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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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    Critical Encounters - Issue 327 - Thunderbolts - Atlas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 27:33


    Welcome to Issue 327 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Atlas in the Growing Strong modular set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and dVader501 Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. I said I wouldn't put a hurtin' on you ... I changed my mind." - Erik/Goliath/Atlas  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 326 - Thunderbolts - Black Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 23:06


    Welcome to Issue 326 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Black Widow in the Pale Little Spider modular set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and TheRomeo Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I intend to fight them in the way only I can. It's time I told you all who I am when I am not being your friend at Farmers Market. It's time for all of you to meet the White Widow." - Yelena/Black Widow/Pale Little Spider  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 325 - Thunderbolts - Batroc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 27:04


    Welcome to Issue 325 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Batroc in The Leaper Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and ScarletRhodey Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "In battle, as in life, style is all that matters." - Georges Batroc the Leaper

    Critical Encoumters - Issue 324 - Thunderbolts - Songbird

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 31:27


    Welcome to Issue 324 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Songbird in the Hard Sound Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and LACKOFSUBTELY Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I'm not that lucky. That's why I'm a Thunderbolt." Melissa / Mimi / Songbird  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 323 - Thunderbolts - Fixer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 30:44


    Welcome to Issue 323 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Fixer in the Techno Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Weenkster Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "A Thunderbolt... would choose to die... like a hero..." - Norbert/Techno/Fixer  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 322 - Thunderbolts - Moonstone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 24:22


    Welcome to Issue 322 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Moonstone in the Gavitational Pull Modular Set. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and The Masked Hero Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I don't suppose you'd believe we were sincere -- that we really did want to atone for our -- no. No, I suppose you wouldn't." - Karla/Moonstone/Meteorite

    Critical Encounters - Issue 321 - Thunderbolts - MACH-IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 22:20


    Welcome to Issue 321 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at MACH-IV in the Supersonic Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Dweller42 Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Uhm -- I -- I want to do for others -- -- what was done for me. I want to offer men and women who've made mistakes the same chance... the same hope I got. I guess that means... ... I'm starting up the Thunderbolts again!" - Abner/Beetle/MACH-IV

    Critical Encounters - Issue 320 - Thunderbolts - Joystick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 27:50


    Welcome to Issue 320 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Thunderbolt Issue we look at Joystick in the Extereme Risk Modular Set! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Maka Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Anyone can crush a body, but crushing a spirit... that's when you know you've really won." - Janice / Joystick  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 319 - Thunderbolts (Citizen V) - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 43:07


    Welcome to Issue 319 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this scenario issue we look at Citizen V from the Thunderbolts scenario, Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I must say, it feels good to cast off that annoyingly idealistic face and return to my true self! Now onward to the final measure. The measures that will make us not merely the Master of Evil, but the Master of an Entire World!"

    Critical Encounters - Issue 318.5 - Con of Heroes Prep and Preview Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 38:54


    Welcome to Issue 318.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this issue we look at Con of Heroes 2026 - Tips, Prep and Spoiler Cards You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I do this for fun, not cash." - Crossfire

    Critical Encounters - Issue 318 - Thunderbolts (Citizen V) - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 38:41


    Welcome to Issue 318 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this scenario issue we look at Citizen V from the Thunderbolts scenario, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "My name is Citizen V – that's V the letter, as in V for Victory" not the Roman numeral – and I'm making a Citizen's Arrest."

    Critical Encounters - Issue 317 - Shadow of the Past - Falcon's Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 35:25


    Welcome to Issue 317 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past issue we look at Falcon's Nemesis, Viper. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon and Dweller42 Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Ring around the collar Falcon? It means you're dying!" - Viper

    Critical Encounters - Issue 316.5 - Secret Dossier - Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 34:52


    Welcome to Issue 316.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Secret Dossier issue we look at the Beast hero. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon (and Weenkster, xlax, and CoffeeBreak) Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Gorilla Noises" - Bongo McSniff

    Critical Encounters - Issue 316 - MODOK - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 56:18


    Welcome to Issue 316 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain scenario issue we look at M.O.D.O.K. Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon (and Weenkster) Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Stop him! We are the greatest malevolent minds in the world! We cannot let a child escape our clutches!" - MODOK

    Critical Encounters - Issue 315 - MODOK - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 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  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 313 - Batroc - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 32:15


    Welcome to Issue 313 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this scenario issue we look at Batroc, Part II   Reading List: https://www.marvel.com/comics/guides/2062/batroc-the-leaper You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Alas, you are too sensitive, mon cher! But, c'est la vie!" - Batroc  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 312 - Batroc - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 39:01


    Welcome to Issue 312 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this scenario issue we look at Batroc, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Nom du chien! Your insolence is insupportable-- insufferable!! For zat you shall pay un mille fois!" - Batroc  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 311 - Batroc's Brigade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 50:30


    Welcome to Issue 311 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this modular issue we look at Batroc's Brigade modular set. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server.  "Shut up, Batroc! If I'm going to die I want to do so without your stupid prattling in my ear!" - Zaran  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 310 - Shadow of the Past - Maria Hills Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 43:13


    Welcome to Issue 310 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Shadow of the Past Issue we look at Controller, Maria Hill's Nemesis You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon & Caldias Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "No one avoids wearing my diabolical disks." - Controller  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 309 - Black Widow - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 26:56


    Welcome to Issue 309 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain issue we look at Yelena Belova the Black Widow, Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Great plan. I love the part where I almost bled to death." Yelena MCU  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 308 - Black Widow - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 44:35


    Welcome to Issue 308 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this villain issue we take a look at Yelena Belova the Black Widow, Part I You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "There is always an escape route." - Yelena  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 307 - Supervillain Roundtable XIX - Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 69:11


    Welcome to Issue 307 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Supervillain Roundtable issue, we play some games, talk about the end of Vol 6 and the start of Vol 7, and look ahead at 2026. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "Crime is on the rise -- and therefore so are our profits." - Kingpin  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 306.5 - "I See You" - Wonderman Nemesis Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 16:25


    Welcome to Issue 306.5 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this "I See You" issue, we look at preview cards for Wonderman's Nemesis, the Grim Reaper! Thank you FFG! You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, and Lexicon Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "If only you were my real brother... and not this monstrosity you have become." - Grim Reaper

    Critical Encounters - Issue 306 - AIM Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 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  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 305 - SHIELD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 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  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 304 - God of Lies - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 96:51


    Welcome to Issue 304 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this MAssive Multiplayer Villain Issue we look at Loki the God of Lies, Part II You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Lexicon, Maka, ScarletRhodey, and BGL Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. "I'd never stab anyone in the back. That's such a boring form of betrayal." - Loki

    Critical Encounters - Issue 303 - God of Lies - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 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 302 - Shadow of the Past - Nick Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 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  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 301 - Interrogation Room - Michael Boggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 88:34


    Welcome to Issue 301of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Interrogation Room Issue we sit down with Designer Michael Boggs and talk Trickster Takeover Scenario Pack. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to destroy Jotunheim!" - Loki  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 300 - Supervillain Roundtable XVIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 176:49


    Welcome to Issue 300 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 we have our 300th show!!!!! Games, interview, and more... You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, BGL, cmaka, ScarletRhodey, Lexicon, Weenkster, WanderingTook, DArcy, and TheRealTruth 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. "Villains Congregate!"

    Critical Encounters - Issue 300 - Tune In!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 1:28


    Welcome to Issue 300 Teaser 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. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Tune in or die!" - Mojo

    Critical Encounters - Issue 299 - Enchantress - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 64:00


    Welcome to Issue 299 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 talk all about the Enchantress scenario, Part II. (Fixed) You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Of all the mighty Trolls -- Ulik is the strongest -- Ulik is the most powerful!" —Ulik  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 289 - Enchantress - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 42:52


    Welcome to Issue 298 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 talk all about the Enchantress scenario, Part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "I would have made them beat themselves with chains and gash themselves with copper knives in gratitude! Which explains why that Avengers membership for me has always been so elusive." - Amora  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 297 - Trickster Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 85:20


    Welcome to Issue 297 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this modular issue we talk all about the Trickster Takeover modular from the Loki God of Lies pack. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Villains, Congregate!" - Absorbing Man, Titania, Whirlwind, Zzzax

    Critical Encounters - Issue 296 - Supervillain Roundtable XVII - MCDC REcap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 142:11


    Welcome to Issue 296 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Supervillain Roundtable issue we talk to a bunch of friends who went to MC/DC Con all about their experiences. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "Hail Hydra!" - Everyone

    Critical Encounters - Issue 295 - Secret Dossier - Valkyrie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 88:50


    Welcome to Issue 295 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Secret Dossier Issue we look at Valkyrie! CONTEST LINK: https://forms.gle/HdEXRrpqnaxvJvgR7 You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, BGL 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. "Your time has come, die with honor." - Valkyrie

    Critical Encounters - Issue 294 - Supervillain Roundtable XVI - Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 67:01


    Welcome to Issue 294 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Supervillain Roundtable issue we talk Halloween, X-People Lists, and Custom Dracular Modular set. CONTEST LINK: https://forms.gle/HdEXRrpqnaxvJvgR7 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. "You will obey me in all things. You have no choice -- For I am the lord of vampires. Forget your former life. You belong to my nation now." —Dracula

    Critical Encounters - Issue 293 - Age of Apocalypse Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 93:39


    Welcome to Issue 293 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this campaign issue we look at the Age of Apocalypse Campaign. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. "Another successful mission. Hopefully this time they don't sue for damages!" —Polaris

    Critical Encounters - Issue 292 - Interrogation Room - Caleb Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 100:54


    Welcome to Issue 292 of Critical Encounters, a podcast about Marvel Champions, a Living Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games. Here we take a good look at that most critical piece of the game, the Encounter Sets. We'll discuss those poorly understood characters, unfairly labeled Villains, and their various plans to shape humanity and benefit the planet, as well as those so-called heroes intent on thwarting them. In this Interrogation Room issue we sit down with Senior Game Designer Caleb Grace. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. “Let the weak perish and the strong survive. This is the way of Apocalypse.” —Apocalypse  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 291 - En Sabah Nur - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 33:08


    Welcome to Issue 291 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 En Sabah Nur, Part II. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. “Now I claim my destiny!”  - En Sabah Nur  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 290 - En Sabah Nur - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 39:05


    Welcome to Issue 290 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 En Sabah Nur, Part I. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. “Dude--No one liked En Sabah Nur! But everyone loves Evan! Evan's that hope that we can all be better. That no matter where we come from, no matter how bad it was or what people expect us to be--nurture can beat nature.” —Zenpool  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 289 - Hellfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 45:36


    Welcome to Issue 289 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 back of the pack Issue we look at Hellfire. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, BGL 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.   Ryan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMaskedHero Bill's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamelawyer “Never raise a hand to your betters, serf!" - Sebastian Shaw  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 288 - Shadow of the Past - Magneto's Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 58:32


    Welcome to Issue 288 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 Magneto's Nemesis, Exodus. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, xlax 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. “Excellent. Perhaps this plan is not the failure I feared it had become. Now. Let's go kill the rest of the X-Men.” - Exodus  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 287 - Clan Akkaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 48:35


    Welcome to Issue 287 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 Clan Akkaba You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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 am Iron Man.....do dodod dood doo doo" - Ozzy

    Critical Encounters - Issue 286 - Shadow of the Past - Nightcrawlers Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 44:51


    Welcome to Issue 286 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 Nightcrawler's Nemesis, Azazel. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, Caldias Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “Never confuse a physical passion for a condition of the heart, my dear. Since the dawn of mankind, the two have rarely gone hand in hand. Now go back to the Baron, stay safe and warm in the cozy, comfortable, protected little world you've married into, and raise our child--my child--as his.” - Azazel  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 285 - QVCelestial Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 62:04


    Welcome to Issue 285 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 show we tune into the home shopping of the QVCelestial Tech channel. ALSO CONTEST RESULTS ALSO OFFICIAL FFG PREVIEW CARDS You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, WanderingTook and Vardaen 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. “Evil? I am not malevolent. I simply AM.” - En Sabah Nur

    Critical Encounters - Issue 284 - Dark Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 68:55


    Welcome to Issue 284 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 talk all about Dark Beast from start to finish. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, 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. "A villain's work is never done." - Dark Beast

    Critical Encounters - Issue 283 - Blue Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 75:01


    Welcome to Issue 283 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 location hoping Issue we travel to the Blue Area of the Moon and talk all bout the Imperial Guard. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof, DArcy, 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. "This is not a fight you can win." - Oracle

    Critical Encounters - Issue 282 - Shadow of the Past - Jubeliee's Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 45:39


    Welcome to Issue 282 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 Jubilee's Nemesis, Nanny (& the Orphan-maker) with special guest Jim R. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof 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. “God bless the orphans of the world. What a gift to be their nanny.” - Nanny  

    Critical Encounters - Issue 281 - Savage Lands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 62:21


    Welcome to Issue 281 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 travel all the way to the Savage Lands with special guest Evil Dr. Matt Carrano of the Museum of Natural Histroy at the Smithsonian. You can find us on Discord as: Vardaen, bigfomlof Email us at: criticalencounterspod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/criticalencounterspod/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-r6-EooHoJGa1RRsH7i3w Find our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalencounterspodcast Find our Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vardaen You can also find our Discord Channel on the Marvel Champions Monthly Discord Server. “You know this is the place heroes go to get eaten by dinosaurs, right?" - Deadpool

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