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On the Origin of Battlemechs

Chandler Reller, Mario, Kevin "Valkerie", Phil "Phaz"

Booking Overview

A tabletop-focused Battletech lore show that walks through specific mechs in chronological order, starting from their earliest models. It’s aimed at new and casual players, with occasional companion segments that bring in local community voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 232

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 744 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

james.brent.stewart@gmail.com

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Host

Chandler Reller - Co-host and editor for On the Origin of Battlemechs. Produces tabletop Battletech lore content intended to help new and casual players understand mech origins and chronology.

Mario - Co-host (appears alongside Chandler on multiple episodes) contributing to episode narration/discussion for specific Battletech vehicles/mechs within the show’s chronological framework.

Kevin "Valkerie" - Local community participant featured in a special episode recap about running events; contributes as a guest rather than a recurring host based on the provided data.

Phil "Phaz" - Local community participant featured in the same special event recap; provides perspective on organizing and running Battletech tabletop events.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Active tabletop Battletech community members—especially people involved in local events, organizing play experiences, or with recognized in-community knowledge of Battletech lore.
Required Achievements:  
Organized or run Battletech tabletop events, Community participation in regional conventions, Demonstrated familiarity with Battletech mech lore and play

Recent Guest Discussions

Phil "Phaz" - Socal Advance!con Event Recap; Contribution To Running Local Battletech Events.

Kevin "Valkerie" - Socal Advance!con Event Recap; Experiences Running Battletech Events For The First Time.

Recent Topics

Mech Lore, Tabletop, Battletech, Gaming, Science Fiction

Episodes

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On the Origin of Battlemechs
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2026 State of the Podcast(s)

October 15, 2026

In this special episode Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss our absence and lack of episodes across the shows. Life has been chaotic for all three of us, which has understandably taken a chunk out of the time we can put towards the shows. We are currently aiming for beginning to get the release pace back at the end of this year so we can go full steam ahead into the next. Here's to a revival in the end of 2026 and a strong 2027! - The On the Origins Crew

On the Origins: SoCal ADVANCE!Con Recap

May 31, 2026

In today's special episode, Chandler is joined by local comrades Kevin "Valkerie" and Phil "Phaz" to go over a recent event where Kevin and Chandler ran events for the first time! 8Box Studios: https://www.8boxstudio.com  Aries Games and Miniatures: https://ariesgamesandminis.com  Edited by: Chandler Patreon https://linktr.ee/uroboros_of_old Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III

Armor Up Episode 46: The Tokugawa Heavy Tank

May 06, 2026

Chandler and Mario rev the engines and wheel forward with the Tokugawa Heavy Tank, a wheeled heavy tank for the DCMS! For those noting the episode sounds different, we used a different editing method for this episode. Please let us know if you like/dislike how the audio turned out! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon https://linktr.ee/uroboros_of_old Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with On the Origin of Battlemechs?

On the Origin of Battlemechs is hosted by Chandler Reller and Mario. Its publicly listed email is james.brent.stewart@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for On the Origin of Battlemechs?

The publicly listed email for On the Origin of Battlemechs: james.brent.stewart@gmail.com.

How many listeners does On the Origin of Battlemechs have?

Podseeker estimates On the Origin of Battlemechs reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for On the Origin of Battlemechs?

On the Origin of Battlemechs typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Active tabletop Battletech community members—especially people involved in local events, organizing play experiences, or with recognized in-community knowledge of Battletech lore. Common among recent guests: Organized or run Battletech tabletop events; Community participation in regional conventions; Demonstrated familiarity with Battletech mech lore and play. Recent guests include Phil "Phaz" and Kevin "Valkerie".

How hard is it to get booked on On the Origin of Battlemechs?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does On the Origin of Battlemechs cover?

Recent episodes cover Mech Lore, Tabletop, Battletech, Gaming, and Science Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

james.brent.stewart@gmail.com

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