Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast

In Episode 20 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick off with their week in Marvel Rivals before unveiling swimsuit skin leaks for Loki, Psylocke, Punisher, Luna Snow, and Thor. Then they jump into their comprehensive Season 3 breakdown:

Our week in Rivals: highlights, strategies, and standout moments News roundup: leaked swimsuit skins for summer—Loki, Psylocke, Punisher, Luna Snow, and Thor Main feature: Season 3 deep dive • Phoenix...

In Episode 18 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick things off by responding to your comments from last time and recapping their latest week in Marvel Rivals. They cover all the week’s news—from Hellfire Gala Thor and Born Again Daredevil skins to the latest patch notes that lower the surrender-vote threshold.

Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 17  

Weekly Recap: wins, losses, and standout plays from their Rivals gri...

In Episode 17 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke respond to your comments from the last show and share their week in Marvel Rivals.

Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 16  

Weekly Recap: highlights from their Rivals grind and what’s coming up next week  

News Roundup: new Moon Knight and Iron Fist skins, balance changes for Thor, Moon Knight, Storm, and Star-Lord (with fresh team-up changes), the Venom Bubble Pop skin e...

In Episode 16 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke kick off by responding to your comments and sharing their week in Marvel Rivals, including a hands-on review of the new Ultron Battle Matrix Protocol mode. Then they cover all the latest updates—from Sue Storm and Thing Future Foundation skins to June 12th patch notes, the return of the 616 vault bundles, and leaked custom lobby backgrounds.

Next, they tackle the big question: is Marvel ...

In Episode 15, Seth and Luke start by responding to your comments from the last show and sharing their week’s highlights in Marvel Rivals. They then reveal which Lord portraits they trust the most.

Next, they cover all the latest news: the new Wolverine “Weapon X” and Jeff “Sunshine Landshark” skins arriving this week; the June 3 patch notes; and details on Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol mode and its rewards track.

Finally, they g...

In Episode 14, Seth and Luke kick off by responding to your comments from Episode 13 and sharing highlights from their latest Marvel Rivals sessions. They then unveil their picks for the “Lord portraits we trust the least” before diving into all the week’s news—including NetEase’s Thor and Jeff rework update, the May 30 patch notes, and fresh Groot, Ultron, and Future Foundation skins. For the main event, they break down Season 2.5...

In Episode 13 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke start by responding to your comments from the last show and recap their week in Marvel Rivals. Then they reveal their secret recipe for the most obnoxious team comp—two Vanguards, two Supports, and two Duelists—that no one wants to face.

Community Mail: responding to feedback from Episode 12  

Weekly Recap: wins, fails, and clutch moments from their grind  

Draft Strategy: assembling the...

Season 2 is live and the meta is shifting—Seth and Luke are here to break it all down!

🔥 Main Feature:  

• Official Season 2 Hero Tier List Reveal 👉 Build your own or view ours

💬 Community Mail:  

• Responding to your comments on Episode 11

🎮 Weekly Recap:  

• Wins, losses, and clutch moments from their Rivals grind

📰 News Roundup:  

• Namor & Punisher skins (dropping this week)  

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Marvel Rivals might be “dying”—or so the internet would have you believe. In Episode 11 of Rival Banter, Seth and Luke lean into the hype, debunk the panic, and deliver everything you need to know to stay ahead of the pack.

• Listener Mail: Responding to your comments on the last episode
• Weekly Recap: Wins, fails, and clutch moments from their Rivals grind
• News:
  • Squirrel Girl “Sunshine” skin dropping Friday
  • Rocket Raccoon “...

This week on Rival Banter, Seth and Luke dive into the community’s latest flashpoint: the Support Strike. What started as a reaction to a streamer’s jab at Strategist mains has escalated into full-blown role refusal and debate over toxicity, balance, and the ranked system. We break down why we think this protest is a bit overblown, what the devs are doing in response, and how players can take more control over their experience. Plu...

Luke and Seth dive into their early impressions of Marvel Rivals Season 2 – what’s working, what’s not, and what has them hyped. They break down Emma Frost’s first week on the roster, give their take on the new Krakoa domination map, and react to the latest balance changes shaking up the meta. Plus, a look ahead at the upcoming Doctor Strange and Peni Parker skins dropping April 18th! -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/itishoag...

This week on Rival Banter, Luke and Seth break down everything you need to know heading into Season 2 of Marvel Rivals. From a new dev vision video to a monthly hero cadence starting in Season 3, there’s a lot to be excited (and nervous) about.

We cover:  

🔥 The new 2-month season format  

🧊 The arrival of Emma Frost – abilities, synergies, and why she might break the game  

🏆 Ranked resets and what dropping 9 divisions really m...

Seth and Luke dive into another wild week in Marvel Rivals! In this episode, we cover:

🛠️ New Patch Incoming – We talk about the upcoming bug fix patch and what it means for gameplay.  

🎁 Galacta’s Bonus Item Drop – It’s only available April 1–4… is this setting up for an April Fool’s surprise?  

🤔 April Fool's Event? – Will NetEase pull something unexpected?

🎮 Community Topics

Fragpunk & Overwatch 6v6 – Could t...

Luke and Seth break down the latest patch notes in Marvel Rivals, including key adjustments to Human Torch, Iron Man, and Cloak & Dagger. With Season 1.5 in full swing, they dive into which heroes still need a little extra love heading into the next patch. Is there a ranked inflation problem brewing in Rivals? We take a look at the data, compare it to Overwatch, and talk about what it means for the competitive scene. Plus, a re...

Rival Banter: Season 1.5 Breakdown

This week, Hoagie and BookishPappy dive deep into Marvel Rivals Season 1.5.

New Faces in the Fight – Breaking down The Thing and Human Torch: How do they fit into the roster?  

Convergence Expands – First impressions of the new Central Park map.  

Meta Shake-Up – A look at the game-changing balance updates and what they mean for the competitive scene.  

Global Competition – Thoughts on the recent ...

Welcome to the first episode of Rival Banter: A Marvel Rivals Podcast! We’re diving into everything Marvel Rivals, from competitive play and balance changes to the latest esports news.

In this episode, we break down the Season 1.5 midseason update, including:  

NetEase layoffs despite Marvel Rivals raking in $130M in its first month  

🌆 First look at the Central Park map  

🛠️ Competitive mode tweaks—ranked rewards, hidden names i...