Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

by Nick & Josiah
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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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Jun 6, 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)
E66
May 30, 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)
E65
May 23, 2026
1:56:00
What If... Life Finds a Way? | Season 8.0 News! | Friends & Rivals 64
It's season 8 news all episode as we talk Devil Dino, Cyclops, Battlepass, and everything else. We've also of course got a Jurassic edition of Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision Vol 17: https://youtu.be/VuEkzblXrMc?si=-LQ5cV4ynyeGR6yZ Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260513/41548_1300144.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1tc7m8y/meet_jeff_i_mean_both_of_them/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1t9zulw/if_punisher_released_today/ --------------------------------------------- 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)
E64
May 15, 2026
1:50:20
What If... Hulk Smashed Everything You Own? | Friends & Rivals 63
This week we're doing a fun one, as we tierlist character's willingness to help you move a couch. We've also got a White Fox hero spotlight, the 5oth Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260506/41548_1299168.html Main Topic: Who Would Help You Move Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6207950 Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/6e6w1mvpQL https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1snqhd1/so_long_old_friend_rip/?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)
E63
May 9, 2026
2:45:40
What If... Vanguards Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 62
This week we're talking about the Avengers mode news, we've got a Elsa Bloodstone hero spotlight, and we're starting a new series, talking about the combat preferences of various heroes. This week, it's vanguards. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Lego Herbie: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-fantastic-four-herbie-76339 Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.html Main Topic: Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790 Hero Spotlight Lego Elsa Bloodstone: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sgn2d6/elsa_bloodstone/ Custom Elsa: https://www.reddit.com/r/LegoMarvel/comments/1sy4cps/elsa_bloodstone/ Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1syl7lf/finally_tried_out_blood_hunt https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1svn07j/netease_have_someone_controlling_this_dude_from/ --------------------------------------------- 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)
E62
May 2, 2026
2:57:45
What If... The Thing and Rogue Deserve Better? | Season 7.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 61
This week we're covering our first impressions for 7.5 and the balance changes & hero hotlist. Justice for Thing and Rogue! This week is your last chance to sign up on discord for the year membership to patreon giveaway! Just share us on social media somewhere and post it in the giveaway channel on discord. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Blood Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd8xPgLCQkw Hellfire Gala: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046967273550717245 Magik & Gambit Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046242668506702272 Main Topic: Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260414/41667_1295988.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Jsw9RGA1rc https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ssImmXvpa6 --------------------------------------------- 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)
E61
Apr 24, 2026
2:40:35
What If... Black Cat is Absolutely Broken? | Season 7.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 60
This week we cover all the season 7.5 news! Listen to us talk through all the changes as you play the new content and get murdered by Black Cat through a portal. --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6JC-ciabRg Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1slpdco/in_light_of_black_cats_kit_reveal/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qy1lla/we_need_more_aura_and_less_gooner_skins_for/?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)
E60
Apr 17, 2026
2:10:56
What If... Strategists Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 59
This week Nick and Josiah talk Strategist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Daredevil Hero Spotlight, Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260408/41548_1295135.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oxaa4z/despite_his_blindness_daredevil_can_still_see/ https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qbiisy/today_i_failed_my_team_by_thinking_the_enemy/ --------------------------------------------- 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)
E59
Apr 12, 2026
2:27:46
What If... They Were Acquaintances? | Duelist Love Languages | Friends & Rivals 58
This week Josiah and Nick talk Duelist Love Languages, Armed & Dangerous, a Punisher Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week --------------------------------------------- Referenced Links: News: New Map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChBE64P3Ams Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.html Reddit Take of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9remt/balance_patch_notes_for_april/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s949wi/skins_really_dont_make_sense_sometimes/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s9pe10/for_people_that_dont_believe_netease_looks_at/?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)
E58
Apr 4, 2026
2:47:17
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