MechWarrior Josh, Denham, & Steve

The Mechbay

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Tabletop BattleTech podcast featuring tips and tricks, lance reviews, community spotlights, interviews, and more. Whether you are brand new to the world of BattleTech or a veteran pilot looking to learn a few new tricks we promise there’s something for you. https://linktr.ee/themechbay

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MechWarrior Josh, Denham, & Steve

Episodes

Ep 110: Reactor Core Stress Test 16.10.2026 1:45:49

The Mechbay talks how Core is playing for them and what new vibes it brings to the table. CRAB-BACK CHARITY Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jac...

Ep 109: Old Bay and Alpha Strike 11.09.2026 1:53:27

The Mechbay and special guest Dave talk about Brawl in The Bay Alpha Strike Tournament. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam "De...

Ep 108: My Sword and my Shield 27.08.2026 2:17:20

The Mechbay reviews the new Battletech Core Rules for new Mech armors and Physical Weapons. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam &quo...

Ep 107: BattleTech Core Starter Box and Updated Offensive Equipment 12.08.2026 1:55:36

The Mechbay reviews the new Battletech Starter Box, the LoreScape Kickstarter, and then they deep dive into the new and updated ranged offensive options in the new BattleTech Core Book. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 500...

Ep 106: The Core 23.07.2026 1:51:59

The Mechbay talks about the initial release of the core rules changes and how they will change games of BattleTech on the tabletop. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Ser...

Ep 105: Draconis Reach First Impressions 08.06.2026 1:32:30

The Mechbay talks about their initial impressions and thoughts on Hot Spot: Draconis Reach for BattleTech. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jaco...

Ep 104: Advanced Battle Armor Rules 15.05.2026 2:04:58

The Mechbay talks about the Boogey men of BattleTech, Battle Armor. UK Games Expo Link Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam "De...

Ep 103: Blake Gives His Toughest Battles... 18.04.2026 2:27:46

The Mechbay recaps their Battles at the Brawl in The Bluegrass Tournament in Lexington KY. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam &quot...

Ep 102: A New Era of BattleTech 27.03.2026 2:09:39

The Mechbay kidnaps Aaron Cahall and Keith Hann from Catalyst and interrogates them about the upcoming Core Rule Set for BattleTech. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord BattleTech Core Rules Changes Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weit...

Ep 101: Running Campaigns 101 23.03.2026 2:08:55

The Mechbay talks about how they run their personal campaigns and offer advice to anyone else wanting to start their own. Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Denham's Campaign Documents Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron...

Ep 100: Assault Class Podcast 14.02.2026 1:45:08

The Mechbay celebrates 100 episodes! How do they feel after reaching the milestone? Buy a Mechbay Shirt Here Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam "Desert...

Ep 99: Conventional Infantry 23.01.2026 1:31:23

The Mechbay talks about Conventional Infantry. Who they are, what do they want, and why are they here? Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam "DesertDream...

Ep 98: 2025, only 1000 years to go... 09.01.2026 2:09:15

The Mechbay talks about the 2025 of BattleTech and look forward Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam "DesertDream2" Burling Danny " Kyro &quot...

Ep 97: SAV Classic, We Did It 11.12.2025 2:14:54

The Mechbay talks about the Southern Assault Classic Tournament of 2025 in Clemmons NC put on by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Ha...

Ep 96: Southern Assault V, Wrath of the Con 26.11.2025 2:14:35

The Mechbay talks about the Southern Assault Alpha Strike Convention of 2025 in Clemmons NC put on by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jac...

Ep 95: Gears of War 02.11.2025 1:44:48

The Mechbay talks about the newest Battletech Playtest Rules focusing on gear, their initial thoughts, and some Hiring Hall Action in the Hinterlands. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant...

Ep 94: Gothic Leg Day 16.10.2025 1:52:11

The Mechbay talks about the new Gothic Battletech Boxset and #2 of the Battletech Playtest Rules focusing on mobility. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam &...

Ep 93: The Mandrill's Paw Curls 20.09.2025 2:15:22

The Mechbay talks about the new Battletech Playtest Rules. The good, the bad, the ugly, how will they affect our tables this week and the next decade. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant...

Ep 92: War, War Sometimes Changes? 12.08.2025 1:49:16

The Mechbay talks about how BattleTech has changed from BattleDroids to the game we have today, the rules that have come the farthest, and the ones that should never existed in the first place. Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Patron Supporters Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C C...

Ep 91: A Pirate's Life For Me 26.07.2025 1:55:07

The Mechbay talks about Josh taking Pirates to a classic tournament, then discusses Pirates in universe and on the tabletop! Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Patron Supporters Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Back...

Ep 90: Old Bay and Crab Whiskey 06.07.2025 1:45:46

The Mechbay recaps another tournament, this time Steve's victory in the Battle of the Bay Alpha Strike Battletech Tournament! Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Patron Supporters Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Cra...

Ep 89: Mail Bag and Battle Rom 19.06.2025 2:04:23

The Mechbay opens up the mail bag while Josh is away and talk about the games they've been up to! Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Patron Supporters Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron &...

Ep 88: Take Him To Detroit 31.05.2025 2:07:17

The Mechbay debriefs about Motor City 2025, and gives their post event thoughts! Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Patron Supporters Archons Jeremy "Splash" Johnson piloting Starslayer 3C Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Ser...

Ep 87: Do You Even Lift Surat 08.05.2025 1:44:15

The Mechbay heads to the gym and gets to lifting! Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games. Patron Supporters Archons Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J John "Kill 5000 Crab-Backs" Weitzel Aron "Skyfox" Sergeant Andrew Weisner Jacob Hass Sam "DesertDream2" Burling Danny " Kyro...

Ep 86: Back from KerenskyCon, the Khan of Cons. 12.04.2025 1:28:11

Josh is on vacation, and Steve grills Denham about his trip to the exclusive and mysterious KerenskyCon, and we discuss news and announcements from this years AdeptiCon! Talk with the Mechbay and other BattleTech fans on their Discord Battletech Event Calendar Doc If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at themechbaypodcast@gmail.com or on...