Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

In 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: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178184630-the-key-and-the-crescent She also has an X (Twitter) account here: https://x.com/NatsunoYoru 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 / LazyTitan421 Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

In 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 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 / LazyTitan421 Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast

This 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 dive. Here is Boomguy's appearance on his "Best Hero" series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIes4WYDo50&t=67s Here is the Tom King Vision run: https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/20897/vision_(2015_-_2016) And here is a review of the story, which was incredible: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-wisdom-of-the-vision-a-superhero-story-about-family-and-fitting-in 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

In 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%20Pool%20Cleaner Here is the link to Astrodar's Alter-Ego Chronicle: https://alteregochronicle.wixsite.com/alter-ego-chronicle Here is the link to Josseroo's Road to Knowhere podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-knowhere-a-marvel-champions-lcg-podcast/id1611774870 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

Boomguy 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 

In 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 us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast 

In 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 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 

Today 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 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 

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 difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy57 Facebook: Winning Hand Podcast Reddit: @therealboomguy57

In 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 makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast 

In 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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelchampionslcg/ Deckbuilding: https://marvelcdb.com/ Podcasts:  Critical Encounters https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-encounters-a-marvel-champions-podcast/id1496965610 Marvel Chumpions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-chumpions-podcast-a-marvel-champions-podcast/id1686679894 Shadow of the Cast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shadow-of-the-cast-a-marvel-champions-podcast/id1707662966 Marvel Champions Monthly https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-champions-monthly-a-fan-podcast/id1480325631 Road to Knowhere https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-knowhere-a-marvel-champions-lcg-podcast/id1611774870 Con of Heroes 2024: https://conofheroes.com/ 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 

Boomguy 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! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast 

In 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 time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it really makes a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast 

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 a difference! Email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy57 Reddit: @therealboomguy57

In 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 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 Insta: @winninghandpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554797829594

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 bit.* Here is LazyTitan's deck for the episode: Float like a Butterfly (using bleeding edge military propulsion systems) 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

In 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 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: Boomguy57

In 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 IG: @winninghandpodcast  Discord: Boomguy57 Reddit: @therealboomguy57

In 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 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: Boomguy57 Reddit: @therealboomguy57

In 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 for Fantomex: Fantom Expansion 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: Boomguy57 Reddit: @therealboomguy57