For Episode 39, Josiah and Nick do some filthy strategist parrying to wrap up the Counters series. In addition, Josiah is under NDA, there's lots of skin news, and a Phoenix Hero Spotlight. Then of course there's Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and Ironman Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1983187171872764175

Main Topic:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oh75v1/its_gonna_take_a_lot_to_get_back_into_ranked/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ofwfxk/zombie_mode_in_a_nutshell/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1oftozd/i_love_khonshu_as_an_announcer_please_can_we_keep/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

For Episode 38, Nick and Josiah are back to the "Parry This, You Filthy...!" series on counters, covering Duelists. There's also news on the new Marvel Zombies mode, an Angela Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the week & Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

New Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251015/41548_1264918.html

Cross Progression FAQ: https://www.marvelrivals.com/announcements/20250924/40955_1261246.html

Jeff & Namor Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1980348292383805908

Marvel Zombies Mode! https://youtu.be/grjC63MftfI

Main Topic:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o891hy/leaving_a_bot_game_that_was_forced_shouldnt_be/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o4s9h9/40gbs_in_8_months_is_crazy/

It's Episode 37 and Nick and Josiah are sick once again. It's a light news week, so most of the episode is spent on Season 4.5 first impressions, Armed & Dangerous, A Squirrel Girl Hero Spotlight (You're welcome, Marci) and the Reddit Take of the Week and Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Thor and Squirrel Girl Skins: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1978114789915189694

Content Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwq?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbn1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR57f-7edxwg4_8wITW8cMnJJ1ofXwvV6ikRxL7AUNXbZO42_p-nQJpF1iCuTg_aem_UHgUw_d-HIRj0Lhoah00QA

Livestream Incentive Program: https://act.neteasegames.com/activity/3sSWwB?fbclid=IwY2xjawNboCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzcEJRa3ZwYXVEamxiWFE1AR4u0YKrnxZYt7kgFlarZNoEgGWuRIonAOCIVwTd1E9kugNGPu6iDAoIjNkweA_aem_bdERfrms0PgNwD8waQQ88A

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1o6aqmo/i_see_you_art_by_me/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

The Other Reddit Take was NSFPodcast Notes lol.

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It's Episode 36 and Nick and Josiah cover all the new stuff coming to season 4.5, including Daredevil, the Jade Scrolls of K'un-Lun event, the Balance changes and the new Hero Hot List. Along the way, the friends also cover Armed & Dangerous, the Reddit Take of the Week, and Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

10/3 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250930/41548_1262803.html

10/10 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20251003/41548_1263184.html

Main Topic:

Balance Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20251001/41667_1263090.html

Hero Hotlist 4.0: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/index.html

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nxkof2/im_sorry_when_you_what/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nxohxr/a_blind_man_getting_blinded_by_cloak_it_is_blind/

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Episode 35 sees a day no one ever thought would come. A Black Widow Hero Spotlight. Josiah and Nick talk all about our favorite sniper who isn't Hawkeye or Hela, and the friends also talk through the Season 4.5 Dev Vision Vol 10. At the time of recording, the character trailer for Daredevil hadn't come out yet. Next week will focus on Daredevil and the Balance changes for 4.5. There's also a Reddit Take of the Week, Armed & Dangerous with a special announcement, and a Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Emma Skin: https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1973070341430706192

Dev Vision Vol. 10: https://youtu.be/RIrLxa_TgKU

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nrxeks/so_much_free_stuff_thank_you_devs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1ncu3ug/if_and_when_the_black_ninja_suit_for_daredevil/

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It's Episode 34 and Josiah and Nick have a new series for everyone. The Friends talk through a pretty heavy news week, and then get into the Vanguard portion of the "Parry This! You Filthy..." counters series. After that, it's time for a Thor Hero Spotlight, Armed & Dangerous, Reddit Take of the Week, and a Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250924/41548_1261216.html

K'un-Lun: Heart of Heaven Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkTmJp0dcUA

Shou-Lao's Blessing Event: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nojpzg/dragons_blessing_trailer/

New Accessories: https://youtube.com/shorts/FjS9S1bnF20?si=S22fIuYDzf5DHn9o

Hela Skin: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1970533620856045829

Main Topic:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fEWQxI8v3rTK_3F7Q5wdJEuUwJA_KvZ9n0EFRy90iIU/edit?gid=474085679#gid=474085679

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nnlkgo/should_mr_fantastic_get_the_doomfist_treatment/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1noptlq/when_they_steal_your_mvp_last_minute_art_by_me

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Episode 33 is coming at you from wherever Nick and Josiah now both live, as the friends talk through news, including the summer special 2.0, they give their first impressions of Season 4, and there's a Blade hero spotlight! To wrap things up, there is, as always, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week & Mailbag.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Invisible Woman & Punisher Skins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqhko6Wfmmw

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250917/41548_1259811.html

Technically Speaking: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1968336644832108787

Iron Man Skin Code: https://x.com/MarvelRivals/status/1968314259026100694

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nf2xmb/bruh_she_just_came_out/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1nb31lc/there_are_absolutely_exceptions_to_this_however/

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Episode 32 time, and Nick and Josiah talk about the newest hero coming to the game, Angela! Beyond the Angela hype, the friends cover more season 4 news, the season 4 balance changes, and of course Armed & Dangerous and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250904/41548_1257695.html

Main Topic:

Hero Hot List: https://www.marvelrivals.com/heroes_data/

Balance Patch Notes: https://www.marvelrivals.com/balancepost/20250904/41667_1257761.html

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n9dm97/very_well_may_be_the_greatest_clip_ive_seen_in/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n98ku4/please_show_hulk_some_love/

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Episode 31 is here, and with it is the Dev Vision for Season 4! Josiah and Nick talk through the Dev Vision and any other news from 9/3 or before, as well as chat about the Matchmaking video NetEase posted a week ago. And of course, Armed & Dangerous, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Season 4 Trailer: https://youtu.be/67FVMNGMFXU

Dev Vision Vol 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRUcdKzw6nQ

Main Topic:

Matchmaking Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNoYjK-qmfF/?igsh=MWF4cTY0Zno3ejA5aA==

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n2r6ci/its_not_all_its_cracked_up_to_be/

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1n59nsz/one_of_the_wildest_things_ive_ever_read

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It's Episode 30, and Nick is out of town. So for this travel edition of Friends & Rivals, they focus on the friend side of the name and take a detour to talk about their experiences with games and the friends we made along the way. But don't worry, the friends are still bringing your rivals content, with news, Armed & Dangerous, a Thing Hero Spotlight, and the Reddit Take of the Week.

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Referenced Links:

News:

Matchmaking Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNoYjK-qmfF/?igsh=MWF4cTY0Zno3ejA5aA==

Art Vision Vol. 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt-JPu8CboQ

8/28 Patch: https://www.marvelrivals.com/gameupdate/20250827/41548_1256311.html

Deadpool Voice Interactions Leaks: https://x.com/x0x_leak/status/1960089802709356544?s=46&t=5OYjT6cIn5cSDIR2SqAKnw

Daredevil Voice Interactions Leaks: https://x.com/x0x_leak/status/1960069422540066923?s=46&t=5OYjT6cIn5cSDIR2SqAKnw

Hero Spotlight:

True Vanguard's Thing Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UiRtQMT4jc

Reddit Take of the Week:

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelrivals/comments/1m3qc91/custom_lord_icons_that_i_made/?

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