Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

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

Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 8: Angel & Ghost Spider

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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?

E95: Secret Agent, feat. D20 Woodworking!

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Nick Fury hero kit, and are joined by first time guest and woodworker extraordinaire, D20 Woodworking! 
D20 Woodworking's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/61514/secret-agent-practiced-plan-and-a-yard-full-of-minons-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57301/big-swingin-nick-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast02:54 Listener Questions and Content Discussion06:17 Getting to Know D20 Woodworking10:01 D20's Content Creation Journey14:10 Advice for Aspiring Content Creators18:16 Recent Gameplay Experiences24:09 Card of the Day: Secret Agent34:33 The Joy of Revisiting Heroes35:08 Analyzing Nick Fury's Card Power36:51 Strategies for Building Nick Fury Decks39:56 Fun Factor of Secret Agent Card44:28 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Secret Agent49:46 Overall Impressions of Nick Fury52:09 Deck Sharing and Strategies01:04:23 Parting Thoughts and Community Engagement01:06:23 Outro

E94: Fury's Flying Car, feat. Hitbuttons!

 
In this episode, we explore the nuances of Marvel Champions, deck testing, hero rankings, and (with Con of Heroes 2026 coming up) we talk a bit about con etiquette with seasoned players. Discover insights on deck building, hero fun factor, and how to make the most of your con experience. Join us as we explore the intricacies of Fury's Flying Car, a standout card in Marvel Champions, and discuss Nick Fury's deck strategies, community experiences, and the thematic design behind this iconic support. Perfect for players looking to deepen their understanding and enjoy the game more.
Hitbuttons' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/61327/superfly-tnt-winning-hand-episode-94-fury-s-flying-car-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57301/big-swingin-nick-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast01:55 Meet Hitbuttons: A New Guest in the Community03:13 Hitbuttons' Journey with Marvel Champions05:10 Favorite Heroes and Deck Strategies08:06 Discussing Favorite Scenarios in Marvel Champions11:17 Player Count Preferences and Community Engagement13:25 Listener Email: Deck Testing vs. Playing16:01 Understanding Card Power Levels and Fun Factor24:44 Main Character Syndrome and Game Etiquette26:50 The Role of Fun in Hero Evaluation28:26 Subjectivity in Deck Rankings33:04 New Packs: Wonder Man and Hercules35:07 Preparing for the Khan of Heroes38:48 Deck Selection and Etiquette at the Con41:24 Navigating Player Dynamics and Expectations44:52 Community and Social Interaction at the Con48:49 Final Thoughts on Con Etiquette55:46 Card of the Day: Fury's Flying Car01:03:26 Nick Fury's Flying Car: A Game Changer?01:09:00 The Fun Factor of Fury's Flying Car01:13:40 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Fury's Flying Car01:18:00 Deck Showcase: Hitbuttons' Dive Bomb Deck01:27:00 Boomguy's Justice Deck: Bad Mother Tucker01:34:32 Outro
 

Our Favorite Heroes, Vol. 7: Colossus & Deadpool

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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?