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
Holiday Special: "Book Two: Earth" with Mike DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
Happy holidays from your friends at Braving the Elements! This week, our gift to you is one of our favorite conversations we've had with Avatar show creators (and our two dads), Mike DiMartino and Br…
00:38:50 |
Tue 27 Dec 2022
“The Tales of Ba Sing Se” with Danielle Radford: Laughs and Tears
Celebrate this beloved ATLA episode of multiple character stories with the return of our friend Danielle Radford! Janet and Dante are rejoined by the wonderful Danielle Radford, who'll ride the laugh…
00:52:32 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
Joo Dee & Beyond: A Conversation with Lauren Tom
You know her as Joo Dee from Ba Sing Se, but Lauren Tom’s voice acting legacy stretches far and wide! Janet and Dante sit down with the multi-talented Lauren to talk about her work on Avatar: The Las…
00:42:31 |
Tue 13 Dec 2022
Secrets of Ba Sing Se: “City of Walls and Secrets” with Bryan Konietzko
Janet and Dante are joined once again by Bryan Konietzko to talk about one of his favorite episodes! Expect a ton of great insider info for this recap and discussion surrounding the mysterious “City …
01:04:28 |
Tue 06 Dec 2022
Inside Avatar Studios with Isabella Boettcher & Pramodh Manian
Ever wonder what it’s like to work behind the scenes in the Avatarverse? Janet and Dante welcome Avatar Studios friends Isabella Boettcher and Pramodh Manian for a lively conversation about their rol…
00:55:14 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
Live From New York Comic Con 2022!
This week brings you our happy return to NYCC (where Janet and Dante recorded their first live, in-person episode last year)! Because NYCC 2021 was such a blast, we know we had to turn it up a notch—…
00:51:06 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
“The Drill” with Karama Horne: Can Team Avatar Stop It in Time?
Friend of the show Karama Horne returns to dig into “The Drill!” As a giant drill threatens to breach the walls of Ba Sing Se, Team Avatar has to figure out if it’ll be possible to stop it in time. A…
00:46:32 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
Braving the Elements LIVE from London!
It’s Janet and Dante live at London Fan Expo, recorded this summer! Our Braving The Elements hosts rounded up hundreds of Avatar fans for a delightful discussion across the pond. This conversation, l…
00:47:55 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
“The Serpent’s Pass” with Afiya Augustine & Vincent Bernard
Janet and Dante welcome podcasters Afiya Augustine and Vincent Bernard for an intense look at the suspenseful ATLA episode 12 “The Serpent’s Pass.” As Team Avatar braves this perilous crossing, our g…
00:52:20 |
Tue 01 Nov 2022
Roleplaying in the Avatarverse with Sam Riegel
This week we talk Avatarverse, voice acting and directing, and more with Critical Role’s Sam Riegel! Sam sits down with Janet and Dante to talk not just about what makes "Avatar: The Last Airbender" …
00:42:56 |
Tue 25 Oct 2022
“The Desert” with Jason Mantzoukas: Appa’s Disappearance
Things get sandy—and serious—in this unforgettable ATLA episode 11, “The Desert.” Janet and Dante are joined once again by actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place, Big Mouth) to dive into…
01:01:54 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Inspired by the Avatarverse with Daniel Mertzlufft & Katherine Lynn-Rose
One of the most amazing things about the Avatarverse is the creativity it inspires in its fandom, as shown by this week’s guests, Daniel Mertzlufft and Katherine Lynn Rose! Janet and Dante are joined…
00:46:01 |
Tue 11 Oct 2022
“The Library” with Phil Yu: Secrets Beneath the Sand
Team Avatar uncovers ancient knowledge—and faces heartbreaking loss—in the pivotal ATLA episode 10 “The Library.” Janet and Dante are joined by pop culture critic Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man) to explore…
00:53:25 |
Tue 04 Oct 2022
Season 2 Midseason Avatar Quiz Show!
It’s a family affair for this special midseason game of Avatarverse superfans! Our Season One player Abby Abebefe is back to once again test her ATLA knowledge, but this time she’s brought two of her…
00:50:00 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
“Bitter Work”: Iroh’s Wisdom and Aang’s Earthbending Journey
“Pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source.” It’s an episode full of Uncle Iroh wisdom! Janet and Dante delve into ATLA’s Ep. 9 “Bitter Work” this week, following the progress (or lack there…
00:36:11 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Fandom Crossover: Why ATLA Inspires Artists w/ Major Curda & Lex Mayson
When other fandoms love the Avatarverse as much as we do, magic happens. Janet and Dante are joined by Broadway’s Major Curda (KPOP) and actor Lex Mayson (Joe vs. Carole) for a heartfelt roundtable a…
00:43:54 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
San Diego ComicCon '22
We’re back at San Diego Comic Con for another LIVE podcast recording! This time, Braving the Elements is joined by not one but TWO beloved voice actors: Jack DeSena (Sokka) and Phil LaMarr (Kuei the …
00:38:46 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Chased by Azula: ATLA’s “The Chase” with Erika Ishii
Sleep-deprived and running for their lives—Team Avatar is feeling the heat in Book Two’s action-packed episode 8, “The Chase.” Janet and Dante are joined by actor and performer Erika Ishii for a brea…
01:01:02 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
ATLA Beyond the Screen: Avatar Comics with Tim Hedrick
What happens when the Avatarverse makes friends with the amazing Dark Horse Comics world? Janet and Dante chat with longtime Avatar: The Last Airbender writer Tim Hedrick about expanding the ATLA sto…
00:48:01 |
Tue 23 Aug 2022
Zuko Alone: ATLA’s Boldest Character Study with Adal Rifai
This week, Zuko is anything BUT alone, since Dante and Janet are joined by ATLA superfan Adal Rifai for “Zuko Alone!” It’s the episode (and episode title) that would end up launching future iconic st…
00:48:40 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
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