BungleTech: A BattleTech Podcast
By Nathan Hunt
Listened to all we have and can't wait for more? We publish an episode on the 27th of each month.
BungleTech: A BattleTech PodcastNov 17, 2023
Episode 17 - Our Review Remembrance
In our seventeenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take some time to step back and reflect on the reviews our podcast has garnered so far and what they mean to us, we regale on the hot death of a Catapult in our battlefield outcome report, and discuss a recent strategic bungle we made on the table.
Our Honourable Patreon Supporters
- Technicians: Dire Situation, Gus, Matthew Hopper, Ryan Fletcher, Seth WhiteFox
- MechWarriors: Caleb Edward, Lorian Sunrider, MetalEd
- Loremasters: MagnumDanger, Retro Lazer
Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 1:15
- Podcast Primary Topic - 5:35
- Battlefield Outcome Report - 1:07:20
- Rule Check Discovery - 1:11:15
BungleTech Links
- BungleTech Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/BungleTech
- BungleTech Twitter -> https://www.twitter.com/BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under BungleTech https://discord.gg/ahe6QdCPfg
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook -> https://1drv.ms/o/s!AiU1hP8RhYzUnY8NHCweqOQuZr7jXg?e=l4ZgFg
Bonus - INN Boots on the Ground Special Broadcast
In a special episode of INN Boots on the Ground, Nathaniel Smithson takes a break from his battlefield reporting and interviews famed holovid producer Jason Hansa regarding his newest risque creative exploit scheduled for release across the Inner Sphere next year.
Episode 16 - Diving Deep with Constantin from Hired Steel
In our sixteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Constantin from Hired Steel as we talk well… we talk about a LOT, we share some interesting clarifications from our last episode in our extraordinary proclamation segment, reflect on the Classic BattleTech mistakes Hired Steel's pilots were making on the battlefield, and read The Great UrbanMech Uprising written by Eric Salzman.
Our Honourable Patreon Supporters
- Technicians: Dire Situation, Gus, Klint, Ryan Fletcher, Seth WhiteFox
- MechWarriors: Caleb Edward, Lorian Sunrider, MetalEd
- Loremasters: MagnumDanger, RetroLazer
Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 1:10
- Podcast Primary Topic - 5:10
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - 1:44:15
- Rule Check Discovery - 2:16:35
BungleTech Links
- BungleTech Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/BungleTech
- BungleTech Twitter -> https://twitter.com/BungletechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub under BungleTech
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook -> https://1drv.ms/o/s!AiU1hP8RhYzUnY8NHCweqOQuZr7jXg?e=l4ZgFg
Guest Links
- Hired Steel YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@TMC_
- Hired Steel Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/tmcde
- No Guts No Galaxy Hired Steel Interview -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNhRGfR_ui4&list=PLS_5K7X8sAtmaOu0XuS-DeiuNBoiOlQnm&index=11
- Renegade HPG Hired Steel Interview -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=641FBh3LhcE
Episode 15 - The Flavour of BattleTech
In our fifteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I savour the flavour of BattleTech as we share our favourite flavour text excerpts from the BattleMech Manual and Campaign Operations, we highlight the absurdity of a recent Solaris VII tournament in our Battlefield Highlight, discuss both a targeting and critical hit mistake that made units so much harder to kill, and read a excerpt from Behind the Stick written by Jason Hansa.
Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 1:10
- Podcast Primary Topic - 3:07
- Battlefield Outcome Report - 44:00
- Rule Check Discovery - 50:30
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - 1:05:00
Our Honourable Patreon Supporters
- Technicians: Dire Situation, Gus, Klint
- MechWarriors: Caleb Edward, MetalEd
- Loremasters: MagnumDanger, Retro Lazer
BungleTech Links
- BungleTech Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/BungleTech
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under BungleTech
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook
Episode 14 - BattleTech Resolutions with Tex
In this episode we are joined by the voice of BattleTech, as defined by Tren Sparks, Tex as we chat about what it is that makes Tex tick, we spend some time sharing our BattleTech New Years resolutions, get a little weird in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss an engine and walking mistake, and read a sample of the short story Flying Kites by Daniel Isberner.
Let's start this New Year out right MechWarriors, hop into the hot seat, and get ready for a bumpy ride!
Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 1:28
- Podcast Primary Topic - 2:55
- Battlefield Outcome Report - 1:31:25
- Rule Mistake Discovery - 1:36:30
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - 1:50:05
BungleTech Links
- BungleTech Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BungleTech
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase - https://discord.gg/ahe6QdCPfg -> Under BungleTech
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook - > https://1drv.ms/o/s!AiU1hP8RhYzUnY8NHCweqOQuZr7jXg?e=l4ZgFg
Guest Links
- Renegade HPG BattleTech Trading Card Game Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/battletechtcg
- Tex Talk's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@theblackpantslegion
Our Honourable Patreon Supporters
- Technicians: Klint
- MechWarriors: Caleb Edward, Metal Ed
- Loremasters: MagnumDanger, Retro Lazer
Episode 13 - Bringing Back the Party to Classic BattleTech
In our thirteenth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a detour in the spirit of the season and share our appreciation for all those across the BattleTech community that have made an impression on our journey so far, we offer some exciting and equally strange ideas to bring the party back to Classic BattleTech, and read an excerpt from A Fox on Galatea by Bryan Young. This is it MechWarriors, your official BungleTech Holiday Special let us pray to Kerensky it does not go down in history with infamy.
Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic - 1:50
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 41:15
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - 46:00
BungleTech Links
- BungleTech Patreon
- BungleTech Twitter-> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under BungleTech
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook
Our Honourable Patreon Supporters
- Technicians: Klint
- MechWarriors: Lorian Sunrider, Metal Ed
- Loremasters: MagnumDanger, Retro Lazer
Episode 12 - Artificial Intelligence on the BattleTech Table with Lynnvander Studios
In our twelve deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by Lynnvander Studios as we talk BattleTech Aces and AI on the BattleTech table, we share some BungleTech news in our extraordinary proclamation segment, relish the vicious kill of a Warhammer by a Shrike in our Battlefield Outcome Report, reflect on a woods cover rule our venerable guest had been making, and read a sample collection from Operation Lancaster by Devon Ramsey and Donald Butler.
Our Honourable Patreon Supporters
- Technicians: Thomas Klinkhammer
- MechWarriors: Paul Mabbott
- Loremasters: Richard Johnson
Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 1:25
- Podcast Primary Topic - 2:35
- Battlefield Outcome Report - 1:08:10
- Rule Check Discovery - 1:14:15
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - 1:25:20
Guest Links
- Lynnvander Website at https://lynnvander.rocks/
- Six Sides of Gaming Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/sixsidesofgaming
BungleTech Links
- BungleTech Patreon
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under BungleTech
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook
Operation Lancaster
The winners of the Custom Hunt of the Black Marauder Initiative Deck draw were Aster117, Atlas, Ham Pants, MagnumDanger, and Rose.
Episode 11 - INSERT YOUR NAME Survey Results + The Black Marauder
In our eleventh deployment of BungleTech we are back to our regular format starting off with my spheroid co-host Michael and I reviewing the results of our INSERT YOUR NAME HERE's BattleTech Favourites survey, we regale on an epic Cyclops sniper shot in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss a recently discovered OMEGA bungle, read a sample from the Marauder Anthology by Lance Scarinci, and share a quick special announcement in our extraordinary proclamation segment.
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TychorionDraws Twitter (artist of the Black Marauder intiative deck art): https://twitter.com/tychorion1
Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation - 1:20
- Podcast Primary Topic - 3:50
- Battlefield Outcome Report - 1:37:35
- Rule Check Discovery - 1:42:00
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - 1:55:10
BungleTech Links
- BattleTech Podcast Public Content Notebook
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under BungleTech
Episode 10 - Interviewing BattleTech Podcast Creators
In our tenth deployment of BungleTech we are doing something extra special. I took some time recently to reach out to all active BattleTech podcast content creators to chat and I heard back from the vast majority of them. This episode consists of sharing these interviews, interwoven with a little intellectually sensual treat from my spheroid co-host Michael.
Due to the total length of these interviews, we will be taking a break from our other regular segments which will return in glory in Episode 11 next month with a special surprise! In this deployment I am privileged to chat with Battle Babes, BattlePod, Battletopia Stories, the Calgary BattleTech League, the MechBay, Mercenary Star, Of Mechs and Men, On the Origins of BattleMechs, Renegade HPG, Unicorn Company, the Valhalla Club, and Wolfnet.
Timecodes for each interview can be found in the podcast description in case you want to jump around. My MechWarrior friends, let's get this deployment on the battlefield!
Interview Segment Start Times:
- Renegade HPG 2:50
- BattlePod 20:45
- On the Origins of BattleMechs 32:35
- The MechBay 57:40
- Battle Babes 1:13:50
- Mercenary Star 1:36:00
- Of Mech's and Men 1:52:05
- The Valhalla Club 2:12:10
- Wolfnet 2:35:50
- The Calgary BattleTech League 2:59:35
- Battletopia Stories 3:12:15
- Unicorn Company 3:27:45
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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BungleTech Links:
- BattleTech Podcast Public Creator Content Resources Notebook
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under the BungleTech booth text channel.
Episode 9 - INSERT YOUR NAME HERE's BattleTech Favourites
In our ninth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I take a journey through our Favourite BattleTech things as we walk through a comprehensive list of our most loved well… everything, return to our battlefield outcome report with the cautionary tale of a Jenner IIC that thought it could but really couldn't, stand tall and proclaim how we recently became conscious of our consciousness roll mistakes, and read a sample from the emotional short story Undefeated written by Giles Gammage. Steel Vipers foreverrrrrrr!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 1:18
- Battlefield Outcome Report 80:41
- Rule Check Discovery 85:23
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 93:01
BungleTech Links:
- BattleTech Podcast Public Creator Content Resources Notebook
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under the BungleTech booth text channel.
Episode 8 - Storytelling with Tren Sparks
In our eighth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by one of the legendary voices of BattleTech Tren Sparks as we discuss storytelling in the BattleTech Universe, we deviate from our BattleField Report with something extra special, take a moment to discuss a variety of mistakes keeping us jumping around like fools, and read the short story Run, Locust, Run by Westin Riverside.
So sit back, sip a cocktail of Necrosia, and relax for this deployment MechWarriors, we're going on a vision quest!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 1:05
- Battlefield Outcome Report 1:04:45
- Rule Check Discovery 1:13:25
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 1:27:30
Tren Spark Links
BungleTech Links
- BattleTech Podcast Public Creator Content Resources Notebook
- BungleTech Twitter -> BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Email -> BungleTech@outlook.com
- BungleTech Discord Homebase -> Under the BungleTech booth text channel.
Episode 7 - Roleplaying in the BattleTech Universe
In our seventh deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by roleplaying extraordinaire Dante as we discuss our experiences roleplaying in the BattleTech universe, highlight an insane Death From Above moment, take a look at a shared misconception on piloting checks that helped keep us out of the muck, discuss the results of our BattleTech Initiative Deck survey, and read a sample from Clan Wolverine: A Shattered Sphere Sourcebook written by our guest Dante Abbey.
Crank up those tunes and drown out the bass of those ACs cracking through your carapace, this deployment is gonna get dicey!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 1:15
- Battlefield Outcome Report 1:01:45
- Rule Check Discovery 1:05:05
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 1:28:25
Important Links
- BattleTech Podcast Public Creator Content Resources Notebook
- BungleTech Twitter @ BungleTechTweet
- BungleTech Discord Homebase > Under the BungleTech Booth Text Channel
- BungleTech Email @ BungleTech@outlook.com
Episode 6 - The BattleMech Manual with Keith Hann
In our sixth deployment of Bungletech my spheroid co-host Michael and I are joined by the Precentor Martial of the BattleMech Manual, Keith Hann, as we have an in-depth discussion on this amazing BattleTech resource, in our Battlefield Outcome Report highlight the plight of a poor pitiful Piranha, in our Rule Discovery segment discuss how our rule mistakes regarding water had us splashing around in the 'Mech kiddie pool, and read a sample of the short story Protector of the Blood by Charles Gideon.
Take a shot of Can-Do and power up those fusion engines MechWarriors, lets get this deployment on the battlefield!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation 1:10
- Podcast Primary Topic 1:55
- Battlefield Outcome Report 1:13:35
- Rule Check Discovery 1:17:55
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 1:32:15
Want to connect? You can find us on Twitter @ BungletechTweet, via email at BungleTech@outlook.com, or on the BungleTech text channel on the Valhalla Club Discord linked here.
Also, want to check out our game modes? We have shared them all in a handy BattleTech podcast community resource linked here.
Also also, want to check out Gallery 3025? You can find it linked here.
Episode 5 - Most Broken and Useless BattleTech Initiative Cards
In our fifth deployment of BungleTech my spheroid co-host Micheal and I take a deep dive into my true love, the Battletech Initiative Deck, and talk about our top 4 picks for most broken and most useless initiative cards, in our Battlefield Outcome Report highlight a vengeful kill on a Victor, talk about an order of operations mistake we have been making with artillery, and read a sample of the short story The Plowshare by D.G.P. Rector.
Get down and take cover MechWarriors, cause those longtom shots are creeping in hex by hex, this deployment is gonna be a blast!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 1:00
- Battlefield Outcome Report 43:15
- Rule Check Discovery 45:50
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 54:20
Want to connect? You can find us on Twitter @ BungletechTweet, via email at BungleTech@outlook.com, or on the BungleTech text channel on the Valhalla Club Discord linked here.
Also, want to check out our game modes? We have shared them all in a handy BattleTech podcast community resource linked here.
The Most Broken & Useless Battletech Initiative Deck card survey has now closed, the results are reviewed in Episode 7.
Episode 4 - Hidden Objectives
In our fourth deployment of BungleTech we wrap up the journey through our mad minds by explaining the hidden objectives we leverage in our game modes, regale on an absolutely destroyed Mad Dog in our Battlefield Outcome Report, discuss a falling mistake that led to some comical results, and read a sample of the short story Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Blind Arrogance.
Mechwarriors, lock those machine guns on rapid-fire and get prepped to embrace the heat, this deployment is gonna get hot.
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Extraordinary Proclamation 0:55
- Podcast Primary Topic 1:50
- Battlefield Outcome Report 42:55
- Rule Check Discovery 44:50
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 53:35
Want to connect? You can find us on Twitter @ BungletechTweet, via email at BungleTech@outlook.com, or on the BungleTech text channel on the Valhalla Club Discord linked here.
Also, want to check out our game modes? We have shared them all in a handy BattleTech podcast community resource linked here.
Note: A quick correction to the pronunciation of Waco Rangers in the Stories of the Inner Sphere segment. The pronunciation used in the sample read of WHACK-O is used primarily by the Wolf Dragoons, a more accurate pronunciation would be WAY-KO.
Episode 3 - Custom Game Modes
In our third deployment of BungleTech we take some time to break down our radical, and probably not balanced, house game modes, report on an epic attack by Aidan Pryde in our Battlefield Outcome Report, talk about a critical rule mistake that led to some whacky on the table outcomes, and read a sample of the short story Airs Above the Ground by Jason Hansa. Hold down those triggers Mechwarriors, and get those PPCs charged up, this deployment is gonna be a blast!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 0:55
- Battlefield Outcome Report 48:55
- Rule Check Discovery 51:45
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 1:03:30
Want to connect? You can find us on Twitter @ BungletechTweet, via email at BungleTech@outlook.com, or on the BungleTech text channel on the Valhalla Club Discord linked here.
Also, want to check out our game modes? We have shared them all in a handy BattleTech podcast community resource linked here.
Episode 2 - How We Play
In our second deployment of BungleTech we chat with Michael about how we play our games and why we play this way, report on the death of a Zeus by a self-inflicted fist to face in our Battlefield Outcome Report, share a small yet important rule mistake we made recently, and read a sample of the short story Up Close found in Shrapnel issue 11. Its time to hot load those LRMs, give a quick pray that our launchers don't get crit, and get this deployment onto the battlefield, seyla!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 0:50
- Battlefield Outcome Report 56:05
- Rule Check Discovery 59:10
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 1:12:45
Want to connect? You can find us on Twitter @ BungletechTweet, via email at BungleTech@outlook.com, or on the BungleTech text channel on the Valhalla Club Discord linked here.
Also, want to check out our game modes? We have shared them all in a handy BattleTech podcast community resource linked here.
Episode 1 - Why BattleTech?
In today's deployment of BungleTech we talk about 'Why BattleTech?' with our Spheroid co-host Michael, reflect on a dead summoner pilot in our battlefield highlight, talk about a hugeeeeeee rule mistake we have been making, and read a sample of a story from Shrapnel. Its gonna get spicy, strap on your cooling vests mechwarriors and lets get this deployment on the battlefield. Seyla!
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We are now on Patreon! Want to support our bungling adventures? We reward backers with exclusive prizes, unique opportunities for recognition, and the ability to be involved in shaping the direction of our podcast. Search BungleTech on Patreon or click here for more details.
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Segment Start Times
- Podcast Primary Topic 0:50
- Battlefield Outcome Report 21:55
- Rule Check Discovery 26:10
- Stories of the Inner Sphere 42:55
Want to connect? You can find us on Twitter @ BungletechTweet, via email at BungleTech@outlook.com, or on the BungleTech text channel on the Valhalla Club Discord linked here.
Also, want to check out our game modes? We have shared them all in a handy BattleTech podcast community resource linked here.
BungleTech: A BattleTech Podcast - Trailer
BungleTech is a BattleTech podcast created by lovers of, not experts in, BattleTech. Stomp with us through the Inner Sphere to the Deep Periphery as we share the adventures and stories we have discovered throughout the Classic BattleTech Table Top universe!
This episode is a trailer of the adventures to come. Future podcasts to include:
- Diverse Topics - Themed topics and guests!
- Battlefield Highlights - Radical moments and the rules that made them happen!
- Rule Check Discoveries - The mistakes we have made, and why they change everything!
- Stories of the Inner Sphere - Short audio production stories as found in BattleTech literature!
Feedback and comments can be sent to us on Twitter @BungletechTweet or via email at BungleTech@outlook.com.
Seyla!