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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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E59 - Mockingbird 58:12

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"You call that science?" - Mockingbird, apparently In this episode of Winning Hand, the pod crew kicks off celebrations for Women's History Month by discussing the character Mockingbird from Marvel Champions. We explore her history, powers, and the thematic elements of her (core set) card. The conversation includes a spotlight on content creator Astrodar, trivia about Mockingbird, and a detailed analysis of her card's mechanics and impact in the game. Does Boomguy read comics? Not likely. Link to Astrodar's Alter-Ego Chronicle: https://alteregochronicle.wixsite.com/alter-ego-chronicle Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 00:59 Celebrating Women's History Month 02:23 Content Creator Spotlight: Astrodar 04:59 Character Background: Mockingbird 18:08 Mockingbird's Legacy and Impact 19:12 Celebrating Research Team Achievements 19:51 Exploring the Card of the Day: Mockingbird 22:16 Art Analysis: Mockingbird's Design 27:40 Thematic Discussion: Mockingbird's Abilities 33:59 Speculations on Future Characters 35:32 Thematic Consistency in Character Waves 37:34 Mockingbird's Role and Evolution 45:10 Mockingbird's Fun Factor and Playstyle 50:53 Final Thoughts on Mockingbird 58:01 Outro…

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E58 - Taunt 58:57

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In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Leethus spotlight a content creator named Stretch22, read some recent listener Apple Podcast reviews, and discuss their recent gameplay experiences. The main focus is on the card of the day: Taunt. The pod explores its art, mechanics, thematic elements, and overall impact on gameplay and fun. Along the way we discuss what Jubilee's powers actually are, what superheroes have worse powers than her, and why Leethus hates having fun. Boomguy's Vision Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/46172/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep-1.0 LazyTitan's Taunt Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/885870?deck_name=JUST%20DONT%20GET%20GOT%20LOL Featured Content Creator (Stretch22): https://www.youtube.com/@Stretch22_MarvelChampions Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:47 Content Creator Spotlight: Stretch22 02:40 Listener Reviews: Highlights and Insights 06:16 What We've Been Playing: Recent Experiences 15:38 Card of the Day: Taunt and Its Mechanics 22:27 Art and Theme 26:55 Power of the Card 38:57 Fun Factor and Gameplay Experience 49:25 Final Thoughts and Ratings 58:45 Outro Get in touch: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com…

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E57.5 - Fireside Chat & the Future of Winning Hand 35:01

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In this special episode of Winning Hand, the pod crew discusses the future of LCGs after the recent announcement by Fantasy Flight Games on the future of living card games at the studio. We discuss what the changes are, what the impact of those changes is to the community and the game overall, and what it means for the future of the people's podcast. Here is the fireside chat . Here is the follow-up article from Nate French . Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:42 Fantasy Flight's Announcement Overview 04:45 Understanding Current vs. Legacy Environments 10:56 Impact on Gameplay and Card Design 16:51 Business Implications and Player Accessibility 25:16 Future of the Podcast and Content Direction 34:55 Outro…

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E57 - Team-Building Exercise 1:10:56

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"Storm is top 5 X-Men. IMO." - Leethus In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, we talk about our recent gameplay experiences with various Marvel Champions characters, including Hulk and Thor (Leethus), and Black Widow and Black Panther (Boomguy). We highlight a content creator, Joshi of Smeg, and delve into deck-building strategies, emphasizing the importance of consistency and thematic alignment. The conversation then shifts to upcoming heroes like Nick Fury and Maria Hill, and we show off our excitement for their unique mechanics. Finally, we analyze Team-Building Exercise, comparing its two different arts and contemplating what it means to build a team. As a bonus, we each share our top 5 favorite X-Men characters. You can find Joshie of Smeg here: https://www.youtube.com/@joshieofsmeg Leethus' Thor deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45855/thor-be-strong-and-hit-stuff-1.0 Leethus Valkyrie deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45910/valkyrie-nibelung-valesti-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 03:12 Community Engagement and Content Creator Spotlight 05:55 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Strategies 09:04 Deck Building Philosophy and Hero Exploration 12:08 Discussion on Black Panther and Upcoming Heroes 15:10 Excitement for New Characters: Nick Fury and Maria Hill 24:05 Card of the Day: Team Building Exercise 25:23 Exploring Card Art Variations 28:52 Diving into the Team Building Exercise 35:03 Top 5 X-Men Showdown 38:14 Thematic Analysis of Team Dynamics 44:39 Power Mechanics and Team Synergy 45:57 Inconsistent Card Mechanics 47:14 Thematic Elements in Team Dynamics 48:42 Hero Mechanics and Card Synergy 49:32 The Role of Resource Generators 51:16 Thematic vs Mechanical Disconnect 52:39 Final Thoughts on Team Building Exercise 01:10:44 Outro…

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Popping Your Posse & Saving the Neighborhood - AHoD #10 27:18

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In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andy R discuss two decks from Marvel CDB, focusing on a Domino leadership deck and a Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man deck. They explore the mechanics, strategies, and potential improvements for each deck, emphasizing the importance of deck themes and player experience. We also highlight the fun and complexity of deck building in Marvel CDB, while also teasing future episodes where they will build their own decks together. How come I'm the only one popping my posse up in here: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45547/how-come-i-m-the-only-one-popping-my-posse-up-in-here-1.0 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45545/friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Deck Themes 04:49 Reviewing the Domino Leadership Deck 12:58 Exploring the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Deck 27:02 Conclusion and Future Deck Building Plans…

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Exploring Community Decks in Marvel Champions - AHoD#9 31:46

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In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andyr delve into the world of deck building in Marvel Champions with Reddit-submitted decks. They explore the Chitinous Wasp deck, discussing its strategies and card choices, before moving on to the Ant in the Pool deck, which emphasizes resource management and Pool synergy. We also discuss the limitations of the 'Pool aspect in deck-building and the challenges it presents. Chitinous Wasp: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44949/chitinous-wasp-1.0 Ant in the Pool: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45051/ant-in-the-pool-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deck Building and Community Engagement 03:01 Exploring the Chitinous Wasp Deck 11:53 Analyzing the Ant-Man Deck 23:58 Discussion on Pool Limitations and Deck Strategies 31:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts…

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E56 - Lie in Wait (w/ Rey Plays Games) 1:06:50

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"I'm a massive comics fan." - Rey In this episode of Winning Hand, Boomguy and Rey discuss Marvel Champions the card game, focusing on the card Lie in Wait. We talk about explore Rey's journey as a content creator and with Marvel Champions, his favorite heroes, and the thematic elements of the game that he really enjoys. The conversation delves into gameplay mechanics, recent experiences, and highlights other content creators like Charred Gambit. The hosts analyze Lie in Wait's power, fun factor, and overall effectiveness in gameplay, concluding with their final thoughts and ratings. Here is the featured content creator, The Charred Gambit: https://www.youtube.com/@thecharredgambit If you are a content creator and would like to be feature, or know another creator we should feature, please reach out: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com Here is Rey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rey_Plays_Games Here is the link to Rey's Moon Knight podcast: https://itkmoonknight.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast 01:28 Getting to Know Rey Plays Games 03:30 Content Creation and Deck Building 07:15 Rey's Journey into Marvel Champions 10:26 Exploring Favorite Heroes and Mechanics 16:50 Preferred Aspects and Gameplay Styles 19:52 Favorite Scenarios and Player Counts 23:59 Deck Building Dynamics in Multiplayer vs Solo 25:00 Exploring Podcasting Beyond Marvel Champions 26:02 Diving into Character Discussions: Vision and Valkyrie 28:13 Content Creator Spotlight: The Chard Gambit 31:02 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Deck Strategies 38:03 Card of the Day: Lie in Wait 42:05 Artistic Interpretation of Moon Knight 45:38 Cohesion of Theme and Mechanics 49:49 Evaluating Power and Effectiveness 01:01:02 Fun Factor and Final Thoughts…

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Is Impede Secretly Great? (All Hands on Decks #8) 32:11

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In this episode of All Hands on Deck, Boomguy and Andyr discuss the Impede card, its effectiveness, and its place in various deck archetypes. They break down two specific decks featuring Ms. Marvel, exploring their strategies and synergies. The conversation also touches on the importance of deck building for new players and the potential for collaborative gameplay videos in the future. Here is the Impede deck that started this conversation: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45086/doctor-icelove-3.0 Andy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/41703/ms-marvel-thwarts-and-all-1.0 Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/36600/n00b-support-system-1.0 This deck is meant to work together with this deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/36599/learning-to-crawl-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Impede 02:03 Deep Dive into Impede's Effectiveness 05:03 Deck Breakdown: Ms. Marvel Thwarts and All 07:59 Deck Breakdown: Noob Support System 10:55 Comparative Analysis of Decks 14:08 Final Thoughts and Future Plans…

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E55.5 - Agents of SHIELD Reveals w/ Xander from FFG! 1:12:12

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In this episode of the Winning Hand, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan welcome Xander Tabler, the community manager for Fantasy Flight Games. They discuss Xander's role in engaging with the Marvel Champions community, his gaming background, and the future of organized play. The conversation also covers Xander's personal experiences with Marvel Champions, his favorite heroes, and the upcoming roadmap for card reveals. Listener emails provide additional insights into the community and support for the People's Podcast. Finally, the pod crew discuss the excitement surrounding new card reveals for Marvel Champions, showcasing two new cards: 'Intelligence' and 'Agents of SHIELD.' Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:19 Xander's Role at Fantasy Flight Games 06:14 Community Engagement and Feedback 09:12 Organized Play Insights 12:03 Xander's Personal Experience with Marvel Champions 18:05 Future Reveals and Roadmap for Marvel Champions 23:15 Listener Emails and Community Interaction 27:15 Choosing the Right Heroes for Easy Victories 29:56 The Importance of Leadership in Multiplayer 31:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Strategies 36:15 Excitement for Upcoming Card Reveals 49:19 The Importance of Response Mechanics 50:49 Evaluating Card Power and Strategy 52:45 Fun Factor of Card Mechanics 56:19 Agents of Shield: Thematic Elements 01:02:11 Power and Build Around Potential 01:06:31 Fun and Group Dynamics in Gameplay 01:12:00 Outro…

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What is a Timmy Deck? (All Hands on Decks #7) 48:57

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In this episode, Boomguy and Andy explore the concept of Timmy decks in Marvel Champions, discussing their characteristics, strategies, and examples. They share their recent experiences with various decks, including Magneto Aggression, Hulk in Justice, and a unique Carol deck focused on allies. The conversation also covers Gamora's deck and a Vision minion control strategy, emphasizing the fun and engaging nature of Timmy decks. If you have a deck you'd like to suggest, let us know: winninghandodcast@gmail.com Deck 1 - Aggression: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45170/magneto-aerial-aggression-2.0 Deck 2 - Justice: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/14430/operation-hulk-and-fury-1.0 Deck 3 - Leadership: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45295/carol-goes-on-a-recruiting-spree-1.0 Deck 4 - 'Pool: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44868/gamora-the-perfect-host-1.0 Deck 5 - Protection: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/31780/minion-control-viz-3.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Timmy Decks 02:54 Defining Timmy Decks 05:54 Recent Gameplay Experiences 08:41 Exploring Magneto Aggression Deck 12:51 Hulk in Justice: A Timmy Approach 17:48 Carol Danvers: The Ally Recruiter 22:33 Energy Rechanneling and Timmy Decks 24:57 Exploring Gamora: The Perfect Host 35:15 Minion Control with Vision 48:19 Community Engagement and Deck Building…

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E55 - The Night Nurse (w/ The Marvel Chumpions) 1:03:16

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"There's no wrong way to play the game." - Boomguy In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, hosts Boomguy, Ryan, and Scott discuss their experiences with the game, including their favorite heroes, aspects, and scenarios. They delve into recent gameplay, deck-building strategies, and the community's perspectives on various heroes. The conversation highlights the joy of playing Marvel Champions and the unique mechanics of different characters, while also addressing the challenges and fun of building effective decks. In this episode, the hosts delve into the intricacies of the Night Nurse card from Marvel Champions, discussing its gameplay mechanics, thematic elements, and overall impact on the game. They explore strategies for utilizing the card effectively, share personal experiences, and provide ratings based on its utility and fun factor. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork and strategy in gameplay, as well as the significance of character backgrounds and art in enhancing the gaming experience. Boomguy's Magneto deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44066/magnetough-1.0 Marvel Chumpions Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KARXuLDLFgXepYVIwWuHz Marvel Chumpions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelChumpions Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel Champions Podcast 03:12 Meet the Hosts: Ryan and Scott 06:01 Favorite Heroes and Aspects in Marvel Champions 09:08 Exploring Scenarios and Campaigns 12:15 Recent Gameplay Experiences 15:07 Deck Building Strategies and Challenges 17:57 Community Perspectives on Heroes 21:07 Conclusion and Future Expectations 32:07 Teamwork and Strategy in Gameplay 34:52 Introducing the Card of the Day 36:02 Exploring the Night Nurse's Background 38:52 Analyzing the Card Art 42:26 Thematic Elements of the Night Nurse 45:47 Power and Utility of the Night Nurse 55:26 Fun Factor of the Night Nurse 59:40 Final Thoughts and Ratings…

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All Hands on Decks #6 - Sidekick decks! 27:30

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All Hands on Decks is a series featuring Andyr that discusses community decks that we think deserve to be seen. We will discuss the decks, and categorize them into the Johnny-Timmy-Spike archetypes so that others can find decks they might enjoy, depending on the type of player they are. Link to Spike, Johnny, and Timmy: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/timmy-johnny-and-spike-2013-12-03 In this episode of the our mini-series, Boomguy and Andy explore two unique decks in the Marvel Champions game. The first deck, 'Drax Tank and Spank with Mantis Sidekick Healer,' focuses on utilizing Drax's strengths alongside Mantis as a sidekick healer. The second deck, 'Wasp and Ant-Man with a Great Equalizer,' aims to enhance Wasp's capabilities by leveraging Ant-Man's potential through various attachments and strategies. The hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each deck, categorize them based on player archetypes, and share insights on deck building and gameplay strategies. Drank "Tank and Spank" with Mantis Sidekick Healer: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38888/drax-tank-and-spank-with-mantis-sidekick-healer-1.0 Wasp and Ant-Man with a Great Equalizer (fixed): https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44671/wasp-and-ant-man-with-a-great-equalizer-fixed-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Exploring Drax Tank and Spank Deck 09:45 Reviewing Wasp and Ant-Man Deck 25:59 Conclusion and Future Deck Suggestions…

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E54.5 - 2024 Year in Review 1:26:54

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In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan reflect on the year 2024 in Marvel Champions, discussing the highlights of their podcast, the impact of reprints, the rise of mutants, and the re-introduction of Alliance cards. They also delve into the villains of the year, particularly focusing on the Age of Apocalypse and the Four Horsemen scenario, providing insights into gameplay mechanics and strategies. In this episode, the hosts delve into the mechanics of hit points and villain strategies in Marvel Champions, exploring various scenarios and modular sets. They discuss their favorite hero packs, aspect cards, and ultimately reveal their favorite heroes of the year, highlighting the evolving gameplay and strategies within the game. Favorite decks of the year: 1. Blue Christmas: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44647/blue-christmas-1.0 2. Galactic Pool Cleaner: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38503/galactic-pool-cleaner-1.0 3. The Superior Iron Man: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38974/the-superior-iron-man-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:11 Recap of 2024 Episodes and Highlights 06:05 Exploring the Age of Apocalypse Wave 11:24 Reprints and Their Impact on Gameplay 15:26 The Rise of Mutants in Marvel Champions 19:22 Exploring the Marvel Cinematic Universe 21:10 The Rise of Mutants in Marvel 23:48 Alliance Cards: A New Gameplay Mechanic 32:53 Villains of the Marvel Universe: The Age of Apocalypse 38:21 Hit Points and Villain Mechanics 41:12 Exploring Apocalypse and Dark Beast Scenarios 46:16 Modular Sets and Encounter Cards 49:13 Favorite Villains and Encounter Sets 56:21 Favorite Aspect Cards and Heroes 01:00:52 Exploring New Archetypes and Strategies 01:02:10 Best Basic Cards of the Year 01:05:12 Justice Aspect Highlights 01:07:24 Leadership Cards and Their Impact 01:11:03 Protection Aspect Innovations 01:19:53 Favorite Heroes of the Year 01:26:50 Signoff…

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All Hands on Decks #5 - Beta Ray Bill decks! 29:56

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All Hands on Decks is a series featuring Andyr that discusses community decks that we think deserve to be seen. We will discuss the decks, and categorize them into the Johnny-Timmy-Spike archetypes so that others can find decks they might enjoy, depending on the type of player they are. Link to Spike, Johnny, and Timmy: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/timmy-johnny-and-spike-2013-12-03 In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andyr explore community decks centered around the leadership ally Beta Ray Bill. They discuss various deck-building strategies, player archetypes, and analyze specific decks, including one from The Masked Hero and another featuring Valkyrie. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the creativity of deck builders, encouraging listeners to share their own decks and thoughts. Going Down Swinging: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44216/going-down-swinging-1.0 Valkyrie's Black Knight: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/42221/valkyrie-s-black-knight-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the series 03:07 Deck Building Themes and Player Archetypes 09:46 Exploring the Beta Ray Bill Deck 16:40 Valkyrie Deck Analysis 28:53 Community Engagement and Closing Thoughts…

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E54 - "Welcome Aboard" 1:09:41

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