Episodes
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X-Factor box review and dojo
We review Multiple Man, Havok, and Mirage, and give you a dojo of an X-Factor list (such as it is ...) We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to our Discord!...
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Red Hulk, Leader, and Sensational She-Hulk review
The crew gets back to crunchy MCP talk with a review of the Red Hulk, Leader, and Sensational She-Hulk box! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to our Discord!...
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Post-update interview with Shick and Pagani
The crew sits down with AMG's Will Shick and Will Pagani on a wide-ranging discussion about their thoughts on the reactions to the big character update, the theory of game design, the business of games, and a lot more! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some…
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MCP Alliances review
AMG sent us an advance copy of Alliances, and we've had a chance to play it some and let you know what we think! We talk about how the game works, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the game. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for…
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Second Wind roster and meta thoughts
The crew is getting ready to head to Chicago for Second Wind, and we talk about what rosters we're bringing, and what we expect the meta to look like after the big character update! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including...
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Hot takes on Onslaught, lukewarm takes on the character updates
We had planned to just talk about our impressions of the new character updates after a week or so of real-world testing, when AMG went and dropped Onslaught on us! So we had to give you our hot takes on MCP's new kaiju, as well! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and…
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New MCP who dis? Character update coverage, and an HPP/WB crossover!
The character update is here, and it's so big that it takes two podcasts to cover! Make sure to check out part 1 of our coverage on House Party Protocol, then come back and hear the second part from Witty Banter! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool...
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Character update wish list, W-Z and overview
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Character update wish list, T-V
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Character update wish list, S
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Character update wish list, M-R
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Character update wish list, I-L
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Character update wish list, E-H
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Character update wish list, C-D
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. Make your plans for Bugeater, Nebraska's premier MCP tournament, coming June 05-07, 2026. You can register...
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Character update wish list, A-B
We help get you ready for the new character updates by going through all the current MCP characters alphabetically, talking about what they need to become more playable in the current meta. Make your plans for Bugeater, Nebraska's premier MCP tournament, coming June 05-07, 2026. You can register...
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New crisis rotation revealed
Get comfy, webheads! The crew goes through all the new Operation Zero Tolerance crisis cards, the new rotation, and announces an exciting new benefit for Patreon subscribers! Make your plans for Bugeater, Nebraska's premier MCP tournament, coming June 05-07, 2026. You can register for all three...
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Sentinels dojo and tactics cards
Patrick is living his best life, as the crew covers the new Sentinels tactics cards, and dojos a Sentinels roster focusing on Bastion's leadership. Check out any of our socials for the roster! Make your plans for Bugeater, Nebraska's premier MCP tournament, coming June 05-07, 2026. You can…
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Jubilee and the Sentinels!
The crew breaks down the 90's revival band you all want to see, Jubilee and the Sentinels! Crashing into a shopping mall near you soon, get your tickets now! Make your plans for Bugeater, Nebraska's premier MCP tournament, coming June 05-07, 2026. You can register for all three days here, here…
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Our (mostly) live AdeptiCon impressions
The crew (and Tom!) gives their thoughts from the AdeptiCon floor, and shortly thereafter, about the event. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to our Discord!...
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Post-AdeptiCon interview with Will Shick!
The crew gets to sit down in person with Will Shick and talk about the new Alliances game, the new affiliations, the character rebalances, and (of course) the new Sentinels! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to...
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AdeptiCon 2026 preview
The crew looks ahead to the upcoming AdeptiCon! What will be the most popular affiliations and crisis selections? What models will surprise? Who will win? What reveals are you most excited for? We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself,...
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Preparing rosters for AdeptiCon
With AdeptiCon just a few weeks away, the crew talks about their thoughts on affiliation selection and roster building for a big tournament. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to our Discord!...
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Winners and losers in the current meta
The crew talks about who are the winners and losers in the current state of the game. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to our Discord! patreon.com/wittybantercast Follow Witty…
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Warlocks, guardians, and conquerors
After a discussion on the crew's hobby progress, we talk about Adam Warlock's new leadership, Moondragon, Quasar, and Kang the Conqueror. Come join us on February 21-22 for Big Beef Beatdown, we'd love to see you there! Longshanks link with all the info is here. And the Big Beef Beatdown is…
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Fortunately, we are Mighty
We discuss the new Mighty Avengers affiliation, including the new characters Blue Marvel and Spectrum, the leadership, and the affiliation list. Come join us on February 21-22 for Big Beef Beatdown, we'd love to see you there! Longshanks link with all the info is here. And BREAKING NEWS, the…
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Deep dive on changes to crisis selection and deployment
The crew fights through both sickness and cold medicine to give you a deep dive on how the rule changes for crisis selection and deployment change your pre-game and in-game strategy. Come join us on February 21-22 for Big Beef Beatdown, we'd love to see you there! Longshanks link with all the…
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MCP gifts, wishes, and resolutions
Happy holidays, webheads! The crew wraps up the holiday season with the gifts MCP has given us, what's on our wish list for what's under the MCP tree, and our New Year's resolutions. And there's a mystery gift for the first webhead who can catch the mistake Patrick made and left in the final cut…
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New armor, a winged horse, and a golden boy
We finish off our coverage of Ministravaganza with a review of the previewed new characters, namely Iron Lad, Iron Monger, Rescue, Adam Warlock, and Valkyrie and Elendil! We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself, including access to…
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Ministravaganza rule change review, and an HPP crossover!
All the game-changing stuff from Ministravaganza 2025 was too big to fit into one podcast, so we're doing another House Party Protocol crossover! In this episode, we cover the new rule changes, and on HPP we cover the character reveals. So you need to listen to both! You can find the HPP episode...
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Affiliation deep dive and tier list, part 6
We finish strong with our deep dive and tier list of affiliations, reviewing Web Warriors, Winter Guard, X-Force, and *deep breath* Servants of Apocalypse! Please join us for our Vet Hall Brawlhalla 2025 at the Gretna, Nebraska, VFW on November 15. It's a regular Challenger event and is an LVO...
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Affiliation deep dive and tier list, part 5
We continue our deep dive and tier listing of affiliations. In this episode we cover Spider-Foes, Thralls of Dracula, Uncanny X-Men, Wakanda, and Weapon X! Please join us for our Vet Hall Brawlhalla 2025 at the Gretna, Nebraska, VFW on November 15. It's a regular Challenger event with LVO...
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Affiliation deep dive and tier list, part 4
We continue our deep dive and tier listing of affiliations. In this episode we cover Legion of the Lost, Midnight Sons, New Mutants, Sentinels, and SHIELD! Please join us for our Vet Hall Brawlhalla 2025 at the Gretna, Nebraska, VFW on November 15. It's a regular Challenger event with LVO...
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Interview with AMG's Will Shick!
That's right, webheads, we had a chance to sit down and talk with Will Shick from Atomic Mass Games! We got to ask about both character and tactics card leaderships, the process of determining affiliations, and a whole bunch of game design theory. Please give it a listen! Please join us for our…
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Echo, Ronin, and Tigra breakdown
The crew takes a look at Echo, Ronin, and Tigra! Please join us for our Vet Hall Brawlhalla 2025 at the Gretna, Nebraska, VFW on November 15. It's a regular Challenger event and an LVO qualifier. You can sign up here. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some...
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New Webs, hot takes!
Who better to get your hot takes about the new Webs than from a Spidey-themed podcast? We give you our thoughts on Silk, Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Man 2099, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Prowler. Please join us for our Vet Hall Brawlhalla 2025 at the Gretna, Nebraska, VFW on November 15.…
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Affiliation deep dive and tier list, part 3
Three episodes in, and we're up to the letter I! We continue our deep dive and tier listing of affiliations. What are their strengths and weaknesses, suggestions on how to play them well, and ranking them based on the current state of the game overall. Please join us for our Vet Hall Brawlhalla...
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Affiliation deep dive and tier list, part 2
We're back, webheads! Here's part 2 of what might end up being a very multi-part deep dive and tier listing of affiliations. What are their strengths and weaknesses, suggestions on how to play them well, and ranking them based on the current state of the game overall. We'd love it if you would...
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Affiliation deep dive and tier list, part 1
The crew stars a review of all the affiliations! What are their strengths and weaknesses, suggestions on how to play them well, and ranking them based on the current state of the game overall. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for yourself!...
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Our top 5 MCP models and Marvel characters
Some light summer beach fare for you this time, webheads! The crew discusses a list of their top 5 favorite MCP models to play, and favorite Marvel characters. What's your list? Make sure to sign up for the Big Beef Beatdown happening in Omaha on July 19. The Longshanks link with all the...
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Thoughts on tilting
Tilting - getting upset or angry about a game - is something that every gamer has experienced in one form or another. The crew talks about what tilting really is, how to recognize it coming, tips on controlling or avoiding it in yourself, and ways to help and opponent sliding into tilt. Make sure...
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May 2025 Card Update Review
It's finally here! The new card update has arrived, and the crew breaks it all down. Who got nerfed? Who got buffed? How will this change the state of the game? We go over it all. You can find AMG's discussion of the update here, and get the new print-to-play cards here. If you're in the Omaha…
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Recapping Squad Goals 2025
The crew returns from Squad Goals to discuss their experience, the lists they brought, the opponents they ran into, and the lessons they learned from an amazing event. If you're in the Omaha area (or can travel here because, come on, it's in the middle of the country) you should join us for...
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Preparing for Squad Goals 2025
The crew talks about preparing for Squad Goals, a three-person singleton team tournament. They discuss the rosters they've built, how they decided on the specifics of the list and shared characters and cards, and how they've been practicing and thinking about the tournament. If you're in the…
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Adepticon 2025 character reveals deep dive
The crew does a deep dive on the characters revealed at Adepticon 2025 - a reworked Gambit, and the spoiled cards for Spider-Ham, Spider Man 2099, Exodus, and Phoenix If you're in the Omaha area (or can travel here because, come on, it's in the middle of the country) you should join us for…
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Thoughts on Threat and a Defenders dojo
The crew takes a deep dive on Threat for MCP - how you should think about it in list-building and on the table, and ways you can use it to your advantage. Then the crew dojos a Defenders list sent in by one of the Webheads. If you're in the Omaha area (or can travel here because, come on, it's in...
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Are you not entertained? A deep dive on Gladiator
After a discussion about what the crew is currently playing and a fun dive through the MCU, the crew gives their thoughts on Gladiator. We discuss what's good in his kit, what's not so good, what his tactics cards are like, and how he will play on the table. If you're in the Omaha area (or can...
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A new MCP! The new competitive crisis card list, and the nerfhammer of Thor, Thanos, and Hellfire
In what might be the biggest shakeup since the release of the game, AMG not only showed us the new crisis cards, but also told us which of the cards we've been playing for years would be removed from competitive play. The gang discusses the new crisis cards, and how this new list will change the...
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All about the new Inhumans
In this episode, the crew discusses the four new Inhumans and their tactics cards, talks about the affiliation, where the models might be splashed, and where Inhumans now stack up competitively. We'd love it if you would consider supporting us on Patreon, and score some cool benefits for…
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What did LVO teach us about the state of MCP?
Guess who's back, back again? Banter's back, tell a friend. Sorry about the hiatus, webheads, but the crew is back with a vengeance. JP discusses his experience at LVO, and the crew discusses what we learned at LVO about the current state of the game. We'd love it if you would consider supporting...
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A crunchy MCP holiday gift of Elsa, Nova, and Yondu
Here at Witty Banter, we give you the gifts that you want for the holidays! And for you, webheads, we know that means all kinds of crunchy breakdowns and jank about the newest character reveals, namely Elsa Bloodstone, Nova, and Yondu! Follow Witty Banter! Facebook: @wittybantercast Twitter dot...