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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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64:48

Issue #186 (A New Tomorrow)

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2024/02/08

Van & X talk casting of Milly Alcock (Young Rhaenyra) as Supergirl in James Gunn's DCU. Plus - Jits Without Fear as Daredevil: Born Again ramps up production, War Machine in Armor Wars, Captain America 4 shoots a whole new movie, and more!"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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149:59

Patreon Preview: Shotgun Confessions S2 Episode 1...

The Black Variant ·

2024/02/01

"They can chew you up, but they gotta spit you out."McNulty is on the boat, The Polish are beefing over the glass, and Avon is the King of Jessup.Welcome to the 2nd Season of Shotgun Confessions: Syd, Tim, Van & X return to break down the opening episode of The Wire Season 2. The crew talks about Jimmy McNulty ending up on the Boat, the major case of the season, how a Stained Glass window led to a legendary season of TV, and of course - What was life like in 2003.- X Daniels

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84:06

Black Variant #185 (Bulletproof)

The Black Variant ·

2024/01/25

Van & X talk the success of Echo and what it means for the future of Marvel's Street-Level as Daredevil is Born Again. Plus - Fantastic watch is back as Cousin comes to visit, Star Wars talk, James Gunn restoring the feeling with Superman: Legacy, and more!"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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87:22

Issue #184 (Reflections Of Self)

The Black Variant ·

2024/01/18

Van & X review Echo the limited series and what it means for Street-Level MCU. Plus - a lot of Star Wars talk as we break down what we know about the Mandalorian movie and the Dawn of the Jedi. In addition - Daredevil: Born Again revives Nelson, Murdock, and Page, James Gunn hones in on Supergirl, Fantastic Watch, and more!"Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow

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76:47

Issue #183 (Seeing Sounds)

The Black Variant ·

2024/01/11

Van & X back to talk the world premiere of Echo, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom surpasses expectations, Deadpool 3, Daredevil: Born Again, and more!"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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77:53

Issue #182 (Back At One)

The Black Variant ·

2024/01/04

Van & X are back from Holiday break to ring in the New Year with a brand new issue of The Black Variant. Plus - Marvel undergoes a Multiversal shake-up, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, Suicide Squad, Echo and so much more! 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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73:26

Issue #181 (Van Vs Dinosaur)

The Black Variant ·

2023/12/21

Van & X are joined by Brother Tev of the Power of Friendship Pod to provide a Wolverine-sized update. Plus - Marvel undergoes a Multiversal shake-up, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, Suicide Squad, Echo and so much more! 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 Follow Tev: twitter.com/SailorGainz18Follow

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78:45

Issue #180 (Do Your Googles)

The Black Variant ·

2023/12/14

Van & X are back with a big Deadpool 3 update. Plus - James Gunn nearly completes Superman Legacy casting, House of the Dragon S2 trailer, Blade, and more! 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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75:45

Issue #179 (Family Feud)

The Black Variant ·

2023/11/30

Van & X are back to talk a couple of SHOCKING returns. Plus - Omni-Man is back, James Gunn Green Lanterns, Avengers, and more. Plus we talk Iman Vellani speaking candidly on the state of the MCU, this week in comics, and more!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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97:33

Issue #178 (Thanksgiving At The Baxter Building)

The Black Variant ·

2023/11/23

Van & X are back with a Fantastic Update about Hollywood's favorite Dad. Plus - Superman: Legacy, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, and Madame Web & The Spider-Woman. Plus we talk Nia DaCosta being thrown under the bus through leaks, this week in comics, and more!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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73:29

Issue #177 (Marvelous)

The Black Variant ·

2023/11/16

Van & X are joined by Eddy (@KungFuEddy93 on IG) to review the Marvels. Plus - Loki S2 finale, Invincible, James Gunn's Coyote vs WBD, 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 Eddy: instagram.com/kungfueddy93Follow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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108:37

Issue #176 (MCU State Of Union)

The Black Variant ·

2023/11/09

Van & X talk about the state of the Marvel Universe. Plus - Nia DaCosta & The Marvels, the finales of Loki S2 finale and Gen V, premiere of Invincible S2, 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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99:48

Issue #175 (Venomous)

The Black Variant ·

2023/11/02

Van & X peeled themselves from their PS5s to talk the smash hit Spider-Man 2. Plus - Loki S2, Gen V, Deadpool 3, 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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121:37

Patreon Preview: Shotgun Confessions #5

The Black Variant ·

2023/10/26

Are you talking about a do-over, baby? Are you talking about a fucking do-over? That's not how the game is played. You can't do that! Fuck, can you believe this shit? This nigga talkin' about doin' it again!"If you a Ref reading this, you can't just let any ol' motherfucking nigga get in your face... understand?Welcome to the 5th episode of Shotgun Confessions - Van & X are joined by Scott Lewis (@BarbChairScott) to break down arguably the two most pivotal episodes of the season

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79:53

Issue #174 (Spider's Web)

The Black Variant ·

2023/10/19

Van & X are live from Oscorp outside the release of Spider-Man 2. As they wait for Miles & Peter to swing by, The Black Variant boys talk the full trailer and reception to Spider-Man 2. Plus - Invincible S2 trailer, Kevin Feige's Secret Wars, the return of Hickman's Ultimate Universe, 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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74:55

Issue #173 (Devil's Advocate)

The Black Variant ·

2023/10/12

Van & X return the life (& death, again) of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Loki S2 & Short Round stealing the show, Aquaman 2 drama, Lobo and 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

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83:21

Issue #172 (Heir To The Empire)

The Black Variant ·

2023/10/05

Van & X return to talk Loki S2 and how it sets the table for Kang Dynasty & Secret Wars. Plus - Ahsoka's penultimate episode, X-Men, Post-Writer's Strike Hollywood, 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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88:52

Issue #171 (Enter Thrawn)

The Black Variant ·

2023/09/28

Van & X talk Ahsoka + the return of Ezra Bridger. Plus - Nia DeCosta on her The Marvel's experience, Potential Actor's strike within the Gaming industry, DC Studios takes up Game of Thrones studios, 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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76:40

Issue #170 (Final Lesson)

The Black Variant ·

2023/09/21

Van & X are on assignment to the Clone Wars as they recap the latest episode of Ahsoka and the return of Anakin Skywalker. Plus - Insomniac's Spider-Man 2, Aquaman trailer + the fate of Aquababy, Deadpool, 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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67:13

Issue #169 (Past Meets Present)

The Black Variant ·

2023/09/14

Van & X are back to talk Ahsoka Ep. 4 and the return of Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. Plus - Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, HUGE Deadpool 3 update, Secret Wars & the future of 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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