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by Nick & Josiah
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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- 6 days ago3h 6m
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.htmlPsylocke & Hela Skins: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079219986124468692/photo/1Thebes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2079582173565182426/video/1Case 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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)
- 1 weeks ago2h 57m
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.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/XDiYvauMgRhttps://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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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 weeks ago1h 57m
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.htmlSeason 9 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2074874914775928877Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vTxxm0Tv2g&t=3sMain Topic:Jubilee Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VFYRhpIASMReddit 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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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 weeks ago2h 28m
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/Tyy6rqmCFFMain Topic:Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-all-characters-15584058/6378925Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/HHDNu0b36Mhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/K4IFHb4Wt5https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/p6B5kZh4b5https://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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)
- Jun 26, 20262h 23m
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.htmlMain Topic:Strategists Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6356916Combined Mega Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6360946Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/kzZl3zU9wkhttps://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/dF7vVj3SQvhttps://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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)
- Jun 20, 20262h 18m
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.htmlMain Topic:Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260609/41667_1303507.htmlHero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/ETyIqxKllchttps://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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)
- Jun 13, 20262h 4m
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=NZhekPruzrEPatch Notes: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/2064784768160366869Reddit 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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)
- Jun 6, 20262h 32m
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.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6290928Reddit 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=copyLinkJoin the Friends & Rivals Discord!https://discord.gg/b9MY8wDSDdEmail a question or comment: friendsandrivalspod@gmail.comJoin 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)
About Friends & Rivals: A Marvel Rivals Podcast
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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