Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

In this episode, Boomguy takes to the skies and gushes about the 2-cost aerial event, Air Supremacy. What will LazyTitan say? It's a leadership card, but it does damage!  Follow the Marvel Chumpions here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KARXuLDLFgXepYVIwWuHz Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/945988?deck_name=Episode%2070%20-%20Air%20Supremacy Ryan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/974516?deck_name=War%20Machine%20-%20Air%20Supremacy Scott's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/978548?deck_name=Come%20Fly%20with%20Me LazyTitan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/991607 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 02:20 Recent Deck Experiences 13:46 Card of the Day: Air Supremacy 20:10 Aerial Payoffs and Card Themes 22:33 Thematic Consistency in Gameplay 23:26 Power Dynamics of Air Supremacy 27:07 Fun Factor and Player Experience 31:11 Card Classification: Timmy, Johnny, or Spike? 33:56 Final Ratings and Deck Strategies 42:40 Deck Submissions and Community Engagement 43:41 Building with War Machine: Challenges and Strategies 49:17 Exploring Scott's Deck: Come Fly With Me 56:04 Lazy Titan's Deck: Airpower and Aerial Allies 01:09:01 Outro

In this episode of All Hands on Decks, AndyR and Boomguy discuss decks that have a musical theme. We dive deep into the songs, the decks, and the cards that make them great!  Here are the decks from the Episode: Justice Silk - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49727/you-only-get-one-shot-1.0 Spider-Woman - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/47957/spider-woman-tick-tick-boom-1.0 Justice Magik - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45319/the-sound-of-silence-1.0 Leadership Jubilee - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45309/jump-around-1.0 'Pool Falcon - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51168/the-bird-is-the-word-1.0 Aggression Iceman - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/43106/do-you-wanna-build-a-snowman-1.0 Protection Magneto - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/46262/magneto-come-together-right-now-magnetically-1.0 Leadership Ironheart - https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/40125/the-beasty-boys-hit-a-stroke-of-genius-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deck Building and Marvel Champions 02:56 Exploring Card Utility and Misunderstood Cards 05:35 Thematic Decks: Musical Inspirations in Marvel Champions 11:42 Deck Showcase: Jump Around - A Jubilee Leadership Deck 17:45 Deck Showcase: Come Together - A Magneto Protection Deck 23:36 Deck Showcase: Tic Tic Boom - A Spider-Woman Aggression Deck 25:42 Iceman's Aggression Deck: Do You Want to Build a Snowman? 33:05 The Sound of Silence: A Justice Magic Deck 40:26 Hit a Stroke of Genius: Leadership with Ironheart 44:00 Deck Strategies and Card Synergies 46:04 Deck Publishing and Community Engagement 48:04 Exploring New Decks and Game Mechanics 54:02 Surprise Deck Reveal and Player Insights 01:02:34 Closing Thoughts and Future Themes

In this episode, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by Nelson to discuss Joining Forces, the rather expensive alliance card that most people forgot about. But should you take this chance to revisit the card? Yes you should! Take a look at the decks that Nelson and Boomguy put together to feature the card! Nelson: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/961731 Boomguy: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/960303?deck_name=Episode%2069%20-%20Joining%20%28Space%29%20Forces  

With great podcasting power comes...Great Responsibility! Join Boomguy and LazyTitan as they break down this card! Here is what KennedyHawk had to say about this card: https://youtube.com/shorts/AaDdZdU-gbs?si=cThcGxrqB-NO7Vy5 Here is the deck that Boomguy put together for this episode to feature the card: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/51024/this-is-a-justice-deck-1.0 Please make your own decks featuring Great Responsibility and leave them in a comment on the deck I posted so others can find them!   

Dive into the world of Groot, where lore meets gameplay strategy! The hosts explore his evolution from villain to ally, dissecting unique card mechanics and effective deck-building strategies. With playful debates over control versus tempo play styles, they highlight Groot’s resilience and value in team dynamics. Listeners also get insights on community connections formed at gaming conventions, plus recommendations for underappreciated cards. It's an engaging mix of entertainment and detailed analysis for fans of the Marvel universe!

WHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVORITE? In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan discuss the excitement surrounding new card reveals for Marvel Champions, specifically focusing on the upcoming hero pack featuring Falcon. They delve into the mechanics and strategies of two new cards: Resource Reserve and Spectrum, analyzing their potential impact on gameplay and deck-building strategies. As always you can reach us at: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com The next reveal will be with Never Bored Gaming: https://youtube.com/@neverboredgaming?si=nXS4ofX3olirc08B Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 00:46 Excitement for New Cards 02:44 Discussion on Upcoming Hero Packs 05:14 Reveal of New Cards 08:44 Analysis of Resource Reserve Card 16:12 Introduction of Spectrum Card 17:22 Exploring Spectrum's Unique Mechanics 19:55 Art and Theme of Spectrum 24:22 Evaluating Spectrum's Power and Potential 27:53 Building Around Spectrum: Strategies and Synergies 30:42 Outro

In this episode I am joined by Astrodar, Vjakson, Andyr, AndyN, Mr.SelfDestruct, and Caldias to wrap up con season in style. We talk through what we likes, what we didn't like, and everything in between.  Hope to see everyone next year! Chapters 00:00 Post-Con of Heroes 2025 Overview 03:21 Event Highlights and Experiences 08:22 Saturday Campaigns and Multiplayer Events 12:30 Community Engagement and Card Trading 17:29 Deck Strategies and Player Comfort Levels 32:31 Deck Choices and Community Spirit 35:42 Deck Building Strategies and Experiences 39:10 Favorite Decks and Gameplay Dynamics 40:39 Elevator Pitch for Decks 42:59 Scaling Challenges in Four-Player Games 48:09 Aggression as a Winning Strategy 52:17 Off-Turn Actions and Team Support 54:08 The Power of Teamwork in Gaming 57:48 Innovative Game Mechanics and Custom Content 01:01:07 Diverse Hero Representation and Player Experiences 01:05:08 Memorable Moments and Community Connections 01:09:05 Final Thoughts on the Con Experience

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, LazyTitan and Boomguy grapple with the reality of no longer having Leethus and his crazy ideas to clutter up the show. Unfettered by his limitations, we can finally go crazy and realize the fever dream that is Dive Bomb. Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Con Recap 01:21 Transitioning Co-Hosts and Future Guests 03:02 Community Engagement and Emails 09:02 Deck Building Strategies and Player Experiences 15:42 Recent Gameplay and Favorite Heroes 24:34 Deck Strategies and Archetypes 33:29 Card of the Day: Dive Bomb 42:06 Thematic and Power Analysis of Dive Bomb 48:43 The Evolution of Aggression Cards 52:07 Dive Bomb: A Game Changer 55:47 Assessing Dive Bomb's Strength 01:00:44 Final Thoughts on Dive Bomb 01:13:48 Outro

In this episode of All Hands on Decks, Boomguy and Andyr discuss their experiences at the recent Marvel Champions con, focusing on the evolving trends in deck building, the impact of new cards, and the dynamics of multiplayer gameplay. They explore the noticeable decline in player side schemes, the underrepresentation of certain heroes like Nick Fury and Maria Hill, and the importance of damage output in multiplayer settings. The conversation also touches on the absence of team up cards and how players are adapting their strategies to enhance deck consistency and effectiveness. In this episode, the hosts delve into various Marvel Champions decks showcased at a recent convention, highlighting innovative strategies and community engagement. They discuss the clever use of Enhanced Awareness in resource management, the effectiveness of the Nightcrawler Injustice deck, and the unique playstyle of the Wildcard Iron Man deck. The conversation also explores a Colossus defense deck that emphasizes protection and the excitement of discovering new archetypes like alter ego only decks. The hosts celebrate the creativity of the community and encourage players to share their unique deck builds. Here are the decks we discussed: Phoenix Leadership (SDx) https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49481/phoenix-soul-queens-are-here-to-slay-your-side-schemes-1.0 Nick Aggression (LazyTitan) https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49689/overkill-em-1.0 Scarlet Witch Basic (Astrodar) https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49375/witch-doctor-1.0 Nova Leadership (TheDailyStrugle) https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48382/sam-s-lan-party-1.0 Justice Ms. Marvel - Spike https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48069/3-4-player-burst-thwart-unthreatened-team-is-a-happy-team-1.0 Justice Tony Stark - Johnny https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49445/tony-stark-director-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-1.0 Colossus Protection - Johnny https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49334/nyet-1.0 Gambit Protection - Timmy https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/49305/fortune-favors-the-shy-coh25-3.0 Ghost-Spider Leadership - Johnny https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/44333/started-my-own-band-with-a-few-old-friends-you-want-in-1.0   Chapters 00:00 Post-Con Reflections and Deck Trends 02:53 Player Side Schemes: A Shift in Strategy 05:49 The Role of Allies: Nick Fury and Maria Hill 08:56 Deck Consistency and Gameplay Dynamics 11:46 The Evolution of Deck Building: Beyond Aspects 14:49 Team Up Cards: Missed Opportunities 17:45 Support Decks and Command Team Strategies 20:49 Voltron Strategies and Standout Decks 28:20 Deck Consistency and Trends 30:14 The Importance of Damage in Multiplayer 35:53 Underrepresented Heroes at the Con 39:01 Innovative Deck Strategies 48:22 The Alter Ego Iron Man Deck 55:33 Colossus: A Defense Deck for the Table 59:48 Deck Building Insights 01:00:15 Exploring Other Players' Decks 01:01:11 The Basic Witch Deck Breakdown 01:04:04 Overkillem: A Damage-Focused Deck 01:08:23 The Shy Deck: A New Legend Emerges 01:13:42 Nova Leadership: Ally Heavy Strategy 01:18:32 Ms. Marvel Justice: Thwarting Everything

In this episode we wrap up all the goodness that was the Con of Heroes 2025 and we say good-bye to Leethus, who is leaving us for less-green pastures.    As always, you can get in touch by email: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com