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The Black Variant

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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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Issue #166 (Shades Of Blue) 24.08.2023 56:51

Van & X return with Tev of the Power of Friendship Pod to talk the world premiere of BLUE BEETLE. Plus - Ahsoka premieres on Disney+, Actor & Writer's Strikes roll on, and some Doctor Strange 3 details leak. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twit...

Patreon Preview: Live From Titans Tower #7 (Winter Wars) 17.08.2023 1:01:59

Van, X, & LJ are joined by Moh (@MOHGLO_) as they banter before diving into the latest set of episodes Episodes Watched: Young Justice - S1 E13: Alpha Male Young Justice - S1 E14: Revelation Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow LJ: twitter.com/onlyatlj Follow Moh: twitter.com/MOHGLO_

Issue #165 (Midwest Mayhem) 10.08.2023 1:18:07

Van & X talk the latest Fantastic Four news on Fantastic Watch. The Black Variant Boys cover Marvel VFX Unionizes, Rock speaks on Black Adam, and comic news. Plus - X's recounts his adventure to Detroit for Summerslam with Brother Tim. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.co...

Issue #164 (You Have Failed This Union) 03.08.2023 1:08:01

Van & X are joined by DJ Larry (@DJLarry0093) to talk the underwhelming Secret Invasion finale. Plus - Major Deadpool 3 update, My Adventures with Superman, the fall of Krakoa, and more. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow...

Issue #163 (My Name Is My Name) 27.07.2023 1:24:49

Van & X are back to talk San Diego Comic-Con and all of the weekend's surprises. Plus - updates on Aquaman 2, Secret Invasion, Trailers for The Marvels, Spider-Man 2, Gen V, the Eisner Awards, and more. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/X...

Issue #162 (Strike) 20.07.2023 1:04:42

Van & X are back with our special guest Banks (@contracodebanks) to talk the Actor's Strike. Plus - 15 years of The Dark Knight, Star Wars, Superman: Legacy, and more. Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/...

Issue #161 (Crossing Lines) 13.07.2023 1:10:24

Van & X are back to talk Wolverine, Deadpool, & the return of the X-Men(?). Plus - Ahsoka gets a proper trailer, My Adventures with Superman premiered on Adult Swim, Blue Beetle, and more. Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled...

Shotgun Confessions #1 (Pilot) 06.07.2023 1:42:58

There you go, giving a fuck when it ain't your turn to give a fuck. " "What's goin on everyone? Welcome to the first episode of Shotgun Confessions. Thank you all for subscribing and tapping into the pilot episode of Shotgun Confessions. Van & I are joined by Syd & Big Tim to talk about: - What was Life like in 2002? - Growing up in 2002? - Rewatch/Recap of The Wire: Season 1, Episode 1 +...

Issue #160 (The Kryptonian Candidate) 29.06.2023 1:01:43

Van & X are back to talk about the Superman: Legacy casting announcement of Superman and Lois. Plus - Secret Invasion near-record low premiere, troubles in the Spider-Verse with over 100 workers departing during production, The Flash continues to crater, and more! Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVar...

Issue #159 (Where Is Your Accent, Buckwild?) 22.06.2023 1:18:14

Van & X are back to break down The Flash. Plus - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Kraven the Hunter trailer, James Gunn's DCU, and more. Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #158 (Out Of Time) 15.06.2023 1:03:09

Van & X are back to preview The Flash. Plus - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Superman: Legacy, Deadpool 2, and more. Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #157 (The Canon) 08.06.2023 1:21:38

Van & X are back to unpack the cinematic masterpiece, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus - The Flash, Spider-Man 2, Superman: Legacy, and more. Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #156 (Miles Ahead) 01.06.2023 1:04:36

Van & X are back to preview Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus - FANTASTIC MCU update, Th Flash, Amazing Spider-Man #26, and more. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #155 (Revolutionary Snacks) 25.05.2023 1:06:12

Van & X are back to talk Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3. Plus - Superman: Legacy, Fantastic Four, Daredevil: Born Again, and more. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #154 (In The Sky) 18.05.2023 1:05:49

an & X talk MAJOR Superman: Legacy developments. Plus - X's GOTG review, Captain America 4, Star Wars and more. Tap in! " Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #153 (Optimus Syd) 11.05.2023 1:06:56

Van & X talk about the end of Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus - WGA Strike, Blade shelved again, Superman: Legacy. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/ VanFromNY Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #152 (The Last Rocket) 04.05.2023 1:11:32

Van & X preview Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Plus - WGA Strike, Blade gets a new writer, The Flash. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #151 (The Game Is The Game) 27.04.2023 58:59

Van & X are back to the latest trailer of The Flash. Plus - Fantastic Four, Star Wars, Superman, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #150 (Price Of The Brick) 20.04.2023 1:04:34

Van & X celebrate the milestone 150th issue of The Black Variant. Blade sets the filming date, The Batman is back, and Deadpool 3 pulls itself together. Plus - The Black Variant boys tackle fan questions. Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheEx...

Issue #149 (Jim Crow Jedi) 13.04.2023 52:27

Van & X are joined by the Palpatine of The Barber's Chair Network, Scott Lewis (@BarbChairScott) himself to break down all the announcements from Star Wars Celebration. From Ahsoka to Rey Skywalker, we got you covered. Tap in Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Scott: twitter.com/BarbChairScott...

Issue #148 (Bug Juice) 06.04.2023 1:17:56

Van & X are back to break down the latest trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus - Blue Beetle's trailer, The Mandalorian, House of the Dragon, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.c...

Issue #147 (Drone Man) 30.03.2023 1:07:35

Van & X are back to talk the latest episode of The Mandalorian. Plus - Marvel sacks Feige's right hand, the future of Star Wars films, Zachary Levi tells the church's business, and more! Tap in Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Foll...

Issue #146 (Mando Moment) 23.03.2023 1:09:49

Van & X are back to review Shazam!: Fury of the Gods. Plus - The Mandalorian, DC stops The Rock's cooking, Thunderbolts, and more! Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

Issue #145 (Grogu Farrakhan) 16.03.2023 1:14:53

Van & X are back to talk the season finale of The Last of Us. Plus - deep dive on the latest episode of The Mandalorian, Shazam: Fury of the Gods preview, Superman: Legacy, and more. Tap in!

Patreon Preview: Secret Files #10 (Blue) 15.03.2023 50:52

Van & X are joined by Manchester United superfan Blue to talk about her love for the club, her viral moments, and more on Secret Files. Tap in!" Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Blue: twitter.com/thotzekage