Podcast
Of Mechs and Men: A Battletech Book Club
A podcast about love and war in the 31st century. Join three friends each week as they attempt to share their love of the Battletech stories & fiction a few of chapters at a time.
- Science Fiction chart
- #160
- Episodes
- 132
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 2 hr 1 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
132 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 31 min
Hallowbeam: Onikuma featuring Charles Gideon and Brushido
Show notes
Happy Onikuma Day! This week we dive into the spooky short story Onikuma by Charles Gideon with the help of Charles Gideon and Camospecs artist Brushido
You can pick up Onikuma for free @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-onikuma?_pos=1&_psq=onikuma&_psid=2562ef5b9&_ss=e
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can follow us @
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ
A special thanks to Charles Gideon as always for writing this amazing story and joining to cover it.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
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1 hr 8 min
Tightbeam: Hidden Destiny
Show notes
Happy Mechtober everyone! This week we push one of our OMaM team into the spotlight as Chris joins the coverage of the short story, Hidden Destiny by Randall N. Bills out of the BattleTech: Legends book.
You can pick up BattleTech: Legends @https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-legends?variant=39786826170402
Join the new monthly BattleTech Virtual Community Bookclub October 22nd 8-9 EST
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can follow us @
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Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ
A special thanks to Randall Bills for writing this amazing story
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
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1 hr 30 min
Hallowbeam: Climb featuring Jason Hansa
Show notes
Happy Mechtober everyone! We kick off our spooky series of stories by dusting off our Hallowbeam special were we are covering the new short story, Climb from the BattleTech Gothic Free Fiction for October with it's author Jason Hansa!
You can pick up Climb for free @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-climb-a-battletech-gothic-short-story-by-jason-hansa?_pos=1&_psq=climb&_psid=526d20fd8&_ss=e
Join the new monthly BattleTech Virtual Community Bookclub October 22nd 8-9 EST
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can follow us @
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/bt9WaQMFhJ
A special thanks to Jason Hansa as always for writing this amazing story and joining to cover it.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
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4 hr 37 min
20 Year Update Part 3 ft. Sven van der Plank
Show notes
This week we wrap up our breakdown with the help of our very special guest , Sven van der Plank, as we cover the 20 Year Update.
20 Year Update can be purchased @ Catalyst Game Labs Store
You can follow Sven on youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/@SvenVanDerPlank
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
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3 hr 16 min
20 Year Update Part 2 ft. Sven van der Plank
Show notes
This week we continue with the help of our very special guest , Sven van der Plank, to cover the 20 Year Update.
20 Year Update can be purchased @ Catalyst Game Labs Store
You can follow Sven on youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/@SvenVanDerPlank
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3 hr 28 min
20 Year Update Part 1 ft. Sven van der Plank
Show notes
This week we are joined by a very special guest, Sven van der Plank, to cover our first source book as we dive into the first part of the 20 Year Update.
20 Year Update can be purchased @ Catalyst Game Labs Store
You can follow Sven on youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/@SvenVanDerPlank
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
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Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
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3 hr 44 min
The Remembrance: Heir to the Dragon Part 5 Mail Bag
Show notes
This week we wrap up our rememberance with a mail bag talking about all the thoughts you all sent us about Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3 hr 38 min
The Remembrance: Heir to the Dragon Part 4
Show notes
This week we submit our casting choices, Mech of the Book, and D-lister nominations before Canaan once again puts the boys to the test for trivia on Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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3 hr 37 min
The Remembrance: Heir to the Dragon Part 3
Show notes
This week we finally return to finish discussing our breakdown of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2 hr 6 min
The Remembrance: Heir to the Dragon Part 2
Show notes
This week we keep rolling with our break down of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2 hr 32 min
The Remembrance: Heir to the Dragon Part 1
Show notes
This week we start what is sure to be our longest Remembrance yet as we celebrate finishing Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
If you want to listen to Aaron talk about College Football you can tune into Run After Cast @ https://linktr.ee/runaftercast
You can listen to other awesome shows that are part of the Pickaxe Network @ https://www.pickaxe.uk/https://www.pickaxe.uk/
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2 hr 36 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 67-71
Show notes
This week we reach the end of an era in Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2 hr 1 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 63-66
Show notes
This week find out what Teddy has held to try and win a war as we continue towards the end of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 hr 53 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 60-62
Show notes
This week we are back to see what plans Teddy put in place to win a war as we continue part 3 of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 hr 40 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 57-59
Show notes
This kick off coverage on a new war that no one repeatedly warned was coming as we continue part 3 of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Seyla!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 hr 50 min
Critical Heat: Hungry Like the Wolf
Show notes
For our Valentine's Day special, we cover BattleTech's first official romance novel: Hungry Like the Wolf by Christina F York.
*IlClan Era Spoilers*
Hungry Like the Wolf can be purchased @ https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-hungry-like-the-wolf-by-christina-f-york?_pos=1&_sid=a37824ae5&_ss=r
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Christina F. York for writing this romantic novella.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Seyla!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 hr 22 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 54-56
Show notes
This week the boys keep working through part 3 of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Seyla!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2 hr 19 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 50-53
Show notes
This week the boys keep working through part 3 of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Seyla!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 hr 17 min
Heir to the Dragon Chapters 47-49
Show notes
This week the boys are back to kick off part 3 of Heir to the Dragon by Robert N. Charrette
Heir to the Dragon can be purchased @ https://a.co/d/7497wAR
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmechsandmen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
A special thanks to Robert N. Charrette for writing this amazing book.
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Seyla!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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1 hr 10 min
Movement Phase 2025
Show notes
We are back from the holidays and heading into the new year this week by reviewing the last year and previewing whats to come for this year.
You can reach us @ Email: advice@heat.management
You can support us with a tip @ https://ko-fi.com/ofmechsandmen
You can follow us @
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofmechsandmen/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofmechsandmen
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ofmechsandmen
Join us on the Valhalla Club Discord: https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclub
Catalyst Game Labs for being phenomenal stewards of the Battletech franchise.
All works belong to their respective owners.
Seyla!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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