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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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Episodes

Critical Encounters - Issue 38 - Interrogation Room - Deborah Garcia

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this Issue we sit down with Lead Art Director and all around villainous Hobbit Warrior Deborah Garcia ! * Addendum: Deborah also would like to add that her hordes of minions would also have them form a marching band so she can sp...

Nov 03, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Critical Encounters - Issue 37 - Halloween Spectacular - Goblin Gimmicks

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this Halloween Spectacular Fun Sizes Issue we do a bunch of things and eventually get to reviewing Goblin Gimmicks: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Agoblin_gimmicks&view=card&decks=encounter...

Oct 27, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Critical Encounters - Issue 36 - Risky Business - Part II

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at part 2 of Norman Osborn in the Risky Business encounter set: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/green-goblin/#jp-carousel-285 Find more stories about Osborn on Ranker.com htt...

Oct 20, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Critical Encounters - Issue 35 - Risky Business - Part I

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at Norman Osborn in the Risky Business encounter set: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/green-goblin/#jp-carousel-285 You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof and Wand...

Oct 13, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Critical Encounters - Issue 34 - Kree Fanatic

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at Ronan the Accuser in the Kree Fanatic set: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/af/e7/afe79820-8835-4503-b256-7208e425d769/ronan_modular_set.pdf You ...

Oct 06, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Critical Encounters - Issue 33 - Hydra Rising - Spider-Woman's Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at #HydraRising and Spider-Woman's Nemesis set: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/the-rise-of-red-skull/#spiderwoman You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen and bigfomlof Email ...

Sep 29, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Critical Encounters - Issue 32 - Hydra Rising - Hydra Assault

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at #HydraRising and the Hydra Assault encounter set: https://hallofheroeslcg.com/the-rise-of-red-skull/#mods You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and Wand...

Sep 22, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Critical Encounters - Issue 31 - Hydra Rising - Hydra Patrol

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast about Marvel Champions the LCG, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at #HydraRising and the Hydra Patrol encounter set: You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow ...

Sep 15, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Critical Encounters - Issue 30 - Shadow of the Past - Hulk Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at Hulk's Nemesis the Abomination: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ahulk_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , WanderingTook , and Remedy Email us at: criti...

Sep 08, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Critical Encounters - Issue 29 - Shadow of the Past - Dr. Strange

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at Doctor Strange's Nemesis Baron Mordo: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Adoctor_strange_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Emai...

Sep 01, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Critical Encounters - Issue 28 - Shadow of the Past - Black Widow

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at Black Widow's Nemesis Taskmaster: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ablack_widow_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth and BananaCraps...

Aug 25, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Critical Encounters - Issue 27.5 - I See You - Rise of Red Skull

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at our Spoiler for The Rise of Red Skull. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth and KennedyHawk Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://ww...

Aug 24, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Critical Encounters - Issue 27 - Shadow of the Past - Captain Marvel's Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at Captain Marvel's Nemesis Yon-Rogg: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Acaptain_marvel_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth and Kennedy...

Aug 18, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Critical Encounters - Issue 26 - Supervillain Roundtable II

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, Community. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Gamers, and their various plans to shape the games and shuffle some cardboard. In this Bonus Issue we recap our experience during LCG Con! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, TheTruth, WanderingTook, BardLee4, and...

Aug 11, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Critical Encounters - Issue 25 - Interrogation Room - Michael Boggs

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this Issue we sit down with designer and all around villainous guy Michael Boggs! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://ww...

Aug 04, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Critical Encounters - Issue 24 - Shadow of the Past - Spider-man Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the Spider-man's Nemesis Vulture: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aspider_man_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Email us at:...

Jul 21, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Critical Encounters - Issue 23 - Ultron - Part 2

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the Ultron - Part 2 set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aultron&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Email us at: criticalencounterspo...

Jul 07, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Critical Encounters - Issue 22 - Ultron - Part 1

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the Ultron - Part 1 set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aultron&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Email us at: criticalencounterspo...

Jun 30, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Critical Encounters - Issue 21 - Shadow of the Past - Iron Man Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the Iron Man's Nemesis set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Airon_man_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth and WanderingTook Email ...

Jun 23, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Critical Encounters - Issue 20 - Shadow of the Past - She-Hulk Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the She-Hulk's Nemesis set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Ashe_hulk_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth Email us at: criticalenc...

Jun 16, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Critical Encounters - Issue 19 - Power Drain

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the Power Drain: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Apower_drain&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail...

Jun 09, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Critical Encounters - Issue 18 - A Mess of Things

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. In this episode we take a look at the A Mess of Things: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aa_mess_of_things&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth Email us at: criticalencounter...

Jun 02, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Critical Encounters - Issue 17 - Masters of Evil

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. #KlawYourWayThroughMay In this episode we take a look at the Masters of Evil: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Amasters_of_evil&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , TheTruth Email us ...

May 26, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Critical Encounters - Issue 16 - Klaw - Part II

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. #KlawYourWayThroughMay In this episode we take a look at Klaw's Modular Encounter Set: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aklaw&view=card&decks=encounter You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen , bigfomlof , and TheTruth Email u...

May 19, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Critical Encounters - Issue 15.5 - "I See You" - Hulk Spoiler

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. This issue is a special issue, as we have been given an official spoiler from the upcoming Hulk pack - Clash of the Titans! Image Link on Facebook Other Content Creators have Hulk spoilers! Check out the Marvel Champions LCG Communi...

May 15, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Critical Encounters - Issue 15 - Klaw - Part I

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. We are joined by Guest Villain Host John from Deck-celsior Podcast! #KlawYourWayThroughMay In this episode we take a look at Klaw's History and Key Cards: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Aklaw&view=card&decks=encounter You c...

May 12, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Critical Encounters - Issue 14 - Shadow of the Past - Thor Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. We are joined by Guest Villain Host Tommy of Titan from the Side Scheme Podcast! In this episode we take a look at Loki the Nemesis set for Thor: https://marvelcdb.com/find?q=m%3Athor_nemesis&view=card&decks=encounter You ca...

May 05, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Critical Encounters - #KlawYourWayThroughMay

First Ever Marvel LCG Community Team Up All through the month of May content creators will be covering the same villain Klaw in heroic details... We'll be tagging every thing in this initiative with the "#KlawYourWayThroughMay" so be sure to check out your favorite content creators to see some diverse and exciting content including creators like.... The 1-2 Punch Board Critical Encounters Podcast Marvel Champions Monthly Podcast Deck-Celsior Podcast Alter Egos Podcast I Rebel Destiny Blog The Ca...

May 04, 20201 min

Critical Encounters - Issue 13 - Shadow of the Past - Captain America Nemesis

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. Issues should come in under 30 minutes, cleverly formatted to fit the average commute time. We are joined by Guest Villain Host SamtheManGamgee from the Deck-celsior Podcast! In this episode we take a look at Baron Zemo the Nemesis ...

Apr 28, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Critical Encounters - Issue 12 - Running Interference

Critical Encounters, a weekly podcast, focuses on taking a look at encounter cards and sets all from the villain's perspective. That means we are going to focus in on those 'bad guy cards' as if we were the villains. Its a focused look on that other half of the game. Issues should come in under 30 minutes, cleverly formatted to fit the average commute time. A new segment the Intelligencia looks at collected poll data on modular set usage. In this episode we take a look at Running Interference: h...

Apr 21, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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