Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

E99: Assess the Situation

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In this episode, we welcome AndyN to the show to discuss Assess the Situation. Does it deserve more or less love than it generally receives? We aim to find out! 
We also go through some emails because Boomguy finally emptied out the inbox before we head into Episode 100 with a clean email inbox! 

E98: Chance Encounter, feat. CastleFrank47!

In this episode, we talk to CastleFrank47 about his experience with the game, how he builds decks, and what he loves about Marvel Champions!
We also introduce the new permanent co-host of the Winning Hand, who could it be?
CastleFrank's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62539/100-chance-of-chaos-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62556/the-nightman-cometh-episode-98-1.0
Andyr's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62557/going-shopping-with-friends-1.0
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings02:51 Meet Castle Frank: The Deck Builder05:12 Deck Building Philosophy and Favorite Aspects07:45 Favorite Heroes and Scenarios10:15 Recent Gameplay Experiences13:09 Card of the Day: Chance Encounter24:02 Art Analysis and Character Design25:22 Daredevil and The Punisher Dynamics26:45 Card Art and Thematic Consistency28:19 Understanding Card Mechanics and Traits30:23 Thematic Discrepancies in Card Design33:10 Power Level and Game Mechanics36:11 Side Schemes and Game Strategy37:58 Final Thoughts on Chance Encounter Card55:14 The Red Father and Sample Size Issues57:25 Justice Allies: Favorites and Overlooked Gems59:35 Deck Sharing: Strategies and Insights01:00:53 Deck Analysis: Jubilee's Justice Deck01:05:25 Deck Analysis: Scarlet Witch's Chaos Deck01:10:09 Deck Analysis: Nightcrawler's Event-Heavy Strategy

Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 10: X-23 & Black Widow

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In this episode, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do?
Who's your pick between these two?

E97: Change of Fortune, feat. Caldias!

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In this episode, we are joined by all-around good dude Caldias to discuss hero strategies, artwork, thematic relevance, and gameplay tactics for the card of the day: Change of Fortune. We share insights on deck building, game theory, and the fun of minion hunting, providing a comprehensive look at this exciting card and its role in protection strategies.
Caldias' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62167/you-don-t-even-go-here-2.0
 
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/62171/slay-queen-episode-97-1.0
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:59 Exploring Nightcrawler and His Popularity05:58 Discussion on Marvel Champions Gameplay08:30 Favorite Heroes and Deck Strategies11:44 Recent Gameplay Experiences14:19 Card of the Day: Change of Fortune17:21 Art Analysis and Thematic Discussion20:27 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategies23:15 Community Insights and Future Prospects36:13 The Power of Minion Control42:50 Debating Card Mechanics46:24 Minion Hunting: A Side Quest?52:57 The Fun of Drawing Cards59:17 Deck Strategies and Final Thoughts01:17:12 Outro
 

Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 9: Deadpool & Spectrum

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In this episode, LazyTitan and Boomguy talk about their favorite heroes, starting with #1 and working their way down their respective lists. Ever wondered why we love what we do?
Who's your pick between these two?

E96.75 - Season 4 Update

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As we wrap up season three, Boomguy chats through what the podcast has in store for season four. 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Season Overview02:51 Season Three Highlights and Community Engagement05:57 The Alt Art Project and Conventions08:42 Looking Ahead to Season Four11:31 Podcast Growth and Community Support14:29 Outro

E96.5 - Con of Heroes 2026 Spoilers!

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Con of Heroes website: https://conofheroes.com/
In this episode we talk about the Con of Heroes 2026, including how to prepare and what to bring. We also discuss some sweet cards shared by KennedyHawk and the CoH team! 
To see the spoiler cards, head over to the Winning Hand YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxABHz6tE-S7XfdNIxcvqFA
 
 

E96: Concentrated Fire, feat. LACK OF SUBTLETY

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This episode features a deep dive into Marvel Champions, focusing on Nick Fury, hero strategies, scenario preferences, and the art of flavor text. The hosts discuss their favorite heroes, deck-building tips, and community insights, offering valuable tips for players of all levels. In this episode, we explore Nick Fury's card art, mechanics, and thematic design, along with deck strategies and gameplay insights. Perfect for Marvel Champions fans looking to deepen their understanding of Nick Fury's kit and optimal playstyles.
LACK OF SUBLETY'S deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/61759/going-with-the-flow-winning-hand-ep-96-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/56937/old-saint-nick-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast02:59 Getting to Know Lack of Subtlety06:07 Favorite Heroes and Scenarios09:09 Exploring Leadership in Marvel Champions11:59 Player Count Preferences14:48 Listener Email: Flavor Text in Marvel Champions20:51 Recent Gameplay Experiences26:45 Powerful Card Mechanics30:18 Deck Building Strategies33:30 Character Preferences and Gameplay Experiences33:36 Con of Heroes Preparation39:04 Card of the Day: Concentrated Fire52:22 Navigating Nick Fury's Stealth Mechanics54:38 Understanding Attack and Scheme Interactions57:33 The Fun Factor of Concentrated Fire59:37 Final Ratings and Overall Impressions of Nick Fury01:04:44 Deck Strategies and Recommendations01:24:07 Outro