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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

01:16:01

Issue #238 (Krypton's Favorite Son)

The Black Variant ·

2025/05/16

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!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

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01:14:53

Issue #237 (Bayou Pack)

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2025/05/09

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!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

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00:50:18

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

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2025/04/25

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

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01:20:30

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

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2025/04/18

Van and guest host DJ Larry talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - ThunderBolts, 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 Larry: twitter.com/hellodjlarry

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01:12:30

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

The Black Variant ·

2025/04/07

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

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01:17:18

Issue #233 (The Less I Know)

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2025/03/21

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

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01:29:20

Issue #232 (Saga Of The White Tiger)

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2025/03/14

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow

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01:23:20

Issue #231 (Heaven Or Hell w/ Power Of Friendship...

The Black Variant ·

2025/03/07

Van & X are back to FINALLY *Riddler in The Batman vc* talk the return of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen AKA Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Kathleen Kennedy and the future of Star Wars, Andor S2 trailer, Black Panther video game by Cliffhanger Games, 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

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00:57:36

Issue #230 (Turbulence)

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2025/02/21

Van & X are back to talk Captain America: Brave New World. Plus - Marvel Rivals fires Director, Spider-Man 4 update, Daredevil: Born Again season preview + S2 Roadmap, 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

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00:54:59

Issue #229 (America's Most Wanted)

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2025/02/14

Van & X are back to talk the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Robert Downey JR's DOOM deal, MCU X-Men casting begins, Spider-Man 4 developments, 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

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00:50:16

Issue #228 (Yancy's Favorite Son)

The Black Variant ·

2025/02/07

Van & X are back to talk the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Robert Downey JR's DOOM deal, MCU X-Men casting begins, Spider-Man 4 developments, 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

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01:10:32

Issue #227 (White Lash)

The Black Variant ·

2025/01/31

Van & X are back to talk Friendly Neighborhood MAGA..we mean Spider-Man. Plus - Obi-Wan Kenobi joins AHSOKA, Ghost Rider joins the Avengers(?) DCU's Lanterns begins filming + casts key role, The Russos take on the X-Men?! 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

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01:01:02

Issue #226 (Thinking Of Tomorrow)

The Black Variant ·

2025/01/24

Van & X are back to talk Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Plus - Daredevil: Born Again, Invincible S3, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Bane/Deathstroke, 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

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01:28:15

Issue #225 (Devil's Advocate)

The Black Variant ·

2025/01/17

Van & X are back to talk the LONG-AWAITED Daredevil: Born Again trailer. Plus - Star Wars (Skeleton Crew and Ahsoka S2), Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Deadpool & Wolverine fallout, 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

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01:46:53

Issue #224 (Trouble In Gotham)

The Black Variant ·

2025/01/10

Van & X return from Holiday Break to talk the much-speculated of Matt Reeves's Batman, the Epic Saga and it's place in James Gunn's DCU. Plus - Spider-Man 4 undergoes MAJOR rewrites, Batman appears in Creature Commandos, Disney props up Champions, 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

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01:12:34

Issue #223 (YN Krypto)

The Black Variant ·

2024/12/20

Van & X speak on the long-anticipated trailer for James Gunn's Superman. Plus - Chris Evans & Hayley Atwell join Avengers: DOOMSDAY, The Nova Corps prepares for their Disney+ debut, Directors for Beyond the Spider-Verse officially announced, Batman: HUSH 2 details, and more. Tap in!Make sure to tap into 'Robots in Disguise', our 'Transformers: One' Watch Party on Sunday, December 29th at 7 PM ET. Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on

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00:56:18

Issue #222 (The Redacted Episode)

The Black Variant ·

2024/12/13

Van & X talk the official return of Chris Evans in Avengers: Doomsday. Plus - The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Invincible S3 trailer, 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

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00:52:59

Issue #221 (Space Goons)

The Black Variant ·

2024/12/06

Van & X talk the Space Goonies AKA Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Plus - Fantastic Four: First Steps wraps filming, Absolute Batman sets 2024 Comic record, Colman Domingo in talks to join the MCU, 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

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01:06:26

Issue #220 (Blank Face)

The Black Variant ·

2024/11/29

Van & X are back on Turkey Day for a special Holiday edition of The Black Variant. The Dangerous Duo talks Gladiator II, Peacemaker S2 + James Gunn's DCU, Sonypossibly pussyfootin with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse . 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

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01:20:34

Issue #219 (Last Bird Standing)

The Black Variant ·

2024/11/15

Van & X return to recap the Season Finale of The Penguin and what it means for The Batman - Part II! Plus - the State of Star Wars, Thunderbolts trailer, Captain America: Brave New World, and more. RIP Tony Todd. RIP Greg Hildebrandt. Tap in!Important news: We will be migrating over to Bluesky so make sure to look for our for new Social Media handles moving forward.Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on

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