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Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 300 - Supervillain Roundtable XVIIIWelcome to Issue 300 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Supervillain Roundtable we have our 300th show!!!!! Games, interview, and more... You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, BGL, cmaka, ScarletRhodey, Lexicon, Weenkster...
2025-12-092h 56
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 299 - Enchantress - Part IIWelcome to Issue 299 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain issue we talk all about the Enchantress scenario, Part II. (Fixed) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, ScarletRhodey Email us at: c...
2025-12-021h 04
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 289 - Enchantress - Part IWelcome to Issue 298 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain issue we talk all about the Enchantress scenario, Part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@g...
2025-11-2542 min
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
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 283 - Blue MoonWelcome to Issue 283 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this location hoping Issue we travel to the Blue Area of the Moon and talk all bout the Imperial Guard. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen...
2025-08-121h 15
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
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 280 - Elite Minion Roundtable IWelcome to Issue 280 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue first Elite Minion Roundtable we go to the bowels of the lair for some general talk with the Elite Minion on all sorts of topics. You...
2025-07-2250 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 239 - Shadow of the Past - X-23 NemesisWelcome to Issue 239 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past issue we take a look at X-23's Lady Deathstrike. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and ScarletRhodey
2024-10-0855 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
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Villain Yule Calendar - Day 20 - Comics with ScarletRhodeyWelcome to Day 20 of Critical Encounter's Villainous Yule Calendar for December 2022. Here we get in the holiday spirit, and take a quick look at some random festive aspect of the game. So let's peek behind the door and see what our so-called villains are up to… Today we talk Marvel Comics with ScarletRhodey. Find Us At: Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w You c...
2022-12-2040 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 130 - Sinister SyndicateWelcome to Issue 130 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the modular set Sinister Syndicate from The Hood scenario pack. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and ScarletRhodey.
2022-08-1656 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 94 - Shadow of the Past - Venom's NemesisCritical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this Shadow of the Past issue we talk about Venom's Nemesis You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook and ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https...
2021-12-0736 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 83 - Galactic Pawn StarsCritical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this issue we talk about the Galactic Artifact modular set (sort of?!?) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook Special Guests: KennedyHawk, Brave, ScarletRhodey, Shellin, Saej, Meek, TheChap, dr00, and Orianna Ema...
2021-09-2153 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 63 - Supervillain Roundtable IVCritical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this issue we talk about the LCGCon, the RRG, and answer some listener questions (finally). You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, TheTruth, WanderingTook and ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us...
2021-05-0447 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 62 - Shadow of the Past - Scarlet Witch's NemesisCritical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this issue we talk about Scarlet Witch's Nemesis, Luminous: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ascw_nemesis&decks=encounter Contest Winners! We finished out contest and have three great winners. Stay tuned to the end to find out if y...
2021-04-2746 min
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions PodcastCritical Encounters - Issue 54 - Secret Dossier - Ant-ManCritical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this special issue we take a second look at Yellowjacket, with special expert ScarletRhodey, then we crack open the secret vault of a hidden SHIELD facility. In that vault we found dossiers on every hero and villain; we got our hands o...
2021-03-0249 min