A podcast all about Marvel Champions…one card at a time. Marvel Champions the Card Game is a Living Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games. Every episode we use one card as the focus of the episode but we discuss a range of topics, news, tips, and decks for the game we love! Join us as we journey through Marvel Champions one card at a time.
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In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy, LazyTitan, and The Brandt from @StepintoThePortal go through a few listener emails, discuss multiplayer etiquette and our recent gameplay experiences, and then break down the card of the day, Plot Convenience. They discuss deck-building strategies, share their own decks, and emphasize th…
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E84 - Shield Block (and we rank all hero defense events!)
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1:44:01"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, explor…
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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!) bef…
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E82 - Frozen Solid, feat. Villain Theory!
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1:29:46In 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 her…
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E81 - Cryokinetic Perception, with Charr!
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1:04:11In 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, highli…
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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…
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Summary 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,…
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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 evo…
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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 feedb…
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Summary 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 ho…
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Summary 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 crea…
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More Multiplayer Decks - All Hands on Decks #16
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29:02https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51929/anything-you-can-do-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52369/does-anyone-need-a-triple-resources-card-this-turn-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51761/the-dj-crew-3.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48846/sp-dr-pool-goes-vroom-vroom-lightsaber-sounds-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marvel…
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Comments, questions, and feedback: [email protected] 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…
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Feedback or comments: [email protected] In this episode we talk about two new cards from Fantasy Flight Games for the upcoming Civil War expansion. What do you think about the new cards? https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2025/8/14/shifting-shape/ Next reveal will be on the Step into the Portal YouTube channle, so check it out to…
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See 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 Champi…
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Feedback and thoughts to [email protected] 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…
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"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 i…
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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 engage…
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Multiplayer Decks - All Hands on Decks #15
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39:46https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51927/master-of-ranged-firepower-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51615/otherworld-s-true-defender-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51526/soldier-of-fortune-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51400/guardians-of-the-armory-1.0 https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50392/angel-s-aerial-children-of-…
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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 car…
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An announcement for the MC/DC fan convention coming to the Washington DC metro area, 24-26 October 2025. https://www.mcdc.fun/ Questions: [email protected] Boomguy
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E70 - Air Supremacy, w/ The Marvel Chumpions
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1:09:12In 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%20Sup…
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Musical Decks - All Hands on Decks #14
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1:01:16In 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…
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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/96173…
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With 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/…
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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 Recommendati…
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WHICH 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…
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E66.5 - Con of Heroes Wrap-up Panel, Part Deux
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1:14:34In this episode I am joined by Astrodar, Vjakson, Andyr, AndyN, Mr.SelfDestruct, and Caldias to wrap up con season in style. We talk through what we likes, what we didn't like, and everything in between. Hope to see everyone next year! Chapters 00:00 Post-Con of Heroes 2025 Overview 03:21 Event Highlights and Experiences 08:22 Saturday Campaigns an…
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In 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 Fu…
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Con of Heroes DECKS - All Hands on Decks #13
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1:25:42In 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 Fu…
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In this episode we wrap up all the goodness that was the Con of Heroes 2025 and we say good-bye to Leethus, who is leaving us for less-green pastures. As always, you can get in touch by email: [email protected] Boomguy
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E64 - Adam Warlock (Ally), feat. Josseroo!
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53:09"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 buildin…
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In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, we discuss the decks we are bringing to the upcoming Con of Heroes, recommend a content creator, and talk about our thoughts on how much of the collection most people own. We also, of course, discuss Daring Escape, before discussing Leethus' own daring escape in his penultimate episode as a co-host. Here…
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Multiplayer Deck Discussion - All Hands on Decks #12
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1:01:57In 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 significan…
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"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. T…
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"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 …
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E61.5 - Con of Heroes Panel Discussion
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1:43:02This panel discussion revolves around the preparation and experiences related to the Con of Heroes 2025. I am joined by Andy N, AndyR, Astrodar, Caldias, MrSelfDestruct, and VJakson. We discuss their personal experiences with previous conventions, and provide insights on what to bring, including decks, scenarios and tokens. We emphasize the importa…
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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: …
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In this episode, we discuss two new spoiler cards from Fantasy Flight Games for the upcoming Black Panther (Shuri) hero pack. You can see the original reveal article here. Join us as we break down the art, theme, power, and fun for these cards! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to New Cards 03:03 Analysis of Dora Milaje and Allies 06:06 Art and Theme Dis…
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All Hands on Decks #11 - Multi-Aspect Heroes!
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1:03:53Talking 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 …
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In 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 ca…
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"You call that science?" - Mockingbird, apparently In this episode of Winning Hand, the pod crew kicks off celebrations for Women's History Month by discussing the character Mockingbird from Marvel Champions. We explore her history, powers, and the thematic elements of her (core set) card. The conversation includes a spotlight on content creator As…
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In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy, LazyTitan, and Leethus spotlight a content creator named Stretch22, read some recent listener Apple Podcast reviews, and discuss their recent gameplay experiences. The main focus is on the card of the day: Taunt. The pod explores its art, mechanics, thematic elements, and overall impact on…
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E57.5 - Fireside Chat & the Future of Winning Hand
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35:01In this special episode of Winning Hand, the pod crew discusses the future of LCGs after the recent announcement by Fantasy Flight Games on the future of living card games at the studio. We discuss what the changes are, what the impact of those changes is to the community and the game overall, and what it means for the future of the people's podcas…
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"Storm is top 5 X-Men. IMO." - Leethus In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, we talk about our recent gameplay experiences with various Marvel Champions characters, including Hulk and Thor (Leethus), and Black Widow and Black Panther (Boomguy). We highlight a content creator, Joshi of Smeg, and delve into deck-building strategies, emphasizin…
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Popping Your Posse & Saving the Neighborhood - AHoD #10
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27:18In 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 an…
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Exploring Community Decks in Marvel Champions - AHoD#9
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31:46In 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 lim…
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E56 - Lie in Wait (w/ Rey Plays Games)
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1:06:50"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 int…
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Is Impede Secretly Great? (All Hands on Decks #8)
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32:11In 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 collab…
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E55.5 - Agents of SHIELD Reveals w/ Xander from FFG!
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1:12:12In 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 Cha…
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