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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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- Today2h 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)
- 1 weeks ago2h 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)
- 2 weeks ago2h 37m
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=t8gyiobtcL4Update on Cheaters: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20260525/40955_1301465.htmlPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260527/41548_1301784.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6268543Hero SpotlightTrue Vanguard's Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlZsgTgZyF4Reddit 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=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 ago1h 56m
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/2057129351330595035Main Topic:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260512/41667_1299947.htmlReddit 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=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)
- 4 weeks ago1h 50m
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=-LQ5cV4ynyeGR6yZPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260513/41548_1300144.htmlReddit 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=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)
- May 9, 20262h 45m
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.htmlMain Topic:Who Would Help You Move Tierlist: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6207950Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/6e6w1mvpQLhttps://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=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)
- May 2, 20262h 57m
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-76339Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260429/41548_1298495.htmlMain Topic:Alignment Chart: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-characters-167212/6182790Hero SpotlightLego 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_hunthttps://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=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)
- Apr 24, 20262h 40m
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=Zd8xPgLCQkwHellfire Gala: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046967273550717245Magik & Gambit Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2046242668506702272Main Topic:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/ Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260414/41667_1295988.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/Jsw9RGA1rchttps://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=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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