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Variant: The Podcast
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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 talks Comics, Movies, TV, gaming, and collectibles, as well as the latest geek news, rumors and whatever else they feel like.
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How Much Will Deadpool & Wolverine Change the MCU?
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 @...
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Could Elon Musk Really Buy Disney?
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
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Buy or Sell: Movies to See or Skip in 2024
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…
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Does Rebel Moon Prove Zack Snyder is Overrated?
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
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Jonathan Majors is Out - MCU Forced To Bring in Doctor Doom
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…
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Answering Questions While Doing the Hot Ones Wings Challenge
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
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It's Been Iger All Along
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...
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Is Marvel Intentionally Leaking It's Own Rumors?
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 @...
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Loki, The Marvels, and the Future of the MCU
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 -...
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Discovering a Secret $2 Million Dollar Comic Collection
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...
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Marvel's Collapse: Beginning Of The End For The MCU?
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...
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Do We Still Want This List of Movie Sequels?
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!...
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New York Comic Con Was Wild
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...
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Ahsoka Ends and Loki Begins
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!...
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Disney Spent HOW MUCH on the Marvels Movie??
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…
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Thrawn Finally Arrives & Star Wars Has Some Big Changes Coming | Episode 126
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…
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Anakin Returns to Complete Ahsoka's Training | Episode 125
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
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Is Dave Filoni Creating a Star Wars Multiverse? | Episode 124
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
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Does Ahsoka Have a Chance with Star Wars Fans? | Episode 123
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...
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Blue Beetle Should Not Be a Box Office Flop | Episode 122
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
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This is the Weirdest Podcast Yet | Episode 121
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...
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Should DC and Marvel End Their Legacy Characters? | Episode 120
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
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UFO's, Comic-Con, and Secret Invasion | Episode 119
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
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Episode 118 | Are Superhero Movies REALLY on the Decline?
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 @...
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Episode 117 | A Dangerous Game of Agree or Disagree
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…
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Episode 116 | Did The Flash Live Up To The Hype?
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
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Episode 115 | Warner Bros and DC Finally Hit the Reset Button
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
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Episode 114 | Wakanda Forever Hit Hard and Got it Right
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
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Episode 113 | The Best Moments in DC's Black Adam Movie
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
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Episode 112 | Why Did The Rock Spoil the Best Reveal in Black Adam?
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…
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Episode 111 | The MCU Completely Destroyed Thor
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
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Episode 110 | Lightning Round Return of the Podcast
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…
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Episode 109 | Thor Love and Thunder Could Have A Lot Going On
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
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Episode 108 | Latest Warner Shakeup Could Finally Set A Clear Course For DC Entertainment
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...
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Episode 107 | Moon Knight at the Halfway Mark
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
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Episode 106 | Deleted Joker Scene and Ranking the Movie Jokers
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
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Episode 105 | Is Marvel About to Change Mutant Origins?
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
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Episode 104 | Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Reveals the Inquisitors
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
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Episode 103 | Does The Batman Live Up to the Hype?
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
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We Watched The Batman | Spoiler-Free Review
Arris and Tim give their spoiler-free reactions to THE BATMAN movie! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/VariantPodcast
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Episode 102 | Peacemaker Finished Strong
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 @...
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Episode 101 | The Doctor Strange Trailer That Changed Everything
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 @...
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Episode 100 | Why Was Boba Fett an Afterthought in His Own Series?
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
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Episode 99 | The Return of the Mandalorian
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
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Episode 98 | That Moon Knight Trailer Though
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...
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Episode 97 | Has Boba Fett Become a Pacifist?
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
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Episode 96 | Where Does MCU Spider-Man Go After No Way Home?
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
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Episode 95 | Most Anticipated Things In Geekdom For 2022
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
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Episode 94 | Best of Geekdom 2021
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
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Episode 93 | Best Christmas Comics And Movies
In today's episode, Tim and Arris breakdown their favorite Christmas comics and movies! Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast
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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 talks Comics, Movies, TV, gaming, and collectibles, as well as the latest geek news, rumors and whatever else they feel like.
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