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Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast is your go-to show for all things Marvel Rivals! Hosted by best friends Josiah and Nick, who’ve been gaming together since high school, this weekly podcast dives into the latest news, updates, hero spotlights, and community buzz—all from an informed, casual perspective. Join us as we break down the game we love with insight, humor, and the power of friendship!New episodes every Friday!Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

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180:58

What If... White Fox Got Buffed Week 1? | Season 7.0...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/03/27

If you like Balance Patches, we've got them for you. This week Nick and Josiah talk through not one, not two, but three sets of balance changes that came to Season 7.0. There's also a discussion on Season 7.0 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.htmlBalance 1:

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119:32

What If... Black Cat is an Invertibrate? | Season 7...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/03/21

It's time for Season 7 and for our heroes to go back to school! Josiah and Nick talk through all the hype for the new Season 7 content.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8_U1mWGZAPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.htmlReddit Take of the

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137:58

What If... Vanguards Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 55

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/03/13

This week, Nick and Josiah talk through the love languages of Vanguards. What do each of them need from you? There's also news, Armed & Dangerous, a Gambit Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260310/41548_1290394.htmlReddit Take of the

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150:07

What If... Some Characters are Better in Neutral? |...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/03/06

This week, Josiah and Nick tier list characters' neutral games. There's also news about 2026 for Rivals, Armed & Dangerous, and the Mailbag & Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Rivals Rewind Video: https://fb.watch/FEEKG3hFp4/2026 Roadmap: https://t.co/dRH2Lknx5zAvengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacfPatch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2029225572354654346Main Topic:

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139:21

What If... We Look Back at Seasons 4-6? | Quarterly...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/03/01

This week, Nick and Josiah talk through their seconds Rivals Quarterly, where they look back at seasons 4-6 and look forward to where the game is headed. ---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes (Last Week With Skin Pictures): https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the

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164:04

What If... Elsa Bloodstone Needed the Wolverine...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/02/20

This week, Josiah and Nick talk through the Balance patch and their first impressions on season 6.5. There's also Armed & Dangerous, and some Reddit takes of the week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the

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120:31

What If... Elsa Bloodstone is the Widow Rework We'll...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/02/14

Starting off year 2 of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah dive into all the Season 6.5 News, announcements and hype, while announcing the launch of the Friends & Rivals Patreon as well! There's also Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/20219927060846676666.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the

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138:00

What If... It's Been a Year of Friends & Rivals!? |...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/02/07

This week marks 1 year of Friends & Rivals and Josiah and Nick take a walk back through the topics they've covered this year giving updates and thoughts on the various topics. There's also news with a new patch coming to the game, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.Thank you all for making this first year of Friends & Rivals a memorable experience :)---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes:

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158:36

What If... We Learn from the Pros? | Friends & Rivals 49

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/01/30

This week Nick and Josiah look back on the 2025 Ignite Finals and try to learn some lessons from the Pros. There's also some news this week in Times Square, but you're not supposed to talk about it, and of course there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260127/41548_1284020.htmlNew Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2LpxntRivals Ignite

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146:03

What If... Things Feel Pretty Balanced? | Friends &...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/01/23

This week is all about first impressions and the balance changes for Season 6. Josiah and Nick also bring some groovy news, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260121/41548_1282950.htmlHero Hotlist & Balance Post:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Post:

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140:59

What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/01/16

It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode!---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 13: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011121065754239208Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941Progression Updates:

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73:56

What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2026/01/10

Josiah and Nick are back after a Christmas and Baby break! In this week's short reunion episode, the friends talk about balancing gaming with work and family. There's also a bit of rivals news before the big week next week, and a new year's edition of the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Adam Warlock & Phoenix Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2008569384034291792January 8th Patch:

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176:23

What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/12/12

This week is all about season 5.5 and Rogue! Josiah and Nick cover all the news, and fill it in with Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvLlSjm2-0Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180Reddit Take of the

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162:37

What If... We Surrendered Armed & Dangerous to Chance...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/12/05

This week. Nick and Josiah leave it all to chance. Armed & Dangerous goes full random, Rocket Raccoon gets a hero spotlight, and the friends tier list the various team ups in the game. All with some news and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Rivals Anniversary Phase 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/slOfzyN6HXQ?si=wdONZgdla7Y5jfGRLuna skin: https://youtube.com/shorts/r1KfUuqRgvM?si=BsJGcjHGaLDi0FBePsylocke Skin:

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179:57

What If... It's Friendsgiving & Rivals? | Friends &...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Happy Thanksgiving everybody, this week Josiah and Nick gather 'round the table with their own Rivals thanksgiving mashup. We've also got news about the Rivals Anniversary, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and a Magneto Hero Spotlight.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Grand Garden Trailer: https://youtu.be/-9NKTTnOsLc?si=M4W1-l-4ARuw73FwAnniversary Event: https://youtube.com/shorts/EBIqPZEeIOo?si= EaR6qSppQ8O6nGNvBlade & Venom Skins:

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155:45

What If... Season 5 is So Great We Recorded this...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/11/21

It's Episode 42 and Josiah and Nick are back to talk about the balance changes and their first impressions with season 5. There's also a Reddit Take of the Week, a Mailbag, and of course Armed & Dangerous.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Art Vision Vol. 5: https://youtu.be/-q_YpuRtWFE?si=SPdw3Han-aoESGEKDr. Strange and Magik Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1990502768352600107Anniversary Video Announcement:

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163:38

What If... We Go All in on Season 5? | Friends &...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/11/15

Guangguang finally blessed us with the Season 5 info 72 hours or less before it goes live. It's Episode 41 and Nick and Josiah scramble to talk through all things Season 5 before it releases. And of course there's Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Season 5 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXOUHb64164Dev Vision Vol 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgH0wM59_SkSeason 5 Patch Notes:

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170:06

What If... We Have Lives? | Friends & Rivals 40

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/11/08

It's Episode 40, and Josiah and Nick were caught empty handed waiting for the Dev Vision. So in the meantime, the friends return to their "Game-Life Balance" series, this time talking about Life. If you missed the Game Episode, you can find it at Episode 30. In addition, there's a Venom Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week and a Mailbag by Watercat.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Wolverine Skin:

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147:47

What If... Strategists Have Counters? | Friends &...

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/10/31

For Episode 39, Josiah and Nick do some filthy strategist parrying to wrap up the Counters series. In addition, Josiah is under NDA, there's lots of skin news, and a Phoenix Hero Spotlight. Then of course there's Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and Ironman Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1983187171872764175Main

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163:13

What If... Duelists Have Counters? | Friends & Rivals 38

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast ·

2025/10/24

For Episode 38, Nick and Josiah are back to the "Parry This, You Filthy...!" series on counters, covering Duelists. There's also news on the new Marvel Zombies mode, an Angela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the week & Mailbag.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:New Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251015/41548_1264918.htmlCross Progression FAQ: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250924/40955_1261246.htmlJeff

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