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Avatar: Braving the Elements

Nickelodeon

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 v...

Episodes

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Inside Avatar Studios: Seven Havens, New Games, and What’s Next for the Avatarverse

In this season finale of Braving the Elements, hosts Janet and Dante team up with Avatar Studios insiders Isabella Boettcher and Joan Hilty...

65:18Dec 9, 2025

Korra’s Shocking Season Finale Decision Explained! with Adrian LaTourelle ("Unalaq")

The stakes couldn’t be higher in The Legend of Korra Book Two finale, and the world will never be the same. Hosts Janet Varney and Dante Bas...

74:43Dec 2, 2025

The Rise of the Dark Avatar w/ Special Guest Devery Jacobs

Actor and filmmaker Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs) joins Janet Varney and Dante Basco to break down one of the most intense episodes in Th...

71:44Nov 25, 2025

Korra’s Mom Speaks Out! Alex McKenna on Harmonic Convergence and the Dark Avatar

Harmonic Convergence has arrived, and the fate of the Avatar world hangs in the balance. In this episode of Braving the Elements, hosts Jane...

64:51Nov 18, 2025

The Twist That Changed Everything: Bolin’s Heroics in Night of a Thousand Stars

What happens when Bolin goes from movie star to real-life hero? In Night of a Thousand Stars, the Nuktuk premiere turns into chaos, Presiden...

68:26Nov 11, 2025

Uncle Iroh Returns! Greg Baldwin & Cora Baker on Korra’s Spirit World Journey

In this unforgettable episode, we are joined by two incredible guests: Greg Baldwin, the voice of Uncle Iroh (yes, that Iroh!), and Cora Bak...

69:00Nov 4, 2025

Korra Crosses Over: Reacting to Her First Steps Into the Spirit World

What happens when Korra finally enters the Spirit World - and it doesn’t go as planned? Actor and Avatar superfan Brandon Perea (Nope, The O...

74:43Oct 28, 2025

Siblings Levon & Maya Hawke Break Down Avatar’s Most Intense Sibling Rivalries

In today's episode, we welcome real-life siblings and lifelong Avatar superfans Levon and Maya Hawke for a deep dive into the sibling relati...

61:56Oct 21, 2025

The First Avatar: How Wan Changed the Avatarverse Forever

Before Aang, before Korra - there was Wan. In this episode, Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by the voice of Asami herself, Seychelle...

65:31Oct 14, 2025

Asami’s Breaking Point, Betrayal & That Kiss in 'The Sting' with Seychelle Gabriel

We are joined by Seychelle Gabriel, voice of Asami Sato, to unpack one of Book Two’s most pivotal episodes: “The Sting.” Seychelle dives int...

66:40Oct 7, 2025

How Varrick Became the Avatarverse’s Most Unpredictable Character

In this unforgettable episode, the brilliant John Michael Higgins, voice of the eccentric and endlessly quotable Varrick from The Legend of...

71:16Sep 30, 2025

Civil War Parts 1 & 2 with Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez joins hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two’s...

74:27Sep 23, 2025

Korra's Family Fallout in Book Two 'Southern Lights' with Writer Tim Hedrick

In this revealing episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by writer Tim Hedric...

69:02Sep 16, 2025

Korra Turns on Tenzin?! David Faustino ("Mako") Breaks Down Book Two’s Wild Start

Korra turns on Tenzin?! In this explosive kickoff to Book Two of The Legend of Korra, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are...

61:49Sep 9, 2025

Book Two Begins: Avatar Wan's Origin Revealed with Creators Mike & Bryan

In this deep-dive episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) reunite with Legend of Korra cr...

70:04Sep 2, 2025

Book One Finale: Korra’s Endgame with Dee Bradley Baker (‘Tarrlok’)

In the epic season finale of The Legend of Korra Book One, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by voice acting lege...

70:44Aug 26, 2025

Amon’s True Identity Revealed! Stephen Root (‘ Gommu’) Breaks Down This TLOK Twist

Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by legendary actor Stephen Root - voice of Gommu, Republic City’s underground hobo and secret telegr...

57:12Aug 19, 2025

MLB’s Pablo López on Sports x Avatar Crossovers

Minnesota Twins MLB pitcher Pablo López joins Braving the Elements to share his deep love for the Avatarverse - and yes, he really wears a W...

67:34Aug 12, 2025

TLOK’s Shiro Shinobi Speaks! The Voice Behind Avatar’s Iconic Radio Voice

You’ve heard his voice narrating every twist and turn in The Legend of Korra. Now the man behind Shiro Shinobi finally steps up to the mic!...

54:38Aug 5, 2025

Toph and The Boulder Reunite! Michaela Jill Murphy & Mick Foley Spill Avatarverse Secrets

Did you know The Boulder was almost voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?! ATLA legends Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy) and The Boulder (Mick Fol...

51:54Jul 29, 2025