Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

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Welcome to a new era of Rival Banter. In Episode 54, Luke is flying solo as he explains why Seth is stepping away from the host's chair to focus on his IRL responsibilities. While the pod is changing, the news cycle isn't slowing down! Luke dives into a week dominated by the Blood Hunt PvE mode, which just shattered the concurrent player peak previously held by the Marvel Zombies event. We're talk...

In Episode 53, Luke and Seth dive into the massive Season 7.5 "Dev Vision" reveal, including the arrival of Felicia Hardy and a surprising stance from the developers on game balance. We start by breaking down the spicy Twitter drama between Marvel's Danny Koo and orgs like Sentinels and 100 Thieves. Plus, we react to the devs' recent comments about ignoring the "vocal minority" to focus on a "fun-...

The hunt is moving to the streets of New York! In Episode 52 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down the brand-new Lower Manhattan map trailer and the massive secrets hidden within its labs. Is a fan-favorite villain finally on the way? We kick things off with a classic round of Ranking Unhinged User Names before diving into our Season 7 grind. We also recap Week 1 of Marvel Rivals Ignite, discu...

Season 7: The Hunt Is On has officially begun! In Episode 51 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down their first week with the massive changes—from the polarizing new ultimate charge rates to the tactical chaos of the 3-ban system. We open the show with a look at your Viewer Comments and a recap of our first few days in the Season 7 ranked climb. Is White Fox the Strategist we’ve been waiting fo...

We’ve hit 50 episodes! In this milestone edition of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth dive into the massive Season 7 "The Hunt Is On" reveal. From a new hero that’s set to redefine the Strategist role to a global nerf that aims to end the "Ult Spam" meta once and for all, Marvel Rivals is about to look very different. We kick things off with Viewer Comments and a special anniversary round of Blind Ranki...

The "bounty hunting" drama has officially hit the devs' desks! In Episode 49 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down the official statement from NetEase regarding the "Vigilante Justice" throwing scandal and why some community-proposed solutions might actually make things worse. We start the episode with our personal week in Rivals and a round of Blind Ranking Marvel Rivals Controversies. From b...

Was the Rivals Assemble event the grand reveal we were waiting for, or just a glorified movie trailer? In Episode 48 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down why NetEase’s big Hollywood showcase felt like a bit of a dud despite some exciting teases for the future. We start the show with our week in Rivals and a look at the Viewer Comments before diving into a heavy news week. We're discussing the...

It’s time for some mid-semester grading. In Episode 47 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth are breaking out the red pen for the Marvel Rivals Report Card. We’re looking past the hype to grade exactly how NetEase is handling the game as we push further into 2026. Fill out your report card here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqKrxxtcs4vIJJ-bUeb5y5zPdeUxQK_vSUxLF_2pW2nLCD_g/viewform?usp=sharin...

The 2026 Roadmap is finally within reach! In Episode 46 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth dive into the massive "Rivals Assemble" fan event happening in Los Angeles this March and what it means for the future of the game. From Season 7 character predictions to the long-rumored PvE mode, we’re breaking down what we expect to see at the event. We also cover the wave of new skins—including a FREE Doctor...

Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 is almost here, but the patch notes have the community asking one question: What were they thinking? In Episode 45 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down the "weirdest" balance patch yet. While the meta is currently dominated by Triple Support and Poke comps, NetEase seems to have ignored the problem entirely. Instead, we're seeing ultimate buffs for heroes like Punishe...

Is the Merc with a Mouth actually a "Merc with a Loss"? In Episode 44 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down the new data showing every version of Deadpool currently sits at a sub-50% win rate. Is he underpowered, or are people just playing him like a bot? We kick things off with a game of "Guess the Quote" to test our Marvel knowledge, followed by our personal stories from the ranked climb and...

Mid-season is here and the Marvel Rivals community is loud! In Episode 43 of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down the latest news, the brand-new map trailer, and dive into a massive Mid-Season Mailbag to answer your burning questions. We start with The News: Angela’s "Ace of Spades" and Emma Frost’s "Queen of Diamonds" are hitting the shop, and we discuss the community's mixed reactions to Emma’...

Deadpool has finally arrived in Marvel Rivals Season 6, and things are getting chaotic! In this week's episode of Rival Banter, Luke and Seth dive deep into the Merc with a Mouth, the Season 6 roadmap, and some spicy community drama. Join the Rival Banter community! Everyone who joins now through the end of January will receive the exclusive Founders Role.  https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V We kick th...

In Episode 41, Seth and Luke open with some housekeeping before responding to viewer comments and jumping into another week of ranked grind stories in Marvel Rivals, including ongoing headaches with the triple support meta. Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V They cover the latest news, including Pirate Deadpool entering the shop and a leak suggesting Marvel Rivals versions of L...

In Episode 40, Seth and Luke kick things off with housekeeping and viewer comments before jumping into their 2026 predictions. They recap their week in Marvel Rivals with stories from the ranked climb, reactions to Lady Loki’s release, and thoughts on the Christmas and New Year events. Join our brand new Discord server! https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V Then they cover a busy news week — new Adam Warl...

In Episode 39, Seth and Luke close out the year with some quick housekeeping before diving into viewer comments, a festive draft, and a full look at where Marvel Rivals stands heading into 2026. They recap their week in Rivals, check in on rank and Lord progress, and soak in Jeff’s Winter Splash before covering a packed slate of news. Housekeeping: follow us on social, leave a 5-star review on Spo...

In Episode 38, Seth and Luke jump straight into a massive week for Marvel Rivals. They break down a flood of new skins, holiday events, and reveals before giving their full thoughts on where Season 5.5 stands right now. News roundup: three new holiday skins dropping, Star-Lord’s Starcracker legendary, the full reveal of “Not Daredevil,” Peni’s Snow Spider skin and long-awaited out-of-mech emote, t...

In Episode 37, Seth and Luke kick things off by responding to viewer comments before jumping into this week’s draft: ranking the top three best half seasons in Marvel Rivals history. They recap their week in Rivals and then dig into a packed news cycle: Rogue is officially joining the game as a Vanguard with the ability to steal abilities and drain ult charge, her Savage Land skin has been reveale...

In Episode 36, Seth and Luke celebrate one full year of Marvel Rivals by kicking things off with viewer comments and a festive draft: the five things they’re most thankful for in the game. After that, they dive into their week in Rivals, including early impressions of the Anniversary Event, hands-on thoughts about the new 18v18 mode, and predictions for Rivals Day. Then it’s on to the news — possi...

In Episode 35, Seth and Luke kick things off with viewer comments and a rundown of their week in Marvel Rivals before diving into a packed news cycle — Magik’s Millenia Might costume, Strange’s Bleeker Street Strut, Crimzo’s proposed Strange Teleport tweak, and 100 Thieves reshaping its Rivals roster ahead of 2026. Then it’s on to the main event: reacting to Season 5, which might be the wildest se...

In Episode 34, Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and draft the most annoying abilities to deal with in the game. Then, they cover this week’s news — Wolverine’s new Immortal Beast skin, leaked Collector’s Theme Park voice lines, and Sentinels’ departure from the Rivals esports scene. For the main topic, they share their experience attending DreamHack, giv...

In Episode 33, Seth and Luke dive into all things spooky and speculative. They kick off with viewer comments and a recap of their week in Marvel Rivals before reviewing the new Marvel Zombies mode and this year’s Halloween event. Then, it’s draft time — which five characters would they add to Rival Zombies next? They also cover the latest news and end with a big-picture discussion on what they wan...

Seth and Luke return for Episode 32 with another packed week of Rival Banter! They kick things off by responding to viewer comments and recapping their week in Marvel Rivals before squaring off in The Ultimate Gooner Draft. Then it’s on to the latest news and a massive topic: the reveal of Marvel Zombies PvE mode. Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 31 This week in Rivals: high...

Daredevil Joins Rivals! Season 4.5 Update & Triple Support Meta Debate – Rival Banter Episode 31 Description Seth and Luke respond to viewer comments, recap their week in Marvel Rivals, and dive into the big Season 4.5 developer update — from Daredevil’s debut and new team-ups to cross-progression testing and a spooky Halloween event. Then, they tackle the hot topic: is the triple support meta...