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Who is the host of The Black Variant?

The Black Variant is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under leisure (animation) and has published 294 episodes.

How many episodes does The Black Variant have?

The Black Variant has published 294 episodes.

What topics does The Black Variant cover?

The Black Variant regularly covers leisure, animation, manga. It sits in the leisure category, with a animation focus.

Is it hard to get booked on The Black Variant?

The Black Variant is accessible for guests with genuine leisure expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The Black Variant currently accepting guest pitches?

The Black Variant hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are The Black Variant episodes?

Episodes of The Black Variant average 74 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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The Black Variant

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

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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. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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Unknown Host hosts The Black Variant, a leisure show with 294 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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The Black Variant
Issue #282 (The Tribal Spider)
Aug 7, 20261h 31m
Van & X return for a jam-packed edition of The Black Variant as Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashes records. Plus - Mahershala Ali finally speaks out on Blade during promo for upcoming movie 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother', Samara Weaving cast as Emma Frost and more in X-Men round-up, Paramount/Warner Bros trial date is set, and more this week 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
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Issue #281 (Spider's Web)
Jul 31, 20261h 21m
It's a very special San Diego Comic-Con edition of The Black Variant as Spider-Man: Brand New Day premieres in theaters. Plus - MCU in Hall H, DC Comics jam-packed SDCC announcements, Federal Judge pauses Warner Bros/Paramount merger, and more this week 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
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Issue #280 (Genosha Pack)
Jul 24, 20261h 7m
The Black Variant breakdown the long-awaited Avengers: Doomsday trailer. Plus - X-Men 97, Clayface official trailer, Marvel Comics fire the Editor-in-Chief, major update on Paramount/WB merger, and more this week 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
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Emergency Pod: Doomsday Trailer Reaction
Jul 21, 202620 min
Doomsday Talk!
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Issue #279 (Vinny Del Negro)
Jul 17, 20261h 15m
The Black Variant returns to talk The Batman - Part II camera test + latest delay. Plus - 12 States, Writers Guild of America, and Shareholders all sue to block the Warner Bros/Paramount takeover, the Death of Magneto in X-Men '97, Rhaenyra takes the throne in House of the Dragon, and more this week 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
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Sebastian Stan

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Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

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What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

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The Black Variant

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Black Variant?

About the host

Recent episodes

Issue #282 (The Tribal Spider)

Issue #281 (Spider's Web)

Issue #280 (Genosha Pack)

Emergency Pod: Doomsday Trailer Reaction

Issue #279 (Vinny Del Negro)

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.

The Black Variant

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Black Variant?

About the host

Recent episodes

Issue #282 (The Tribal Spider)

Issue #281 (Spider's Web)

Issue #280 (Genosha Pack)

Emergency Pod: Doomsday Trailer Reaction

Issue #279 (Vinny Del Negro)

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.