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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 225.3 - Marauder Champions Monthly - Part III - Lady Mastermind and Arclight

Welcome to Issue 225.3 of Marauder Champions Monthly, 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 Marauders. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this MCM Issue we take a look at Lady Mastermind's Campaign Card and Arclight'...

Jun 25, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 225

Critical Encounters - Issue 225.2 - Marauder Champions Monthly - Part II - Blockbuster and Vertigo

Welcome to Issue 225.2 of Marauder Champions Monthly, 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 Marauders. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this MCM Issue we take a look at Blockbuster and Vertigo's villain and minion ...

Jun 20, 202422 minSeason 5Ep. 225

Critical Encounters - Issue 225.1 - Marauder Champions Monthly - Part I - Riptide and Greycrow

Welcome to Issue 225.1 of Marauder Champions Monthly, 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 Marauders. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this MCM Issue we take a look at Riptide and Greycrow's villain and minion car...

Jun 18, 202430 minSeason 5Ep. 225

Critical Encounters - Issue 224 - Mutant Pawn Stars: Season 3 - X-ceeding X-pectations

Welcome to Issue 224 of Mutants Pawn Stars, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. On Season Three - X-Seeding X-Pectations, we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the rare collectible. We’ll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to sell their Military Grade stock and make some profit, as well as those so-called customers intent on selling them. In this issue we look at Military ...

Jun 11, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 224

Critical Encounters - Issue 223 - Shadow of the Past - Cables Nemesis

Welcome to Issue 223 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 look at Cable's Nemesis Stryfe! You can find us on D...

Jun 04, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 223

Critical Encounters - Issue 222 - Mojo

Welcome to Issue 222 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 the Mojo scenario with special guest Designer Tony Fanchi! You ...

May 28, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 222

Critical Encounters - Issue 221 - Mojo TV - Sci-Fi

Welcome to Issue 221 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 Sci-Fi genre of modulars! You can find us ...

May 21, 202436 minSeason 5Ep. 221

Critical Encounters - Issue 220.5 - Superminion Roundtable I - New Releases

Welcome to Issue 220.5 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 Issue a few minions attempt a coup? Let's see how that goes! (Plus a chat abou...

May 16, 202445 minSeason 5Ep. 220

Critical Encounters - Issue 220 - Supervillain Roundtable IX - Con of Heroes 2024 Recap

Welcome to Issue 220 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 recap the Con of Heroes with a dozen guests and friends who went to the...

May 14, 20242 hr 42 minSeason 5Ep. 220

Critical Encounters - Issue 219 - Spiral

Welcome to Issue 219 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 get into some MojoMania scenarios and look at Spiral -- the whole thing...

May 07, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 219

Critical Encounters - Issue 218 - Mojo TV - Western

Welcome to Issue 218 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 Western genre of modulars! You can find us...

Apr 30, 202435 minSeason 5Ep. 218

Critical Encounters - Issue 217 - Secret Dossier - Iron Man

Welcome to Issue 217 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 issue we talk all about (vomit noises) Iron Man! UGH Gross. You c...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 45 minSeason 5Ep. 217

Critical Encounters - Issue 216 - MaGog

Welcome to Issue 216 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 get into some MojoMania scenarios and look at MaGog -- the whole thing!...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 216

Critical Encounters - Issue 215 - Mutant Genesis Campaign

Welcome to Issue 215 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 then entire Mutant Genesis campaign, its campaign cards, a...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 215

Critical Encounters - Issue 214 - Mojo TV - Sitcom

Welcome to Issue 214 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 April Fool's Issue of Mojo TV issue we look at the Sitcom genre of modulars! Pat...

Apr 01, 202447 minSeason 5Ep. 214

Critical Encounters - Issue 213 - Shadow of the Past - Rogue's Nemesis

Welcome to Issue 213 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 look at the nemesis set for Rogue, Mystique. Special...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 213

Critical Encounters - Issue 212 - Future Past

Welcome to Issue 212 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 the campaign modular set (Days of) Future Past. Special guest C...

Mar 19, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 212

Critical Encounters - Issue 211 - Reavers

Welcome to Issue 211 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 the modular set Reavers! Our conversation is PRE Teamwork errat...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 211

Critical Encounters - Issue 210 - Magneto - Part II

Welcome to Issue 210 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 Part 2 of the Villain scenario - Magneto! You can find us on Di...

Mar 05, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 210

Critical Encounters - Issue 209 - Magneto - Part I

Welcome to Issue 209 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 Part 1 of the Villain scenario - Magneto! You can find us on Di...

Feb 27, 202430 minSeason 5Ep. 209

Critical Encounters - Issue 208.5 - "I See You" - Age of Apocalypse Spoiler

Welcome to Issue 208.5 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" spoiler issue we look at a card from the Age of Apocalypse box - P...

Feb 22, 202429 minSeason 5Ep. 208

Critical Encounters - Issue 208 - Acolytes

Welcome to Issue 207 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 the independent modular set Exodus. You can find us on Discord ...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 208

Critical Encounters - Issue 207 - Exodus

Welcome to Issue 207 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 the independent modular set Exodus. You can find us on Discord ...

Feb 13, 202445 minSeason 5Ep. 207

Critical Encounters - Issue 206 - Supervillain Roundtable X - Anniversary

Welcome to Issue 206 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 X issue we talk favorite minions and anniversary stuff. ...

Feb 06, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 206

Critical Encounters - Issue 205 - Mojo TV - Fantasy

Welcome to Issue 205 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 Mojo TV Issue we turn into Fanta You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfoml...

Jan 30, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 205

Critical Encounters - Issue 204 - Shadow of the Past - Gambits Nemesis

Welcome to Issue 204 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 look at Gambit's Nemesis, Belladonna You can find us...

Jan 23, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 204

Critical Encounters - Issue 203 - Shadow King

Welcome to Issue 203 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 the back of the pack modular Shadow King. You can find us on Di...

Jan 16, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 203

Critical Encounters - Issue 202.5 - Mansion Attack - The Mansion

Welcome to Issue 202.5 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 Issue we take a look at Mansion Attack - Part V - The Mansion You can find us ...

Jan 12, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 202

Critical Encounters - Issue 202.4 - Mansion Attack - Pyro

Welcome to Issue 202.4 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 Mansion Attack - Part IV - Pyro You can find us on Dis...

Jan 11, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 202

Critical Encounters - Issue 202.3 - Mansion Attack - Avalanche

Welcome to Issue 202.3 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 Mansion Attack - Part III - Avalanche You can find us ...

Jan 10, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 202
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