• What If... Wolverine Has No Business Getting Lifesteal? | Friends & Rivals 24
    Jul 18 2025

    For Episode 24, Josiah comes back with a vengeance. The friends talk about the Summer Special event, an emergency balance patch to kill Wolverine, other news, Season 3 first impressions, and the season 3 balance patch and hero hot list. And of course, there's the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    Podcast Patch Notes:

    https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod/status/1943028936440713557

    News:

    Blade Asset Leak: https://x.com/X0X_LEAK/status/1944800260070453539

    Psylocke & Loki Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1944792781093839289

    Summer Special Pass: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1945166473913360598

    7/17 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250715/41548_1247283.html

    Main Topic:

    Hero Hotlist: http://marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

    Season 3.0 Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250701/41667_1244328.html

    Wolverine Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250715/41667_1247346.html

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lz21vp/the_games_intended_team_composition/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ly3f7e/giving_this_guy_a_teamup_when_tanks_are_already/

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    2 hrs and 48 mins
  • What If... Nick's Wife Says "Haha Phoenix Go Weeee"? | Season 3 Deep Dive! | Friends & Rivals 23
    Jul 10 2025

    It's Episode 23, and Josiah sounds a bit different... This week its all about season 3 and the new hero, map, accessories system, customization options, battlepass, and everything else. There's also an especially chaotic Armed & Dangerous, and the only true tierlist is discussed in the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Dev Vision Vol 7: https://youtu.be/J0_hbNp251M

    Map Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUvBdR0HUqw

    7/11 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250704/41548_1244963.html

    Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250701/41667_1244328.html

    2.5 Hero Hotlist: http://marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

    Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1942238179702063460

    Battlepass Skins: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lr1brm/season_3_all_battle_pass_skins/#lightbox

    Swimsuit Skins Concept Art: https://x.com/RivalsAssembled/status/1942352955484639324

    Main Topic:

    Phoenix Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsWg4h7Eiss

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lv2wfo/only_tire_lost_that_matters_babysitting/

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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • What If... Josiah Has to Endure Mr. Fantastic All Season? | Friends & Rivals 22
    Jul 4 2025

    It's Episode 22, and Josiah needs to catch a plane! It's a simpler episode this week, recorded in the dead of night. The friends talk some early season 3 news (before all the season 3 talk next week) and tierlist the characters they're looking forward to playing more of in season 3. Sebastian pulls night shift with Armed & Dangerous, and there's an especially cringe inducing edition of the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Egg Teaser: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1939700458332811560

    Captain America & Spider-Man Skins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzmOSSiSPbVnVu3ZAyDx2w/community?lb=UgkxlOK06V8nI5m7dj4h8zEZ4euC4ZxUlfgc

    Podcast Patch Notes:

    Jeff vs. the X-Men: https://www.reddit.com/r/Marvel/s/ejRH7mFYAW

    Main Topic:

    Josiah's List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heroes-ranked-season-1-jan-2025-17807243/5278513

    Nick's List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heroes-ranked-season-1-jan-2025-17807243/5278516

    Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/9xhkLsUPu8

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/9e2IrhqQ9W

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    2 hrs
  • What If... There Are 2.2 Billion Bald Eagle Feathers? | Friends & Rivals 21
    Jun 27 2025

    For Episode 21, Nick and Josiah decide Rivals is too fun and decide to ruin it. There's some news, the friends talk "How to Lose More and Have Less Fun". There's also a bot vs bot edition of Armed & Dangerous, a Moon Knight Hero Spotlight, and of course, the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Where's Blade: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1935752026949906458

    Thor and The Punisher Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1937527233532379555

    6/26 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250624/41548_1242746.html

    Main Topic:

    Death And Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/@Deathandgaming

    TDT How To Lose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsJ04gy4Gfk

    Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lhk9qd/what_strategists_say_when_you_need_healing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1lj55se/give_me_the_best_unwritten_rules_in_marvel_rivals/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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    2 hrs and 46 mins
  • What If... Strategist Ultimates Have Roles? | Friends & Rivals 20
    Jun 20 2025

    It's Episode 20, and Nick and Josiah talk about all the mid-midseason news and changes. Bubble Pop, Balance Patch, and more. The Ultimate Roles series wraps up with Strategist Ultimate Roles, and Armed & Dangerous takes on a new form. And finally, there's the mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Art Vision Vol. 3: https://youtu.be/R9z0uBUXfX8?si=FaxWIZ8haTPttSuc

    Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1934642256088043971

    Iron Fist and Moon Knight Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1934628159275614566

    Venom Bubble Pop: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1934989421088051490

    6/19 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250617/41548_1241163.html

    6/19 Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250617/41667_1241167.html

    Main Topic:

    Ultimate Roles & Sub-Roles: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=0#gid=0

    Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1le85ko/fundamentals_of_marvel_rivals/

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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • What If... Duelist Ultimates Have Roles? | Friends & Rivals 19
    Jun 13 2025

    Episode 19 is here, and Josiah and Nick are a bit chaotic this week as they talk through their ideas about Duelist Ultimates and the roles they fit into. There's also some news, an Ultron Battle Matrix inspired Armed & Dangerous, the Ultron Hero Spotlight, and as always, the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Invisible Woman & The Thing Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1932090456218726843

    616 Vault: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1932467795167425006

    Patch Notes 6/12: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250610/41548_1239460.html

    Main Topic:

    Ultimate Roles & Sub-Roles: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=0#gid=0

    Reddit Take(s) of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1l8ihex/are_you_kidding_me_making_me_play_another_40/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1l6nvjr/i_like_ultron_matrix/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1l805yl/which_characters_do_you_call_by_their_superhero/#lightbox

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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • What If... We Were All Wrong About Ultron? | Friends & Rivals 18
    Jun 6 2025

    It's Episode 18 and Nick and Josiah lose track of time talking through all their first impressions of this half-season, as well as pouring over the balance patch changes in what is probably the most impactful balance patch the game has seen. There's also some news with Ultron's Battle Matrix coming this week, and the friends draft Armed & Dangerous teams to pit against each other in the new mode. Finally there's a comment edition of the mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Wolverine & Jeff Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1929583882556326074

    Patch Notes 6/5: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250603/41548_1238163.html

    Ultron's Battle Matrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVIUnElubKk

    Balance Patch:

    Hero Hotlist for Season 2.0: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

    Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250522/41667_1236166.html

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ikH0EOJHA3

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    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • What If... It's the Age of Flying Poke Comps? Season 2.5 News Extravaganza! | Friends & Rivals 17
    May 29 2025

    Episode 17 is here with all your news for Season 2.5! Nick and Josiah devote the entire episode to talking Dev Vision, Patch Notes, Skins, Events, Auto Chess!? And of course, Ultron himself! Also in this episode: The Armed & Dangerous Season 2.0 Championship, and of course the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag to wrap it all up.

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    Referenced Links:

    Chat:

    Ambulances (Not an Affiliate Link): https://www.medicalexpo.com/prod/paramed-international/product-77756-922261.html

    News:

    Dev Vision Vol 6: https://www.marvelrivals.com/m/devdiaries/20250522/40954_1236193.html

    Arrako Map Reveal: https://youtu.be/_DCOXD7X7yA?si=1E4q5AG97T-2yjst

    Patch Notes 5/30: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250523/41548_1236397.html

    Groot and Ultron Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1926035478089736547

    Twitch Drops: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1927379387181134180

    Main Topic:

    Ultron Reveal: https://youtu.be/YUSbKQO674w?si=ydpImoKLetNzdS2P

    Hero Spotlight:

    CoolGuy's Peni Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZHh8r-j4yw

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kwqfgc/honestly_i_do_feel_bad_about_this/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1kwhjxi/whats_the_ult_you_hate_the_most/

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    2 hrs and 25 mins