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Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast

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Critical Encounters is a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.

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Welcome to Issue 289 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood cha... more

Welcome to Issue 288 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood cha... more

Welcome to Issue 287 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood cha... more

Welcome to Issue 286 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We’ll discuss those poorly understood cha... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Fanchi
Developer from Fantasy Flight Games
Fantasy Flight Games
Episode: Critical Encounters - Issue 252 - NeXt Evolution Campaign

Hosts

Steve
One of the hosts, he often leads discussions with humor and insights about the game's villains.
Daniel
One of the hosts, he contributes to discussions on character analysis and game mechanics in a lively style.
Evil Dr. Matt Carrano
A co-host with a unique perspective on their discussions, bringing humor and lore expertise into gameplay analysis.
Josh
A host involved in gameplay discussions, often focusing on community engagement and audience interactions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • My Favorite Marvel Champions Podcast

    I never thought I’d speak so highly about a podcast dedicated to evil. The hosts get along amazingly well for a group of villains, and go out of their way to mentor and highlight up-and-coming evildoers. Each episode is chaotically funny and informative. The show has a loose format, but that goes out the window if the hosts come up with something more interesting and thematic. Out of all the gaming content I listen to, there’s nothing quite like this.

    Most importantly, it gets me excited to pl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Challah of Heroes
    United States14 days ago
  • Not only a consumer, but also a client, this is my favorite podcast about one of my favourite board games. They present the villain cards with googs, humour, I sight and personal experience.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jim Roberts
    15 days ago
  • Host called suburban Minnesota racist.

    In one of the latest episodes, ep. 282, one of the hosts called suburban Minnesota racist. I find this completely untrue and offensive. I don’t have time for a podcast like this. I came here for Marvel Champions, not insults.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Media Teacher Mike
    United Statesa month ago
  • The humorous banter and great depth of information is just part of what makes this podcast so great! I've quit all other podcasts just to listen to this one! MC enthusiasts definitely need to listen to this one. Now, if only they could learn to pronounce Incite.... 😉

    Audible
    5
    Travis Bonczkowski
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Marvel Champions Podcast

    The humorous banter and great depth of information is just part of what makes this podcast so great! I've quit all other podcasts just to listen to this one! MC enthusiasts definitely need to listen to this one. Now, if only they could learn to pronounce Incite.... 😉

    Audible
    5
    Travis Bonczkowski
    United States4 months ago

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There are some mixed opinions about the hosts' humor and occasional political discussions, with some listeners feeling alienated.
Overall, the podcast is well-received for its community engagement and its entertaining approach to discussing Marvel Champions.
Many reviews highlight how the podcast enriches understanding of the gameplay mechanics and character backstories.
Listeners appreciate the unique focus on villainy in the context of a card game, finding humor and camaraderie among the hosts.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#86
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#143
Russia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#158
Sweden/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#161
Switzerland/Leisure/Games

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Critical Encounters - Issue 282 - Shadow of the Past - Jubeliee's Nemesis
Q: Jim, did you get into Marvel Champions early? What's your history with the game?
I saw that Fantasy Flight Games had the license and loved the living card game model, playing Marvel Champions from its early days.
Critical Encounters - Issue 282 - Shadow of the Past - Jubeliee's Nemesis
Q: Jim, what's your favorite villain in our game?
One of my favorites is Atlas, a backup Thunderbolts who is a character known for causing chaos without a moral compass.
Critical Encounters - Issue 283 - Blue Moon
Q: What variant would they be?
Scarlet Roady contemplates different variants of Loki he finds intriguing, mentioning Kid Loki and the female Loki.
Critical Encounters - Issue 283 - Blue Moon
Q: What are you looking for, Steve? What's on your mind tonight?
Steve shares a listener review about the last podcast episode and mentions their current Loki contest.
Critical Encounters - Issue 281 - Savage Lands
Q: Were you named after a horse?
Yes. Good. That's the end of my story, Matt. I was named after Dan Patch from my mother's hometown.

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Content focuses on the Marvel Champions Living Card Game, specifically on Encounter Sets and the villains within the game. Episodes feature lively discussions that dissect character backgrounds, gameplay strategies, and the mechanics of the game, often showing a humorous yet analytical perspective. The hosts provide insights into various plot lines and characters, ranging from well-known heroes to obscure villains, while occasionally intertwining personal anecdotes and political commentary. This unique angle of exploring villainy alongside game mechanics makes it engaging for both die-hard fans of the card game and Marvel enthusiasts alike.

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