Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

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?

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, host Boomguy welcomes first-time guest AbisMol and longtime co-host LazyTitan to discuss their experiences with Marvel Champions. They explore various aspects of the game, including favorite heroes, scenarios, and deck-building strategies. The conversation delves into recent gameplay experiences, including a challenging campaign against Mysterio, Boomguy's recent obsession with Nick Fury, and then showcases the importance of podcast reviews. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion of the card of the day, 'Ready for a Fight,' examining its mechanics and impact on the game as a whole. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57983/psy-lockdown-episode-86-1.0 AbisMol's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57944/stupefy-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 02:03 Meet Abhi Small: Content Creator and Deck Expert 04:19 Deep Dive into Iceman: Strategies and Insights 06:44 Exploring Favorite Heroes and Scenarios 10:17 Aspect Preferences: Justice, Leadership, and More 12:47 Getting into Marvel Champions: Abhi's Journey 16:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Challenges 19:11 Discussion on New Heroes: Hulkling and Tigra 20:54 Sinister Motives Campaign: A Challenging Experience 22:42 The Challenge of Mysterio 24:44 Deck Strategies and Adjustments 26:35 Nick Fury: A Favorite Hero 29:16 Card of the Day: Ready for a Fight 35:38 The Power of Ready for a Fight 44:34 Is It Broken? A Discussion on Balance 53:19 The Impact of Game Mechanics 55:29 Redefining Protection in Gameplay 57:32 The Fun Factor of New Cards 01:03:29 Final Thoughts on 'Ready for a Fight' 01:09:52 Deck Showcase: Stupify 01:19:14 Deck Showcase: Sigh Lockdown

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan review the year 2025 in Marvel Champions, discussing the highlights, new content, and overall experiences. They rate the year, reflect on the new conventions, and explore the impact of mod sets and design changes. The conversation also delves into the heroes and villains released, as well as their favorite mod sets and artwork from the year, emphasizing the community's growth and the evolving landscape of the game. The conversation culminates in a celebration of their top heroes, with a particular focus on Nick Fury, Silk, and Shuri, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and thematic elements. Decks of the Year Boomguy: 1. Suicide Mission Leader 2. Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. 3. "Nyet."  LazyTitan: 1. OVERKILL EM 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO 2. Wow! We solved minion collecting! YIPPEEEE! 3. This Deck is Bad.  Chapters 00:00 2025 Year in Review Overview 02:40 Content Highlights and Ratings 06:03 General Themes of 2025 12:02 Caleb Grace's Departure and Design Impact 15:10 Transition to Eclectic Hero Waves 20:05 Mod Sets and the Thunderbolts 23:54 New PvP Mode Insights 25:12 Embracing Change: Opinions on PvP in Marvel Champions 27:30 Exploring New Releases: Villains and Heroes of the Year 31:55 Diving into Mod Sets: A Year of Variety 39:24 Heroes of the Year: Favorites and Disappointments 45:05 Celebrating Art: The Best Card Designs of the Year 55:34 Art Appreciation in Gaming 57:19 Favorite Nemesis Minions 01:00:53 Obligations and Their Impact 01:04:44 Team Up Cards: Synergy in Action 01:12:21 Favorite Aspect Cards of the Year 01:24:11 Leadership Cards Overview 01:30:10 Protection Cards and Strategies 01:33:32 Favorite Scenarios of the Year 01:37:46 Deck Building Highlights 01:50:04 Favorite Heroes of the Year

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy, LazyTitan, and The Brandt from  ⁨@StepintoThePortal⁩  go through a few listener emails, discuss multiplayer etiquette and our recent gameplay experiences, and then break down the card of the day, Plot Convenience. They discuss deck-building strategies, share their own decks, and emphasize the importance of having fun above all else. Information on the Assemble Con with Brandt: https://ti.to/the-portal/assemble-cosmic-encounters Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57495/tiny-dancer-episode-85-1.0 The Brandt's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57263/hulk-splash-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:51 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest 06:05 Listener Emails: Card Changes Discussion 11:54 Multiplayer Etiquette Tips 14:52 What We've Been Playing Recently 22:38 Card of the Day: Plot Convenience 26:40 Art and Theme Integration 29:56 Card Mechanics and Power 37:11 Fun Factor and Deck Building 40:05 Final Thoughts and Ratings 43:35 Deck Showcase: Hulk Splash! 47:53 Deck Showcase: Tiny Dancer 52:11 Outro

"This card is the GOAT." - LazyTitan In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan delve into the world of defense events, focusing on Shield Block as the card of the day. In this episode, the hosts discuss the Captain America classic before they methodically rank and discuss various defensive events in Marvel Champions, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each card. They delve into the mechanics of cards like Gamora's Cross Counter, Bishop's Energy Conversion, and Shadow Cat's Quick Shift, while also addressing the limitations of others like Falcon's Up Up and Away. The conversation highlights the strategic importance of defensive events in gameplay and offers insights into how different heroes utilize these cards effectively. List of Hero defense events (as of Nov 2025) Link to final rankings Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 03:09 Listener Engagement and Community Feedback 05:58 Deck Building and Recent Gameplay Experiences 08:44 Exploring Dr. Strange and His Mechanics 11:42 Navigating Community Perceptions of Powerful Heroes 14:27 Card of the Day: Shield Block 28:37 Exploring Card Mechanics and Strategies 32:15 Art and Thematic Elements in Gameplay 33:03 Core Set Character Selection and Speculation 38:41 Evaluating the Power of Shield Block 43:21 Fun Factor of Shield Block and Gameplay Dynamics 45:46 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Shield Block 48:48 Defense Event Tier List Discussion 55:15 Evaluating Defensive Events 57:44 The Impact of Card Mechanics 01:00:21 Analyzing Character-Specific Strategies 01:03:45 Comparing Defense Events Across Heroes 01:07:40 Mid-Conversation Reflections 01:10:07 Assessing Vision's Defensive Capabilities 01:12:17 Gambit's Unique Defense Mechanic 01:13:20 Drax's Damage Prevention Strategy 01:16:01 Psylocke's Complex Defense Event 01:18:01 Spectrum's Pulsar Shield Analysis 01:19:17 Shadow Cat: The Greatest Defense Event 01:22:55 Shield Block: A Controversial Defense Card 01:26:02 Shield Maiden: A Limited Defense Option 01:27:46 Tally Ho: Nightcrawler's Unique Defense 01:29:45 Up, Up and Away: A Disqualified Defense Event 01:33:28 Wiggle Room: Ms. Marvel's Versatile Defense 01:39:56 Final Thoughts: Ranking the Defense Events 01:43:48 Outro