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
Season One Finale Game Show with Jack De Sena, Jennie Kwan, Antoine Bandele & Kendall Byrd
It’s the final episode of Braving the Elements’ first season, and Janet and Dante are celebrating with friends new and old! The game’s afoot as Janet and Dante are joined by two amazing superfans and…
00:44:08 |
Tue 22 Mar 2022
The Finale! Siege of the North, Part 2 w/ Gene Luen Yang
It’s Book One’s spectacular finale episode, and we’re talking about it with the spectacular author of the first five ATLA graphic novels, Gene Luen Yang! Janet and Dante wrap up the recap side of BTE…
00:58:25 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Book One Recapaganza! with Hector Navarro
As we approach the Season Finale of Book One: Water, Janet and Dante welcome back the awesome Hector Navarro! It’s a good time to take a close look at some of the big moments of Book One, and review …
01:01:17 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Zuko, Iroh, and the Fire Nation: Part 1 of the Finale with Christopher Sabat
The penultimate episode of Book One features our guest, the voice of Vegeta (Dragonball Z) and All Might (My Hero Academia): Christopher Sabat! It’s the first half of the two-parter that marks the fi…
00:51:25 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
Directing ATLA with Giancarlo Volpe
Join Janet and Dante for a fun and informative conversation with longtime ATLA Director, Giancarlo Volpe! Hear more about the early experience of working on ATLA from the Directing side, including ve…
00:36:27 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Princess Yue "The Waterbending Master" with Johanna Braddy
We’ve set our course heading North… and toward a great conversation with the voice of Princess Yue, Johanna Braddy! Janet and Dante explore the wonders of the Northern Water Tribe as we near the end …
01:00:16 |
Tue 15 Feb 2022
Avatarverse Engineering with Adam Savage
Janet and Dante are still abuzz over all the gadgetry in “The Northern Air Temple,” so they decide to talk to fellow lover of gadgets, Adam Savage! From the delivery systems of Omashu to Jet’s hooked…
00:35:27 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
The Northern Air Temple with Jason Mantzoukas
Hop onto your glider and come with us for this journey to “The Northern Air Temple” with special guest Jason Mantzoukas! Jason joins Janet and Dante for a rousing conversation about not just this con…
00:48:59 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
ATLA Family Dynamics with Cheyenne Ewulu
This week we take a closer look at the hugely important theme of "Family" with Cheyenne Ewulu! For a deeper dive into all of the various and layered family dynamics in Book One of "Avatar: The Last A…
00:33:44 |
Tue 25 Jan 2022
The Deserter with Writer Tim Hedrick
What do you do when you really want to wrap your head around an ATLA episode? Go to the source! This week, Janet and Dante break down Ep 16 of Book One “The Deserter” with ATLA, LOK, and Avatar Studi…
00:57:37 |
Tue 18 Jan 2022
Avatar Kyoshi, June, and Balance: A Conversation with Jennifer Hale
You know it’s going to be an amazing conversation when you have Avatar Kyoshi and June the Bounty Hunter together in one person! Janet and Dante are thrilled to welcome their friend, VA and musician …
00:34:14 |
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Native Representation: "Bato of the Water Tribe" with Migizi Pensoneau
This week, Janet and Dante are joined by Avatar Studios’ Consultant on Native Representation, Migizi Pensoneau! The trio discusses the many layers of “Bato of the Water Tribe,” including Aang’s actio…
00:53:23 |
Tue 04 Jan 2022
Fan Favorite Holiday Special: Celebrating ATLA’s Best Moments
Happy Holidays from your pals at Braving the Elements! This week, Janet and Dante reminisce about some of their - and YOUR! - favorite moments from Season One of the podcast. Featuring memorable conv…
00:45:12 |
Tue 28 Dec 2021
The Fortuneteller w/ Special Guest Evanna Lynch
For their interpretation and discussion of ATLA’s Episode 14 of Booke One “The Fortuneteller,” Janet and Dante are joined by their pal, the talented and wonderful Evanna Lynch (“Luna Lovegood” from t…
01:05:02 |
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Sound Off! Benjamin Wynn on Sound Design for Avatar
Janet and Dante joyfully welcome Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra Sound Designer Benjamin Wynn to the podcast! Ben chats with Janet and Dante about his early experiences on ATLA, in…
00:53:54 |
Tue 14 Dec 2021
The Blue Spirit and Zuko's Duality
Janet and Dante discuss one of the most acclaimed episodes of ATLA Episode 13 of Book One: “The Blue Spirit” — and things get emotional! As Aang rushes to find a cure for what ails Katara and Sokka, …
00:55:23 |
Tue 07 Dec 2021
Life Lessons: Karama Horne and Ijeoma Njaka on the Avatarverse
Get ready for a very cool “big picture” conversation about the Avatarverse this week as Janet and Dante sit down with Karama Horne and Ijeoma Njaka! Hear from two extraordinarily awesome women who br…
00:56:39 |
Tue 30 Nov 2021
The Storm with Jack De Sena (“Sokka”)
The wonderful Jack De Sena (“Sokka”) rejoins Janet and Dante as they sail together into ATLA’s Episode 12 of Booke One: “The Storm!" Jack comes back to bring us all a little more Sokka-- in this Book…
01:03:57 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
The Great Divide Debate! with Hector Navarro and Danielle Radford
This week’s special guests jump in to help Janet and Dante further unpack the merits of “The Great Divide!” Following their lively recap last week, Janet and Dante bring in their two friends, Hector …
00:57:44 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
The Great Divide
Janet and Dante tackle one of the most debated-about episodes in Avatar: The Last Airbender as they plunge into Ep 11 of Book One “The Great Divide!” Listen in as our hosts discuss the creepy canyon …
00:40:38 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
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