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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

00:42:56

Issue #217 (The Cousin Jeff Episode)

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2024/11/08

We linked up with the Guys and had a town hall!

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01:49:17

Issue #215 (That Privilege)

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2024/10/18

Van & X return to talk the one about Sofia in The Penguin. In addition, Van & X go longform on Major Studios consulting Toxic Fandoms to avoid backlash. Plus - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in DCU's Lantern HBO Series, Invincible S3, DC's Absolute Power, Armor Wars, and more on The Black Variant this week. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow

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01:25:56

Issue #216 (Bridgestone)

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2024/10/07

Van & X return to talk NYCC and all the announcements! Plus - The fate of Mahershala Ali's Blade, The Penguin latest BANGER episode, Daredevil: Born Again, 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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01:23:36

Issue #214 (YNs In Gotham)

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2024/10/04

Van & X return to talk the latest episode of The Penguin. Plus -Major Lanterns update, Robins origin animated film confirmed, Star Wars news round-up, and more on The Black Variant this week. 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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01:04:21

Issue #213 (The New York Episode)

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2024/09/20

Van & X talk Spider-Man vs Venom in Spider-Man 4. Plus - Venom 3, The Penguin and Agatha: All Along premieres, Scarlet Witch solo movie and more this week.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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00:56:00

Patreon Preview: The Soapbox 003 (America Has A Problem)

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2024/09/18

On this edition of The Soapbox, Van is joined by @oshaninyc of @theculturalclarity to discuss, Trump, Kamala Harris, the state of American politics, grief and more!

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01:12:11

Issue #212 (Kal Kinte)

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2024/09/13

Van & X talk Tom Holland and Spider-Man 4. Plus - DCU's Lanterns on HBO, Beyond the Spider-Verse scrapped (allegedly), Blade, and more! Plus - Van & X honor the fallen Legend who passed away earlier this week.RIP James Earl JonesRIP John CassadyRIP Peter RenadaySubscribe 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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01:28:11

Issue #211 (Back To School)

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2024/09/06

Van & X return as Matt Reeves reveals the first details of The Batman - Part II! Plus - More on Disney's cancelation of The Acolyte, new details on Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4, James Spade's return as Ultron, 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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01:08:45

Issue #210 (Too Freaky)

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2024/08/23

Van& X talk X-Men '97: the Beau Demayo Saga! Plus - Star Wars: The Acolyte cancelled at Disney+, Robert Downey Jr. on returning to the MCU as VICTOR VON DOOM, and the fate of Spider-Verse, 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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01:43:26

Issue #209 (Not My Kraven)

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2024/08/16

Van & X back to recap Fantastic Four: First Steps and D23! We got everything from Daredevil: Born Again to Thunderbolts. Plus - DC's Absolute Power begins, Wonder Woman the Video Game, Mahershala Ali's Blade, DCU's Lantern series 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

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01:10:14

The Long Night: HOTD S2 Finale Recap

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2024/08/08

King X, Lord Big Tim, and Lord Van are joined by Shenae Curry: First of Her Name, The Watcher of Earth-616, Lord of Brooklyn, Kneecapper of Niggas, Jamaican Supremacist, Master of Coin and the Crown of Carnival to talk the Season Finale of House of the Dragon S2. Daemon sees the vision and makes his decision, Helaena cuts a promo on Aemond, Aemond wilds out, Ser Criston Cole talks of his plight, and more. The gang also talk season 2 as a whole, what we're most looking forward to in Season

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00:40:38

The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 7 Recap

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2024/08/02

We are back to discuss House Of The Dragon season 2 episode 7! Shout out to Oscar Tully.

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01:57:03

2024 Annual

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2024/08/02

Van & X are joined byThe Armchair Auteur Dom Griffin (@AllNewDom) to recap SDCC 2024 and all the insane moments. We got you on everything from Robert Downey Jr's MCU return to DC's All-IN plus Deadpool & Wolverine. Tap in and enjoy.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 Dom:

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00:48:09

The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 6 Recap

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2024/07/26

On this episode of The Long Night, we are joined by @VersaceVegeta_ to discuss all things House Of The Dragon!

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01:05:14

Issue #208 (Darkness Ends)

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2024/07/19

Van & X talk the beginning of the end of The Jedi Order in Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - The Russos return to save the MCU, DC's ALL-IN initiative, Captain America: Brave New World 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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00:34:02

The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 5 Recap

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2024/07/19

Lords Big Tim and Van Ridd are back for THE LONG NIGHT to talk on the latest House of the Dragon episode. Daemon matches his Momma's freak, Alicent wins stupid prizes, and Rhaenyra + Jace become the smartest Targaryens alive. Tap in

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01:08:53

Issue #207 (Jedi Police)

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2024/07/12

Van & X are back from Holiday Break to talk Deeper Darker Criminal Links on latest episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - James Gunn's Superman, BOOM! Studios sold, Sabretooth's return in Deadpool & Wolverine, 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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00:44:48

The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 3 Recap

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2024/07/05

On this edition of The Long Night, our war conucil is joined by AJ of the Midcarders In Catering Podcast!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 Tim: twitter.com/NotoriousBIGTIM

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01:26:48

Issue #206 (Time Reveals All)

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2024/06/28

It's real DARK SIDE HOURS on The Black Variant this week as Van & X are back to talk about the Return of the Sith in Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - Mahershala Ali's Blade, return of MARVEL VS CAPCOM, Fantastic Four, Batman: Caped Crusader, 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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00:56:23

The Long Night: Chapter 1

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2024/06/21

Prince Syd, Big Tim, Lord Van, and King X are back to prepare the realm for THE LONG NIGHT, the official Game of Thrones rewatch podcast of The Black Variant. The Small Council takes on the House of the Dragon S2 premiere 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

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