Recent Episodes
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Critical Encounters - Issue 274 - Secret Dossier - Cyclops - Happy Father's Day
Jun 10, 2025 – 01:14:17 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 273.5 - "I See You" - Winter Soldier Nemesis Preview
Jun 6, 2025 – 22:02 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 273 - Dark Riders
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Critical Encounters - Issue 272 - Shadow of the Past - Iceman's Nemesis
May 27, 2025 – 43:30 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 271 - Arcade
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Critical Encounters - Issue 270 - Supervillain Roundtable XV - Con of Heroes 2025 Recap
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Critical Encounters - Issue 269 - Secret Dossier - Mother's Day - Phoenix
May 6, 2025 – 01:16:49 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 268 - Four Horsemen - Part II
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Critical Encounters - Issue 267 - Four Horsemen - Part I
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Critical Encounters - Issue 266 - Supervillain Roundtable XIV - Con of Heroes Prep 2025
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Critical Encounters - Issue 265 - Secret Dossier - Angel
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Critical Encounters - Issue 264 - Crazy Gang
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Critical Encounters - Issue 263 - Shadow of the Past - Magiks Nemesis
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Critical Encounters - Issue 262 - Hounds
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Critical Encounters - Issue 261 - Unus - Part II
Mar 11, 2025 – 40:23 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 260 - Unus - Part I
Mar 4, 2025 – 40:20 -
Critical Encounters - Issue - 259 - Infinites
Feb 25, 2025 – 01:01:59 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 258 - Interrogation Room - Aaron Haltom
Feb 18, 2025 – 49:12 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 257 - Shadow of the Past - Bishops Nemesis
Feb 11, 2025 – 45:42 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 256.5 - "I See You" - Agents of SHIELD Preview
Feb 7, 2025 – 22:18 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 256 - Dystopian Nightmare
Feb 4, 2025 – 40:44 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 255 - Standard III
Jan 28, 2025 – 53:49 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 254 - Supervillain Roundtable - XIII - 5 Year Anniversary
Jan 21, 2025 – 02:27:02 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 253 - Interrogation Room - Joey Vazquez
Jan 14, 2025 – 01:15:32 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 252 - NeXt Evolution Campaign
Jan 7, 2025 – 01:25:05 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 251 - Stryfe - Part II
Dec 31, 2024 – 01:00:20 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 250 - Stryfe - Part I
Dec 24, 2024 – 34:36 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 249 - Mutant Insurrection
Dec 17, 2024 – 47:23 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 248 - Mister Sinister - Part II
Dec 10, 2024 – 43:56 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 247 - Mister Sinister - Part I
Dec 3, 2024 – 37:46 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 246.5 - Poolsgivingaway
Nov 28, 2024 – 36:42 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 246 - Poolsgiving
Nov 26, 2024 – 03:00:42 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 245 - Secret Dossier - Colossus
Nov 19, 2024 – 01:27:12 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 244 - Mojo TV - Telepathy
Nov 12, 2024 – 25:26 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 243 - Extreme Measures
Nov 5, 2024 – 41:11 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 242 - "I See You" - Magneto Spoiler
Oct 31, 2024 – 09:25 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 242 - Mojo TV - Super Strength
Oct 29, 2024 – 34:27 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 241 - Taskmaster's School for Gifted Villains - Zola
Oct 22, 2024 – 53:30 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 240 - Mojo TV - Flight
Oct 15, 2024 – 36:01 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 239 - Shadow of the Past - X-23 Nemesis
Oct 8, 2024 – 55:19 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 238 - Juggernaut - Part II
Oct 1, 2024 – 42:44 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 237 - Juggernaut - Part I
Sep 24, 2024 – 36:10 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 236 - Black Tom Cassidy
Sep 17, 2024 – 34:46 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 235 - Shadow of the Past - Dominos Nemesis
Sep 10, 2024 – 43:20 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 234.5 - "I See You" - Nightcrawler Spoiler
Sep 4, 2024 – 15:22 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 234 - Nasty Boys
Sep 3, 2024 – 01:11:58 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 233 - Marauder Champions Monthly - On The Run - Part II
Aug 27, 2024 – 33:31 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 232 - Marauder Champions Monthly - On the Run - Part I
Aug 20, 2024 – 32:18 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 231 - Supervillain Roundtable - XII - RRG 1.6 and More
Aug 13, 2024 – 01:31:12 -
Critical Encounters - Issue 230 - Marauder Champions Monthly - Shadow of the Past - Angels Nemesis
Aug 6, 2024 – 41:10
Recent Reviews
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Iskander4000YayGood job
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Josh -The Hills Have NerdsGreat show, great info, great peopleAwesome show. I've been a listener for years and recently even had the pleasure of being a guest on one of the episodes. Love these guys and their villainous ways. Even if you're not a fan of Marvel Champions, theres enough pure Super Villain lore in this show to entertain you. I'm just sorry its taken me this long to leave a review!
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wood_jasondIt only took 200 episodes for their true colors to be exposed!For 199 episodes, I listened to this villainous podcast. Supposedly, Daniel, Mike, and Steve help you to better appreciate the villains and modular sets in FFG’s Marvel Champions LCG. But in episode 200.1, their true colors were exposed! I heard praise of HEROES! I was sickened to hear these hosts praising characters like Black Widow, sp//DR, and Nebula. What next, IRON MAN??? How far the mighty have fallen! I’m starting to think that Mustafa was the only real villain in the lair. Well, back to my own plotting. I’ll have to keep listening, if I’m to overthrow these heroes-in-disguise…
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jamman39Congratulations on 200 episodesNot only the best Marvel Champions podcast but the best podcast for any of the LCGs. I genuinely don’t know how you guys manage to do so much high concept, scripted comedy with the relentless weekly release schedule that you keep. I really appreciate your continued enthusiasm for MC, and I’ll stick around and keep listening “while” you guys keep making new episodes. -Kevin
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Jimmy PopsIf these guys are villains I guess I’m badI’ll admit when I first started playing this game I tried listening to this podcast and couldn’t get into it. I liked the game a lot but didn’t care too much about the backstories for the villains. After playing the game for a few years now though I have gone deep into the marvel universe and came back to this show. I’m listening from the beginning and I have to say this is the best marvel champions podcast out there. The hosts all genuinely seem to enjoy talking to each other and are effortlessly funny in their banter, skits, etc. It’s also one of the only marvel champions podcasts that comes out on a regular schedule, an impressive feat for any podcaster. Listening to this podcast has just made me appreciate and love the game even more. Keep the episodes coming!
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1LThe Best Champions PodcastInsightful. Fun. Lots of regular content!
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TS_45Evil deeds beget excellent podcasts!Good (or should I say bad?) work on the pod. Love the interaction you all have with each other. The chemistry really shines, and I love the focus on the part of the game most people tend to overlook.
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RouryboryalisTruly VillainousGood stuff guys, keep up the evil work
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FloopyplooperI used to want to punch these guysWhen I first found this podcast these guys really got on my nerves. As the grains of sand passed through the hourglass I began to look forward to the heartwarming humor and genuine love for this game shown by everyone on this show. I firmly recommend this podcast. Fantastic content every time. Keep up the good work. VILLAINS CONGREGATE!!!!!
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Berg04Don’t be like me. Listen now!I slept on this podcast for far too long. If you are asking yourself how could there be a whole podcast episode about a marvel champions modular set, just take a listen. Charming, informative and just plain fun.
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Great actionBest Villains in the BizI’ve been a long time listener and just realized I have not left a 5-star review yet. I may need a bit more minion training. Anyway, this is my favorite MC podcast. As far as I know, it’s the only one to really drill into the encounter cards. Looking for any fun modular/villain combos, well you’ve come to the right place. I also highly recommend the discord channel. So, if you haven’t started listening yet, what are you waiting for?! Don’t take too long either, you don’t want to be on the wrong side when these scheming villains unleash their super evil, sure to fail villainous plan that the “heroes” will most assuredly disrupt.
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Jedko27My Encounter with this Podcast is a Critical Hit!I recently got into Marvel Champions and I immediately looked for a podcast to listen to while I was working. I found this one and Marvel Champions Monthly and they are both fantastic shows. Critical Encounters is the best niche game podcast I’ve listened to. The hosts are hilarious and I love listening to them banter about the crazy bananas topics and stories that occur in Marvel Comics. Great listen and keep up the awesome shows.
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Frenchy1120Is it the MCU of Marvel Champions podcast?Maybe.
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EDUBMora74Must Listen Marvel Champions PodcastThey really are great. They do such a great job from the perspective of the villain and breathes a lot of life into the villains. They are goofy as well and I always enjoy the bananas.
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Henry KritikosUnique and EngagingThis is, I think, the most engaging and unique Marvel Champions podcast. The direction of the content to highlight the encounter deck and villains, the humor and persona of the hosts, and even the editing and additions in post to augment the discussion are so good! Plus, they do little skits and bits from time to time to shake-up the routine, which add so much to the listener’s experience. I am genuinely grateful to have these guys making weekly content of this caliber for the game I love. Thank you so much!
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gjscott25Great podcast about Marvel Champions VillainsThis is my favorite marvel champions podcast, you guys get the best behind the screen guests plus focus on the villains, great combo
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KalEl1976Good show with room to improveThis show is a pretty good look at Marvel Champions. They focus on the villain side of things and their humor grows on you, annoys you, and then grows on you again. They do have some annoying audio issues throughout the series but it is digestible in the end. I hope the original host returns more often as he really brought some constructive criticism to the game.
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jje mcmAn enjoyable showI’ll be looking forward to the coverage of the new hero’s and expansions.
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W ///Not all Villains are BadIf anyone asks, “Who is you favorite Villain?” I respond it’s a tie between Vardaen, WanderingTook, bigfomlof, and TheTruth. Thank You all for making an otherwise boring Tuesday into An all out fun Villain Day. And, for breathing so much life into the game I love - Marvel Champions. Please keep creating the content! -Board Game Lawyer
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MacTheIdolGreat Insight into the GameGood pacing and information!
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For7una70Trash NightThe Critical Encounter gang is funny and knowledgeable. In addition, episodes tend to drop on Tuesday. Trash night. Thanks for making trash night fun.
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PechwdvjerxFunYou guys are so much fun. Love every episode.
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BWhit87Has SOOOO much potentialWould be the best podcast hands down if......they just talked about everything. Limiting discussion to less than half the game and frankly, the less interesting half is a bad move. Such a good show that is hamstrung by an odd decision.
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BetterOffTedderNice showI like the concept of taking things from the villains side.
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RayXfan1982Nice show premise - sound quality issuesGreat show premise and fun hosts. Have some sound quality issues in their first episode.
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