Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

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 hosts also share their unique deck strategies built around Multiple Man, showcasing the diversity in deck building even with the same character and aspects.  Boomguy's Deck WastelandSniper's deck Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 01:26 Meet WastelandSniper: A New Guest's Journey 06:45 Listener Email: Community Engagement and Deck Building 08:30 Recent Plays: Exploring New Decks and Strategies 15:47 Character Spotlight: The Lore of Multiple Man 21:00 The Power of Duplication 21:58 Multiple Man's Background and Associations 23:19 Analyzing the Card: Multiple Man 31:08 Thematic Elements of Multiple Man 35:00 Evaluating the Card's Power and Utility 39:35 The Power of Armor and Allies 41:39 Evaluating Multiple Man's Effectiveness 44:05 Fun Factor of Multiple Man 46:47 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Multiple Man 52:51 Deck Building Strategies with Multiple Man 01:07:25 Outro

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 creators, listener emails about new cards, and a detailed discussion on the card of the day, Toe to Toe, including its artwork and the artists behind it. In this episode, the hosts engage in a detailed discussion about the art and design of various cards in the Marvel Champions game, exploring themes of creativity, controversy, and gameplay mechanics. They critique specific artworks, delve into the thematic elements of card design, and evaluate the power and effectiveness of different cards. The conversation also highlights the fun factor in gameplay and concludes with final thoughts and ratings for the discussed cards. Additionally, the hosts share their innovative deck strategies, showcasing how different heroes can interact with the game mechanics. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54592/soviet-savant-episode-77-1.0 Luke's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54587/punching-their-pressure-points-1.0 Luke's recently played deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/50245/parental-disguise-1.0 Find Curation Crew here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3576956/curation-crew-batman-hush-first-impressions Greg Land allegations:  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 03:31 Guest Introduction and Community Engagement 04:19 Luke's Background and Content Creation 11:05 Favorite Heroes and Play Styles 21:36 Listener Email Discussion on New Characters 29:56 Exploring New Characters and Cards 32:45 Recent Gameplay Experiences 34:34 Deck Building and Strategy 37:13 Card of the Day: Toe to Toe 48:57 Art and Theme Analysis 55:54 Power and Effectiveness of Cards 59:25 Minion Management Strategies 01:02:22 Card Synergies and Gameplay Mechanics 01:05:37 Final Thoughts on Card Effectiveness 01:13:01 Deck Building Insights and Strategies 01:33:47 Outro

https://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 Decks 01:08 Exploring the Rogue Deck: Anything You Can Do 06:53 Aggression Deck: The Deja Crew 13:19 Captain Marvel Leadership Deck: Triple Resource Shenanigans 17:44 SPDR Pool: Vroom Vroom and Plot Convenience

Comments, questions, and feedback: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com 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 and share their final thoughts on her effectiveness in various deck strategies, ultimately rating her performance and discussing deck-building ideas. Volt's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53706/bike-of-the-aero-rior-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54206/sidekickin-it-episode-76-1.0   Boomguy's other deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53729/wakandan-economics-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 02:10 Guest Introduction and Favorite Heroes 05:08 Favorite Scenarios and Player Counts 06:48 Deck Building Strategies and Recent Plays 20:29 Lore and Background of Squirrel Girl 23:13 The Powers of Squirrel Girl 27:16 Squirrel Girl's Backstory and Age 28:24 Squirrel Girl in the Game and MCU 29:59 Card of the Day: Squirrel Girl 31:31 Art and Design of Squirrel Girl 35:44 Thematic Elements of Squirrel Girl 38:39 Power Dynamics of Squirrel Girl 44:35 The Power of Allies in Deck Building 47:42 Fun Factor: How Allies Impact Gameplay 50:38 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Squirrel Girl 55:52 Deck Strategies: Building Around Squirrel Girl 01:09:13 outro  

Feedback or comments: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com 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!

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 Podcast 01:05 Introducing the Guests and Content Creators 03:35 House Rules in Marvel Champions 09:40 Listener Email Discussion 14:57 Recent Gameplay Experiences 22:27 Villains and Their Impact 23:09 The Return to Rhino Set 23:52 Ultron: The Underestimated Villain 24:55 Card of the Day: Gamma Slam 30:35 Thematic Elements of Gamma Slam 33:19 Power and Limitations of Gamma Slam 40:45 Fun Factor of Gamma Slam 45:57 Final Thoughts on She-Hulk 49:34 Deck Strategies and Gameplay Mechanics 56:56 Deck Building and Community Engagement 01:09:39 Outro

Feedback and thoughts to winninghandpodcast@gmail.com 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 Overview 00:11 Meet the Guests and Quickfire Questions 06:28 Community Contributions and Analytics 10:35 Listener Email and She-Hulk Discussion 14:00 Recent Gameplay Experiences 20:57 Card of the Day: Superhuman Strength 29:27 Flavor Text and Theming in Card Games 32:40 Mechanics of She-Hulk's Superhuman Strength 37:41 Thematic Consistency and Gameplay Experience 44:29 Fun Factor and Player Experience 50:16 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Superhuman Strength 58:09 Deck Building Strategies for She-Hulk 01:13:49 Outro

"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 Episode 02:40 Gen Con Recap and Multiplayer Experiences 05:40 Recent Games and Deck Strategies 08:44 Listener Email Discussion 11:34 What we've been playing recently! 22:03 Card of the Day: Split Personality 25:19 Art Appreciation: The Beauty of Comic Book Design 28:09 Thematic Exploration: Understanding Split Personalities 32:24 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Card Strength 38:42 Fun Factor: The Joy of Gameplay 45:00 Final Thoughts: Scoring the Card 48:07 She-Hulk Card Evaluation 49:58 Peer Pressure and Card Ratings 51:11 Hypothetical Takes on She-Hulk 52:22 Deck Sharing and Strategy Discussion 57:59 Rogue's Unique Synergy with She-Hulk 01:05:05 Creative Deck Building Ideas 01:08:14 Outro  

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 Podcast 05:56 Listener Engagement and Content Creation Insights 11:21 Recent Gameplay Experiences 17:08 Deep Dive into She-Hulk's Lore and History 22:01 The Confident She-Hulk 26:00 She-Hulk's Powers and Abilities 28:45 She-Hulk in Comics vs. TV 35:28 Thematic Elements of She-Hulk 42:58 Debating She-Hulk's Power and Effectiveness 49:33 She-Hulk's Gameplay Mechanics 51:42 Power vs. Fun: A She-Hulk Analysis 57:17 Final Thoughts and Ratings on She-Hulk 59:38 Deck Strategies for She-Hulk 01:18:27 Outro

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 Building 02:54 The Evolution of Marvel CDB and Community Engagement 05:48 The Importance of Multiplayer Decks 08:41 Deck Spotlight: Soldier of Fortune by Castle Frank 11:37 Deck Spotlight: Master of Ranged Firepower with Hawkeye 19:16 Hawkeye's Limitations and Fun Factor 21:24 Castle Frank's Decks and Predictability 22:39 Gamora's Leadership Deck: Guardians of the Armory 27:30 Psylocke's Protection Deck: Otherworlds True Defender 33:27 Angel's Aerial Children of the Atom Deck