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
Midseason Quiz Show: Test Your ATLA Knowledge!
To celebrate our halfway mark in Season One of the podcast, we’re bringing in some new friends to test their ATLA knowledge! Janet and Dante welcome four incredibly awesome Avatar fans for a game sho…
00:55:05 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
Animal Roll Call: Dee Bradley Baker on Appa, Momo, & More
This week brings you an unusual and exciting listen: an episode that was recorded live on Twitch, featuring the legendary Dee Bradley Baker!Janet and Dante spend a marvelous hour with the voice actor…
01:09:22 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Crawford Wilson on voicing "Jet" the Complex Freedom Fighter
Team Avatar encounters a controversial character in the ATLA episode “Jet”— and Janet and Dante encounter the delightful Crawford Wilson, the voice behind Jet! Take a visit to the treetops and find o…
01:01:37 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
Spotlight on Avatar's Soundtrack with Jeremy Zuckerman and Hrishikesh Hirway
In this very special episode, ATLA & TLOK Composer Jeremy Zuckerman sits down with Janet, Dante, and Song Exploder’s Hrishikesh Hirway! The focus is all about the music in this lively discussion abou…
00:53:06 |
Tue 12 Oct 2021
The Waterbending Scroll with Ify Nwadiwe
This week Janet and Dante are joined by writer, gamer, comedian and podcaster Ify Nwadiwe, who jumps into the investigation of Ep 9 of Book One “The Waterbending Scroll!” The trio is quick to acknowl…
00:56:53 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
Meet Avatar's Voice Director Andrea Romano
Get ready for an amazing look inside the world of Avatar voice acting and directing with the legendary Andrea Romano! Join Janet and Dante as ATLA and TLOK’s Voice Director Andrea Romano treats them …
00:46:58 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
The Winter Solstice Part Two: Avatar Roku with James Garrett
Somehow we got lucky enough to welcome two back-to back Avatars! We go from Avatar Aang last week (Zach Tyler Eisen) to this week’s guest, James Garrett— otherwise known as Avatar Roku! Janet and Dan…
01:08:49 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
Meet the Cast: Zach Tyler Eisen on Voicing Aang
That’s right! It’s the voice of The Avatar himself, Zach Tyler Eisen! Join us for this rare appearance by the wonderful former actor who gave us Aang. Janet and Dante revisit Zach’s experience of rec…
00:41:27 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
The Winter Solstice Part One: Aang’s Journey into the Spirit World
It’s a very important first half of a two-part story arc in which Janet and Dante start to get acquainted with The Spirit World! In Ep. 7 of Book One, we meet the understandably grumpy Hei Bai, spend…
00:48:28 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
Martial Arts Deep Dive with Sifu Kisu and Bryan Konietzko
This week we dig into the careful design and detailed mechanics of animated martial arts with Sifu Kisu and Bryan Konietzko! What would a podcast about Avatar be without at least one episode showcasi…
01:05:03 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Imprisoned: Kevin Michael Richardson (Tyro) on Fire Nation Oppression
In Season 1, Episode 6 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Janet and Dante explore the layers of the powerful episode “Imprisoned” with voice actor Kevin Michael Richardson, who portrays Tyro. They discus…
01:11:10 |
Tue 24 Aug 2021
ATLA Writer John O'Bryan and the Birth of Avatar
Get the inside scoop on the early days of writing Avatar: The Last Airbender from one of its original and long-standing writers, John O’Bryan! Meet the person who turned in the first draft of the scr…
00:32:44 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
The King of Omashu: André Sogliuzzo Brings King Bumi to Life
In Season 1, Episode 6 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, it’s time to travel to the eccentric city of Omashu, where Aang, Katara, Sokka, and the gang meet the the strange, spirited leader of Omashu hims…
00:51:58 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
Suki Speaks: More with Jennie Kwan on Her Evolution in ATLA
This special episode featuring Jennie Kwan takes an even deeper look at her role as Suki, the Kyoshi Warrior. Janet and Dante discuss Suki’s evolution in ATLA, touching on her empowering nature and t…
00:35:29 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
The Warriors of Kyoshi: Jennie Kwan on Playing Suki
Join Jennie Kwan as she discusses her iconic role as Suki in Season 1, Episode 5 of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Janet, Dante, and Jennie discusses their love of Suki and Kyoshi Warrior cosplay; somet…
00:35:24 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
Meet the Cast: Jack De Sena on Voicing Sokka
Janet and Dante sit down with Jack De Sena, the voice of Sokka, for a hilarious episode full of great conversation! Find out about Jack’s beginnings as a child actor to his busy college years trying …
01:02:11 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
The Southern Air Temple: Aang’s Journey and the Search for Truth
In Season 1, Episode 3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Aang takes us to the Southern Air Temple, where he must confront difficult truths about his past. Janet and Dante join the ride to unpack everyth…
00:53:26 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Behind the Avatar: ATLA Development with Eric Coleman
Janet and Dante are joined by former Nickelodeon exec Eric Coleman, who delves further into the development of Avatar: The Last Airbender and the stories behind some of the key moments and decisions …
00:40:45 |
Tue 13 Jul 2021
The Avatar Returns: Aang’s Awakening & Zuko’s Hunt
Janet and Dante recap some great listener interactions and then dig into Episode 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender — “The Avatar Returns.” In Season 1, Episode 2 of ATLA, Aang’s identity as the Avatar …
00:55:21 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
ATLA Origins Pt. 2: With Creators Mike DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
It’s part two of our illuminating chat with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! Discover how key decisions shaped the show, what it took to bring Aang and…
00:51:42 |
Tue 29 Jun 2021
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