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Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

Written by: Nick & Josiah
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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)

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Episodes
  • What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47

    What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47
    Jan 16 2026

    It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode!

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Dev Vision Vol 13: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011121065754239208

    Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198

    Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941

    Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132

    Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qd3o4q/in_comp_you_can_only_ban_the_deadpool_roles_not/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qcvgsi/why_is_hela_the_fashion_icon_that_emma_is/
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46

    What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46
    Jan 10 2026

    Josiah and Nick are back after a Christmas and Baby break! In this week's short reunion episode, the friends talk about balancing gaming with work and family. There's also a bit of rivals news before the big week next week, and a new year's edition of the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Adam Warlock & Phoenix Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2008569384034291792

    January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.html

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.denofgeek.com/games/marvel-rivals-creators-on-leveling-up-the-game/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pt2k6v/marvel_rivals_producer_calls_2025_just_a_warm_up/
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45

    What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45
    Dec 12 2025

    This week is all about season 5.5 and Rogue! Josiah and Nick cover all the news, and fill it in with Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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    Referenced Links:

    News:

    Dev Vision Vol 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvLlSjm2-0

    Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417

    Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180

    Reddit Take of the Week:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1pip3lj/wide_rogue_by_me_20_chars/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ol881f/rogue_is_not_gonna_be_able_to_steal_peoples_powers/
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    2 hrs and 56 mins
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