

Avatar: The Podcast
The Geek Generation
Welcome to Avatar: The Podcast! Join hosts AcornBandit and BoosterGreg as they explore the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and thoughtfully revisit the characters, themes, and events that make Avatar such an impactful show. Whether you’re re-watching the series or you’re brand new to the adventures of Team Avatar, this is one journey through the Avatar universe you won’t want to miss! Part of The Geek Generation Network.
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Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Deserter
Learn about the dark side of firebending and Aang's readiness for responsibility. Explore Fire Nation culture and the significance of the Fire Days Festival. Discover Avatar-themed food and puppet shows. Discuss similarities between Aang's mask and the blue spirit, as well as childhood obsessions and firebending excitement. Explore the destructive power of firebending and Jean-John's wisdom. Analyze healing powers and firebending, and Roku's decision to teach Aang despite his unreadiness.

Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 13min
Bato of the Water Tribe
The hosts discuss the meaning of family, new characters, and tales of Hakoda. They speculate on earthbending, Aang's surprising use of a whale tooth, and Saka's discoveries. They meet Bato and the head nun, hear stories about their father, and face a treacherous wall of rocks. A fast-paced battle scene with Aang, Zuko, and Apa takes place, and the hosts share shout-outs, book one progress, and teaser for the next episode.

Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 15min
The Fortuneteller
The hosts discuss the episode 'The Fortuneteller' and the cute crushes happening throughout. They explore earth bender abilities, fortune telling and romance, the dangers of knowing too much, and the debate of determinism versus free will. Aang and Sokka plan to steal Aunt Wu's cloud reading book to save the village from a volcanic eruption.

Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 22min
The Blue Spirit
The hosts of Avatar: The Podcast discuss the mysterious masked man, the Blue Spirit, who helps Aang against the Fire Nation. They also talk about Appa's jokes and the deadly accuracy of the Yu-Yen archers. The chapter ends with Aang and the Blue Spirit's stealthy rescue, leaving Zhao and his troops confused.

Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 16min
The Storm
Delve into Aang and Zuko's backstories, the symbolism behind the episode's title, and the brutality of airbending. Discover the gang's encounters in the earth kingdom, Aang's apology and Qatar's comfort, and the tensions between Zuko and Lieutenant G. The hosts also discuss favorite characters and engage in playful discussions about emojis.

Jul 17, 2020 • 50min
The Great Divide
Join AcornBandit and BoosterGreg as they discuss 'The Great Divide' episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Topics include the campsite arguments, the concept of multiple stomachs, struggles with conflict resolution, food fasting in the canyon, the importance of seeking truth and different perspectives, finding common ground, defeating the crawlers, the sacred orb game, and a recap of the episode.

Jul 10, 2020 • 1h 4min
Jet
Meet Jet, the leader of the Freedom Fighters! The hosts discuss Sokka's instincts, the introduction of Jet's gang, designing the forest and Jet's hideout, and the manipulative behavior of Jet. Katara confronts Jet about his true intentions and themes of individual responsibility are explored. Plus, a fun detail about the Cabbage Merchant!

Jul 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
The Waterbending Scroll
The hosts discuss trust and character development, as well as high-risk trading and a stolen scroll. They examine the MVP of the episode and analyze motivations. The moral message against stealing is highlighted, along with a preview of the next episode.

Jun 26, 2020 • 54min
Avatar Roku: Winter Solstice, Part 2
On this week's episode of Avatar: The Podcast, AcornBandit and BoosterGreg meet the previous incarnation of the Avatar, Roku. They explore new forms of bending, discuss the Fire Sages' activities during the past 100 years, and delve into the character development of Sokka. The chapter also highlights Momo's role in the plan and the themes of patience and critical thinking.

Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 14min
The Spirit World: Winter Solstice, Part 1
In this podcast, the hosts discuss topics such as Aang's spiritual role as the Avatar, the struggles in the Spirit World, animals in the Avatar world, and the importance of music in Avatar: The Last Airbender. They also mention a petition for Avatar Lego sets and express excitement for the upcoming Netflix live action series adaptation. The hosts share interesting scenes from the show, including Aang realizing he's in the spirit world and Katara waiting for her brother. Throughout the podcast, they provide insights, trivia, and discuss the resourcefulness and finding hope in dark times.