Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast
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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Episodes
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
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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?
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
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
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
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
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
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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?
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
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In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by community stalwart VJakson, and we embark on a month-long deep dive into the character of Nick Fury! We discuss our personal experiences with the game, and we learn about Vjakson's favorite heroes, and we talk about strategies for teaching new players the game. We get into some of the weird lore of Nick Fury, his abilities, and the (AMAZING) art design of his cards. Is his real name actually Marcus? Find out in episode 93!
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/61180/big-nick-energy-episode-93-1.0
VJakson's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/61175/don-t-hate-the-playa-hate-the-scheme-wh-ep93-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast02:52 Deep Dive into Nick Fury05:28 Player Experiences and Favorite Heroes08:04 Game Mechanics and Player Strategies10:48 Teaching New Players13:45 Player Count Preferences16:45 Recent Gameplay Experiences19:26 Exploring Adam Warlock22:17 Deck Building Challenges25:22 Custom Leaders and Theory Crafting28:34 Nick Fury's Abilities and Gameplay42:45 Nick Fury's Stealth Suit and Art Design48:01 Nick Fury's Character Background and Legacy52:02 The Evolution of Nick Fury in Comics58:09 Nick Fury's Gameplay Mechanics and Strategy01:02:52 Thematic Representation in Nick Fury's Design01:09:17 Balancing Power and Risk in Gameplay01:23:17 Final Thoughts on Nick Fury's Hero Design
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by ScarletRhodey to discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, focusing on recent gameplay experiences, recent plays with Hercules and Quicksilver, and a deep dive into the card of the day: Karma. They discuss the art and design of the character, how it aligns with her abilities, and the overall thematic consistency within the game. The conversation shifts to the power dynamics and limitations of Karma, particularly focusing on her ability to control non-elite minions and the implications of the elite keyword. The hosts also explore strategic uses of Karma in deck building, emphasizing her role in ally-focused strategies and the challenges she presents in solo versus multiplayer scenarios. Finally, they compare Karma to other allies in the protection aspect of the game, debating her effectiveness and value in various contexts. The conversation then shifts to deck-building strategies, featuring ScarletRhodey's Hulkling deck and Boomguy's Jean Grey deck, highlighting their unique approaches and card choices.
Scarlet Rhodey's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60847/protect-the-family-1.0
Boomguy's deck:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast02:55 Recent Gameplay Experiences05:58 Exploring Hercules and His Gameplay08:59 Diving into Quicksilver's Strategies11:57 Shadowcat: A Unique Character Perspective17:57 Card of the Day: Karma28:38 Art and Thematic Representation of Characters30:50 Thematic Consistency in Gameplay Mechanics33:18 Power Dynamics and Limitations of Karma38:46 Strategic Uses and Deck Building with Karma47:19 Comparative Analysis of Allies in Protection51:59 Karma's Role in Gameplay55:00 Final Thoughts on Karma01:00:06 Deck Building Strategies01:01:57 ScarletRhodey's Hulkling Deck01:08:01 Boomguy's Jean Grey Deck
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
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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?
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
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In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Mr. SelfDestruct to celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting female heroes in Marvel Champions, and jump into the discussion on the leadership ally X-23.
The conversation also touches on custom leaders being developed by the community and recent gameplay experiences, providing insights into the Marvel Champions community. They also touch on decks they may (or may not) bring to the upcoming Con of Heroes in May 2026.
Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60591/don-t-mess-with-x-s-episode-91-1.0
Mr. SelfDestruct's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/60586/the-foot-claw-club-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests01:47 Celebrating Women's History Month in Marvel Champions02:31 Getting to Know Mr. Self-Destruct03:43 Favorite Heroes and Their Mechanics06:19 Thematic Disconnects in Character Design09:08 Anticipating New Releases: Daredevil and Foggy Nelson10:33 Favorite Aspects of the Game13:39 Favorite Scenarios in Marvel Champions14:35 Joining the Game: A New Player's Perspective16:46 Exploring Deadpool: A Character Analysis20:58 Final Thoughts on Deadpool and Character Dynamics21:12 Exploring Deadpool's Gameplay Mechanics22:35 Derek's Experience with Wonder Man and Hercules26:19 LazyTitan's Custom Drax Leader Development28:03 Boomguy's Custom Leaders: Quicksilver and Valkyrie31:43 In-Depth Discussion on X23 Ally Card41:46 Thematic Connections in Character Design44:33 Aggression vs. Strategy in Gameplay50:57 Balancing Power and Cost in Allies56:01 Final Thoughts and Deck Strategies01:09:27 Deck Strategies and Key Cards01:12:20 Building Effective Decks with X23 and Moon Knight01:15:42 Exploring the Phoenix Leadership Deck01:19:22 Deck Building Insights and Community Engagement01:22:40 Con of Heroes Preparation and Deck Recommendations01:28:45 Outro