Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

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🎙️ Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast – Your weekly deep dive into all things Marvel Rivals! Hosted by Luke ”Hoagie” Croft, Seth ”BookishPappy” Martin, and Larry ”StillInFlux” Hunt, we break down the latest patch notes, game news, meta shifts, and the competitive scene with insight, analysis, and a healthy dose of banter. 🔥 Whether you’re grinding the ladder, following the esports scene, or just love the chaos of Marvel Rivals, we’ve got you covered. Catch us LIVE every Tuesday on Twitch and on podcast services every Wednesday morning. Assemble your squad, lock in your heroes, and join the banter!

  1. 22H AGO

    Is Season 6.5 Saved? Emergency Patch & rivals Assemble Predictions | Rival Banter - Episode 46

    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 Strange skin—and the emergency balance patch coming to address the Gambit and Poke meta that’s been dominating Season 6.5. Plus, we kick things off by blind ranking some truly "unhinged" player names. Join the Rival Banter community! Everyone who joins our Discord gets to interact with the hosts and participate in our weekly viewer comment segments. 🔗 https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V In this episode: Housekeeping: Socials, Spotify reviews, and Discord updates. Blind Rank: We rank the most unhinged names we've seen in the game lately. The News: * New event on Feb 19th: Free Dr. Strange skin and Wanda skins. New Emma Frost (Black Queen) and Iron Man (Iron Mariner) skins dropping Feb 20th. The "Rivals Assemble" LA Event: March 3rd Roadmap Reveal predictions! A heartwarming story about the Rivals Devs and the community. Topic: Season 6.5 Reactions & The Emergency Patch. Gambit and Poke meta nerfs are coming! Our final thoughts on Elsa Bloodstone and the state of balance. Support the Show: ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review on Spotify! 📱 Follow us on Twitter/X: [linktr.ee/RivalBanter

    1h 16m

  2. FEB 11

    What are These Balance Changes?! Elsa Bloodstone and Season 6.5 | Rival Banter - Episode 45

    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 Punisher, Star-Lord, and Wolverine—heroes many players feel were already in a healthy spot. We discuss why these changes feel out of touch with the actual state of the game and what it means for the upcoming ranked climb. In the News: Monster Kingdom Event Pass: New animal-inspired looks for Squirrel Girl, Rocket, and Jeff. Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026: The 12 partner teams are locked! We look at the orgs joining the fray, including Sentinels, TSM, and Liquid. Industry Shift: NetEase closes its Gen-AI R&D department. Topic: Season 6.5 Reveal & Meta Rant Elsa Bloodstone First Look: She’s a Duelist with a monster-summoning kit, but can she compete in a poke-heavy meta? The "Fantastic" Breakup: The original Fantastic Four team-up is being removed. We talk about the new synergies for The Thing and Mr. Fantastic and why this change feels so sudden. The Balance Blunder: Why did Punisher and Star-Lord get ult buffs? We dive into the frustration of the Triple Support meta being left untouched and the lack of dive compensation. Valentine's in Times Square: Gambit and Rogue are getting a "Wedding Parade" event. 🛡️ JOIN THE DISCORD Join the Rival Banter community! https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V  Support the Show: ⭐ Listening on Spotify? Please leave us a 5-star review! It’s the best way to help the show grow. 📱 Follow us on Socials: linktr.ee/RivalBanter

    1h 27m

  3. FEB 4

    Deadpool's Winrate is Abysmal!: Rival Banter - Episode 44

    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 our progress through the Lord ranks. In the News: New Cosmetics: A first look at the Groot Mecha-Flora and Magneto Seat of Autumn skins. The "Thick" Debate: Does the new Psylocke skin actually change her model by 0.02m? We look at the Reddit findings. Deadpool’s Secrets: Why only Deadpool can hear his specific voice lines with Galacta. Fortnite x Rivals Wave 2: Breaking down the rumors of Luna Snow and Magik hitting Fortnite in the Feb 5th update. Patch Notes: Reaction to the Clobberin’ Club, the Museum of Contemplation map launch, and the Flight Mode World Tour event. The Main Topic: We look ahead to the future! What do we want to see in Season 6.5? From balance changes to new hero teases, we lay out our ultimate wishlist. 🛡️ JOIN THE DISCORD Join the Rival Banter community! Everyone who joins now through the end of January will receive the exclusive Founders Role. https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V  Support the Show: ⭐ Listening on Spotify? Please leave us a 5-star review! It helps the show grow more than you know! 📱 Follow us on Socials: linktr.ee/RivalBanter

    59 min

  4. JAN 28

    HAWKEYE MUST BE STOPPED! Mid-Season Mailbag & New Map Secrets - Marvel Rivals: Episode 43

    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’s latest look. We also break down the Museum of Contemplation map trailer—is this the most visually stunning map yet? Plus, we address the elephant in the room: the massive community outcry for Hawkeye nerfs. Is the one-shot meta ruining the fun? In the Mid-Season Mailbag: Is the Jeff hate valid? Are people actually playing the Land Shark wrong? The Deadpool Dilemma: Is he top-tier meta, or is his pick rate just high because everyone loves Wade? Balancing the Merc: What specific nerfs or changes would we actually give Deadpool? Map Secrets: Will the Museum of Contemplation be the hub for future character teasers? 🛡️ JOIN THE DISCORD Join the Rival Banter community! Everyone who joins now through the end of January will receive the exclusive Founders Role. https://discord.gg/H6HDVtKv8V  Support the Show: ⭐ Listening on Spotify? Please leave us a 5-star review! It helps the show grow more than you know! 📱 Follow us on Socials: linktr.ee/RivalBanter

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 21

    Deadpool is here! Season 6 Impressions: Rival Banter - Episode 42

    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 things off with our personal stories from the Season 6 rank climb, our placement match results, and the new Hero Proficiency changes. Plus, we share our first impressions of Deadpool—is he the game-changer we expected? In our Draft segment, we’re reimagining the roster: 3 Characters We’d Give an Alternate Role To. Who belongs in the Vanguard slot, and who should be a Strategist? In this episode: Viewer Comments: Answering your thoughts from last week! Season 6 Reactions: Deadpool impressions, the "Night at the Museum" theme, and patch changes. The News: Thor’s "Boogie Bolt" and Luna’s "Disco Pop" skins, the full Season 6 Roadmap, and the viral story of a player removed from the Deadpool creator tournament over a Black Widow swap request. Support the Show: ⭐ Listening on Spotify? Please leave us a 5-star review! 📱 Follow us on Socials: linktr.ee/RivalBanter

    1h 20m

  6. JAN 14

    Season 6 Is Massive! Deadpool, New Modes, and Big Balance Shifts – Rival Banter Episode 41

    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 Luna Snow and Magik are coming to Fortnite. The bulk of the episode is dedicated to a full Season 6 reaction. Deadpool officially joins the roster with a unique in-match progression system, healing mechanics, and shield utility. A brand-new convoy map, the Museum of Contemplation, is on the way, alongside new social features like photo mode in Times Square and a Clobberin’ Club for 1v1 showdowns. Hero proficiency is getting a major upgrade, new accessories are coming for a wide range of heroes, MRC rewards are expanding, and college student perks are being added. They also break down extensive balance changes across all roles, evolving team-up abilities, adjustments to Resource Rumble, the departure of Marvel Zombies with Season 6, and confirmation of a new PvE mode coming in 2026. Housekeeping: follow us on social, leave a 5-star review on Spotify, and join the Discord for the Founders role through January Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 40 This week in Rivals: ranked climb stories and triple support frustrations News roundup: Pirate Deadpool skin and Fortnite crossover leaks Main topic: Season 6 deep dive — Deadpool gameplay, new maps and modes, hero progression upgrades, balance changes, and what all of this means for the future of Marvel Rivals Drop your Season 6 reactions in the comments and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Wednesday.

    1h 11m

  7. JAN 7

    Rivals Ignite 2026 Revealed! Predictions, Bots, and a New Esports Era – Rival Banter Episode 40

    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 Warlock and Phoenix skins (plus the Ice Phoenix trailer), Deadpool becoming an entire map, and growing concerns around the bot problem in matchmaking. The main topic is a full breakdown of the newly revealed Rivals Ignite 2026 format. Seth and Luke react to the more professional, mature direction of the league, the Pacific region merge, preseason plans, promotion and relegation, partner teams, revenue sharing, esports bundles, and the massive $3M prize pool. Share your thoughts on Ignite 2026 and your own predictions in the comments, and subscribe for a new Rival Banter episode every Wednesday.

    1h 5m

  8. 12/24/2025

    The State of Marvel Rivals at the End of 2025 – Rival Banter Episode 39

    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 Spotify, and a heads-up that we’re on holiday break next week and back in January Community comments: responding to feedback from Episode 38 Draft segment: three things we’d ask Rivals Santa (Guangguang) for This week in Rivals: Lord progress, rank updates, and Jeff’s Winter Splash News roundup: God of Winter Thor and Ice Pas De Deux Cloak & Dagger skins, a new Captain America shooting-hoops emote, the New Year’s ball drop in Times Square, early looks at Rivals’ 2026 plans, and a new Marvel Rivals Spider-Man statue from McFarlane Main topic: the state of Marvel Rivals at the end of 2025 — what worked, what still needs improvement, and why the team believes 2025 was only the warm-up Drop your thoughts on Rivals’ year in review in the comments, and we’ll see you in January for the next episode of Rival Banter.

    1h 15m
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🎙️ Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast – Your weekly deep dive into all things Marvel Rivals! Hosted by Luke ”Hoagie” Croft, Seth ”BookishPappy” Martin, and Larry ”StillInFlux” Hunt, we break down the latest patch notes, game news, meta shifts, and the competitive scene with insight, analysis, and a healthy dose of banter. 🔥 Whether you’re grinding the ladder, following the esports scene, or just love the chaos of Marvel Rivals, we’ve got you covered. Catch us LIVE every Tuesday on Twitch and on podcast services every Wednesday morning. Assemble your squad, lock in your heroes, and join the banter!

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