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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 ...
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Remember the cartoons you loved as a kid? Do you, like us, remember mid-2000s Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network with a mix of fondness and terror – or, if you don’t, do you want to know what the fuss was about? Join Mary, David, and Ben as we revisit the cartoons that shaped us in an episode-by-episode deep dive, as well as the Internet fan culture as it was then and is now. How do these nostalgic shows hold up? What do we think of them now, as not kids but sad adults? How has the zeitgeist an ...
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Every week, hosts Allen and Magellan watch and review two episodes of a cult classic TV show with a focus on comedy and criticism, like a fun book club with friends! Feel free to jump into any season and watch along with us!
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1:30- Intro, it's the middle of the month, and what's pod-appropriate to talk about? 5:20- "A Day in the Life" discussion begins 43:45- The One Piece Anime Initiative 51:19- "For Him the Bell Tolls" discussion begins 1:38:30- Chatzums segment begins Follow Omens on social media: Twitter/X Tumblr Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatz…
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Answers to fan questions, (potential) future cosplay plans from Bryan and Dante, and insider stories about how this epic, multi-part finale came to be. There’s lots of Avatar goodness to unveil as Janet and Dante welcome back their two dads, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for the brilliant climax to this series finale! Learn more about your ad …
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0:00- Intro, Magellan had COVID actually whoops, and nice hat dude 4:00- "The Quest" discussion begins 32:18- Hercules's "Surprise" and "A Necessary Evil" discussions begin 1:19:35- Chatzums segment begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose…
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It’s a water tribe family reunion! Meet the voice actor who originated the courageous, compassionate and inspiring Katara - Mae Whitman! And what would a water tribe family reunion be without the voice of everyone’s favorite boomerang guy, Jack De Sena. This fantastic duo joins Janet and Dante to talk about Mae’s early acting days and what it was l…
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0:00- Intro, that nose popping thing kids did in school tutorial 6:25- "Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis" discussion begins 41:40- "Destiny" discussion begins 1:19:08- Chatzums segment begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be f…
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With Sozin’s Comet only a few days away, Zuko shares the Fire Lord’s plans with Team Avatar. They must stop him before the comet arrives, but when the time comes, will Aang have the heart to do what he must to save his friends and restore balance to the world? It’s a heavy burden to carry (good thing it's him and not us!). Janet and Dante are joine…
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0:00- Intro, Magellan got Senticles'd, Anime NYC check-in 5:51- "A Solstice Carol" discussion begins 36:30- "The Xena Scrolls" discussion begins 1:10:00- Chatzums! Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafrank…
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Forget about main character ENERGY, let’s talk about some character DEVELOPMENT. Janet and Dante welcome back award-winning artist, and the writer of the first 5 ATLA graphic novels, Gene Luen Yang, for a thoughtful discussion about redemption - which characters deserve it, the importance of redemption in a storyline, and who had the best redemptio…
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0:00 - Intro, girlfriend of the pod Amanda getting Trek-pilled 2:25 - Overall thoughts on season 2 so far 13:15 - Discussion of episodes and rankings begins 2:15:58- Patreon wheel spin winner is picked 2:16:40- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by C…
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Janet and Dante take a closer look at the marvel that is ‘The Ember Island Players’, getting the inside scoop from the writers of the episode: Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, and John O'Bryan. Then, Janet shares some fan-favorite moments and we find out if the writers ever really believed ‘Zutara’ could exist. Were they just humoring us??? Tune in to f…
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0:00- Intro, we do bad impressions of each other, final Olympics main feed check-in for now 3:13- "Intimate Stranger" discussion begins 49:50- "Ten Little Warlords" discussion begins 1:23:40- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, wh…
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From the icy South Pole, to the heart of Ba Sing Se - featuring singing nomads, pirates, and a surprisingly knowledgeable merchant of cabbage, it’s ‘The Ember Island Players’. Janet and Dante are joined by legendary Voice Director, Andrea Romano, to talk about this LEGENDARY episode where team Avatar stumbles upon a play about themselves and their …
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0:00- Intro, another (brief) Olympics update 6:55- "Return of Callisto" discussion begins 47:15- "Warrior...Princess...Tramp" discussion begins 1:27:10- Chatzums segment begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https:/…
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Janet and Dante are joined once again by expert of all things Avatarverse, Hector Navarro, to give some love to the sterling non-bender characters who show us time and again their ability to defeat the toughest adversaries, come up with perfect plans, or make or break someone else's! From total powerhouses like Sokka and Suki to Mai, Ty Lee, and mo…
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0:00- Intro, Olympics check-in 5:43- "The Giant Killer" discussion begins 41:00- "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" discussion begins (after some very brief Bronny James discussion) 1:19:07- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work…
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It's the welcome return of the original voice of Suki, Jennie Kwan, who joins Janet and Dante for a deeper dive into the fate of Katara and Sokka's mother. Strap in for this emotional rollercoaster as Zuko and Katara team up for the ultimate side quest filled with heartbreak and healing in, ‘The Southern Raiders’. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Check out Emily's YouTube channel! 0:00- Iced coffee is not food (no judgement zone), our every day carries 7:40- "Orphan of War" discussion begins 41:20- "Remember Nothing" discussion begins 1:37:34- Chatzums segment begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Cami…
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Janet and Dante continue their journey to become officially unofficial professors of the Avatarverse as they are joined by Author, YouTuber, and Avatar expert, Antoine Bandele, to talk about the fiercest benders throughout the series. From the most iconic bending moments to the most underrated, the group nerds out about some of our favorite bending…
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0:00- Intro, Muppets references, seeing each other in person, and thoughts on watching DS9 for the first time 10:00- Overall thoughts on season 2 so far 15:48- Discussion of episodes and rankings begins (first three episodes) 53: 20- Break time and remainder of S2 part 1 discussion/rankings begins (Also: Is cereal soup?) 2:20:00- Patreon wheel spin…
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You know it, we know it, and if you don’t know yet, Dante will surely remind you - there are a lot of good people in the Fire Nation! Join special guests Amytess Girgis and Lexie Henning, along with our favorite co-hosts Janet and Dante, to celebrate just that. From cool towns to spicy foods to festivals and culture, there's a lot to love in this c…
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0:00- Cold boxing a car, medicinal masculinity, Acolyte check-in (no spoilers) 6:30- Death Mask discussion begins 32:15- Is There a Doctor in the House? discussion begins 1:10:05- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be foun…
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Dive into part two of the most epic escape! Janet and Dante are once again joined by episode writers May Chan and Josh Hamilton for the twists and turns of ‘The Boiling Rock: Part 2’. We see just how much ‘Uncle Warden’ gets into everyone’s business, talk about the least ideal place to run into an ex, and catch yet another surprise appearance of ev…
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0:00- Intro, foot cream ad (not really), and TrekChatz TacoTime 12:00- "The Greater Good" discussion begins 43:22- The Omens Memo, and Callisto discussion begins 1:41:00- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found…
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From Admiral Zhao to the Fire Lord himself, Team Avatar has had their fair share of fiery foes - but how do we really feel about their greatest enemies? Ethan Schulteis joins Janet and Dante for a lively discussion drilling down into some of the adversaries we've met in Books One, Two, and Three. Who’s the most fun? Who deserves redemption? And how…
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0:00- Intro, Street Sounds, Call Your Mom, Despicable Me talk 8:55- Altared States discussion begins 34:30- Ties That Bind discussion begins 1:08:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafr…
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Things really start to heat up (literally) as Zuko and Sokka venture out on an impromptu, secret rescue mission to save Sokka’s father in, “The Boiling Rock: Part 1”. Uncover more behind-the-scenes info as Janet and Dante are joined by episode writers May Chan and Josh Hamilton, who reminisce about the inception of this tense, thrilling adventure. …
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0:00- The Reba Update, House of the Dragon/Acolyte early thoughts 7:55- X-Men '97 opening thoughts, history with the franchise, pilot discussion 34:27- Discussing the first half of the season, through episode 5 1:10:25- Spoiler-full discussion of all of X-Men '97 Season 1 1:54:00- Spinning the Patreon wheel 1:55:00- Chatzums Magellan's Substack new…
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Janet & Dante are joined by Avatar insider, Angela Song-Mueller, and fashion student Valerie Bortolutti, for an in depth discussion about the fashion of the Avatarverse. From Angela's work designing character wardrobe for the beloved animated series, to Valerie's real-life fashion line inspired by her love of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lege…
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0:00- Intro, Gentleman Vagabonds, Allen Tried to Go to Boston Pride 6:35- "The Royal Couple of Thieves" discussion begins 42:22- "The Prodigal" discussion begins 1:16:14- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at http…
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Master of all four elements, in the house! Voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen, returns for another huge fan-favorite episode. We know Twinkle Toes has got some moves, but what other members of Team Avatar can keep up with his fancy footwork? And more importantly, can Janet convince Dante and Zach to attempt the Dragon Dance themselves? Find out, as th…
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0:00- Intro, the first 33 rules 8:09- "Warrior...Princess" discussion 27:02- "Mortal Beloved" discussion 58:26- Chatzums Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…
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Co-creator Bryan Konietzko drops in to talk about the design of some of our favorite characters from the Avatarverse. He gives Janet and Dante some true insider info about what went into the choices that made these characters so visually dynamic, recognizable, and iconic; from the beginnings of Avatar the Last Airbender, to the first drafts of The …
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0:00- Intro, Should Allen Watch The Wolf of Wall Street, Rest Is Resistance, Song Exploder Live breakdown 9:03- "ACAPB" discussion begins 35:20- "A Fistful of Dinars" discussion begins 1:00:30- Chatzums segment Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, …
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Hello, iconic episode here! Janet and Dante hide out at ‘The Western Air Temple’ with Avatar writer, Tim Hedrick. Together, they discuss animals that are not just animals but also verbs, the most memorable lines from the episode, and their opinions on what might be a misuse of Katara’s healing water. Dante and Janet share their personal boomerang h…
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We return to everyone's favorite space station from the 90s (unless...) to finish up coverage of Deep Space Nine Season One. Come for Jake and Nog love, stay for "Duet", but really stay for discussions of religious education and censorship!Magellan's Substack newsletterTwitter/XTwitchChatzumsEmail: chatzpod@gmail.comOur main podcast feed art was do…
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Think you know Avatar? Put your knowledge to the test with Janet and Dante as they’re joined by two superfans for some FIRE trivia made by one of the biggest Avatar enthusiasts we know - Janet! We find out who really remembers their fictional musical instruments from the Four Nations, and put Dante in the hot seat to judge fans’ best impressions of…
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0:00- Intro, Magellan's Last Jedi thoughts, The Humongous Entertainment talk, dig up, stupid! 7:40- "The Black Wolf" episode discussion begins 51:50- "Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work ca…
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Hold on to your ostrich horses - we’re back with ‘Day of Black Sun Part 2’! Janet and Dante are once again joined by friend and Avatar aficionado, Hector Navarro, to collectively scream over this mid-eclipse twist, as Team Avatar finally makes their way to the Fire Lord’s secret underground bunker only to find Princess Azula sitting smugly on her f…
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0:00- Intro, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, May the 4th, Easter lore 13:36- "Death in Chains" discussion begins 44:10- "Hooves and Harlots" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.…
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Get your eclipse glasses ready - Janet, Dante, and Avatar aficionado, Hector Navarro, are catching up with the Gaang in, ‘Day of Black Sun Part 1’. With the arrival of some familiar faces and fancy new gadgets, Team Avatar is ready to bring the fight to the Fire Lord’s doorstep, but what trouble awaits on the other side of the palace gates? Who kno…
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0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative finale 11:50- Initial thoughts, our history with the Fallout games 20:00- Pilot thoughts 51:30- Episodes 1-4 thoughts 1:20:10- Full series spoilers and thoughts Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work c…
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Janet and Dante are joined by OG Avatar superfans to talk about their best character recreations from the show, their ultimate dream cosplays, and the coolest group cosplay they’ve seen at a con to date. We hear about DJ Dante’s most uncomfortable fit, and the gang deliberates the best character from the Avatarverse to bring to a party (SPOILER ALE…
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0:00- Intro, Simpsons Meme Initiative 12:07- "The Titans" discussion begins 48:10- "Prometheus" discussion begins Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…
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Revisit the most stressful episode of Book 3, ‘Nightmares and Daydreams’ with Janet, Dante, and…Azula?? Not quite, but it IS the iconic voice actress behind this most delightful and nightmarish princess, Grey DeLisle! With the solar eclipse only a handful of days away, Team Avatar sets camp at the meeting spot for the invasion force. Everyone prepa…
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0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball update, Simpsons Meme Initiative 13:45- "The Path Not Taken" discussion 48:06- "The Reckoning" discussion Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be found at https://camillafranklin.myportfolio.com/…
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Masks, the debut of Red X, is considered one of the best episodes of Season 1 - so why did we think it was so mediocre? The plot is bare-bones, questions go unanswered, there are so many opportunities for emotional fulfillment and character development that are just glossed over, and the twist, oh the TWIST! Who ever saw THAT coming??? What is this…
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Scary ghost stories, creepy dark woods, and an eerie little town in the Fire Nation…what could possibly go wrong? Dive into this fan favorite ep with Janet & Dante as they are joined by storyboard artist & director Joaquim Dos Santos. We hear some insider info about alternate titles for the episode and all the ways the original series broke the rul…
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"But Chatz, when did you cover the first four episodes of Xena?" Great question! Those discussions can be found on this feed in: Couch Madness Round 4 Couch Madness Round 10 Couch Madness Round 13 Couch Madness Round 15 Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla F…
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Nerd out with Janet, Dante, and two superfans as they talk about all things Avatar - from which show characters they would want on their team for a 48-hour film challenge, to the impact of the thoughtful representation of disabilities in the Avatarverse. We’ll learn a bit about the origins of extreme martial arts from real-life Korra (a title besto…
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0:00- Intro, fantasy basketball check-in, Simpsons Meme Initiative 13:25- DS9 Season 1 Part 1 Discussion begins 45:33- Episode discussion/ tier rankings begin 1:48:34- Plug Zone and outro begin Magellan's Substack newsletter Twitter/X Twitch Chatzums Email: chatzpod@gmail.com Our main podcast feed art was done by Camilla Franklin, whose work can be…
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