Episodes
Hi guys, this is a small podcast to say thank you for listening during 2020! It's also a way to let you know we have our feedback survey up for you to provide any thoughts, ideas, criticisms and suggestions for the show as we head into 2021. If you are interested in helping the show grow or improve we'd really appreciate your input! Alternatively feel free to write an honest review on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for taking the time to listen and we can't wait to explore this game...
Published 12/14/20
In the conclusion to the 'Thunderdome' that is The Rise of Red Skull. Joey and Glen talk all things Red Skull. From the side schemes to 'The Sleeper' this week on Alter-Egos it's all hands on deck for our Rise of Red Skull review. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our patrons in 2020 who were an integral help in supporting the show. 
Published 12/10/20
This week we travel to a mysterious island where Zola is rumoured to be performing experiments.  Join us for our deeper look at the mechanics and elements that make up Scenario 4 in the Rise of Red Skull Campaign Box. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can...
Published 11/25/20
This week we go back on track with a review of the dramatic showdown between heroes and the new Chief of Police - Taskmaster. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.
Published 11/18/20
This week on Alter-Egos we take a look back at the highs and lows and everything in between for the brand new living card game, Marvel Champions. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.
Published 11/16/20
As we continue our Experimental Research series this week we dive deep into Captain Marvel Protection with special guest and friend of the show dr00. As always you can follow along with the deck list here. If you have comments or feedback on this new series feel free to send us an email at [email protected].
Published 11/16/20
Thanks once again to Evan from Fantasy Flight Games, we are lucky to share with the community a brand new spoiler from the upcoming Ant-Man Hero Pack. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon. 
Published 10/25/20
This week we dive in deep to the second scenario available in the recently released 'The Rise of Red Skull' campaign box. Join us as we take a look at the trait changing and environment focussed scenario 'Absorbing Man'. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you...
Published 10/14/20
This week on Experimental Research, Joey shares a list focussed on the recently released Goliath ally! As always you can follow along with the deck list here. If you have comments, deck lists or feedback on this series feel free to send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can join via Patreon.
Published 10/12/20
This week we start to dive in deep to the various scenarios available in the recently released 'The Rise of Red Skull' campaign box. Join us as we take a look at the hard hitting and fast paced scenario 'Crossbones'. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you can...
Published 10/07/20
In this episode we commence our series on The Rise of Red Skull Campaign. We start by taking a look at what makes a campaign in Marvel Champions and how the various elements work together to forge the intended experience. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A special thanks to all our new patrons as well as those who continue to support the show. If you'd like to support the show you...
Published 09/30/20
As we continue our Experimental Research series we dive deep into Black Widow Protection with special guest and friend of the show Todd. As always you can follow along with the decklist here. If you have comments or feedback on this new series feel free to send us an email at [email protected].
Published 09/28/20
This week on Alter-Egos we sit down with card game designer Caleb Grace. Caleb Grace is a veteran card game designer known for his stewardship on The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. He now works alongside Michael Boggs and the talented team at Fantasy Flight Games to develop and design Marvel Champions. In this interview he shares insights and reflections on developing the recent campaign box, 'The Rise of Red Skull'. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd...
Published 09/23/20
Welcome back to the reboot of Honorary Deck, now known as Experimental Research. In this first week we take a look at the idea of a 'rush' deck for some of the scenarios where villains lack catch up tools or appropriate stall tactics to prevent the heroes from a rapid victory. As always you can follow along with the deck list here. If you have comments or feedback on this new series feel free to send us an email at [email protected].
Published 09/21/20
In our first episode back we interview Steve Kimmel from Beat D Game. He shares with the team his Marvel Champions Playtime initiative. Steve also shares his insights into deck building and learning from others. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]. A huge thank you to those who support us via Patreon. 
Published 09/16/20
In this special episode of the podcast we take the time to talk about the future of the podcast and what Season 3 will look like. We also discuss L8Night Gaming commencing Marvel Champions content from this Friday at 7pm PST. Find them on Youtube or Discord. If you'd like to support the show you can find us on Patreon. Any feedback is welcome via [email protected]. A very special thanks to every listener for supporting the show so far! See you all next week for Season 3.
Published 09/09/20
This week Joey talks about the consistent combination of Iron Man/Protection but like you've never heard before! Check out our visual guide for this deck on our Youtube channel. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 09/02/20
In this episode of Alter-egos special guest and content creator from The Side Scheme podcast Josh joins us for a discussion around what it means to be a solo player. Check out more great content from The Side Scheme on their website or Facebook page. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/31/20
On this episode of Alter-Egos we are joined by Tim from Tabletop Timesinks to discuss the recently released Hulk hero pack. You can find more of Tim's excellent work on his website or Facebook page. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/30/20
In this episode of Alter-egos friend of the show Brice returns to talk all things remote play. In conjunction to this episode we recommend you check out the presentation Brice and Shane put together on our Youtube channel to help kick-start your journey to play together while apart. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/28/20
In this special episode of the podcast we are joined by villainous content creator Steve from Critical Encounters. Steve's expertise helps us explore the recently released print and play modular set - Kree Fanatic. If you want to hear more from Critical Encounters check out their podcast and Facebook page. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/26/20
In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 4 explores what makes Hulk/Aggression a powerful deck to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/25/20
In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 3 explores what makes Thor/Justice a thematic pairing to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/25/20
In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 2 explores what makes Captain America/Leadership so satisfying to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/25/20
In this bonus series Glen takes a look at recreating the memorable team from the hit 2012 film "The Avengers" using one collection of cards. Part 1 focuses on the following deck list and explores what makes Iron Man/Protection so fun to play. Keep up to date with our content by joining our Facebook group. If you'd like to get in touch, send us an email at [email protected]
Published 08/25/20