Behind the Bots x RoboCast Crossover Episode: The Gang Fixes BattleBots

<p>This week on the podcast, we attempt to fix everything that’s currently broken about BattleBots, with help from our friends at the RoboCast.</p> <p> </p> <p>This week’s interview is brought to you by MaxAmps and their new line of “Max Combat” batteries. These battle-ready batteries are available for 1-, 3-, 12-, and 30-pound bots and feature a custom wrap with your team’s logo, internal hard skins for extra protection, and puncture resistant wire sleeves. Check them out at <a href='https://www.maxamps.com/'>maxamps.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>This week’s news stories:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">BattleTrot sells for $17,101</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Rare 1996 Robot Wars trophy goes up for auction, to help with Marc Thorpe’s medical bills: <a href='https://www.ebay.com/itm/154955182345'>ebay.com/itm/154955182345</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">BattleBots is getting rid of arena Unsticks for Season 7</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">BattleBots judges AMA on Reddit: <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/u5vm4u/ama_with_the_judges_sunday_april_17_6pm_pst/'>reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/u5vm4u/ama_with_the_judges_sunday_april_17_6pm_pst/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">SawBlaze vs. Whiplash Arena Max giveaway: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SawBlazeBattlebots/posts/385615013571919'>facebook.com/SawBlazeBattlebots/posts/385615013571919</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Skorpios/Wrecks poker chip giveaway: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SkorpiosBattleBot/posts/378745704261391'>facebook.com/SkorpiosBattleBot/posts/378745704261391</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Tantrum AMA on Reddit: <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/u4hsc5/ama_with_team_seems_reasonable_ask_any_questions/'>reddit.com/r/battlebots/comments/u4hsc5/ama_with_team_seems_reasonable_ask_any_questions/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Whiplash captain Matt Vasquez makes his Norwalk Havoc debut this weekend</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/behi