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What If... This is the Marvel Rivals Beach Episode? | Season 8.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 69
Jun 20, 2026
2h 18m 03s
What If... Nick Crashes Out About Black Cat for 2 Hours... And Cyclops is Coming! | Season 8.5 News | Friends & Rivals 68
Jun 13, 2026
2h 04m 00s
What If... The Second Half of Duelists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 67
Jun 6, 2026
2h 32m 59s
What If... The First Half of Duelists Have Combat Preferences? | Friends & Rivals 66
May 30, 2026
2h 37m 51s
What If... It's Devil Dino's World and We're Just Living In It? | Season 8.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 65
May 23, 2026
1h 56m 00s
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| 6/20/26 |  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) | 2h 18m 03s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 |  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) | 2h 04m 00s | ||||||
| 6/6/26 |  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) | 2h 32m 59s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 |  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) | 2h 37m 51s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  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) | 1h 56m 00s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  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) | 1h 50m 20s | ||||||
| 5/9/26 |  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) | 2h 45m 40s | ||||||
| 5/2/26 |  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) | 2h 57m 45s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  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) | 2h 40m 35s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  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-ciabRgPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260415/41548_1296163.htmlReddit 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_buttonhttps://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=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) | 2h 10m 56s | ||||||
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| 4/12/26 |  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.htmlReddit 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=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) | 2h 27m 46s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 |  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=ChBE64P3AmsPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260331/41548_1293956.htmlReddit 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_buttonhttps://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_buttonhttps://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=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) | 2h 47m 17s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  What If... White Fox Got Buffed Week 1? | Season 7.0 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 57 | If you like Balance Patches, we've got them for you. This week Nick and Josiah talk through not one, not two, but three sets of balance changes that came to Season 7.0. There's also a discussion on Season 7.0 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260325/41548_1292836.htmlBalance 1: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260316/41667_1291227.htmlBalance 2: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260319/41667_1292065.htmlBalance 3: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260325/41667_1292877.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s06nh7/your_support_options_after_the_ban_stage/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3600z/marvel_rivals_exists_in_616_and_eddies_son_is_a/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1s3aixr/cant_escape_him_anywhere_bruh/?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) | 3h 00m 58s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  What If... Black Cat is an Invertibrate? | Season 7 News! | Friends & Rivals 56 | It's time for Season 7 and for our heroes to go back to school! Josiah and Nick talk through all the hype for the new Season 7 content.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu8_U1mWGZAPatch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260318/41548_1291772.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwk76j/rivals_endless_balancing_circle/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rwac94/dlss_5_works_wonders_on_season_7/?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) | 1h 59m 32s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  What If... Vanguards Need Love? | Friends & Rivals 55 | This week, Nick and Josiah talk through the love languages of Vanguards. What do each of them need from you? There's also news, Armed & Dangerous, a Gambit Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260310/41548_1290394.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rjxf2v/fun_fact_gambit_has_been_top_4_most_banned/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rqquew/why_hulk_have_to_hurt_so_much/---------------------------------------------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) | 2h 17m 58s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  What If... Some Characters are Better in Neutral? | Friends & Rivals 54 | This week, Josiah and Nick tier list characters' neutral games. There's also news about 2026 for Rivals, Armed & Dangerous, and the Mailbag & Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Rivals Rewind Video: https://fb.watch/FEEKG3hFp4/2026 Roadmap: https://t.co/dRH2Lknx5zAvengers Tie-In: https://t.co/pRoPQSFacfPatch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2029225572354654346Main Topic: https://tiermaker.com/list/marvel/marvel-rivals-heros-tier-list-19190791/6003967Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjq4r/mystique_concept_art_by_official_marvel_rivals/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rkjy2d/hot_take_apparently_the_game_is_fine/---------------------------------------------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) | 2h 30m 07s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 |  What If... We Look Back at Seasons 4-6? | Quarterly Review 2 | Friends & Rivals 53 | This week, Nick and Josiah talk through their seconds Rivals Quarterly, where they look back at seasons 4-6 and look forward to where the game is headed. ---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes (Last Week With Skin Pictures): https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rcllna/when_they_lose_just_one_fight_and_send_you_to/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1rffv99/she_actually_is_pretty_fun/---------------------------------------------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) | 2h 19m 21s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  What If... Elsa Bloodstone Needed the Wolverine Treatment Week 1? | 6.5 First Impressions | Friends & Rivals 52 | This week, Josiah and Nick talk through the Balance patch and their first impressions on season 6.5. There's also Armed & Dangerous, and some Reddit takes of the week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260213/41548_1287282.html6.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/CnMMujQZFJhttps://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/s/16iM8sF50h---------------------------------------------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) | 2h 44m 04s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 |  What If... Elsa Bloodstone is the Widow Rework We'll Never Get? | Season 6.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 51 | Starting off year 2 of Friends & Rivals, Nick & Josiah dive into all the Season 6.5 News, announcements and hype, while announcing the launch of the Friends & Rivals Patreon as well! There's also Armed & Dangerous, and several Reddit Takes of the Week---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/20219927060846676666.5 Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2021660509032886284Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2hvj5/there_are_now_more_redhaired_women_than_blondes/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r2e3uf/black_widow_taking_a_huge_backseat_in_65/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r23l1a/i_dont_want_more_gambling_netease/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1r26q50/please_hear_me_out_this_took_a_lot_of_work/---------------------------------------------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) | 2h 00m 31s | ||||||
| 2/7/26 |  What If... It's Been a Year of Friends & Rivals!? | Friends & Rivals 50 | This week marks 1 year of Friends & Rivals and Josiah and Nick take a walk back through the topics they've covered this year giving updates and thoughts on the various topics. There's also news with a new patch coming to the game, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.Thank you all for making this first year of Friends & Rivals a memorable experience :)---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260204/41548_1285429.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qqdfcx/emma_deserves_skins_that_fit_her_title_art_by_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qrvl4u/the_new_skin_is_in_fact_002m_thicker_for_psy/---------------------------------------------Join 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) | 2h 18m 00s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  What If... We Learn from the Pros? | Friends & Rivals 49 | This week Nick and Josiah look back on the 2025 Ignite Finals and try to learn some lessons from the Pros. There's also some news this week in Times Square, but you're not supposed to talk about it, and of course there's Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260127/41548_1284020.htmlNew Map: https://youtu.be/AWEtIaKvs5w?si=T55gfsttzv2LpxntRivals Ignite Finals:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-Jh37g4v8Reddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qpia4a/try_not_to_f_up_emmas_hair_challenge_impossible/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qprd9b/ | 2h 38m 36s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  What If... Things Feel Pretty Balanced? | Friends & Rivals 48 | This week is all about first impressions and the balance changes for Season 6. Josiah and Nick also bring some groovy news, Armed & Dangerous, a Mailbag, and the Reddit Take of the Week.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260121/41548_1282950.htmlHero Hotlist & Balance Post:Hero Hotlist: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.htmlBalance Post: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20260113/41667_1281488.htmlReddit Take of the Week:https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qha0wp/battle_pass_theme_confusion_by_me_gris/https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1qj4qgk/dance_if_you_managed_to_dodge_nerfs_every_season/ | 2h 26m 03s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  What If... Rivals Put Maximum Effort Into the Season 6 Update? | Season 6 News! | Friends & Rivals 47 | It's Deadpool time! Join Josiah and Nick as they talk all about Deadpool and Season 6 news this episode!---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 13: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011121065754239208Roadmap: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011468543229907198Balance and Hero Hotlist: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011196704662388877Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011528914854723941Progression Updates: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011513649165439132Twitch Drops: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2011830923344421174Reddit 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/ | 2h 20m 59s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 |  What If... We Have Balance? | Friends & Rivals 46 | 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.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Adam Warlock & Phoenix Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/2008569384034291792January 8th Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20260106/41548_1280416.htmlReddit 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/ | 1h 13m 56s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  What If... Captain Falcon Was Also Kirby? | Season 5.5 News! | Friends & Rivals 45 | 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.---------------------------------------------Referenced Links:News:Dev Vision Vol 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvLlSjm2-0Patch Notes: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998800129524961417Hero Hotlist & Balance Post: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1998452782026703180Reddit 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/ | 2h 56m 23s | ||||||
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