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 telegraph master - to unpack one of Legend of Korra’s most jaw-dropping moments: the reveal of Amon’s true identity. Together, they dive deep into The Legend of Korra Book 1, Episode 11: “Skeletons in the Closet.” Root shares his thoughts on playing morally complex characters, why he wouldn’t want bending powers (a first for any guest!), and his surprising connection to his favorite hybrid animal from the Avatar universe, Naga. The trio dives deep into the emotional backstory of Tarrlok and Noatak, the trauma of bloodbending, and the chilling legacy of Yakone. Plus: relationship drama, epic bending battles, and a hilarious telegraph scene that proves Gou might be the most resourceful non-bender in the Avatarverse. And as always, you can react to the epic action featured in this week’s episode by checking out the official Avatar Legends YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Amon’s True Identity Revealed! Stephen Root (‘ Gommu’) Breaks Down This TLOK Twist is an episode from Avatar: Braving the Elements by Nickelodeon.

This episode is 57:12 long.

This episode was published on Aug 19, 2025.

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