What has The Black Variant covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Issue #288 (Anti Gravity w/ DJ Larry)", "Issue #287 (This Is Akira)", and "Issue #286 (Kraft Time)". The latest went out on 2 Oct 2026 and ran about 58 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Black Variant publish?

The Black Variant publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 74 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 294 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The Black Variant?

For The Black Variant, Booking Probability sits at 27/100, Listen Score at 35/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The Black Variant?

The Black Variant covers pop culture, comics, entertainment, film, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 7/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Black Variant

Hosted by Unknown Host · leisure · EN-US · 294 episodes

Audience: 7

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About this Podcast:

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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What is The Black Variant?

The Black Variant is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 294 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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The Black Variant
Issue #288 (Anti Gravity w/ DJ Larry)
Oct 2, 202658 min
Van & X discuss talk the Jordan Boys' Legacy in Lanterns. Plus - Jon Watts to kick off the next Star Wars trilogy, Sony/Amazon making Spider-Man: Clone Saga series, HBO's Aegon Conquest film gets release date and director, Superman: Man of tomorrow update, and more on The Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark Follow Larry: twitter.com/HelloDJLarry
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Issue #287 (This Is Akira)
Sep 25, 20261h 23m
Van & X discuss the nuking of Rushville, the Fall of the Manhunter, and the Life & Death of Hal Jordan in the latest Lanterns episodes. Plus - States cave to the Ellisons in the case of Paramount vs Public Interest, Daredevil cancelled at Season 3.....again, the latest in James Gunn's Gotham City, and more on Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
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Issue #286 (Kraft Time)
Sep 11, 202658 min
Van & X talk the Macons, love for married women and more in the latest episode of Lanterns. Plus - Wolverine game nears release date, Amazon cancels Spider-Noir as it wins 5 Emmys, The Batman - Part II set pics, and more on Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
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Issue #285 (The Greenest Lantern)
Sep 4, 202650 min
Van & X talk the origin of John Stewart in the latest episode of Lanterns. Plus - Spider Man: Brand New Day, latest on the Warner Bros/Paramount Merger, The Batman - Part II set reveals, Avengers: Endgame reshoots and more on Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
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Issue #284 (Making The Lantern)
Aug 28, 20261h 30m
Van & X talk John "Birdman" Stewart and Lanterns. Plus - the latest on the Warner Bros/Paramount Merger, The Batman - Part II set reveals, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II speaks on Wonder Man's cancellation, Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpasses Avengers: Endgame at the box office, and more on Black Variant. Tap in!Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblackvariantrnc Follow The Black Variant on Twitter: twitter.com/BlackVariantRNC Follow Van: twitter.com/1017Van Follow X: twitter.com/XTheExiled Follow Syd: twitter.com/SydSlidePark
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The Black Variant

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Black Variant?

About the host

Recent episodes

Issue #288 (Anti Gravity w/ DJ Larry)

Issue #287 (This Is Akira)

Issue #286 (Kraft Time)

Issue #285 (The Greenest Lantern)

Issue #284 (Making The Lantern)

Guest Appearances

Sebastian Stan

Adam Driver

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Best industries to pitch The Black Variant for

Podcasts like The Black Variant

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

The Black Variant

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Black Variant?

About the host

Recent episodes

Issue #288 (Anti Gravity w/ DJ Larry)

Issue #287 (This Is Akira)

Issue #286 (Kraft Time)

Issue #285 (The Greenest Lantern)

Issue #284 (Making The Lantern)

Guest Appearances

Sebastian Stan

Adam Driver

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Black Variant for

Podcasts like The Black Variant

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.