Explore every episode of the podcast Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 315 - MODOK - Part I | 24 Mar 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 Mar 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 306 - AIM Spectacular | 20 Jan 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 225.2 - Marauder Champions Monthly - Part II - Blockbuster and Vertigo | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:22:14 | |
Welcome to Issue 225.2 of Marauder Champions Monthly, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Marauders. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this MCM Issue we take a look at Blockbuster and Vertigo's villain and minion cards. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "And while the heroes are nice an' distracted... I'll use my vertigo power to turn their world upside-down." -- Vertigo
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 225.1 - Marauder Champions Monthly - Part I - Riptide and Greycrow | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:29:39 | |
Welcome to Issue 225.1 of Marauder Champions Monthly, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Marauders. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape mutant kind and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this MCM Issue we take a look at Riptide and Greycrow's villain and minion cards. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 figured the rules would change sooner or later... so I've been keeping busy. It's amazing what you can put together with a few pieces of scrap metal and a little know-how" -- Greycrow | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 224 - Mutant Pawn Stars: Season 3 - X-ceeding X-pectations | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Welcome to Issue 224 of Mutants Pawn Stars, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. On Season Three - X-Seeding X-Pectations, we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the rare collectible. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to sell their Military Grade stock and make some profit, as well as those so-called customers intent on selling them. In this issue we look at Military Grade modular set (sort of!) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, and Maka, BoardGameLawyer, Lexicon, DArcy 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/@criticalencounterspod Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our friends at: Maka / Night of the LCG: https://www.youtube.com/@nightofthelivingcardgame BoardGameLawayer: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamelawyer Weenkster / The Hills have Nerds: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHillsHaveNerds You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "This kind of hardware isn't found on the black market. Someone high up in the U. S. government must be supplying it." -- Man in Black
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 223 - Shadow of the Past - Cables Nemesis | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:53:44 | |
Welcome to Issue 223 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past Issue we look at Cable's Nemesis Stryfe! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, 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. "Regardless of who is the clone, Cable, it is my power that is superior!" -- Stryfe
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 222 - Mojo | 28 May 2024 | 01:18:01 | |
Welcome to Issue 222 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we look at the Mojo scenario with special guest Designer Tony Fanchi! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "...The rating are stagnating. Time to shake thing sup with a crossover episode." - Mojo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 221 - Mojo TV - Sci-Fi | 21 May 2024 | 00:35:38 | |
Welcome to Issue 221 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue of Mojo TV issue we look at the Sci-Fi genre of modulars! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "...and now let's rejoin our regularly scheduled programing, because nothing washes the stress of the daily grind away like watching the X-Men die!!!" - Mojo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 220.5 - Superminion Roundtable I - New Releases | 16 May 2024 | 00:44:52 | |
Welcome to Issue 220.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue a few minions attempt a coup? Let's see how that goes! (Plus a chat about Next Evolution, Pool, and Age of Apocalypse) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, DArcy 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. "Steve is the best villain." - All our minions... right lads? Right? | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 220 - Supervillain Roundtable IX - Con of Heroes 2024 Recap | 14 May 2024 | 02:42:08 | |
Welcome to Issue 220 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we recap the Con of Heroes with a dozen guests and friends who went to the convention! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, BoomGuy, Kaeko, Zach Tewalthomas, RegalGamesTV, The Romeo, Caldias, dr00, FunkyMonkeyMonk, Josseroo, Astrodar, Maka, KennedyHawk and Hone! 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. "Make a decision Peter!" - Green Goblin | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 219 - Spiral | 07 May 2024 | 00:56:26 | |
Welcome to Issue 219 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we get into some MojoMania scenarios and look at Spiral -- the whole thing! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook 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 Bill's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamelawyer You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server.
"Why won't you just leave me alone?" - Spiral | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 218 - Mojo TV - Western | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:35:08 | |
Welcome to Issue 218 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue of Mojo TV issue we look at the Western genre of modulars! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Action! Danger! Young hormones flaring, and bloodshed, oh so much bloodshed." - Mojo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 305 - SHIELD | 13 Jan 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 217 - Secret Dossier - Iron Man | 23 Apr 2024 | 01:44:38 | |
Welcome to Issue 217 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Secret Dossier issue we talk all about (vomit noises) Iron Man! UGH Gross. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, Lexiconand 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.
DECK LISTS Need some tip on how to defeat Iron Man... wait, um, no, anyhow here are the deck links we talked about on Issue 217:
"I am the most intelligent capable person ont he planet. I'm not playing god. All this time I've been playing human." - Superior Iron Man
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 216 - MaGog | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:06:05 | |
Welcome to Issue 216 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we get into some MojoMania scenarios and look at MaGog -- the whole thing! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook 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.
"Can you smell what the MaGog is cooking?" - Magog
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 215 - Mutant Genesis Campaign | 09 Apr 2024 | 01:13:21 | |
Welcome to Issue 215 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look back at then entire Mutant Genesis campaign, its campaign cards, and overall experience. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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.
"Mine is the Power to destroy. And to reshape the world in my image" -- Magneto
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 214 - Mojo TV - Sitcom | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:47:25 | |
Welcome to Issue 214 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this April Fool's Issue of Mojo TV issue we look at the Sitcom genre of modulars! Patreon Rewards for Lexicon! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Mojo's riding the televsion waves now. And when Mojo's in charge, the fun never stops. Not until you're dead!" - Mojo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 213 - Shadow of the Past - Rogue's Nemesis | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:02:11 | |
Welcome to Issue 213 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past issue we look at the nemesis set for Rogue, Mystique. Special guest @ReyReyPod joins us to talk about it! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 Find Rey's Moonknight Podcast: https://itkmoonknight.com/ Rey Plays Game: https://www.youtube.com/@Rey_Plays_Games You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Don't you see. This is who you were meant to be. This is you. No more hiding." - Mystique | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 212 - Future Past | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:56:20 | |
Welcome to Issue 212 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the campaign modular set (Days of) Future Past. Special guest Caleb Grace joins us to talk about it! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 have returned" -- Nimrod | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 211 - Reavers | 12 Mar 2024 | 01:03:31 | |
Welcome to Issue 211 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the modular set Reavers! Our conversation is PRE Teamwork errata. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and Weeknster 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.
Find our guest Josh at The Hills Have Nerds podcat: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hills-have-nerds/id1689951713 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M22RD9zi7fhQtavnTXjUC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRthMDoofly3gjIZpsLnKQ "Bonebreaker's ready!" -- Bonebreaker
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 210 - Magneto - Part II | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:54:11 | |
Welcome to Issue 210 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at Part 2 of the Villain scenario - Magneto! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "The thing none of you will ever understand is that there are no sides. There are no heroes or villains. There's just what I want and how I'll get it." -- Magneto
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 209 - Magneto - Part I | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:30:26 | |
Welcome to Issue 209 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at Part 1 of the Villain scenario - Magneto! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Right now, the world doesn't need heroes. It needs villains." -- Magneto
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 208.5 - "I See You" - Age of Apocalypse Spoiler | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:29:17 | |
Welcome to Issue 208.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this "I See You" spoiler issue we look at a card from the Age of Apocalypse box - Pterasaur with special guest Evil Dr Matt Carrano from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. Check out Evil Dr Matt on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RHyeVAhqeJk?si=dwzrNauv5FL6ymC9 "Ca-Caw" - Pterasaurs (totally legit!) | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 304 - God of Lies - Part II | 06 Jan 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 208 - Acolytes | 20 Feb 2024 | 01:02:09 | |
Welcome to Issue 207 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the independent modular set Exodus. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, Xripsin, Natalie 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. Married and Board: https://marriedandboard.com/ BoardGaymerGirl: https://www.instagram.com/boardgaymergirl/ "Well, I got news for you, Charlie. You failed. Your X-Men's fight for mutant rights has made it impossible for mutants to live quietly anywhere on Earth. Magneto may have built Asteroid M, but you made it necessary." - Amelia
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 207 - Exodus | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:44:50 | |
Welcome to Issue 207 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the independent modular set Exodus. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, BoardGameLawyer and DArcy 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 gladly serve in the name of Magneto" -- Exodus | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 206 - Supervillain Roundtable X - Anniversary | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:50:03 | |
Welcome to Issue 206 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Supervillain Roundtable X issue we talk favorite minions and anniversary stuff. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. "Nothing stands in the path of the bulldozer" -- Bulldozer
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 205 - Mojo TV - Fantasy | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:30:57 | |
Welcome to Issue 205 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Mojo TV Issue we turn into Fanta You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. "Bring me a shubbery!" - Mojo
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 204 - Shadow of the Past - Gambits Nemesis | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:48:17 | |
Welcome to Issue 204 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past issue we look at Gambit's Nemesis, Belladonna You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof and WanderingTook and BoomGuy You can find BoomGuy at The Winning Hand Podcast: https://winninghand.podbean.com/ 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. "Belladonna Boudreaux, leader of the Assassins Guild. Beautiful, smart, lethal... if she weren't screwing with my life so badly, I think I might fall for her." -- Scarlet Spider
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 203 - Shadow King | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:31:58 | |
Welcome to Issue 203 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the back of the pack modular Shadow King. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof and WanderingTook and DArcy 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I sense we are kindred spirits, you and I. Join me, stranger, I will show you pleasure -- and power -- beyond your wildest imaginings!"" - Shadow King | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 202.5 - Mansion Attack - The Mansion | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:37:33 | |
Welcome to Issue 202.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we take a look at Mansion Attack - Part V - The Mansion You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, BGL, and DArcy 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Mortimer Tonybeeeeeeeee!" - Toad "OMG!" - Pyro "" - Blob "You idiot" - Avalanche | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 202.4 - Mansion Attack - Pyro | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:25:06 | |
Welcome to Issue 202.4 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we take a look at Mansion Attack - Part IV - Pyro You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, BGL, and DArcy 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I'm real glad you dropped by since I've been bored out of my skull" -- Pryo
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 202.3 - Mansion Attack - Avalanche | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:25:06 | |
Welcome to Issue 202.3 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we take a look at Mansion Attack - Part III - Avalanche You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, BGL, and DArcy 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Come out and fight, or I'll bring the whole building down!" -- Avalanche | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 202.2 - Mansion Attack - Toad | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:34:23 | |
Welcome to Issue 202.2 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we take a look at Mansion Attack - Part II - Toad You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, BGL, and DArcy 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "You X-Men think you're so much better than me. I'll show you." -- Toad | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 303 - God of Lies - Part I | 30 Dec 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 | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 202.1 - Mansion Attack - Blob | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:21:43 | |
Welcome to Issue 202.1 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Issue we take a look at Mansion Attack - Part I - The Blob You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook, BGL, and DArcy 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "First I'm gonna crush you. Then I'm gonna raid our fridge." -- Blob | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 201 - Shadow of the Past - Storms Nemesis | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:35:43 | |
Welcome to Issue 201 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 Storm's Nemesis, Callisto You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof and WanderingTook and Maka You can find Maka on Twitch and YouTube @ Night of the Living Card Game 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I'm going to ruin that pretty face of yours" -- Callisto | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 200.2 - Supervillain Roundtable IX - Part II | 26 Dec 2023 | 03:00:39 | |
Welcome to Issue 200.2 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. THIS IS THE MASSIVE 200th SHOW!!!! - PART II We just do whatever we want, we are villains after all. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook, and TheTruth 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Contest Entry Form: https://forms.gle/dGpr8VqgsBBA36Ms6 "Cut off one head, and two more will take its place." - Michael Boggs "Hail Hydra!" - Our Loyal Minions | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 200.1 - Supervillain Roundtable IX - Part I | 19 Dec 2023 | 02:24:21 | |
Welcome to Issue 200.1 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. THIS IS THE MASSIVE 200th SHOW!!!! We just do whatever we want, we are villains after all. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook, and TheTruth 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Why didn't Mojo notice Domino and Shatterstar sneaking by him?" "It seems he was too busy watching Cable…" (Thank you loyal minion John for this!) | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 199 - Master Mold - Part II | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:40:48 | |
Welcome to Issue 199 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 Master Mold - Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook, and CMaka 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "That is not logical. Mutants are human, therefore, humans must be protected from themselves." -- Master Mold | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 198 - Master Mold - Part I | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:31:51 | |
Welcome to Issue 198 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 Master Mold - Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook, and CMaka 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "All systems on-line and fully functional. Master Mold once more restored... to full operational capability." -- Master Mold | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 197 - Shadow of the Past - Wolverine Nemesis | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:49:18 | |
Welcome to Issue 197 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 Wolverine's Nemesis, Omega Red You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook and BoardGameLawyer You can find BGL on Twitch and YouTube! 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "My deathspores will drain the life from your body." - Omega Red | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 196 - Project Wideawake - Part II | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:54:06 | |
Welcome to Issue 196 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 Project Wideawake - Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook, and FunkeyMonkeyMonk 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "MUTANT DETECTED. INITIATE CAPTURE SEQUENCE." -- Sentinel | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 195 - Project Wideawake - Part I | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:42:18 | |
Welcome to Issue 195 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 Project Wideawake - Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and WanderingTook, and FunkeyMonkeyMonk 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "MUTANT DETECTED. INITIATE CAPTURE SEQUENCE." -- Sentinel | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 194 - Deathstrike | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:32:58 | |
Welcome to Issue 194 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the modular set, Deathstrike. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "This time I will carve your heart from your chest!" -- Lady Deathstrike
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 302 - Shadow of the Past - Nick Fury | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:50:39 | |
Welcome to Issue 302 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past issue we look at the first nemesis from the Agent's of SHIELD wave for Nick Fury, Orion! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon, and LACKOFSUBTLETY 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. "The hunter has returned. Now...now we will rebuild Leviathan from the bones of the new S.H.I.E.L.D. And once more, the world will tremble." - Orion
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| Critical Encounters - Issue 193 - Mojo TV - Horror | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:37:53 | |
Welcome to Issue 193 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Mojo TV issue we tune to Horror! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. Vote on our 200th Issue Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNX4yZcazMr16HALg0XyCc0iW15LvTXpPZHXbkgFNc5Jh0Mg/viewform No matter what I do we get the same story! They find each other, they fall in love... and then she murders him! I want a love story, not a tragedy!!!" -- Mojo | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 192 - Shadow of the Past - Cyclops Nemesis | 24 Oct 2023 | 01:06:47 | |
Welcome to Issue 192 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 Cyclop's Nemesis, Mr. Sinister. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "The fate of the muant race is mine to determine." - Mr. Sinister | |||
| Critical Encounters - Issue 191 - Zero Tolerance | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
Welcome to Issue 191 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at the modular set Zero Tolerance. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, Nimrod, 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 You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "TARGETS IDENTIFIED. MUTANTS. SURRENDER OR DIE." — Sentinels
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