123 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 2.1K Ratings

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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.
Braving the Elements listeners can use discount code "AVATAR20” for 20% off all Avatar: The Last Airbender products on ParamountShop.com.

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    Book Three: Fire

    Book Three: Fire

    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! 
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    • 53 min
    Secrets from the Vault: Zuko's Scar & Darker Themes from the Avatarverse

    Secrets from the Vault: Zuko's Scar & Darker Themes from the Avatarverse

    Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko share never before told stories about Zuko’s scar, bloodbending and more!

    ‘The Awakening’ with Giancarlo Volpe

    ‘The Awakening’ with Giancarlo Volpe

    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?
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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Secrets from the Vault: Would Zuko really kill Aang?

    Secrets from the Vault: Would Zuko really kill Aang?

    Dante, Janet and Giancarlo Volpe delve into what might have happened if Zuko tried to kill Aang in Book 2-- plus Dante and Giancarlo talk about working with the legendary Mark Hamill on Avatar.

    'The Headband' with John O'Bryan

    'The Headband' with John O'Bryan

    Janet and Dante are delighted to welcome back John O’Bryan, the writer who gave us the most iconic (and unlucky) cabbage merchant ever! John shares more behind-the-scenes intel as we catch up with Aang, the gang, and their sticky fingers, doing their best to assimilate to the Fire Nation; including ‘picking up’ some fresh new fits and taking a *brief* break from restoring world balance, to host the hottest Fire Nation school dance of the century...likely the only Fire Nation school dance of this century. Not so far away, Zuko experiences the perks and drawbacks in his relationships after returning home, and seeks help from a mysterious stranger to destroy the Avatar, once and for all.
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    • 54 min
    Secrets from the Vault: Young Love and Familiar Faces

    Secrets from the Vault: Young Love and Familiar Faces

    The surprising relationship even Dante didn't see coming, and Yue’s return to the real world. In this extended interview, Janet, Dante, & director Giancarlo Volpe chat about love in the Avatarverse, some Fire Nation Easter Eggs, and question - what exactly happened to Uncle Iroh’s tea shop??

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
2.1K Ratings

2.1K Ratings

Sum Bumbadil ,

So much love to Braving the Elements

I’m a huge fan of the show and have been listening since it began! I had the utmost pleasure of meeting Janet at Granite State Comic Con a few years back. (I was wearing the purple velvet coat and Raccoon vertebrae earrings with the amethyst we both bonded over). You were such a gem to meet Janet! Anyways thank you for working so hard on the podcast. I look forward to the rest of this season and can’t wait to get into Korra!

I’m also currently listening to the new episode (The Avatar and the Firelord) and I think we just need to mention the huge name that voiced Sozin mister Ron Perlman! But I believe that Hiro Kanagawa voiced him as well. Perhaps the older version.

Kdidkjfk ,

Please

Please put me in your show me my brother and my dad would love to meet the voice actor of zuko. This show is awesome too like this is the only podcast I listen to. So please text 815-295-1590

🌼🐈🦔 ,

🍄🌸🌼🏳️‍🌈✨

THIS IS AMAZING!!! Can u do a ships episode or one focusing on each element
My favs: characters; ty lee, suki, katara. Bending; fire and water

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