Winning Hand - A Marvel Champions Podcast

In this new series, 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?

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, host Boomguy welcomes first-time guest AbisMol and longtime co-host LazyTitan to discuss their experiences with Marvel Champions. They explore various aspects of the game, including favorite heroes, scenarios, and deck-building strategies. The conversation delves into recent gameplay experiences, including a challenging campaign against Mysterio, Boomguy's recent obsession with Nick Fury, and then showcases the importance of podcast reviews. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion of the card of the day, 'Ready for a Fight,' examining its mechanics and impact on the game as a whole. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57983/psy-lockdown-episode-86-1.0 AbisMol's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57944/stupefy-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 02:03 Meet Abhi Small: Content Creator and Deck Expert 04:19 Deep Dive into Iceman: Strategies and Insights 06:44 Exploring Favorite Heroes and Scenarios 10:17 Aspect Preferences: Justice, Leadership, and More 12:47 Getting into Marvel Champions: Abhi's Journey 16:58 Recent Gameplay Experiences and Challenges 19:11 Discussion on New Heroes: Hulkling and Tigra 20:54 Sinister Motives Campaign: A Challenging Experience 22:42 The Challenge of Mysterio 24:44 Deck Strategies and Adjustments 26:35 Nick Fury: A Favorite Hero 29:16 Card of the Day: Ready for a Fight 35:38 The Power of Ready for a Fight 44:34 Is It Broken? A Discussion on Balance 53:19 The Impact of Game Mechanics 55:29 Redefining Protection in Gameplay 57:32 The Fun Factor of New Cards 01:03:29 Final Thoughts on 'Ready for a Fight' 01:09:52 Deck Showcase: Stupify 01:19:14 Deck Showcase: Sigh Lockdown

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan review the year 2025 in Marvel Champions, discussing the highlights, new content, and overall experiences. They rate the year, reflect on the new conventions, and explore the impact of mod sets and design changes. The conversation also delves into the heroes and villains released, as well as their favorite mod sets and artwork from the year, emphasizing the community's growth and the evolving landscape of the game. The conversation culminates in a celebration of their top heroes, with a particular focus on Nick Fury, Silk, and Shuri, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and thematic elements. Decks of the Year Boomguy: 1. Suicide Mission Leader 2. Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. 3. "Nyet."  LazyTitan: 1. OVERKILL EM 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO 2. Wow! We solved minion collecting! YIPPEEEE! 3. This Deck is Bad.  Chapters 00:00 2025 Year in Review Overview 02:40 Content Highlights and Ratings 06:03 General Themes of 2025 12:02 Caleb Grace's Departure and Design Impact 15:10 Transition to Eclectic Hero Waves 20:05 Mod Sets and the Thunderbolts 23:54 New PvP Mode Insights 25:12 Embracing Change: Opinions on PvP in Marvel Champions 27:30 Exploring New Releases: Villains and Heroes of the Year 31:55 Diving into Mod Sets: A Year of Variety 39:24 Heroes of the Year: Favorites and Disappointments 45:05 Celebrating Art: The Best Card Designs of the Year 55:34 Art Appreciation in Gaming 57:19 Favorite Nemesis Minions 01:00:53 Obligations and Their Impact 01:04:44 Team Up Cards: Synergy in Action 01:12:21 Favorite Aspect Cards of the Year 01:24:11 Leadership Cards Overview 01:30:10 Protection Cards and Strategies 01:33:32 Favorite Scenarios of the Year 01:37:46 Deck Building Highlights 01:50:04 Favorite Heroes of the Year

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, hosts Boomguy, LazyTitan, and The Brandt from  ⁨@StepintoThePortal⁩  go through a few listener emails, discuss multiplayer etiquette and our recent gameplay experiences, and then break down the card of the day, Plot Convenience. They discuss deck-building strategies, share their own decks, and emphasize the importance of having fun above all else. Information on the Assemble Con with Brandt: https://ti.to/the-portal/assemble-cosmic-encounters Boomguy's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57495/tiny-dancer-episode-85-1.0 The Brandt's Deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/57263/hulk-splash-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:51 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest 06:05 Listener Emails: Card Changes Discussion 11:54 Multiplayer Etiquette Tips 14:52 What We've Been Playing Recently 22:38 Card of the Day: Plot Convenience 26:40 Art and Theme Integration 29:56 Card Mechanics and Power 37:11 Fun Factor and Deck Building 40:05 Final Thoughts and Ratings 43:35 Deck Showcase: Hulk Splash! 47:53 Deck Showcase: Tiny Dancer 52:11 Outro

"This card is the GOAT." - LazyTitan In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan delve into the world of defense events, focusing on Shield Block as the card of the day. In this episode, the hosts discuss the Captain America classic before they methodically rank and discuss various defensive events in Marvel Champions, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each card. They delve into the mechanics of cards like Gamora's Cross Counter, Bishop's Energy Conversion, and Shadow Cat's Quick Shift, while also addressing the limitations of others like Falcon's Up Up and Away. The conversation highlights the strategic importance of defensive events in gameplay and offers insights into how different heroes utilize these cards effectively. List of Hero defense events (as of Nov 2025) Link to final rankings Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 03:09 Listener Engagement and Community Feedback 05:58 Deck Building and Recent Gameplay Experiences 08:44 Exploring Dr. Strange and His Mechanics 11:42 Navigating Community Perceptions of Powerful Heroes 14:27 Card of the Day: Shield Block 28:37 Exploring Card Mechanics and Strategies 32:15 Art and Thematic Elements in Gameplay 33:03 Core Set Character Selection and Speculation 38:41 Evaluating the Power of Shield Block 43:21 Fun Factor of Shield Block and Gameplay Dynamics 45:46 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Shield Block 48:48 Defense Event Tier List Discussion 55:15 Evaluating Defensive Events 57:44 The Impact of Card Mechanics 01:00:21 Analyzing Character-Specific Strategies 01:03:45 Comparing Defense Events Across Heroes 01:07:40 Mid-Conversation Reflections 01:10:07 Assessing Vision's Defensive Capabilities 01:12:17 Gambit's Unique Defense Mechanic 01:13:20 Drax's Damage Prevention Strategy 01:16:01 Psylocke's Complex Defense Event 01:18:01 Spectrum's Pulsar Shield Analysis 01:19:17 Shadow Cat: The Greatest Defense Event 01:22:55 Shield Block: A Controversial Defense Card 01:26:02 Shield Maiden: A Limited Defense Option 01:27:46 Tally Ho: Nightcrawler's Unique Defense 01:29:45 Up, Up and Away: A Disqualified Defense Event 01:33:28 Wiggle Room: Ms. Marvel's Versatile Defense 01:39:56 Final Thoughts: Ranking the Defense Events 01:43:48 Outro

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and LazyTitan are joined by returning guest Bananners as they continue the month-long dive deep into Iceman and his cards. The hosts highlight a content creator, Crash Space, who specializes in solo gameplay (linked below). They discuss listener feedback, community events, and Falcon (yikes!) before transitioning to a detailed analysis of the card of the day, Ice Blast. They explore various strategies for deck building, emphasizing the importance of frostbite and synergy among cards. The conversation highlights the evolution of Iceman's popularity and effectiveness, culminating in final thoughts on his role as a hero in the game. Link to Crash Space: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSNGgjqAbwcgCXKE4IZMrBw Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/56644/let-s-kick-some-ice-episode-83-1.0 Bannaners' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/56645/so-anyway-i-started-blasting-1.0  

In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, the hosts dive deep into the 3-cost upgrade, Frozen Solid. They engage in a pop quiz with guest Villain Theory, revisit favorite heroes, and discuss listener emails about deck building strategies. The conversation also explores the new Wonder Man character and recent gameplay experiences with various heroes. The episode concludes with an in-depth discussion of the card of the day, Frozen Solid, highlighting its mechanics and potential strategies. The conversation also touches on deck-building strategies and personal experiences with Iceman. VillainTheory's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/56446/niceman-multiplayer-minion-slayer-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/45086/doctor-icelove-3.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast 02:22 Deep Dive into Iceman and Frozen Solid 05:13 Pop Quiz with Villain Theory 08:10 Revisiting Villain Theory's Favorite Heroes 10:46 Listener Email Discussion on Wonder Man 13:44 Recent Gameplay Experiences 16:34 Exploring X23 and Sidekick Decks 27:46 Exploring Hero Mechanics: X23 and Drax 29:23 Deck Strategies: Silk and Shuri 34:01 Card of the Day: Frozen Solid 42:21 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Frozen Solid 45:50 Exploring Frozen Solid's Mechanics 47:04 Defensive Strategies with Iceman 49:21 The Value of Frostbites 50:25 Comparing Cards: Frozen Solid vs. Ice Wall 51:58 Ranking Iceman's Cards 54:23 Final Thoughts on Frozen Solid 58:47 Fun Factor of Frozen Solid 01:04:06 Comparing Frozen Solid to Webbed Up 01:07:37 Final Ratings and Thoughts on Iceman 01:12:34 Deck Strategies and Experiences 01:29:34 Outro  

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the character Iceman from Marvel Champions, exploring his abilities, gameplay strategies, and the thematic elements of his card, Cryokinetic Perception. They are joined by Charr to discuss their personal experiences with the game and analyze the art and design of the card, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The conversation also touches on the broader Marvel Champions community and the importance of supporting smaller content creators. The episode concludes with a discussion of two unique Iceman decks, highlighting their different approaches to gameplay and defense. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/48991/the-indomitable-iceman-1.0 Charr's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/56192/ready-set-freeze-the-redux-1.0https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/1031202 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 01:19 Deep Dive into Iceman 05:44 Meet Charred Gambit 09:28 Charred Gambit's Content Creation Journey 12:08 Recent Gameplay Experiences 18:47 Card of the Day: Cryokinetic Perception 20:19 Iceman's Art and Design 25:33 Thematic Elements of Iceman's Card 29:43 Card Mechanics and Gameplay Strategy 34:19 Deck Building Around Iceman's Card 38:09 Evaluating Card Strength and Fun Factor 40:59 Diving into Ice Slide Mechanics 43:48 Understanding Defensive Strategies in Gameplay 48:14 Final Thoughts on Cryokinetic Perception 52:56 Deck Strategies: Indomitable Iceman 57:40 Deck Strategies: Ready, Set, Freeze Redux

In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, we embark on a deep dive into Iceman. We explore his origins, gameplay mechanics, and the significance of his queer identity. The conversation also touches on recent gameplay experiences, character comparisons, and the broader themes of representation within the Marvel universe. The discussion highlights the complexities of Iceman's character, the fun and frustration players experience, and the importance of thematic consistency in character design. We show off some deck lists, showcasing the diversity in gameplay styles for Iceman using three different aspects! Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55944/tropical-slushie-episode-80-1.0 Scarlet Rhodey's decks: 1. https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55934/let-s-fight-hydra-1.0 2. https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/55932/queer-team-up-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast 02:36 Deep Dive into Iceman 05:26 Recent Gameplay Experiences 08:07 Character Comparisons and Preferences 10:59 The Evolution of Captain America 13:53 Scarlet Roady's Gameplay Insights 16:38 Organizing Cards and Community Preferences 19:43 Deck Strategies and Gameplay Mechanics 22:53 Exploring Iceman's Lore and Background 33:02 The Evolution of Iceman's Character 43:49 Queer Identity and Representation in Comics 48:10 Card Mechanics and Gameplay Discussion 52:12 The Art of Iceman: A Visual Exploration 58:38 Understanding Iceman's Powers and Abilities 01:05:41 Thematic Representation of Frostbite Mechanic 01:13:20 Fun Factor: Iceman's Gameplay Experience 01:23:43 Final Thoughts on Iceman's Effectiveness 01:28:53 Balancing Character Frustrations and Enjoyment 01:30:25 Final Thoughts on Iceman 01:31:29 Thematic Importance in Character Selection 01:33:41 Deck Building Strategies and Challenges 01:39:30 ScarletRhodey's Themed Decks: Trick or Treat 01:47:40 Let's Fight Hydra: A Justice Deck for Iceman  

Hosts share their thrilling experiences at the recent MCDC convention, diving into creative deck-building strategies and gameplay insights. They emphasize originality, memorable moments from multiplayer scenarios, and the fun of experimenting with strategies. Listeners get techniques for designing effective combos and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also highlights their favorite decks, like a Deadpool leadership build and a War Machine aggression list, along with what attendees loved about custom content.