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The Black Variant
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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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Issue #250 (Part Two)
Aug 1500:48:41Tap to summarizeHappy Issue 250 of The Black Variant! For part 2, Van and X are joined by the Supreme Kais of The Lookout; Meelz, LJ, and AD for a special Marvel Rivals-style faceoff where we pit teams from DC + Marvel against Shonen Jump. 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 Meelz: twitter.com/MeelzTVFollow LJ: twitter.com/OnlyatLJFollow AD: twitter.com/1ADzlFollow The Lookout: twitter.com/TheLookoutRNC
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Issue #249 (Fully Loaded)
Aug 8, 202501:06:48Tap to summarizeVan and X are back to talk the barrage of Spider-Man 4 news and Tom Holland's top-tier Aura Farming. Plus - Superman and Fantastic Four's box office performances, multiple Spider-spinoffs in development, X-Men casting, Blade, and so much more as the road to Issue #250 ends next 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/XTheExiled
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Issue #248 (Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler Talk)
Aug 1, 202500:49:09Tap to summarizeVan and X are back for a spoiler-filled review Fantastic Four: First Steps! We talk what we liked about the movie, any negatives, and what is next for the MCU as we head into DOOMSDAY! 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/XTheExiled
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Issue #247 (4 Da Fam)
Jul 25, 202501:22:19Tap to summarizeVan and X are joined by Joe Lewis (@Flowsandolini) for a spoiler-lite review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Superman's sequel and state of the DCU, Kevin Feige on Avengers: Secret Wars + Spider-Man 4, San Diego Comic-Con, 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 Flows: twitter.com/flowsandolini
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Issue #246 (Superman Spoiler Talk)
Jul 18, 202500:55:12Tap to summarizeVan and X are back for a spoiler-filled review James Gunn's Superman! We talk what we liked about the movie, any negatives, and what is next in store for James Gunn's DCU! 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/XTheExiled
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Issue #245 (Man Of Tomorrow)
Jul 11, 202501:49:45Tap to summarizeVan and X are joined by DJ Larry and Donny Luche to review James Gunn's Superman! The gang goes longform on the film, what it means for the DCU, and what we can expect to come. Plus - the latest on Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, Norman Osborn joins Spider-Man, Huntress coming to 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 Syd: twitter.com/sydslideparkFollow Larry: twitter.com/hellodjlarryFollow Donny: twitter.com/donnyluche
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Issue #244 (Stop F*cking With AI)
Jul 4, 202500:47:33Tap to summarizeVan and X talk Ironheart, Mephisto, and more in the series finale of Ironheart! Plus - Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin reveal The Batman - Part II script, Detective Bunk of Baltimore confirms Superman sequel, This Week in Comics 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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Issue #243 (600 Riri)
Jun 27, 202501:23:10Tap to summarizeVan and X talk series premiere of Ironheart starring Dominique Throne. Plus - Final Fantastic Four Trailer before the premiere, The Punisher joins Spider-Man 4, Mahershala Ali officially comments on BLADE's development or lackthereof, James Gunn announces the star of Clayface, another Star Wars delay, 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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Issue #242 (Druski In Space)
Jun 13, 202501:15:24Tap to summarizeVan and X talk the final Superman trailer before the premiere. Plus - James Gunn officially announces Wonder Woman film, Denzel Washington cast in Black Panther 3, Mia Goth cast in Star Wars: Starfighter 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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Issue #203 (Jedi Academy Dropout)
Jun 7, 2024Tap to summarizeVan & 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 Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark
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