Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

E75.5 - Hulkling REVEAL

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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 tomorrow!

E75 - Gamma Slam

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 Champions, recent gameplay experiences, and a deep dive into the She-Hulk card of the day, Gamma Slam. We also share insights into deck strategies and how to maximize the use of She-Hulk's abilities, culminating in a discussion about the overall enjoyment of the character and the game.
Krautbammer's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53641/on-demand-gamma-slam-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53679/phi-slama-gamma-episode-75-1.0
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast01:05 Introducing the Guests and Content Creators03:35 House Rules in Marvel Champions09:40 Listener Email Discussion14:57 Recent Gameplay Experiences22:27 Villains and Their Impact23:09 The Return to Rhino Set23:52 Ultron: The Underestimated Villain24:55 Card of the Day: Gamma Slam30:35 Thematic Elements of Gamma Slam33:19 Power and Limitations of Gamma Slam40:45 Fun Factor of Gamma Slam45:57 Final Thoughts on She-Hulk49:34 Deck Strategies and Gameplay Mechanics56:56 Deck Building and Community Engagement01:09:39 Outro

E74 - Superhuman Strength

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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, highlighting different heroes and strategies, before analyzing the card of the day, Superhuman Strength, including its art, mechanics, and thematic elements. We share our deck-building strategies, highlighting the importance of synergy and character control in maximizing She-Hulk's potential.
Bannaners' Winning Hand score tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LbzATE_Dujf4BSxp4iAS6NNdm13okCD4v4ojVlXO8vc/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53447/that-s-gonna-leave-a-marked-episode-74-1.0
Bannaners' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53426/a-smash-in-the-face-1.0
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:11 Meet the Guests and Quickfire Questions06:28 Community Contributions and Analytics10:35 Listener Email and She-Hulk Discussion14:00 Recent Gameplay Experiences20:57 Card of the Day: Superhuman Strength29:27 Flavor Text and Theming in Card Games32:40 Mechanics of She-Hulk's Superhuman Strength37:41 Thematic Consistency and Gameplay Experience44:29 Fun Factor and Player Experience50:16 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Superhuman Strength58:09 Deck Building Strategies for She-Hulk01:13:49 Outro

E73 - Split Personality

"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 importance of community engagement, deck strategies, and the thematic and power analysis of cards within the game. We wrap up with some final thoughts before sharing our decks:
Astrodar's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53049/she-hulk-1.0
Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53054/lady-in-the-streets-episode-73-1.0
 
Bonus deck that Boomguy talked about: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52853/jubilee-like-totally-ignores-the-villain-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode02:40 Gen Con Recap and Multiplayer Experiences05:40 Recent Games and Deck Strategies08:44 Listener Email Discussion11:34 What we've been playing recently!22:03 Card of the Day: Split Personality25:19 Art Appreciation: The Beauty of Comic Book Design28:09 Thematic Exploration: Understanding Split Personalities32:24 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Card Strength38:42 Fun Factor: The Joy of Gameplay45:00 Final Thoughts: Scoring the Card48:07 She-Hulk Card Evaluation49:58 Peer Pressure and Card Ratings51:11 Hypothetical Takes on She-Hulk52:22 Deck Sharing and Strategy Discussion57:59 Rogue's Unique Synergy with She-Hulk01:05:05 Creative Deck Building Ideas01:08:14 Outro
 

E72 - She-Hulk (Hero)

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 engagement, and the importance of art in card design. They explore the complexities of her character, the design choices behind her abilities, and how she fits into the broader Marvel universe. The conversation also touches on deck-building strategies and personal experiences with playing She-Hulk, culminating in final thoughts and ratings from each host.
Boomguy’s deck
ScarletRhodey's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52540/she-hulk-s-strength-in-diversity-1.0
LazyTitan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/1004132
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast05:56 Listener Engagement and Content Creation Insights11:21 Recent Gameplay Experiences17:08 Deep Dive into She-Hulk's Lore and History22:01 The Confident She-Hulk26:00 She-Hulk's Powers and Abilities28:45 She-Hulk in Comics vs. TV35:28 Thematic Elements of She-Hulk42:58 Debating She-Hulk's Power and Effectiveness49:33 She-Hulk's Gameplay Mechanics51:42 Power vs. Fun: A She-Hulk Analysis57:17 Final Thoughts and Ratings on She-Hulk59:38 Deck Strategies for She-Hulk01:18:27 Outro

Multiplayer Decks - All Hands on Decks #15

https://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-the-atom-1.0
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Marvel CDB and Deck Building02:54 The Evolution of Marvel CDB and Community Engagement05:48 The Importance of Multiplayer Decks08:41 Deck Spotlight: Soldier of Fortune by Castle Frank11:37 Deck Spotlight: Master of Ranged Firepower with Hawkeye19:16 Hawkeye's Limitations and Fun Factor21:24 Castle Frank's Decks and Predictability22:39 Gamora's Leadership Deck: Guardians of the Armory27:30 Psylocke's Protection Deck: Otherworlds True Defender33:27 Angel's Aerial Children of the Atom Deck

E71 - Rogue (Ally)

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 card of the day, Rogue, analyzing her abilities and potential in gameplay. The conversation wraps up with a deck-building segment featuring Adam Warlock, showcasing creative strategies and community engagement.
Boomguy's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/995417
Boomguy's weird Vision deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/46172/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep-1.0
Community Rankings: https://www.pubmeeple.com/group-rankings?t=e20fcfa4-ef2a-4b1e-9db3-931dc4d4a772
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast01:56 Content Creator Spotlight: Stunned and Confused Podcast04:45 Listener Email: Team Up Cards Discussion12:07 Community Rankings Overview22:46 Analysis of Top and Bottom Heroes27:08 Hero Selection and Team Dynamics27:50 Spotlight on Deadpool: An Underrated Hero33:20 Wasp: The Misunderstood Hero36:06 Community Rankings: Surprising Hero Positions37:37 Bottom 10 Heroes: A Critical Review46:28 Top 10 Heroes: Personal Favorites53:38 Card of the Day: Rogue56:19 Visual Design and Thematic Representation57:12 Rogue's Powers and Thematic Fit58:25 Ally Dynamics and Gameplay Mechanics59:24 Building Around Rogue01:02:52 Rogue's Versatility and Trait Stealing01:06:03 Niche Archetypes and Future Potential01:08:40 Fun Factor and Deck Building Opportunities01:11:42 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:15:57 Deck of the Day: Adam's Excellent Adventure01:24:43 Outro

MC/DC Announcement

An announcement for the MC/DC fan convention coming to the Washington DC metro area, 24-26 October 2025.
https://www.mcdc.fun/
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