On the Origin of Battlemechs

Games #231

On the Origin of Battlemechs is a podcast centered around the table top of Battletech. Each episode looks at a specific Mech in the Battletech universe. The subject Mech of each episode will be chronologically sequenced by first model. This podcast is intended as a resource for new and casual players of Battletech table top and Mech lore.

OtO Event Review: Strategicon "OrrCon" 2025
Apr 3, 2025 – 01:17:04
On the Generalities of GMs Episode 13
Apr 1, 2025 – 51:05
Armor Up Episode 41: Nighthawk PA(L)
Mar 3, 2025 – 47:58
OtOoB Ep 135: The Hornet
Feb 24, 2025 – 01:00:08
OtOoB Ep 134: The Blackjack
Jan 13, 2025 – 01:30:01
Armor Up Episode 40: Demons and Magi
Dec 31, 2024 – 58:43
OtOoB Ep 133: The Atlas Part C
Dec 2, 2024 – 01:28:43
Armor Up Episode 39: The Gabriel and Rotunda
Oct 28, 2024 – 01:05:18
OtOoB Ep 132: The Atlas Part B
Oct 21, 2024 – 01:19:20
Aviator Academics Ep 5
Oct 15, 2024 – 01:06:44
OtOoB Ep 131: The Atlas Part A
Sep 9, 2024 – 01:28:10
OtOoB Gencon Recap
Aug 24, 2024 – 01:22:22
Armor Up Episode 38: Pollux ADA Tank
Aug 23, 2024 – 20:04
OtOoB Ep 130: The Dragon Part B
Aug 5, 2024 – 57:25
OtOoB Interview: Craig A. Reed, Jr.
Jul 19, 2024 – 01:20:45
OtOoB Ep 129: The Dragon Part A
Jul 1, 2024 – 01:06:58
Armor Up Episode 37: Galleon Light Tank
Jun 17, 2024 – 52:16
OtOoB Ep 128: The Javelin
Jun 10, 2024 – 59:54
Aviator Academics Episode 4
Jun 3, 2024 – 41:03
OtOoB Ep 127: The King Crab Part B
May 20, 2024 – 01:35:02
Armor Up Episode 36: Chevalier and Lightning
Apr 29, 2024 – 52:27
On the Generalities of GMs Ep 3.5
Apr 1, 2024 – 01:10:51
OtOoB Extra Episode: Farther Country
Apr 1, 2024 – 33:56
OtOoB Ep 126: The King Crab Part A
Mar 25, 2024 – 01:10:49
Aviator Academics 3: Warships and Jumpships 2350 - 2400
Feb 16, 2024 – 01:49:12
On the Origins: Las Vegas Open 2024
Feb 7, 2024 – 01:19:35
Armor Up Episode 35: Maxim & Maxim II
Feb 5, 2024 – 01:17:53
OtOoB Ep 125: The Mercury
Feb 2, 2024 – 56:33
Aviator Academics Episode 2: The 2300's
Dec 24, 2023 – 51:27
OtOoB Ep 124: The Cicada
Nov 28, 2023 – 01:11:13
Armor Up Episode 34: Puma and Marksman
Nov 20, 2023 – 50:10
Aviator Academics Episode 1: 2300 through 2350
Nov 6, 2023 – 01:11:32
Aviator Academics
Oct 23, 2023 – 13:18
Armor Up Episode 33: The Thor and Thumper Artillery Vehicles
Sep 25, 2023 – 50:34
OtOoB Ep 123: The Panther Part B
Sep 18, 2023 – 49:34
2023 GenCon Recap
Aug 23, 2023 – 01:52:18
OtOoB & AU at Gencon 2023
Jul 31, 2023 – 01:03
Armor Up Ep 32: The Ripper Infantry Transport VTOL & More
Jul 31, 2023 – 01:01:40
OtOoB Ep 122: The Panther Part A
Jul 25, 2023 – 01:02:40
Armor Up Episode 31: The Bulldog
Jun 30, 2023 – 36:44
OtOoB Ep 121: The Osprey
Jun 18, 2023 – 43:58
Armor Updating: Technical Difficulties
May 23, 2023 – 03:02
OtOoB Ep 120: The Rampage
May 8, 2023 – 39:35
Armor Up Episode ???
Apr 12, 2023 – 49:50
OtOoB Ep 119: The Crockett (Katana)
Apr 12, 2023 – 01:08:25
Armor Up Ep 30.B: The Rhino
Mar 13, 2023 – 40:11
OtOoB Ep 118: The Bombardier
Mar 6, 2023 – 33:26
Armor Up: March 2023 update
Feb 27, 2023 – 03:12
OtOoB Feb 2023 Update
Feb 20, 2023 – 05:15
Armor Up: Las Vegas Open Recap
Feb 13, 2023 – 51:50

Recent Reviews

dixiedemon

Great show

I miss the mechs. not a huge fan of the armor and aero episodes… but the season 1 stuff is phenomenal however!
ByzantineFalcon

Great Podcast

Great show for anyone who wants to dive into the deep end of battletech lore. The cast covers the subject in depth and in an easy to listen way. It’s like hanging out with friends at the store. I’d like the sound to be a little louder (I have to max out my radio while driving), but great show regardless.
Twolf066

Too much inner sphere

You guys are missing like half the setting. Incomplete.
mycroft000

Enjoying the show more with the novel talk and the deep dives on topics outside of mechs

The only thing really keeping this from being a 5 star review is the sound effects to avoid the explicit tag. Either accept the tag, or learn to keep the explicit language out so the effects aren’t needed. Addendum: Foundation analysis should have its own separate feed.
Darksol Steelheart

Fantastic, only slight issues

Those being: 1st) I’d really appreciate if you guys would record louder. Even at max volume, my earbuds can barely play you over the ambient sounds around my job (retail, not terribly loud) 2nd) I assumed that this was going in the order of appearance, but, if so, they’ve completely skipped over my favorite mech! This is mostly a joke, I know they’ll get to my precious King Crab, someday. All the same, fantastic show, full of solid official info, and interesting opinions from the hosts and their expertise. I will absolutely change my review to 5 stars if they fix the volume issue.
chrisandjo

Great Battletech Podcast

I look forward to your podcast every week and really enjoy how you mix mech reviews with historical lore.
sith bunny

Came for the mechs, stayed for the history

I enjoy the combination of history and game meta when discussing the mechs. My favorite section added in later early episodes was the data dive on equipment, factions and eras.
someguy878

Top tier battletech talk

I hardly leave reviews but these guys are really good at research and discussion. If you’re an older fan or new this is worth a listen
TehSquare

Great for lore and tabletop fans

Very enjoyable podcast, lots of good in-universe lore and discussion of tabletop usage. Highly recommended
Kedda Flex

A great new addition to battletech podcasting!

An amazing topical and family-friendly podcast. Easy to binge and the perfect partner for a long night of painting.
SelectAgate0

Awesome!

Been waiting for more podcasts and y’all sound like you’ve nailed the niche! (A current easy comparison for a powered actuator is the wing actuators used in Naval aircraft, and others, to fold and/or rotate the wings.) Looking forward to more shows! Don’t burnout by going too fast!