Comments, questions, and feedback: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com 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, ultimately rating her performance and discussing deck-building ideas. Volt's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53706/bike-of-the-aero-rior-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/54206/sidekickin-it-episode-76-1.0   Boomguy's other deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53729/wakandan-economics-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:10 Guest Introduction and Favorite Heroes05:08 Favorite Scenarios and Player Counts06:48 Deck Building Strategies and Recent Plays20:29 Lore and Background of Squirrel Girl23:13 The Powers of Squirrel Girl27:16 Squirrel Girl's Backstory and Age28:24 Squirrel Girl in the Game and MCU29:59 Card of the Day: Squirrel Girl31:31 Art and Design of Squirrel Girl35:44 Thematic Elements of Squirrel Girl38:39 Power Dynamics of Squirrel Girl44:35 The Power of Allies in Deck Building47:42 Fun Factor: How Allies Impact Gameplay50:38 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Squirrel Girl55:52 Deck Strategies: Building Around Squirrel Girl01:09:13 outro  

Feedback or comments: winninghandpodcast@gmail.com 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, Gamma Slam. We also share insights into deck strategies and how to maximize the use of She-Hulk's abilities, culminating in a discussion about the overall enjoyment of the character and the game. Krautbammer's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53641/on-demand-gamma-slam-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53679/phi-slama-gamma-episode-75-1.0   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast01:05 Introducing the Guests and Content Creators03:35 House Rules in Marvel Champions09:40 Listener Email Discussion14:57 Recent Gameplay Experiences22:27 Villains and Their Impact23:09 The Return to Rhino Set23:52 Ultron: The Underestimated Villain24:55 Card of the Day: Gamma Slam30:35 Thematic Elements of Gamma Slam33:19 Power and Limitations of Gamma Slam40:45 Fun Factor of Gamma Slam45:57 Final Thoughts on She-Hulk49:34 Deck Strategies and Gameplay Mechanics56:56 Deck Building and Community Engagement01:09:39 Outro

Feedback and thoughts to winninghandpodcast@gmail.com 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, Superhuman Strength, including its art, mechanics, and thematic elements. We share our deck-building strategies, highlighting the importance of synergy and character control in maximizing She-Hulk's potential. Bannaners' Winning Hand score tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LbzATE_Dujf4BSxp4iAS6NNdm13okCD4v4ojVlXO8vc/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53447/that-s-gonna-leave-a-marked-episode-74-1.0 Bannaners' deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53426/a-smash-in-the-face-1.0   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:11 Meet the Guests and Quickfire Questions06:28 Community Contributions and Analytics10:35 Listener Email and She-Hulk Discussion14:00 Recent Gameplay Experiences20:57 Card of the Day: Superhuman Strength29:27 Flavor Text and Theming in Card Games32:40 Mechanics of She-Hulk's Superhuman Strength37:41 Thematic Consistency and Gameplay Experience44:29 Fun Factor and Player Experience50:16 Final Thoughts and Ratings on Superhuman Strength58:09 Deck Building Strategies for She-Hulk01:13:49 Outro

"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 analysis of cards within the game. We wrap up with some final thoughts before sharing our decks: Astrodar's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53049/she-hulk-1.0 Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/53054/lady-in-the-streets-episode-73-1.0   Bonus deck that Boomguy talked about: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52853/jubilee-like-totally-ignores-the-villain-1.0 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode02:40 Gen Con Recap and Multiplayer Experiences05:40 Recent Games and Deck Strategies08:44 Listener Email Discussion11:34 What we've been playing recently!22:03 Card of the Day: Split Personality25:19 Art Appreciation: The Beauty of Comic Book Design28:09 Thematic Exploration: Understanding Split Personalities32:24 Power Dynamics: Evaluating Card Strength38:42 Fun Factor: The Joy of Gameplay45:00 Final Thoughts: Scoring the Card48:07 She-Hulk Card Evaluation49:58 Peer Pressure and Card Ratings51:11 Hypothetical Takes on She-Hulk52:22 Deck Sharing and Strategy Discussion57:59 Rogue's Unique Synergy with She-Hulk01:05:05 Creative Deck Building Ideas01:08:14 Outro  

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 character, the design choices behind her abilities, and how she fits into the broader Marvel universe. The conversation also touches on deck-building strategies and personal experiences with playing She-Hulk, culminating in final thoughts and ratings from each host. Boomguy's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/856409?deck_name=Episode%2072%20-%20Blue%20Gamma ScarletRhodey's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/52540/she-hulk-s-strength-in-diversity-1.0 LazyTitan's deck: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/1004132 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast05:56 Listener Engagement and Content Creation Insights11:21 Recent Gameplay Experiences17:08 Deep Dive into She-Hulk's Lore and History22:01 The Confident She-Hulk26:00 She-Hulk's Powers and Abilities28:45 She-Hulk in Comics vs. TV35:28 Thematic Elements of She-Hulk42:58 Debating She-Hulk's Power and Effectiveness49:33 She-Hulk's Gameplay Mechanics51:42 Power vs. Fun: A She-Hulk Analysis57:17 Final Thoughts and Ratings on She-Hulk59:38 Deck Strategies for She-Hulk01:18:27 Outro

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 Building02:54 The Evolution of Marvel CDB and Community Engagement05:48 The Importance of Multiplayer Decks08:41 Deck Spotlight: Soldier of Fortune by Castle Frank11:37 Deck Spotlight: Master of Ranged Firepower with Hawkeye19:16 Hawkeye's Limitations and Fun Factor21:24 Castle Frank's Decks and Predictability22:39 Gamora's Leadership Deck: Guardians of the Armory27:30 Psylocke's Protection Deck: Otherworlds True Defender33:27 Angel's Aerial Children of the Atom Deck

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 conversation wraps up with a deck-building segment featuring Adam Warlock, showcasing creative strategies and community engagement. Boomguy's deck for the episode: https://marvelcdb.com/deck/view/995417 Boomguy's weird Vision deck: https://marvelcdb.com/decklist/view/46172/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep-1.0 Community Rankings: https://www.pubmeeple.com/group-rankings?t=e20fcfa4-ef2a-4b1e-9db3-931dc4d4a772 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Winning Hand Podcast01:56 Content Creator Spotlight: Stunned and Confused Podcast04:45 Listener Email: Team Up Cards Discussion12:07 Community Rankings Overview22:46 Analysis of Top and Bottom Heroes27:08 Hero Selection and Team Dynamics27:50 Spotlight on Deadpool: An Underrated Hero33:20 Wasp: The Misunderstood Hero36:06 Community Rankings: Surprising Hero Positions37:37 Bottom 10 Heroes: A Critical Review46:28 Top 10 Heroes: Personal Favorites53:38 Card of the Day: Rogue56:19 Visual Design and Thematic Representation57:12 Rogue's Powers and Thematic Fit58:25 Ally Dynamics and Gameplay Mechanics59:24 Building Around Rogue01:02:52 Rogue's Versatility and Trait Stealing01:06:03 Niche Archetypes and Future Potential01:08:40 Fun Factor and Deck Building Opportunities01:11:42 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:15:57 Deck of the Day: Adam's Excellent Adventure01:24:43 Outro

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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 Champions02:56 Exploring Card Utility and Misunderstood Cards05:35 Thematic Decks: Musical Inspirations in Marvel Champions11:42 Deck Showcase: Jump Around - A Jubilee Leadership Deck17:45 Deck Showcase: Come Together - A Magneto Protection Deck23:36 Deck Showcase: Tic Tic Boom - A Spider-Woman Aggression Deck25:42 Iceman's Aggression Deck: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?33:05 The Sound of Silence: A Justice Magic Deck40:26 Hit a Stroke of Genius: Leadership with Ironheart44:00 Deck Strategies and Card Synergies46:04 Deck Publishing and Community Engagement48:04 Exploring New Decks and Game Mechanics54:02 Surprise Deck Reveal and Player Insights01:02:34 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!   

In this episode, Boomguy is joined by Astrodar to discuss the classic ally, Groot! Astrodar brings some lore for the character and we dive into how much we like him, and combinations we enjoy playing with him.  Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Groot and the Podcast02:55 Community Engagement and Con Experience04:56 Content Creator Recommendations06:56 Recent Gameplay and Hero Exploration10:03 Chump Blocking and Game Mechanics Discussion12:53 Play Styles and Game Strategies15:32 Turtle vs. Tempo Play18:16 Exploring Deadpool and Aggression Decks20:59 Finding Value in Underappreciated Cards23:54 Groot Lore and Character Background30:48 The Evolution of Groot in Comics32:13 Understanding Groot's Species and Background35:30 Groot's Unique Communication Style38:29 Analyzing Groot's Card and Abilities40:06 Artistic Representation of Groot43:09 Thematic Elements of Groot's Character44:17 Groot's Role in Gameplay and Strategy47:16 The Implications of Trait Locking in Gameplay54:01 Balancing Strength in Gameplay56:12 Evaluating Cost and Effectiveness57:27 Comparing Guardian Allies01:00:05 Fun Factor of Groot01:03:37 Thematic Elements and Gameplay Mechanics01:10:14 Final Thoughts and Ratings01:18:13 Outro

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 Podcast00:46 Excitement for New Cards02:44 Discussion on Upcoming Hero Packs05:14 Reveal of New Cards08:44 Analysis of Resource Reserve Card16:12 Introduction of Spectrum Card17:22 Exploring Spectrum's Unique Mechanics19:55 Art and Theme of Spectrum24:22 Evaluating Spectrum's Power and Potential27:53 Building Around Spectrum: Strategies and Synergies30:42 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 Overview03:21 Event Highlights and Experiences08:22 Saturday Campaigns and Multiplayer Events12:30 Community Engagement and Card Trading17:29 Deck Strategies and Player Comfort Levels32:31 Deck Choices and Community Spirit35:42 Deck Building Strategies and Experiences39:10 Favorite Decks and Gameplay Dynamics40:39 Elevator Pitch for Decks42:59 Scaling Challenges in Four-Player Games48:09 Aggression as a Winning Strategy52:17 Off-Turn Actions and Team Support54:08 The Power of Teamwork in Gaming57:48 Innovative Game Mechanics and Custom Content01:01:07 Diverse Hero Representation and Player Experiences01:05:08 Memorable Moments and Community Connections01:09:05 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 Recap01:21 Transitioning Co-Hosts and Future Guests03:02 Community Engagement and Emails09:02 Deck Building Strategies and Player Experiences15:42 Recent Gameplay and Favorite Heroes24:34 Deck Strategies and Archetypes33:29 Card of the Day: Dive Bomb42:06 Thematic and Power Analysis of Dive Bomb48:43 The Evolution of Aggression Cards52:07 Dive Bomb: A Game Changer55:47 Assessing Dive Bomb's Strength01:00:44 Final Thoughts on Dive Bomb01:13:48 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 Chapters 00:00 Post-Con Reflections and Deck Trends02:53 Player Side Schemes: A Shift in Strategy05:49 The Role of Allies: Nick Fury and Maria Hill08:56 Deck Consistency and Gameplay Dynamics11:46 The Evolution of Deck Building: Beyond Aspects14:49 Team Up Cards: Missed Opportunities17:45 Support Decks and Command Team Strategies20:49 Voltron Strategies and Standout Decks28:20 Deck Consistency and Trends30:14 The Importance of Damage in Multiplayer35:53 Underrepresented Heroes at the Con39:01 Innovative Deck Strategies48:22 The Alter Ego Iron Man Deck55:33 Colossus: A Defense Deck for the Table59:48 Deck Building Insights01:00:15 Exploring Other Players' Decks01:01:11 The Basic Witch Deck Breakdown01:04:04 Overkillem: A Damage-Focused Deck01:08:23 The Shy Deck: A New Legend Emerges01:13:42 Nova Leadership: Ally Heavy Strategy01:18:32 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

"Google it yourself." - Josseroo In this episode of the Winning Hand podcast, host BoomGuy and Jossaroo dive deep into the Marvel Champions card game, focusing on Adam Warlock. We discuss his background, do some lore and trivia, and then dive into the art, theme, power, and fun like always! The conversation also highlights the importance of building around specific cards and the fun aspects of deck building.  Here is a link to Josseroo's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Myl3bGjwYzLzF3nUeg7Xd Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Winning Hand Podcast01:53 Content Creator Spotlight: MC Deck Discussions04:02 Trivia Time: Adam Warlock's Origins06:52 Exploring Adam Warlock's Abilities07:56 Card of the Day: Adam Warlock15:58 Thematic Consistency in Adam Warlock's Design21:40 Evaluating Adam Warlock's Strength as an Ally25:20 Return on Investment in Card Mechanics27:35 Building Around Adam Warlock30:45 The Aerial Trait and Its Implications32:37 Rules and Interactions with Adam Warlock36:41 Deck Building Strategies and Personal Experiences46:32 Final Thoughts on Adam Warlock56:48 Outro