The Black Variant

The Black Variant

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The Black Variant episodes

  • Issue #225 (Devil's Advocate)

    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/BlackVariantRNC
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    1 hr 29 min
  • Issue #224 (Trouble In Gotham)

    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

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    1 hr 47 min
  • Issue #223 (YN Krypto)

    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 Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC
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    1 hr 13 min
  • Issue #222 (The Redacted Episode)

    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/BlackVariantRNC
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    57 min
  • Issue #221 (Space Goons)

    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/BlackVariantRNC
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    53 min
  • Issue #220 (Blank Face)

    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/BlackVariantRNC
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    1 hr 7 min
  • Issue #219 (Last Bird Standing)

    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/theblackvariantrnc
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    1 hr 21 min
  • Issue #215 (That Privilege)

    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/theblackvariantrnc
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    1 hr 50 min
  • Issue #216 (Bridgestone)

    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/theblackvariantrnc
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    1 hr 26 min

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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…

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