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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:

Sozin's Comet: Part 1 & 2 with Evanna Lynch Sep 03, 2024

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With Sozin’s Comet only a few days away, Zuko shares the Fire Lord’s plans with Team Avatar. They must stop him before the comet arrives, but when the time comes, will Aang have the heart to do what he must to save his friends and restore balance to the world? It’s a heavy burden to carry (good thing it's him and not us!).

Janet and Dante are joined once again by Evanna Lynch for the first half of this spectacular series finale!

Best Redemption with Gene Luen Yang Aug 27, 2024

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Forget about main character ENERGY, let’s talk about some character DEVELOPMENT.

Janet and Dante welcome back award-winning artist, and the writer of the first 5 ATLA graphic novels, Gene Luen Yang, for a thoughtful discussion about redemption - which characters deserve it, the importance of redemption in a storyline, and who had the best redemption arc of the ATLA animated series (and possibly ALL of American television???).

The Elemental Players with Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, & John O'Bryan Aug 20, 2024

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Janet and Dante take a closer look at the marvel that is ‘The Ember Island Players’, getting the inside scoop from the writers of the episode: Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, and John O'Bryan. Then, Janet shares some fan-favorite moments and we find out if the writers ever really believed ‘Zutara’ could exist.

Were they just humoring us??? Tune in to find out!

‘The Ember Island Players’ with Andrea Romano Aug 13, 2024

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From the icy South Pole, to the heart of Ba Sing Se - featuring singing nomads, pirates, and a surprisingly knowledgeable merchant of cabbage, it’s ‘The Ember Island Players’.

Janet and Dante are joined by legendary Voice Director, Andrea Romano, to talk about this LEGENDARY episode where team Avatar stumbles upon a play about themselves and their adventures. The trio recalls their own experiences working together on past Avatar projects, and Andrea gives an inside look into what it was like to direct the star-studded (and unexpected!) group of guest actors in this hilarious tale.

Favorite Non-Benders with Hector Navarro Aug 06, 2024

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Janet and Dante are joined once again by expert of all things Avatarverse, Hector Navarro, to give some love to the sterling non-bender characters who show us time and again their ability to defeat the toughest adversaries, come up with perfect plans, or make or break someone else's! From total powerhouses like Sokka and Suki to Mai, Ty Lee, and more - these characters prove that you don’t have to master earth, fire, water, or air to be completely in your element!

The Southern Raiders with Jennie Kwan Jul 30, 2024

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It's the welcome return of the original voice of Suki, Jennie Kwan, who joins Janet and Dante for a deeper dive into the fate of Katara and Sokka's mother. Strap in for this emotional rollercoaster as Zuko and Katara team up for the ultimate side quest filled with heartbreak and healing in, ‘The Southern Raiders’.

The Gaang’s Bending Evolutions with Antoine Bandele Jul 23, 2024

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Janet and Dante continue their journey to become officially unofficial professors of the Avatarverse as they are joined by Author, YouTuber, and Avatar expert, Antoine Bandele, to talk about the fiercest benders throughout the series. From the most iconic bending moments to the most underrated, the group nerds out about some of our favorite bending prodigies.

Fire Nation Vacation Jul 16, 2024

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You know it, we know it, and if you don’t know yet, Dante will surely remind you - there are a lot of good people in the Fire Nation! Join special guests Amytess Girgis and Lexie Henning, along with our favorite co-hosts Janet and Dante, to celebrate just that. From cool towns to spicy foods to festivals and culture, there's a lot to love in this complicated nation with a deep and layered history. Flameo, everyone!

‘The Boiling Rock: Part 2’ with Josh Hamilton & May Chan Jul 09, 2024

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Dive into part two of the most epic escape! Janet and Dante are once again joined by episode writers May Chan and Josh Hamilton for the twists and turns of ‘The Boiling Rock: Part 2’.

We see just how much ‘Uncle Warden’ gets into everyone’s business, talk about the least ideal place to run into an ex, and catch yet another surprise appearance of everyone’s favorite “people person”.

Favorite Adversaries with Ethan Schulteis Jul 02, 2024

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From Admiral Zhao to the Fire Lord himself, Team Avatar has had their fair share of fiery foes - but how do we really feel about their greatest enemies?

Ethan Schulteis joins Janet and Dante for a lively discussion drilling down into some of the adversaries we've met in Books One, Two, and Three. Who’s the most fun? Who deserves redemption? And how do badgers fit into all of this?? Tune in to find out!

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