Podcast

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Hobbies, Leisure, Video Games

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)

Episodes
88
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
2 hr 31 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

88 episodes, newest first

  1. What If... Marvel Rivals Has Weaknesses? | Friends & Rivals 88

    Episode 88

    Show notes

    This week, Nick and Josiah continue the SWOT with weaknesses. There's also some news, a Mr. Fantastic Hero Spotlight, the Reddit Take of the week, and No armed and dangerous this week, so we're kicking it old school.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20261028/41548_1317925.html

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/7wR551h52p

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/R58J7nLvKB

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/G59aE0vfZn

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/V8cDQWW3Rb

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    3 hr 10 min
  2. What If... Marvel Rivals Has Strengths? | Friends & Rivals 87

    Episode 87

    Show notes

    This week, Josiah and Nick go corpo and start analyzing Rivals from a SWOT perspective, with Marvel Rivals Strengths. We've also got Thanos 50v1 news, Armed & Dangerous, a Hood hero spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20261021/41548_1317253.html

    Art Vision: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2110747529310584985

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/vpENgHyY6i

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Bf8GszhUFe

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

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    3 hr 5 min
  3. What If... Things Need a Bit of a Shake Up? | Season 10.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 86

    Episode 86

    Show notes

    This week, Nick and Josiah give their first impressions of season 10.5 and talk through the balance changes for the season. Then there's a more competitive Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2110422885290369218

    Reddit Take: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/vPkKZMBGOM

    Balance Patch:

    https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2107546526281043994

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/aDDcr6PElz

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/7iqFSNJZiY

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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1x1nph8/why_are_devs_so_selective_with_11_comic_book_skins/

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr
  4. What If... We Just Play Infinity War From Now On? | Season 10.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 85

    Episode 85

    Show notes

    This week, Josiah and Nick are covering all the season 10.5 changes. No new character this season, but the infinity war mode looks amazing. There's also Suits vs Suits Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20261006/41548_1315865.html

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/2mtdeTUw7o

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Vgdw7Jid95

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/eXu2GUaGOB

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/yI44cRK3dI

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr
  5. What If... Luna Snow Needed Another Balloon Gacha Legendary? | Friends & Rivals 84

    Episode 84

    Show notes

    This week, Nick and Josiah cover the skins for the week and tier list all the maps in the game. Then there's Armed & Dangerous, a Hawkeye Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week plus Mailbag.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2105326997794676942

    Main Topic:

    Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-maps-always-updated-qp-comp-19832380/6660002

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/pQESbJDre4

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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/RqbYSsaUY4

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/INIT7ZBOKW

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 34 min
  6. What If... We Forget Certain Map Mechanics Even Exist? | Friends & Rivals 83

    Episode 83

    Show notes

    This week Josiah and Nick talk about the news for the week, including the new God Quarry map, and since maps are on the brain, they tier list map mechanics! Then there's Armed & Dangerous, a Jubilee Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week plus Mailbag.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2102820396886053210

    Penalty Changes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2100600814087659701

    Main Topic:

    Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-maps-always-updated-qp-comp-19832380/6638353

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/VUReR4j5EQ

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/4QvVGjf4gt

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/YJVHi1MRdH

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/PpiO1WvUT6

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 31 min
  7. What If... Scarlet Witch was the Real God Butcher? | Season 10 First Impressions! | Friends & Rivals 82

    Episode 82

    Show notes

    This week Nick and Josiah talk first impressions of season 10, bring another Armed & Dangerous, talk Balance Patch notes for season 10, and there's a Mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2100276109988233339

    Main Topic:

    Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2097399576978215148

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/4mdywZQ7lM

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CfE6eYpraC

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/nD1TvW9siy

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/lgP9L7AloU

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 43 min
  8. What If... Gorr Butchers the Meta? | Season 10 News! | Friends & Rivals 81

    Episode 81

    Show notes

    It's Season 10 this week and Josiah and Nick are talking all about Gorr and the new changes coming to game this season. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Dev Vision: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2097354279963283779

    Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2097777191790518378

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Ahfl2GMHEo

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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ODEcHpNNK0

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 21 min
  9. What If... We Want Moar Heroes? | Friends & Rivals 80

    Episode 80

    Show notes

    This week, Nick returns from vacation and so does Armed & Dangerous. We also finish up our little two part series on heroes we want added to the the game, and we've got a Rogue Hero Spotlight and Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2095240435656544333

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/LIW5kx6UDf

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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Zrujhnmuym hnj bmCQk7ed0

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    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 58 min
  10. What If... Nick Fails at Rivals D&D? | Friends & Rivals 79

    Episode 79

    Show notes

    This week Josiah and Nick are in late-summer vacation mode, and do some Rivals D&D Alignment charting. We've also got some news with new skins, A Captain America hero spotlight, and a mailbag and Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2092673535005098098

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/y249r8cNxs

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CrDyC8Olgn

    ---------------------------------------------

    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 31 min
  11. What If... We Want Moar Villains? | Friends & Rivals 78

    Episode 78

    Show notes

    This week Nick and Josiah talk about villains we'd like added to the game, there's a very small amount of news, a Devil Dinosaur Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2090106667719327953

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/qAG2lEkGv8

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/BnchY3jBTb

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

    ---------------------------------------------

    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 43 min
  12. What If... Josiah Cursed Jeff's Name? | Season 9.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 77

    Episode 77

    Show notes

    This week Josiah and Nick cover their first impressions and the balance patch for season 9.5! We've also got summer special vol 2. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2087586351914811525

    Balance Patch:

    Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

    Balance Patch: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2084700997700530285

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/utrtPGv3eK

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/XepVOcZAE8

    ---------------------------------------------

    Support us on Patreon!

    https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals

    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 15 min
  13. What If... The Hood Was Just Guns? | Season 9.5 News | Friends & Rivals 76

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    This week Nick and Josiah talk season 9.5 news, with the Hood, Summer special vol 2, and everything else! We've also got Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2085093591559315892

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/7WUPVEUNz0

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/hdYuM3Av2c

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1vdlkd5/is_this_true_i_did_not_know_that/

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

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    Support us on Patreon!

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    Join the Friends & Rivals Discord!

    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

    Email a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.com

    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 26 min
  14. What If... Strategist Team-Ups are Awesome? | Rivals Quarterly #3 | Friends & Rivals 75

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    This week Josiah and Nick finish covering the team-up changes for Season 9 by talking about strategist balance and team-ups. Then there's also a lot of news with a new event, four new MCU skins, and a ton of physical Rivals merchandise. The friends also cover the last 6 months of Rivals in the third edition of "Rivals Quarterly", and there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260729/41548_1309398.html

    Ultron Mode: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2080717076176449981

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    (Fanart is on the Friend & Rivals Discord under the #creative-corner channel)

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/z5rSAvA2O4

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/JiuPT6mOfl

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    https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDd

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    Join on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsandrivals/

    X: @FriendRivalPod (https://x.com/FriendRivalsPod)

    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 58 min
  15. What If... Duelist Team-Ups are Awesome? | Friends & Rivals 74

    Episode 74

    Show notes

    Buckle up, we've got 27 Duelists to talk about. This week Nick and Josiah cover a new map, duelist team ups and balance for season 9, Armed & Dangerous returns, and we've got a mailbag and Reddit take of the week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260722/41548_1308589.html

    Psylocke & Hela Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079219986124468692/photo/1

    Thebes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079582173565182426/video/1

    Case of the Golden Idol: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol/

    Reddit Take of the Week:

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

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    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    3 hr 7 min
  16. What If... Vanguard Team-Ups are Awesome? | Season 9 First Impressions!| Friends & Rivals 73

    Episode 73

    Show notes

    Josiah's back! And this week Josiah and Nick talk season 9 first impressions, and Vanguard team-ups and balance!

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260715/41548_1307701.html

    Reddit Take of the Week:

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

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

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    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    2 hr 57 min
  17. What If... It's Marvel Rivals 2? | MASSIVE UPDATE DROPS | Season 9 News | Friends & Rivals 72

    Episode 72

    Show notes

    This week Nick holds down the fort for Josiah's vacation, and Guangguang and Zhiyong choose violence. The biggest patch in rivals history drops! Just news this week, Jubilee, Team up overhaul, Black Widow rework, etc.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260708/41548_1306959.html

    Season 9 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2074874914775928877

    Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vTxxm0Tv2g&t=3s

    Main Topic:

    Jubilee Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VFYRhpIASM

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1uqvlh9/the_end_of_some_era_for_sure/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1uq5t99/comment/owcub2b/

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    Podcast art by DarkRaiDraws (X: @DarkRaiRai)

    Edited by Arsenio J. Alvarez III (Instagram: @arsenio_alvarez_a3)

    1 hr 58 min
  18. What If... Some Instalocks Make Us Nervous? | Friends & Rivals 71

    Episode 71

    Show notes

    This week we're talking about more gacha balloons, instalocks that make us nervous, a Groot hero spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://t.co/Tyy6rqmCFF

    Main Topic:

    Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-all-characters-15584058/6378925

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/HHDNu0b36M

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/K4IFHb4Wt5

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/p6B5kZh4b5

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/FVjTdS8hOG

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    2 hr 28 min
  19. What If... Strategists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 70

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    This week we're finishing up our combat preferences series with Strategists, and we've got a Hela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260624/41548_1305336.html

    Main Topic:

    Strategists Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6356916

    Combined Mega Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6360946

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/kzZl3zU9wk

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1udci0w/due_to_cnds_butt_nerf_in_her_new_skin_her_left/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/dF7vVj3SQv

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ucajkx/the_devs_went_the_extra_mile_to_add_unique/

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    2 hr 24 min
  20. What If... This is the Marvel Rivals Beach Episode? | Season 8.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 69

    Episode 69

    Show notes

    This week we've got the Summer Event, first impressions of season 8.5, Armed & Dangerous, a Balance Post, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260617/41548_1304600.html

    Main Topic:

    Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260609/41667_1303507.html

    Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

    Reddit Take of the Week:

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

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u5q48w/season_8_vs_season_85_art_by_me/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2mxv2/the_new_season_has_me_like/

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    2 hr 18 min