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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

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66:05

The Cinematic Evolution of Avatar with Director...

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2025/06/17

Director, character designer, and Avatar legend Joaquim Dos Santos joins Janet and Dante to talk all things Korra - from the very first sketch of the Avatar herself to crafting the episode's darker, noir-inspired tone. In this episode, Team Avatar revisits The Voice in the Night, where Korra faces off with mounting fear, political pressure, and a growing Equalist threat. Joaquim shares how he helped design Korra as the "opposite of Aang," how her MMA-inspired physicality influenced her character,

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56:11

Scoring TLOK's Jazz-Age Tension with Composer Jeremy...

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2025/06/10

Award-winning composer and Avatarverse legend Jeremy Zuckerman returns to the pod to break down his sonic approach to The Legend of Korra, especially the eerie tension of Book One’s Equalist uprising. Jeremy joins Janet and Dante to discuss Episode 3, “The Revelation,” where Korra uncovers the terrifying rise of Amon, chi-blockers, and steampunk-inspired resistance fighters. The team explores how the show’s 1920s jazz influences and rhythmic experimentation shaped Korra’s distinct musical identity,

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58:27

The Avatar's Airbending Lessons with Darcy Rose...

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2025/06/03

Korra takes her first (reluctant) steps into airbending in Episode 102 of The Legend of Korra, and joining Janet and Dante is voice actor Darcy Rose Byrnes, who brought the energetic Ikki to life! Darcy shares what it was like voicing the granddaughter of Avatar Aang at just 10 years old, and how Ikki’s joy and goofiness connect the spirit of ATLA to TLOK.The crew dives into Korra’s frustration with Tenzin’s teachings, her impulsive pro-bending detour, and the deeper lesson behind “being like the

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65:04

Avatar Korra's Debut: Welcome to Republic City with...

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2025/05/27

Voice legend Steve Blum joins Janet and Dante to unpack his iconic role as Amon, The Legend of Korra’s masked adversary! From early audition notes to the eerie voice restraint that made Amon so chilling, Steve shares how he brought this complex villain to life. The crew explores Korra’s explosive arrival in Republic City, her fiery declaration as the Avatar, and how Book One tackles weighty themes like nonbender inequality and political unrest. They also reflect on what sets Korra apart from Aang,

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66:33

The Legend of Korra Begins: INSIDE Book One w/...

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2025/05/20

Janet and Dante are back, but this time with a new Avatar! Season 4 of Braving the Elements launches us into The Legend of Korra: Book One with series creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. From Korra’s earliest sketches to the design of Republic City, the invention of pro-bending, and the show's steampunk-inspired elements, this episode explores how TLOK came to life. The Two Dads dive deep into the art, themes, and groundbreaking decisions that shaped the next era of the Avatarverse. Plus,

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Braving the Elements Season 4 Trailer: A New Avatar...

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2025/05/13

The official trailer for Braving the Elements Season 4 has arrived! Join hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) as they return to explore The Legend of Korra. This season, it’s all about the rise of a new Avatar, the evolution of Republic City, and the bold legacy Korra forges in Book One. Featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes lore, and plenty of surprises from the Avatarverse.Available everywhere you get your podcasts on May 20th. To learn more about listener data and our

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60:39

Saying Goodbye and Hello

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/10/15

It’s the end of an era—Aang’s era, at least—as Janet and Dante look back at some fan favorite guests and various “visiting professors” that have joined their journey to their degrees in Avatar. Featuring never-before-seen video from past seasons, our favorite co-hosts reminisce as they bid a fond farewell to the world of ATLA and get ready to meet the new Avatar seventy years into the future... Korra!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:56

Gaming the Avatarverse

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/10/08

You want the inside scoop, we’ve got the inside scoop - directly from “Dad of the Podcast” and SVP of Games and Emerging Media at Paramount, Doug Rosen, as he shares a first look with Janet and Dante into some of the exciting projects set to expand the Avatar gaming world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:49

Sozin's Comet: Part 4 with Mike DiMartino and Bryan...

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/10/01

The end already? Say it isn’t so! Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko join Janet and Dante once more, for the EPIC finale to this beloved animated series.The comet has arrived and with the rest of Team Avatar spread out fighting their own battles, the time has finally come for Aang to go toe-to-toe with the Fire Lord and face his destiny.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:17

Trivia Spectacular! with Avatar Studios

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2024/09/24

We couldn't wrap up the ATLA series without one last ultimate test of Avatar knowledge. Janet and Dante welcome more phenomenal superfans to go head to head with some of the series' insiders, like Avatar Studios' Isabella Boettcher & Pramodh Manian! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:58

Sozin's Comet: Part 3 with Mike DiMartino and Bryan...

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/09/17

Answers to fan questions, (potential) future cosplay plans from Bryan and Dante, and insider stories about how this epic, multi-part finale came to be. There’s lots of Avatar goodness to unveil as Janet and Dante welcome back their two dads, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for the brilliant climax to this series finale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:55

Meet the Cast with Mae Whitman and Jack De Sena!

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/09/10

It’s a water tribe family reunion! Meet the voice actor who originated the courageous, compassionate and inspiring Katara - Mae Whitman! And what would a water tribe family reunion be without the voice of everyone’s favorite boomerang guy, Jack De Sena. This fantastic duo joins Janet and Dante to talk about Mae’s early acting days and what it was like to voice an iconic character like Katara. Along the way, the group shares some of their favorite (and some very silly) memories from their time

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66:57

Sozin's Comet: Part 1 & 2 with Evanna Lynch

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/09/03

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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47:21

Best Redemption with Gene Luen Yang

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/08/27

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???). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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63:18

The Elemental Players with Tim Hedrick, Josh...

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/08/20

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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67:13

‘The Ember Island Players’ with Andrea Romano

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/08/13

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

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50:47

Favorite Non-Benders with Hector Navarro

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/08/06

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!Learn more about your ad choices

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57:06

The Southern Raiders with Jennie Kwan

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/07/30

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’.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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66:47

The Gaang’s Bending Evolutions with Antoine Bandele

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/07/23

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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59:43

Fire Nation Vacation

Avatar: Braving the Elements ·

2024/07/16

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!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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