has evolved over the last few...
- Apr 23, 20261h 37mS3
<p>In this episode of Havoc Rundown, we welcome back a familiar voice you’ve heard in our ad reads and a name nearly every builder recognizes—Seth Schaffer from Just 'Cuz Robotics. </p><p>Seth joins us to break down how...
- Mar 31, 20261h 26mS3
<p>The road to NHRL April 4th is heating up, and in this episode of Havoc Rundown we break down the matchups, the bots everyone’s watching, and the potential chaos waiting in the bracket. From dangerous dark horses to...
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S3E5 - Corey Nason Goes Global
Mar 19, 20261h 32mS3<p>In this episode, we sit down with Corey Nason to talk about his trip to New Zealand to compete at Robot Rampage and what it’s like taking your bot to an international stage.</p><p>From travel logistics to adapting to...
- Mar 3, 20261h 17mS3
<p>What does it take to stay competitive at the top of the 12-pound division? This week, we sit down with Zack Knight — the builder behind Pramheda, one of the most consistent and feared vertical spinners in NHRL, for a...
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S3E3: Spyfall, Sparks & the Papasians
Feb 19, 20261h 59mS3<p>In this episode, we break down the February 7th NHRL event from top to bottom, the standout performances, the biggest upsets, and what the results mean moving forward.</p><p>We’re joined by Julian and Dima Papasian...
- Jan 28, 20261h 28mS3
<p>We’re gearing up for the first major combat robotics event of 2026, and this week we’re joined by Team Omega to break down everything you need to know about Mass Destruction: Resurgence 5, happening January 31st at...
- Jan 23, 202649 minS3
<p>It’s a brand-new year at Havoc Rundown, and we’re kicking things off with a streamlined, no-frills kickoff episode. No guests, no commercials, just the crew laying out what’s changing, what’s staying, and what’s...
- Dec 23, 20251h 35mS2
<p>This week on The Havoc Rundown, the crew comes together for a special roundtable episode to close out the year and officially wrap up Season 2. With no guest and no commercial breaks, this episode is a candid...
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