Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

In this episode we return home to the comforts of the classic core set card, Avengers Mansion. But things look a little different since the Age of Apocalypse. It feels different too. Does the card hold up? Apologies to everyone for some slight audio issues we had while recording!  We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what y...

In this special bonus episode, we welcome MJ Newman, formerly of Fantasy Flight Games, who helped to design and play test a number of products within Marvel Champions. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode where we discuss the designs she provided to the game, some designs that didn't see the light of day, her love of Arkham Horror, and what she is up to now that she is no longer with FFG! You can...

Boomguy welcomes back Astrodar and Josseroo to discuss this early-wave justice staple. But is it still good? Is it worth its weight in gold, and how much does it actually weigh? We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts , it really makes...

In this episode, Boomguy welcomes Bendrix on the episode to discuss a really unique card from Phoenix's identify specific cards. What do we think? Find out in the episode! Here is an awesome deck to showcase the card by an excellent deckbuilder: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35074/phoenix-is-a-beast-master-1.0 We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so pleas...

In this episode we order a long espresso and welcome Amerikano to the show! Longtime co-host of the Marvel Champions Monthly podcast, Amerikano stepped away last year to refocus on other things. We discuss which Spider-Man suit is the best, why protection is the best aspect, and await more hot takes from Leethus! Here is the Con of Heroes print and play content we mentioned in the episode: https:/...

In this episode we discuss Vivian, who is a very versatile and powerful ally. Is she the best? Maybe. Is she fun? Maybe. Do most Vision players single her out as Vision's best card? Very likely.  Join Boomguy, Leethus, and LazyTitan as we wrap up our month-long series on Vision and his kit!  Here is the legendary Tonee Tales' classic Vivian deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/16008/command-t...

In this episode, the pod crew discusses another Vision card, and we compare it to Sunfire and Phased Strike, and decide which is the best way to discard nasty attachments. We also go on a tangent about Agent Venom, and try to decide if androids dream of electric sheep. Enjoy! Here is a random Vision deck to use Phase Disruption with: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/31780/minion-control-viz-3.0...

In this episode the pod discusses the versatile event card, Solar Beam, and we muse on the nature of thwarting as an abstraction, Vision's family, and wonder if synthezoids have lungs. Join us as we continue our deep dive on Vision! Here is Boomguy's Captain America deck discussed in the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38720/cap-in-a-fist-fight-1.0 We are looking for feedback from the...

This month we are doing another 4-episode deep dive! It's our first hero deep dive, and we hope to do more of these in the future. This month will be all about everyone's favorite Android hero. We will spend the next four episodes dissecting different cards in his hero kit and give a holistic review of the character in Marvel Champions LCG. Vision is objectively the best Android hero in the game,...

In this episode, Boomguy welcomes two new guests to the show to discuss the Guardian ally that nobody has ever heard about: Starhawk! We reflect yet again on the recent (and very excellent Con of Heroes), talk about why Astrodar likes Starhawk so much, and why Josserroo's favorite band is really his 30 favorite bands. Here is the link for the giveaway form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WIFlHeN...

Boomguy is guiding his trusty sidekick Leethus along in this podcast to discuss a new leadership card. So suit up and strap in, it's going to be a good one! We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts , it really makes a difference! Email:...

In this episode we recap the Con of Heroes 2024 and discuss the cards, the events, the people, and the decks we met along the way! If you're interested in more information, see here: https://conofheroes.com/ Here are the Print and Play files if you want to play the con cards at home: https://conofheroes.com/print-and-play/ We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, s...

In this episode, the pod crew reflects on the first year of the podcast, our favorite cards and episodes of the first 32. We talk about some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, we talk about the card of the day, and Kaeko shares some big news! We also discuss Con of Heroes preparation: https://mcm-podcast.com/2024/03/07/con-of-heroes-2024-go-ahead-make-a-choice/ GIVEAWAY: If you want to win, s...

In this episode, we bring back a beloved friend of the pod, Leethus. We talk about Gauntlet Gun! We discuss how much this card should cost, if it's even any good, and Leethus has a hot take about Hit and Run .  Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: AIRPOWER https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/699607?deck_name=AIRPOWER Don't forget to listen to the next episode for details on the giveaway, and how...

Today we finally take the big step to wade into (see what I did there?) the 'Pool aspect, and we go right into the deep end (get it?). This new 5th aspect is a source of division among players, but we take a balanced view of the card pool (we aren't done with the puns). Will we be excited for this pool party, or or is pink so last year? Find out in episode 31! Here is LazyTitan's deck for the epis...

In this episode we discuss the (to us) divisive card that is Ms. Marvel's signature ally, we touch on the 'Pool aspect, find out which heroes Boomguy has still not played (it's more than you think), all while we have a special guest to join us! Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: Wiggle Like Water We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touc...

In this episode the pod sees a red (or is it green?) mist and does nothing but ready, attack, ready, attack, ready, and attack. Who would have thought killing everything in sight could be this fun?  This is LazyTitan’s favorite deck of all time: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/32496/90-degrees-of-righteousness-1.0 We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so ple...

In the final installment of Love Month, we discuss a recent card from the first wave of X-Men, and wonder: why aren't team-up cards better? How could they be better, and what do we want from them in the future? Here is LazyTitan's deck for the card: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35144/spin-the-wheel-1.0 We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get i...

In this episode, the pod continues their discussion about Love Month, our ode to romantically-inclined team-up cards across the game. Additionally, we may bring up web-shooters as an analogy for erectile dysfunction, but maybe we won't! Who know. We also discuss some awesome community resources, which are all linked below! Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/vi...

Boomguy is still sick, Kaeko has a cat, and we are diving deeper into Love Month! Gambit and Rogue are hooking up, and we are here for it. Join us as we french kiss another team-up card! Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35145/beauty-and-thieves-1.0 We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us...

In this episode, Boomguy fights through being sick to record like the hero that he is! We begin our deep dive into the theme for February, which is "Love Month"...where we discuss team-up cards every week of this month. Today we discuss tiny things, giant things, and love between insects. Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35143/big-guy-smash-1.0 We are l...

In this episode, Kaeko and Boomguy discuss what they have been playing lately, why the Captain Marvel movie was so boring, who Kaeko's favorite hero in the game is, and what they think about the signature ally Ms. Marvel! Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35147/captain-marvel-needs-a-gun-1.0 We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to...

In this episode, we discuss an Aggression favorite, Bring It! We are joined by The Brandt to discuss the card, how he dreamed up the famous Vision the Intangible Minion Collector deck, and why Vision is everyone's favorite android hero. LazyTitan has a great time discussing a card he loves in the aspect he loves! Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: EPIC GAMER AGGRESSION (NOT FOR COWARDS) We...

In this episode, the pod crew discusses the card of the day, says nice things about some heroes that need a little love, give out gifts, and announce the winner of the Great X-Mas Giveaway of 2023! Here is LazyTitan’s deck for the episode: Go Faster lol Here are the 4 winning decks we discussed in this episode: Colossus gets technical Psionic Redirection Rogue is ready to repeatedly recall repurpo...

In this episode, we discuss the classic core set card Daredevil, and wonder how he's doing these days. We definitely remember him being better, right? Is old age getting to him, or have newer cards blinded us to his gifts? Here is the link for the big X-Mas giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J5kvd8pWQBTeWNq8EfuhYnH3QTkgWurah3C0pnbe6HM/edit *Note: For the giveaway, we are making a slight ch...