Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

por Nick & Josiah

What If... Duelist Team-Ups are Awesome? | Friends & Rivals 74

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. --------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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24 jul 2026

3:06:31

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

Josiah's back! And this week Josiah and Nick talk season 9 first impressions, and Vanguard team-ups and balance! --------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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20 jul 2026

2:57:26

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

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. --------------------------------------------- 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/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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10 jul 2026

1:57:42

What If... Some Instalocks Make Us Nervous? | Friends & Rivals 71

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 --------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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4 jul 2026

2:28:03

What If... Strategists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 70

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 --------------------------------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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26 jun 2026

2:23:58

What If... This is the Marvel Rivals Beach Episode? | Season 8.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 69

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. --------------------------------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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20 jun 2026

2:18:03

What If... Nick Crashes Out About Black Cat for 2 Hours... And Cyclops is Coming! | Season 8.5 News | Friends & Rivals 68

This week is all about season 8.5, with news, Cyclops, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZhekPruzrE Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2064784768160366869 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1u2d0w3/hot_take_i_think_characters_getting_over_nerfed/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tyjipz/how_do_you_keep_this_guy_alive/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tynxk1/beware_of_sliding_doors_i_guess_rip_punisher/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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13 jun 2026

2:04:00

What If... The Second Half of Duelists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 67

This week is the calm before the season 8.5 storm, and we're continuing our combat preferences series with the second half of duelists. We've also got an Adam Warlock hero spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260602/41548_1302533.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6290928 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tpz0vg/rivals_has_updated_their_ps_icon_for_the_first/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tsy2jp/venomized_magik_skin/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tpjwse/she_just_got_added_half_a_season_ago_and_got_a/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ts2azo/today_marks_one_year_since_a_playable_villain/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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6 jun 2026

2:32:59

What If... The First Half of Duelists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 66

This week we've got news including a new Doom Match map, we've got a Black Cat hero spotlight, and we're continuing our series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's the first half of Duelists. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Alchemax Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8gyiobtcL4 Update on Cheaters: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20260525/40955_1301465.html Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260527/41548_1301784.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6268543 Hero Spotlight True Vanguard's Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlZsgTgZyF4 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slhnz8/so_black_cat_is_based_on_rogues_character_art_its/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tnlnkk/seeing_the_entire_ban_list_of_cheaters_is_insane/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tik3ka/the_number_of_abilities_each_character_has/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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30 may 2026

2:37:51

What If... It's Devil Dino's World and We're Just Living In It? | Season 8.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 65

This week we're talking first impressions of Season 8 and taking a look at the Hero Hotlist and Balance Post. We've also got Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2057129351330595035 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html Balance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260512/41667_1299947.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tg5yun/imagine_daredevils_reaction_to_sensing_a_whole/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1teb3ut/got_a_new_gaming_chair/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1st3awq/dear_support_players/ --------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/FriendsAndRivals?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 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)

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23 may 2026

1:56:00

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