x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

leisure animation & manga

All Episodes

88:15

Issue #168 (Rent Due)

The Black Variant ·

2023/09/07

Van & X are back to review Ahsoka E3 and the genius of Dave Filoni. Plus - The Marvels concerning runtime, Strikes coming to a Video Game near you, State of the MCU Update, 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

en-us

82:40

Issue #167 (Gotham Is Hamsterdam)

The Black Variant ·

2023/08/31

Van & X are back to review Ahsoka premieres on Disney+. Plus - Blue Beetle, Avengers: Secret Wars, Aquaman 2, 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

en-us

56:52

Issue #166 (Shades Of Blue)

The Black Variant ·

2023/08/24

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

62:00

Patreon Preview: Live From Titans Tower #7 (Winter Wars)

The Black Variant ·

2023/08/17

Van, X, & LJ are joined by Moh (@MOHGLO_) as they banter before diving into the latest set of episodesEpisodes Watched:Young Justice - S1 E13: Alpha MaleYoung Justice - S1 E14: RevelationFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow LJ: twitter.com/onlyatljFollow Moh: twitter.com/MOHGLO_

en-us

78:08

Issue #165 (Midwest Mayhem)

The Black Variant ·

2023/08/10

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

68:02

Issue #164 (You Have Failed This Union)

The Black Variant ·

2023/08/03

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

84:50

Issue #163 (My Name Is My Name)

The Black Variant ·

2023/07/27

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

64:43

Issue #162 (Strike)

The Black Variant ·

2023/07/20

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

70:25

Issue #161 (Crossing Lines)

The Black Variant ·

2023/07/13

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

102:59

Shotgun Confessions #1 (Pilot)

The Black Variant ·

2023/07/06

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 + 2Plus: Gaming in 2002 - GTA, NBA live, HALO, etc.

en-us

61:44

Issue #160 (The Kryptonian Candidate)

The Black Variant ·

2023/06/29

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd:

en-us

78:15

Issue #159 (Where Is Your Accent, Buckwild?)

The Black Variant ·

2023/06/22

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

63:10

Issue #158 (Out Of Time)

The Black Variant ·

2023/06/15

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

81:39

Issue #157 (The Canon)

The Black Variant ·

2023/06/08

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

64:37

Issue #156 (Miles Ahead)

The Black Variant ·

2023/06/01

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

66:13

Issue #155 (Revolutionary Snacks)

The Black Variant ·

2023/05/25

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

65:50

Issue #154 (In The Sky)

The Black Variant ·

2023/05/18

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

66:57

Issue #153 (Optimus Syd)

The Black Variant ·

2023/05/11

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/VanFromNYFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

71:33

Issue #152 (The Last Rocket)

The Black Variant ·

2023/05/04

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

59:00

Issue #151 (The Game Is The Game)

The Black Variant ·

2023/04/27

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

en-us

283 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

詭哭郎嚎

郎祖筠 & FMTaiwan製作團隊

Ron en Erik Podcast

Ron en Erik

Poor Man"s Pinball Podcast

Poor Men Ian and Drew

WeAreChange on Odysee

WeAreChange