The Biggest Story Ever Told: Our Interview with MegaBots Cofounder Matt Oehrlein

<p>The Biggest Story Ever Told: Our Interview with MegaBots Cofounder Matt Oehrlein</p> <p> </p> <p>This week on the podcast, we go big - literally - with a story so crazy it’s almost hard to believe. Cofounder Matt Oehrlein and his team made headlines in 2015, when they challenged Japan’s Suidobashi Heavy Industry to the world’s first international mech robot duel. The duel garnered 8.5 million views on YouTube...and 8.5 million different opinions on the outcome. Late last year, MegaBots declared bankruptcy and sold off its assets. We go deep on the history of the company, his experience building and fighting Eagle Prime, and what the future of giant fighting robots might possibly hold.</p> <p> </p> <p>Link to the Eagle Prime vs. Kuratas Giant Robot Duel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-ouLX8Q9UM'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-ouLX8Q9UM</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Link to Team OuiOui’s GoFundMe: <a href='https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-build-this-250lb-glasscannon-battle-robot'>gofundme.com/f/help-build-this-250lb-glasscannon-battle-robot</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>This week’s combat robotics event calendar!</p> <p> </p> <p>Feb. 8</p> <p>Severn, MD</p> <p>Pre-St. Valentine’s Day Bot Massacre</p> <p>Plastic antweights</p> <p>Organized by Maryland Area Combat Robotics Organization</p> <p>robotcombatevents.com/events/499</p> <p> </p> <p>Feb. 8</p> <p>Richmond, CA</p> <p>Bay Area Bot Battles</p> <p>Fairyweights, antweights and plastic antweights</p> <p>Organized by Bay Area Robotic Combat</p> <p>facebook.com/Bay-Area-Robotic-Combat-BARC-341570389979396</p> <p> </p> <p>Feb. 8</p> <p>Rocklin, CA</p> <p>NRL Sacramento: California Clash</p> <p>12-pounders and 15-pounders</p> <p>Organized by the National Robotics League</p> <p>robotcombatevents.com/events/467</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/behindthebots</p> <p>Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts</p> <p>Tell a friend about the show; we really appreciate your support!</p>