Strike Better Podcast
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA Marvel Crisis Protocol podcast focused on competition strategies, roster construction, and in depth discussion of how to improve your skills at the game.
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Episodes
S5E05 - Adepticon 2024 Roundup
April 07, 2024 01:12 - 2 hours - 217 MB[00:00:00] Intros/News [00:05:00] Adepticon Spoilers/ Spicy Hot Takes [00:30:00] Adepticon Meta Analysis Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S5E04 - Timeline Tier List for Dummies (Us)
March 20, 2024 05:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBNo Show Notes this week. Enjoy a listen on your way to Adepticon!
S5E03 - The Bald Meta is Finally Here? | Prof X Hot Takes, CGR Nerf
February 13, 2024 17:23 - 2 hours - 168 MB[00:00:00] Intros/News [00:11:00] Cosmic Ghost Rider Eratta [00:30:00] Professor X Hot Takes/ THE BALD META COMETH [01:05:00] Inspiring Monologue [01:09:00] Unsung Hero: Cassandra Nova [01:18:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Merc with a Mouth [01:20:00] Deep Dive: Extracts and You Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5 FOR SURE BALD: Strucker Bill Ancient One Luke Cage Cassandra Nova Drax Kingpin Okoye Proffesor X Red Skull 1, 2, 3 ...
S5E02 - LVO Roundup | Iceman Bishop Nightcrawler Hot Takes
January 30, 2024 21:06 - 2 hours - 176 MB[00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Bishop, Nightcrawler, Iceman [00:41:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:49:00] Unsung Hero: Ant Man [00:57:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Witty Banter [01:06:00] Deep Dive: LVO META ROUNDUP Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S5E01 - Expected LVO Meta Overview
January 12, 2024 23:32 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week we take a deep dive into what we think the meta will be for the upcoming LVO tournament! [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Red Skull Eratta and Wakanda [00:19:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:26:00] Unsung Hero: Skurge [00:34:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Metal Mind [00:40:00] Deep Dive: LVO META Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E16 - Quick Holiday Roundup
December 16, 2023 01:49 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBOne last quick episode before the Holidays! We'll be back in 2024!
S4E15 - Timeline Format Deep Dive!
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week we bring discuss all things timeline format, as well as express what we're MCP Thankful for! [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Timline Rosters! [00:10:00] Unsung Hero: Hulk Buster [00:18:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Ensnare [00:26:00] Deep Dive: Timeline Deep Dive Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E14 - The Cosmic Ghost Rider Problem with Zach Cohen
November 06, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we bring on Second Wind Winner Zach Cohen to talk about his Guardians of the Galaxy team that...shockingly included the current Meta menace Cosmic Ghost Rider. [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Core Set II Reactions [00:10:00] Unsung Hero: Enchantress [00:16:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:21:00] Super Power Review!!!!: Power is Only For the One Who Rules! [00:31:00] Deep Dive: WTC Interview with Zach Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E13 - Ministravaganza Round Up: All 22 Revamps Discussed
September 19, 2023 17:53 - 2 hours - 197 MBAll things Ministravaganza are discussed! All links available here: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/ministravaganza/ AMG Discord: https://discord.gg/atomicmassgamesofficial Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E12 - Mike Goes 7-0 at NOVA! (With Thanos Guardians)
September 07, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we focus mostly on Mike's HUGE VICTORY at Nova. [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Ministravaganza Schedule [00:12:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:16:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Booby Traps [00:21:00] Roster Talk [00:30:00] Unsung Heroes: Iron Fist [00:36:00] Deep Dive: Mike's NOVA Victory Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E11 - Earth's Mightiest Hot Takes
August 15, 2023 18:14 - 2 hours - 209 MBThis week we talk about EARTH'S MIGHTIEST CORE SET! NO TIME STAMPS! ALL HOT TAKES! Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CpQSVBLkFvdgq3yeBBoW8Fn0FdT11AaRmEebC9tUW5k/edit?usp=sharing Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E10 - Is the Meta Healthy? (No we're not complaining!)
July 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week we talk about all the upcoming releases, start a new segment, and do a Deep Dive on whether or not the MCP Meta is in a good place. [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Follow Me and Deception changes/Upcoming releases [00:38:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:42:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Death Factor [00:45:00] Roster Talk [00:54:00] Unsung Heroes: Medusa [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Is the Meta Healthy? Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E09 - Wakanda Lives with Rob Reale
July 07, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week we bring on Wakanda and Hydra player Rob Reale to talk about his recent success! Also...Web Warriors on top? [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: M'Baku and Klaw [00:37:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:41:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Arrogance [00:45:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Winning Rosters Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E08 - Studs or Duds II
June 29, 2023 03:18 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we discuss Mike's LVO invite winning squad, as well as everyone's favorite segment...STUDS OR DUDS PART TWO! [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Cosmic Ghost Rider [00:21:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:31:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Martial Artist [00:41:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Mike Wins and Invite with Guardians Thanos [00:51:00] STUDS OR DUDS II Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E07 - X-Men Supremacy with Joe Hainstock
May 02, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week the Strike Better team is joined by Season X Winner Joe Hainstock to talk about his increduble X-Men squad and play. [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Gwen Poole [00:37:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:43:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Husband and Wife [00:48:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Joe Hainstock Interview Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E06 - Malekith and Make Up with Alex Botts (and Omnus!)
April 18, 2023 18:04 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week the Strike Better team is joined by Omnus and Alex Botts, the Adepticon Runner Up! [00:01:00] News and Hot Takes: Adepticon Reveals [00:16:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:26:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: God of Mischief [00:35:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Alex's Adepticon Run Omnus Protocl Podcast: https://podbay.fm/p/omnus-protocol-a-marvel-crisis-protocol-podcast Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E05 - The Power of Foss-ship
March 14, 2023 07:48 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week the Strike Better team is joined by Travis Foss to talk about his Season X Weapon X success! [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Immortal Hulk, MODOK Scientist Supreme [00:31:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:36:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Adamantium Skeleton [00:43:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: Travis' Weapon X Squad Check out Farmer's Kickstarter for his Board Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/almanacgames/encounters-shattered-wastes Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg...
S4E04 - AMG Interview with Rowan and Pagani
February 27, 2023 22:11 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn this very special episode the Strike Better team sits down with a couple of the AMG MCP developers to get some inside info. Maybe even a secret spoiler...
S4E03 - LVO Roundup with Reath and Twigg
February 07, 2023 08:02 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week the Strike Better team is joins by Reath and Twigg to go over thier LVO exploits, successes, and failures. [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Ulik, Emma Frost [00:36:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:40:00] Superpower??? REVIEW!!!!: Wand of Wattomb [00:45:00] Roster Talk/Deep Dive: What did we play at LVO Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E02 - The Most OP Thing You Can Do
January 24, 2023 08:51 - 1 hour - 144 MBWe brought on Charles from Omnus Protocol this week to talk about how ridiculous Spider-Woman is and what to expect out of LVO! [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Beta Ray Bill, Spider-Woman [00:32:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:35:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Matter Transmutation [00:42:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing? [01:00:00] Deep Dive: LVO Rundown Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S4E01 - New Year, Same Pat
January 10, 2023 16:22 - 1 hour - 137 MBSeason 9 Champion Pat Dunford joins the cast to talk about how he's so good at the game, as well as giving us his spiciest takes on upcoming characters. [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Rhino, Agent Venom [00:32:00] Inspiring Monologue [00:36:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce [00:42:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing? [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Undefeated Run Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E25 - EMERGENCY CAST: Crisis Changes
December 10, 2022 06:06 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn this EMERGENCY CAST, the team talks about the surprise Crisis Changes. Available here: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/rules
S3E24 - Malekith Nerf and Weapon X
December 05, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 137 MBIt's the last cast of the year and we talk about major Malekith changes as well as...maybe a Peter Parker buff?! [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Weapon X, Peter Parker??? [00:31:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:37:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Master Swordsman [00:42:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing? [01:05:00] Deep Dive: Malekith Nerf! Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E23 - Stud or Dud Vol I
November 15, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week we do a new segment called STUD OR DUD, where we each choose characters we feel are underrepresented in the game. [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Sabertooth, Apex Predator [00:26:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:33:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Cosmic Portal [00:37:00] Roster Talk: What Have We Been Playing? [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Stud or Dud? Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E22 - Managing Expectations and Logan Hype
November 01, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week we discuss the new format of the Season 9 league, and do a deep dive into what a rotation is and how you can use this strategy to your advantage. [00:01:00] Hot Takes: Logan [00:25:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:40:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Cosmic Portal [00:47:00] Roster Talk: Gaming the System [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Rotations Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E21 - How and Why Do You Rotate?
October 19, 2022 15:22 - 1 hour - 128 MBThis week we discuss the new format of the Season 9 league, and do a deep dive into what a rotation is and how you can use this strategy to your advantage. [00:06:00] Hot Takes: Pyro & Blob [00:15:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:22:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Cosmic Portal [00:25:00] Roster Talk: Gaming the System [00:55:00] Deep Dive: Rotations Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E20 - Strongest One There Is with MagikNik
October 04, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week MagikNik on to talk about his amazing run in the TTS league, as our NEW CHAMPION! [00:06:00] Hot Takes: Sentinals [00:25:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:29:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Strongest One There Is [00:35:00] Roster Talk: What are we playing? [00:51:00] Deep Dive: MagikNik Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E19 - How to Properly Practice
September 20, 2022 05:56 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week we have special guest Phil a.k.a Reath to talk about how to properly practice to get better. [00:06:00] Hot Takes: Red Skull, Master of Hydra [00:15:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:20:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Tricks and Traps [00:28:00] Roster Talk: What are we playing? [00:58:00] Deep Dive: How to Practice Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5
S3E18 - Top Cut Breakdown and Listener Q&A
September 06, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week we discuss the top affiliations and characters in the Season 8 top cut, then answer some burning listener questions [00:06:00] Farmer's Inspiring Monologue [00:10:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce [00:15:00] Roster Talk: Season 8 Top Cut Breakdown [01:09:00] Deep Dive: Listener Q&A Strike Better!
S3E17 - Undefeated Heimdall with Brian Terwilliger
August 24, 2022 03:43 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week we bring on season 8 undefeated player Brian Terwilliger to talk about how he uses Hulk and Heimdall to dominate his games [00:00:00] News/Reveals [00:35:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Pounce [00:40:00] Roster Talk: Host Season 8 Updates [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Brian Terwilliger Interview Strike Better!
S3E16 - Gencon Champs
August 10, 2022 08:47 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis week we talk about Ryan and Mike's undefeated runs at Gencon, as well as some interesting Season 8 stats! [00:00:00] News/Reveals [00:26:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Webline [00:35:00] Roster Talk: Gencon and Season 8 Winrates [01:20:00] Deep Dive: More Gencon Gencon Results: https://longshanks.org/events/detail/?event=5296 Join the Strike Better Discord! https://discord.gg/DADG5yVve5 Strike Better!
S3E15 - Common Deployment Mistakes
July 26, 2022 07:08 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we talk about some Ministravaganza reveals and then do a Deep Dive on deployment strategies! [00:00:00] News/Reveals [00:33:20] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Aggressive [00:38:00] Roster Talk: Host Season 8 Updates [00:56:00] Deep Dive: Common Deployment Mistakes Strike Better!
S3E14 - Season 8 First Impressions
July 13, 2022 00:14 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week we take a look at the new Winter Guard characters, and then take a deep dive into the Season 8 roster stats! [00:00:00] News/Reveals [00:25:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Black Arts [00:38:00] Roster Talk: Host Season 8 Lists [01:05:00] Deep Dive: Season 8 Roster Stats Strike Better!
S3E13 - BIG OP NEWS & The Three Phases of the Game
June 24, 2022 23:36 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week we take a deep dive into the Three Phases of the game and how you can identify which one you're in and whether you are ahead or behind. [00:00:00] News/Reveals [00:35:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Hydra Tactics [00:42:00] Deep Dive: The Three Phases Strike Better!
S3E12 - The All Seeing
June 14, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week we do a deep dive into Heimdall, discuss superpowers that cause Root, and speculate our own excitement on upcoming product. [00:00:00] News/Heimdall Deep Dive [00:58:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Tangled Vines [01:00:00] Roster Talk: What we're playing and upcoming product chat Strike Better!
S3E11 - Alternative VP Generation
June 01, 2022 08:32 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week we discuss new Black Order Characters, how viable counterstrike is, and other ways to score VP [00:00:00] News [00:40:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Counterstrike [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Other ways to score VP Strike Better!
S3E09 - Tall Attrition and a Back to Back Champ
May 17, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe bring on Season 7 Finalist Liam Watt to talk about how to run dangerous attrition builds with very few characters, and how you can use that as a form of control. [00:00:00] News [00:08:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Hit and Run [00:20:00] Deep Dive: Interview with Liam Watt Strike Better! Links to Liam Watt's 3-wide top cut games and power-up as discussed in the show: Final vs GotG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr-ur9Nkick&t=1s Top 8 vs GotG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
S3E10 - Tall Attrition and a Back to Back Champ
May 17, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe bring on Season 7 Finalist Liam Watt to talk about how to run dangerous attrition builds with very few characters, and how you can use that as a form of control. [00:00:00] News [00:08:30] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Hit and Run [00:20:00] Deep Dive: Interview with Liam Watt Strike Better! Links to Liam Watt's 3-wide top cut games and power-up as discussed in the show: Final vs GotG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr-ur9Nkick&t=1s Top 8 vs GotG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
S3E08 - What Did We Learn in Season 7?
May 03, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week we have a new segment and then talk about everything we've learned about the game in Season 7. [00:00:00] News [00:20:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Bodyguard [00:36:00] Roster Talk: Morgan's Top Cut and S.H.I.E.L.D speculation [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Season 7 Learning Strike Better!
S3E09 - What Did We Learn in Season 7?
May 03, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week we have a new segment and then talk about everything we've learned about the game in Season 7. [00:00:00] News [00:20:00] Superpower REVIEW!!!!: Bodyguard [00:36:00] Roster Talk: Morgan's Top Cut and S.H.I.E.L.D speculation [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Season 7 Learning Strike Better!
2022 New Player Starter Guide
April 17, 2022 17:07 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis episode is designed for new players who are looking to learn more about the game and how to get better. Here are some additional Crisis Protocol Resources: https://www.atomicmassgames.com/rules: Up to date rules and erratas for the game https://cerebromcp.com/ Free list builder and dice calculator Across the Bifrost Nexus: A collection of material from content creators for the game MCP Fan Server Discord Invite MCP TTS League Discord Invite Von Darkmor Gaming MCP Streamed Ga...
S3E06 - Season 7 Top Cut Analysis
April 04, 2022 18:07 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week we look at all the relevent stats for the top cut of the Season 7 league play. [00:00:00] News [09:45:00] Roster Talk: S7 Strike Better Swiss Standings [00:38:00] Deep Dive: S7 Top Cut Stats Strike Better!
S3E07 - Season 7 Top Cut Analysis
April 04, 2022 18:07 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week we look at all the relevent stats for the top cut of the Season 7 league play. [00:00:00] News [09:45:00] Roster Talk: S7 Strike Better Swiss Standings [00:38:00] Deep Dive: S7 Top Cut Stats Strike Better!
S3E5.5 - Fearful Symmetry
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MBToday we talk about some quick updates and house cleaning items.
S3E5.5 - Fearful Symmetry (April Fools)
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MBToday we talk about some quick updates and house cleaning items.
S3E05 - What is Power Worth?
March 22, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week we discuss Grunt Rules, Fury's Scary Herb plays, and a remin [00:00:00] News, Grunts and Shadowland Daredevil tactics cards [00:41:00] Roster Talk: S7 Updates [01:05:00] Deep Dive: With Great Power... Strike Better!
S3E06 - What is Power Worth?
March 22, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week we discuss Grunt Rules, Fury's Scary Herb plays, and a remin [00:00:00] News, Grunts and Shadowland Daredevil tactics cards [00:41:00] Roster Talk: S7 Updates [01:05:00] Deep Dive: With Great Power... Strike Better!
S4E05 - Shieldnanigans
March 07, 2022 19:53 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis week we discuss Elektra and the dictionary worth of S.H.I.E.L.D tactics cards that are arriving with Nick Fury Jr! [00:00:00] News, Elektra and S.H.I.E.L.D tactics cards [00:35:00] Roster Talk: S7Updates [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Listener Questions Strike Better!
S3E04 - Gamenight Versus Tournament Rosters
February 23, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 149 MBThis week Travis Foss rejoins us to talk about the difference in mindsets when buildling FLGS Game Night rosters versus something more competitive. [00:00:00] News and S7 Roster Talk/Meta Discussion [01:00:00] Deep Dive: Casual vs Competitive Rosters Strike Better!
S3E03 - Shadowland Daredevil and Final S7 Prep
February 08, 2022 18:47 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week we discuss Shadowland Daredevil and the upcoming S7 meta. [00:00:00] News, Shadowland Daredevil + NINJAS!!!! [00:29:00] Roster Talk: S7 Roster Build Choices [01:00:00] Deep Dive: LVO Overview and Longshanks Meta Outlook Strike Better!