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... Hulk Smashed Everything You Own? | Friends & Rivals 63

    1D AGO

    What If... Hulk Smashed Everything You Own? | Friends & Rivals 63

    This week we're doing a fun one, as we tierlist character's willingness to help you move a couch. We've also got a White Fox hero spotlight, the 5oth Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260506/41548_1299168.html Main Topic: Who Would Help You Move Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6207950 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/6e6w1mvpQL https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1snqhd1/so_long_old_friend_rip/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button --------------------------------------------- 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 46m
  2. What If... Vanguards Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 62

    MAY 2

    What If... Vanguards Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 62

    This week we're talking about the Avengers mode news, we've got a Elsa Bloodstone hero spotlight, and we're starting a new series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's vanguards. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Lego Herbie: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-fantastic-four-herbie-76339 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790 Hero Spotlight Lego Elsa Bloodstone: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sgn2d6/elsa_bloodstone/ Custom Elsa: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sy4cps/elsa_bloodstone/ Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1syl7lf/finally_tried_out_blood_hunt https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1svn07j/netease_have_someone_controlling_this_dude_from/ --------------------------------------------- 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 58m
  3. What If... The Thing and Rogue Deserve Better? | Season 7.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 61

    APR 24

    What If... The Thing and Rogue Deserve Better? | Season 7.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 61

    This week we're covering our first impressions for 7.5 and the balance changes & hero hotlist. Justice for Thing and Rogue! This week is your last chance to sign up on discord for the year membership to patreon giveaway! Just share us on social media somewhere and post it in the giveaway channel on discord. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Blood Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8xPgLCQkw Hellfire Gala: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046967273550717245 Magik & Gambit Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046242668506702272 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260414/41667_1295988.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Jsw9RGA1rc https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ssImmXvpa6 --------------------------------------------- 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 41m
  4. What If... Black Cat is Absolutely Broken? | Season 7.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 60

    APR 17

    What If... Black Cat is Absolutely Broken? | Season 7.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 60

    This week we cover all the season 7.5 news! Listen to us talk through all the changes as you play the new content and get murdered by Black Cat through a portal. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6JC-ciabRg Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slpdco/in_light_of_black_cats_kit_reveal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qy1lla/we_need_more_aura_and_less_gooner_skins_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button --------------------------------------------- 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 11m
  5. What If... Strategists Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 59

    APR 12

    What If... Strategists Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 59

    This week Nick and Josiah talk Strategist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Daredevil Hero Spotlight, Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260408/41548_1295135.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oxaa4z/despite_his_blindness_daredevil_can_still_see/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qbiisy/today_i_failed_my_team_by_thinking_the_enemy/ --------------------------------------------- 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 28m
  6. What If... They Were Acquaintances? | Duelist Love Languages | Friends & Rivals 58

    APR 4

    What If... They Were Acquaintances? | Duelist Love Languages | Friends & Rivals 58

    This week Josiah and Nick talk Duelist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Punisher Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: New Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChBE64P3Ams Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9remt/balance_patch_notes_for_april/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s949wi/skins_really_dont_make_sense_sometimes/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9pe10/for_people_that_dont_believe_netease_looks_at/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button --------------------------------------------- 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 47m
  7. What If... White Fox Got Buffed Week 1? | Season 7.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 57

    MAR 27

    What If... White Fox Got Buffed Week 1? | Season 7.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 57

    If you like Balance Patches, we've got them for you. This week Nick and Josiah talk through not one, not two, but three sets of balance changes that came to Season 7.0. There's also a discussion on Season 7.0 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.html Balance 1: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260316/41667_1291227.html Balance 2: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260319/41667_1292065.html Balance 3: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260325/41667_1292877.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s06nh7/your_support_options_after_the_ban_stage/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3600z/marvel_rivals_exists_in_616_and_eddies_son_is_a/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3aixr/cant_escape_him_anywhere_bruh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button --------------------------------------------- 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)

    3h 1m
  8. What If... Black Cat is an Invertibrate? | Season 7 News! | Friends & Rivals 56

    MAR 21

    What If... Black Cat is an Invertibrate? | Season 7 News! | Friends & Rivals 56

    It's time for Season 7 and for our heroes to go back to school! Josiah and Nick talk through all the hype for the new Season 7 content. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8_U1mWGZA Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwk76j/rivals_endless_balancing_circle/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwac94/dlss_5_works_wonders_on_season_7/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button --------------------------------------------- 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)

    1h 60m
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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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