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.
Episodes
"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...
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 expl...
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...
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 Mar...
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, ...
Summary
In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, hosts Boomguy and LazyTitan discuss their experiences at the recent MCDC convention, focusing on deck building strategies, gameplay experiences, and insights into the Marvel Champions card game. They explore the importance of originality in deck building, share tips for creating effective combos, and reflect on the multiplayer scenarios and PVP tournament held at the event. The c...
In this episode of the Winning Hand Podcast, Boomguy and returning guest Josseroo discuss various aspects of Marvel Champions, including the MODOK League, their recent gameplay experiences, and an in-depth analysis of specific cards like Brains Over Brawn and the card of the day: Drop Kick. They explore the thematic elements of these cards, the evolution of status effects in the game, and how the mechanics have changed over time. T...
In this episode of the Marvel Champions podcast, host Boomguy and co-host LazyTitan interview Caleb Grace, the (now former) lead designer of Marvel Champions. They discuss Caleb's background in gaming, the upcoming Civil War expansion, and the introduction of player vs player mechanics. Caleb shares insights into the design process, community feedback, and his favorite heroes. The conversation also touches on Caleb's transition to ...
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...
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 d...
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...
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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, ulti...
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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!
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,...
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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,...
"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 analys...
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 ...
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 Ev...
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 conversa...
An announcement for the MC/DC fan convention coming to the Washington DC metro area, 24-26 October 2025.
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