Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What If... Things Need a Bit of a Shake Up? | Season 10.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 86 | 16 Oct 2026 | 01:59:44 | |
This week, Nick and Josiah give their first impressions of season 10.5 and talk through the balance changes for the season. Then there's a more competitive Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2110422885290369218 Reddit Take: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/vPkKZMBGOM Balance Patch: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2107546526281043994 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/aDDcr6PElz https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/7iqFSNJZiY https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/sqHmWEOIhd --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... We Just Play Infinity War From Now On? | Season 10.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 85 | 09 Oct 2026 | 02:00:04 | |
This week, Josiah and Nick are covering all the season 10.5 changes. No new character this season, but the infinity war mode looks amazing. There's also Suits vs Suits Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20261006/41548_1315865.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/2mtdeTUw7o https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Vgdw7Jid95 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/eXu2GUaGOB https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/yI44cRK3dI --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Luna Snow Needed Another Balloon Gacha Legendary? | Friends & Rivals 84 | 03 Oct 2026 | 02:33:54 | |
This week, Nick and Josiah cover the skins for the week and tier list all the maps in the game. Then there's Armed & Dangerous, a Hawkeye Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week plus Mailbag. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2105326997794676942 Main Topic: Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-maps-always-updated-qp-comp-19832380/6660002 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/pQESbJDre4 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/HonGRCfYdU https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/RqbYSsaUY4 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/INIT7ZBOKW --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... We Forget Certain Map Mechanics Even Exist? | Friends & Rivals 83 | 25 Sep 2026 | 02:31:11 | |
This week Josiah and Nick talk about the news for the week, including the new God Quarry map, and since maps are on the brain, they tier list map mechanics! Then there's Armed & Dangerous, a Jubilee Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week plus Mailbag. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2102820396886053210 Penalty Changes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2100600814087659701 Main Topic: Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-maps-always-updated-qp-comp-19832380/6638353 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/VUReR4j5EQ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/4QvVGjf4gt https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/YJVHi1MRdH https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/PpiO1WvUT6 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Scarlet Witch was the Real God Butcher? | Season 10 First Impressions! | Friends & Rivals 82 | 18 Sep 2026 | 02:43:08 | |
This week Nick and Josiah talk first impressions of season 10, bring another Armed & Dangerous, talk Balance Patch notes for season 10, and there's a Mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2100276109988233339 Main Topic: Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2097399576978215148 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/4mdywZQ7lM https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CfE6eYpraC https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/nD1TvW9siy https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/lgP9L7AloU --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Gorr Butchers the Meta? | Season 10 News! | Friends & Rivals 81 | 12 Sep 2026 | 02:21:13 | |
It's Season 10 this week and Josiah and Nick are talking all about Gorr and the new changes coming to game this season. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2097354279963283779 Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2097777191790518378 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Ahfl2GMHEo https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/qiajFcJxvW https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ODEcHpNNK0 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... We Want Moar Heroes? | Friends & Rivals 80 | 06 Sep 2026 | 02:58:17 | |
This week, Nick returns from vacation and so does Armed & Dangerous. We also finish up our little two part series on heroes we want added to the the game, and we've got a Rogue Hero Spotlight and Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2095240435656544333 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/LIW5kx6UDf https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/UrNEfqXqKu https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Zrujhnmu ym hnj bmCQk7ed0 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Nick Fails at Rivals D&D? | Friends & Rivals 79 | 28 Aug 2026 | 02:31:10 | |
This week Josiah and Nick are in late-summer vacation mode, and do some Rivals D&D Alignment charting. We've also got some news with new skins, A Captain America hero spotlight, and a mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2092673535005098098 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/y249r8cNxs https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CrDyC8Olgn --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... We Want Moar Villains? | Friends & Rivals 78 | 22 Aug 2026 | 02:43:02 | |
This week Nick and Josiah talk about villains we'd like added to the game, there's a very small amount of news, a Devil Dinosaur Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2090106667719327953 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/qAG2lEkGv8 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/BnchY3jBTb https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/rEudODwCsI --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Josiah Cursed Jeff's Name? | Season 9.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 77 | 14 Aug 2026 | 02:15:11 | |
This week Josiah and Nick cover their first impressions and the balance patch for season 9.5! We've also got summer special vol 2. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2087586351914811525 Balance Patch: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2084700997700530285 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/utrtPGv3eK https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/XepVOcZAE8 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... The Hood Was Just Guns? | Season 9.5 News | Friends & Rivals 76 | 07 Aug 2026 | 02:26:02 | |
This week Nick and Josiah talk season 9.5 news, with the Hood, Summer special vol 2, and everything else! We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2085093591559315892 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/7WUPVEUNz0 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/hdYuM3Av2c https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1vdlkd5/is_this_true_i_did_not_know_that/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/DlENqbLlyd --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Strategist Team-Ups are Awesome? | Rivals Quarterly #3 | Friends & Rivals 75 | 31 Jul 2026 | 02:58:12 | |
This week Josiah and Nick finish covering the team-up changes for Season 9 by talking about strategist balance and team-ups. Then there's also a lot of news with a new event, four new MCU skins, and a ton of physical Rivals merchandise. The friends also cover the last 6 months of Rivals in the third edition of "Rivals Quarterly", and there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260729/41548_1309398.html Ultron Mode: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2080717076176449981 Reddit Take of the Week: (Fanart is on the Friend & Rivals Discord under the #creative-corner channel) https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/z5rSAvA2O4 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/JiuPT6mOfl --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Duelist Team-Ups are Awesome? | Friends & Rivals 74 | 24 Jul 2026 | 03:06:31 | |
Buckle up, we've got 27 Duelists to talk about. This week Nick and Josiah cover a new map, duelist team ups and balance for season 9, Armed & Dangerous returns, and we've got a mailbag and Reddit take of the week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260722/41548_1308589.html Psylocke & Hela Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079219986124468692/photo/1 Thebes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079582173565182426/video/1 Case of the Golden Idol: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol/ Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/sFwPtNMxlW --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Vanguard Team-Ups are Awesome? | Season 9 First Impressions!| Friends & Rivals 73 | 20 Jul 2026 | 02:57:26 | |
Josiah's back! And this week Josiah and Nick talk season 9 first impressions, and Vanguard team-ups and balance! --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260715/41548_1307701.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/XDiYvauMgR https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/bgQycgYsBR --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... It's Marvel Rivals 2? | MASSIVE UPDATE DROPS | Season 9 News | Friends & Rivals 72 | 10 Jul 2026 | 01:57:42 | |
This week Nick holds down the fort for Josiah's vacation, and Guangguang and Zhiyong choose violence. The biggest patch in rivals history drops! Just news this week, Jubilee, Team up overhaul, Black Widow rework, etc. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260708/41548_1306959.html Season 9 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2074874914775928877 Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vTxxm0Tv2g&t=3s Main Topic: Jubilee Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VFYRhpIASM Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1uqvlh9/the_end_of_some_era_for_sure/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Some Instalocks Make Us Nervous? | Friends & Rivals 71 | 04 Jul 2026 | 02:28:03 | |
This week we're talking about more gacha balloons, instalocks that make us nervous, a Groot hero spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://t.co/Tyy6rqmCFF Main Topic: Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-all-characters-15584058/6378925 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/HHDNu0b36M https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/K4IFHb4Wt5 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/p6B5kZh4b5 https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/FVjTdS8hOG --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Strategists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 70 | 26 Jun 2026 | 02:23:58 | |
This week we're finishing up our combat preferences series with Strategists, and we've got a Hela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260624/41548_1305336.html Main Topic: Strategists Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6356916 Combined Mega Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6360946 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/kzZl3zU9wk https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/dF7vVj3SQv https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ucajkx/the_devs_went_the_extra_mile_to_add_unique/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... This is the Marvel Rivals Beach Episode? | Season 8.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 69 | 20 Jun 2026 | 02:18:03 | |
This week we've got the Summer Event, first impressions of season 8.5, Armed & Dangerous, a Balance Post, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260617/41548_1304600.html Main Topic: Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260609/41667_1303507.html Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ETyIqxKllc https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u5q48w/season_8_vs_season_85_art_by_me/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2mxv2/the_new_season_has_me_like/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Nick Crashes Out About Black Cat for 2 Hours... And Cyclops is Coming! | Season 8.5 News | Friends & Rivals 68 | 13 Jun 2026 | 02:04:00 | |
This week is all about season 8.5, with news, Cyclops, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZhekPruzrE Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2064784768160366869 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tyjipz/how_do_you_keep_this_guy_alive/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tynxk1/beware_of_sliding_doors_i_guess_rip_punisher/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... The Second Half of Duelists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 67 | 06 Jun 2026 | 02:32:59 | |
This week is the calm before the season 8.5 storm, and we're continuing our combat preferences series with the second half of duelists. We've also got an Adam Warlock hero spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260602/41548_1302533.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6290928 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tsy2jp/venomized_magik_skin/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... The First Half of Duelists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 66 | 30 May 2026 | 02:37:51 | |
This week we've got news including a new Doom Match map, we've got a Black Cat hero spotlight, and we're continuing our series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's the first half of Duelists. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Alchemax Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gyiobtcL4 Update on Cheaters: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20260525/40955_1301465.html Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260527/41548_1301784.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6268543 Hero Spotlight True Vanguard's Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlZsgTgZyF4 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tik3ka/the_number_of_abilities_each_character_has/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... It's Devil Dino's World and We're Just Living In It? | Season 8.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 65 | 23 May 2026 | 01:56:00 | |
This week we're talking first impressions of Season 8 and taking a look at the Hero Hotlist and Balance Post. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2057129351330595035 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260512/41667_1299947.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1teb3ut/got_a_new_gaming_chair/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1st3awq/dear_support_players/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Life Finds a Way? | Season 8.0 News! | Friends & Rivals 64 | 15 May 2026 | 01:50:20 | |
It's season 8 news all episode as we talk Devil Dino, Cyclops, Battlepass, and everything else. We've also of course got a Jurassic edition of Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision Vol 17: https://youtu.be/VuEkzblXrMc?si=-LQ5cV4ynyeGR6yZ Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260513/41548_1300144.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tc7m8y/meet_jeff_i_mean_both_of_them/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1t9zulw/if_punisher_released_today/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Hulk Smashed Everything You Own? | Friends & Rivals 63 | 09 May 2026 | 02:45:40 | |
This week we're doing a fun one, as we tierlist character's willingness to help you move a couch. We've also got a White Fox hero spotlight, the 5oth Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260506/41548_1299168.html Main Topic: Who Would Help You Move Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6207950 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/6e6w1mvpQL --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Vanguards Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 62 | 02 May 2026 | 02:57:45 | |
This week we're talking about the Avengers mode news, we've got a Elsa Bloodstone hero spotlight, and we're starting a new series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's vanguards. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Lego Herbie: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-fantastic-four-herbie-76339 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790 Hero Spotlight Lego Elsa Bloodstone: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sgn2d6/elsa_bloodstone/ Custom Elsa: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sy4cps/elsa_bloodstone/ Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1syl7lf/finally_tried_out_blood_hunt --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... The Thing and Rogue Deserve Better? | Season 7.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 61 | 24 Apr 2026 | 02:40:35 | |
This week we're covering our first impressions for 7.5 and the balance changes & hero hotlist. Justice for Thing and Rogue! This week is your last chance to sign up on discord for the year membership to patreon giveaway! Just share us on social media somewhere and post it in the giveaway channel on discord. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Blood Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8xPgLCQkw Hellfire Gala: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046967273550717245 Magik & Gambit Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046242668506702272 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260414/41667_1295988.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Jsw9RGA1rc https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ssImmXvpa6 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Black Cat is Absolutely Broken? | Season 7.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 60 | 17 Apr 2026 | 02:10:56 | |
This week we cover all the season 7.5 news! Listen to us talk through all the changes as you play the new content and get murdered by Black Cat through a portal. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6JC-ciabRg Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.html Reddit Take of the Week: --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Strategists Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 59 | 12 Apr 2026 | 02:27:46 | |
This week Nick and Josiah talk Strategist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Daredevil Hero Spotlight, Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260408/41548_1295135.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qbiisy/today_i_failed_my_team_by_thinking_the_enemy/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... They Were Acquaintances? | Duelist Love Languages | Friends & Rivals 58 | 04 Apr 2026 | 02:47:17 | |
This week Josiah and Nick talk Duelist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Punisher Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: New Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChBE64P3Ams Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.html Reddit Take of the Week: --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... White Fox Got Buffed Week 1? | Season 7.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 57 | 27 Mar 2026 | 03:00:58 | |
If you like Balance Patches, we've got them for you. This week Nick and Josiah talk through not one, not two, but three sets of balance changes that came to Season 7.0. There's also a discussion on Season 7.0 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.html Balance 1: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260316/41667_1291227.html Balance 2: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260319/41667_1292065.html Balance 3: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260325/41667_1292877.html Reddit Take of the Week: --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Black Cat is an Invertibrate? | Season 7 News! | Friends & Rivals 56 | 21 Mar 2026 | 01:59:32 | |
It's time for Season 7 and for our heroes to go back to school! Josiah and Nick talk through all the hype for the new Season 7 content. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8_U1mWGZA Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.html Reddit Take of the Week: --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Vanguards Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 55 | 13 Mar 2026 | 02:17:58 | |
This week, Nick and Josiah talk through the love languages of Vanguards. What do each of them need from you? There's also news, Armed & Dangerous, a Gambit Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260310/41548_1290394.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rjxf2v/fun_fact_gambit_has_been_top_4_most_banned/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rqquew/why_hulk_have_to_hurt_so_much/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Some Characters are Better in Neutral? | Friends & Rivals 54 | 06 Mar 2026 | 02:30:07 | |
This week, Josiah and Nick tier list characters' neutral games. There's also news about 2026 for Rivals, Armed & Dangerous, and the Mailbag & Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Rivals Rewind Video: https://fb.watch/FEEKG3hFp4/ 2026 Roadmap: https://t.co/dRH2Lknx5z Avengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacf Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2029225572354654346 Main Topic: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heros-tier-list-19190791/6003967 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjy2d/hot_take_apparently_the_game_is_fine/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... We Look Back at Seasons 4-6? | Quarterly Review 2 | Friends & Rivals 53 | 01 Mar 2026 | 02:19:21 | |
This week, Nick and Josiah talk through their seconds Rivals Quarterly, where they look back at seasons 4-6 and look forward to where the game is headed. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes (Last Week With Skin Pictures): https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html 6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rffv99/she_actually_is_pretty_fun/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Elsa Bloodstone Needed the Wolverine Treatment Week 1? | 6.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 52 | 20 Feb 2026 | 02:44:04 | |
This week, Josiah and Nick talk through the Balance patch and their first impressions on season 6.5. There's also Armed & Dangerous, and some Reddit takes of the week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html 6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CnMMujQZFJ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/16iM8sF50h --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... Elsa Bloodstone is the Widow Rework We'll Never Get? | Season 6.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 51 | 14 Feb 2026 | 02:00:31 | |
Starting off year 2 of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah dive into all the Season 6.5 News, announcements and hype, while announcing the launch of the Friends & Rivals Patreon as well! There's also Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021992706084667666 6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2e3uf/black_widow_taking_a_huge_backseat_in_65/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r23l1a/i_dont_want_more_gambling_netease/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r26q50/please_hear_me_out_this_took_a_lot_of_work/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... It's Been a Year of Friends & Rivals!? | Friends & Rivals 50 | 07 Feb 2026 | 02:18:00 | |
This week marks 1 year of Friends & Rivals and Josiah and Nick take a walk back through the topics they've covered this year giving updates and thoughts on the various topics. There's also news with a new patch coming to the game, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. Thank you all for making this first year of Friends & Rivals a memorable experience :) --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260204/41548_1285429.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qrvl4u/the_new_skin_is_in_fact_002m_thicker_for_psy/ --------------------------------------------- Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||
| What If... We Learn from the Pros? | Friends & Rivals 49 | 30 Jan 2026 | 02:38:36 | |
This week Nick and Josiah look back on the 2025 Ignite Finals and try to learn some lessons from the Pros. There's also some news this week in Times Square, but you're not supposed to talk about it, and of course there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260127/41548_1284020.html New Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2Lpxnt Rivals Ignite Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-Jh37g4v8 Reddit Take of the Week: | |||
| What If... Things Feel Pretty Balanced? | Friends & Rivals 48 | 23 Jan 2026 | 02:26:03 | |
This week is all about first impressions and the balance changes for Season 6. Josiah and Nick also bring some groovy news, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260121/41548_1282950.html Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260113/41667_1281488.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qha0wp/battle_pass_theme_confusion_by_me_gris/ | |||
| What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47 | 16 Jan 2026 | 02:20:59 | |
It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode! --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision Vol 13: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011121065754239208 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198 Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877 Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941 Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132 Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qcvgsi/why_is_hela_the_fashion_icon_that_emma_is/ | |||
| What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46 | 10 Jan 2026 | 01:13:56 | |
Josiah and Nick are back after a Christmas and Baby break! In this week's short reunion episode, the friends talk about balancing gaming with work and family. There's also a bit of rivals news before the big week next week, and a new year's edition of the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Adam Warlock & Phoenix Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2008569384034291792 January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.denofgeek.com/games/marvel-rivals-creators-on-leveling-up-the-game/ | |||
| What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45 | 12 Dec 2025 | 02:56:23 | |
This week is all about season 5.5 and Rogue! Josiah and Nick cover all the news, and fill it in with Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision Vol 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvLlSjm2-0 Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417 Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pip3lj/wide_rogue_by_me_20_chars/ | |||
| What If... We Surrendered Armed & Dangerous to Chance | Friends & Rivals 44 | 05 Dec 2025 | 02:42:37 | |
This week. Nick and Josiah leave it all to chance. Armed & Dangerous goes full random, Rocket Raccoon gets a hero spotlight, and the friends tier list the various team ups in the game. All with some news and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Rivals Anniversary Phase 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/slOfzyN6HXQ?si=wdONZgdla7Y5jfGR Luna skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/r1KfUuqRgvM?si=BsJGcjHGaLDi0FBe Psylocke Skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jo-oTkFog_w?si=07RJZ82LTJ7xpAdn Main Topic: Team-Up Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/random/all-marvel-rivals-teamups-through-season-5-18922709/5726567 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pdgq17/55_patch_notes_just_dropped/ | |||
| What If... It's Friendsgiving & Rivals? | Friends & Rivals 43 | 28 Nov 2025 | 02:59:57 | |
Happy Thanksgiving everybody, this week Josiah and Nick gather 'round the table with their own Rivals thanksgiving mashup. We've also got news about the Rivals Anniversary, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and a Magneto Hero Spotlight. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Grand Garden Trailer: https://youtu.be/-9NKTTnOsLc?si=M4W1-l-4ARuw73Fw Anniversary Event: https://youtube.com/shorts/EBIqPZEeIOo?si= EaR6qSppQ8O6nGNv Blade & Venom Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1993379313408729526 | |||
| What If... Season 5 is So Great We Recorded this Twice? | Friends & Rivals 42 | 21 Nov 2025 | 02:35:45 | |
It's Episode 42 and Josiah and Nick are back to talk about the balance changes and their first impressions with season 5. There's also a Reddit Take of the Week, a Mailbag, and of course Armed & Dangerous. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Art Vision Vol. 5: https://youtu.be/-q_YpuRtWFE?si=SPdw3Han-aoESGEK Dr. Strange and Magik Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1990502768352600107 Anniversary Video Announcement: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1989849726955737255 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20251112/41667_1270634.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ozi1dt/i_wonder_where_black_widow_and_peni_would_be/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oqg11x/all_the_skins_we_got_so_far/ | |||
| What If... We Go All in on Season 5? | Friends & Rivals 41 | 15 Nov 2025 | 02:43:38 | |
Guangguang finally blessed us with the Season 5 info 72 hours or less before it goes live. It's Episode 41 and Nick and Josiah scramble to talk through all things Season 5 before it releases. And of course there's Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Season 5 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXOUHb64164 Dev Vision Vol 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgH0wM59_Sk Season 5 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251112/41548_1270590.html Battlepass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EEYlg99xUk Times Square Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpkjohfu3E New Accessories: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0e3Co91bEm4 Gambit Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4yvBw1sfko Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oufykt/there_can_only_be_one_rogues_baby_made_by_me/ | |||
| What If... We Have Lives? | Friends & Rivals 40 | 08 Nov 2025 | 02:50:06 | |
It's Episode 40, and Josiah and Nick were caught empty handed waiting for the Dev Vision. So in the meantime, the friends return to their "Game-Life Balance" series, this time talking about Life. If you missed the Game Episode, you can find it at Episode 30. In addition, there's a Venom Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week and a Mailbag by Watercat. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Wolverine Skin: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1985738811167440934 11/7 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251105/41548_1269153.html Reddit Take of the Week: | |||
| What If... Strategists Have Counters? | Friends & Rivals 39 | 31 Oct 2025 | 02:27:47 | |
For Episode 39, Josiah and Nick do some filthy strategist parrying to wrap up the Counters series. In addition, Josiah is under NDA, there's lots of skin news, and a Phoenix Hero Spotlight. Then of course there's Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and Ironman Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1983187171872764175 Main Topic: Reddit Take of the Week: | |||
| What If... Duelists Have Counters? | Friends & Rivals 38 | 24 Oct 2025 | 02:43:13 | |
For Episode 38, Nick and Josiah are back to the "Parry This, You Filthy...!" series on counters, covering Duelists. There's also news on the new Marvel Zombies mode, an Angela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the week & Mailbag. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: New Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251015/41548_1264918.html Cross Progression FAQ: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250924/40955_1261246.html Jeff & Namor Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1980348292383805908 Marvel Zombies Mode! https://youtu.be/grjC63MftfI Main Topic: Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o4s9h9/40gbs_in_8_months_is_crazy/ | |||
| What if... This Hero Spotlight Almost Makes Josiah Quit? | Friends & Rivals 37 | 17 Oct 2025 | 02:09:02 | |
It's Episode 37 and Nick and Josiah are sick once again. It's a light news week, so most of the episode is spent on Season 4.5 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, A Squirrel Girl Hero Spotlight (You're welcome, Marci) and the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Thor and Squirrel Girl Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1978114789915189694 Content Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwq?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbn1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR57f-7edxwg4_8wITW8cMnJJ1ofXwvV6ikRxL7AUNXbZO42_p-nQJpF1iCuTg_aem_UHgUw_d-HIRj0Lhoah00QA Livestream Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwB?fbclid=IwY2xjawNboCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR4u0YKrnxZYt7kgFlarZNoEgGWuRIonAOCIVwTd1E9kugNGPu6iDAoIjNkweA_aem_bdERfrms0PgNwD8waQQ88A Reddit Take of the Week: The Other Reddit Take was NSFPodcast Notes lol. --------------------------------------------- Join the Friends & Rivals Discord! Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/ X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod) Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai) Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3) | |||