About this episode

Richard Tieman discusses his journey in combat robotics broadcasting and the challenges of live commentary.

In this episode, we’re joined by Richard Tieman , the newest addition to the NHRL commentary team and a rising voice in combat robotics broadcasting. Known for his high-energy pit reporting during Prime Time and thoughtful engagement with builders behind the scenes, Richard brings a fresh perspective to how the sport is covered, narrated, and grown. We talk about his journey from radio broadcasting to combat robotics, what it takes to stay sharp on the mic during chaotic tournament weekends, and the importance of spotlighting builders, bots, and stories that don’t always make the stream. This episode dives into the challenges of live commentary, the value of storytelling in robot sports, and how media coverage can shape the experience for both fans and competitors. Guest: Richard Tieman – NHRL Commentator & Pit Reporter Follow Richard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardtieman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_richard_t/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp57rT5ejVCw5MP1aHiz2mA/videos Background Music: "Morning" by Out of Flux – https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/morning/137730 "Late Brew" by Danny Shields –…

People in this episode

Host: Hunter Bro Studios

Guest: Richard Tieman

Topics covered

• combat robotics
• live commentary
• storytelling
• tournament wrap-up
• media coverage

Keywords

• combat robotics
• NHRL
• live commentary
• tournament
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHRL

Books & works: Morning, Late Brew, Wakalata

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