The Black Variant

Van and X are joined by returning guest Scott (@BarbChairScott) + Flows (@Flowsandolini) to talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Andor S2 premiere, Fantastic Four, 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 Scott: twitter.com/barbchairscottFollow Flows: twitter.com/Flowsandolini

Van and guest host DJ Larry talk the Season Finale of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - ThunderBolts, Fantastic Four, 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/hellodjlarry

Van & X are joined by returning guest Rich Newby (@NewbyRichard3) to break down the Muse saga in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Superman official sneak peek, the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially unveiled, 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

Van & X are joined by Joe LaTorre (@TheJoeLatorre) to recap the return of The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Sadie Sink on her role in the MCU, Jason Momoa on the DCU's Lobo and Supergirl, and Spider-Verse in Avengers: Secret Wars(?), 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

Van & X are back to recap the Ballad of the White Tiger latest episode of Dardevil Season 4....we mean Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Sadie Sink joins Spider-Man 4, Kathleen Kennedy addresses her future with Star Wars, James Gunn + Peter Safran on the state of 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/sydslidepark

Van & X are back to FINALLY *Riddler in The Batman vc* talk the return of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen AKA Daredevil in Daredevil: Born Again. Plus - Kathleen Kennedy and the future of Star Wars, Andor S2 trailer, Black Panther video game by Cliffhanger Games, 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

Van & X are back to talk Captain America: Brave New World. Plus - Marvel Rivals fires Director, Spider-Man 4 update, Daredevil: Born Again season preview + S2 Roadmap, 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

Van & X are back to talk the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Robert Downey JR's DOOM deal, MCU X-Men casting begins, Spider-Man 4 developments, 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

Van & X are back to talk the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps. Plus - Robert Downey JR's DOOM deal, MCU X-Men casting begins, Spider-Man 4 developments, 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

Van & X are back to talk Friendly Neighborhood MAGA..we mean Spider-Man. Plus - Obi-Wan Kenobi joins AHSOKA, Ghost Rider joins the Avengers(?) DCU's Lanterns begins filming + casts key role, The Russos take on the X-Men?! 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

Van & X are back to talk Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Plus - Daredevil: Born Again, Invincible S3, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Bane/Deathstroke, 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

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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 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

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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

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 X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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

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

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

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!

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 Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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

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

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

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 3. Tap in! Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrncFollow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNCFollow Shenae Curry: twitter.com/ShenaeCurry Follow Van: twitter.com/1017VanFollow X: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslideparkFollow Tim: twitter.com/NotoriousBIGTIM

Van & X are joined by The 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: twitter.com/AllNewDom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Tim: twitter.com/NotoriousBIGTIM

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

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 Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark

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: twitter.com/thotzekage

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

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

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

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

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: twitter.com/XTheExiledFollow Syd: twitter.com/sydslidepark