After a bit of a hiatus, the crew is back to discuss the new hotness, namely Abomination, the Wrecking Crew, and Mephisto. We discuss what we think of the new models, and where we see them fitting into the current meta (whatever that is). If you want to register for Vet Hall Brawlhalla (which you should because, 1, you get to hang out with us, 2, alcohol is served to make your round one loss feel better, and 3, oh yeah, it's an LVO qualifier) then here's the link:...

The crew opens the show with a discussion about the updated Banned and Restricted list, focusing on how Researcher got hit with the Restricted-hammer (which is way less imposing sounding). Then, the crew breaks down the new Monsters Unleashed box, including Dracula's leadership. As always, make sure to rate and review Witty Banter on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for being in the neighborhood with us, webheads! Follow Witty Banter! Facebook: @wittybantercast Twitter dot com:...

In this episode, we discuss David's idea of getting more granular with our understanding of roster archetypes. Rather than just "scorey" or "killey," we break rosters down into five archetypes - Aggressive Scoring, Defensive Scoring, Midrange, Tall Attrition, and Wide Attrition. We talk about what each one means, how to build for them, and how to plan against them. (Also, Wide Attrition, come out to plaaaaaaay. IYKYK.) As always, make sure to rate and review Witty Banter on your podcast...

He is the rock on the eternal shore, crash upon him and be broken! Yes, webheads, Apocalypse is here, and the crew takes a deep dive on the Big A and all of his Horsemen. We also congratulate the winner of our last giveaway, and announce the next one with the choice of four (!) boxes. The crew also creates a tier list of models to buy if you want to run Apocalypse as an affiliation but don't own all the models yet. Our Consumer Reports recommendations for Horsemen are as follows: Must have:...

To quote Bob Dylan, the times, they are a-changing! The crew talks about how the massive tactics card rotation has changed Crisis Protocol, both in the dojo-ing of a listener list (thanks Ben!) and in discussing their experiences at Show-Me Showdown. Here's the list we put together for Ben - give it a try before David beats your brains out with it! Blade* The Immortal Hulk Black Cat Doctor Voodoo Wong Spider-Man (Miles Morales)* Amazing Spider-Man* Ghost-Spider Baron...

Pour one out for X-Ceptional Healing, webheads! In part two of our epic House Party Protocol crossover, we talk about the dreaded tactics card rotation. We discuss what happened, and how it will address your game. Webheads, here's the ⁠Spotify link⁠ for House Party Protocol, and you definitely should be checking them out. As always, make sure to rate and review Witty Banter on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for being in the neighborhood with us, webheads! Follow Witty...

Who doesn't love a great crossover issue? Will from House Party Protocol invited us over to talk about the brain-melting reveals from Ministravaganza 2024. In the first part, we'll talk about all the new models and tactics cards that got revealed, and in part two we will cover the tactics card rotation that's got the community all abuzz. Webheads, here's the https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CBacFqUj5ZwSntSWfkw3k?si=FElZLY0FTD6IjEThT8ZrWQ for House Party Protocol, and you definitely should be...

This episode we continue with our "how to deal with" series, this time dealing with the fast-scoring menace that is Web Warriors. We discuss exactly what Webs are, what they want to do, and the best strategies to counter them. What do you think of facing off against Webs, webheads? (Yes, we realize how meta that sounds) What else would you like to figure out how to deal with? Let us know on the socials and let us help you! Also, the next giveaway is going to be the new Asgard box! It's a...

This episode, the crew debuts a new series called "how to deal with ..." designed to help you figure out how to have a plan to handle whatever menace you face across the board. This episode, we talk about how to deal with kaijus - because, let's be honest, where else would we start with JP? But in upcoming episodes, we want to know what you webheads would like to hear next. Is it how to deal with a Webs roster? Pay-to-flips? Scor-y teams? Let us know on the socials and let us help you! We...

The crew takes some time dojo-ing a Defenders roster sent in by a webhead, including a discussion of the new (likely) Defenders Shang-Chi, Silver Sable, and Bast Panther. We also go over how Bugeater, Nebraska's premier Crisis Protocol event, went, and discuss how to handle yourself and difficult opponents at a tournament. We know that we've had some audio quality issues recently, and we're working hard to do better for you. We appreciate the time and investment you make in listening to us,...

David, JP, and Alex are back from Chicago carrying lessons learned from the Squad Goals team tournament. We discuss how they did, what surprised them, and how the experience shaped their thoughts on the game's meta going forward. As always, make sure to rate and review Witty Banter on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for being in the neighborhood with us, webheads! Follow Witty Banter! Facebook: @wittybantercast Twitter dot com: @wittybantercast Instagram:...

The crew gets into some timey-wimey nonsense, as this episode is being posted while most of the crew is competing at Squad Goals in Chicago, an amazing three-player team tournament. Did we record it live as they were playing, or was it pre-recorded? We'll never say ... We talk about the different types of team tournaments, how they work, roster strategies, in-tournament strategies, and everything else you'll need to be ready for *your* next team tournament. Don't forget about Omaha's big...

The crew concludes our two-part series taking a deep dive on crisis selection, this time focusing on extracts. We discuss strategies for each, when you should choose each one, how you respond if you get put into one, and why Researcher is the best crisis in the game. Don't forget that we will announce the winner of our next raffle, Gwenom and Scarlet Spider (although we settled on Benom for the celebrity tabloid name), the winner to be announced in episode 9. We also talked about Omaha's...

The crew starts a two-part series as a deep dive on the different crisis cards in the game. This episode is a discussion about secures - how they play, what rosters to take them with, how to game plan if you have a bad matchup, and more. We also announced the winner of our JP commission giveaway winner, as well as the new giveaway - Gwenom and Scarlet Spider, the winner to be announced in episode 9. We also talked about Omaha's big local tournament coming up, the Bugeater. The tournament is...

This episode is a teaser of our bonus content, Wicked Banter. If you'd like to hear the rest of this episode, as well as hear all of our bonus content, become at patreon at patreon.com/wittybantercast. For as little as a dollar a month, you get all our bonus content, entries into our monthly giveaways, priority dojo-ing of your rosters, and more. Thanks for listening, webheads! As always, make sure to rate and review Witty Banter on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for being in the...

Big news! Thanks to your support, our giveaways are now going to be monthly! The next giveaway is a special one, with the winner getting a single four-threat or less model *and* having it painted by JP! Get your entries in soon, though, because we are drawing the winner in our next episode two weeks from now! This week, the crew dojos a Spider Foes roster for a new Patreon, and then does a deep dive on one of the newest Spider Foes, the shocking (?) Shocker! We also give you a sneak peak at...

This year's Adepticon was the first really big Crisis Protocol event after the new Core Box, character updates, and CGR nerf, so the crew dove into the results and statistics and tried to find out what we've learned about the state of the game. There were some things that we saw coming (cough Hellfire cough) and some surprises, with the biggest takeaway perhaps being the overall health of the game. We also announced our winner of the first Witty Banter giveaway! We are looking forward to...

Webheads, here's a free sample of the extra content you'll get by being a member of our Patreon! In Wicked Banter, you'll hear everything from fun roster jank to tournament tactics to interviews with interesting people. In this episode, David talks about the Dormammu roster he's been playing with, and how he will be taking it to LVO 2025 and bringing home the title. Well ... maybe, anyway. And for as little as $1/month, you can have access to this amazing content! Go to...

In this week's episode, the crew thanks our new Patreon supports and gives you, webheads, your last reminder before our first giveaway! You can get in on the fun by leaving us a review and a comment and sending us a screenshot, as well as being a Patreon! We then talk about our experience at the Big Beef Beatdown, which is the first data point for how the game has been affected by CGR's nerf and the inclusion of the new mutant characters. We then get into a discussion about contrast paints....

Big news, webheads, we have started our first giveaway! Some lucky webhead will win a mutant box of their choice. You get an entry (or entries) by being a Patreon, and by leaving us a rating and review. Get to it, webheads! We also debut a new series, Who's Your Sabertooth? JP talks about an unexpected string of losses that came from Patrick's Sabertooth, and how it became an inside joke about characters you just always and inexplicably fare badly against. The rest of the crew talked about...

You're welcome, webheads! It only took one episode of Witty Banter to go live for AMG to give Cosmic Ghost Rider the nerf he so desperately needed. In our Headline segment, we discuss just how poor Frank was nerfed, whether AMG overdid it, and how to play (and play against) the new CGR. We also have heard from you, webheads! We answer a question and dojo a roster sent in after last episode. Keep 'em coming! Finally, for those in the Omaha area or would like to visit (which you should!) we...

Greetings, webheads, and welcome to the first episode of Witty Banter, yet another Marvel Crisis Protocol podcast! Our goal is to help you get better and have more fun with your Crisis Protocol. In this first episode, hosts Patrick Runge, David Lease, Alex Farrell, and JP George introduce you to some of the various segments we will have in future podcasts, as well as how listeners can connect with the hosts as well as each other. Then, in our Daily Bugle Headline main segment, we talk...