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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 #236 (Devil's Reign w/ Scott & Flows)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 50:18


    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

    Issue #235 (Hell's Kitchen Is An Army w/ DJ Larry)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 80:30


    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

    Issue #234 (The Tortured Artist w/ Richard Newby)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 72:30


    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

    Issue #233 (The Less I Know)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 77:18


    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

    Issue #232 (Saga Of The White Tiger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 89:20


    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

    Issue #231 (Heaven Or Hell w/ Power Of Friendship Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 83:20


    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

    Issue #230 (Turbulence)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 57:36


    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

    Issue #229 (America's Most Wanted)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 54:59


    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

    Issue #228 (Yancy's Favorite Son)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 50:16


    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

    Issue #227 (White Lash)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 70:32


    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

    Issue #226 (Thinking Of Tomorrow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 61:02


    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

    Issue #225 (Devil's Advocate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 88:15


    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

    Issue #224 (Trouble In Gotham)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 106:53


    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

    Issue #223 (YN Krypto)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 72:34


    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

    Issue #222 (The Redacted Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 56:18


    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

    Issue #221 (Space Goons)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 52:59


    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

    Issue #220 (Blank Face)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 66:26


    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

    Issue #219 (Last Bird Standing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 80:34


    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

    Issue #217 (The Cousin Jeff Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 42:56


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

    Issue #215 (That Privilege)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 109:17


    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

    Issue #216 (Bridgestone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 85:56


    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

    Issue #214 (YNs In Gotham)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 83:36


    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

    Issue #213 (The New York Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 64:21


    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

    Patreon Preview: The Soapbox 003 (America Has A Problem)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 56:00


    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!

    Issue #212 (Kal Kinte)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 72:11


    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

    Issue #211 (Back To School)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 88:11


    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

    Issue #210 (Too Freaky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 68:45


    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

    Issue #209 (Not My Kraven)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 103:26


    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

    The Long Night: HOTD S2 Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 70:14


    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

    2024 Annual

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 117:03


    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

    The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 7 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 40:38


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

    The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 6 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 48:09


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

    Issue #208 (Darkness Ends)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 65:14


    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

    The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 5 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 34:02


    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

    Issue #207 (Jedi Police)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 68:53


    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

    The Long Night: HOTD S2 Episode 3 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 44:48


    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

    Issue #206 (Time Reveals All)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 86:48


    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

    Issue #205 (Other Side Of The Force)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 68:33


    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

    The Long Night: Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 56:23


    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

    Issue #204 (We Bald)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 91:15


    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

    Issue #203 (Jedi Academy Dropout)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 80:22


    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

    Patreon Preview: Secret Files #11 (Manslaughter United)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 75:14


    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

    Issue #202 (Predator Vs Police)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 80:48


    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

    Issue #201 (End Of The Beginning)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 72:52


    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

    Issue #200 (Time Flies)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 65:07


    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

    Issue #199 (Choosing Sides)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 64:37


    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

    Issue #198 (Euphoric)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 60:13


    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

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