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
Gaming the Avatarverse
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…
00:52:56 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Sozin's Comet: Part 4 with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
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 Tea…
00:46:49 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Trivia Spectacular! with Avatar Studios
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 Av…
01:08:17 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Sozin's Comet: Part 3 with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
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 Ja…
00:49:58 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Meet the Cast with Mae Whitman and Jack De Sena!
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 voi…
00:38:55 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Sozin's Comet: Part 1 & 2 with Evanna Lynch
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 …
01:06:57 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Best Redemption with Gene Luen Yang
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,…
00:47:21 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
The Elemental Players with Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, & John O'Bryan
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, Jane…
01:03:18 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
‘The Ember Island Players’ with Andrea Romano
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 jo…
01:07:13 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Favorite Non-Benders with Hector Navarro
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 t…
00:50:47 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
The Southern Raiders with Jennie Kwan
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 a…
00:57:06 |
Tue 30 Jul 2024
The Gaang’s Bending Evolutions with Antoine Bandele
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 fier…
01:06:47 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Fire Nation Vacation
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 …
00:59:43 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
‘The Boiling Rock: Part 2’ with Josh Hamilton & May Chan
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 h…
00:37:32 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Favorite Adversaries with Ethan Schulteis
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 …
01:10:18 |
Tue 02 Jul 2024
‘The Boiling Rock: Part 1’ with Josh Hamilton & May Chan
Things really start to heat up (literally) as Zuko and Sokka venture out on an impromptu, secret rescue mission to save Sokka’s father in, “The Boiling Rock: Part 1”.
Uncover more behind-the-scenes…
01:01:41 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
The Fashion of Avatar with Angela Song-Mueller
Janet & Dante are joined by Avatar insider, Angela Song-Mueller, and fashion student Valerie Bortolutti, for an in depth discussion about the fashion of the Avatarverse. From Angela's work designing …
01:12:38 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
‘The Firebending Masters’ with Zach Tyler Eisen
Master of all four elements, in the house! Voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen, returns for another huge fan-favorite episode.
We know Twinkle Toes has got some moves, but what other members of Team Ava…
00:57:24 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Bringing Characters to Life with Bryan Konietzko
Co-creator Bryan Konietzko drops in to talk about the design of some of our favorite characters from the Avatarverse. He gives Janet and Dante some true insider info about what went into the choices …
00:59:49 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
‘The Western Air Temple’ with Tim Hedrick
Hello, iconic episode here! Janet and Dante hide out at ‘The Western Air Temple’ with Avatar writer, Tim Hedrick. Together, they discuss animals that are not just animals but also verbs, the most mem…
00:44:27 |
Tue 28 May 2024
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