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
Meet the Voice Behind Toph: Michaela Jill Murphy
Continuing our celebration of all things Toph Beifong, Janet and Dante welcome Michaela Jill Murphy (aka Jessie Flower), the original voice of Toph! Find out more about the real-life personality behi…
00:34:44 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
Creating an Icon: TOPH! with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Janet and Dante reconnect with their “two dads” to hear more about Toph’s origin story! A character as iconic as Toph deserves a whole episode about how she came to be! Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konie…
00:33:12 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Toph’s ATLA Debut: “The Blind Bandit” with Director Ethan Spaulding
Say hello to Toph Beifong! Janet and Dante welcome Ethan Spaulding, the director of “The Blind Bandit,” to celebrate the epic ATLA episode 6 that introduced one of the Avatarverse’s most iconic chara…
00:50:43 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Behind the Cool Exterior: Meet Cricket Leigh (Voice of Mai)
Delight in this conversation with the incredibly warm and energetic Cricket Leigh, whom you also know as the voice of the significantly less warm and energetic Mai! Cricket opens up to Janet about jo…
00:38:26 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
“Avatar Day” + Cabbages! With James Sie, Voice of the Cabbage Merchant
“MY CABBAGES!” If you love this iconic ATLA line, then this episode is for you. Janet and Dante welcome James Sie, the voice behind the unforgettable Cabbage Merchant, to revisit ATLA Book Two episod…
00:54:29 |
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Live from San Diego Comic Con!
This week we bring you a special episode from our Braving the Elements LIVE appearance at San Diego Comic Con, winter of 2021!
Janet and Dante are joined by an amazing audience of fans and friends a…
00:52:53 |
Tue 05 Jul 2022
The Ultimate ATLA Debate: Which Element Is the Best Bending Power?
Which element reigns supreme in the Avatarverse? Janet and Dante moderate a passionate debate among four ATLA superfans, each repping one of the four bending styles—Water, Earth, Air, and Fire. From …
00:56:12 |
Tue 28 Jun 2022
Exploring ATLA’s Mysterious Swamp with Hector Navarro
Step into one of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s most mystical episodes, “The Swamp,” with returning guest Hector Navarro! Janet and Hector break down the eerie visions, spiritual symbolism, and unforge…
00:58:04 |
Tue 21 Jun 2022
Meet the Voice Behind Ty Lee: Olivia Hack
Meet the voice behind the ever-cheerful and ever-dangerous Ty Lee, Olivia Hack! Janet and Olivia sit down to discuss her experience of voicing the first character we see in the Avatarverse who can se…
00:36:38 |
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Return to Omashu w/ Jennie Kwan (Suki)
Join hosts Janet and Dante—plus returning guest Jennie Kwan, the voice of Suki—as they revisit the action-packed ATLA Book Two episode “Return to Omashu.” Episode 3 introduces fierce non-benders Mai …
00:50:31 |
Tue 07 Jun 2022
Behind the Scenes of Secret Tunnel ft. Joshua Hamilton & Jeremy Zuckerman
We're diving further into "The Cave of Two Lovers,” this time with writer Josh Hamilton and composer Jeremy Zuckerman! This episode is truly a treasure trove of trivia you could only learn from Josh …
00:43:36 |
Tue 31 May 2022
"The Cave of Two Lovers" ft. Jack De Sena (Sokka)
We couldn’t cover this unforgettable ATLA episode without welcoming back Jack De Sena, the hilarious voice of Sokka. Join Janet, Dante, and Jack as they sing (maybe off-key) and laugh their way throu…
00:45:39 |
Tue 24 May 2022
Meet the Voice Behind Azula: Grey DeLisle Griffin
This week brings you a conversation with the amazing Grey DeLisle Griffin, who voiced Azula on ATLA! It’s the long-awaited debut of the magnificent actor who brought Azula to life— in all her terrify…
00:36:46 |
Tue 17 May 2022
“The Avatar State”: Team Avatar Faces Earth Kingdom Power
Team Avatar has a rough time of it in this first episode of Book Two, and Janet and Dante are feeling it! While Aang, Katara and Sokka (and, of course, Appa and Momo!) try to navigate a relationship …
00:40:00 |
Tue 10 May 2022
Book Two: Earth Begins! (Season 2 Premiere)
Welcome back to Season 2 of Braving the Elements! Hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko himself!) reunite for an exciting kickoff to Book Two: Earth in the world of ATLA. This…
00:59:33 |
Tue 03 May 2022
Introducing Season 2 of Avatar: Braving The Elements
Ready to explore more of the amazing world of Avatar: The Last Airbender? Nickelodeon’s official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements is back for a second season! Join hosts Janet Varney a…
00:01:58 |
Tue 26 Apr 2022
Zach Tyler Eisen on Aang & more!
Hear from The Avatar himself, Zach Tyler Eisen! Join Janet & Dante for an exclusive, rare appearance by the former actor who gave Aang life.
We revisit Zach’s experience of recording ATLA, which he d…
00:41:05 |
Tue 19 Apr 2022
Live From Emerald City Comic Con ’21!
This exclusive release of the live Avatarverse panel at ECCC features Janet, Dante, and friend of the podcast (and talent extraordinaire) Dee Bradley Baker!
Recorded in the chilly December clouds of …
00:55:43 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
Fan Favorite Special
This week, Janet and Dante reminisce about some of their - and YOUR! - favorite moments from Season One of the podcast.
We'll hear memorable conversational gems with ATLA creators and Avatar Studios’…
00:45:40 |
Tue 05 Apr 2022
Live From New York Comic Con '21!
Join Janet and Dante for their first-ever live Braving the Elements, which they did live at NYCC 2021!
They are joined by their friend and ATLA/TLOK staple Dee Bradley Baker for a spirited discussion…
00:54:54 |
Tue 29 Mar 2022
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