BungleTech: A BattleTech Podcast
BungleTech is a fan podcast about BattleTech, the tabletop game and its sprawling lore. Hosts Michael and Nathan describe themselves as unintentional rule breakers who love the franchise but still struggle to keep track of its hundreds of pages of rules and dense background material. Each episode celebrates memorable BattleTech moments, from embarrassing misplays to glorious victories, while celebrating the wider community. New episodes are published on the 27th of each month, and all self-proclaimed bunglers are invited to listen along.
Episodes
Episode 45 - BattleCheckers & the Mystery of the Ogre's Den Bathroom
In our forty‑fifth deployment of BungleTech my spheriod co‑host Michael and I recount our most recent descent into BattleCheckers madness (that's Classic BattleTech with BSPs only). Armed with the new mission generator from the updated BattleTech Core Rule Book, we set out to play a simple and disciplined match… and naturally ended up bungling half a dozen rules anyway. Our Honourable Patreon
Episode 44 - BungleTest Core Revision
In our 44th deployment of BungleTech we’re officially launching the BungleTech Merch Store giving you a whole new way to represent your BungleTech or Kodama pride, we’ve also rolled out a brand‑new BungleTest; a primer for the release of the BattleTech Core Rule book. And of course, we couldn’t resist diving deep into the freshly updated BattleTech Core Rule Book — breaking down our favorite addit
Episode 43 - Mechanized Holy War
In our 43 deployment of BungleTech, my spheroid co‑host Michael and I debrief our latest on‑the‑table Holy War showdown. We break down the battlefield results from our recent game, then dive into the rule‑mistake discovery segment where we confess every blunder we made along the way.Our Honourable Patreon SupportersMechWarriors: Canaan McKenna, Ed Magilton, HeyZeus, Malathis, Phil Raider Roby, Slu
Episode 42 - Belief and BattleMechs
In our forty‑second deployment of BungleTech, my spheroid co‑host Michael and I are joined by legends of the Inner Sphere: Seth from the Mercenary Star Podcast and Matt the Northman of the Valhalla Club. Together, we dive into what it really means to show up authentically—with your philosophy, your spirituality, your worldview—when you step into the Battletech scene. Wish us luck MechWarriors, cha
Episode 41 - Speed? WE ARE SPEED!
In our forty first deployment of BungleTech my stalwart spheroid partner in tactical misadventure and I break down our latest BattleTech game played in a speed‑BattleTech format. And because reputation demands it, we wrap up by asking the eternal question of all commanding bunglers: “Which rules did we mess up this time?” Our Honourable Patreon SupportersMechWarriors: Canaan McKenna, Ed Magilton,
Episode 40 - バトルテック
In our fortieth deployment of BungleTech, Michael and I take a trip to Japan as we dive into a brian cache of Japanese BattleTech releases recently unearthed by members of the community in our primary topic segment and ask ourselves the question: is this even BattleTech or have we wandered into some Tetatae adjacent alternative BattleTech timeline? Strap in as we tour a place where familiar ’Mechs
Episode 39 - The State of BattleTech
In our 39th deployment of BungleTech, we kick the safeties off the fusion engine and attempt something both daring and experimental in our Primary Topic segment. Together with you in the command couch—we chart the State of BattleTech in our era. Plug in your neurohelmet, tune a transmission in our direction, and join the ranks of those who’ve already shared their thoughts.Last update, May 15 2026.
Episode 38 - GCI Reflection + Chocolate Back Rubs with Zemer
In our 38th episode of BungleTech we're bombarding you with guests galore as Michael and I reflect on the Global Campaign Initiative through a conversation with our collaborators Denham and Steve from The Mech Bay Podcast, Dante our narrative lead, and participants Brent from Of Mech's and Men and Zemer from The Valhalla Club Podcast. On top of this we welcome some new members to the clan
Episode 37.5 - REJECTED!
In this special micro‑episode of BungleTech, Nathan takes the controls of the Bunker for a quick hit of tech‑flavoured nonsense designed to clear a lingering task off his list and soothe Michael’s tormented spirit, which is currently howling over our uneven episode count. It’s a tiny adventure, but a complete one — a little BungleTech snack to tide you over until the next full‑sized episode drops.
Episode 37 - KSAGG VI After Action Report
In our thirty seventh episode of BungleTech a BattleTech podcast that we have released on our most cherished of Star League Days we share some thanks, an important update about the Global Campaign Initiative, and in we chat about the our time well spent at KSAGG VI! It’s a simple episode, released at a busy time. Let's chill out MechWarriors, take some time to appreciate all the things, and co
Episode 36 - Bungling Listener Questions!
In our thirty sixth episode of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Midnight Michael and I take it easyyyy as we have a PPC blast of a time answering submitted listener questions. It’s a casual episode folks, so sit back, relax, cuddle up with your loyal Kodama and join us at the ceremonial Clan Kodama table of super honouorable clan grade level earnestness. Could be a decent time!Our Honourable Patreon
Episode 35 - The Art of Slandering the Art of War
In our thirty fifth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I dive into the psyche, or perhaps psychosis, of Jamie Wolf as we take a look at his annotated version of the Art of War, we pause for a moment and discuss the variety of pronunciation mistakes we are making on a regular basis in our Rule Mistake Discovery segment, and then we wrap it all up by reading a sample chapter fr
Episode 34 - War Never Same Twice!
In our 34th episode of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael start by sharing some exciting updates in our Extraordinary Proclamation Segment, before we question the widely held belief that "BattleTech hasn't changed that much since its origin." as we do a rule by rule comparison of BattleTech Second Edition and the 8th printing of the BattleMech Manual in our general topic segment,
Episode 33 - Big Robot Warriors Called Mechs
In our thirty-third deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I creatively reset after our last episode and leverage AI to help us understand the BattleTech Universe better, in our primary topic segment we provide an introductory lesson on teaching a new player Classic BattleTech, in our battlefield outcome report we reflect on how a Commando "super explodes", in our Rule
Episode 32 - BattleTech X
In our 32 episode of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I propose some BattleTech cross-overs we would like to see on the table in our Primary Topic segment, in our Extraordinary Proclamation segment we welcome a new member to the clan and give a quick update regarding a change to the Global Campaign initiative, we discuss some rule mistakes related to the Glancing Blow Advanced Rule in ou
Episode 31 - Going Goth
In our thirty first episode of BungleTech I am back in the command seat and accompanied by the effervescent Michael as we go dark and dive as deep as we can into BattleTech Gothic.Our Honourable Patreon SupportersMechWarriors: Canaan McKenna, Ed Magilton, Fiddler, HeyZeus, Lorian Sunrider, Malathis, MetalEd, Phil Raider Roby, Slurski LispersTechnicians: Blunderdome, Chris Cannon, DarkTremere, Dire
Episode 30 - Boot Camp Bungles
In our thirtieth deployment of BungleTech, my spheroid self Michael will be running the show because my clanner co-host Nathan is away this month. But fortunately I am joined by our friend and frequent opponent Paul! A talented and well-traveled demo-agent who knows a thing or two about what it’s like bringing new players into the game, and more importantly what kinds of bungles they make! Paul al
Episode 29 - Sexy Party Time
In our twenty ninth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I share some updates in our extraordinary proclamation segment, before we take a moment to appreciate the registered tables in the Global Campaign initiative. Taking a look at who is playing, why they're playing, and what their playing!Our Honourable Patreon SupportersLoremasters: RetroLazerMechWarriors: Canaan McKenn
Episode 28 - Batchalling Bad 'Mechs with Sean Murray from SARNA
In our twenty-eighth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Sean Murry from SARNA as we discuss why Bad 'Mechs are the Best 'Mechs in our Primary Topic segment, before talking about a few rule mistakes Sean has been making on the Alpha Strike table in our Rule Check Discovery segment, and in our Extraordinary Proclamation segment we share a few exciting an
Episode 27 - Most Systems Nominal, Launching the Global Campaign
In our twenty-seventh deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I dodge our standard format as we officially launch the Global Campaign Initiative. We take a few moments to walk you through the details of how to get involved as we discuss our fresh off the presses release of the Operations Manual.Our Honourable Patreon SupportersBondspersons: Eric Dacus, G, Gus, Hilux, Rob PrescottT
Episode 26 - BattleTech's Most Controversial Opinion
In our first deployment of season 3 of BungleTech, Michael and I throw some shade as we scientifically and irrefutably determine the most controversial BattleTech opinion in our primary topic, we discuss a minor and common rule mistake we see on the table regarding the Minimum Range band in our rule check discovery segment, and we then read the story Ace Darwin and the Battle of the Beer Fridge wr
Episode 25 - Creator Proclamations with BigRed
In our twenty fifth deployment, we break away from our regular format and deep dive community creator proclamations with our legendary guest BigRed40Tech.Our Honourable Patreon SupportersBondspersons: Eric Dacus, G, Gus, Hilux, Rob PrescottTechnicians: Blunderdome, Chris Cannon, DarkTremere, Dire Situation, Klint, Matthew Hopper, Michael Shelley, Ryan Fletcher, Sandman, Seth WhiteFoxMechWarriors:
Episode 24 - BungleTest Results
In our twenty fourth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are once again both privileged and honoured to be joined by the rule master himself Keith Hann from Catalyst Game Labs as we review the results of Episode 22's BungleTest, we share some BungleTech news in our extraordinary proclamation segment, and relish the tricky death from above attack leveraged by a Spider aga
Episode 23 - Global Campaign Initiative
In our twenty-third deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I discuss our Global Campaign Initiative we are brainstorming that we want you to participate in, we welcome some new members into Clan Kodama in our extraordinary proclamation segment, we discuss a hugeeeeeee rule mistake we were making with PSRs in our rule check discovery segment, and read Bad 'Mechs - Champion wri
Episode 22 - The BungleTest
In our twenty-second deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I discuss and share our Bodacious BattleTech Bungle Questionnaire named the BungleTest as we put the question to you of 'How Bungle proof are we all really?', in our extraordinary proclamation segment we formally change the name of our bungling clan as we welcome new members to it and announce the official name o
Episode 21 - Bungling the Bungler
In our twenty-first deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a detour from our regular variety format as we share some news in our Extraordinary Proclamation segment and then deep dive the creation process we just leveraged when designing our logo Mech; the Bungler!Our Honourable Patreon SupportersBondspersons: Eric Dacus, HiluxTechnicians: Dire Situation, Klint, Matthew Hop
Episode 20 - The Narrative BattleTech Experience with Randall Bills
In our twentieth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are honoured to be joined by the Creative Director of BattleTech Randall Bills as we discuss Operation Reunification and the BattleTech narrative experience on the table, we welcome a few new members to our clan in our extraordinary proclamation segment, discuss a spicy heat mistake Randall was making in the days or yore,
Episode 19 - Martial Arts in BattleTech with the Mechbay
In our nineteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Denham Hardman from the MechBay podcast as we talk martial arts in the BattleTech universe, we share the ominous tale of some brash enough to face the Black Marauder in our battlefield outcome report, chat about a few different rule mistakes including one our wise guest had been making, and read a sample of
Episode 18 - When Losing is Winning
In our eighteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I discuss a few situations when losing initiative is actually winning, we reflect on the epic Vibro Mine trap we encountered in a recent game in our battlefield outcome report, discuss an engine critical hit mistake I am relatively confident only we have made, and read a short story from BattleTech Legends written by Randal
Episode 17 - Our Review Remembrance
In our seventeenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take some time to step back and reflect on the reviews our podcast has garnered so far and what they mean to us, we regale on the hot death of a Catapult in our battlefield outcome report, and discuss a recent strategic bungle we made on the table.Our Honourable Patreon SupportersTechnicians: Dire Situation, Gus, Matthew
Bonus - INN Boots on the Ground Special Broadcast
In a special episode of INN Boots on the Ground, Nathaniel Smithson takes a break from his battlefield reporting and interviews famed holovid producer Jason Hansa regarding his newest risque creative exploit scheduled for release across the Inner Sphere next year.BungleTech LinksBungleTech Merchandise Store -> https://bungletech-shop.fourthwall.com/
Episode 16 - Diving Deep with Constantin from Hired Steel
In our sixteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Constantin from Hired Steel as we talk well… we talk about a LOT, we share some interesting clarifications from our last episode in our extraordinary proclamation segment, reflect on the Classic BattleTech mistakes Hired Steel's pilots were making on the battlefield, and read The Great UrbanMech Uprising
Episode 15 - The Flavour of BattleTech
In our fifteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I savour the flavour of BattleTech as we share our favourite flavour text excerpts from the BattleMech Manual and Campaign Operations, we highlight the absurdity of a recent Solaris VII tournament in our Battlefield Highlight, discuss both a targeting and critical hit mistake that made units so much harder to kill, and read
Episode 14 - BattleTech Resolutions with Tex
In this episode we are joined by the voice of BattleTech, as defined by Tren Sparks, Tex as we chat about what it is that makes Tex tick, we spend some time sharing our BattleTech New Years resolutions, get a little weird in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss an engine and walking mistake, and read a sample of the short story Flying Kites by Daniel Isberner. Let's start this New Year out
Episode 13 - Bringing Back the Party to Classic BattleTech
In our thirteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a detour in the spirit of the season and share our appreciation for all those across the BattleTech community that have made an impression on our journey so far, we offer some exciting and equally strange ideas to bring the party back to Classic BattleTech, and read an excerpt from A Fox on Galatea by Bryan Young. Th
Episode 12 - Artificial Intelligence on the BattleTech Table with Lynnvander Studios
In our twelve deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Lynnvander Studios as we talk BattleTech Aces and AI on the BattleTech table, we share some BungleTech news in our extraordinary proclamation segment, relish the vicious kill of a Warhammer by a Shrike in our Battlefield Outcome Report, reflect on a woods cover rule our venerable guest had been making, and read
Episode 11 - INSERT YOUR NAME Survey Results + The Black Marauder
In our eleventh deployment of BungleTech we are back to our regular format starting off with my spheroid co-host Michael and I reviewing the results of our INSERT YOUR NAME HERE's BattleTech Favourites survey, we regale on an epic Cyclops sniper shot in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss a recently discovered OMEGA bungle, read a sample from the Marauder Anthology by Lance Scarinci, and s
Episode 10 - Interviewing BattleTech Podcast Creators
In our tenth deployment of BungleTech we are doing something extra special. I took some time recently to reach out to all active BattleTech podcast content creators to chat and I heard back from the vast majority of them. This episode consists of sharing these interviews, interwoven with a little intellectually sensual treat from my spheroid co-host Michael. Due to the total length of these interv
Episode 9 - INSERT YOUR NAME HERE's BattleTech Favourites
In our ninth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a journey through our Favourite BattleTech things as we walk through a comprehensive list of our most loved well… everything, return to our battlefield outcome report with the cautionary tale of a Jenner IIC that thought it could but really couldn't, stand tall and proclaim how we recently became conscious of our cons
Episode 8 - Storytelling with Tren Sparks
In our eighth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by one of the legendary voices of BattleTech Tren Sparks as we discuss storytelling in the BattleTech Universe, we deviate from our BattleField Report with something extra special, take a moment to discuss a variety of mistakes keeping us jumping around like fools, and read the short story Run, Locust, Run by West
Episode 7 - Roleplaying in the BattleTech Universe
In our seventh deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by roleplaying extraordinaire Dante as we discuss our experiences roleplaying in the BattleTech universe, highlight an insane Death From Above moment, take a look at a shared misconception on piloting checks that helped keep us out of the muck, discuss the results of our BattleTech Initiative Deck survey, and read
Episode 6 - The BattleMech Manual with Keith Hann
In our sixth deployment of Bungletech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by the Precentor Martial of the BattleMech Manual, Keith Hann, as we have an in-depth discussion on this amazing BattleTech resource, in our Battlefield Outcome Report highlight the plight of a poor pitiful Piranha, in our Rule Discovery segment discuss how our rule mistakes regarding water had us splashing around i
Episode 5 - Most Broken and Useless BattleTech Initiative Cards
In our fifth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Micheal and I take a deep dive into my true love, the Battletech Initiative Deck, and talk about our top 4 picks for most broken and most useless initiative cards, in our Battlefield Outcome Report highlight a vengeful kill on a Victor, talk about an order of operations mistake we have been making with artillery, and read a sample of the sh
Episode 4 - Hidden Objectives
In our fourth deployment of BungleTech we wrap up the journey through our mad minds by explaining the hidden objectives we leverage in our game modes, regale on an absolutely destroyed Mad Dog in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss a falling mistake that led to some comical results, and read a sample of the short story Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Blind Arrogance.Mechwarriors, lock those mac
Episode 3 - Custom Game Modes
In our third deployment of BungleTech we take some time to break down our radical, and probably not balanced, house game modes, report on an epic attack by Aidan Pryde in our Battlefield Outcome Report, talk about a critical rule mistake that led to some whacky on the table outcomes, and read a sample of the short story Airs Above the Ground by Jason Hansa. Hold down those triggers Mechwarriors,
Episode 2 - How We Play
In our second deployment of BungleTech we chat with Michael about how we play our games and why we play this way, report on the death of a Zeus by a self-inflicted fist to face in our Battlefield Outcome Report, share a small yet important rule mistake we made recently, and read a sample of the short story Up Close found in Shrapnel issue 11. Its time to hot load those LRMs, give a quick pray that
Episode 1 - Why BattleTech?
In today's deployment of BungleTech we talk about 'Why BattleTech?' with our Spheroid co-host Michael, reflect on a dead summoner pilot in our battlefield highlight, talk about a hugeeeeeee rule mistake we have been making, and read a sample of a story from Shrapnel. Its gonna get spicy, strap on your cooling vests mechwarriors and lets get this deployment on the battlefield. Seyla!---
BungleTech: A BattleTech Podcast - Trailer
BungleTech is a BattleTech podcast created by lovers of, not experts in, BattleTech. Stomp with us through the Inner Sphere to the Deep Periphery as we share the adventures and stories we have discovered throughout the Classic BattleTech Table Top universe!This episode is a trailer of the adventures to come. Future podcasts to include:Diverse Topics - Themed topics and guests!Battlefield Highlight
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