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Geek fandom is a vast and constantly growing space, and Variant covers nearly all of it. From the perspective of hosts Arris Quinones and Tim Connolly, this weekly Podcast will be talking Comics, Movies, TV, gaming, and collectibles, as well as the latest geek news, rumors and whatever else they fee…

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    • Feb 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 150 EPISODES

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    The Variant: The Podcast is an absolute gem for fans of the DC universe and comics in general. Hosted by Arris Quinones and Tim Connolly, this podcast is a true delight to listen to.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' incredible comic knowledge. They have a deep understanding of the DC universe and their passion for comics shines through in every episode. Whether they are discussing recent comic book events or delving into the origins of beloved characters, their insights are always informative and engaging. It's clear that they have done their research and their expertise adds a level of credibility to their discussions.

    Another great aspect of The Variant: The Podcast is its positive and upbeat tone. The hosts create a welcoming environment where listeners can immerse themselves in the world of comics without any negativity or cynicism. Their enthusiasm is infectious and it's refreshing to hear such positive commentary on comic book content.

    However, one downside to this podcast is its inconsistent schedule. While the content itself is fantastic, there are often gaps between episodes that can be frustrating for eager listeners. It would be great if the hosts could establish a more regular release schedule to keep fans engaged and excited.

    In conclusion, The Variant: The Podcast is a must-listen for any fan of comics or the DC universe. With its knowledgeable hosts, positive atmosphere, and insightful discussions, it offers a truly enjoyable listening experience. Despite its occasional scheduling inconsistencies, this podcast remains a top choice for anyone looking for quality comic-related content.



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    Latest episodes from Variant: The Podcast

    How Much Will Deadpool & Wolverine Change the MCU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 54:55


    Now that we've got our first look at the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie, how much will it actually impact the MCU? Other topics include the Fantastic Four cast, King Kong getting a gauntlet, and more. Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Could Elon Musk Really Buy Disney?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 63:46


    In this episode, Tim and Arris discuss Elon Musk's multi-front counterpunch against Disney, and the possibility of an Elon Musk lead investment group aquire the Walt Disney Company.  Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com  

    Buy or Sell: Movies to See or Skip in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 82:51


    There's a long list of movies set for release in 2024, and in this episode, Arris and Tim play a round of Buy or Sell to decide which ones they'll see and which they'll skip. Other topics include James Gunn casting of Milly Alcock as the new Supergirl, Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League issues, and the recent Epic Universe announcements by Universal Studios. Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Does Rebel Moon Prove Zack Snyder is Overrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 67:14


    The Podcast returns for a new Season with Arris and Tim discussing a wide range of topics, including whether Rebel Moon proves that Zack Snyder is overrated. Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Jonathan Majors is Out - MCU Forced To Bring in Doctor Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 79:20


    In this episode, Arris and Tim talk about Jonathan Majors officially being dropped by Marvel Studios and the shift to Doctor Doom as the main villain for the MCU. Other topics include, the massive Insomniac Games leak and Warner Bros possibly merging with another big studio. Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Answering Questions While Doing the Hot Ones Wings Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 28:33


    For today's holiday special, Arris and Tim ask each other challenging questions while trying the Hot Ones Wing challenge for your holiday entertainment! Happy Holidays and enjoy the pain! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com  

    It's Been Iger All Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 81:25


    Arris and Tim are joined by Tom "ComicTom" Garcia for another Hot 5 list, and then take a closer look at Bob Iger's version of events leading to Disney's current troubles. Follow ComicTom101: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/comictom101 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/comictom101/ Mystery Mail Call - https://www.comictom101.com/   Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Is Marvel Intentionally Leaking It's Own Rumors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 78:26


    In this episode, Tim and Arris discuss the recent rumors surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe and comments by Bob Iger, along with castings for Superman: Legacy and the rising popularity of Godzilla and the Monsterverse! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Loki, The Marvels, and the Future of the MCU

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 86:56


    Tom "ComicTom" Garcia joins Arris and Tim to talk about the Loki season 2 impact on the MCU, The Marvels, and where Marvel might do to restore it's cinematic franchise. We also introduce a new monthly segment call called, The Hot Five!   Follow ComicTom101: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/comictom101 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/comictom101/ Mystery Mail Call - https://www.comictom101.com/   Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Discovering a Secret $2 Million Dollar Comic Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 93:34


    Arris and Tim are joined by the Golden Age Guru, Jeff Itkin, to discuss his insane discovery and acquisition of a Secret comic collection, with over 350,000 books ranging from the 1940's to 2022. This is a story you have to hear. Follow the Golden Age Guru on IG: https://bit.ly/3Gg7o4I Follow ComicTom101 on YouTube Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Marvel's Collapse: Beginning Of The End For The MCU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 43:58


    In this episode, Tim and Arris are joined by Jeff Itkin, the Golden Age Guru, to give their reactions to the now infamous Variety article detailing the current crisis at Marvel Studios. Follow the Golden Age Guru on Instagram @goldenageguru Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Do We Still Want This List of Movie Sequels?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 70:55


    In this episode, Arris and Tim talk Loki, recent comments by Kevin Feige, and whether we really still want the list of delayed sequels listed by Screen Rant. Use our invite link to set up your FREE on Whatnot and follow VariantComics to get a $10 Credit toward your first buy! https://whatnot.com/invite/variantcomics Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    New York Comic Con Was Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 59:26


    In this episode, Tim and Arris talk about the wild time at New York Comic Con 2023, including hosting the Skybound Energon Universe panel, Variant's new Whatnot shop launch, announcing Arris' next original comic - Rise of the Kokin, interviewing Rob Liefeld, and much more.  Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Ahsoka Ends and Loki Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 67:46


    In this episode, Arris and Tim discuss the Ahsoka finale, the return of the Loki series, and Variant's new Whatnot shop where we'll be dropping exclusive and limited-edition collectibles! Follow Variant for FREE on Whatnot and get up to $200 toward your first purchase when! https://whatnot.com/invite/variantcomics - First Variant X Whatnot Exclusives drop hits on 10/13/23, during NYCC! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Disney Spent HOW MUCH on the Marvels Movie??

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 56:57


    Tim and Arris discuss a range of topics, starting with the shocking budget for the upcoming Marvel's movie, and whether Disney is facing another financial failure. Other topics include James Gunn's recent DCU update, the Rock and John Cena returning to the WWE, and Ahsoka episode 7.   Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Thrawn Finally Arrives & Star Wars Has Some Big Changes Coming | Episode 126

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 73:04


    Let's talk Ahsoka, episode 6, because Thrawn has finally arrived in the live-action Star Wars universe and he brought Nightsisters with him! Tim and Arris have a lot to say about all the big reveals that Dave Filoni rolled out in this episode.   Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Anakin Returns to Complete Ahsoka's Training | Episode 125

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 57:50


    Arris and Tim discuss the return of Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka episode 5, and how the confrontation between him and his former apprentice have huge significance. Join in on the conversation! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com    

    Is Dave Filoni Creating a Star Wars Multiverse? | Episode 124

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 35:12


    In this episode, Tim and Arris discuss the latest episodes of Ahsoka and whether Dave Filoni is using the series to set up a Star Wars multiverse.   Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Does Ahsoka Have a Chance with Star Wars Fans? | Episode 123

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 66:55


    Topics include a Spoiler discussion on the first two episodes of Ahsoka, the Epic Universe park being built at Universal Studios Orlando, Arris being a Swifty, why the Movie Studios would allow a duel strike to happen now, and more! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Blue Beetle Should Not Be a Box Office Flop | Episode 122

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 68:30


    Tim and Arris have a full spoiler conversation on the Blue Beetle movie, compare it to other recent DC Films, and explain why it should not be a flop at the box office! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    This is the Weirdest Podcast Yet | Episode 121

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 64:39


    The Podcast quickly goes off the rails as Arris and Tim have A LOT on their minds, leading to topics from government conspiracies to the weak TMNT box office, to Gal Gadot staying or going as Wonder Woman, and Smash or Pass. Hold on to your butts, as the boys unleash the most hyperactive episode yet!    Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Should DC and Marvel End Their Legacy Characters? | Episode 120

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 55:01


    Arris and Tim take questions from the audience and debate whether DC and Marvel should ever bring an end to their legacy characters!    Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    UFO's, Comic-Con, and Secret Invasion | Episode 119

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 54:18


    Tim and Arris discuss how Hollywood's absence changed SDCC 2023, the disastrous conclusion to Marvel's Secret Invasion series, and why the Congressional hearings on UFO's has Arris feeling disturbed!    Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Episode 118 | Are Superhero Movies REALLY on the Decline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 60:10


    Variant: The Podcast is officially Back! In this episode, Arris and Tim return to discuss the serious decline in box office success for Comic Book movies. What's REALLY causing the fall off? Join the discussion! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast Get Variant Merch @ https://variantcomics.com

    Episode 117 | A Dangerous Game of Agree or Disagree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 44:38


    In this 4th of July Special, Tim and Arris play a danderous game of Agree or Disagree. Hitting on topics like "Is Kathleen Kennedy to blame for the failures at LucasFilm?" and "How bad was Marvel Phase 4?". Things could get bumpy, so hold on to your butts! The Podcast returns to it's regular weekly schedule on July 24th! Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast

    Episode 116 | Did The Flash Live Up To The Hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 64:18


    Arris Quinones and Tim Connolly return to the mics to give their takes on The Flash movie and the return of Michael Keaton Batman, as well as discuss the future of Variant: The Podcast!   Watch the Video Version of the Variant the Podcast

    Episode 115 | Warner Bros and DC Finally Hit the Reset Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 59:57


    Arris and Tim close out the year with a look at the massive shakeups happening at both DC and Marvel Studios, and give their takes on the biggest winners and losers in all of it! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 114 | Wakanda Forever Hit Hard and Got it Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 34:32


    In this episode, Tim and Arris pay tribute to the great Kevin Conroy, and give their take on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!   Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 113 | The Best Moments in DC's Black Adam Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 34:48


    Arris and Tim give their reactions to the Black Adam movie and discuss whether it did in fact change the course of DC films. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast    

    Episode 112 | Why Did The Rock Spoil the Best Reveal in Black Adam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 26:11


    Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson recently went on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and spoiled the biggest reveal and fan moment in Black Adam. Arris and Tim return to the Podcast and give their stunned reaction to the news. Other topics include, the best moments in the finale of She-Hulk! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 111 | The MCU Completely Destroyed Thor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 60:28


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim discuss Thor: Love and Thunder and why they think the MCU has completely ruined Thor. They also give their take on the Obi-Wan Kenobi finale and overall series. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 110 | Lightning Round Return of the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 73:55


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim return with a lightning round topic blitz of everything that happened while they were away from the mic! From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to Obi-Wan Kenobi to the first Black Adam trailer, and everything in between! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 109 | Thor Love and Thunder Could Have A Lot Going On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 54:28


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim talk about all the possibilities for Thor: Love and Thunder, along with their take on Moon Knight episode 4. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 108 | Latest Warner Shakeup Could Finally Set A Clear Course For DC Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 97:28


    In today's episode, Tim and Arris talk about the recent merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery, and why it could finally provide DC Entertainment with a clear direction. Other topics include Moon Knight episode 3 and spoiler reaction to Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 107 | Moon Knight at the Halfway Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 59:33


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim return to give their take on Moon Knight, and explain why they haven't seen Morbius. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 106 | Deleted Joker Scene and Ranking the Movie Jokers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 55:24


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim give their thoughts on Matt Reeves' deleted Joker scene from THE BATMAN and rank all the movie Jokers. The Batman: Deleted Joker Scene at Arkham 2022 - Barry Keoghan (4K)  Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 105 | Is Marvel About to Change Mutant Origins?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 88:30


    In today's episode, Tim and Arris discuss Marvel's move to change the origins of Mutants in both comics and the MCU. Other topics include reactions to the Ms. Marvel trailer, the Darth Maul news for the Kenobi series, and more. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 104 | Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Reveals the Inquisitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 51:53


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim give their take on the first #ObiWanKenobi teaser, as well as Warner Bros and DC pushing back most of their 2022 film slate. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    Episode 103 | Does The Batman Live Up to the Hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 85:40


    In this episode, Tim and Arris talk about all the big moments in THE BATMAN, and whether it lived up to the hype! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: Variant the Podcast

    We Watched The Batman | Spoiler-Free Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 18:34


    Arris and Tim give their spoiler-free reactions to THE BATMAN movie! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/VariantPodcast

    Episode 102 | Peacemaker Finished Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 106:33


    In today's episode, Arris and Tim talk about the Peacemaker finale, what's really happening with Amazon's Rings of Power series, and why DC is doing another Crisis event. Other topics include Cobra Kai and The Old Republic: Legacy of the Sith trailer. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 101 | The Doctor Strange Trailer That Changed Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 111:08


    In today's episode, Tim and Arris break down their thoughts and all the possibilities opened up with the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Super Bowl trailer! Other topics include, the Rings of Power teaser and Moon Knight. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Why Was Boba Fett an Afterthought in His Own Series?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 98:26


    For our 100th Episode, Arris and Tim talk about the final two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 99 | The Return of the Mandalorian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 88:42


    In today's Episode, Arris and Tim talk about the Return of the Mandalorian in The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 and take questions from the Variant Nation! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 98 | That Moon Knight Trailer Though

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 93:46


    In today's Episode, Arris and Tim give their reactions to the Moon Knight trailer and discuss the latest episodes of Peacemaker and The Book of Boba Fett. Other topics include the first look at HBO's Batgirl, Geoff Johns returning to DC with Flashpoint Beyond, Death of the Justice League in issue #75, and more! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 97 | Has Boba Fett Become a Pacifist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 92:52


    In today's Episode, Arris and Tim discuss The Book of Boba Fett and whether the writers have made Boba too soft. Other topics include, Darth Bane, The Bat and The Cat trailer and audience questions! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 96 | Where Does MCU Spider-Man Go After No Way Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 78:03


    In today's Episode, Arris and Tim talk about what the future might be for Spider-Man in the MCU, after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Other topics include the Disney+ Hawkeye series, and The Book of Boba Fett! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 95 | Most Anticipated Things In Geekdom For 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 68:23


    In today's episode, Tim and Arris kick off 2022 by breaking down their most anticipated movies, tv shows, and comics in the new year. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 94 | Best of Geekdom 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 88:31


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! To close out 2021, Arris and Tim highlight their favorite things from Geekdom this year, including comics, movies, and TV series! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast  

    Episode 93 | Best Christmas Comics And Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 55:41


    In today's episode, Tim and Arris breakdown their favorite Christmas comics and movies! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

    Episode 92 | Ranking All The Spider-Man Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 89:48


    In today's episode, Tim and Arris rank all the live action Spider-Man movies to date, just before Spider-Man: No Way Home hits theaters! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

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