Summer Series Ep 3: Across the Pond with Robot Rebellion
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the UK’s robot combat scene with two key voices behind Robot Rebellion: event organizer Gareth Anstee and head judge Ryan Bratley. Together with Justin and the Havoc Rundown crew, we explore how Robot Rebellion brings a uniquely British flavor to the sport, how their events have grown through grassroots passion and clever branding, and why their episodic YouTube content is setting a new bar for robot combat storytelling.
We discuss everything from the challenges of venue partnerships to the art of judging fights fairly—and even share some laugh-out-loud moments, like the saga of inflatable bananas and a rogue robot supervisor named Mortis. Plus, Ryan and Gareth drop advice for international builders, cultural differences in robot design philosophy, and which UK bots you need to be watching.
Whether you're a seasoned NHRL fan or curious about the global combat robotics scene, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs.
Guests
Gareth Anstee – Founder of Robot Rebellion
Ryan Bratley – Head Judge of Robot RebellionRobot Rebellion Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobotRebellionUK
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobotRebellionFeatured Music
"Home Cookin’" by Jimit: https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/home-cookin/136470
"Sunset" by Ben Handler & Randy Sharp: https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/sunset-creative-cut-chill/136488
"Level Up" by Aves: https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/level-up/137094Follow Havoc Rundown
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The Havoc Rundown
We are a discussion podcast focused on robot combat specializing in events and builders from NHRL in Norwalk CT. Our members include the staff that works behind the pit desk every event acting as the nerve center between the builders and the cage management system. We preview events, talk about fights, interview builders & staff and try to give a peek behind the curtain of what makes an NHRL event work.
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