Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast
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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Critical Encounters - Issue 269 - Secret Dossier - Mother's Day - Phoenix
05/06/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 269 - Secret Dossier - Mother's Day - Phoenix
Welcome to Issue 269 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 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. In this very speical Mother's Day Secert Dossier Issue we take a look at a bunch of moms we have in the game along with the Omega Level Momster - Jean Grey. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, xLacx Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Aaron from the Hills Have Nerds: Decks Scott Protection: Daniel Aggression: Aaron Justice: Steve Leadership: “Jean was born to lead. I was born to suffer. But that doesn't matter, because I made myself so much more. I am Madelyne Pryor, the ruler of Limbo...and once and forever, the Goblin Queen.” - Madelyne
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Critical Encounters - Issue 268 - Four Horsemen - Part II
04/29/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 268 - Four Horsemen - Part II
Welcome to Issue 268 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 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. In this villain issue we look at the Four Horsemen Part II, the second scenario of the AoO box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Maka Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “You can fire your arrows from the Tower of Babel but you will never strike God." - En Sabah Nur
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Critical Encounters - Issue 267 - Four Horsemen - Part I
04/22/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 267 - Four Horsemen - Part I
Welcome to Issue 267 of Critical Encounters, a game show 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 Apocalypse's Loneliness. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Horsemen, and their various plans to cause war, famine, pestilence and death, as well as that so-called overlord Apocalypse. In this Dating Game: Horseman Edition we have Lord En Sabah Nur pick from four condicates for his new Horsemena (and Horsewomen) of the Apocalypse! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Maka, Weenkster, Joseidon, Angela Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Thank you to all our guests, check out their content! Maka: Weenkster: Angela: “Welcome to my world, my chosen. Your places in my new order are assured, I promise you the Age of Apocalypse!” - Apocalypse
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Critical Encounters - Issue 266 - Supervillain Roundtable XIV - Con of Heroes Prep 2025
04/15/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 266 - Supervillain Roundtable XIV - Con of Heroes Prep 2025
Welcome to Issue 266 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 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. In this special Supervillain Round Table we talk all about Con of Heroes 2025. We talk what to bring, how to act, what to expect and look at some preview cards with one of the organizers and all around nice guy KennedyHawk. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Maka, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Con of Heroes Web Page: “In the typical fashion of someone who holds all the cards, I’m going to divulge to you more than you will need to know about me and my business…” - Crossfire
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Critical Encounters - Issue 265 - Secret Dossier - Angel
04/08/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 265 - Secret Dossier - Angel
Welcome to Issue 265 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 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. In this Secret Dossier we look at Harpoon's Nemesis Hero, Angel / Archangel You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Maka, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Find Maka's Channel Here: Our Deck Lists: Daniel (Aggression) Steve (Protection) Chris (Leadership) Scott (Justice) “Just relax and enjoy the flight" - Angel
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Critical Encounters - Issue 264 - Crazy Gang
04/01/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 264 - Crazy Gang
Welcome to Issue 264 of the Crazy Gang, a traveling group of fools who do a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we barely care about anything other than the Encounter Sets. We’ll poorly discuss those completely understood characters, rightly labeled Villains, and their various gags and shenanigans to prank humanity and rob the planet blind, as well as those so-called heroes intent on doing anything they want because, hey it's Marvel and who cares! In this April Fools show we look at the modular set Crazy Gang, AND we look at 3 preview cards for Shuri's Nemesis (no joke!) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, BGL and WanderingTook Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Find BGL's Channel Here: “'Ov wit 'is 'ead!" - Queen of Hearts
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Critical Encounters - Issue 263 - Shadow of the Past - Magiks Nemesis
03/25/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 263 - Shadow of the Past - Magiks Nemesis
Welcome to Issue 263 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 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. In this Shadow of the Past issue we take a look at Magik's Nemesis, Belasco (and his crew S'ym and Witchfire) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Maka Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Find Maka's Channel Here: “The boss says he’s had enough of your constant meddling.” - S’ym
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Critical Encounters - Issue 262 - Hounds
03/18/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 262 - Hounds
Welcome to Issue 261 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 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. In this villain issue we look at Unus Part II, the first scenario of the AoO box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, ScarleyRhodey Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “You cannot hide from me Mutant” -- Ahab "The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run. Over unsounded gorges, through the rifled hearts of mountains, under torrents’ beds, unerringly I rush!" - Captain Ahab, Moby Dick
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Critical Encounters - Issue 261 - Unus - Part II
03/11/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 261 - Unus - Part II
Welcome to Issue 261 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 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. In this villain issue we look at Unus Part II, the first scenario of the AoO box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, ScarleyRhodey Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “The Infinites live up to their name: no matter how many you defeat, they keep making more.” -- Unus CON OF HEROES CONTEST:
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Critical Encounters - Issue 260 - Unus - Part I
03/04/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 260 - Unus - Part I
Welcome to Issue 260 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 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. In this villain issue we look at Unus Part I, the first scenario of the AoO box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, ScarleyRhodey Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Gentlemen we are on a clock, just kill him” -- Unus CON OF HEROES CONTEST:
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Critical Encounters - Issue - 259 - Infinites
02/25/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue - 259 - Infinites
Welcome to Issue 259 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 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. In this issue we take a look at the Infinite modular set from the AoA box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, ScarleyRhodey Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Watch me and tremble, for I bring the purity of oblivion to your world.” - Apocalypse
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Critical Encounters - Issue 258 - Interrogation Room - Aaron Haltom
02/18/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 258 - Interrogation Room - Aaron Haltom
Welcome to Issue 258 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 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. In this Interrogation Room issue we talk with FFG Game Designer Aaron Haltom You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "The time for subtley is passing. Now is the time for change." - Magneto
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Critical Encounters - Issue 257 - Shadow of the Past - Bishops Nemesis
02/11/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 257 - Shadow of the Past - Bishops Nemesis
Welcome to Issue 257 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 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. In this issue Shadow of the Past issue we look at Bishop's Nemesis, Trevor Fitzroy You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Time to go, Trevor." - Bantam
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Critical Encounters - Issue 256.5 - "I See You" - Agents of SHIELD Preview
02/07/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 256.5 - "I See You" - Agents of SHIELD Preview
Welcome to Issue 256.5 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 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. In this "I See You" issue we look at the <REDACTED> You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “The hunter has returned. Now...now we will rebuild <REDACTED> from the bones of the new S.H.I.E.L.D. And once more, the world will tremble.” - <REDACTED>
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Critical Encounters - Issue 256 - Dystopian Nightmare
02/04/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 256 - Dystopian Nightmare
Welcome to Issue 256 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 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. In this issue we take a look at the Dystopian Nightmare modular set from the AoA box. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “I know more of this world than you can even dream. That is why I must destroy it.” - Apocalypse
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Critical Encounters - Issue 255 - Standard III
01/28/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 255 - Standard III
Welcome to Issue 255 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 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. In this the first show of Vol 6 we take a look at Standard III. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Hail Hydra!" - Everyone
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Critical Encounters - Issue 254 - Supervillain Roundtable - XIII - 5 Year Anniversary
01/21/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 254 - Supervillain Roundtable - XIII - 5 Year Anniversary
Welcome to Issue 254 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 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. In this Supervillain Roundtable issue, we look back at Vol 5 and at five years. We say fairwell to one of our hosts as he moves on to other projects. We reveal the contest winner for the AoA Box and we generally talk about the game. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “This game is far from over. Things are just begining to get interesting." - The Magus
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Critical Encounters - Issue 253 - Interrogation Room - Joey Vazquez
01/14/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 253 - Interrogation Room - Joey Vazquez
Welcome to Issue 253 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 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. In this Interrogation Room issue we sit down with Marvel Artist Joey Vazquez who has an amazing protfolio of work with Marvel Champions, Marvel Comics and Marvel Annimation. Joey's Socials: CONTEST LINK: You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Run from it. Hide from it. Density finds you all the same." - Thanos
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Critical Encounters - Issue 252 - NeXt Evolution Campaign
01/07/2025
Critical Encounters - Issue 252 - NeXt Evolution Campaign
Episode Description Welcome to Issue 252 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 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. In this issue we look back at the entire NeXt Evolution campaign with special guest Senior Game Developer Tony Fanchi. CONTEST LINK: You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “ Last one through the course does the laundry for a month.” - Sunspot
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Critical Encounters - Issue 251 - Stryfe - Part II
12/31/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 251 - Stryfe - Part II
Welcome to Issue 251 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 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. In this villain issue we look at the final scenario of Stryfe, Part II. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Kneel before your superior! -- Stryfe
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Critical Encounters - Issue 250 - Stryfe - Part I
12/24/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 250 - Stryfe - Part I
Welcome to Issue 250 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 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. In this villain issue we look at the final scenario of Stryfe, Part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook. Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “It’s time to pay for the lies you’ve sown. For while I am strong, handsome, and able, The same cannot be said of Cable!” -- Stryfe
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Critical Encounters - Issue 249 - Mutant Insurrection
12/17/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 249 - Mutant Insurrection
Welcome to Issue 249 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 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. In this Issue we look at some MLFs in the Mutant Insurrection modular. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and Lexicon. Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Eenie-meenie, miney-moe -- which feebs' head is the first to go?” -- Reaper
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Critical Encounters - Issue 248 - Mister Sinister - Part II
12/10/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 248 - Mister Sinister - Part II
Welcome to Issue 248 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 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. In this Issue we look at Mister Sinister scenario part II. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and Lexicon. Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “You poor little thing. You didn't understand at all. Sinister is a system... and rebels against the system... are also part of the system. Rebels are the system testing itself. If the system cannot withstand the challenge to the status quo, the system is overturned--- and so reinvented. You little anarchists are just playing your part, like everyone else. A part that's sadly over.” -- Sinister
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Critical Encounters - Issue 247 - Mister Sinister - Part I
12/03/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 247 - Mister Sinister - Part I
Welcome to Issue 247 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 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. In this Issue we look at Mister Sinister scenario part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and BGL Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “I. Love. That. Cape." - Mister Sinister
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Critical Encounters - Issue 246.5 - Poolsgivingaway
11/28/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 246.5 - Poolsgivingaway
Welcome to Issue 246.5 of Deadpool Encounters, a podcast about that sweet sweet contest and lots and lots of Deadpool cards.. Here we take a good look at ahh who cares, this is all about that Deadpool contest so let's get to it. I’m one of your hosts Steve “The Brain” Wilson and I’m joined by Scott “Sharkbait” Wilson, and Daniel “Oh the glare, my eye my eyes!” Wilson. In this Special Poolsgiving issue we look at our Poolsgiving-Away contest submissions and draw some winners! Our Friends: BoardGameLawyer: Will and Meeple Professionals: Contact Us: You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and ReyReyPod Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “With great power comes great irresponsibility." - Deadpool
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Critical Encounters - Issue 246 - Poolsgiving
11/26/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 246 - Poolsgiving
Welcome to Issue 246 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Wade Wilson, a Living Legend in the Marvel Champions card game. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, Deadpool. We’ll discuss that poorly understood character, unfairly labeled Hero, and his various card used to shape humanity and destroy everyone on the planet, as well as those so-called Deadpool Corp folks intent on helping him. I’m one of your hosts Zach and joining me tonight is Tony, Peter, Brian, Steve, Daniel and Mike, plus a few others maybe! This first 'Poolsgiving Issue we look at the entire Deadpool pack, the hero, he nemesis, the aspect and the Dreadpool cards. We have on from FFG Tony Fanchi, Peter Schumacher, Brian Somburg and Zach Tewalthomas. Plus we our minions and friends join us in the lair for some Poolsgiving talk. Thank you to, DArcy, Lexicon, Maka, MarcT, Weenkster, FunkyMonkeyFunk, BoomGuy & Leethus, BoardGameLawyer, The Masked Hero, and all our Pateron and Listeners! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and MercWithMouth Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Deadpools Assemble! No. Wait. That's been done. Huh. What could we call ourselves? What could a corps of Deadpools call a bunch of Deadpools that are all Deadpool at our core? Hmmmmmmmm.” “Oh, man. He sure is talking a lot. Got to stay...focused. Boring speech causing...attention...to wane. Yeah, tacos sound good. I like the soft chicken tacos.” “Shhh. My common sense is tingling.” “This place makes the best Chimichanga on the island. Don't even like Chimichangas all that much. I just love saying it. Chimichanga. Chimichanga. Chimichanga. Chimichanga."
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Critical Encounters - Issue 245 - Secret Dossier - Colossus
11/19/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 245 - Secret Dossier - Colossus
Welcome to Issue 245 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 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. In this Secret Dossier we take a look at that gentle giant Colossus Our Guest: Find ReyReyPod @ Into the Knight Podcast Capes and Lunatics: Spider-Woman Podcast: Rey Plays Game on YouTube: Find our Decks: Steve - Aggression ReyRey - Leadership Daniel - Justice Mike - Protection Contact Us: You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and ReyReyPod Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Come on, Peter, you big oaf! Your body’s made of metal, not your brain!” - Shadowcat
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Critical Encounters - Issue 244 - Mojo TV - Telepathy
11/12/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 244 - Mojo TV - Telepathy
Welcome to Issue 244 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 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. In this Issue of Mojo TV issue we look at the Telepathy modular! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “I dare you to call me ‘Peaches’ again!” - Domino
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Critical Encounters - Issue 243 - Extreme Measures
11/05/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 243 - Extreme Measures
Welcome to Issue 243 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 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. In this Issue of Mojo TV issue we look at the Extreme Measures modular! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and BGL Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “You think you know the risks. But you don't. You're a time-traveler. A tourist. I'm a chronokinetic. The difference is worse than deadly.” —Tempo
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Critical Encounters - Issue 242 - "I See You" - Magneto Spoiler
10/31/2024
Critical Encounters - Issue 242 - "I See You" - Magneto Spoiler
Welcome to Issue 242.5 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 official preview cards. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled ghouls and goblins, and their various plans to go Trick or Treating, as well as those so-called dentists intent on thwarting them. In this "I See You" issue we look at offical spoiler cards from the upcoming Magneto "Hero" pack. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook Email us at: Follow us on Facebook at: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Find our Patreon: Find our Twitch: You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Thank you FFG for the cards. “Then let the trial of Neophyte begin... and let it serve as an example to all among us who are not completely devoted to our most sacred crusade.” -- Exodus
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