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Episode #118 - 'Legend of Korra' - 2x03, 2x04 - Mean whales Jul 26, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 3, "Civil Wars: Part 1" and season 2, episode 4, "Civil Wars: Part 2."
Superfans: Natalie
Newbies: Ariana and Brittany
Fun facts:
Our desks are messy, have Disney characters, and are sometimes not our own!
The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 3, "Civil Wars: Part 1" AND The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 4, "Civil Wars: Part 2":

-What are the politics of the Northern and Southern Water Tribe?
-Unalaq, why does Korra trust him?
-Verrick is Howard Stark
-But he is too dumb to actually plan something sinister
-Naturally, Jun Li is Pepper Potts
-"Oh, he's in the bear"
-With the threat of war, Korra's excuse is that she does not know how to stop fights
-Did anyone explain to her what an Avatar is?
-We're just frustrated with Korra. Very frustrated. We're basically Mako.
-Prison break! "This ain't no Boiling Rock" (It's lamer)
-Trails! But everyone dies
-Bolin draws you back into Korra's story
-Asami is still the best
-The girl Zuko abandoned in an alley is BACK!
-Dante Basco's Zuko voice IRL creeps us out
-Sokka is still dead
-What's with the portals though?
-Hot Topic betrothal necklaces
-Eska, a woman scorned, has more power than Korra in her spirit mode
-Moment for Lin
Now for the TRULY important stuff: Aang kids!
-Fanfic! Go read it!
-Bumi, Kya, and Tenzin hash it out
-Tenzin was not aware that Aang favorited him
-Aang was terrible. We offer some counseling.
-Tenzin was much younger, but Aang should have known better
-Marriage was a rough time for these two crazy kids
-Zutara 4 eva
-It is as harsh as we theorized, but we can't believe the show went there
-Can we justify Aang's parenting
-But they are ALL air nation people
-Priorities shift, but should Katara really be left at home?
-We talk about our siblings!
-Kya is amazing and is someone we want to hang out with
-Bumi and Aang TEARBENDING
-Mitch, we really didn't want to talk about Korra
-Ikki! The best pet names in the world
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-Hashtag-lastshipwrecker
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-Natalie and Brittany tackle a long email
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Episode #117 - 'Legend of Korra' - 2x01, 2x02 - Vacation Tenzin Jul 19, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 1, "Rebel Spirit" and season 2, episode 2, "The Southern Lights."
Superfans: Natalie, Mitch, and Caitlin
Newbies: Ariana
The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 1, "Rebel Spirit":
-Time jump! Sometimes the announcer has useful information
-What is going on with Korra's attitude, especially with the kids?
-Happy six month anniversary Mako and Korra- What we think
-Aang and Katara children are the best. Can we just watch them?
-New Bumi is the best! (Brittany has control of these notes)
-Korra the new Yue?
-Get ready for some extreme hairbending
-Battle of the Water Chiefs- Spirit day is a now a Hallmark holiday
-Can the superfans just act out the comics for us newbies?
-"I know you don't try to suck, but you do anyway"
-Can you classify a person as a type of bender? Angsty firebenders?
-Ariana met a MaKorra shipper at Comic-Con!
-The twins, love them or hate them?
-Aubry Plaza!
-Dead Sokka card
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 2, "The Southern Lights":
-VACATION TENZIN
-What is going on with Korra? Is she just bored?
-"She's like a bird"
-Is Korra rebelling or does she actually trust Unalaq?
-Should Korra have a Hunger Games style tour?
-Korra heads off into the forest and does something that pleases Unalaq, stay tuned
-Is Unalaq evil? What's with those battleships?
-Everything changed when the Northern Water Tribe ships attacked!
-Southern Air Temple are creepy fangirls
-Pema is basically the Virgin Mary
-Kya and Bumi are actually air nation people!
-They didn't even know that Aang had other children!
-"Bumi could make airbender babies!"
-Airbender genetics lesson
-Let's discuss father Aang, Tenzin was probably the favorite
-Katara should get some credit for keeping the family together
-But Bumi went on to serve in the United Forces and work with Zuko's grandkid
-Jinora's spiritual connections
-She should be the Avatar
-If Korra doesn't want to do something, she won't, but she should have responsibility earlier, raise her better?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-What is going on with the Pema hate?
-Aang's kids are the Marauders of the Avatar world. We need more.
-Bloodbending sound effects are gross, but should it be outlawed?
-No one knows who we are!
-Some fun facts!
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Episode #116 - 'Legend of Korra' - 1x11, 1x12 - Keep on flying Jul 13, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 1, episode 11, "Skeletons in the Closet," and season 1, episode 12, "Endgame."
Superfans: Caitlin, Mitch, and special guest Jack
Newbies: Brittany
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 11, "Skeletons in the Closet":
-Brittany is confused why everyone thought Asami was Amon
-Remember when Brittany thought that Zuko's scar was face paint, well this time it was!
-We're glad there was an entire episode for the Noatak and Tarrlok backstory
-Even with the backstory we still don't feel for Noatak
-Such severe, much brutal
-These episodes were for children?
-A real life Tenzin reference appears
-Blood bending is not cool, ever (we talk a lot about ATLA this week)
-What is Amon's reasoning for fighting for equality while taking people's freedom?
-We need Noatak and Tarrlok: The College Years comics
-Brittany is just going to get over the fact that we are in the 1920's
-Katara is a healer-BAMF
-Rare skills are much more common, but some people still can't master the specialties
-There is a huge battle, but plenty of parachutes to save everyone (kind of)
-We want more bending!
-This group is definitely over the romance
-BUMI, BUMI, BUMI
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 12, "Endgame":
-The rally of truth has some awesome firebending
-The airbenders are caught! Lin's work was for nothing
-We feel helpless watching Tenzin locked up
-Mitch reminds us that he is not TeamPema
-Azula is better than Mako, duh
-Jafar, Aladdin, Ariel, and Prince Eric make special appearances in our Disney references
-Did the Lieutenant die? HASHTAGTHEPARACHUTES
-Ariana and Brittany were both excited to see three books of Korra relearning bending
-But that's not the case, we like what we like
-Amon is a strong fighter, but Mako impressing him was pretty cool
-Korra can airbend now!
-Why did Amon give up?
-So was this a double-suicide or a murder-suicide?
-Asami finally has a moment we've been waiting for
-AANG ARRIVES
-Lin gets her bending back, was Tenzin's gaze a bit too noticeable?
-Brittany makes her predictions for season 2, including a Tenzin/Bumi Odd Couple spinoff
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-Newbies answer if their expectations were met
-The Boulder returns
-A very special email
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Episode #115 - 'Legend of Korra' - 1x09, 1x10 - Sexual Tenzin Jul 05, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 1, episode 9, "Out of the Past," and season 1, episode 10, "Turning the Tides."
Superfans: Caitlin and Mitch
Newbies: Ariana and Karen
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 9, "Out of the Past":
-Tarrlock is such a slimeball.
-We're so interested in Lin and Tenzin's relationship.
-The adults are so useful.
-The kids, not so much.
-It's SO sad when benders get their powers taken away.
-Is losing your bending permanent?
-Lin is SO BADASS.
-Who is Amon??
-We talk again about how he can take away bending.
-FLASHBACKS.
-The Gaang is so attractive.
-Who else is still alive?
-Why is Bloodbending illegal?
-Could Bloodbending ever not be painful?
-Why wasn't Katara at the trial?
-Was there anything else significant at the trial?
-Did we feel bad when Tarrlock's bending was taken away?
-Why did Amon take Tarrlock?
-Do we like Naga?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 10, "Turning the Tides":
-Mako sucks so bad.
-Pema is such a sore winner.
-We have so many Lin feels.
-How do we feel about Team Avatar working together again?
-Moment of silence for Lin.
-Tenzin the Breeder returns.
-End of the world: Great for having kids.
-Even those kids are so badass.
-Aang probably never met his grandkids. :(
-Is Asami in trouble?
-GENERAL IROH!?!?!?!?!?!?
-We like smart villains.
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-We're going to Comic-Con!
-There might be Korra news.
-Grown up gaang is so attractive.
-The evolution of swimwear in the Avatar-verse is...strange.
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Episode #114 - 'Legend of Korra' - 1x07, 1x08 - Slimebender Jun 28, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 1, episode 7, "The Aftermath," and season 1, episode 8, "When Extremes Meet."
Superfans: Michal, Caitlin, Jack
Newbies: Brittany
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 7, "The Aftermath":
-Asami first impressions
-Hiroshi, did we see it coming?
-Korra moves quickly, how does that make us look at the plot
-Lin will be a badder ass
-We love the Toph family line
-SECRET TUNNEL
-Platinum mech suits are kind of difficult to beat
-Do NOT insult Toph's metalbending ability
-What else is out there that Amon is working on?
-There are rules of earthbending we may never understand
-Asami's backstory- emotions!
-Asami makes a rough choice to go against the Equalists
-Korra and Asami have had it easy, but now...
-Asami runs with the benders now!
-Consequences: Lin's metalbenders are kidnapped, Lin must step down
-This show has a lot more adult elements to pay attention to
-Tarrlok is the element of slime
-Lin and Tenzin? Huh?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 8, "When Extremes Meet":
-Less equalists! More antagonists!
-The ending! But first, Ikki
-We love her because she has no limits
-But seriously, how do they get on and off of Air Temple Island?
-Milo being Milo
-Korra has some sad times after Tarrlok insults her Avatar-ness (rude)
-Team Avatar HURRAY!
-Friendships are the core of Korra (get it!?)
-They also work incredibly well together as a crime fighting team
-But equalist activity is revving up the anti-nonbender agenda
-The danger in the story lines are much deeper than some other shows
-Tarrlok having all this power is a bit terrifying
-Everyone is arrested and its all up to Korra once again
-Korra and Tarrlok fight
-Tarrlok is so dangerous, but how dangerous?
-BLOODBENDING
-Bending is beautiful, we but it can also be horrifying
-More flashbacks and they are emotionally charged
-Why did Sokka have to die? Why?
-What is Tarrlok up to and where is he taking Korra?
-We're in for some more intensity!
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-CAITLIN'S TENZIN IMPRESSION!
-Listeners are tuning into Veronica Mars and Firefly!
-Still plenty of A:TLA love as well
-A new theory for why Lin and Tenzin broke up
-Fans from Brazil are so kind!
-iTunes review from Avatar Central!
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Episode #113 - 'Legend of Korra' - 1x05, 1x06 - Not Another ReWatchable Podcast Jun 21, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 1, episode 5, "The Spirit of Competition," and season 1, episode 6, "And the Winner is..."
Superfans: Natalie and Donya
Newbies: Ariana and Karen
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 5, "The Spirit of Competition":
-Are we invested in any of the relationships at this point?
-Let's break it down. Mako and Korra?
-What about Bolin and Korra?
-And Asami and Mako?
-Let's not forget about Pabu and noodles.
-We don't hate Mako completely.
-The brothers making up was so cute.
-Are we surprised by anyone's actions in this episode?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 6, "And the Winner is...":
-Ariana talks about her Amon theory.
-The newbies still don't trust Asami.
-Amon takes the emo wolf bat guy's powers away. Do we care?
-What kind of threat does he pose?
-Do the non-benders have a point?
-Is bending a big part of a person's identity?
-Is there a case for Amon and his idea that benders think they're better than non-benders?
-We compare all of this to Harry Potter and X-Men.
-Why hasn't Amon taken Korra's bending away?
-How do we feel about Lin and Tenzin's past relationship?
-We want a TV show about the gaang's kids.
-How did Aang and Lin get along "famously"?
-Did everyone catch the flashback this episode?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-Are we over Korra's bullheadedness?
-Mako is a hottie.
-We know #thething.
-Someone did spot a statue of Zuko.
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Episode #112 - 'Legend of Korra' - 1x03, 1x04 - We're All Kevin Bacon Jun 14, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 1, episode 3, "The Revelation," and season 1, episode 4, "A Voice in the Night."
Superfans: Michal and Mitch
Newbies: Brittany and Karen
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 3, "The Revelation":
-This show jumps right into the middle of the action from the start.
-Korra is lacking a lot of life essentials.
-Why did Bolin agree to help the Triple Threat Triad?
-How old is the Krew?
-Are Mako and Korra the Zutara 2.0?
-Regardless, they work well together.
-Everything changed when the bug-eyed ninjas attacked.
-Are they scary?
-We're not so sure about the lightning bending this time around.
-What did we think of Amon's speech?
-Do we think he has a point?
-Who is Amon? We totally have it figured out.
-It's good that Korra admits how terrified she is.
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 4, "A Voice in the Night":
-Asami. How do we feel?
-Fifty Shades of...Avatar?
-Was it right for Mako to drop Korra so quickly?
-Teen Wolf reference for the win!
-We're learning a lot about Korra's mental state.
-Is Tarrlok evil?
-So many love children.
-How did we think the final battle was going to go down?
-Why didn't Amon take her bending away?
-LOOK AT AANG.
-Did we see a statue of Zuko in this episode?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-Karen's got a Comic-Con incentive.
-We're on the same level as Orange is the New Black!
-We talk about the music and animation again.
-All Gran-Gran Katara's friends are dead.
-Have we seen Play It Again, Dick?
-Are bending and eye color traits linked?
-We talk a little more about Korra's personality.
-And someone gets an iTunes incentive.
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Episode #111 - 'Legend of Korra' - 1x01, 1x02 - Rulebending Jun 07, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 1, episode 1, "Welcome to Republic City" and season 1, episode 2, "Leaf in the Wind."
Superfans: Natalie and Caitlin
Newbies: Brittany and Karen
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 1, "Welcome to Republic City":
-Oh, we love our Ariana synopses.
-How did we like the new intro?
-Aang is really gone, guys.
-But ONE of us doesn't care.
-How did we feel about baby Korra?
-What about grown-up Korra?
-We all fell in love with Tenzin immediately.
-Natalie breaks down Aang's grandchildren for us.
-How is there another sky bison?
-Brittany has a theory as to how Sokka died.
-Is it weird Tenzin has to teach his father's reincarnation?
-How do we feel about Naga?
-Were we expecting technology to be this advanced?
-Is it okay to glorify the bending in the show?
-Are we Team Avatar or Team Equality?
-Korra kind of destroyed...everything.
-Toph had a daughter!
-Ariana should write an in between series.
-Who thought it was a good idea to give Korra a press conference?
-Did the end of this episode set up a villain?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
The Legend of Korra season 1, episode 2, "Leaf in the Wind":
-What's the most important part of this episode?
-Do we like probending?
-Is being entitled a result of being the Avatar?
-Why can't Korra airbend?
-How do we feel about Bolin and Mako?
-We drop a VMars reference.
-"You could just kill her and hope for the best."
-Korra seems to get away with a lot of stuff.
-Did no one explain to Korra what the probending rules were?
-Will Korra keep getting away with everything?
-Favorite scenes.
-Favorite lines.
Listener feedback
-Lettuce leaf Bumi!
-We find out why the Avatar movie REALLY flopped.
-We talk about the animation for a bit.
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Episode #110 - 'Legend of Korra' - Intro - Even Mitch May 31, 2015

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ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra with all the hosts from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Superfans: Michal, Mitch, Natalie, Caitlin, and Donya
Newbies: Brittany, Ariana, and Karen
The Legend of Korra intro:
-Who are we?
-How long are we recording this round?
-Michal says Korra changed her life.
-Mitch died and then came back to life.
-Natalie likes that Korra is more grown up.
-Caitlin is totally the best live tweeter.
-Korra dies, doesn't she?
-Natalie thinks Donya probably likes Korra.
-Brittany only still cares about Bumi.
-We need to read the comics.
-Ariana has not been murdered yet!
-Karen is excited to learn about Korra.
-Oh, Mitchel. We still love you. Most of us, anyway.
-The Korra fandom is so intense. (In a good way!)
Listener feedback
-Karen wants to be better about fulfilling the incentives.
-Our listeners are so excited we're back!
-Mitch gets yelled at some more.
-The newbies wonder if we'll like Korra more than ATLA.
Links:
-Septbender: The Legend of Korra season 2 feature celebration
-Mitch's fav saucy Zukaang cosplay

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Episode #109 - 'Freaks and Geeks' - Wrap-up - Guffaw May 24, 2015

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ReWatchable is back to discuss Freaks and Geeks as a whole before we move on to Legend of Korra!
Superfans: Brittany, Jack, Pamela, and Karen
Newbies: Kristen, Ariana, Caitlin, and Danielle
Freaks and Geeks wrap-up:
-How do the superfans feel about the show overall now that we've discussed it?
-How does Kristen feel about the overall series?
-Who's our favorite character?
-Favorite arcs?
-We talk a little bit about Nick's arc.
-Favorite episodes?
-Do we like Lindsey and Nick together?
-Are Daniel and Kim good for each other?
-We all love Ken and Amy, obvs.
-Do we want Bill and Vicki to get together?
-Who was our favorite cameo?
-We discuss potential season 2 plot points.
Listener feedback
-What iTunes incentive are we sending you guys off with this week?
-One listener gives us some love, and discusses Ken's plot at the end of the season.
-Another listener is SO ready for Korra.
-We also take care of a little business if you've been having trouble downloading podcasts.
Next time on ReWatchable: We'll be starting Legend of Korra!

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