Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Nick & Josiah
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Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast is your go-to show for all things Marvel Rivals! Hosted by best friends Josiah and Nick, who’ve been gaming together since high school, this weekly podcast dives into the latest news, updates, hero spotlights, and community buzz—all from an informed, casual perspective. Join us as we break down the game we love with insight, humor, and the power of friendship! New episodes every Friday! Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

  1. What If... Elsa Bloodstone is the Widow Rework We'll Never Get? | Season 6.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 51

    5D AGO

    What If... Elsa Bloodstone is the Widow Rework We'll Never Get? | Season 6.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 51

    Starting off year 2 of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah dive into all the Season 6.5 News, announcements and hype, while announcing the launch of the Friends & Rivals Patreon as well! There's also Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021992706084667666 6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2hvj5/there_are_now_more_redhaired_women_than_blondes/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2e3uf/black_widow_taking_a_huge_backseat_in_65/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r23l1a/i_dont_want_more_gambling_netease/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r26q50/please_hear_me_out_this_took_a_lot_of_work/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2h 1m
  2. What If... It's Been a Year of Friends & Rivals!? | Friends & Rivals 50

    FEB 7

    What If... It's Been a Year of Friends & Rivals!? | Friends & Rivals 50

    This week marks 1 year of Friends & Rivals and Josiah and Nick take a walk back through the topics they've covered this year giving updates and thoughts on the various topics. There's also news with a new patch coming to the game, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. Thank you all for making this first year of Friends & Rivals a memorable experience :) --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260204/41548_1285429.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qqdfcx/emma_deserves_skins_that_fit_her_title_art_by_me/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qrvl4u/the_new_skin_is_in_fact_002m_thicker_for_psy/ --------------------------------------------- Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2h 18m
  3. What If... We Learn from the Pros? | Friends & Rivals 49

    JAN 30

    What If... We Learn from the Pros? | Friends & Rivals 49

    This week Nick and Josiah look back on the 2025 Ignite Finals and try to learn some lessons from the Pros. There's also some news this week in Times Square, but you're not supposed to talk about it, and of course there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260127/41548_1284020.html New Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2Lpxnt Rivals Ignite Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-Jh37g4v8 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qpia4a/try_not_to_f_up_emmas_hair_challenge_impossible/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qprd9b/

    2h 39m
  4. What If... Things Feel Pretty Balanced? | Friends & Rivals 48

    JAN 23

    What If... Things Feel Pretty Balanced? | Friends & Rivals 48

    This week is all about first impressions and the balance changes for Season 6. Josiah and Nick also bring some groovy news, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260121/41548_1282950.html Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260113/41667_1281488.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qha0wp/battle_pass_theme_confusion_by_me_gris/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qj4qgk/dance_if_you_managed_to_dodge_nerfs_every_season/

    2h 26m
  5. What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47

    JAN 16

    What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47

    It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode! --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision Vol 13: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011121065754239208 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198 Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877 Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941 Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132 Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qd3o4q/in_comp_you_can_only_ban_the_deadpool_roles_not/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qcvgsi/why_is_hela_the_fashion_icon_that_emma_is/

    2h 21m
  6. What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46

    JAN 10

    What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46

    Josiah and Nick are back after a Christmas and Baby break! In this week's short reunion episode, the friends talk about balancing gaming with work and family. There's also a bit of rivals news before the big week next week, and a new year's edition of the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Adam Warlock & Phoenix Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2008569384034291792 January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.denofgeek.com/games/marvel-rivals-creators-on-leveling-up-the-game/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pt2k6v/marvel_rivals_producer_calls_2025_just_a_warm_up/

    1h 14m
  7. What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45

    12/12/2025

    What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45

    This week is all about season 5.5 and Rogue! Josiah and Nick cover all the news, and fill it in with Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision Vol 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvLlSjm2-0 Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417 Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pip3lj/wide_rogue_by_me_20_chars/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ol881f/rogue_is_not_gonna_be_able_to_steal_peoples_powers/

    2h 56m
  8. What If... We Surrendered Armed & Dangerous to Chance | Friends & Rivals 44

    12/05/2025

    What If... We Surrendered Armed & Dangerous to Chance | Friends & Rivals 44

    This week. Nick and Josiah leave it all to chance. Armed & Dangerous goes full random, Rocket Raccoon gets a hero spotlight, and the friends tier list the various team ups in the game. All with some news and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Rivals Anniversary Phase 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/slOfzyN6HXQ?si=wdONZgdla7Y5jfGR Luna skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/r1KfUuqRgvM?si=BsJGcjHGaLDi0FBe Psylocke Skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jo-oTkFog_w?si=07RJZ82LTJ7xpAdn Main Topic: Team-Up Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/random/all-marvel-rivals-teamups-through-season-5-18922709/5726567 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pdgq17/55_patch_notes_just_dropped/

    2h 43m
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Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast is your go-to show for all things Marvel Rivals! Hosted by best friends Josiah and Nick, who’ve been gaming together since high school, this weekly podcast dives into the latest news, updates, hero spotlights, and community buzz—all from an informed, casual perspective. Join us as we break down the game we love with insight, humor, and the power of friendship! New episodes every Friday! Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

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