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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.

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All Episodes

64:35

Issue #150 (Price Of The Brick)

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2023/04/20

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

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52:28

Issue #149 (Jim Crow Jedi)

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2023/04/13

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 inSubscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Scott: twitter.com/BarbChairScottFollow The Barber's Chair Network: https://twitter.com/BarbersChairNetFollow Van:

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77:57

Issue #148 (Bug Juice)

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2023/04/06

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

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67:36

Issue #147 (Drone Man)

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2023/03/30

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 inSubscribe 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/sydslideparkDomestic Violence Hotline: Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)TTY

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69:50

Issue #146 (Mando Moment)

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2023/03/23

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

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74:54

Issue #145 (Grogu Farrakhan)

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2023/03/16

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!

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50:53

Patreon Preview: Secret Files #10 (Blue)

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2023/03/15

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Blue: twitter.com/thotzekage

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61:36

Issue #144 (Gang Violence)

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2023/03/09

Van & X are back to talk the premiere of The Mandalorian. Plus - Jon Bernthal’s return to Punisher, The Batman - Part II, major Star Wars shake-up, and more on The Black Variant. Tap inSubscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

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54:34

Issue #143 (The Last Of Mandalorians)

The Black Variant ·

2023/03/02

Van & X are back to preview The Mandalorian S3: War of the Mandalorians. Plus - MAJOR Thunderbolts update, The Flash, The Last of Us, 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

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86:41

Issue #142 (Tears In His Eyes)

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2023/02/23

Van & X are joined by DJ Larry (@DJLarry0093) to break down all the madness of Ant-Man & The Wasp: QuantuMania brother. Plus - The Last Of Us, Fantastic Four, Deadpool 3, 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 Show Your Work: twitter.com/SYWNETFollow Larry: twitter.com/DJLarry0093

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74:48

Issue #141 (On The Moon)

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2023/02/16

Van & X are back to break down The Flash's Super Bowl trailer and the return of Keaton. Plus - The Last of Us, GOTG Vol. 3, and Matt Reeves's The Batman. 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

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48:10

Issue #140 (Ram V)

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2023/02/09

On this issue of The Black Variant - X & Van are joined by Ram V. (pronounced like CD-ROM), writer of Detective Comics, The Swamp Thing, Venom, and more to talk about their work in comics, the freshly announced DC Slate, their impact, and more! Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Ram V.: http://twitter.com/therightramFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

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52:28

Issue #139 (Something New)

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2023/02/02

Van & X are joined by Richard Newby (@RichardLNewby) to break down the unveiling of the DC Slate by James Gunn and Peter Safran. We're going through all 12+ announced projects from Superman: Legacy to Batman: Brave and The Bold. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Richard: twitter.com/RichardLNewbyFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled

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75:13

Issue #138 (More Than)

The Black Variant ·

2023/01/26

Van & X are back to break down the latest episode of The Last of Us. Plus - Invincible S2 trailer, Jason Momoa and Aquaman 2 on WBD Watch, Deadpool 3, 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

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75:33

Issue #137(Turn Around)

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2023/01/19

Van & X are back to talk the series premiere of The Last of Us. Plus - James Gunn's DC vision, The War of the Mandalorians in The Mandalorian S3's trailer, Marvel running the capitalismo gauntlet, 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

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75:54

Issue #136 (Pest Control)

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2023/01/12

Van and X are back from Holiday Break to talk family celebrations and stunting at Company Holiday Parties. On the comic side of things - They break down the latest Ant-Man: QuantuMania BROTHER trailer, The Flash, Daredevil, 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

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70:46

Black Variant #135 (Christmas In Metropolis)

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2022/12/22

Happy Holidays from The Black Variant! Van & X are back to talk about the latest MAJOR DC developments on WBD Watch. Plus - Across the Spider-Verse, Deadpool 3, Daredevil, 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

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80:29

Issue #134 (Changes)

The Black Variant ·

2022/12/15

Van & X are back to breakdown the latest Across the Spider-Verse trailer. Plus - Star Wars, Joker 2, Wonder Woman 3 dead in its tracks and more DC news on WBD Watch. 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

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77:56

Issue #133 (Intergalatic Sound Clash)

The Black Variant ·

2022/12/08

Van & X are back to unpack CCXP (Brazil Comic-Con) surprises like trailers for GOTG Vol.3 and Ant-Man. Plus - MAJOR Daredevil updates, Star Wars, Black Adam, and more!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

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61:25

Issue #132 (Sentry)

The Black Variant ·

2022/12/01

Van & X are back to talk about the Andor season finale. Plus - Across the Spider-Verse update, James Gunn's DC Vision. Namor solo movie, 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

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