Comedian Ron Funches joins the hosts to celebrate the funny moments of Avatar: The Last Airbender Book Two. They discuss the importance of comedy in the show and the historical significance of tea. Ron shares his favorite episodes and upcoming projects.
The podcast discusses the diverse styles of comedy in Book 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, including sight gags, dry humor, and storytelling-driven comedy.
Guest Ron Funches shares his favorite funny moments from the show, highlighting the pro-bending tournament, Uncle Iroh's comedy, Toph's witty remarks, and the quirky characters the gang encounters.
Deep dives
The podcast delves into the funny moments of Book 2
The hosts discuss taking a break to celebrate the humor in Book 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They highlight moments like Saka's haiku battling, the cactus juice episode, and Toph's sarcastic remarks. They also mention the comedy of the fortune teller episode, the tea jokes, and the humorous encounters with the cabbage merchant. The hosts appreciate the diverse styles of comedy in the show, from sight gags to dry humor and storytelling-driven comedy.
Guest Ron Funches shares his love for the show and his favorite moments
Ron Funches joins the podcast and shares his love for Avatar: The Last Airbender. He discusses how the show made him laugh and appreciate different styles of comedy. Ron mentions favorite funny moments, including the pro-bending tournament, the comedy of Uncle Iroh, Toph's witty remarks, and the quirky characters the gang encounters. He also mentions how the show incorporates comedy into its storytelling and connects with viewers on an emotional level.
Favorite funny moments from Book 2 mentioned by listeners
Listeners on social media share their favorite funny moments from Book 2. These include Toph exclaiming 'There it is!' when looking for the library, Saka's haiku battling, the tea jokes, and the encounters with the cabbage merchant. The cactus juice episode and the comedy surrounding Appa's lost days are also highlighted. Listeners appreciate the show's ability to balance humor with emotional storytelling, providing a memorable and enjoyable viewing experience for all.
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 of the season? By taking a break with one of the funniest comedians around to focus on some of the joyful, silly, and especially funny moments of ATLA, with particular focus on the second season. You’ll also hear from Ron about how he found both ATLA and TLOK, what he loves about the Avatarverse, and what YOU all told us were your favorite funny moments of Book Two. Plus: Ron makes his own fabulous suggestion for what we should call the listeners of Braving the Elements!