Deck-celsior: Recent Episodes
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Deck-celsior is a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games. John, Matt, Ben, Sam, and Carlos review cards, give news updates, and talk about this amazing game! Excelsior!
Hello True Believers! Deck-Celsior! Podcast has returned after a year and a half hiatus! We are very excited to be getting back into the swing of things, but we first have some catching up to do from what we missed. In this episode, we introdcue our new host Jim to join Sam and Matt! We disucss all the recent announcements from NeXt Evolution to X-23, as well as a very special bonus spoiler given to us by the generous people at Fantasy Flight Games! After all of this news discussion, the three of us discuss our favorite heroes from each wave starting from MTS to MG, as well as how our thoughts on each of these waves when it comes to the heroes.
We want to give a very special thank you to FFG for the spoiler card, our new host Jim for joining us, and most importantly, you the listeners for giving us a chance again after such a long break! We thank you for your patience and we hope you'll stick with us as Deck-Celsior! continues on in its Season 2!
Excelsior!
Hello true believers! On this episode of Making a Champion, join Sam as he tests a new deck for the hero Spider-Woman. The basic idea is it is a combo deck revolving around boosting attack and getting readies out of leading blow as well as self-propelled glide. To test this new deck, Sam will take on the deadly Drang with his new crew, the Sinister Syndicate! Will Sam prevail? Or is this new deck short of the mark? Listen to find out
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Hello True believers! after a nice long holiday season Deck-Celsior returns with the missing Spectrum episode! After having to rerecord our thoughts do to an audio error we are happy to finally release our thoughts on this Avenger hero! What do we think of this hero compared to the rest? Listen to find out!
Hello True Believers! Join Sam and Matt as we discuss one of the newest heroes from the MTS box, Adam Warlock. What do we think of this new mystic? What do we think about the new cards? Something about gingerbread coffee? Who knows! Thank you as always for listening and until next time, Excelsior!
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Hello True Believers! On this episode of Deck-Celsior! join Sam and Matt as we discuss all things Nebula! We discuss her Hero kit, her Prebuilt deck and our thoughts on her in general! Do we like this hero? Listen to find out our thoughts, and Excelsior!
Hello True Believers! We can't believe its been over two years since the podcast started and to celebrate we have two very special guests, John and Carlos! Join us as we discuss what they have been up to since leaving the show, as well as some thoughts on Champions and whatever came to our minds! We discuss some other games we are playing and go on a plethera of tangents as we catch up with the two! As always, Thanks for listening, and Excelsior!
Helllo true believers! On this episode of Deck-Clesior, join Sam, Matt, and Special Guest Chad from Cardboard of the Rings as we discuss the Venom Hero Pack! We discuss the news, and all things Venom! We hope you enjoy our takes on this Run and Gun hero and as always, Excelsior!
Hello True Believers! Welcome back to Deck-Celsior! in its newest form! Today we discuss some changes to the podcast and the format in which we will be reviewing cards in the future! On today's episode, we disucss the Drax hero pack as well as slowly catching up on the news. Thanks for listening!
Hello true believers! Welcome back to another solo game with Sam! Today we restart the GMW campaign using a new deck. I decided to go with justice for this campaign, for a more consistent experience, and to overcome the challenges of this campaign. I did want to follow the expert rules for the campign, so I just decided to start a new campaign. Does Gamora come out on top of the Badoon (again)? Listen and find out!
Hello true believers!
On this episode of Deck-Celsior, we discuss all things Gamora! We take an in depth look at her cards and the prebuilt deck she came with. We also discuss the spoiler article for the Nebula hero as well as catch up with each other. Thanks for Listening!
Hello True Believers! After a long delay of busy lives and schedules and a lot of technical difficulties, we are pleased to finally be able to release the Star Lord Review! I know we have been behind but we are working on pumping out some episodes to catch up to the current content. Please be patient with us as the podcast is going through some changes, more to come! Regardless in this episode we give our initial impressions of the Mad Titan's Shadow box, as well as discuss all things Star Lord! We hope you enjoy and expect a ton of new content as we push it through the pipes!
Hello true believers! Join Sam as he takes on the villains of marvel in a solo audio series. In this episode, we take on the start of the Expert Guardians Most Wanted Campaign using Gamora with the Protection aspect! Will Gamora be able to take on Drang's armies on her own?
We finish our review of Galaxy's Most Wanted by reviewing all the cards in the Rocket deck. Plus, we give our first impressions of the campaign.
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
News
Rocket Review
Outro
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In this very special episode, Sam, Connor, and Matt sit down with the designers of Marvel Champions, Caleb Grace and Michael Boggs! They discuss the wave 2 releases, the current state of the game, and look forward to the Guardians of the Galaxy's hero packs!
I am Groot. I... am Groot. I am Groot? I. AM. GROOT!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Groot
Gameplay Corner
News
Venom Article
Groot Card Review
We are Groot.
Outro
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The Deck-celsior crew review the Scarlet Witch pack. Plus, we review the preview article for Drax.
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Drax Preview Article
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Scarlet Witch Review
Outro
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Website
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What makes a good scenario? What are the best scenarios, and what are the worst? The Deck-celsior crew get down to discussing scenario design. Plus, we review the Gamora preview article!
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Marvel Musing with Matt
Gameplay Corner
News
Main Topic: Scenario Discussion
Outro
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The Deckcelsior gang welcome new co-host Conner! We discuss the new preview article for the Star Lord Hero Pack, then get down to business reviewing Quicksilver. This in one of the most exciting heroes in quite some time, but does he live up to the hype?
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Marvel Musing with Matt
Gameplay Corner
L8 Night Gaming Youtube Channel
News
Star Lord Article
Main Topic: Quicksilver card review
Outro
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Website
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The Deck-celsior crew review the new Wasp pack, only one month late! Plus, some exciting news about the future of the podcast.
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Wasp Review
Outro
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Website
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The Deck-celsior crew returns from their hiatus with a Wasp review card! We discuss the reasons behind our unplanned hiatus, as well as our feelings on the general state of the game. Plus, we do a full review of the Ant-Man pack, only 2 months late!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner/ State of the Game
Main Topic: Ant-Man Review
Outro
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Website
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We continue our review of the Rise of Red Skull box by discussing Spider-Woman's deck. This hero requires finesse, but she is a (venom) blast to play!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Spider-Woman Review
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Website
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YouTube
Rise of Red Skull is finally out! We discuss Hawkeye, the first hero in the box, and all the new cards included in his starter deck. Did Leadership finally get the boost it needed? Plus, we give spoiler-free first impressions of the scenarios in the campaign.
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Hawkeye Review
Outro
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YouTube
Patreon
Discord
A new spoiler article was released for Wasp! We give our hottakes in this mini-episode. Will she be worth all the buzz?
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Wasp Article
Cards
Outro
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In this special episode, we look back as well as forward as we celebrate our one-year anniversary as a podcast! We discuss the newest Ant-Man spoilers, listen to interviews with the listeners from LCGCon, discuss our favorite moments from the past year, and more! Please note, there are a few technical issues. Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Ant-Man Article
LCGCon Interviews
Main Topic: Aspect Changes Through the Past Year
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HULK SMASH!! In this episode we bash and smash our way through the newest hero: The Hulk! Is Hulk really incredible, or just mediocre? We also talk about Rise of Red Skull spoilers, including our own: Captain Marvel! Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Captain Marvel Spoiler Video
Main Topic: Hulk Hero Review
Outro
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In this episode we discuss all the exciting news that came out for our beloved Marvel Champions! So many new heroes and villains to discuss! We also give a brief recap on LCGcon, a fantastic online event. Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
In-Flight Hottakes
Marvel Champions Announcements
Ronan Modular
LCGCon Recap
Outro
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YouTube
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In honor of the anniversary of the games announcement, we go back and take another look at the core set. How have certain cards and heroes grown in the game's first year? How wrong was John about She Hulk? Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
FFG In-Flight Report Schedule
League of Cooperative Gaming
Discord
Main Topic: Core Set Retrospective
Outro
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We're joined this week by Chad from Cardboard of the Rings to discuss Marvel Champion's latest hero: Doctor Strange! Will the good Doctor cure our need for more powerful heroes, or will he vanish like the Vapors of Valtorr? Listen to find out! Excelsior!
Intro
Special Guest, Chad!
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
League of Cooperative Gaming Update
Main Topic: Doctor Strange Review
Outro
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It's feeling fishy in this episode as we welcome Scott from Mythos Busters! We talk what we've been playing and answer some new-player questions. Thanks for joining us, Scott! Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
League of Cooperative Gaming Update
Farkham Website
Main Topic: New-player Questions
Outro
Mythos Busters
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We have another special guest this week: Mike (aka WanderingTook) from Monday Night Twitch! We have him on for a very special announcement about a fun online event coming soon. After that, we do some deckbuilding for the newest hero: Black Widow! Excelsior!
Intro
Welcome Mike!
Marvel Musings with Matt
Gameplay Corner
Daily Bugle Newsroom
League of Cooperative Gaming!
Main Topic: Black Widow Deckbuild
BW Deck
Outro
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This week we take a walk on the villain's side with special guest, Steve (Vardaen) from Critical Encounters! We talk more in-depth on our Hulk spoiler, what we have been playing, and look more closely at the modular encounter sets from the Green Goblin scenario pack. Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Marvel Champions AMA
Our Hulk Spoiler!
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Green Goblin Modular Sets
Outro
Critical Encounters Podcast
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We've got two very special guests this week: co-designers for Marvel Champions Caleb Grace and Michael Boggs! We talk about design decisions, Hulk and Dr. Strange, The Rise of the Red Skull campaign box, and even get a couple of spoilers. Thank you so much Caleb and Michael for joining us! Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Main Topic: Developer Interview!
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You've activated my prep card! This week we dive into the newest hero pack: Black Widow! We review her cards and give our impressions of this super-spy. Does she qualify for a mission of taking down villains, or is this episode her burn notice? Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Critical Encounters Podcast
Gameplay Corner: Black Widow
Main Topic: Black Widow Card Review
Hall of Heroes
Outro
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It's time to be heroic. It's time to take on a challenge. In this episode, we discuss heroic mode! We talk strategy, deck-building, and how many times it has kicked our butts. Is it possible to end such evil endeavors? Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner: Heroic Mode
Main Topic: Heroic Mode
Outro
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It's finally announced! The first campaign expansion for Marvel Champions: Rise of the Red Skull! Join us as we give our hottakes on this highly anticipated product announcement. With two new heroes and five new scenarios, there's a lot to discuss. Also, the best flavor text to ever be on a card.
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Hero Reviews
Villain Reviews
Campaign Mode Thoughts
Outro
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This week we continue our Villain Busters series with the Wrecking Crew! How do they fair against the might of Marvel's heroes? We also get in another round of deckbuilding and have a very special guest...Excelsior!
Intro
Special Guest Interview!
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Heroic/Rookie Article
Gameplay Corner: Wrecking Crew
Main Topic 1: Wrecking Crew
Main Topic 2: Live Deckbuild
Outro
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The mightiest Avenger has arrived to Marvel Champions! In this episode, we review the new player cards in the Thor hero pack. Are these cards worthy of your deck, or should they be cast out into the bike spokes?
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Patreon Update!
Daily Bugle Newsroom
TC Asmodee Interview
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Thor Player Card Review
Hall of Heroes Patreon
Outro
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The crew comes together on one of the most important discussion in the history of humanity: what is better Pancakes or Waffles? We discuss the updated Rules Reference Guide, and the concept of "tempo" and how to think about learning to strategize in this game.
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Hulk Announcement Article
Hulk Reveal Livestream
Rules Reference Update
Gameplay Corner
State of the Game
Main Topic: Tempo/General Gameplay Tips
Outro
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Hulk has come crashing into Marvel Champions as a hero! In this hot-takes episode, we gush over the green goliath and his gargantuan cards!
Intro
Thoughts on Stream/Article
Card Review
Outro
Welcome listeners to Deck-celsior’s second round of Villain Busters. Join us as we take on the Risk associated with handling Green Goblin’s Mutagen Formula in order to get you guys ready for this fights. We also give our opinions on the quality of the scenarios. What works? What doesn’t? And how OP is Hysteria?
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Green Goblin Scenarios
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FFG graciously gave us a preview of the newest hero on recording day: Doctor Strange! We give our hot-takes on the new hero, and do some deckbuilding for the hero you voted on! All that and some very important news announcements: including a Patreon!
Intro
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Patreon
GenCon
Doctor Strange Article
Doctor Strange Livestream
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic 1: Doctor Strange Hottakes
Main Topic 2: Live Deckbuild
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Carlos, Sam, and Matt give us their takes on the newly revealed Black Widow! Are they prepared for the greatness of this hero? Listen in to see!
Intro
Thought on the Stream/Article
Card Reviews
The Preparation Mechanic
Time to stretch our brains and review the new cards from the Ms. Marvel hero pack! The guys discuss their games with Ms. Marvel, as well as their thoughts on the hero in general. Are her cards a big deal, or is she just a small fry? Excelsior!
Intro
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Black Widow Reveal
Black Widow Article
Alex Watkins AMA
Gameplay Corner: Ms. Marvel Highlights
Main Topic: Ms. Marvel Hero Pack Review
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We're back from the holidays to discuss the new Captain America pack! The guys break down all the new cards, as well as what the community thought in our Facebook poll. Will these cards be legends, or should some of them be put on ice?
Due to some technical difficulties, John's volume is a little low. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Captain America Hero Pack Review
Outro
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Rhino rampaging over you? Klaw crushing your hopes? Is Ultron's imperative to make you weep? Never fear hero! This week we start a new series: Villain Busters! The guys take you through some tips and tricks to taking down the villains of the core set. Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Team Covenant Super Expert Mode
FFG Thor Livestream
Thor Article
Gameplay Corner
Main Topic: Core Set Villains
Outro
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Thor has been previewed and the God of Thunder looks to be mighty fun to play with. So, join Matt, Sam, Ben and Carlos (John's energy was being used by Thor to pay for Lightning Strike), as we discuss some of the most important cards revealed during the latest FFG stream. And remember, to check out our social media and discord so you can join in the discussion!
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Our live recording special was great fun! Thank you to all listeners who came out to join us for trivia, a special giveaway, and a Wrecking Crew preview. Hope to see you at the next one! Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Wrecking Crew preview
Main Topic 1: Wrecking Crew Thoughts
Main Topic 2: Trivia Game
Outro
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In this episode we sit down with the one, the only, Caleb Grace! We get insight on the history of the game's development, card design, and get into some rule clarifications. Thank you so much for joining us Caleb! Excelsior!
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Main Topic: Caleb "Cardboard-slinger" Grace Interview
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It's launch day! To celebrate the launch, this week we give you some tips to make you a super player at Marvel Champions. Enjoy beating up those baddies! Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Live Recording on Nov. 12th!
Discord
Daily Bugle Newsroom
FFG Livestream
Building the Suit
Main Topic: New Player Tips
Outro
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In this episode we put a bow on our discussion of the core set by giving our picks for top and bottom 3 cards! Let's see to what heights the core set reaches, and to what lows it sinks. Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt!
Live Recording Announcement!
Discord
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Ms. Marvel Preview Article
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Main Topic: Top and Bottom 3 of the Core Set
Outro
Welcome to Deck-celsior!, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! In this episode we finish our discussion of the aspect cards in the core set! Let our analysis LEAD you, or should we say PROTECT you, from putting any duds in your deck. Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Villain Phase Preview
Player Phase Preview
Main Topic: Aspect Cards, Part 2
Outro
Welcome to Deck-celsior!, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! In this episode we give our hottakes on the newly spoiled Ms. Marvel. Listen in to find out what the guys think of this sizable addition to the hero lineup! Excelsior!
Ms. Marvel Preview Article
Ms. Marvel Livestream Preview
Welcome to Deck-celsior!, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! Join John, Matt, Ben, Sam, and Carlos as they discuss news, review cards, and talk about this amazing game! Excelsior!
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Marvel Musings with Matt!
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Captain America Article
FFG Live Cap Preview
Main Topic: Aspect Cards, Part 1
Outro
Website
Welcome to Deck-celsior!, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! Join John, Matt, Ben, Sam, and Carlos as they discuss news, review cards, and talk about this amazing game! Excelsior!
Intro
Marvel Musings with Matt
Daily Bugle Newsroom
Main Topic: Hero Cards, Part 2
Outro
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Welcome to Deck-celsior!, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! Join John, Matt, Ben, Sam, and Carlos as they discuss news, review cards, and talk about this amazing game! Excelsior!
In this episode, we begin our dive into the hero cards in the core set! Will our brave hosts be blown beyond belief, or do cardboard catastrophes await?
Intro
News
Main Topic: Hero Time!, part 1
- Spider-Man
- Captain Marvel
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Welcome to Deck-celsior!, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! Join John, Matt, Ben, Sam, and Carlos as they discuss news, review cards, and talk about this amazing game! Excelsior!
Captain America has been previewed! This is a quick news update with our first impressions of Cap. We will have a more detailed discussion in episode 4.
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Welcome to Deck-celsior, a podcast about the Marvel Champions LCG by Fantasy Flight Games! Join John, Matt, Ben, Sam, and Carlos as they discuss news, review cards, and talk about this amazing game! Excelsior!
Introductions
Talk about Yourself!
News: Green Goblin
Main Topic: Release Format
Outro