Good job

Awesome show. I've been a listener for years and recently even had the pleasure of being a guest on one of the episodes. Love these guys and their villainous ways. Even if you're not a fan of Marvel Champions, theres enough pure Super Villain lore in this show to entertain you. I'm just sorry its taken me this long to leave a review!

For 199 episodes, I listened to this villainous podcast. Supposedly, Daniel, Mike, and Steve help you to better appreciate the villains and modular sets in FFG’s Marvel Champions LCG. But in episode 200.1, their true colors were exposed! I heard praise of HEROES! I was sickened to hear these hosts praising characters like Black Widow, sp//DR, and Nebula. What next, IRON MAN??? How far the mighty have fallen! I’m starting to think that Mustafa was the only real villain in the lair. Well, back to my own plotting. I’ll have to keep listening, if I’m to overthrow these heroes-in-disguise…

Not only the best Marvel Champions podcast but the best podcast for any of the LCGs. I genuinely don’t know how you guys manage to do so much high concept, scripted comedy with the relentless weekly release schedule that you keep. I really appreciate your continued enthusiasm for MC, and I’ll stick around and keep listening “while” you guys keep making new episodes. -Kevin

I’ll admit when I first started playing this game I tried listening to this podcast and couldn’t get into it. I liked the game a lot but didn’t care too much about the backstories for the villains. After playing the game for a few years now though I have gone deep into the marvel universe and came back to this show. I’m listening from the beginning and I have to say this is the best marvel champions podcast out there. The hosts all genuinely seem to enjoy talking to each other and are effortlessly funny in their banter, skits, etc. It’s also one of the only marvel champions podcasts that comes out on a regular schedule, an impressive feat for any podcaster. Listening to this podcast has just made me appreciate and love the game even more. Keep the episodes coming!

Insightful. Fun. Lots of regular content!

Good (or should I say bad?) work on the pod. Love the interaction you all have with each other. The chemistry really shines, and I love the focus on the part of the game most people tend to overlook.

Good stuff guys, keep up the evil work

When I first found this podcast these guys really got on my nerves. As the grains of sand passed through the hourglass I began to look forward to the heartwarming humor and genuine love for this game shown by everyone on this show. I firmly recommend this podcast. Fantastic content every time. Keep up the good work. VILLAINS CONGREGATE!!!!!

I slept on this podcast for far too long. If you are asking yourself how could there be a whole podcast episode about a marvel champions modular set, just take a listen. Charming, informative and just plain fun.

I’ve been a long time listener and just realized I have not left a 5-star review yet. I may need a bit more minion training. Anyway, this is my favorite MC podcast. As far as I know, it’s the only one to really drill into the encounter cards. Looking for any fun modular/villain combos, well you’ve come to the right place. I also highly recommend the discord channel. So, if you haven’t started listening yet, what are you waiting for?! Don’t take too long either, you don’t want to be on the wrong side when these scheming villains unleash their super evil, sure to fail villainous plan that the “heroes” will most assuredly disrupt.

I recently got into Marvel Champions and I immediately looked for a podcast to listen to while I was working. I found this one and Marvel Champions Monthly and they are both fantastic shows. Critical Encounters is the best niche game podcast I’ve listened to. The hosts are hilarious and I love listening to them banter about the crazy bananas topics and stories that occur in Marvel Comics. Great listen and keep up the awesome shows.

Maybe.

They really are great. They do such a great job from the perspective of the villain and breathes a lot of life into the villains. They are goofy as well and I always enjoy the bananas.

This is, I think, the most engaging and unique Marvel Champions podcast. The direction of the content to highlight the encounter deck and villains, the humor and persona of the hosts, and even the editing and additions in post to augment the discussion are so good! Plus, they do little skits and bits from time to time to shake-up the routine, which add so much to the listener’s experience. I am genuinely grateful to have these guys making weekly content of this caliber for the game I love. Thank you so much!

This is my favorite marvel champions podcast, you guys get the best behind the screen guests plus focus on the villains, great combo

This show is a pretty good look at Marvel Champions. They focus on the villain side of things and their humor grows on you, annoys you, and then grows on you again. They do have some annoying audio issues throughout the series but it is digestible in the end. I hope the original host returns more often as he really brought some constructive criticism to the game.

I’ll be looking forward to the coverage of the new hero’s and expansions.

If anyone asks, “Who is you favorite Villain?” I respond it’s a tie between Vardaen, WanderingTook, bigfomlof, and TheTruth. Thank You all for making an otherwise boring Tuesday into An all out fun Villain Day. And, for breathing so much life into the game I love - Marvel Champions. Please keep creating the content! -Board Game Lawyer

Good pacing and information!

The Critical Encounter gang is funny and knowledgeable. In addition, episodes tend to drop on Tuesday. Trash night. Thanks for making trash night fun.

You guys are so much fun. Love every episode.

Would be the best podcast hands down if......they just talked about everything. Limiting discussion to less than half the game and frankly, the less interesting half is a bad move. Such a good show that is hamstrung by an odd decision.

I like the concept of taking things from the villains side.

Great show premise and fun hosts. Have some sound quality issues in their first episode.