Avatar: Braving the Elements

Janet and Dante are joined once more by dynamo director, Giancarlo Volpe, as we welcome Aang back to the land of the living in, ‘The Awakening’! After the fall of the Earth Kingdom, Aang wakes up in some alarming new digs with a hair-raising new look (iykyk) as the Gaang makes their way towards unfamiliar Fire Nation territory. Meanwhile, Zuko finds himself feeling uneasy about his long-awaited return home after helping Azula defeat the Avatar, troubled by the question - is there a chance he could still be alive?  Janet and Dante get some insider info from Giancarlo about the elements that make this such a powerful season opener, marvel at the masterful displays of waterbending from Katara, and dive into Dante’s strong feelings about Zuko’s sinister sister and …her chess playing skills? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back and fired up for a new season! Janet and Dante have a ‘family’ reunion with their two dads, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, as everyone catches up on some of the major moments from Team Avatar’s time in the Earth Kingdom. To get ready for Book Three: Fire, we’ll talk about the epic cliffhanger of season two, fiery characters we’ll meet in season 3, and some of our favorite episodes we can’t wait to watch again. Janet and Dante ask Mike and Bryan some questions from fans, and we may even hear a bit about what’s going on over at Avatar Studios…Flameo, it’s Fire Nation time!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming in HOT - Nickelodeon’s official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements is back for it’s third season! Join hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco every Tuesday as they rewatch and discuss every episode of Book 3: Fire with special guests for more behind-the-scenes info you can’t get anywhere else. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exciting news about the long-awaited Avatar: The Last Airbender Soundtrack: Composer Jeremy Zukerman reveals details about the upcoming release of the Book One Water soundtrack, with expanded music and live orchestra.

Former Nickelodeon executive (now CEO of Avatar Studios), Eric Coleman, joins the hosts to discuss the development of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They talk about Mike and Bryan's early ideas, the creative process, and navigating network animation development. They also touch on the executive's role, becoming a network executive, striving for continuous improvement, and their love for Momo and favorite characters.

Comedian and Avatar fan Ron Funches joins Janet and Dante in discussing funny moments of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They reflect on their industry experiences, their love for the show, and their favorite hybrid animal Oppa. They also talk about their favorite Avatar ships, discuss comedy in the show, and Ron Funches promotes his projects.

Comedian and Avatar enthusiast Danielle Radford joins the hosts to celebrate 'The Tales of Ba Sing Se'. They discuss Sokka's romantic endeavors, Toph's makeover, and Uncle Iroh's emotional song. They also explore Toph and Katara's spa day, the complexity of Iroh's character, Aang's animal gathering, Momo's emotional journey, Madame Macmoo Ling, and favorite moments from the episode.

Joining the podcast is Lauren Tom, the talented actor and voice artist known for her role as Joo Dee. They discuss her prolific career, success as a writer, and her impact on the Asian artistic community. Topics like animated projects, fan support, favorite hybrid animals, and adversarial relationships in the show are also explored. The conversation provides fascinating insights into voice acting and the recording process, and concludes with discussions on working with a safe space creator and the diversity in casting choices.

Michaela Jill Murphy, the original voice of Toph Beifong, reflects on her time working on Avatar: The Last Airbender, discussing sensory experiences, relationships between characters, and the show's impact during the pandemic.

Join Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko as they discuss the origins of Toph Beifong, including her design, casting, and impact as a blind and powerful Earthbender. They also talk about their childhood love for wrestling and how it influenced the character. A nostalgic trip down memory lane for all Avatar: The Last Airbender fans!