This episode on The Havoc Rundown, we’re diving into one of the biggest weekends in modern combat robotics: the first-ever NHRL Pro Tour event.

Justin, Ryan, Thomas, Tony, and special fifth-chair guest Julian Papasian break down the atmosphere, format, fights, production, and what this new pro-style event could mean for the future of the sport. We also sit down with Joe Copenhaver, builder and driver of Deadrise, to talk about competing on the Pro Tour stage, controlled chaos in the cage, his background in robotics and engineering, and what makes Deadrise such a dangerous machine in the 30-pound division.

Huge thanks to Joe for joining us, sharing his stories, and giving us an inside look at the event from a builder’s perspective.

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Share this episode with your team, your friends, your local builders, or anyone who loves combat robotics. We’ll see you in the arena.