Avatar: Braving the Elements
Episodes
“The Serpent’s Pass” with Afiya Augustine & Vincent Bernard
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante welcome podcasters Afiya Augustine and Vincent Bernard for an intense look at the suspenseful ATLA episode 12 “The Serpent’s Pass....
Roleplaying in the Avatarverse with Sam Riegel
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk Avatarverse, voice acting and directing, and more with Critical Role’s Sam Riegel! Sam sits down with Janet and Dante to talk not ...
“The Desert” with Jason Mantzoukas: Appa’s Disappearance
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things get sandy—and serious—in this unforgettable ATLA episode 11, “The Desert.” Janet and Dante are joined once again by actor and comedian ...
Inspired by the Avatarverse with Daniel Mertzlufft & Katherine Lynn-Rose
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most amazing things about the Avatarverse is the creativity it inspires in its fandom, as shown by this week’s guests, Daniel Mertzlufft ...
“The Library” with Phil Yu: Secrets Beneath the Sand
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Team Avatar uncovers ancient knowledge—and faces heartbreaking loss—in the pivotal ATLA episode 10 “The Library.” Janet and Dante are joined b...
Season 2 Midseason Avatar Quiz Show!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a family affair for this special midseason game of Avatarverse superfans! Our Season One player Abby Abebefe is back to once again test her ATL...
“Bitter Work”: Iroh’s Wisdom and Aang’s Earthbending Journey
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source.” It’s an episode full of Uncle Iroh wisdom! Janet and Dante delve into ATLA’s Ep. 9 “Bi...
Fandom Crossover: Why ATLA Inspires Artists w/ Major Curda & Lex Mayson
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When other fandoms love the Avatarverse as much as we do, magic happens. Janet and Dante are joined by Broadway’s Major Curda (KPOP) and actor Lex M...
San Diego ComicCon '22
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back at San Diego Comic Con for another LIVE podcast recording! This time, Braving the Elements is joined by not one but TWO beloved voice act...
Chased by Azula: ATLA’s “The Chase” with Erika Ishii
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep-deprived and running for their lives—Team Avatar is feeling the heat in Book Two’s action-packed episode 8, “The Chase.” Janet and Dante...
ATLA Beyond the Screen: Avatar Comics with Tim Hedrick
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the Avatarverse makes friends with the amazing Dark Horse Comics world? Janet and Dante chat with longtime Avatar: The Last Airbende...
Zuko Alone: ATLA’s Boldest Character Study with Adal Rifai
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Zuko is anything BUT alone, since Dante and Janet are joined by ATLA superfan Adal Rifai for “Zuko Alone!” It’s the episode (and epis...
Meet the Voice Behind Toph: Michaela Jill Murphy
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our celebration of all things Toph Beifong, Janet and Dante welcome Michaela Jill Murphy (aka Jessie Flower), the original voice of Toph! F...
Creating an Icon: TOPH! with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante reconnect with their “two dads” to hear more about Toph’s origin story! A character as iconic as Toph deserves a whole episode a...
Toph’s ATLA Debut: “The Blind Bandit” with Director Ethan Spaulding
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Say hello to Toph Beifong! Janet and Dante welcome Ethan Spaulding, the director of “The Blind Bandit,” to celebrate the epic ATLA episode 6 that ...
Behind the Cool Exterior: Meet Cricket Leigh (Voice of Mai)
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Delight in this conversation with the incredibly warm and energetic Cricket Leigh, whom you also know as the voice of the significantly less warm and ...
“Avatar Day” + Cabbages! With James Sie, Voice of the Cabbage Merchant
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“MY CABBAGES!” If you love this iconic ATLA line, then this episode is for you. Janet and Dante welcome James Sie, the voice behind the unforgetta...
Live from San Diego Comic Con!
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you a special episode from our Braving the Elements LIVE appearance at San Diego Comic Con, winter of 2021! Janet and Dante are jo...
The Ultimate ATLA Debate: Which Element Is the Best Bending Power?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which element reigns supreme in the Avatarverse? Janet and Dante moderate a passionate debate among four ATLA superfans, each repping one of the four ...
Exploring ATLA’s Mysterious Swamp with Hector Navarro
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step into one of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s most mystical episodes, “The Swamp,” with returning guest Hector Navarro! Janet and Hector break d...
Meet the Voice Behind Ty Lee: Olivia Hack
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the voice behind the ever-cheerful and ever-dangerous Ty Lee, Olivia Hack! Janet and Olivia sit down to discuss her experience of voicing the fir...
Return to Omashu w/ Jennie Kwan (Suki)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Janet and Dante—plus returning guest Jennie Kwan, the voice of Suki—as they revisit the action-packed ATLA Book Two episode “Return t...
Behind the Scenes of Secret Tunnel ft. Joshua Hamilton & Jeremy Zuckerman
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving further into "The Cave of Two Lovers,” this time with writer Josh Hamilton and composer Jeremy Zuckerman! This episode is truly a treas...
"The Cave of Two Lovers" ft. Jack De Sena (Sokka)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn’t cover this unforgettable ATLA episode without welcoming back Jack De Sena, the hilarious voice of Sokka. Join Janet, Dante, and Jack as ...
Meet the Voice Behind Azula: Grey DeLisle Griffin
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week brings you a conversation with the amazing Grey DeLisle Griffin, who voiced Azula on ATLA! It’s the long-awaited debut of the magnificent ...
“The Avatar State”: Team Avatar Faces Earth Kingdom Power
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Team Avatar has a rough time of it in this first episode of Book Two, and Janet and Dante are feeling it! While Aang, Katara and Sokka (and, of course...
Book Two: Earth Begins! (Season 2 Premiere)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 2 of Braving the Elements! Hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko himself!) reunite for an exciting kick...
Introducing Season 2 of Avatar: Braving The Elements
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to explore more of the amazing world of Avatar: The Last Airbender? Nickelodeon’s official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements is ...
Zach Tyler Eisen on Aang & more!
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from The Avatar himself, Zach Tyler Eisen! Join Janet & Dante for an exclusive, rare appearance by the former actor who gave Aang life. We revisi...
Live From Emerald City Comic Con ’21!
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This exclusive release of the live Avatarverse panel at ECCC features Janet, Dante, and friend of the podcast (and talent extraordinaire) Dee Bradley ...
Fan Favorite Special
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Janet and Dante reminisce about some of their - and YOUR! - favorite moments from Season One of the podcast. We'll hear memorable conversat...
Live From New York Comic Con '21!
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Janet and Dante for their first-ever live Braving the Elements, which they did live at NYCC 2021! They are joined by their friend and ATLA/TLOK s...
Season One Finale Game Show with Jack De Sena, Jennie Kwan, Antoine Bandele & Kendall Byrd
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of Braving the Elements’ first season, and Janet and Dante are celebrating with friends new and old! The game’s afoot as ...
The Finale! Siege of the North, Part 2 w/ Gene Luen Yang
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Book One’s spectacular finale episode, and we’re talking about it with the spectacular author of the first five ATLA graphic novels, Gene L...
Book One Recapaganza! with Hector Navarro
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the Season Finale of Book One: Water, Janet and Dante welcome back the awesome Hector Navarro! It’s a good time to take a close look ...
Zuko, Iroh, and the Fire Nation: Part 1 of the Finale with Christopher Sabat
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The penultimate episode of Book One features our guest, the voice of Vegeta (Dragonball Z) and All Might (My Hero Academia): Christopher Sabat! It’s...
Directing ATLA with Giancarlo Volpe
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Janet and Dante for a fun and informative conversation with longtime ATLA Director, Giancarlo Volpe! Hear more about the early experience of work...
Princess Yue "The Waterbending Master" with Johanna Braddy
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve set our course heading North… and toward a great conversation with the voice of Princess Yue, Johanna Braddy! Janet and Dante explore the wo...
Avatarverse Engineering with Adam Savage
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante are still abuzz over all the gadgetry in “The Northern Air Temple,” so they decide to talk to fellow lover of gadgets, Adam Savage...
The Northern Air Temple with Jason Mantzoukas
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hop onto your glider and come with us for this journey to “The Northern Air Temple” with special guest Jason Mantzoukas! Jason joins Janet and Dan...
ATLA Family Dynamics with Cheyenne Ewulu
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a closer look at the hugely important theme of "Family" with Cheyenne Ewulu! For a deeper dive into all of the various and layered f...
The Deserter with Writer Tim Hedrick
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you really want to wrap your head around an ATLA episode? Go to the source! This week, Janet and Dante break down Ep 16 of Book On...
Avatar Kyoshi, June, and Balance: A Conversation with Jennifer Hale
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know it’s going to be an amazing conversation when you have Avatar Kyoshi and June the Bounty Hunter together in one person! Janet and Dante are...
Native Representation: "Bato of the Water Tribe" with Migizi Pensoneau
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Janet and Dante are joined by Avatar Studios’ Consultant on Native Representation, Migizi Pensoneau! The trio discusses the many layers o...
Fan Favorite Holiday Special: Celebrating ATLA’s Best Moments
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays from your pals at Braving the Elements! This week, Janet and Dante reminisce about some of their - and YOUR! - favorite moments from Se...
The Fortuneteller w/ Special Guest Evanna Lynch
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For their interpretation and discussion of ATLA’s Episode 14 of Booke One “The Fortuneteller,” Janet and Dante are joined by their pal, the tale...
Sound Off! Benjamin Wynn on Sound Design for Avatar
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante joyfully welcome Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra Sound Designer Benjamin Wynn to the podcast! Ben chats with Janet ...
The Blue Spirit and Zuko's Duality
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante discuss one of the most acclaimed episodes of ATLA Episode 13 of Book One: “The Blue Spirit” — and things get emotional! As Aang...
Life Lessons: Karama Horne and Ijeoma Njaka on the Avatarverse
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a very cool “big picture” conversation about the Avatarverse this week as Janet and Dante sit down with Karama Horne and Ijeoma Njak...
The Storm with Jack De Sena (“Sokka”)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Jack De Sena (“Sokka”) rejoins Janet and Dante as they sail together into ATLA’s Episode 12 of Booke One: “The Storm!" Jack come...
The Great Divide Debate! with Hector Navarro and Danielle Radford
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s special guests jump in to help Janet and Dante further unpack the merits of “The Great Divide!” Following their lively recap last we...
The Great Divide
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante tackle one of the most debated-about episodes in Avatar: The Last Airbender as they plunge into Ep 11 of Book One “The Great Divide!...
Midseason Quiz Show: Test Your ATLA Knowledge!
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Animal Roll Call: Dee Bradley Baker on Appa, Momo, & More
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Crawford Wilson on voicing "Jet" the Complex Freedom Fighter
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Team Avatar encounters a controversial character in the ATLA episode “Jet”— and Janet and Dante encounter the delightful Crawford Wilson, the vo...
Spotlight on Avatar's Soundtrack with Jeremy Zuckerman and Hrishikesh Hirway
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, ATLA & TLOK Composer Jeremy Zuckerman sits down with Janet, Dante, and Song Exploder’s Hrishikesh Hirway! The focus is...
The Waterbending Scroll with Ify Nwadiwe
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Meet Avatar's Voice Director Andrea Romano
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Winter Solstice Part Two: Avatar Roku with James Garrett
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gar...
Meet the Cast: Zach Tyler Eisen on Voicing Aang
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
The Winter Solstice Part One: Aang’s Journey into the Spirit World
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 On...
Martial Arts Deep Dive with Sifu Kisu and Bryan Konietzko
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
Imprisoned: Kevin Michael Richardson (Tyro) on Fire Nation Oppression
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 1, Episode 6 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Janet and Dante explore the layers of the powerful episode “Imprisoned” with voice actor Kev...
ATLA Writer John O'Bryan and the Birth of Avatar
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 King of Omashu: André Sogliuzzo Brings King Bumi to Life
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Suki Speaks: More with Jennie Kwan on Her Evolution in ATLA
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 evoluti...
The Warriors of Kyoshi: Jennie Kwan on Playing Suki
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Meet the Cast: Jack De Sena on Voicing Sokka
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Southern Air Temple: Aang’s Journey and the Search for Truth
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Behind the Avatar: ATLA Development with Eric Coleman
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante are joined by former Nickelodeon exec Eric Coleman, who delves further into the development of Avatar: The Last Airbender and the stor...
The Avatar Returns: Aang’s Awakening & Zuko’s Hunt
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janet and Dante recap some great listener interactions and then dig into Episode 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender — “The Avatar Returns.” In Seas...
ATLA Origins Pt. 2: With Creators Mike DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s part two of our illuminating chat with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! Discover how key decisi...
ATLA Origins Pt. 1: With Creators Mike DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jump into a multi-layered conversation with Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the creative minds behind Avatar: The Last Airbender and The ...
The Boy in the Iceberg: Beginning the Journey with Aang
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first-ever episode, get to know your hosts Janet Varney (“Korra” from The Legend of Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko himself!), find out what t...
Introducing Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jump into the amazing world of Avatar with Nickelodeon’s official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements. Every Tuesday, join hosts Janet V...