Best Battlebots Podcasts (2025)

The leatheriest lore-keepers in subcultures explore the Hells Angels motorcycle club, from its counterculture roots and biker brotherhood to its global expansion and lasting notoriety. On the ride, we examine the club’s alleged links to organized crime and drug trafficking, and how those associations shaped its reputation.…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat P 34:36

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9d ago34:36

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat P.

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Episode 73 - Ways To Cool A Turkey 1:04:54

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat O 33:10

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat O.

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Episode #10 – Dating App Culture & Catfishing: Swipes, Red Flags, and Digital Deception 1:17:37

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Your two subculture supervisors dive into the wild world of dating app culture, from swipe psychology and questionable dating profiles to the red flags hiding in every perfectly-cropped selfie. We also touch on the strange art of catfishing — how online dating scams work, and why people fall for catfish stories…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat N 43:13

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat N.

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat M 33:45

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat M.

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Episode 72 - Final Words 54:22

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Side Quest #2 – Amateur Triathlons: Inside a Sport Built on Lycra, Endurance, and the Occasional Mishap 34:40

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Check in with your closest NPC for that bonus experience, as Andrew is guided through the world of amateur triathlons — the training, the gear, the suffering, and the strangely enthusiastic people who choose to do all three sports… on purpose.By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat L 36:54

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat L.

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Episode 71 - Ride The Lightning Special 1:01:53

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat K 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat K.

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Episode #9 - Combat Robotics: Robot Wars, BattleBots and Roomba Blood Sports 1:13:07

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This week, a subculture insider guides us through the wild world of robot combat — where hobbyists turn engineering into a gladiator sport. We explore the tinkering, triumphs, and chaos that power this metallic mayhem. Spare parts not included…By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat J 31:52

2M ago31:52

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Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat J

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Episode 70 - Movie Slashers 1:07:17

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat I 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat I.

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Episode #8 – Child Beauty Pageants: Toddlers, Tiaras, and Trauma? 1:00:43

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Your two wanderers through the weird wade into the sparkly — and slightly scary — world of child beauty pageants, where pageant moms, prizes, and pressure collide. From glitter and gowns to endless rehearsals, we unpack the distinctly American pageant culture — from crowns to chaos.By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat H 42:23

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Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat H

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Episode 69 - Sexiest Unsexy Costume 59:27

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat G 23:19

3M ago23:19

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Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat G.

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Episode #7 - Speed Runners: Beating Games with Glitches, Tricks, and Breakneck Speed 1:18:23

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Your two subculture safarists ask what drives speedrunners to spend hours shaving seconds off a video game? From Doom to domestic simulators, we dig into the speed running community — gaming’s fastest (and strangest) obsession of record-breaking runs and glitch-filled strategies.By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat F 42:59

3M ago42:59

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Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat F.

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Episode 68 - Pumpkin Spice 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat E 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan and the Griz discuss Heat E, the return of defending champion Tornado.

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Episode #6 – Ghost Hunters: Paranormal Activity, Haunted Houses & Sinister Seductions 1:14:33

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Your two restless guides to the stranger side explore the spooky subculture of ghost hunting — from EVPs and orbs to haunted houses and sexy encounters with what goes bump in the night... 「幽霊探しの奇妙な冒険」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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The Cast and Crew of LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY - PIECES OF THE PAST (Roundtable) 40:56

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Today is a very special roundtable interview with the cast and crew of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, now streaming on Disney+ First up, we have Gaten Matarazzo, also known as Dustin from Stranger Things, and Tony Revolori, from Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, the most recent Spider-man movies, and the Willow TV s…

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat D 37:56

3M ago37:56

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & the Griz discuss Heat D.

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Episode 67 - Roller Coasters 1:03:46

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Episode #5 – The Female Dating Strategy: Inside Reddit’s Polarizing Women-Only Space 1:17:33

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Your two brave guides to the world's subcultures try to fathom one of the most divisive all-female places on the web, The Female Dating strategy - or FDS. See if you're a scrote or a pickme as we discuss this controversial community 「恋愛の奇妙な作戦と犬のような男性」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat C 33:22

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat C.

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat B 51:35

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 as Alan & The Griz discuss Heat B.

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Episode 66 - Battlebots 56:27

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Episode #4 – Model Trains: Inside the World of Tiny Tracks and Big Passion 1:13:08

4M ago1:13:08

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Choo-choo! All aboard the Sub-Subculture Express as your conductors take you on a fascinating journey into the heart of this quirky community of small train lovers. Making stops at Shed-Dweller Village and Nostalgia Junction, terminating at Rod Stewart's hotel room...? 「ミニチュア列車で遊ぶ大人たち」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 7 Heat A 59:05

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Alan & The Griz kick off their coverage of Robot Wars Series 7 (The last of the classic series) as Rise of the Robots discusses Heat A.

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Episode 65 - Movie Demons 1:06:06

4M ago1:06:06

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Episode #3 – Furries: Animal Suits, Internet Drama — Wholesome or Horny? 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

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Your two voyeuristic voyagers of the lesser know discuss the phenomena of The Furry Fandom 「奇妙で可愛いフリーキー世界」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 13 26:05

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It's Grand Final time as Alan & the Griz discuss Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 13. Join Rise of the Robots as SUU and Virginia Tech have 8 hours to build Water Dunking Robots.

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 12 25:33

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Alan & The Griz cover the second semi-final of season 1 of Robot Rivals. Join Rise of the Robots as SUU and SIU go on a treasure hunt.

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Episode 64 - Ozzy Osbourne Songs 1:08:02

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Side Quest #1 - Toxic Gaming Culture 33:55

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Take this optional mission for bonus XP as Andrew is joined by a special guest to discuss the subculture of toxic behaviour in online gaming 「オンラインゲームの狂気と毒」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 11 14:44

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Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Rivals Season 1. Join Alan & The Griz as they discuss the first semi-final as Virginia Tech and Purdue have eight hours to build a mulch carrying robot.

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 10 15:28

5M ago15:28

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Alan & The Griz continue to cover Robot Rivals as the University of Kentucky and Southern Utah University have 8 hours to build a can crushing robot.

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Episode 63 - Metal Album Covers for Non-Metal Bands 1:02:07

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…

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Episode #2 – Arm Wrestling: The Surprisingly Intense World of Table Combat 1:07:05

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Your guides to the generally-lesser-known delve into the world of competitive arm wrestling and its participants. Come with us to learn about toprolls and schoolboys... 「力自慢たちの真剣勝負」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Episode #1 – ASMR: Brain Tingles, Whisper Kinks, and YouTube Rabbit Holes 1:01:42

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Your two intrepid voyagers of the lesser-known discuss and explain the thrilling world of ASMR content and the people who create it 「耳が喜ぶ奇妙な音の世界」By The Sub-Subculture Podcast

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 9 21:58

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Alan & The Griz continue Rise of the Robot's coverage of Robot Rivals Season 1 as Berkley and Southern Illinois tee off in a contest to build the best golf ball launching robot in eight hours.

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Rise of the Robots: Robot Rivals Season 1 Episode 8 17:01

6M ago17:01

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This week in Rise of the Robots it's Robot Rivals Quarter Final Time as The University of Utah takes on Purdue in an Assault Course

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Episode 62 - Real Life Witches 51:42

6M ago51:42

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Eyyyy everybody and welcome to What’s More Metal! The podcast where two badass, grenade-swallowing comedians pick the most metal s**t in the universe. Join comedians Dan Weber & Nariko Ott along with producer Randall “Watcher Who Waits Behind The Walls of Sleep” Lawrence find the most badass, kickass, sexy, brutal or nazi-killing stuff across histo…