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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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 163
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Korra's Family Fallout in Book Two 'Southern Lights' with Writer Tim Hedrick
In this revealing episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by writer Tim Hedrick to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two, Episode 202: …
01:09:02 |
Tue 16 Sep 2025
Korra Turns on Tenzin?! David Faustino ("Mako") Breaks Down Book Two’s Wild Start
Korra turns on Tenzin?! In this explosive kickoff to Book Two of The Legend of Korra, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by David Faustino, the voice of Mako, to break down …
01:01:49 |
Tue 09 Sep 2025
Book Two Begins: Avatar Wan's Origin Revealed with Creators Mike & Bryan
In this deep-dive episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) reunite with Legend of Korra creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko to kick off Book …
01:10:04 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Book One Finale: Korra’s Endgame with Dee Bradley Baker (‘Tarrlok’)
In the epic season finale of The Legend of Korra Book One, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by voice acting legends Dee Bradley Baker (Tarrlok) and Andrea Romano (voice di…
01:10:44 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Amon’s True Identity Revealed! Stephen Root (‘ Gommu’) Breaks Down This TLOK Twist
Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by legendary actor Stephen Root - voice of Gommu, Republic City’s underground hobo and secret telegraph master - to unpack one of Legend of Korra’s most jaw-dr…
00:57:12 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
MLB’s Pablo López on Sports x Avatar Crossovers
Minnesota Twins MLB pitcher Pablo López joins Braving the Elements to share his deep love for the Avatarverse - and yes, he really wears a Water Tribe belt on the mound. Hosts Dante Basco and Janet V…
01:07:34 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
TLOK’s Shiro Shinobi Speaks! The Voice Behind Avatar’s Iconic Radio Voice
You’ve heard his voice narrating every twist and turn in The Legend of Korra. Now the man behind Shiro Shinobi finally steps up to the mic! In this episode of Braving the Elements, hosts Dante Basco …
00:54:38 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Toph and The Boulder Reunite! Michaela Jill Murphy & Mick Foley Spill Avatarverse Secrets
Did you know The Boulder was almost voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?! ATLA legends Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy) and The Boulder (Mick Foley) spill some Avatar secrets and join us for a joyful reun…
00:51:54 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Avatar Aang Returns in TLOK’s Most Emotional Episode feat. Zach Tyler Eisen
Avatar Aang makes a powerful return in TLOK Book One: Air, Episode 9, “Out of the Past” - and this week, we’re joined by none other than ATLA’s original voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen. Hosts Janet V…
01:15:49 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
The Avatar Gets Bloodbent?! Feat. Special Guest Richard Epcar ("Saikhan")
This week we're diving deep into Book One: Air, Episode 8 of The Legend of Korra “When Extremes Meet” with special guest Richard Epcar, the voice behind Captain Saikhan!
Join hosts Janet Varney (K…
01:01:54 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
The Cabbage Merchant Legacy Lives On feat. James Sie
The saga of the Cabbage Merchant continues! James Sie - the voice behind Avatar: The Last Airbender’s iconic cabbage merchant - joins Janet and Dante to unpack The Legend of Korra Book One: Air, Epis…
01:04:47 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Metalbending Mastery feat. Mindy Sterling "Lin Beifong" (Toph’s Daughter!)
Mindy Sterling joins Janet and Dante to talk about voicing Lin Beifong, The Legend of Korra’s master metalbender and the daughter of ATLA’s Toph. In Book One’s “And the Winner Is…”, Lin steps up to d…
00:54:30 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Love Triangles and 'The Spirit of Competition' with Seychelle Gabriel ("Asami")
Seychelle Gabriel, the voice of Asami Sato, joins Janet and Dante to explore the tangled emotional web of The Legend of Korra’s “The Spirit of Competition.” As pro-bending battles escalate, so do the…
01:09:45 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
The Cinematic Evolution of Avatar with Director Joaquim Dos Santos
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, …
01:03:05 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Scoring TLOK's Jazz-Age Tension with Composer Jeremy Zuckerman
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…
00:53:11 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
The Voice of Avatar Aang's Grandaughter! Darcy Rose Byrnes ("Ikki")
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! Da…
00:55:27 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Avatar Korra's Debut: Welcome to Republic City with Steve Blum ("Amon")
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 chill…
01:02:04 |
Tue 27 May 2025
The Legend of Korra Begins: INSIDE Book One w/ Creators Mike & Bryan
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. Fro…
01:03:33 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Braving the Elements Season 4 Trailer: A New Avatar Rises!
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 t…
00:01:26 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Saying Goodbye and Hello
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. Featu…
01:00:39 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
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