On this episode of Behind the Bots, we catch up with Kraken captain Matt Spurk, who gives us the origin story of his fire-breathing, aquatic-themed crusher bot, why pirates, and who’s inside the anglerfish.

This week’s combat robotics event calendar:

> Oct. 26: MassDestruction 18, Boston MA

> Oct. 26: ARC RoboRumble, Chandler AZ

> Oct. 26: A Very Spooky Tournament 2: They Won't Stay Dead! Richmond CA

> Oct. 26: MORF at the Expo 2, Joplin MO

> Oct. 26 + 27: Kilobots 44: Calgary Robot Smash-Up, Calgary Canada

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