Rise of the Robots: A Battlebots/Robot Wars/Techno-Games/Robotica Podcast
A Rewatch of Comedy Central/ABC/Discovery USA Series Battlebots & BBC/Channel 5 UK Series Robot Wars and further Robot Combat & Game shows. Presented by Alan & The Griz Music - Master Machine by TeknoAxe Follow us on Twitter: @PodcastROTR Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastROTR
S29 E6 · Sat, April 26, 2025
Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Grand Final
Rise of the Robots covers the last ever episode of Dutch Robot Wars. Join Alan & The Griz as Heat Winners Lizzard, Philipper 2, Krab-Bot, Scrap-2-Saur, PulveriseR and three wild cards battle to be crowned Dutch Champion.
S29 E5 · Sun, April 20, 2025
S29 Ep5 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat E
Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Dutch Robot Wars Series 2 as Alan & The Griz discuss the final heat as 8 more teams seek to win the last guaranteed spot in the Grand Final.
S29 E4 · Sat, April 12, 2025
S29 Ep4 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat D
Alan & The Griz continue their exploration of Dutch Robot Wars Series 2 as Scrap2saur, Tough as Nails and Gravity enter the fray.
S29 E3 · Thu, April 03, 2025
S29 Ep3 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat C
Alan & The Griz discuss the 3rd heat of Dutch Robot Wars as two grand finalists and an under rated gem from UK Robot Wars look to book their place in the Grand Final
Sat, March 29, 2025
S29 Ep2 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat B
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the second series of Dutch Robot Wars as Belgian legend Philipper 2 and Twister look to make it to the Grand Final
S29 E1 · Fri, March 21, 2025
S29 Ep1 Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 2- Heat A
Alan & The Griz dive into the first heat of the second series of Dutch Robot Wars as Series 1 runner up Lizzard headlines the first 8 contenders.
Thu, March 13, 2025
S28 Ep16 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- European Championship
Alan & The Griz discuss the final ever episode of Robot Wars Extreme as the German Champion, UK Champion, World Champion, Belgian Champion and Dutch Champion headline this 8 robot tournament, and an infamous cage makes a comeback.
S28 E15 · Thu, March 06, 2025
S28 Ep15 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- Commonwealth Carnage
Alan & The Griz discuss the preultimate episode of Robot Wars Extreme as 8 representatives from Australia, Canada, Cyprus, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South Africa & Wales do battle in the Commonwealth Carnage.
S28 E14 · Thu, February 27, 2025
S28 Ep14 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The University Challenge
What happens when the two most experienced robots in a tournament designed to spotlight them go out in the first round. Find out as The Griz and what's left of Alan's voice discuss Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The University Challenge.
S28 E13 · Wed, February 19, 2025
S28 Ep13 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The Iron Maidens
In this week's episode of Rise of the Robots, Alan & The Griz discuss the Iron Maidens Tournament
Wed, February 05, 2025
S28 Ep12 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The Challenge Belt
Alan & The Griz are joined by Billy Strachan of the Scottish Wrestling Network ( @ScotWresNet ) to discuss Robot Wars Extreme as 8 robots compete for the chance to defeat Tornado and claim The Challenge Belt. You can check out the Scottish Wrestling Network at https://swnscotland.com/
S28 E11 · Wed, January 29, 2025
S28 Ep11 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The Robot Rampage
Rise of the Robots continue coverage of the second season of Robot Wars Extreme. Join Alan & The Griz as they discuss the Robot Rampage where the Middleweights, Lightweights, Featherweights and Antweights come out to play.
S28 E10 · Wed, January 22, 2025
S28 Ep10 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The New Blood Championship: Grand Final
Rise of the Robots concludes their coverage of the New Blood Championship as Alan & The Griz discuss the grand final as Thor, Storm 2, Mute and Cedric Slammer fight for a seeded place in the 7th UK Championships.
S28 E9 · Tue, January 14, 2025
S28 Ep9 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The New Blood Championship: Heat D
Alan & The Griz discuss the last heat in the New Blood Championship.
S28 E8 · Mon, January 06, 2025
S28 Ep8 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The New Blood Championship: Heat C
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars Extreme as we are half way through the New Blood Championship.
S28 E10 · Sat, December 28, 2024
S28 Ep7 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The New Blood Championship: Heat B
Alan & The Griz discuss the second episode of the New Blood Championship as Thor brings the hammer down on all comers
S28 E6 · Thu, December 19, 2024
S28 Ep6 Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The New Blood Championship: Heat A
Alan & The Griz discuss the first heat of the New Blood Championships and six rookies battle to be the first finalist with a seeded place in the 7th UK Championships on the line.
S28 E5 · Thu, December 12, 2024
S28 Ep5 :Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Series 2- The Tag Team Terror
Alan & The Griz discuss The Tag Team Terror as eight teams battle for supremacy and several legends have their last hurrah.
S28 E4 · Sun, December 08, 2024
S28 Ep4 :Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Series 2- The Minor Meltdown
The kids take over as six robots driven by the younger roboteers do battle as Lambsey, Killer Carrot,Rick, Saw Point & Tetanus 2 try to overcome heavy favourite Bigger Brother.
S28 E3 · Thu, November 28, 2024
S28 Ep3 :Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Series 2- The Annihilator
Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme Series 2. Join Alan & The Griz as Thermador 2, Typhoon 2, Revenge of Trouble & Strife, Raging Reality, Kan Opener & Major Tom fight to be the last bot standing.
S28 E5 · Thu, November 21, 2024
S28 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The All Stars Heat B (& Final)
Rise of the Robots continues their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme Series 2. Join Alan & The Griz as Spawn Again, Dominator 2, Hypnodisc, 13 Black, Razer and Chaos 2 battle for the right to face Firestorm in the All Star Final.
Thu, November 14, 2024
S28 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 2- The All Stars Heat A
Rise of the Robots begins their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme Series 2. Join Alan & The Griz as Firestorm, Tornado, Bigger Brother, Dantomkia, S3 and Terrorhurtz battle for the first slot in the All Star Final.
Thu, November 07, 2024
S27 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 10
Rise of the Robots concludes coverage of Techno Games 2003 as Alan & The Griz discuss Day 10.
Wed, October 30, 2024
S27 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 9
Alan & The Griz continue to discuss the final week of the final Techno Games as the "Funny Cars" Rocket Cars and Relay begin, the football continues, the Natural Rope climbs Semi-Finals and the medals are awarded in the Submersed category of the swimming contest.
Tue, October 22, 2024
S27 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 8
Alan & The Griz continue to discuss the final week of the final Techno Games as the High Jump is contested, the Natural Rope Climb begins and through the show and in the Main Event, the fish like Swimming reaches it's conclusion.
Tue, October 15, 2024
S27 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 7
Alan & The Griz continue to discuss the final week of the final Techno Games as the Football continues, the animal movement class of the Swimming begins, medals are awarded in the Micro-mouse race, the Gymnastics conclude and in the main event it's a four way fight in the Light Weight Sprint
Sun, October 06, 2024
S27 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 6
Alan & The Griz discuss the first day of week 2 of the final Techno Games as the Football continues, The Lightweight Sprint and Gymnastics begin and in the main event, the Sumo Semi Finals and Final as four robots to be king of the ring.
Sun, September 29, 2024
S27 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 5
Alan & The Griz discuss the last day of week 1 of the final Techno Games as the football tournament launches, the last places in the sumo semi finals are decided and medals are awarded in the Shot Putt, Artificial Rope Climb and Rocket Cars before the main event, The Swimming Final.
Sun, September 22, 2024
S27 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 4
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the final Techno Games as they cover Day 4 featuring the Semi Final and Final of the Solar Challenge, the semi-finals of the Assault Course, the beginning of Sumo and in the Main Event: The Final of the Assault Course
Sun, September 15, 2024
S27 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 3
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the final Techno Games as they cover Day 3 featuring the continuation of the Assault Course, The Solar Challenge, the beginning of the Swimming, the Long Jump and in the Main Event: The Cycling Playoffs and Final
Sun, September 08, 2024
S27 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2003 Day 2
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the final Techno Games as they cover Day 2 featuring the continuation of the Assault Course, The Cycling & The Rocket Cars, the beginning of the Solar Challenge and in the Main Event: The Water Polo Final.
S27 E1 · Sun, September 01, 2024
S27 Ep1: Rise of the Robots- Techno Games 2003 Day 1
Alan & The Griz kick off their coverage of the 2003 (and final) edition of Techno Games as the Assault Course, Penalty Kick, Assault Course, Rocket Cars, Assault Course and Heavyweight Sprint kick us off.... Did we mention the Assault Course?
Fri, August 09, 2024
S26 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Nickelodeon Robot Wars Episode 5 & 6
Alan and Griz discuss the final two episodes of Nickelodeon Robot Wars, the last of the "Extreme" style episodes and the Annihilator.
Fri, August 02, 2024
S26 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Nickelodeon Robot Wars Episode 4
Alan and Griz discuss the third episode of Nickelodeon Robot Wars as Alan & The Griz discuss various competitions including a House Robot Rebellion in the Main Event
Sun, July 28, 2024
S26 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Nickelodeon Robot Wars Episode 3
Alan and Griz discuss the third episode of Nickelodeon Robot Wars as Alan & The Griz discuss various competitions including the US Championship belt on the line in the Main Event
Sat, July 20, 2024
S26 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Nickelodeon Robot Wars Episode 2
Alan and Griz discuss the second episode of Nickelodeon Robot Wars as Alan & The Griz discuss a US vs UK Tag Team Tournament
Sat, July 13, 2024
S26 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Nickelodeon Robot Wars Episode 1
Alan and Griz discuss the first episode of Nickelodeon Robot Wars as Alan & The Griz debate if they have found the worst episode of Robot Wars.... again as four robots compete for the US Championship.
Sun, July 07, 2024
S25 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars- UK vs Germany Special
Alan and Griz discuss the Robot Wars UK vs Germany Special as four British robots and four German robots (well 2, a Dutch robot and a loanerbot but you get the idea) do battle.
Sat, June 29, 2024
S25 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: German Robot Wars Grand Final
Alan and Griz watch the second heat of German Robot Wars as Tsunami, Black Hole, Tyke and Son of Armageddon battle to be the first (and only) German champion
Sat, June 22, 2024
S25 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: German Robot Wars Heat B
Alan and Griz watch the second heat of German Robot Wars as 6 robots fight for the final two places in the Grand Final.
Sat, June 15, 2024
S25 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: German Robot Wars Heat A
Alan and Griz watch the first heat of German Robot Wars as 6 robots fight for the first two places in the Grand Final.
Fri, June 07, 2024
S24 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Grand Final
Alan and Griz cover the Grand Final of the final season of Robotica as Juggerbot 3.0, Jawbreaker's Revenge, Ultra Violence, Mini-Rip, Panzer Mk III & Rambot battle in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to become the last Robotica Champion.
Fri, May 24, 2024
S24 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Episode 6
Alan and Griz cover the last heat of the final season of Robotica as four robots participate in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to earn a place in the Grand Final
Sat, May 18, 2024
S24 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Episode 5
Alan and Griz continue coverage of the final season of Robotica as four robots participate in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to earn a place in the Grand Final
Fri, May 10, 2024
S24 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Episode 4
Alan and Griz continue coverage of the final season of Robotica as four robots participate in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to earn a place in the Grand Final
Fri, May 03, 2024
S24 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Episode 3
Alan and Griz continue coverage of the final season of Robotica as four robots participate in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to earn a place in the Grand Final
Fri, April 26, 2024
S24 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Episode 2
Alan and Griz continue coverage of the final season of Robotica as four robots participate in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to earn a place in the Grand Final
Thu, April 18, 2024
S24 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 3 Episode 1
Alan and Griz begin coverage of the final season of Robotica as four robots participate in The Gauntlet, The Labyrinth and The Fight To The Finish to earn a place in the Grand Final
Thu, April 11, 2024
S23 Ep15: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6- The Grand Final
Alan and Griz conclude their coverage of Robot Wars Series 6 with the Grand Final as Razer, Terrorhurtz, Firestorm & Tornado fight to be crowned champion.
Thu, April 04, 2024
S23 Ep14: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Semi Final B
Alan (or at least what's left of him) and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars with the second Semi Final as Tornado, Hypnodisc, Bigger Brother, Dominator 2, Terrorhurtz and Spawn Again battle for the final 2 spots in the Grand Final
Sat, March 30, 2024
S23 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Semi Final A
Alan (or at least what's left of him) and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars with the first Semi Final as Razer, Wild Thing, DanTomKia, S3, Firestorm & 13 Black battle for the first 2 spots in the Grand Final
Thu, March 21, 2024
S23 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat L
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars with the final heat as Grand Finalist Bigger Brother starts their attempt to go one better and Behemoth tries to overcome THE CURSE
Wed, March 13, 2024
S23 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat K
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as a multiple time grand finalist opens their Series 6 account
Thu, March 07, 2024
S23 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat J
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as the hits keep coming.
Thu, February 29, 2024
S23 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat I
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as a legend falls and a new one finally reaches their potential.
Thu, February 22, 2024
S23 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat H
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as Spawn Again attempts to defeat it's worst enemy to make it to yet another semi-final, not helped by a resurgent Super Nova
Thu, February 15, 2024
S23 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat G
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as Anarchy, perhaps the most advanced Walker in Robot Wars History looks to make history, however standing in their way is the resurgent World Championship Finalist- Tornado
Thu, February 08, 2024
S23 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Series 6 Heat F
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as Stinger and Thermador 2 look to recapture their momentum and 13 Black tries to improve on their first round exit in Series 5
Thu, February 01, 2024
S23 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 6 Heat E
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as Wild Thing gets disrespected and 259 gets overhyped.
Thu, January 25, 2024
S23 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 6 Heat D
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as Sir Chromalot bring a touch of class to proceedings.
Wed, January 17, 2024
S23 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 6 Heat C
Alan and the Griz continue their coverage of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as a new icon arises and a legend falls.
Thu, January 11, 2024
S23 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 6 Heat B
Alan and the Griz kick off 2024 with the first heat of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as Firestorm looks to burn it's way through the opposition.
Fri, January 05, 2024
S23 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 6 Heat A
Alan and the Griz kick off 2024 with the first heat of the 6th Series of Robot Wars as defending champion Razer kicks of their campaign.
Thu, December 28, 2023
Rise of the Robots Special- Plunderbird: Talk Robots
Alan & The Griz watch and discuss Plunderbird: Talk Robots, a 45 minute mockumentary featuring the legendary robotic team.
Thu, December 21, 2023
S22 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 The International Championship
Alan & The Griz watch their last episode of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as four American and four British Robots fight for dominance with absolutely NOTHING CONTROVERSIAL HAPPENING AT ALL
Thu, December 14, 2023
S22 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2- Robot Rebellion
Alan & The Griz go from the worst episode of Robot Wars to the most pointless as eight robots fight for the right to fight against the house robots.
Thu, December 07, 2023
S22 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2- The Tag Team Terror
Alan & The Griz thought that the final heat of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors was the worst episode of Robot Combat ever, they were wrong. So Wrong.
Thu, November 30, 2023
S22 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2- The Annihilator
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as Brute, Cyclone, Hyperactive, Revenge, Termite and Thor's Hammer battle to be the last bot standing
Thu, November 23, 2023
S22 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2- The Grand Final
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as Conquering Clown, Destructive Criticism, Propeller-head, Rocky-Bot-Boa, The Falcon, Panzer, Rosie The Riveter and Tricerabot battle to claim the Mantle of Extreme Warriors Champion.
Thu, November 16, 2023
S22 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat H
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to qualify for the last spot in the grand final.
Thu, November 09, 2023
S22 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat G
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the next to qualify for the grand final.
Fri, November 03, 2023
S22 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat F
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the next to qualify for the grand final.
Thu, October 26, 2023
S22 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat E
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the next to qualify for the grand final.
Sat, October 21, 2023
S22 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat D
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the next to qualify for the grand final.
Sat, October 14, 2023
S22 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat C
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the next to qualify for the grand final.
Thu, October 05, 2023
S22 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat B
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the next to qualify for the grand final.
Thu, September 28, 2023
S22 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors Season 2 Heat A
Rise of the Robots begin their coverage of the second and final season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors as six robots battle to become the first to qualify for the grand final.
Thu, September 21, 2023
S21 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 5.0 Episodes 19 & 20 (Finale)
Rise of the Robots conclude their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 19 & 20 of Season 5.0 where the Lightweight and Super Heavyweight Champions are crowned.
Wed, September 13, 2023
S21 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 5.0 The Unaired Battles
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss the various unaired battles from Season 5.0 that are currently available on youtube.
Tue, September 12, 2023
Rise of the Robots: Robonerd Special
Alan & The Griz take a break from your semi-regularly scheduled programming to bring this special edition recorded from this weekend's past Robonerd event in Wolverhampton including interviews with Dave and Derek Rose of Hypnodisc, Ellis Ware of Team Ranglebots (Pulsar, Magnetar and Sandstorm), Andrew Marchant of Team Tornado, Grant Cooper of Team Robo Challenge (Quantum, Spectre and the Reboot House Robots and Simon Harrison of Team B (King Buxton/B et al)
Thu, August 31, 2023
S21 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 5.0 Episodes 17 & 18
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 17 & 18 of Season 5.0 where the last Battlebots Heavyweight Champion is crowned.
Thu, August 17, 2023
S21 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 5.0 Episodes 15 & 16
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 15 & 16 of Season 5.0 where the last Battlebots Middleweight Champion is crowned.
Fri, August 11, 2023
S21 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 5.0 Episodes 13 & 14
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 13 & 14 of Season 5.0
Thu, August 03, 2023
S21 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Episodes 11 & 12
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 11 & 12 of Season 5.0
Fri, July 28, 2023
S21 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Episodes 9 & 10
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 9 & 10 of Season 5.0
Thu, July 20, 2023
S21 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Episodes 7 & 8
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 7 & 8 of Season 5.0
Wed, July 12, 2023
S21 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Episodes 5 & 6
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 5 & 6 of Season 5.0
Thu, July 06, 2023
S21 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Episodes 3 & 4
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 3 & 4 of Season 5.0
Thu, June 29, 2023
S21 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Episodes 1 & 2
Rise of the Robots begin their coverage of the final season of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Alan & The Griz discuss Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 5.0
Thu, June 22, 2023
S20 Ep15: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 The Grand Final
Rise of the Robots conclude their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Bigger Brother, Hypnodisc, Razer and Firestorm clash to crown a new UK champion.
Thu, June 15, 2023
S20 Ep14: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Semi Final B
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Dominator 2, Firestorm, Hypnodisc , Series 2 Champion Panic Attack, Pussycat & Wheely Big Cheese fight for the final two places in the Grand Final.
Wed, May 31, 2023
S20 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Semi Final A
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Bigger Brother, S3, Wild Thing, Spawn Again, World Champion Razer and defending British Champion Chaos 2 fight for the first two places in the Grand Final.
Thu, May 25, 2023
S20 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat L
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Pussycat and Fluffy tear up the last heat of Series 5
Thu, May 18, 2023
S20 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat K
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Razer faces a threat larger than mere robotic destruction as they are challenged by their own partners machine "Widow's Revenge"
Thu, May 11, 2023
S20 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat J
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Panic Attack has to handle Tiberius 2, Cat 3 and Mini Morg amongst others to continue it's Semi-Final Streak
Wed, May 03, 2023
S20 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat I
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as 3 Stegs to Heaven, Splinter and Onslaught look to survive a resurgent Bigger Brother.
Thu, April 27, 2023
S20 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat H
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Behemoth, Crushtacean, Axe Awe and Robo-Chicken face a Wheely Big problem.
Thu, April 20, 2023
S20 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat G
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Tornado looks to translate it's Robot Wars Extreme form into championship dominance and Spawn Again looks to overcome it's teams unreliability woes, meanwhile a polka-dotted legend has it's last hurrah.
Wed, April 12, 2023
S20 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat F
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Dominator 2 and X-Terminator trembles to the might of Immortalis.
Thu, April 06, 2023
S20 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat E
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Wild Thing attempts to reach the semi finals as Thermador and Prizephita stand in it's way.
Thu, March 30, 2023
S20 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat D
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as former Grand Finalist Fire Storm takes on 7 others including the returning Gemini, Reactor and Sir Chromalot.
Thu, March 23, 2023
S20 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat C
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as Stinger crashes and bashes its way back into the championship, it's fellow seed Mousetrap, returns, we witness the final hurrah of the Plunderbird team, and a returning team with a brand new concept as S3 Debuts.
Wed, March 15, 2023
S20 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat B
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as the two time Grand Finalist Hypno Disc joins the fray, can anyone, even the seeded Atomic 2 or experience Bulldog Breed 3 stand in their way?
Wed, March 08, 2023
S20 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 5 Heat A
Rise of the Robots kick off their coverage of Series 5 of Robot Wars as the defending champion and 1st seed Chaos 2 begins it's defence with 24th seed S.M.I.D.S.Y and The Steel Avenger amongst those seeking to dethrone the king.
Wed, March 01, 2023
Rise of the Robots: 200th(ish) Special
Rise of the Robots celebrates 200 Episodes as we watch several non-combat robot television shows in episodes featuring Combat Robots including The Simpsons, Big Bang Theory, 1000 Ways to Die and Storage Hunters UK.
Thu, February 23, 2023
S19 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 10
Rise of the Robots conclude their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as they discuss the Funny Cars division of the Rocket Cars, the Swimming Final, The Rocketry (Spot Landing and Egg Lofting) the Heavyweight Sprint and the Assault course as the final medals are presented and the special prizes awarded.
Thu, February 16, 2023
S19 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 9
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as they discuss the Bronze medal race in the Heavyweight Sprint, the entirety of this year's Long Jump, the semi finals of the Assault course, the medal contests in the Tug of War, the finale of the Solar Challenge, the final two semi finals in the swimming and the main event is the final in the Lightweight Sprint.
Wed, February 08, 2023
S19 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 8
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as they discuss the semi-finals in the Lightweight Sprint and Tug of War, the first round in the Solar Challenge, the second half of the Assault Course Quarter Finals, the Rocket Cars and in the main event it's the 3rd/4th Play-Off and Final of the Football
Wed, February 01, 2023
S19 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 7
Rise of the Robots continue their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as they discuss the Quarter Finals of the Assault Course, Semi Finals of the Swimming, the second half of the heats in the Tug of War, The Shot Putt, the second Semi Final of the Heavyweight Sprint and in the main event it's the natural rope climb.
Thu, January 19, 2023
S19 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 6
Rise of the Robots discuss the first episode of their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as the continuing heats in the swimming and lightweight sprint, the second semi-final in the football, the first rounds in the shotput and tug of war, the finals of the Gymnastics and Artificial Rope Climb and in the main event it's the semi finals of the Natural Rope Climb. Heavyweight Sprint, Football, Natural Rope Climb, and Assault Course continue. We see the maze learning micromouse contestants. And we get the final of the Sumo and the Submerged Swimming.
Wed, January 11, 2023
S19 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 5
Rise of the Robots discuss the first episode of their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as the Heavyweight Sprint, Football, Natural Rope Climb, and Assault Course continue. We see the maze learning micromouse contestants. And we get the final of the Sumo and the Submerged Swimming.
Thu, January 05, 2023
S19 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 4
Rise of the Robots discuss the first episode of their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as the football, swimming, sumo and assault course continue, the first rounds in the lightweight sprint and brand new submerged swimming category. The episode concludes with the final of the cycling as Whizz Bang 2 takes on Loony Cycle
Wed, December 28, 2022
S19 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 3
Rise of the Robots discuss the first episode of their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as the Swimming, Heavyweight Sprint, Sumo and Natural Rope Climb continue, the Relay reaches it's conclusion and we see the wall-following division of the Micro-mouse and the High Jump
Thu, December 22, 2022
S19 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 2
Rise of the Robots discuss the first episode of their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as the first rounds in the Football, Sumo, Relay and Rocket Cars begin. The Assault Course and the Cycling continue and the first medals are given out in the final of the Penalty Kick
Thu, December 15, 2022
S19 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2002 Day 1
Rise of the Robots discuss the first episode of their coverage of the 2002 Techno Games as the first rounds in swimming, natural rope climb, heavyweight sprint, penalty kick, assault course and cycling kicks off the event.
Wed, December 07, 2022
S18 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 10 (Episodes 19 & 20)
Rise of the Robots discuss the final two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as the final two champions are crowned
Thu, December 01, 2022
S18 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0- The Unaired Battles
Rise of the Robots goes off the map covering Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as we discuss the battles that didn't make it to air but are available online including a Dr Inferno section, a New Cruelty section, a Psychotron section and 4 Rumbles.
Fri, November 25, 2022
S18 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 9 (Episodes 17 & 18)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as we kick off with two quick matches, get an all British Battle and two Icons clash ... again
Thu, November 17, 2022
S18 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 8 (Episodes 15 & 16)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as we get a double dose of Complete Control, Alan makes a noise that humans shouldn't make and the show manages to achieve pure tonal whiplash.
Thu, November 10, 2022
S18 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 7 (Episodes 13 & 14)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as a Super Heavyweight Champion is crowned, two round of 64 matches take place in the heavyweight tournament and the episode formatting drives Alan MAD.
Thu, November 03, 2022
S18 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 6 (Episodes 11 & 12)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as a defending champion gets bodied, we get double Diesector and Alan & Griz lose their patience with the skits
Wed, October 26, 2022
S18 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 5 (Episodes 9 & 10)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as a new champion is crowned, Ziggo has three matches on TV and it's final opponent ... doesn't
Thu, October 20, 2022
S18 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 4 (Episodes 7 & 8)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as a "defending champion" appears, a actual defending champion does not and Alan and Griz lament that the show has taken a step backwards.
Thu, October 13, 2022
S18 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 3 (Episodes 5 & 6)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as a robot works in a kitchen, El Diablo and it's big brother both get their shot and Mouser Mecha Catbot (this time it's personal) gets slapped silly
Wed, October 05, 2022
S18 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 2 (Episodes 3 & 4)
Rise of the Robots discuss another two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as Ziggo continues it's run, robots are the cause of their own demise and an icon of Battlebots seeks VENGEANCE
Wed, September 21, 2022
S18 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 4.0 Week 1 (Episodes 1 & 2)
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the first two episodes of Season 4.0 of Comedy Central's Battlebots as 180 matches take place before the first episode, defending champions begin their defence and we spend time with a fortune teller.
Wed, September 14, 2022
S17 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 7 (Grand Final)
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the Grand Final of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Wed, September 07, 2022
S17 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 6
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the final heat of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Fri, September 02, 2022
Rise of the Robots: Bonus Episode- Mark Joerger (Run Amok/Run Away/The Gap)
Alan & The Griz are joined by an extra special guest as Mark Joerger, the mind behind Robotica Season 1 Champion Run Amok and part of the team behind Robot Wars Extreme Warriors competitors Run Away and The Gap joins them to discuss his times on both shows as well as his website runamok.tech
Wed, August 31, 2022
S17 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 5
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the first episode of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Wed, August 24, 2022
S17 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 4
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the first episode of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Thu, August 11, 2022
S17 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 3
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the first episode of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Thu, August 04, 2022
S17 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 2
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the first episode of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Wed, July 27, 2022
S17 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 2 Episode 1
Rise of the Robots kicks off a new season as they discuss the first episode of Robotica Season 2 a show that covers serious in depth discussion of the technical aspects of building a robot and wild zany antics in three challenges and alot (and I mean ALOT) of broken glass.
Thu, July 21, 2022
S16 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 14-15
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Thu, July 14, 2022
S16 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 12-13
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Thu, July 07, 2022
S16 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 10-11
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Wed, June 29, 2022
S16 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 8-9
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Wed, June 22, 2022
S16 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 6-7
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Wed, June 15, 2022
S16 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 4-5
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Wed, June 08, 2022
S16 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Revealed Episodes 1-3
Alan & The Griz go back in time to discuss the newly available Robot Wars Revealed, a companion series to Robot Wars Series 2 featuring backstage footage of each episode as well as build diaries.
Thu, June 02, 2022
S15 Ep17: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars- The Forces Special (w/JAM Presents)
Alan & The Griz are joined by two very special guests as the two hosts of the "JAM Presents" podcast volunteer as tribute to discuss the infamously poor Forces Special as the Navy, Army, RAF, Police, Fire Service and Navy (yes we did say Navy twice) fight to prove who is the best robot builder.
Thu, May 26, 2022
S15 Ep16: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme- The Second World Championship
Alan & The Griz are joined by two very special guests as Rebecca (Alan's co-host on the DCAU podcast) and Sarah (Nelly The Ellybot) join to discuss the second Robot Wars World Championship A 16 Teams Battle for World Domination.
Wed, May 11, 2022
S15 Ep15: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 15
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as they watch the last of the main shows where the All Star Tournament comes to their conclusion with Razer facing off against Tornado
Wed, May 04, 2022
S15 Ep14: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 14
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Disco Inferno, Panic Attack, Steel Avenger, Spirit of Knightmare and ...sigh... Napalm and Hippobotomos fight in the second Annihilator
Thu, April 28, 2022
S15 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 13
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Pussycat & Diotoir take on Suicidal Tendancies and The Steel Avenger in the Tag Team Final.
Wed, April 20, 2022
S15 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 12
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Firestorm, Razer, Tornado and Chaos 2 battle in the Semi Finals of the All Star Tournament.
Wed, April 13, 2022
S15 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 11
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Chaos 2, Wheely Big Cheese, Thermador 2 and Bigger Brother fight to prove they are the greatest flipper in Robot Wars.
Wed, April 06, 2022
S15 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 10
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Chaos 2, Wheely Big Cheese, Firestorm, Wild Thing, Razer, Behemoth, Tornado and Pussycat fight in the Quarter Finals of the All-Star Tournament
Wed, March 30, 2022
S15 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 9
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Plunderbird 5, Scorpion and Stinger try to take on the House Robots in a House Robot Rebellion.
Wed, March 23, 2022
S15 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 8
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as a two more robots progress in the All Star Tournament, Vengeance is achieved and one of the tag teams is SHINY.
Wed, March 16, 2022
S15 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 7
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as six robots battle to become the winner of the first Annihilator of Robot Wars Extreme as Splinter, X-Terminator, Hypnodisc, Pussycat, Arnold A Termineggar and Thermador II battle for supremacy.
Wed, March 09, 2022
S15 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 6
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as the challenge belt is defended in one of the best matches on the card, Chaos 2 is in a handicap match and the two biggest showman of Robot Wars face off as Sir Chromalot takes on Plunderbird 5
Thu, March 03, 2022
S15 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 5
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Thermidor 2 creates it's legacy, Plunderbird 5 is defeated by a door and the main event sees robots by the RAF, Navy and Army clash in a three way main event.
Wed, February 23, 2022
S15 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 4
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as we have two further matches in the All Star Tournament, another Rookie gets rag dolled and in the main event Razer seeks vengeance against it's Series 4 vanquisher Pussycat
Wed, February 16, 2022
S15 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 3
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as we have matches featuring Panic Attack and Behemoth in the All Star Tournament, Behemoth defending it's Challenge Belt and the Main Event is an International Showdown including Manta and Panic Attack.
Wed, February 09, 2022
S15 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 2
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as the Tag Team Tournament begins, Middleweights clash and the Main Event is a Mayhem Match between Ming 3, Wheely Big Cheese and Hypnodisc
Wed, February 02, 2022
S15 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Series 1 Week 1
Alan & The Griz begin coverage of Robot Wars Extreme as Vengeance is sought, the All Star Tournament kicks off and the Main Event is The Challenge Belt Champions Behemoth face their first challenger The Steel Avenger.
Thu, January 27, 2022
S14 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 10 (Eps 19 & 20)
Alan & The Griz conclude their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the tenth and final week of the competition as the Lightweight and Middleweight Championships conclude
Wed, January 19, 2022
S14 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 9 (Eps 17 & 18)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the ninth week of the competition as the Super-Heavyweight Championship reaches it's dramatic climax.
Wed, January 12, 2022
S14 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 8 (Eps 15 & 16)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the eighth week of the competition as the Heavyweight Championship reaches it's climax.
Wed, January 05, 2022
S14 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 7 (Eps 13 & 14)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the seventh week of the competition as the Quarter Finals kick off.
Thu, December 30, 2021
S14 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 6 (Eps 11 & 12)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the sixth week of the competition as robots battle for the last 32 places in the competition
Wed, December 22, 2021
S14 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 5 (Eps 9 & 10)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the fifth week of the competition including the return of three of the boys favourite bots
Wed, December 15, 2021
S14 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 4 (Eps 7 & 8)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the third week of the competition including the emergence of a new Icon and the return of a gimmick robot without it's main gimmick.
Wed, December 08, 2021
S14 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 3 (Eps 5 & 6)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the third week of the competition including a shock result in the Heavyweight Division and two promising rookies getting their shot at their division's defending champion.
Wed, December 01, 2021
S14 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 2 (Eps 3 & 4)
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the second week of the competition.
Wed, November 24, 2021
S14 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 3.0 Week 1 (Eps 1 & 2)
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the third season of Battlebots as they discuss the first two episodes.
Thu, November 11, 2021
S13 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 10
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 10. This Finale conludes the games with the finals in the Relay, Natural Rope Climb, Long Jump and Battery Powered Sprint before the final presentation of prizes including the NESTA price of an all expenses trip to Japna.
Wed, November 03, 2021
S13 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 9
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 9 with the Natural Rope Climb Semi Finals, the second Semi Final in the Battery Powered Sprint, Gymnastics and the Final of the Swimming.
Wed, October 27, 2021
S13 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 8
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 8 with the first Battery Sprint Semi Final, Both Swimming Semi Finals, The Final of the Artificial Rope Climb, an entry to the Long Jump, as well as the Rocketry (Spot Landing) Final.
Wed, October 20, 2021
S13 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 7
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 7 with rounds in the Artificial Rope Climb, Long Jump, Shot Putt as well as the Rocketry (Spot Landing) and Internal Combustion Sprint Final.
Wed, October 13, 2021
S13 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 6
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 6 with rounds in the Swimming, Battery Powered Sprint, Shot Putt and High Jump.
Wed, October 06, 2021
S13 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 5
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 5 with rounds in the Internal Combustion Sprint, High Jump, Swimming, Battery Sprint as well as the Rocket Cars Event
Thu, September 30, 2021
S13 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 4
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 2 with rounds in the Shot Put, Swimming, Artificial Rope Climb, High Jump and the final round of the Micro Mouse
Thu, September 23, 2021
S13 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 3
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 2 with rounds in the Battery Sprint, Micro Mouse (Wall Following), the final heat of Rocketry (Egg Lofting), Gymnastics & Shot Putt
Wed, September 15, 2021
S13 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 2
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 2 with rounds in the Swimming, High Jump, Micro Mouse & Rocketry as well as the final of the Solar Power Challenge
Thu, September 09, 2021
S13 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2001 Day 1
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the 2001 Edition of Techno Games as they cover Day 1 with rounds in the Battery Powered Sprint, Cycling, Shotput and Artificial Rope Climb open the games.
Wed, September 01, 2021
S12 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 1 Grand Final
Alan & The Griz conclude their coverage of the first series of the Dutch edition of Robot Wars as Bam Bam, Botwork, Lizzard, Sater, Slicer and Twisted Metal compete in the Grand Final to become Robot Wars first Dutch Champion
Thu, August 26, 2021
S12 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 1 Heat E
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the first series of the Dutch edition of Robot Wars as six robots from The Netherlands compete for the last place in the Grand Final
Wed, August 18, 2021
S12 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 1 Heat D
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the first series of the Dutch edition of Robot Wars as six robots from The Netherlands compete for a place in the Grand Final
Thu, August 12, 2021
S12 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 1 Heat C
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the first series of the Dutch edition of Robot Wars as six robots from The Netherlands & Belgium compete for a place in the Grand Final
Wed, August 04, 2021
S12 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 1 Heat B
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the first series of the Dutch edition of Robot Wars as six robots from The Netherlands compete for a place in the Grand Final
Wed, July 28, 2021
S12 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Dutch Robot Wars Series 1 Heat A
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the first series of the Dutch edition of Robot Wars as six robots from The Netherlands and Belgium compete for a place in the Grand Final
Wed, July 21, 2021
S11 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Warriors Season 1- The US Championship
Alan & The Griz conclude their coverage of the first season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, the American edition of Robot Wars (filmed in the UK) with the US Championship as 24 robots fight to become the first Robot Wars US Champion
Wed, July 14, 2021
S11 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Warriors Season 1- War of Independence
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the first season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, the American edition of Robot Wars (filmed in the UK) with the War of Independence as Teams from the USA (General Chompsalot, Joker, Rosie the Riveter & Six Million Dollar Mouse) and the UK (Plunderbird, Pussycat, Spawn Again & Stinger)
Wed, July 07, 2021
S11 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Warriors Season 1- Tag Team Terror
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the first season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, the American edition of Robot Wars (filmed in the UK) with the Tag Team Terror as Tut Tut & Drillzilla, Rosie the Riveter & Tricerabot, Falcon & Joker and Run Away & General Chompsalot clash
Wed, June 30, 2021
S11 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Warriors Season 1- The Civil War
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the first season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, the American edition of Robot Wars (filmed in the UK) with the Civil War as teams representing the Union and Confederacy clash.
Wed, June 23, 2021
S11 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Warriors Season 1- The Annihilator
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the first season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, the American edition of Robot Wars (filmed in the UK) with the Annihilator as Conquering Clown, Drillzilla, Red Virus, Rippa Raptor, Skullmania & Unibite battle and one by one are eliminated until only one robot is left
Wed, June 16, 2021
S11 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Extreme Warriors Season 1- Robot Rebellion
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of the first season of Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors, the American edition of Robot Wars (filmed in the UK) with their debut episode as 8 robots fight for the right to challenge the House Robots
Wed, June 09, 2021
S10 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 War of Independence
Alan & The Griz conclude their coverage of the week of Robot Wars Specials that aired in the final week of the year 2000 with the War of Independence where teams from the USA and the UK clash in the final appearance of the legendary Mortis
Wed, June 02, 2021
S10 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Specials: Southern Annihilator
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the week of Robot Wars Specials that aired in the final week of the year 2000 with the Southern Annihilator as Atilla the Drum, Behemoth, Onslaught, Razer, Spawn of Scutter & Vercingetorix battle and one by one are eliminated until only one robot is left.
Wed, May 26, 2021
S10 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Specials: Northern Annihilator
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the week of Robot Wars Specials that aired in the final week of the year 2000 with the Northern Annihilator as Chaos 2, Dominator 2, Killerhurtz, Spikasaurus, Stinger and Suicidal Tendencies battle and one by one are eliminated until only one robot is left.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Rise of the Robots: Bonus Episode- Kim Davies (Panic Attack, Scallywag)
Alan & The Griz are joined by Kim Davies, the designer, builder and driver of the iconic Panic Attack. The Robot Wars Series 2 champion and a multiple time Semi-Finalist in later series (including two appearances in the final eight). Davies talks about the robots origins and development including the Series 2 triumph and his teams two appearances in Battlebots as well as the restoration of Panic Attack in 2012 and earlier this year.
Wed, May 19, 2021
S10 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Specials: Tag Team Terror
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of the week of Robot Wars Specials that aired in the final week of the year 2000 with the Tag Team Terror as Firestorm & Scorpion , Bigger Brother & Plunderbird 4, X-Terminator & Inverterbrat and 101 & King B3
Wed, May 12, 2021
S10 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Specials: Celebrity Special
Alan & The Griz start their coverage of the week of Robot Wars Specials that aired in the final week of the year 2000 with the Celebrity Special as Diotoir, Wild Thing, Gemini, Killertron, Sir Chromalot, Disco Inferno, Pussycat & Iron Awe are restyled and controled by celebrities ranging from Soap Stars to Pop Bands
Wed, April 28, 2021
S9 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 1 Final
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robotica covering the final episode of the First Season of the competition as Ram Force, Jaw Breaker, Juggerbot, Viper, Run Amok and Kritical Mass compete on the Speedway, the Maze and the Gauntlet for a place in the Fight to the Finish where the first Robotica Champion will be crowned
Wed, April 21, 2021
S9 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 1 Episodes 5 & 6
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robotica covering the fifth and six episodes of the First Season of the competition as robots compete on the Speedway, the Maze and the Gauntlet for the final places in the Fight to the Finish where the winner earns a place in the Season Finale
Wed, April 14, 2021
S9 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 1 Episodes 3 & 4
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robotica covering the third and forth episodes of the First Season of the competition as robots compete on the Speedway, the Maze and the Gauntlet for a place in the Fight to the Finish where the winner earns a place in the Season Finale
Wed, April 07, 2021
S9 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robotica Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2
Alan & The Griz begin their coverage of Robotica covering the first two episodes of the First Season of the competition as robots compete on the Speedway, the Maze and the Gauntlet for a place in the Fight to the Finish where the winner earns a place in the Season Finale
Wed, March 31, 2021
S8 Ep19: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 The Grand Final
Alan & The Griz conclude their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 with the Grand Final as Chaos 2, Stinger, Pussycat & Hypnodisc battle for the UK Championship.
Wed, March 24, 2021
S8 Ep18: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Semi Final B
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 with the first semi final former Grand Finalists Hypnodisc, the unpredictable Stinger and former champion Panic Attack
Wed, March 17, 2021
S8 Ep17: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Semi Final A
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 with the first semi final including the defending champion Chaos 2, the highly rated Pussycat & the conqueror of Gemini, Tornado.
Wed, March 10, 2021
S8 Ep16: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode P
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 with the final heat featuring the return of the most Iconic Weapon of the early seasons... Hypnodisc
Wed, March 03, 2021
S8 Ep15: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode O
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the return of the Iconic Panic Attack as well as the invertible robots SMIDSY & Agrobot 2
Wed, February 24, 2021
S8 Ep14: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode N
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the two robots Shunt couldn't best in the Sumo, X-Terminator & Behemoth
Wed, February 17, 2021
Rise of the Robots: 100th Episode Special- Robot Wars vs Battlebots
Alan & The Griz take a break from Robot Wars Series 4 to celebrate 100 episodes by asking the most important question of their podcast so far... Robot Wars or Battlebots.
Thu, February 11, 2021
S8 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode M
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the return of the Wild Thing
Wed, February 03, 2021
S8 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode L
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the return of the International Wreck Crew with Plunderbird 4 and Team Scutter with Spawn of Scutter.
Wed, January 27, 2021
S8 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode K
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring what may possibly be their least favourite episode of Robot Wars. #SomethingScrewedSumpthing
Wed, January 20, 2021
S8 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode J
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring Bigger Brother, Bulldog Breed II and Stinger
Wed, January 13, 2021
S8 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode I
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring Killerhurtz, Eric and Splinter.
Wed, January 06, 2021
S8 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode H
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring a Wheely Big return.
Wed, December 30, 2020
S8 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode G
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the worlds most powerful lobster, Thermador 2.
Wed, December 23, 2020
S8 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode F
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the debut of the radical Gemini, the return of one of Alan's very favourite robots, and the emergence of one of the most divisive robots in robot combat history: Tornado.
Wed, December 16, 2020
S8 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode E
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the return of 101 and (Shadow of) Napalm as well as an emerging new Icon of Axe Robots Dominator 2 and the fabulous Major Tom.
Wed, December 09, 2020
S8 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode D
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring the return of former Grand Finalist Steg 2 and the last UK Championship appearance of the legendary Mortis.
Wed, December 02, 2020
S8 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode C
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring a discussion of not one but two highly controversial match results in Robot Wars History both involving the returning Grand Finalist Firestorm..
Thu, November 26, 2020
S8 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode B
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring a discussion of a surprisingly durable Gimmick Robot, the appearance of the second Pod-Dog and one of the most infamous moments of Saltiness in Robot Wars History.
Wed, November 18, 2020
S8 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 4 Episode A
Alan & The Griz start their coverage of Robot Wars Series 4 featuring a discussion of the 32 seeds, the return of the defending champion and the appearance of a pod-dog.
Wed, November 11, 2020
S7 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episode 14 &15
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion as they discuss the final two episodes of Season 2.0 of Battlebots which concludes the Middleweight Tournament and features the remaining rumbles including a fantastic Superheavyweight Clash.
Wed, November 04, 2020
S7 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episode 13
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion as they discuss the 13th episode of Season 2.0 of Battlebots as the Superheavyweight Tournament comes to a close and a dozen Heavyweights throw down in the seasons first Rumble.
Thu, October 29, 2020
S7 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episode 12
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion as they witness Robot Combat Perfection with the 12th episode of the 2nd Season of Battlebots as the Lightweight and Heavyweight Tournaments conclude with the semi finals and grand finals of both tournaments including an absolutely stellar main event.
Wed, October 21, 2020
S7 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episode 11
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion of the 2nd Season of Battlebots covering the 11th episode of Battlebots Season 2.0 as the remaining 7 quarter finals take place.
Thu, October 15, 2020
S7 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episodes 9 & 10
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion of the 2nd Season of Battlebots covering the 9th and 10th episodes of Battlebots Season 2.0 featuring a complete display of dominance in the Superheavyweights, the suggestion of horrific sound effects from Griz and a major clash between to different varieties of Thwackbot as Blade Runner takes on the Master.
Thu, October 08, 2020
S7 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episodes 7 & 8
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion of the 2nd Season of Battlebots covering the 7th and 8th episodes featuring a rematch from Season 1.0, a clash between two Icons of the Sport and the return of the legendary robot The Master.
Wed, September 30, 2020
S7 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episodes 5 & 6
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion of the 2nd Season of Battlebots covering the 5th and 6th episodes featuring the first episode with 4 battles, the last stand of the British Robots and the biggest shock of the tournament so far.
Thu, September 24, 2020
S7 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episodes 3 & 4
Alan and the Griz continue their discussion of the 2nd Season of Battlebots covering the 3rd and 4th episodes including the Battlebots debut of Panic Attack in an all UK vs USA episode, and the debut of Jay Leno's Chinkilla.
Thu, September 17, 2020
S7 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Battlebots Season 2.0 Episodes 1 & 2
IT'S NEW SEASON TIME!!!! Alan and the Griz are back with a discussion of the 2nd Season of Battlebots covering the first two episodes including the whole ONE match in Episode 1 as well as discussing the dozens of matches that we won't see.
Fri, September 11, 2020
Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars- The International League Championship
Alan and the Griz cover the 6 Nation Battle between Australia, Belgium, England, Ireland, Holland and the USA. This episode will also be released as a video episode. (link to be added later)
Wed, August 26, 2020
S6 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2000 Day 5
What happens when you combine a 1am recording, one tired boy, one boy on his 4th can and an episode containing 2 predictable events and and embarrassingly awful football tournament? This episode as Alan and the Griz conclude their coverage of Techno Games 2000.
Wed, August 19, 2020
S6 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2000 Day 4
It's a brand new Season for Rise of the Robots as Alan & The Griz discuss Day 4 of Techno Games featuring a return to the pool with three entrants (one of which hasn't aged well), a solar powered race (not that any of it gets show) and the final of the rope climbing.
Wed, August 05, 2020
S6 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2000 Day 3
It's a brand new Season for Rise of the Robots as Alan & The Griz discuss Day 3 of Techno Games featuring a return to the pool, the only pre-established event in the whole week, the first event where a human world record is defeated and the main event is the second round of the senior sprint, which is ... an experience.
Wed, July 29, 2020
S6 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Techno Games 2000 Day 1 & 2
It's a brand new Season for Rise of the Robots as Alan & The Griz discuss Days 1 & 2 in the first ever Techno Games featuring a sprint race with a robot that explodes (thankfully not in the petrol class) and the most obviously unfair race in history in the rope climbing event.
Mon, July 20, 2020
S5 Ep22: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars- The First World Championship (Part 2)
Alan & The Griz are joined by Rebecca for the second part of discussing Robot Wars: The First World Championship as Behemoth (ENG), Cerberus (CYP), Chaos 2 (ENG), Diotior (IRE), Mortis (ENG), Razer (ENG), Weldor (NI) and 101 (ENG) battle it out to become the first ever Robot Wars World Champion.
Wed, July 15, 2020
S5 Ep21: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars- The First World Championship (Part 1)
Alan & The Griz are back and joined by special guest Rebecca of the DCAU Podcast to watch the first Robot Wars World Championship (Rebecca's first experience of Robot Wars). This is the first of two parts as the trio watch the first round as 16 robots compete to be the first ever Robot Wars World Champion.
Wed, July 08, 2020
S5 Ep20: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3: THE GRAND FINAL
Alan & The Griz are back with the Grand Final of Series 3 of Robot Wars as Firestorm, Hypnodisc, Steg-o-Saw-Us and Chaos 2 Battle it out for the Robot Wars UK Championship.
Wed, July 01, 2020
S5 Ep19: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Semi Final B
Alan & The Griz are back with the first Robot Wars Series 3 Semi Final featuring 101, Beast of Bodmin, Blade, Evil Weevil, Gravedigger, Hypnodisc, Scutter's Revenge and Steg-o-saw-us, as they fight for a place in the series Grand Final.
Wed, June 24, 2020
S5 Ep18: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Semi Final A
Alan & The Griz are back with the first Robot Wars Series 3 Semi Final featuring Big Brother, Chaos 2, Firestorm, Mace 2, Panic Attack (2), Pitbull, Thing II, and Trident .
Wed, June 17, 2020
S5 Ep17: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode P
Alan & The Griz are back with Episode P of Series 3, the last of the heats, featuring the debuts of Trident & S.M.I.D.S.Y and the return of Dreadnaught
Wed, June 10, 2020
S5 Ep15: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode O
Alan & The Griz are back with Episode O featuring the return of Team Nemesis with Diotoir (which starts in more pieces that it finishes the episode) and the debut of one of the Iconic Robots as the Groundhog Team returns... with Firestorm
Wed, June 03, 2020
S5 Ep14: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode N
Alan & The Griz are back with Episode N featuring the Return of Killerhurtz and the debut of Thing II, the precursor of the Iconic Wild Thing
Thu, May 28, 2020
S5 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode M
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode L with the return of Former Semi-Finalists Plunderstorm (Plunderbird 3), former and future Grand-Finalists Pussycat, and the runner up of Series 2 Cassius 2 including the last on-screen appearance of one of the Icons of Combat Robotics Rex Garrod
Wed, May 20, 2020
S5 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode L
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode L with the debut of Panic Attack Spin-Off Evil Weevil.
Wed, May 13, 2020
S5 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode K
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode K featuring the return of the champion Panic Attack and the debut of X-Terminator
Wed, May 06, 2020
S5 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode J
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode J, featuring Round 2 of one of the greatest rivalries in Robot Wars. 101 vs King Buxton.
Thu, April 30, 2020
S5 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode I
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode H, featuring the return of Series 1 Champion with their new robot Beast of Bodmin.
Wed, April 22, 2020
S5 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode H
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode H, featuring the debut of Hypnodisc & the return of Alan's favourite team
Wed, April 15, 2020
S5 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode G
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode G featuring the return of Haardvark with a vast array of improvements, the return of Napalm with some stickers and the debut of a green bot that doesn't even get a proper introduction.... Steg-o-saw-us
Wed, April 08, 2020
S5 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode F
After watching arguably one of the greatest episodes of Robot Wars, Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode F, arguably one of the poorer episodes of the series with several robots that are a disappointment. The highlight of the episode is, in theory, the return of legendary robot Mortis with a price tag over £30,000, will this former Semi-Finalist take victory, or flatter to deceive.
Wed, April 01, 2020
S5 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode E
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode E , quite possibly one of the finest episodes of Robot Combat covered on the podcast to date, and quite possibly one of the greatest of all time. Featuring the debut of the Big Cheese, a robot with one of the finest trilogy of matches of any heat finalist, and the debut of arguably the most iconic robot of Robot Wars history.... Chaos 2
Wed, March 25, 2020
S5 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode D
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode D featuring the debut of the legendary Team Big Brother and The Hub Nuts (AKA Sir Chromalot), the emergence of one of the very few undefeated robots, and the tragic tale of Milly Ann Bug's Series 3 Campaign
Wed, March 18, 2020
S5 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode C
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode C featuring Blade aka the worlds scariest Lawnmower, a Middleweight Melee and the first victory of the most successful robot in Robot Wars History Razer
Wed, March 11, 2020
S5 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode B
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Series 3 of Robot Wars with Episode B featuring a Pitbull that looks like a dalmatian, a Robot with a caster wheel tail and a legendary robot struck down by a THE CURSE.... dang it
Wed, March 04, 2020
S5 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode A
Alan & The Griz start the full coverage of Robot Wars Series 3 covering …unsurprisingly... the first episode featuring a returning Semi-Finalist, a future Grand Finalist... and Red Dragon
Wed, March 04, 2020
Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 3 Episode 0: The Controversies
Alan & The Griz start their coverage of Robot Wars Series 3 with a brief overlook of several of the major controversial moments of the series both on and off screen
Wed, February 26, 2020
Rise of the Robots Podcast: 50th Episode Special w/ Reira Granger
Alan & The Griz are joined by Roboteer ,Podcaster and consumer of wheels Reira Granger to take a break from re-watching Robot Combat for a look back at the past 49 episodes. In this episode our two hosts and guest each discuss three robots they loved, three they hated and three with that special something all with one caveat, they must have debuted before the year 2000.
Wed, February 19, 2020
S4 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 14 & 15
Alan & The Griz end their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 14th and 15th episode where each fight earns it's winner the Giant Nut. Join Alan & The Griz as they discuss Hazard vs Deadblow, Vlad the Impaler vs Voltarc, DoAll vs Minion & The Middleweight , Heavyweight & Super-Heavyweight Melees.
Wed, February 12, 2020
S4 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 12 & 13
#BeirovsFaruq Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 12th and 13th episodes AKA the Semi Finals of the Middleweight, Heavyweight and Super-Heavyweight tournaments. This episode includes a proposal for a special episode of Battlebots (#BeirovsFaruq) and several big clashes including the controversial Pressure Drop vs the aggressive Deadblow
Wed, February 05, 2020
S4 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 10 & 11
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 10th and 11th Episode. This week's episode covers the last of the quarter finals in the remaining three weight classes. This includes a middle weight with an inconsistent name, one of the closest judges decisions of the series and a bruising main event between British favourite Killerhurtz and the infamous Mauler
Wed, January 29, 2020
S4 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 8 & 9
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 8th and 9th Episode. This week episode includes one robot whose axe attack would make Mortis jealous and the first champion is crowned as episode 9 features the Semi-Finals and Grand Final of the Lightweight Tournament.
Wed, January 22, 2020
S4 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 6 & 7
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 6th and 7th episode. The week sees the show get off to a less then auspicious start, but its fair to say double Biohazard more than makes up for it, and that's before we get some Tentomushi.
Wed, January 15, 2020
S4 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 4 & 5
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 4th and 5th episodes which includes the most controversial moment of the season and the first appearance of the defending heavyweight champion ...... Vlad the Impaler
Wed, January 08, 2020
S4 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Episodes 2 & 3
Alan & The Griz continue their coverage of Comedy Central's Battlebots Season 1.0 with the 2nd and 3rd Episodes featuring a Robot who seems to overcompensating, the return of a favourite British Bot and a explosive defense by the defending SuperHeavyweight champion
Wed, January 01, 2020
S4 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Season 1.0 Unaired Battles & Episode 1
Alan & The Griz begin their 4th series with the first episode of Comedy Central's Battlebots featuring the Iconic Tentomushi. Before they can get started however, they must cover the battles that didn't make it to television.
Fri, December 27, 2019
S3 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Bonus DCAU Podcast Episode 1 Batman : Mask of the Phantasm
Alan is launching a brand new podcast and as a special holiday treat here is the first ever episode of the DCAU Podcast discussing the first animated Batman movie to get a cinematic release... Mask of the Phantasm. Presented by Alan Sharpe & Rebecca Hart Edited by Alan Sharpe Theme: Chiptune Heros by TeknoAxe DCAU Podcast Twitter: @DCAUPodcast DCAU Podcast Email: dcaupodcast@yahoo.com
Thu, December 26, 2019
S3 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Grizmas Bonus Andrew Lindsey Interview
The Griz flies solo in this adventure, interviewing legendary Roboteer Andrew Lindsey and discussing the early days of Robot Wars and Battlebots where Lindsey competed with his robots Spike and Spike 2
Tue, December 24, 2019
S3 Ep10: Rise of the Robots Bonus: Battle in the Burgh
Alan & The Griz discuss the recent live event they both attended, "Battle in the 'Burgh" a beetle weight event that was the first live event in Scotland in a couple of years. Watch the event here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkB7lV1_Z6N6CcK3_3_sIgA
Mon, December 23, 2019
S3 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Las Vegas PPV 1999 (Part 2: Heavyweight Tournament)
Alan & The Griz conclude the first leg of their Battlebots adventure and the third season of the show with the first and only PPV. After covering the Super-heavyweights last week. Alan & Griz go into covering the main attraction of the show in many ways, the Heavyweight Tournament
Mon, December 16, 2019
S3 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Las Vegas PPV 1999 (Part 1: Super-Heavyweight Tournament)
Alan & The Griz continue their Battlebots adventure with the first and only PPV, this two hour show is so action packed that our duo have to split the coverage over two episodes this week covering the Super Heavyweight Division Tournament
Wed, December 11, 2019
S3 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Bugglebots Bonus Interview w/ Sarah Malyan
Alan & The Griz are joined by returning guest Bugglebots Co-Producer and Presenter Sarah Malyan to discuss the show as it enters it's second series. This interview covers the beginnings of Bugglebots as well as some of the robots to keep an eye on in the new season. SPOILER Warning- Whilst there are no spoilers for Bugglebots, there is spoilers for "The Battle In The 'Burgh" event.
Mon, December 09, 2019
S3 Ep6: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Long Beach 1999 (Part 2)
Alan & The Griz continue their Battlebots adventure with Part 2 of their dive into the first ever Battlebots Event in Long Beach. In this episode Alan & The Griz discuss the Middleweight and Heavyweight Tournaments to conclude the tournament coverage.
Mon, December 02, 2019
S3 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: BattleBots Long Beach 1999 (Part 1)
Alan & The Griz begin their Battlebots adventure with Part 1 of their dive into the first ever Battlebots Event in Long Beach. In this episode Alan & The Griz discuss a documentary discussing the event and start coverage of matches discussing the Lightweight Tournament.
Mon, November 25, 2019
S3 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars USA 1997
Alan & The Griz continue their dive into the early Robot Wars tournament with the final American Robot Wars event featuring an ever expanding entry list in all four weight categories with it's complicated structure throwing in a loser's bracket. The episode is concluded with the next part of an exclusive interview with Robot Wars competitor Andrew Lindsey who continued his Robot War's journey with Spike 2 in 1997
Mon, November 18, 2019
S3 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars USA 1996
Alan & The Griz continue their dive into the early Robot Wars tournament with the 1996 event featuring an ever expanding entry list in all four weight categories including the debut of the Iconic Biohazard. The episode is concluded with the first part of an exclusive interview with Robot Wars competitor Andrew Lindsey who debuted in 1996 with his robot Spike
Mon, November 11, 2019
S3 Ep2: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars USA 1995
Alan & The Griz continue their dive into the very origins of Robot Wars as they watch the 1995 Robot Wars event in San Francisco, America this week featuring the return of Griz's nightmare , the debut of the incredible LaMachine and a heavyweight tournament featuring duo-champions for the most bizarre reason imaginable.
Mon, November 04, 2019
S3 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars USA 1994
Alan & The Griz go back to the very dawn of Robot Combat for the first episode of Season 3. The very first "Robot Wars" event which took place on August 20th 1994 in San Francisco, America
Mon, October 28, 2019
S2 Ep19: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Summary
With Series 2 at an end, Alan & The Griz review the series discussing the highlights (and lowlights) of Robot Wars Series 2.
Mon, October 21, 2019
S2 Ep18: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 The Grudge Matches
With Series 2 Winding down we cover the last episode of the series, the Grudge Matches featuring not one but two fights with Mortis, and all too brief coverage of the other weight divisions.
Mon, October 14, 2019
S2 Ep17: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 The Grand Final
It is here, the end of all things.... Armageddon..... or the end of the main tournament. Listen to Alan and The Griz as they discuss the Grand Final of Robot Wars Series 2 between Cassius , Panic Attack, Killertron and defending champion Road Block
Mon, October 07, 2019
S2 Ep16: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Semi-Final B
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars with the second of the Semi Finals featuring the return of RoadBlock, Cassius, Haardvark, King Buxton, GBH & Plunderbird 2.
Mon, September 30, 2019
S2 Ep15: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Semi-Final A
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars with the first of the Semi Finals featuring the return of Napalm, Mace, Mortis, Killertron, Panic Attack & Behemoth in one of the most exciting and controversial episodes in Robot Wars History.
Mon, September 23, 2019
S2 Ep14: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode L
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars with the final heat of Series 2.
Mon, September 16, 2019
S2 Ep13: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Heat K
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the return of an Iconic Team. The International Wreck Crew are back with Plunderbird 2
Mon, September 09, 2019
S2 Ep12: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Heat J
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the return of Scrapper in it's new evolved form GBH. And a robot breaks.... Alan
Mon, September 02, 2019
S2 Ep11: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Heat I
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the beginnings of one of Robot Wars longest rivalries. The debut of King Buxton and the debut of the future Team 101 and their robot Robo Doc, it also features the..... glorious..... return of Cruella
Mon, August 26, 2019
S2 Ep10: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode H
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the return Rex Garrod with the Trailblazing Cassius.
Mon, August 19, 2019
S2 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode G
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the return of the Defending Champions Roadblock, The Iconic Nemesis and the debut of Killerhurtz.
Mon, August 12, 2019
S2 Ep8: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode F
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the debut of Panic Attack
Mon, August 05, 2019
S2 Ep7: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode E
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the return of Killertron (now in orange) and it's infamous pickaxe
Fri, August 02, 2019
S2 Ep6: BONUS EPISODE: Alex Brown (Tiny Toon, And His Army, Toon Raider, TR2, TR3)
Alan & The Griz are joined by a very special guest. The Captain of Team Toon: Alex Brown. Despite still being in his teens Alex already has over a decade of experience on the UK Live Scene winning several Annihilators and Tournaments both in the Featherweight and Heavyweight classes. His heavyweight robot TR2 even reached the Grand Final of the first series of the Robot Wars reboot, finishing 3rd over all and having the highest win percentage of any competitor. We discuss all this and more in our exclusive interview.
Mon, July 29, 2019
S2 Ep5: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode D
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the debut of two future Grand Finalists (One of which is a future champion) as well as the return of runner-up BodyHammer. And Elvis is back.
Tue, July 23, 2019
S2 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode B (RE-UPLOAD)
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the debut of Team Mace and the prequel to an icon of Robot Wars, the original Chaos (herein referred to as Chaos 1)
Mon, July 22, 2019
S2 Ep4: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode C
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring an upgraded Mortis as well as a record 3 other returning teams
Mon, July 15, 2019
S2 Ep3: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode B
Alan & The Griz continue coverage of Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the debut of Team Mace and the prequel to an icon of Robot Wars, the original Chaos (herein referred to as Chaos 1)
Fri, July 12, 2019
S2 Ep2: Bonus Interviews: Extreme Robots Bolton
Whilst down at the Extreme Robots Live Event down in Bolton, Alan managed to talk to several of the participating roboteers about their robots and insights into the work that takes place behind the scenes for these teams. The Teams interviewed are Team Panoramic (Tango/Panoramic Creations), Team Toon (TR2, TR3), Team Tartan Heart (Nessie) , Team Thor (Thor), Team ULL (Dead Bod), Team Conker (Crackers & Smash) & Team Gabriel/Saint (Gabriel, Cherub)
Mon, July 08, 2019
S2 Ep1: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 2 Episode A
Alan & The Griz kick off Series 2 of Robot Wars featuring the debut of Sir Killalot. The Dartford Girls Grammar School Team is back with Napalm...…. and the legendary debut of Team Deaths Piece De Resistance
Mon, July 01, 2019
S1 Ep9: Rise of the Robots: Robot Wars Series 1 Review
Alan & The Griz end their coverage of the first series of Robot Wars with a season review discussing the awards presented by the show, as well as discussing a few of our own.
Mon, June 24, 2019
S1 Ep8: BONUS EPISODE: Sarah Malyan (Nelly the EllyBot/High Five)
Alan & The Griz interview the mind behind King of Bots Featherweight and Battlebots Heavyweight robots both called Nelly the Ellybot. Sarah was also part of the team behind Robot Wars Series 9 Robot High Five is Co-Producer of Robot Combat Show Bugglebots and is the Kween of Popular Facebook Group Shuntposting
Mon, June 17, 2019
S1 Ep7: Rise of the Robots Episode 6 - Robot Wars Series 1 Episode F
Alan & The Griz watch the final episode of Series 1 of Robot Wars featuring the final ever stock robot, Alan's favourite robot of series 1 , oh, and the little matter of a Six Robot Battle to crown the FIRST EVER UK CHAMPION.
Mon, June 03, 2019
S1 Ep6: Rise of the Robots Episode 5 - Robot Wars Series 1 Episode E
Alan & The Griz watch the penultimate episode of Robot Wars Series 1 featuring the debut of the Legendary Team Cold Fusion as well as one of the most controversial finals in Robot Wars History
Mon, May 20, 2019
S1 Ep5: Rise of the Robots Episode 4 - Robot Wars Series 1 Episode D
Alan & The Griz watch the only episode of Robot Wars to feature exclusively featherweight bots.... with the winner getting a shot at a final currently featuring 3 heavyweights.
Mon, May 06, 2019
S1 Ep4: Rise of the Robots Episode 3 - Robot Wars Series 1 Episode C
Alan and The Griz discuss the Third episode of Robot Wars Series 1 featuring the debut of legendary Team "The Village Idiots" (Later Team Chaos).
Mon, April 22, 2019
S1 Ep3: Rise of the Robots Episode 2 - Robot Wars Series 1 Episode B
Rise of the Robots is a rewatch of BBC/Channel 5 UK Series Robot Wars and further Robot Combat shows. Presented by Alan & The Griz Logo by Gregg Watt Music - Master Machine by TeknoAxe Follow us on Twitter: @PodcastROTR Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastROTR
Mon, April 08, 2019
S1 Ep2: Rise of the Robots Episode 1 - Robot Wars Series 1 Episode A
Alan & The Griz discuss the first ever episode of Robot Wars Featuring the debut of 3 Legendary Robots/Teams: Roadblock, Killertron & Nemesis. Rise of the Robots is a Rewatch of BBC/Channel 5 UK Series Robot Wars and further Robot Combat shows. Presented by Alan & The Griz Logo by Gregg Watt Music - Master Machine by TeknoAxe www.twitter.com/PodcastROTR Email- rotrpodcast@gmail.com
Mon, April 08, 2019
S1 Ep1: Rise Of The Robots Episode 0- Meet Your Hosts
Alan Sharpe & The Griz introduce themselves before the Robots Rise
Mon, April 08, 2019
S1 Ep1: Rise Of The Robots Episode 0- Meet Your Hosts
Alan Sharpe & The Griz introduce themselves before the Robots Rise
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