Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

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A podcast all about Marvel Champions…one card at a time. Marvel Champions the Card Game is a Living Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games. Every episode we use one card as the focus of the episode but we discuss a range of topics, news, tips, and decks for the game we love! Join us as we journey through Marvel Champions one card at a time.

  1. E91: X-23 (Ally), feat. Mr. SelfDestruct

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    E91: X-23 (Ally), feat. Mr. SelfDestruct

    Join The People's Server on discord here: https://discord.gg/wwG6KJF64p In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Mr. SelfDestruct to celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting female heroes in Marvel Champions, and jump into the discussion on the leadership ally X-23. The conversation also touches on custom leaders being developed by the community and recent gameplay experiences, providing insights into the Marvel Champions community. They also touch on decks they may (or may not) bring to the upcoming Con of Heroes in May 2026. Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60591/don-t-mess-with-x-s-episode-91-1.0 Mr. SelfDestruct's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60586/the-foot-claw-club-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:47 Celebrating Women's History Month in Marvel Champions 02:31 Getting to Know Mr. Self-Destruct 03:43 Favorite Heroes and Their Mechanics 06:19 Thematic Disconnects in Character Design 09:08 Anticipating New Releases: Daredevil and Foggy Nelson 10:33 Favorite Aspects of the Game 13:39 Favorite Scenarios in Marvel Champions 14:35 Joining the Game: A New Player's Perspective 16:46 Exploring Deadpool: A Character Analysis 20:58 Final Thoughts on Deadpool and Character Dynamics 21:12 Exploring Deadpool's Gameplay Mechanics 22:35 Derek's Experience with Wonder Man and Hercules 26:19 LazyTitan's Custom Drax Leader Development 28:03 Boomguy's Custom Leaders: Quicksilver and Valkyrie 31:43 In-Depth Discussion on X23 Ally Card 41:46 Thematic Connections in Character Design 44:33 Aggression vs. Strategy in Gameplay 50:57 Balancing Power and Cost in Allies 56:01 Final Thoughts and Deck Strategies 01:09:27 Deck Strategies and Key Cards 01:12:20 Building Effective Decks with X23 and Moon Knight 01:15:42 Exploring the Phoenix Leadership Deck 01:19:22 Deck Building Insights and Community Engagement 01:22:40 Con of Heroes Preparation and Deck Recommendations 01:28:45 Outro

    1h 29m

  2. MAR 11

    Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 5: Thor & Jubilee

    In this series, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do? Who's your pick between these two?

    26 min

  3. MAR 3

    E90: Angela, feat. Leethus!

    Join The People's Server on discord here: https://discord.gg/wwG6KJF64p In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Leethus discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, including community building through a new Discord server, celebrating Women's History Month, and sharing their favorite heroes and scenarios. They also touch on upcoming conventions and their recent gameplay experiences, culminating in a detailed discussion about the card Angela, Aldrif Odinsdottir. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60207/brunnie-s-got-a-gun-episode-90-1.0 Leethus' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60206/star-lord-boots-and-guns-1.0   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:52 Community Building and Discord Launch 05:47 Celebrating Women's History Month in Marvel Champions 08:14 Reacquainting with Lethus: Favorite Heroes and Scenarios 11:04 Upcoming Conventions: Khan of Heroes and MCDC 13:45 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Hero Preferences 16:13 Exploring Valkyrie's Kit and Gameplay Strategies 23:37 Cheating and Rules in Gaming 24:05 Exploring Spider-Ham and Savage Strike 26:44 Custom Leaders and Game Development 29:14 Introducing Angela: The Aggression Ally 36:40 Art and Theme of Angela 44:05 Mechanics and Power of Angela 47:21 Minion Mechanics and Gameplay Dynamics 51:51 The Fun Factor of Angela 57:53 Final Thoughts and Ratings 01:03:52 Deck Building Strategies and Insights

    1h 28m

  4. FEB 25

    Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 4: Ironheart & Black Panther (Shuri)

    In this new series, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do? Who's your pick between these two?

    31 min

  5. FEB 17

    E89: Strength in Diversity, feat. The Crash Space!

    Summary In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Andre from Crash Space discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, including gameplay experiences, favorite heroes, and thematic cards. They delve into the differences between Netrunner and Marvel Champions, explore the YouTube content creation process, and analyze the card of the day, Strength in Diversity, focusing on its thematic elements and power level in different player counts. They explore the card's efficiency, its role in deck building, and the subjective fun factor it brings to players. The discussion also touches on player archetypes and concludes with final thoughts and ratings on the card's effectiveness and enjoyment. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/59476/dominotrix-episode-89-1.0 Andrej's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/59482/the-sisterhood-of-the-traveling-jean-s-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:00 Meet Andre from Crash Space 06:06 Exploring Android Netrunner vs. Marvel Champions 09:59 Diving into Gameplay and YouTube Content 14:15 Listener Email: Thematic Cards in Marvel Champions 18:01 Recent Gameplay Experiences 22:04 Debating Nebula's Gameplay Mechanics 27:18 Exploring the Card of the Day: Strength in Diversity 35:47 Thematic Analysis of Strength in Diversity 39:08 Power Dynamics in Gameplay 51:28 Fun Factor and Player Experience 56:17 Understanding Player Types in Gaming 57:28 Analyzing Card Types: Spike, Timmy, and Johnny 59:56 The Impact of Card Mechanics on Gameplay 01:02:14 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Strength and Diversity 01:09:21 Deck Building Strategies and Player Preferences 01:24:38 Outro

    1h 25m

  6. FEB 11

    Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 3: Nova & Iceman

    In this new series, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do? Who's your pick between these two?

    31 min
  7. E88 - Even the Odds, with Andy R!

    FEB 3

    E88 - Even the Odds, with Andy R!

    "Size matters." - AndyR In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, we welcome back AndyR to discuss our recent gameplay experiences with Marvel Champions, some random hot takes, and the card of the day: Even the Odds. As always, we analyze the card's mechanics, artwork, and thematic elements, while also exploring the importance of resource types and requirements in deck building. The conversation highlights the balance between complexity and accessibility in the game, and the hosts share their thoughts on the evolving nature of Marvel Champions and its community. Boomguy also teases some upcoming content for MC/DC: https://www.mcdc.fun/ Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/58942/teenage-dream-episode-88-1.0 AndyR's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/58938/size-matters-when-it-s-even-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:53 Recent Gameplay Experiences 05:45 Exploring Black Widow's Strategies 08:18 Diving into Baldur's Gate 3 10:08 Card of the Day: Even the Odds 12:57 Discussion on Game Mechanics and Keywords 16:48 Exploring Resource Types in Gameplay 19:50 Thematic Connections in Card Design 23:00 Art Interpretation and Character Moments 24:40 Comparing Art Styles and Their Impact 30:42 Thematic Cohesion of Card Effects 37:58 Multiplayer Dynamics and Card Utility 43:09 Exploring Card Mechanics and Player Count Dynamics 48:40 Final Thoughts on Card Effectiveness 54:17 Deck Building Strategies and Player Synergy

    1h 9m

  8. JAN 28

    Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 2: Nick Fury & Captain America

    In this new series, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do? Who's your pick between these two?

    21 min
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A podcast all about Marvel Champions…one card at a time. Marvel Champions the Card Game is a Living Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games. Every episode we use one card as the focus of the episode but we discuss a range of topics, news, tips, and decks for the game we love! Join us as we journey through Marvel Champions one card at a time.

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