Critical Encounters is a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.
Critical Encounters - A Marvel Champions Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon
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Critical Encounters is a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.
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July 22, 2026
Critical Encounters - Issue 337.5 - "I See You" - Luke Cage Nemesis Preview
<div class="libsyn-modal__body modal-body"> <div class="px-2"> <p>Welcome to Issue 337.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them.</p> <p>In this "I See You" Preview Issue we look at two cards from the upcoming Luke Cage Nemesis set!</p> <p>Thank you FFG.</p> <p>You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon and Maka</p> <p>Email us at: <a href= "mailto:criticalencounterspod@gmail.com">criticalencounterspod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on Facebook at: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/">https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w</a></p> <p>Find our Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast">https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast</a></p> <p>Find our Twitch: <a href= "https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen">https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen</a></p> <p>You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I claim the right to kill him. For what he did to me in the fight with MODOK -- I want to bite off his head!" —Cottonmouth</p> </div> </div>
July 21, 2026
Critical Encounters - Issue 337 - Interrogation Room - Tony Fanchi - Agents of SHIELD Campaign
Host Vardaen interviews Senior Game Designer Tony Fanchi about the Agents of SHIELD campaign mechanics in Marvel Champions, revealing key insights into the game's encounter sets.
July 14, 2026
Critical Encounters - Issue 336 - Baron Zemo - Part II
Host Vardaen and Host Lexicon analyze Baron Zemo's villainous schemes in this interview episode of Critical Encounters, offering insights into Marvel Champions encounter sets.
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