Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 348 - Civil War - Resistance - New Avengers | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:39:34 | |
Welcome to Issue 348 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the the Resistance Modular Set, New Avengers. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Iron Man's team is in for a big surprise." - Captain America | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 347 - Interrogation Room - Nate French | 29 sept. 2026 | 01:11:20 | |
Welcome to Issue 347 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 we sit down with the God Father of LCGs and Co-Op Card Games, NATE FRENCH!!! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Tony Stark was able to build this in a cave, with a box of scraps!" - Nate French 27 Times | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 346 - Shadow of the Past - Hulkings Nemesis | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:44:00 | |
Welcome to Issue 346 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 Hulkling's Nemesis Super Skrull. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Enjoy the Theme from Super Skrull Song by Ookla the Mok | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 345 - Civil War - Registration - Taskmaster | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:35:38 | |
Welcome to Issue 345 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the the Registration Modular Set, Taskmaster. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "You think I'm mean. Just wait till you fight Steve Rogers." - Taskmaster | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 344 - Civil War - Resistance - Spider-Man | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:31:14 | |
Welcome to Issue 344 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the the Resistance Modular Set, Spider-Man. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "My name is Peter Parker, and I've been Spider-Man since I was 15 years old. Any questions?" - Peter Parker | |||
| Critical Encoutnters - Issue 343 - Civil War - Resistance - Leader - Vision | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:47:56 | |
Welcome to Issue 343 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the the Resistance Leader, Vision. Contest Link: https://forms.gle/ZWPjLP9Bpq8GzVXT8 You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Our very strength incites challenge. Challenge incites conflict. And conflict... breeds catastrophe." - Vision | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 342 - Civil War - Registration Leader - Iron Man | 25 août 2026 | 00:48:08 | |
Welcome to Issue 342 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the the Registration Leader, Iron Man. Contest Link: https://forms.gle/ZWPjLP9Bpq8GzVXT8 You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Its not enough to be against something. You have to be for something better." - Iron Man | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 341 - MC/DC Previews - The Syndicate | 18 août 2026 | 00:43:22 | |
Welcome to Issue 341 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 show we talk about MC/DC and preview custom modular set. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "You've been running around in your tights since I was a kid. I bet that mask is to hide your wrinkles. - Trapstr | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 340 - Civil War - Resistance Main Schemes | 11 août 2026 | 00:58:56 | |
Welcome to Issue 340 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the Main Schemes for the Resistance Side. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "It's the little things they've stolen from us with this registration garbage. The little things that make us who we are." - Steve Rogers | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 339 - Civil War - Registration Main Schemes | 04 août 2026 | 00:59:36 | |
Welcome to Issue 339 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the Main Schemes for the Registration Side. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Freedom is an illusion. We only choose our master." - Iron Man | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 338 - Civil War - Opening Shots | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:55:25 | |
Welcome to Issue 338 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 Civil War Issue, we look at the over all Lore and Story of Civil War in the comics, as well as how to use the box, both in Co-Opand PVP, and we look at the Standard PVP Cards. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka (and WanderingTook) Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I was a double agent for years. There isn't much I won't do for a just cause." - Spider-Woman | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 337.5 - "I See You" - Luke Cage Nemesis Preview | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:24:40 | |
Welcome to Issue 337.5 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" Preview Issue we look at two cards from the upcoming Luke Cage Nemesis set! Thank you FFG. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I claim the right to kill him. For what he did to me in the fight with MODOK -- I want to bite off his head!" —Cottonmouth | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 337 - Interrogation Room - Tony Fanchi - Agents of SHIELD Campaign | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:58:35 | |
Welcome to Issue 337 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 campaign box issue we look at the Agents of SHIELD campaign mechanics while we interrogate Senior Game Designer Tony Fanchi. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "We are agents of SHIELD. Our jurisdiction is the planet." - Agents of SHIELD Rule Book (Tony)
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 336 - Baron Zemo - Part II | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:37:48 | |
Welcome to Issue 336 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 scenario we finally take a look at that final villain in the Agents of SHIELD box, Baron Zemo - Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I finally meet a crew with a little swagger, and this is your safehouse? -Sigh- I can't completely fault you. Brilliance and style are a rare combination. " - Zemo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 335 - Baron Zemo - Part I | 07 juil. 2026 | 01:00:01 | |
Welcome to Issue 335 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 scenario we finally take a look at that final villain in the Agents of SHIELD box, Baron Zemo You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "You have done well, my Thunderbolts -- or perhaps I should use your other code-names. Fixer. Beetle. Screaming Mimi. Goliath. And Moonstone. In time, my friends -- the world will discover what a viper it has clasped to its breast. But by then it will be too late -- far too late! " - Zemo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 334 - Superminion Roundtable II | 30 juin 2026 | 01:35:52 | |
Welcome to Issue 334 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 Minion Roundtable Issue we, well the Minions do something, we have no idea! You can find us on Discord as: Lexicon, Maka and Weenkster Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Hey don't do that!" - Steve | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 333 - Shadow of the Past - Winter Soldier's Nemesis | 23 juin 2026 | 00:54:41 | |
Welcome to Issue 333 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 Winter Soldider's Nemesis, Crossbones. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Those Terrigen Mists...they did something to me. Yeah! Finally! Hell yeah! Now who's a heavyweight?!" - Crossbones | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 332 - Con of Heroes 2026 Recap | 16 juin 2026 | 01:27:08 | |
Welcome to Issue 332 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 Con of Heroes 2026! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I am the echo of a scream. I am the magpie who whispers. I am the crime that will not be forgiven." - Loki | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 331 - Interrogation Room - Molly Glover | 09 juin 2026 | 01:10:27 | |
Welcome to Issue 331 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 issue we sit down with FFg Producer Molly Glover. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I was a god, Valeria. I found it... beneath me." - Doom | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 330 - Shadow of the Past - Shuri's Nemesis | 02 juin 2026 | 00:44:37 | |
Welcome to Issue 330 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 Shuri the Black Panther's Nemesis, Klaw! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Once my sweet music plays...the world will be mine!" - Klaw | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 329 - Thunderbolts - Blizzard | 28 mai 2026 | 00:39:39 | |
Welcome to Issue 329 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Blizzard in the Whiteout modular set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and ReyReyPod Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "If you ever need any backup, you can count on me... as... long as it's not something too terrifying, or life threatening, or some other-worldly abomination with sharp pointy teeth. I might get cold feet." - Donnie/Blizzard | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 328 - Thunderbolts - Radioactive Man | 26 mai 2026 | 00:36:08 | |
Welcome to Issue 328 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Radioactive Man in the Power of the Atom modular set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and BoardGameLawyer Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Bah! It was a low radiation blast. Worst thing happens they get sick. Maybe lose some hair. Nosebleeds..." - Chen/Radioactive Man
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 327 - Thunderbolts - Atlas | 21 mai 2026 | 00:27:33 | |
Welcome to Issue 327 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Atlas in the Growing Strong modular set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and dVader501 Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. I said I wouldn't put a hurtin' on you ... I changed my mind." - Erik/Goliath/Atlas
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 326 - Thunderbolts - Black Widow | 19 mai 2026 | 00:23:06 | |
Welcome to Issue 326 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Black Widow in the Pale Little Spider modular set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and TheRomeo Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I intend to fight them in the way only I can. It's time I told you all who I am when I am not being your friend at Farmers Market. It's time for all of you to meet the White Widow." - Yelena/Black Widow/Pale Little Spider
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 325 - Thunderbolts - Batroc | 14 mai 2026 | 00:27:04 | |
Welcome to Issue 325 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Batroc in The Leaper Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "In battle, as in life, style is all that matters." - Georges Batroc the Leaper | |||
| Critical Encoumters - Issue 324 - Thunderbolts - Songbird | 12 mai 2026 | 00:31:27 | |
Welcome to Issue 324 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Songbird in the Hard Sound Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and LACKOFSUBTELY Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I'm not that lucky. That's why I'm a Thunderbolt." Melissa / Mimi / Songbird
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 323 - Thunderbolts - Fixer | 07 mai 2026 | 00:30:44 | |
Welcome to Issue 323 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Fixer in the Techno Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Weenkster Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "A Thunderbolt... would choose to die... like a hero..." - Norbert/Techno/Fixer
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 322 - Thunderbolts - Moonstone | 05 mai 2026 | 00:24:22 | |
Welcome to Issue 322 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Moonstone in the Gavitational Pull Modular Set. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and The Masked Hero Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I don't suppose you'd believe we were sincere -- that we really did want to atone for our -- no. No, I suppose you wouldn't." - Karla/Moonstone/Meteorite | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 321 - Thunderbolts - MACH-IV | 30 avr. 2026 | 00:22:20 | |
Welcome to Issue 321 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at MACH-IV in the Supersonic Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Dweller42 Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Uhm -- I -- I want to do for others -- -- what was done for me. I want to offer men and women who've made mistakes the same chance... the same hope I got. I guess that means... ... I'm starting up the Thunderbolts again!" - Abner/Beetle/MACH-IV | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 320 - Thunderbolts - Joystick | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:27:50 | |
Welcome to Issue 320 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 Thunderbolt Issue we look at Joystick in the Extereme Risk Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Anyone can crush a body, but crushing a spirit... that's when you know you've really won." - Janice / Joystick
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 319 - Thunderbolts (Citizen V) - Part II | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:43:07 | |
Welcome to Issue 319 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 scenario issue we look at Citizen V from the Thunderbolts scenario, Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I must say, it feels good to cast off that annoyingly idealistic face and return to my true self! Now onward to the final measure. The measures that will make us not merely the Master of Evil, but the Master of an Entire World!" | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 318.5 - Con of Heroes Prep and Preview Cards | 16 avr. 2026 | 00:38:54 | |
Welcome to Issue 318.5 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 look at Con of Heroes 2026 - Tips, Prep and Spoiler Cards You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I do this for fun, not cash." - Crossfire | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 318 - Thunderbolts (Citizen V) - Part I | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:38:41 | |
Welcome to Issue 318 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 scenario issue we look at Citizen V from the Thunderbolts scenario, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "My name is Citizen V – that's V the letter, as in V for Victory" not the Roman numeral – and I'm making a Citizen's Arrest." | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 317 - Shadow of the Past - Falcon's Nemesis | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:35:25 | |
Welcome to Issue 317 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 Falcon's Nemesis, Viper. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Dweller42 Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Ring around the collar Falcon? It means you're dying!" - Viper | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 316.5 - Secret Dossier - Beast | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:34:52 | |
Welcome to Issue 316.5 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 Secret Dossier issue we look at the Beast hero. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon (and Weenkster, xlax, and CoffeeBreak) Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Gorilla Noises" - Bongo McSniff | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 316 - MODOK - Part II | 31 mars 2026 | 00:56:18 | |
Welcome to Issue 316 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 scenario issue we look at M.O.D.O.K. Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon (and Weenkster) Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Stop him! We are the greatest malevolent minds in the world! We cannot let a child escape our clutches!" - MODOK | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 315 - MODOK - Part I | 24 mars 2026 | 00:50:05 | |
Welcome to Issue 315 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 scenario issue we look at M.O.D.O.K. Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon (and Weenkster) Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Hey boys, heh, I brought you a crumbcake. No cake, only crumbs, just the way you like it." - MODOK | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 314 - Shadow of the Past - Silks Nemesis | 17 mars 2026 | 00:46:25 | |
Welcome to Issue 314 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 Silk's Nemesis, Morlun. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and TheMaskedHero Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I remember a time when nothing in this life gave me more pleasure than the hunt. Now I feast upon legions of spiders daily and feel nothing... but the unquenchable thirst for a few more stolen moments with my beloved Jess." - Morlun
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 313 - Batroc - Part II | 10 mars 2026 | 00:32:15 | |
Welcome to Issue 313 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 scenario issue we look at Batroc, Part II
Reading List: https://www.marvel.com/comics/guides/2062/batroc-the-leaper You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Alas, you are too sensitive, mon cher! But, c'est la vie!" - Batroc
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 312 - Batroc - Part I | 03 mars 2026 | 00:39:01 | |
Welcome to Issue 312 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 scenario issue we look at Batroc, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Nom du chien! Your insolence is insupportable-- insufferable!! For zat you shall pay un mille fois!" - Batroc
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 311 - Batroc's Brigade | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:50:30 | |
Welcome to Issue 311 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 modular issue we look at Batroc's Brigade modular set. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Shut up, Batroc! If I'm going to die I want to do so without your stupid prattling in my ear!" - Zaran
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 310 - Shadow of the Past - Maria Hills Nemesis | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:43:13 | |
Welcome to Issue 310 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 Controller, Maria Hill's Nemesis You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon & Caldias Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "No one avoids wearing my diabolical disks." - Controller
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 309 - Black Widow - Part II | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:26:56 | |
Welcome to Issue 309 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 Yelena Belova the Black Widow, Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Great plan. I love the part where I almost bled to death." Yelena MCU
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 308 - Black Widow - Part I | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:44:35 | |
Welcome to Issue 308 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 take a look at Yelena Belova the Black Widow, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "There is always an escape route." - Yelena
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 307 - Supervillain Roundtable XIX - Anniversary | 27 janv. 2026 | 01:09:11 | |
Welcome to Issue 307 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 play some games, talk about the end of Vol 6 and the start of Vol 7, and look ahead at 2026. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Crime is on the rise -- and therefore so are our profits." - Kingpin
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 306.5 - "I See You" - Wonderman Nemesis Previews | 23 janv. 2026 | 00:16:25 | |
Welcome to Issue 306.5 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 preview cards for Wonderman's Nemesis, the Grim Reaper! Thank you FFG! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "If only you were my real brother... and not this monstrosity you have become." - Grim Reaper | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 306 - AIM Spectacular | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:55:21 | |
Welcome to Issue 306 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 talk all about AIM, and all the AIM sets from Agents of SHIELD including: Scientist Supreme, AIM Science and AIM Abduction You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon, and ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Ladies and gentlemen, but mostly ladies, you are being drafted into the new Advanced Idea Mechanics, A.I.M. for short" - Monica
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 305 - SHIELD | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:46:19 | |
Welcome to Issue 305 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 talk all about SHIELD, and the SHIELD Modular Set. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon, and ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Every time you sneeze around here, some joker slaps a medal on ya!" Nick
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 304 - God of Lies - Part II | 06 janv. 2026 | 01:36:51 | |
Welcome to Issue 304 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 MAssive Multiplayer Villain Issue we look at Loki the God of Lies, Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon, Maka, ScarletRhodey, and BGL Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I'd never stab anyone in the back. That's such a boring form of betrayal." - Loki | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 303 - God of Lies - Part I | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:55:29 | |
Welcome to Issue 303 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 MAssive Multiplayer Villain Issue we look at Loki the God of Lies, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Kneel." - Loki | |||