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The Coolant Pod

The Coolant Pod

Jesty, Nitroburst, Pirate and Tweezer 71 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

The Coolant Pod is a BattleTech podcast focused on the MechCommander Review Circuit (MRC) community. It covers BattleTech topics, community discussions, and MechCommander-related content. The show is hosted by Jesty, Nitroburst, Pirate, and Tweezer. It serves fans interested in the MRC and the wider BattleTech universe.

Episodes

Ep:71 - Battletech Invades Music City
Ep:71 - Battletech Invades Music City Sep 20, 2026 02:11:38 It's another year of the MRC Birthday Bash at Nashcon and here is our recap. Pirate and Tweezer attended this "not a tournament" ...well... tournament? It's always fun to see old friends and meet new ones while we're beating the crap out of each other with stompy robots. We are sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech a
Ep: 70 - Hard Core Mechs
Ep: 70 - Hard Core Mechs Sep 1, 2026 01:42:23 In this episode of the Coolant Pod, we crack open the newly dropped Core Box set and go through the variants of what's in the box. Mostly decent, some amazing and some...less so. We are sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech and hobby related purchases:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com⁠⁠⁠
Ep:69 - Burning the Candle at Both Ends
Ep:69 - Burning the Candle at Both Ends Aug 5, 2026 01:49:17 The Coolant Pod is joined by special guest Steve (Sol Roth) of the Mechbay podcast and we all have a "free" cathartic therapy session as we talk about burn out and why it's not necessarily a bad thing.We are sponsored by Fortress Games and Miniatures, and highly recommend Bobby for all of your Battletech and hobby related purchases:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fo
Ep:68 - Mechs of the Living Dead
Ep:68 - Mechs of the Living Dead Jul 20, 2026 01:24:26 Right now, the Battletech world is focused on the upcoming new core box set. So what does the Coolant Pod do? How about a force pack review of an old product you can only get from Ironwind Metals? In this episode, we dive into the units that make up the Undead Lance pack and how we would use them in our games.We very much appreciate our Patreons who have been generous in supporting us to keep maki
Ep:67 - It's a Character Thing
Ep:67 - It's a Character Thing Jul 6, 2026 01:37:48 Jesty, Nitro and Pirate have a bit more of a role playing discussion on character alignments and how some of our favorite (or reviled) characters would stack up on a classic alignment chart. We also talk about how you could use alignments to help roleplay your games of Battletech and add new layers.We very much appreciate our Patreons who have been generous in supporting us to keep making more con
Ep:66 - You Have 20 Seconds To Comply
Ep:66 - You Have 20 Seconds To Comply Jun 2, 2026 01:54:36 It's May again so that means it's time for the Coolant Pod's annual trek to Detroit and try to avoid getting shot while rolling our own crits. In this episode, Pirate and Tweezer recount our weekend at Motor City Mayhem 2026 and all the explosions and hilarity that ensued there.We very much appreciate our Patreons who have been generous in supporting us to keep making more content. If
Ep:65 - PBI's
Ep:65 - PBI's May 13, 2026 02:02:55 Sometimes it's not all giant stompy robots which win or lose your game of Battletech. Occasionally it's just some dude on foot with a gun who wasn't even supposed to be here today that players pin their game hopes on. We have a special guest, Inypt, on this episode to talk all about infantry and how to use them in both Alpha Strike and Classic.We very much appreciate our Patreons who h
EP:64 - Brian Caches and Dragons
EP:64 - Brian Caches and Dragons Apr 22, 2026 01:57:40 Not all games of Battletech are turn based tabletop wargames, some of them involve nothing more than a character sheet and a bit of imagination. In this episode the Pod goes through creating RPG characters for A Time of War and then Traveler. Join us with special guest Jason Hansa as we dive into the roleplaying side of the BT universe.We very much appreciate our Patreons who have been generous in
Ep:63 - The Periphery's Most Introverted Superpower
Ep:63 - The Periphery's Most Introverted Superpower Apr 6, 2026 01:35:07 In this episode, we try to talk through the Outworlds Alliance - one of the lesser known periphery powers which has become a much more integral part of the storyline since merging with a certain flock of Ravens. We'll cover history of both of these factions independently and what happens after they get together, some key units and paint schemes of course.We very much appreciate our Patreons wh
Ep:62 - Ibuprofen and Energy Drinks
Ep:62 - Ibuprofen and Energy Drinks Mar 23, 2026 02:13:31 Brawl in the Bluegrass 2026 has come and gone for this year. Special correspondent Jason Hansa joins the pod to talk about his and Pirate's experiences playing in the event and just the overall weekend experience. It's a long one, so buckle up buttercup.We very much appreciate our Patreons who have been generous in supporting us to keep making more content. If you would like to become a Pa
Ep:61 - We're On a Mission from God
Ep:61 - We're On a Mission from God Mar 11, 2026 02:04:12 We may not be trying to get the band back together, but good mission design is a key feature that can make or break a game of Battletech. In this episode, we discuss some of the key elements that make good missions and we go over the Brawl in the Bluegrass 2026 mission pack (albeit with recommending a few changes during recording that made it to the final version of those missions).We very much ap
Ep:60 - Sweaty Betty
Ep:60 - Sweaty Betty Feb 25, 2026 01:49:34 What happens when you get a bunch of try hard, win at all costs gamers together with no restrictions? Or just walk outside in Alabama in late July? Buckets of Sweat. But what does that mean really? And how should players or organizers approach an event where it can show up? Jesty, Nitro and Pirate dive in to share our thoughts.We very much appreciate our Patreons who have been generous in supporti

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