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
Breaking News from Braving the Elements
The long-awaited Avatar The Last Airbender Soundtrack, Book 1: Water, coming soon!
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00:01:36 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Bringing the Avatarverse to Life with Eric Coleman
Join us for a special milestone as we celebrate the 100th episode of Braving the Elements! In this rebroadcast from Season 1, Janet and Dante are joined by former Nickelodeon executive (now CEO of Av…
00:39:22 |
Tue 09 May 2023
The Hilarity of Avatar with Ron Funches
Let's celebrate the funniest moments of Book 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, with comedian and Avatar fan Ron Funches. This episode rebroadcast highlights not only some of Janet, Dante and Ron's fav…
00:43:09 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Retelling the "Tales of Ba Sing Se" with Danielle Radford
Let's celebrate one of the most cherished episodes in Book 2 - "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"! Joined by our dear friend and fellow Avatar stan Danielle Radford, Janet and Dante dive into an epic recap of…
00:52:04 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Lauren Tom on Voice Acting, Joo Dee, and more!
We're joined by Lauren Tom, the multi-talented actor and voice artist who brought to life Joo Dee, the smiling guide of Ba Sing Se and so many other memorable characters. Listen as Janet and Dante ch…
00:41:45 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Michaela Jill Murphy on Playing Toph Beifong
Join Janet and Dante as they continue to celebrate the remarkable Toph Beifong by sitting down with Michaela Jill Murphy (aka Jessie Flower), the original voice of Toph. In this rebroadcast, Michaela…
00:34:42 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
The Origins of Toph Beifong with Mike DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
Get ready to hear the story of one of the most iconic characters in the world of animation! Join Janet & Dante as they bring back Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko on a nostalgic trip down memory la…
00:32:58 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
“The Crossroads of Destiny”: Book Two Finale w/ Michael DiMartino & Zach Tyler Eisen
It’s the finale episode of Braving The Elements season two, and we’re going out big with two returning guests: Mike DiMartino and the voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen! Hear from two adored members of …
01:01:08 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
Avatar’s Greatest Turning Points with Ijeoma Njaka
In our penultimate Season Two episode, Janet and Dante welcome back Ijeoma Njaka to the pod! Who better to explore some of Book Two’s most formative and critical turning point moments than Ijeoma, an…
00:41:53 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Carrying the Torch: Greg Baldwin on Voicing Uncle Iroh and Honoring a Legend
This week Janet and Dante welcome the actor who stepped in as Uncle Iroh: the delightful Greg Baldwin! Meet the warm, kind, and humble voice of the man who truly honored his predecessor by joining th…
00:41:48 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
Chakras, Tea, and Turning Points: “The Guru” with Migizi Pensoneau
The journey to spiritual enlightenment and emotional transformation is on full display in “The Guru,” one of ATLA’s most pivotal episodes. Janet and Dante are joined by friend and writer Migizi Penso…
00:47:46 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
Honoring Mako: Uncle Iroh’s Legacy w/ Micheal DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, & Andrea Romano
Join us in remembering Mako, the legendary actor whose iconic voice brought Uncle Iroh to life. Janet and Dante are joined by Mike, Bryan, and ATLA Voice Director Andrea Romano for a wonderful conver…
00:48:03 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
“The Earth King” with Grey DeLisle: Fire and Politics Collide
The Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom are about to collide in this high-stakes episode of ATLA, and Azula is never far from the action! Voice actress Grey DeLisle returns to Braving the Elements to join …
00:33:23 |
Tue 21 Feb 2023
Disability in the Avatarverse with Jimmy Clare and Ru Jones
Janet and Dante welcome two amazing advocates in the disability community who also happen to be big fans of the Avatarverse: Jimmy Clare and Ru Jones! Jimmy Clare is a Motivational Speaker, Autism Ad…
00:38:30 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
Secrets at "Lake Laogai" with Joel Kim Booster
Dive deep into one of the most suspenseful episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender—“Lake Laogai”—with comedian and actor Joel Kim Booster! Janet and Dante explore the mystery surrounding Jet, the brai…
00:51:59 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
Designing the Avatarverse: Ba Sing Se and Beyond with Special Guests!
Celebrate the gorgeous design of Ba Sing Se and more with three key artists of the Avatarverse! This week Janet and Dante welcome the brilliantly talented Elsa Garagarza, Angela Song Mueller, and pod…
00:55:19 |
Tue 31 Jan 2023
The Funniest Moments in ATLA with Ron Funches
Janet and Dante recover from “Appa’s Lost Days” with the brilliant and hilarious Ron Funches! What better way to transition from the emotionally poignant Appa-centric episode of Book Two to the rest …
00:43:52 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
“Appa’s Lost Days” with Evanna Lynch: The Heart of the Avatarverse
Grab the tissues—this one's an emotional ride. Janet and Dante are joined by longtime ATLA fan Evanna Lynch (aka Luna Lovegood in “Harry Potter”) to explore the heartbreaking story told in “Appa’s L…
00:57:49 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
More "Tales of Ba Sing Se" with Andrew Huebner and Katie Mattila
We’re not done celebrating the magic of “The Tales of Ba Sing Se.” This week we welcome two of episode's writers, Andrew Huebner and Katie Mattila! Janet and Dante are thrilled to be joined by writer…
00:42:47 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
Azula Rings in The New Year w/ Grey DeLisle
Ring in the new year with Azula herself! Janet and Dante revisit their fan-favorite conversation with voice actress Grey DeLisle, the iconic voice behind one of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s most form…
00:37:42 |
Tue 03 Jan 2023
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