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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

01:08:33

Issue #205 (Other Side Of The Force)

The Black Variant ·

2024/06/21

Van & X are back to recap the major unveiling in Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - House of the Dragon S2, Wonder Woman: Arkham Asylum, The Boys S4, 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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01:31:15

Issue #204 (We Bald)

The Black Variant ·

2024/06/14

Van & X are back to talk Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - The Boys S4 premiere, Spider-Man 4 plot details, Booster Gold gets a Righteous writer's room, 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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01:20:22

Issue #203 (Jedi Academy Dropout)

The Black Variant ·

2024/06/07

Van & X are back to talk the series premiere of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - Shawn Levy is attached to direct Avengers 5, Jurassic World and Blade compete for Mahershala Ali, Giancarlo Esposito signs for Captain America 4, and DC's Absolute Power is revealed, 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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01:15:14

Patreon Preview: Secret Files #11 (Manslaughter United)

The Black Variant ·

2024/06/05

Van & X are joined by Blue AKA the Roy Keane of the Black Variant to review the 2023-24 season of Manchester United. We talk about the many lows and disappointments, victories, INEOS Takeover, and where the club is headed. 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 Blue:

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80:48

Issue #202 (Predator Vs Police)

The Black Variant ·

2024/05/31

Van & X are back to talk James Gunn's DC taking shape as we get major updates on Lanterns and Booster Gold. Plus - Plot Breakdown of 'Venom: The Last Dance' (spoilers heavy), 'My Adventures with Superman', and a metric ton of Comic News, 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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72:52

Issue #201 (End Of The Beginning)

The Black Variant ·

2024/05/24

Join Van & X in a new era of The Black Variant. Join The Boys as they talk Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 and the new status quo of Sony Spider-Verse. Plus - Marvel Studios' X-Men gets a writer, Star Wars, and the latest on Marvel Television, 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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65:07

Issue #200 (Time Flies)

The Black Variant ·

2024/05/17

Van & X celebrate the 200th issue of The Black Variant as X-Men '97 S1. Plus - The Fantastic Four discovers Galactus, The Spider-Verse expands as Nicolas Cage is set to star as Spider-Man: Noir, Storm joins the Avengers(?), 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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64:37

Issue #199 (Choosing Sides)

The Black Variant ·

2024/05/10

Van & X talk about the fallout of the greatest battle of the 21st Century as Kendrick beats Drake. Plus - Magneto returns from the Dead and slimes thousands, David Corenswet as Superman, The Boys S4 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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60:13

Issue #198 (Euphoric)

The Black Variant ·

2024/05/03

Van & X are back to talk Guys being Dudes AKA Part 1 of X-Men 97's season finale. Plus - Wesley Snipes returning as Blade, My Adventures with Superman S2 trailer, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and more! Plus - Van & X talk about the nationwide protests against the Genocide in Gaza and Kendrick Lamar. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X:

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59:32

Issue #197 (Oppenheimer Era)

The Black Variant ·

2024/04/26

Van & X are back to talk Storm getting her groove back in X-Men '97. Plus - Deadpool & Wolverine with a new trailer, Tom Holland on Spider-Man 4's development, and Blade gets another 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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85:16

Issue #196 (Family Men)

The Black Variant ·

2024/04/19

Van & X are joined by the only member of the 4-timer club, Larry of Show your Work Network, to talk about the Genoshan Genocide in X-Men '97. Plus - Deadpool & Wolverine and Captain America 4 at Cinema Con, TMNT: The Last Ronin live-action movie, Tom Holland (& Sam Raimi's?) Spider-Man 4 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:

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67:50

Issue #195 (Moonwalking In His Grave)

The Black Variant ·

2024/04/11

Van & X are back to talk Joker 2: Secret of the Rizz. Plus - The latest on X-Men '97, Franklin Richards, and The Fantastic Four, Daredevil: Born Again brings Vanessa back 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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54:39

Issue #194 (Fatherless Child)

The Black Variant ·

2024/04/04

Van & X are back to talk Cyclops getting caught up, Bird on Bird Violence, and the birth of Cable in X-Men '97. Plus - Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 update, Deadpool and Wolverine news in Weapon X watch, Marvel's Rivals, 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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87:08

Issue #193 (Back To The Mansion)

The Black Variant ·

2024/03/28

Van & X are back to talk the return of of everyone's favorite Mutant Menaces, the X-Men. Plus - House of the Dragon S2 double trailer, Disney's shareholder battle for the custody of Kevin Feige continues, The Last of Us S2, and more! Also - This week in comics! 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:

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70:28

Issue #192 (Acolytes Protection Agency)

The Black Variant ·

2024/03/21

Van & X are back to talk Star Wars: The Acolyte. Plus - The Batman part 2 is delayed, Daredevil: Born Again, Deadpool & Wolverine, and more! Also - This week in comics! 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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67:33

Issue #191 (Waiting Game)

The Black Variant ·

2024/03/14

Ramadan Murbarak for all those celebrating!Van & X are back to talk SUPERMAN. Plus - Jon Bernthal (imminent?) returns to The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel & Sony's progress on Spider-Man 4, Shang-Chi 2 sets production, Peacemaker S2, and more! Also - This week in comics! Tap in!"Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X:

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83:53

Issue #190 (Teen Sprit)

The Black Variant ·

2024/03/07

Van & X talk Teen Titans coming to a Big Screen near you. Plus - Kevin Conroy's final appearance as Batman, Marvel Studios, and Sony Pictures clash over the future of Tom Holland's Spider-Man. Also - This week in comics! Tap in!"

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85:07

Issue #189 (Little Rock, Brooklyn)

The Black Variant ·

2024/02/29

Van & X talk potential introduction of Miles Morales in Spider-Man 4. Plus - Superman: Legacy ramps up as production/filming is set to begin in this week's Smallville Watch, The Batman Part II confirms the return of everyone's favorite Clown, and the return of the greatest Star Wars games of all-time - Battlefront. Also - This week in comics! Tap in!"Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow

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75:42

Issue #188 (4 Da Fam)

The Black Variant ·

2024/02/23

Van & X talk about the official reveal of The Fantastic Four. Plus - X-Men '97's official trailer, The Punisher visits Hell's Kitchen, and James Gunn's DCU takes shape. Also - This week in comics! 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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85:56

Issue #187 (America's Dad)

The Black Variant ·

2024/02/15

Van & X talk the Super Bowl trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine. Plus - Pedro Pascal becomes Mr. Fantastic, Aegon's Conquest is confirmed to come to a small screen near you, plus Spider-Verse news, and more! Also - DC & Marvel drop some beef and do something for the people. 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:

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