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Avatar: Braving the Elements

Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender then break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia you can’t get anywhere else. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life.
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Latest Episodes:

Lying to Your Boyfriend in Avatar: Seven Havens with Topher Ngo Nov 07, 2026

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Have you ever kept a big secret from your partner? On Avatar: Seven Havens, Jae and Datu haven't always been honest with each other. But we're telling the truth when we say that we're thrilled to have Datu's multi-talented voice Topher Ngo on the Avatar podcast! We discuss queer characters in the Avatarverse, Topher's iconic boy band background, Dante's surreal experience with sloths, and the growing collection of wanted posters for Avatar protagonists! This is Seven Havens Episode 10: Ghosts and Spirits!

Unmasking the Villain(?) of Avatar: Seven Havens with Dianne Doan Nov 06, 2026

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She put a face to The Faceless. On Avatar: Seven Havens, Zi believes that benders should join her revolutionary group. But today, her wonderful voice Dianne Doan joins US on the official Avatar podcast! We thought she was The Faceless Queen, but the truth is finally uncovered in Seven Havens Episode 9: The Envoys: Part Two. And stay tuned for our special Korraspondence segment with Avatarverse MVP Jennie Kwan! Twenty years ago, she was Suki on Avatar: The Last Airbender. Now, she's Empress Yeshe on Avatar: Seven Havens, and we're honored to celebrate the return of this warrior!

Telling the Truth in Avatar: Seven Havens with Akshay Khanna Oct 30, 2026

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You can't have found the Avatar because... he already has. The secret's out! Akshay Khanna, the voice of Karthik, is our latest guest! Karthik is dedicated to the survival of Ellora, even if he needs to withhold some information along the way. And not only is Karthik a Brigade commander-turned-captain, Akshay Khanna is also a fan-turned-voice actor, so he has plenty of thoughts to share on the Avatarverse! Welcome to the White Lotus... just don't tell Kayoko, okay? This is Seven Havens Episode 8: The Envoys: Part One! And don't miss our special Korraspondence segment with Jerry Huynh, the visual effects supervisor of the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie, including an exclusive look at the film's art book! A Deluxe Edition is also available featuring ten vellum chapter openers with a cloth slipcase box with foil stamping.

The Future of Korrasami in Avatar: Seven Havens with Seychelle Gabriel Oct 25, 2026

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So many people seem to think they know Korra. But no one knows her better than Asami. Seychelle Gabriel triumphantly returns for the Korrasami reunion we've all been waiting to see. She may even give an award-winning performance in the process! Ready to watch a mover with us? This is Seven Havens Episode 7: What Lies Beneath!

Getting a Character Named After You in Avatar: Seven Havens with Pramodh Manian Oct 23, 2026

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How did the father of the Avatars get his name? Studio coordinator at Avatar Studios Pramodh Manian has all the answers about Avatar: Seven Havens. He's been hard at work on various Avatar projects for years and now he's finally able to start talking about them with us! And don't miss our chat with the inspiring and hilarious Anjali Bhimani, the voice of Tala as well as more Seven Havens characters to come on our special Korraspondence segment! This is Seven Havens Episode 6: Night of the Afflicted!

We Found Classic Avatar Storyboards with Kenji Ono and William Niu Oct 18, 2026

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You've seen their names in the credits of Avatar for years. Kenji Ono and William Niu were instrumental in bringing Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra to life, and now they're back for Seven Havens! Since Kenji Ono is Book One Director and Current Supervising Producer and William Niu is Art Director, they both ensure that everything you see in Seven Havens helps tell the story and contributes to the unraveling mystery. For example, did you notice Jae and Datu's matching hair ties? And we've got to talk about those Korra and Asami dolls! There's so much more to discover in Seven Havens Episode 5: The One Left Behind!

Finding the Missing Bender in Seven Havens with Kimberly Woods Oct 16, 2026

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The Faceless have invaded Ellora, and our friend Uki has gone missing! While Jae and the girls search for Uki, we're thrilled to have found her voice actress Kimberly Woods! From studying neuroscience in Princeton to becoming a firebender in Avatar: Seven Havens, Kimberly Woods is on quite the journey! But can she use her brilliant mind to help us figure out what "portable sports" are? Find out in Seven Havens Episode 4: The Faceless! And stay tuned for Darren Barnet, the wonderful voice of Daemin, on our special Korraspondence segment!

How an Avatar Fan Became a Voice in Seven Havens with Major Curda Oct 11, 2026

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Ready to join the Bending Brigade? Jae is looking forward to welcoming you! And we too are thrilled to welcome Major Curda back to the Braving the Elements Podcast! First Major was an Avatar superfan who imagined themselves as an airbender, and now they're the voice of one of the main characters of the new Avatar series who just so happens to be an airbender! Talk about perfect casting! This is Seven Havens Episode 3: The Order!

Meet the Twin Avatars with Saheli Khan and Aishu Devan Oct 10, 2026

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Who are the voices of Pavi and Nisha, the mysterious leads of Avatar: Seven Havens? Allow us to introduce you to Saheli Khan and Aishu Devan! Now that the twin Avatars' secret is revealed, Saheli and Aishu can finally share how excited they are to be the stars of the all-new Avatar show! This is Seven Havens Episode 2: Into the Storm!

Solving the Mysteries of Avatar: Seven Havens with Sehaj Sethi, Ethan Spaulding, and Mike DiMartino Oct 09, 2026

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It's the first new Avatar series in 14 years, and it's a MYSTERY show! Co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, executive producer Ethan Spaulding, and executive producer and co-creator of the Avatarverse Mike DiMartino come together to discuss what it's like to create a series where everything we know about the world of Avatar has changed. We also review the definition of the word "haven," just in case you didn't know and were too afraid to ask! PLUS- stay tuned for BREAKING NEWS in the Avatarverse about a brand-new upcoming project! There's so much more on the horizon in our episode about the Avatar: Seven Havens series premiere, On the Horizon!

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