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The Black Variant

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278 episodes

4 days ago

Excelsior B*tches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen, hosted by the unfiltered, irreverent duo of X and Van. Every week a new deep dive into the world of comic books and super hero movies.

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Excelsior B*tches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen, hosted by the unfiltered, irreverent duo of X and Van. Every week a new deep dive into the world of comic books and super hero movies.

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Episodes (20/278)

The Black Variant

Issue #250 (Part Two)

Happy Issue 250 of The Black Variant! For part 2, Van and X are joined by the Supreme Kais of The Lookout; Meelz, LJ, and AD for a special Marvel Rivals-style faceoff where we pit teams from DC + Marvel against Shonen Jump. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc
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4 days ago

48 minutes 41 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #250 (Part One)

Happy Issue 250 of The Black Variant! For your audio convenience, we're breaking this special event up into three parts. For part 1, Van and X are joined by Daddy Dom Griffin AKA The Armchair Auteur and lead culture reporter Murjani Rawls to talk the Hot Hero Summer AKA the summer of Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps; what success looks like for each film, what they mean for their respective franchises, and the futures of the MCU + DCU respectively.

4 days ago

41 minutes 59 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #249 (Fully Loaded)

Van and X are back to talk the barrage of Spider-Man 4 news and Tom Holland's top-tier Aura Farming. Plus - Superman and Fantastic Four's box office performances, multiple Spider-spinoffs in development, X-Men casting, Blade, and so much more as the road to Issue #250 ends next week. Tap in!
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1 week ago

1 hour 6 minutes 48 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #248 (Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler Talk)

Van and X are back for a spoiler-filled review Fantastic Four: First Steps! We talk what we liked about the movie, any negatives, and what is next for the MCU as we head into DOOMSDAY! Tap in!
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2 weeks ago

49 minutes 9 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #247 (4 Da Fam)

Van and X are joined by Joe Lewis (@Flowsandolini) for a spoiler-lite review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Superman's sequel and state of the DCU, Kevin Feige on Avengers: Secret Wars + Spider-Man 4, San Diego Comic-Con, and more! Tap in!
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3 weeks ago

1 hour 22 minutes 19 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #246 (Superman Spoiler Talk)

Van and X are back for a spoiler-filled review James Gunn's Superman! We talk what we liked about the movie, any negatives, and what is next in store for James Gunn's DCU! Tap in!
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1 month ago

55 minutes 12 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #245 (Man Of Tomorrow)

Van and X are joined by DJ Larry and Donny Luche to review James Gunn's Superman! The gang goes longform on the film, what it means for the DCU, and what we can expect to come. Plus - the latest on Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, Norman Osborn joins Spider-Man, Huntress coming to the DCU, and more! Tap in!
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1 month ago

1 hour 49 minutes 45 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #244 (Stop F*cking With AI)

Van and X talk Ironheart, Mephisto, and more in the series finale of Ironheart! Plus - Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin reveal The Batman - Part II script, Detective Bunk of Baltimore confirms Superman sequel, This Week in Comics and more! Tap in!
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1 month ago

47 minutes 33 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #243 (600 Riri)

Van and X talk series premiere of Ironheart starring Dominique Throne. Plus - Final Fantastic Four Trailer before the premiere, The Punisher joins Spider-Man 4, Mahershala Ali officially comments on BLADE's development or lackthereof, James Gunn announces the star of Clayface, another Star Wars delay, and more! Tap in!
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1 month ago

1 hour 23 minutes 10 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #242 (Druski In Space)

Van and X talk the final Superman trailer before the premiere. Plus - James Gunn officially announces Wonder Woman film, Denzel Washington cast in Black Panther 3, Mia Goth cast in Star Wars: Starfighter and more! Tap in!
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2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes 24 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #241 (Basketball Americans)

Van and X are back to talk the latest Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer. Plus - James Gunn's follow-up to Superman: World's Finest, Avengers: Doomsday round-up, Doom vs X-Men, and more! Tap in!
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2 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes 47 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #240 (Seeing Green)

This issue is dedicated in memory of Peter David, legendary comic writer who shaped The Incredible Hulk, created Spider-Man 2099 and Young Justice, and so much more.Van and X are back to talk the latest on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Plus - DC and Marvel announce their first crossover in 20 years, Iron Fist and Luke Cage spotted near Daredevil: Born Again filming, EA cancels the Black Panther video game, and more! Tap in!
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2 months ago

45 minutes 53 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #239 (Silver & Gold)

Van and X are back to talk the latest on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Plus - Franklin Richards confirmed for Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Batman - Part II script nears completion, MCU X-Men round-up, and more! Tap in!
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Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes 11 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #238 (Krypton's Favorite Son)

Van and X are back with DJ Larry to break down the latest Superman trailer. Plus - Andor series finale, Ironheart official trailer (FINALLY The Rock VC), the many, many mistakes of Warner Bros. Discovery, and more! Tap in!
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3 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes 1 second

The Black Variant

Issue #237 (Bayou Pack)

The Dynamic Duo reviews Thunderbolts*. Plus - Andor S2 ramps up, GTA VI gets a whole ass trailer, DC Studios news, Avengers: Secret wars spoilers (sorry)Comic news roundup, and more! Tap in!
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3 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes 53 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #236 (Devil's Reign w/ Scott & Flows)

Van and X are joined by returning guest Scott (@BarbChairScott) + Flows (@Flowsandolini) to talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Andor S2 premiere, Fantastic Four, and more. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslideparkFollow Scott: twitter.com/barbchairscottFollow Flows: twitter.com/Flowsandolini

3 months ago

50 minutes 18 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #235 (Hell's Kitchen Is An Army w/ DJ Larry)

Van and guest host DJ Larry talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - ThunderBolts, Fantastic Four, and more. Tap in!

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4 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes 30 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #234 (The Tortured Artist w/ Richard Newby)

Van & X are joined by returning guest Rich Newby (@NewbyRichard3) to break down the Muse saga in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Superman official sneak peek, the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially unveiled, and more! Tap in!
Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC
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4 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes 30 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #233 (The Less I Know)

Van & X are joined by Joe LaTorre (@TheJoeLatorre) to recap the return of The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Sadie Sink on her role in the MCU, Jason Momoa on the DCU's Lobo and Supergirl, and Spider-Verse in Avengers: Secret Wars(?), and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

5 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes 18 seconds

The Black Variant

Issue #232 (Saga Of The White Tiger)

Van & X are back to recap the Ballad of the White Tiger latest episode of Dardevil Season 4....we mean Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Sadie Sink joins Spider-Man 4, Kathleen Kennedy addresses her future with Star Wars, James Gunn + Peter Safran on the state of the DCU, and more! Tap in!
Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC
Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van
Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled
Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

5 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes 20 seconds

The Black Variant

Excelsior B*tches! Welcome to The Black Variant! A podcast focused on nerd culture—spanning the universe of comics to the silver screen, hosted by the unfiltered, irreverent duo of X and Van. Every week a new deep dive into the world of comic books and super hero movies.