Podcast Episodes

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

Season 4 Episode 27

Harmonic Convergence has arrived, and the fate of the Avatar world hangs in the balance. In this episode of Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco sit down with Alex McKenna, the vo…

Published on 8 hours ago

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

Season 4 Episode 26

What happens when Bolin goes from movie star to real-life hero? In Night of a Thousand Stars, the Nuktuk premiere turns into chaos, President Raiko’s life is on the line, and Bolin delivers the twist…

Published on 1 week ago

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

Season 4 Episode 25

In this unforgettable episode, we are joined by two incredible guests: Greg Baldwin, the voice of Uncle Iroh (yes, that Iroh!), and Cora Baker, who brought young Korra to life (and happens to be Dee …

Published on 2 weeks ago

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

Season 4 Episode 24

What happens when Korra finally enters the Spirit World - and it doesn’t go as planned? Actor and Avatar superfan Brandon Perea (Nope, The OA, Twisters) joins Janet and Dante to break down The Legend…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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

Season 4 Episode 23

In today's episode, we welcome real-life siblings and lifelong Avatar superfans Levon and Maya Hawke for a deep dive into the sibling relationships that define the Avatarverse. From Mako and Bolin to…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The First Avatar: How Wan Changed the Avatarverse Forever

Season 4 Episode 22

Before Aang, before Korra - there was Wan. In this episode, Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by the voice of Asami herself, Seychelle Gabriel, to explore the origin of the Avatar cycle and the…

Published on 1 month ago

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

Season 4 Episode 21

We are joined by Seychelle Gabriel, voice of Asami Sato, to unpack one of Book Two’s most pivotal episodes: “The Sting.” Seychelle dives into Asami’s emotional unraveling after discovering her compan…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

How Varrick Became the Avatarverse’s Most Unpredictable Character

Season 4 Episode 20

In this unforgettable episode, the brilliant John Michael Higgins, voice of the eccentric and endlessly quotable Varrick from The Legend of Korra, joins Janet and Dante! Higgins shares hilarious beh…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Civil War Parts 1 & 2 with Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez

Season 4 Episode 19

Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez joins hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two’s pivotal double episode: “Civil War Parts 1 & 2.”

As tension…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 4 Episode 18

In this revealing episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by writer Tim Hedrick to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two, Episode 202: …

Published on 2 months ago