Shows
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE84 - Shield Block (and we rank all hero defense events!)"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...
2025-12-091h 44
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE83 - Ice Blast, feat. bananners!In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by returning guest Bananners as they continue the month-long dive deep into Iceman and his cards. The hosts highlight a content creator, Crash Space, who specializes in solo gameplay (linked below). They discuss listener feedback, community events, and Falcon (yikes!) before transitioning to a detailed analysis of the card of the day, Ice Blast. They explore various strategies for deck building, emphasizing the importance of frostbite and synergy among cards. The conversation highlights the evolution of Iceman's popularity and effectiveness, culminating in final thoughts on his...
2025-11-251h 07
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE82 - Frozen Solid, feat. Villain Theory!In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, the hosts dive deep into the 3-cost upgrade, Frozen Solid. They engage in a pop quiz with guest Villain Theory, revisit favorite heroes, and discuss listener emails about deck building strategies. The conversation also explores the new Wonder Man character and recent gameplay experiences with various heroes. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion of the card of the day, Frozen Solid, highlighting its mechanics and potential strategies. The conversation also touches on deck-building strategies and personal experiences with Iceman.
VillainTheory's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/56446/niceman-multiplayer-minion-slayer-1.0
2025-11-181h 29
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE81 - Cryokinetic Perception, with Charr!In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the character Iceman from Marvel Champions, exploring his abilities, gameplay strategies, and the thematic elements of his card, Cryokinetic Perception. They are joined by Charr to discuss their personal experiences with the game and analyze the art and design of the card, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The conversation also touches on the broader Marvel Champions community and the importance of supporting smaller content creators. The episode concludes with a discussion of two unique Iceman decks, highlighting their different approaches to gameplay and defense.
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2025-11-111h 04
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE80 - Iceman, with Scarlet Rhodey!In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, we embark on a deep dive into Iceman. We explore his origins, gameplay mechanics, and the significance of his queer identity. The conversation also touches on recent gameplay experiences, character comparisons, and the broader themes of representation within the Marvel universe.
The discussion highlights the complexities of Iceman's character, the fun and frustration players experience, and the importance of thematic consistency in character design. We show off some deck lists, showcasing the diversity in gameplay styles for Iceman using three different aspects!
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com...
2025-11-041h 54
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE79.5 - MC/DC RecapSummary
In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan discuss their experiences at the recent MCDC convention, focusing on deck building strategies, gameplay experiences, and insights into the Marvel Champions card game. They explore the importance of originality in deck building, share tips for creating effective combos, and reflect on the multiplayer scenarios and PVP tournament held at the event. The conversation emphasizes the joy of playing the game and the value of experimenting with different strategies. They share insights on deck building, highlight memorable moments from the con, and emphasize the importance...
2025-10-311h 26
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE79 - Drop Kick, feat. Josseroo!In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and returning guest Josseroo discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, including the MODOK League, their recent gameplay experiences, and an in-depth analysis of specific cards like Brains Over Brawn and the card of the day: Drop Kick. They explore the thematic elements of these cards, the evolution of status effects in the game, and how the mechanics have changed over time. The conversation provides insights into gameplay strategies and the impact of card design on player experience.
Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55451/razzle-dazzle-episode-79-1.0
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2025-10-211h 30
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE78.5 - Caleb Grace!In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan interview Caleb Grace, the (now former) lead designer of Marvel Champions. They discuss Caleb's background in gaming, the upcoming Civil War expansion, and the introduction of player vs player mechanics. Caleb shares insights into the design process, community feedback, and his favorite heroes. The conversation also touches on Caleb's transition to the Star Wars deckbuilding game and the exciting new Mandalorian expansion. Throughout the episode, Caleb emphasizes the importance of fun and empowerment in gaming, encouraging listeners to keep an open mind about new gameplay experiences.
2025-10-171h 05
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE78 - Multiple ManSummary
In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by special guest WastelandSniper to discuss the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on the 4-cost ally, Multiple Man. The conversation covers various topics including listener engagement, recent gameplay experiences, and the lore behind Multiple Man. The hosts also share their unique deck strategies built around Multiple Man, showcasing the diversity in deck building even with the same character and aspects.
Boomguy's Deck
WastelandSniper's deck
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast
01:26 Meet WastelandSniper: A...
2025-10-071h 07
Stunned and Confused: A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 28: Hero Shallow Splash - Vision feat. BoomGuy!"Vision had it first and did it better"- BoomGuyJoin hosts Jesse, Joe and special esteemed guest BoomGuy as we discuss the hero Vision in detail!Jesse and Joe find out we've been playing Vision wrong our entire life!Email us: Stunnedandconfusedpodcast@gmail.com
2025-09-291h 24
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE77 - Toe to ToeSummary
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan welcome first-time guest Luke from the One Two Punch Board series. They discuss the upcoming MCDC convention, share insights on deck building, and explore their favorite heroes and scenarios in Marvel Champions. The conversation also includes recommendations for content creators, listener emails about new cards, and a detailed discussion on the card of the day, Toe to Toe, including its artwork and the artists behind it. In this episode, the hosts engage in a detailed discussion about the art and design of various cards in...
2025-09-231h 34
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE76 - Squirrel GirlComments, questions, and feedback: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, the hosts are joined by community member Volt, and they delve into the character design, thematic elements, and gameplay mechanics of Squirrel Girl, exploring her costume, powers, and overall impact in the game. They discuss the fun factor of playing with Squirrel Girl and share their final thoughts on her effectiveness in various deck strategies, ultimately rating her performance and discussing deck-building ideas.
Volt's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53706/bike-of-the-aero-rior-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54206/sidekickin-it-episode-76-1.0
2025-09-091h 09
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE75 - Gamma SlamSee more of Krautbammer here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3thnQY0AinSIFjGyS7wWlR?si=1ef2a7a4e5d54244
In this episode of Winning Hand, we celebrate their Platinum Jubilee episode while introducing a new guest, Krautbammer from the "Stunned and Confused" podcast! We discuss various topics including listener emails about house rules in Marvel Champions, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the She-Hulk card of the day, Gamma Slam. We also share insights into deck strategies and how to maximize the use of She-Hulk's abilities, culminating in a discussion about the overall enjoyment of...
2025-08-261h 09
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE74 - Superhuman StrengthFeedback and thoughts to winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by bannaners as we dive into the world of Marvel Champions, focusing on She-Hulk and her card Superhuman Strength. We discuss community contributions, and share listener feedback. We go into recent gameplay experiences, highlighting different heroes and strategies, before analyzing the card of the day, Superhuman Strength, including its art, mechanics, and thematic elements. We share our deck-building strategies, highlighting the importance of synergy and character control in maximizing She-Hulk's potential.
Bannaners' Winning Hand score...
2025-08-191h 14
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE73 - Split Personality"I love the beefy three lines of flavor text." - Boomguy
In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Astrodar to discuss various items, including a recap of Gen Con, listener emails, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the card of the day, "Split Personality" from She-Hulk's kit. We highlight the importance of community engagement, deck strategies, and the thematic and power analysis of cards within the game. We wrap up with some final thoughts before sharing our decks:
Astrodar's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53049/she-hulk-1.0
2025-08-121h 08
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE72 - She-Hulk (Hero)Summary
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the character of She-Hulk from Marvel Champions. They discuss her origins, powers, and the unique aspects of her character, including her role as a lawyer and her comedic presence in the comics. The conversation also touches on recent gameplay experiences, listener engagement, and the importance of art in card design. They explore the complexities of her character, the design choices behind her abilities, and how she fits into the broader Marvel universe. The conversation also touches on deck-building strategies and personal experiences with...
2025-08-051h 18
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE71 - Rogue (Ally)In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan dive into discussing a content creator recommendation, a listener email, and the Pubmeeple community rankings of heroes. In this episode, LazyTitan and Boomguy discuss their rankings of Marvel Champions heroes, focusing on the bottom and top ten heroes. They delve into the card of the day, Rogue, analyzing her abilities and potential in gameplay. The conversation wraps up with a deck-building segment featuring Adam Warlock, showcasing creative strategies and community engagement.
Boomguy's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/995417
Boomguy's weird V...
2025-07-291h 24
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE70 - Air Supremacy, w/ The Marvel ChumpionsIn this episode, Boomguy takes to the skies and gushes about the 2-cost aerial event, Air Supremacy. What will LazyTitan say? It's a leadership card, but it does damage!
Follow the Marvel Chumpions here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KARXuLDLFgXepYVIwWuHz
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/945988?deck_name=Episode%2070%20-%20Air%20Supremacy
Ryan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/974516?deck_name=War%20Machine%20-%20Air%20Supremacy
Scott's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/978548?deck_name=Come%20Fly%20with%20Me
LazyTitan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/991607
C...
2025-07-151h 09
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastMusical Decks - All Hands on Decks #14In this episode of All Hands on Decks, AndyR and Boomguy discuss decks that have a musical theme. We dive deep into the songs, the decks, and the cards that make them great!
Here are the decks from the Episode:
Justice Silk - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49727/you-only-get-one-shot-1.0
Spider-Woman - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/47957/spider-woman-tick-tick-boom-1.0
Justice Magik - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45319/the-sound-of-silence-1.0
Leadership Jubilee - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45309/jump-around-1.0
'Pool Falcon - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51168/the-bird-is-the-word-1.0
Aggression I...
2025-07-081h 01
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE69 - Joining Forces, with Nelson!In this episode, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Nelson to discuss Joining Forces, the rather expensive alliance card that most people forgot about. But should you take this chance to revisit the card? Yes you should!
Take a look at the decks that Nelson and Boomguy put together to feature the card!
Nelson: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/961731
Boomguy: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/960303?deck_name=Episode%2069%20-%20Joining%20%28Space%29%20Forces
2025-07-011h 01
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE68 - Great ResponsibilityWith great podcasting power comes...Great Responsibility! Join Boomguy and LazyTitan as they break down this card!
Here is what KennedyHawk had to say about this card: https://youtube.com/shorts/AaDdZdU-gbs?si=cThcGxrqB-NO7Vy5
Here is the deck that Boomguy put together for this episode to feature the card: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51024/this-is-a-justice-deck-1.0
Please make your own decks featuring Great Responsibility and leave them in a comment on the deck I posted so others can find them!
2025-06-1751 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE67 - Groot (Ally)In this episode, Boomguy is joined by Astrodar to discuss the classic ally, Groot! Astrodar brings some lore for the character and we dive into how much we like him, and combinations we enjoy playing with him.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Groot and the Podcast
02:55 Community Engagement and Con Experience
04:56 Content Creator Recommendations
06:56 Recent Gameplay and Hero Exploration
10:03 Chump Blocking and Game Mechanics Discussion
12:53 Play Styles and Game Strategies
15:32 Turtle vs. Tempo Play
18:16 Exploring Deadpool and Aggression Decks
20:59 Finding Value in Underappreciated Cards
23:54 Groot L...
2025-06-031h 18
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE66.7 - Falcon Hero Pack NEW CARD REVEALWHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVORITE?
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan discuss the excitement surrounding new card reveals for Marvel Champions, specifically focusing on the upcoming hero pack featuring Falcon. They delve into the mechanics and strategies of two new cards: Resource Reserve and Spectrum, analyzing their potential impact on gameplay and deck-building strategies.
As always you can reach us at: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
The next reveal will be with Never Bored Gaming: https://youtube.com/@neverboredgaming?si=nXS4ofX3olirc08B
Chapters
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2025-05-3030 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE66 - Dive BombIn this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, LazyTitan and Boomguy grapple with the reality of no longer having Leethus and his crazy ideas to clutter up the show. Unfettered by his limitations, we can finally go crazy and realize the fever dream that is Dive Bomb. Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Con Recap
01:21 Transitioning Co-Hosts and Future Guests
03:02 Community Engagement and Emails
09:02 Deck Building Strategies and Player Experiences
15:42 Recent Gameplay and Favorite Heroes
24:34 Deck Strategies and Archetypes
33:29 Card of the Day: Dive Bomb
42:06 Thematic and Power Analysis of...
2025-05-201h 13
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastCon of Heroes DECKS - All Hands on Decks #13In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andyr discuss their experiences at the recent Marvel Champions con, focusing on the evolving trends in deck building, the impact of new cards, and the dynamics of multiplayer gameplay. They explore the noticeable decline in player side schemes, the underrepresentation of certain heroes like Nick Fury and Maria Hill, and the importance of damage output in multiplayer settings. The conversation also touches on the absence of team up cards and how players are adapting their strategies to enhance deck consistency and effectiveness. In this episode, the hosts delve into...
2025-05-161h 25
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE64 - Adam Warlock (Ally), feat. Josseroo!"Google it yourself." - Josseroo
In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, host BoomGuy and Jossaroo dive deep into the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on Adam Warlock. We discuss his background, do some lore and trivia, and then dive into the art, theme, power, and fun like always! The conversation also highlights the importance of building around specific cards and the fun aspects of deck building.
Here is a link to Josseroo's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Myl3bGjwYzLzF3nUeg7Xd
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast
01:53 C...
2025-05-0653 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastMultiplayer Deck Discussion - All Hands on Decks #12In this episode, Boomguy and Andyr discuss the intricacies of building multiplayer decks for Marvel Champions. They explore various deck types, including leadership and aggression decks, and emphasize the importance of supporting other players at the table. The conversation highlights strategies for enhancing multiplayer experiences, the significance of unique cards, and the overall joy of cooperative play. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace the multiplayer aspect of the game and share their insights on deck building for larger player counts.
Deck 1: The Highstorm: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44731/the-highstorm-1.0
Deck 2: Bridge Four: https://marvelcdb.com...
2025-04-221h 01
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE62 - Danger Room"How they chose this as the art is inexplicable to me; it looks like it's a card from East Germany." -Boomguy
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts discuss various aspects of the Marvel Champions game, including the upcoming Con of Heroes, content creator recommendations, and their favorite hero and aspect pairings for the event. They delve into specific heroes like Drax, Iceman, X23, Captain America, and Nick Fury, sharing insights on deck strategies and personal experiences. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Danger Room card and its lore within the Marvel...
2025-04-151h 18
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE61.7 - Con of Heroes 2025 HYPE"Every good thing comes at a cost." - KennedyHawk
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and KennedyHawk discuss the upcoming Con of Heroes, focusing on the custom content and card spoilers for Marvel Champions. We delve into the new Symbiote Standard Set, its mechanics, and the exciting new keywords introduced. We also highlight the artistic design of the cards, the logistics for attendees, and essential packing lists for a successful con experience.
See here for more reveals from the MCM team.
Click here for the print and play files for t...
2025-04-1141 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE61 - Spider-Ham (Hero)On this day three years ago, Fantasy Flight launched their biggest April Fool's joke yet: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/4/1/hamming-it-up/
Was it real? Was it fake? We may never know.
Join Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Leethus as they break down their least favorite cartoon pig!
We also spotlight a content creator you should check out: @ZiggyZ55Z
He also has a new book out: https://youtu.be/wwAJThY2hFA?si=N8apcqaRqgwXormG
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast
03:00 Content Creator Spotlight: ZiggyZ55
05:59 Recent Gameplay...
2025-04-011h 10
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastAll Hands on Decks #11 - Multi-Aspect Heroes!Talking all about multi-aspect heroes! In this episode, Boomguy and AndyR explore the theme of multi-aspect heroes in Marvel Champions, discussing various deck archetypes and showcasing specific decks centered around characters like Adam Warlock, Spider-Woman, Cable, Gamora, and Cyclops. They delve into listener comments, the dynamics of different player archetypes, and the unique challenges and strategies involved in building multi-aspect decks. We highlight the creativity and fun that can arise from these unique deck-building opportunities while also acknowledging the complexities they introduce.
1. Children of the Atom (Warlock): https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44735/children-of-the-atom-warlock-1.0
2. Jess & Carol...
2025-03-241h 03
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE60 - DazzlerIn this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan dive into Marvel Champions, focusing on the justice ally Dazzler. They share their excitement for the upcoming Con of Heroes, talk about a new content creator, and explore their top hero picks for the event. The conversation also includes a detailed analysis of Dazzler as a card, her abilities, and her place within the game, highlighting the importance of art and design in card games.
The Masked Hero: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMaskedHero
Con of heroes: https://conofheroes.com/
Chapters
2025-03-181h 09
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE59 - Mockingbird"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...
2025-03-0458 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE58 - TauntIn 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: h...
2025-02-1858 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE57 - Team-Building Exercise"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...
2025-02-041h 10
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastPopping Your Posse & Saving the Neighborhood - AHoD #10In 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...
2025-01-3127 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastExploring Community Decks in Marvel Champions - AHoD#9In 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...
2025-01-2431 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE56 - Lie in Wait (w/ Rey Plays Games)"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...
2025-01-201h 06
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastIs Impede Secretly Great? (All Hands on Decks #8)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
2025-01-1832 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE55.5 - Agents of SHIELD Reveals w/ Xander from FFG!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...
2025-01-141h 12
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastWhat is a Timmy Deck? (All Hands on Decks #7)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.co...
2025-01-1048 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE55 - The Night Nurse (w/ The Marvel Chumpions)"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...
2025-01-071h 03
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastAll Hands on Decks #6 - Sidekick decks!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...
2025-01-0327 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE54.5 - 2024 Year in ReviewIn 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...
2024-12-311h 26
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastAll Hands on Decks #5 - Beta Ray Bill decks!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 a...
2024-12-2729 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE54 - "Welcome Aboard"In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Leethus celebrate the holiday season by sharing their wishes for Marvel Champions, discussing their recent gaming experiences, and spotlighting community creators. They discuss the card of the day, 'Welcome Aboard', analyzing its art and thematic relevance while reflecting on character interpretations within the game. The conversation emphasizes community engagement and the joy of gaming during the holidays. In this conversation, the pod goes into the thematic elements and character dynamics of the Guardians of the Galaxy, discussing their downtime alter egos and the overall vibe of the characters...
2024-12-241h 09
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE53 - ThrogIn this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Leethus, Boomguy, and LazyTitan discuss the card of the day, Throg, a unique aggression ally from Marvel Champions. They delve into the mechanics, gameplay experiences, and thematic elements of Throg, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses. The conversation also includes a giveaway announcement, a creator spotlight, and a segment where Boomguy attempts to learn about Throg's comic background: "Boomguy Doesn't Read Comics". The hosts share their recent gameplay experiences and provide a thorough review of Throg, ultimately giving him high ratings for his versatility and fun factor in gameplay.
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2024-12-1058 min
Marvel Chumpions Podcast - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 081 - Versus #3 (feat. Boomguy)In this Versus episode, we battle it out with Boomguy from The Winning Hand Podcast. Will his Vision cards hold up against the newer mutant hero cards? Listen to find out.
Winning Hand Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winning-hand-a-marvel-champions-podcast/id1679458321
Caleb Grace Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=erHlelIjUhM
2024 End of Year Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/5GkphgMxX47QFWZCA
Email: marvelchumpionspod@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChumpion
Discord: The Chumpion
YouTub...
2024-11-3056 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE52.5 - Con of Heroes 2025 AnnouncementIn this special bonus episode, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by KennedyHawk and Hone to discuss the 2025 Con of Heroes, a gathering for fans of Marvel Champions. We discuss the evolution of the convention from its inception in 2022, highlighting themes, events, and community engagement. They share insights into past cons, the excitement surrounding the upcoming 2024 con, and the importance of community connections. The discussion emphasizes the cooperative nature of the game and the welcoming atmosphere of the con, encouraging listeners to attend and participate in the gaming community.
Dates: May 2-4, 2025
Location: Gamezenter (Roseville, MN)
2024-11-2753 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE52 - SpycraftWelcome back to the People's Podcast!
Creator Spotlight: Marvel Chumpions Podcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelChumpions
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KARXuLDLFgXepYVIwWuHz
Link for the giveaway: https://forms.gle/8i1iasRgSgkFdhvS9
In this Thanksgiving episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts LazyTitan, Boomguy, and Leethus discuss their gratitude for Marvel Champions, highlight community creators, and introduce a new YouTube series. They also delve into the card of the day, 'Spycraft', exploring its mechanics and thematic elements. In this conversation, the participants delve into the mechanics of other spy-themed cards in the...
2024-11-2659 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE51 - "Come Get Me, Bub!""This is a fun card." - VillainTheory
In this episode of Winning Hand, Boomguy and Villain Theory discuss their experiences with various Marvel Champions heroes, including Fantomex, Nightcrawler, and Iceman. They delve into the mechanics and design of these characters, sharing their thoughts on what works and what doesn't. The conversation also touches on the challenges of card design, particularly for characters like Rogue and Valkyrie, and the evolution of multi-villain scenarios in the game. The episode culminates in a detailed discussion of the new card 'Come Get Me, Bub,' highlighting its thematic elements and artwork...
2024-11-1958 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE50.5 - Interview with Caleb Grace"Hulk is one of our top selling heroes." - Caleb Grace
In this episode of the People's Podcast, Boomguy and Leethus sit down with Caleb Grace, the senior card game designer at Fantasy Flight Games, to discuss his journey in game design, his favorite heroes in Marvel Champions, and the intricacies of character design. Caleb shares insights into the development of the game, the importance of player experience, and how his background in education influenced his approach to game mechanics. The conversation also touches on the transition from designing for Lord of the Rings to Marvel Champions...
2024-11-151h 20
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE50 - Build Support"We have people in Singapore that listen." - Boomguy
We are celebrating our 50th episode, and welcoming back one of the founding fathers of the podcast, Kaeko! He joins us to talk about the king of Player Side Schemes, Build Support.
"I'm excited to be back!" - Kaeko
In this milestone episode 50 of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy, Lazy Titan, Leethus, and returning guest Kaeko discuss the evolution of the podcast, Kaeko's life updates since leaving, and the latest speculations surrounding new Marvel Champions heroes, particularly focusing on Silk. The episode also highlights...
2024-11-121h 10Marvel Chumpions Podcast - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 078 - Chat'N with Chumps #5 (feat. Boomguy)In this episode, we chat with a chump named Boomguy, from the Winning Hand Podcast. Will he become a champ or will he remain a chump? Listen to find out.
Email: marvelchumpionspod@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChumpion
Discord: The Chumpion
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarvelChumpions
Winning Hand Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WinningHandPodcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winning-hand-a-marvel-champions-podcast/id1679458321
2024-11-0839 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE49.2 - New Card Reveal: Kid Omega"This is a good card and wins." - LazyTitan
In this episode of the People's Podcast, the hosts discuss the new Marvel Champions card, Kid Omega, provided by Fantasy Flight Games. They explore the card's abilities, speculate on the character's backstory, analyze the artwork, and discuss the thematic elements and power of the card. The conversation is filled with humor and insights into the Marvel universe, making it an engaging listen for fans of the game and comics alike. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the card Kid Omega from Marvel Champions, discussing its abilities, potential...
2024-11-0127 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE49.1 - New Card Reveal: Magnetic Bubble"This is the People's Podcast." - Boomguy
In this episode of the People's Podcast, the hosts delve into the intricacies of Magneto's hero card and the newly revealed Magnetic Bubble card. They discuss the mechanics, thematic elements, and artistic representation of the cards, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about the character's history and powers. The conversation highlights the strategic implications of the cards in gameplay and the excitement surrounding their release. In this episode, the hosts delve into the mechanics and thematic elements of Magneto's powers in a card game context. They discuss the implications of...
2024-10-3132 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE49 - Scare Tactic"There is nothing scarier than putting Christmas decorations up before Halloween." - Leethus
In this episode, the hosts discuss the transition to video format for their podcast, the replayability of Marvel Champions as ranked on Board Game Geek, and engage with fan emails about potential expansions, particularly focusing on the Maximum Carnage storyline. They explore the characters involved in this storyline and share their thoughts on the game's mechanics and replayability. The hosts engage with fan mail, discuss Halloween themes, and explore custom content within the Marvel Champions community. The conversation shifts to spooky scenarios and thematic...
2024-10-291h 08
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE48 - NightcrawlerIn this episode, the hosts discuss the recent announcement of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. campaign for Marvel Champions, exploring the implications of the new characters and mechanics introduced. They delve into the silhouettes of potential new heroes, engaging in speculation about their identities and roles within the game. The conversation also highlights listener reviews, emphasizing community engagement and the hosts' excitement for the game. In this episode, the hosts delve into the character of Nightcrawler from the X-Men universe, discussing his powers, backstory, and thematic elements in gameplay. They explore how Nightcrawler's unique abilities...
2024-10-151h 02
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE47 - Moon GirlIn this episode we go are over the moon to talk about Moon Girl, the basic ally card. Is the card good? Maybe. Is Moon Girl a fun character? Almost certainly.
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
IG: @winninghandpodcast
Discord: Boomguy / Leethus
Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast
2024-10-011h 05
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE46 - Take That!This time, Boomguy welcomes Andyr to the show to discuss a newer card in the card pool. People say Boomguy doesn't like new cards, so Take That! Join us as we discuss Valkyrie, what it's like to be a celebrity, and Andyr's new realization that social media exists.
Here is Andyr's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/748440
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and r...
2024-09-1753 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE45.5 - Tony Fanchi Interview & Nightcrawler SPOILERIn this special bonus episode, we welcome Tony Fanchi, one of the principal designers of Marvel Champions LCG, to the show! Big thanks to Tony for taking the time to speak with us.
We also have a spoiler card for the upcoming Nightcrawler hero pack, so stay tuned to the end of the podcast (41:00) to listen to us discuss the new card.
You can see all of Nightcrawler's spoiled cards (including Kurt's Chapel) here: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/nightcrawler-kurt-wagner/
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please ge...
2024-09-1059 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE45 - Wasp (Ally)In this episode, Boomguy welcomes ScarletRhodey onto the show to discuss the aggression ally, Wasp! We talk lore, size-changing family trees, and what makes Wasp such an endearing character. But will Boomguy fall for it? And will he end up enjoying aggression, or stay true to protection? Find out in the episode!
Here is ScarletRhodey's deck for the episode that focuses on Wasp: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/725852?deck_name=All%20about%20Janet
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know...
2024-09-031h 06
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE44 - Avengers MansionIn this episode we return home to the comforts of the classic core set card, Avengers Mansion. But things look a little different since the Age of Apocalypse. It feels different too. Does the card hold up?
Apologies to everyone for some slight audio issues we had while recording!
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
2024-08-2058 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE43.5 - Interview with MJ NewmanIn this special bonus episode, we welcome MJ Newman, formerly of Fantasy Flight Games, who helped to design and play test a number of products within Marvel Champions. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode where we discuss the designs she provided to the game, some designs that didn't see the light of day, her love of Arkham Horror, and what she is up to now that she is no longer with FFG!
You can find Maxine at her website here: https://www.bewaretheblackcat.com/
She also has a book that you can purchase here...
2024-08-131h 28
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE43 - Clear the AreaBoomguy welcomes back Astrodar and Josseroo to discuss this early-wave justice staple. But is it still good? Is it worth its weight in gold, and how much does it actually weigh?
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
IG: @winninghandpodcast
Discord: Boomguy
Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast
2024-08-0651 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE42 - Mind ControlIn this episode, Boomguy welcomes Bendrix on the episode to discuss a really unique card from Phoenix's identify specific cards. What do we think? Find out in the episode!
Here is an awesome deck to showcase the card by an excellent deckbuilder: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35074/phoenix-is-a-beast-master-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
...
2024-07-2357 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE41 - What Doesn't Kill MeIn this episode we order a long espresso and welcome Amerikano to the show! Longtime co-host of the Marvel Champions Monthly podcast, Amerikano stepped away last year to refocus on other things. We discuss which Spider-Man suit is the best, why protection is the best aspect, and await more hot takes from Leethus!
Here is the Con of Heroes print and play content we mentioned in the episode: https://conofheroes.com/print-and-play/
Here is Boomguy's weird Otto Octavius Iron Man deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38974/the-superior-iron-man-1.0
We are looking for feedback from...
2024-07-0957 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE40 - VivianIn this episode we discuss Vivian, who is a very versatile and powerful ally. Is she the best? Maybe. Is she fun? Maybe. Do most Vision players single her out as Vision's best card? Very likely.
Join Boomguy, Leethus, and LazyTitan as we wrap up our month-long series on Vision and his kit!
Here is the legendary Tonee Tales' classic Vivian deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/16008/command-the-rebooting-vivian-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of...
2024-06-251h 03
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE39 - Phase DisruptionIn this episode, the pod crew discusses another Vision card, and we compare it to Sunfire and Phased Strike, and decide which is the best way to discard nasty attachments. We also go on a tangent about Agent Venom, and try to decide if androids dream of electric sheep. Enjoy!
Here is a random Vision deck to use Phase Disruption with: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/31780/minion-control-viz-3.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast...
2024-06-1855 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE38 - Solar BeamIn this episode the pod discusses the versatile event card, Solar Beam, and we muse on the nature of thwarting as an abstraction, Vision's family, and wonder if synthezoids have lungs. Join us as we continue our deep dive on Vision!
Here is Boomguy's Captain America deck discussed in the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/38720/cap-in-a-fist-fight-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on...
2024-06-1155 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE37 - VisionThis month we are doing another 4-episode deep dive! It's our first hero deep dive, and we hope to do more of these in the future. This month will be all about everyone's favorite Android hero. We will spend the next four episodes dissecting different cards in his hero kit and give a holistic review of the character in Marvel Champions LCG.
Vision is objectively the best Android hero in the game, and it's not even close! Join us as we discuss what makes him great, and look forward to the next few episodes of the deep...
2024-06-041h 01
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE36 - StarhawkIn this episode, Boomguy welcomes two new guests to the show to discuss the Guardian ally that nobody has ever heard about: Starhawk! We reflect yet again on the recent (and very excellent Con of Heroes), talk about why Astrodar likes Starhawk so much, and why Josserroo's favorite band is really his 30 favorite bands.
Here is the link for the giveaway form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WIFlHeNh0ejMA-GQf_Ejg-f8DJc7gXXzUIe32iNLe1A/edit
Here is the Star-Lord deck that Boomguy can't stop thinking about: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/715972?deck_name=Galactic%20...
2024-05-281h 00
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE35 - SidekickBoomguy is guiding his trusty sidekick Leethus along in this podcast to discuss a new leadership card. So suit up and strap in, it's going to be a good one!
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
IG: @winninghandpodcast
2024-05-1454 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastE34 - Con of Heroes 2024In this episode we recap the Con of Heroes 2024 and discuss the cards, the events, the people, and the decks we met along the way!
If you're interested in more information, see here: https://conofheroes.com/
Here are the Print and Play files if you want to play the con cards at home: https://conofheroes.com/print-and-play/
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review...
2024-05-0648 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 33 - Symbiote SuitIn this episode, the pod crew reflects on the first year of the podcast, our favorite cards and episodes of the first 32. We talk about some of the upcoming changes to the podcast, we talk about the card of the day, and Kaeko shares some big news!
We also discuss Con of Heroes preparation: https://mcm-podcast.com/2024/03/07/con-of-heroes-2024-go-ahead-make-a-choice/
GIVEAWAY: If you want to win, send an email or leave a comment on the YouTube video to be entered. We will reach out to the winner before the next episode.
Here is LazyTitan's de...
2024-04-301h 09
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 32 - Gauntlet GunIn this episode, we bring back a beloved friend of the pod, Leethus. We talk about Gauntlet Gun! We discuss how much this card should cost, if it's even any good, and Leethus has a hot take about Hit and Run.
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: AIRPOWER https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/699607?deck_name=AIRPOWER
Don't forget to listen to the next episode for details on the giveaway, and how to win.
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to le...
2024-04-1659 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 31 - Not My ResponsibilityToday we finally take the big step to wade into (see what I did there?) the 'Pool aspect, and we go right into the deep end (get it?). This new 5th aspect is a source of division among players, but we take a balanced view of the card pool (we aren't done with the puns). Will we be excited for this pool party, or or is pink so last year? Find out in episode 31!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: POOL SPIDER AHHHH!!! (https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/683624?deck_name=POOL%20SPIDER%20AHHHHH%21%21%21)
We...
2024-04-0256 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 30 - Red DaggerIn this episode we discuss the (to us) divisive card that is Ms. Marvel's signature ally, we touch on the 'Pool aspect, find out which heroes Boomguy has still not played (it's more than you think), all while we have a special guest to join us!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: Wiggle Like Water
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple...
2024-03-1956 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 29 - Drax (Hero)In this episode the pod sees a red (or is it green?) mist and does nothing but ready, attack, ready, attack, ready, and attack. Who would have thought killing everything in sight could be this fun?
This is LazyTitan’s favorite deck of all time: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/32496/90-degrees-of-righteousness-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a dif...
2024-03-0552 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 28 - Psionic RapportIn the final installment of Love Month, we discuss a recent card from the first wave of X-Men, and wonder: why aren't team-up cards better? How could they be better, and what do we want from them in the future?
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the card: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35144/spin-the-wheel-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really...
2024-02-2754 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 27 - Young LoveIn this episode, the pod continues their discussion about Love Month, our ode to romantically-inclined team-up cards across the game. Additionally, we may bring up web-shooters as an analogy for erectile dysfunction, but maybe we won't! Who know. We also discuss some awesome community resources, which are all linked below!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35146/date-night-1.0
Community Resources:
Discord:
Living Card Games https://discord.gg/SEd6a3F3
Marvel Champions LCG https://discord.gg/TZPD6wJeY5
Hall of Heroes https://discord.gg/27GS3FHv
...
2024-02-2044 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 26 - Beauty and the ThiefBoomguy is still sick, Kaeko has a cat, and we are diving deeper into Love Month! Gambit and Rogue are hooking up, and we are here for it. Join us as we french kiss another team-up card!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35145/beauty-and-thieves-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
2024-02-1333 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 25 - Swarm TacticsIn this episode, Boomguy fights through being sick to record like the hero that he is! We begin our deep dive into the theme for February, which is "Love Month"...where we discuss team-up cards every week of this month. Today we discuss tiny things, giant things, and love between insects.
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35143/big-guy-smash-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take...
2024-02-0641 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 24 - Captain Marvel (Ally)In this episode, Kaeko and Boomguy discuss what they have been playing lately, why the Captain Marvel movie was so boring, who Kaeko's favorite hero in the game is, and what they think about the signature ally Ms. Marvel!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/35147/captain-marvel-needs-a-gun-1.0
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes...
2024-01-2347 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 23 - Bring it! feat. The BrandtIn this episode, we discuss an Aggression favorite, Bring It! We are joined by The Brandt to discuss the card, how he dreamed up the famous Vision the Intangible Minion Collector deck, and why Vision is everyone's favorite android hero. LazyTitan has a great time discussing a card he loves in the aspect he loves!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: EPIC GAMER AGGRESSION (NOT FOR COWARDS)
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the...
2024-01-091h 01
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 22 - RepurposeIn this episode, the pod crew discusses the card of the day, says nice things about some heroes that need a little love, give out gifts, and announce the winner of the Great X-Mas Giveaway of 2023!
Here is LazyTitan’s deck for the episode: Go Faster lol
Here are the 4 winning decks we discussed in this episode:
Colossus gets technical
Psionic Redirection
Rogue is ready to repeatedly recall repurpose
No guns for you, mister
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to le...
2023-12-2657 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 21 - Daredevil (Ally)In this episode, we discuss the classic core set card Daredevil, and wonder how he's doing these days. We definitely remember him being better, right? Is old age getting to him, or have newer cards blinded us to his gifts?
Here is the link for the big X-Mas giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J5kvd8pWQBTeWNq8EfuhYnH3QTkgWurah3C0pnbe6HM/edit
*Note: For the giveaway, we are making a slight change and going to give away one set of alternate art & promo cards to each winner to spread the love out a...
2023-12-1240 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 20 - Beast (Ally) feat. NelsonIn this episode, the pod weighs in on the timeless debate of mechanics vs. thematics in deckbuilding, what resource card is best for Beast to target, and where Hank's arm went. We also welcome Nelson as a special guest. It is time to discuss the genius himself, Beast!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: Just play more allies lol (it's that easy)
If you want to see more of Nelson, you can find him here: Nelson All Over
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so...
2023-11-2856 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 19 - Honed TechniqueIn this episode, the pod talks about the mental aspect of doing damage, deck archetypes, and frisbee golf as we talk about one of the more disruptive cards to be released in a while.
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: Apotheosis
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
I...
2023-11-1452 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 18 - Sky-Destroyer feat. NelsonIn this episode, the pod discusses all things S.H.I.E.L.D. with the Sky-Destroyer, Nelson joins us from Nelson All Over, we debate our favorite player counts, and share what hero packs we want to see most of all from the designers going forward!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: S.H.I.E.L.D. (but in the future)
Find Nelson here: Nelson All Over
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what...
2023-10-3150 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 17 - Fantomex (& E.V.A), featuring VillainTheoryIn today's pod, featured guest VillainTheory stops by to share his thoughts on a new card from the Next Evolution expansion. We discuss his new content expansion, what deck he's most proud of, and why Fantomex has Doctor Octupus arms. Or does he? Tune in to find out!
You can find VillainTheory at his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@VillainTheory
Here is the deck that VillainTheory talked about in the episode: Master of Puppets
Here is the deck that Boomguy talked about: Minion Control Viz
Here is LazyTitan's deck...
2023-10-171h 00
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 16 - Ms. Marvel (Hero)In this episode the pod announces the winner of the recent giveaway, and we talk about everyone's favorite Inhuman hero: Ms. Marvel, a.k.a. Kamala Khan!
As promised, here is the promo art version of her hero card.
Here is LazyTitan's deck: Side Schemes are Not Allowed
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2023-10-0354 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 15 - Superpower AdaptationEpisode 15 is here, and things are taking a dark turn as we learn that Kaeko has been kidnapped and taken to the evil lair of the Critical Encounters podcast. Not all is lost, however, as we still manage to enjoy a great show with Verdaen from Critical Encounters--and he comes bearing gifts!
The end of the episode features the details on our first ever giveaway. Thanks to Critical Encounters for providing a full set of promo cards from the early wave, featuring full art variants for Black Widow, Thor, and Ms. Marvel, along with Get Over Here...
2023-09-1950 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 14 - SilkThe pod discusses Silk, her Silk-sense, and her arachno-nymphomania with Peter Parker (yeah, it gets weird). Plus, we answer a question from a listener.
What are your thoughts on Silk? Get in touch and let us know!
Check out LazyTitan's deck for Silk here: Spider Swarm
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please get in touch to let us know what you think of the podcast, and please take time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference!
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2023-09-0544 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 13 - Team InvestigationIn this episode the pod discuss a new direction for Alliance cards, and dig into some questions we've gotten from folks in the community!
One of the questions was around what we use for storage, so here is what Boomguy uses:
For player cards - Champion Box
For villains/modular sets and heroes - BCW Collectible Card Bin
Want to see this card in action? Check out LazyTitan's deck using Team Investigation: Team Leader
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so please g...
2023-08-2249 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 12 - Nick FuryIn this episode of the pod, the crew discusses Gandalf and the Lord of the Rings, art design, Samuel L. Jackson, and the value of an ally you can throw in front of a bus. Don't miss us talking about a core set card that we all know and love: Nick Fury!
Check out the discussion on art design for Marvel Champions
Come see LazyTitan's deck featuring Nick Fury
And yes, Samuel L. Jackson was really the model for the modern Nick Fury
We are looking for feedback from the community that listens to this show, so...
2023-08-0857 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 11 - One Way or AnotherIn this episode, the pod discusses the relative merits of self-destructing by adding more side schemes in order to draw cards. Will it work, or will it blow up in our faces? The only way to find out is to listen to the episide!
Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: Never a good night's sleep
Find us:
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
Insta: @winninghandpodcast
Discord: Boomguy57 | LazyTitan421 | Kaeko64
Reddit: @therealboomguy57
2023-07-2555 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 10 - Across the Spider-VerseIn this episode, the crew discusses the expansive world of the Spider-Verse, spider monkeys, our favorite spiders, and the new spider movie!
Check out LazyTitan's deck: Spider-Jam
Find us:
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
IG: @winninghandpodcast
Discord: Boomguy57 | LazyTitan421 | Kaeko64
Reddit: @therealboomguy57
2023-07-1151 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 9 - Hulk (Ally)In this episode, the pod crew discusses meat shields, Spider-Punk, the unpredictable nature of gamma allies, and LazyTitan continues his quest to coin the phrase "the gentleman's thwart". Will that phrase catch on? Find out in episode 9 of Winning Hand!
Here is the deck from this episode, made by LazyTitan: Rock 'em, Sock 'em Metal Man
Here is the link to the custom content we discussed on the podcast: Spider-Punk
Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
Insta: @winninghandpodcast
Discord: Boomguy57 | LazyTitan421 | Kaeko64
Reddit: @therealboomguy57
2023-06-2746 min
Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions PodcastEpisode 7 - Pinned DownIn this episode of Winning Hand, the pod discusses the 0-cost protection upgrade Pinned Down, LazyTitan gets a new nickname, and we settle the debate on which aspect is the best. Don't miss it!
Email us: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @winninghandpodcast
Decks:
Here is Boomguy’s Pinned Down deck using Vision!
Here is LazyTitan's Pinned Down deck!
2023-05-3041 min