Episodes

Saturday May 20, 2023
Episode 48: The Beach
Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 2023
Caleb and Isaac are not only returning to their trip through Book Three, but also their trip to The Beach as summer has just about arrived for your pair of hosts. But as a bit of serendipity, summer has also arrived for our quartette of villains as Zuko and the Azula Attack Squad also take a trip to some sandy shores, as they come to the Ember Islands. Tensions bloom, as emotional development flowers. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.
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Saturday May 06, 2023
Episode 47: Sokka’s Master
Saturday May 06, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
The Bending the Elements crew tackle the next episode in our book three journey, as we see Sokka study under a master swordsman. How will the brains of the BoomerAangs manage to work in this more physical sphere? Join us as we talk through it.
This episode was recorded on April 10th, 2023.
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Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Episode 46: The Painted Lady
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Bending the Elements returns for yet another chapter in Book Three, this time turning the spotlight back on everybody's favorite water bender, Katara. But what will your hosts think as we see Katara fall down the rabbit hole of using ill-means to help a town struggling in the face of Fire Nation tyranny? Only one way to find out...▶️
This episode was recorded on Apr. 1st, 2023.
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Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Episode 45: The Headband
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Bending the Elements takes a dive into the second episode of book three, as Aang and the Gaang arrive in a Fire Nation village and Aang has a chance to teach some of the kids the beauty of kicking up their dancing feet. So get ready to bust some moves, as your hosts get their foots loose in this brand new review.
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Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Episode 44: The Awakening
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Saturday Mar 25, 2023
Bending the Elements finally begins their journey through Book Three after a couple side trails, starting with The Awakening. How will your hosts react to Aang's new hair change?! What's this?! Has the Flame of Romance been struck between Prince Zuko and A.A.S. member Mai? And what of the Fire Prince's reacquaintance with his sizzlingly cruel Firelord Father? Find out tonight, on Bending With Elements.
This episode was recorded on Mar. 13th, 2023.
Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Episode 43: Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Unaired Pilot)
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
The Transition Train carrying us between Book Two and Book Three arrives at it's final stop, as Caleb and Isaac dive deep into the unaired Avatar Pilot, written and directed by everybody's favorite pair of buds, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. What will your hosts think of this early concept take on the series? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on Feb. 13th, 2023.
Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Following up on our last Overview episode, we get to all the stuff we couldn't fit in to the previous episode. Including a discussion of the three Super Deformed Shorts, our favorite characters, chimeric animal designs, and more. We also lay some hints at another bonus surprise coming before we finally arrive at Book Three.
This episode was recorded on Dec. 27th, 2022.
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Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
The time has arrived here on the Bending the Elements podcast for your hosts to attempt yet another season Overview. This time looking at Book Two, and as you'll notice at the top, this is only the first part of the discussion, covering character progression and our favorite episodes. Tune in a couple weeks for our look at the Super Deformed Shorts, and more.
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Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Episode 40: Crossroads of Destiny
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Bending the Elements arrives at yet another finale, as we discuss the various Crossroads of Destiny all culminating in one epic conclusion. What will your hosts think of the last episode of Book Two? Find out now!
This episode was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2022.
Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Email the show and let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Episode 39: The Guru
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Isaac and Caleb return to cover the penultimate episode of book two, as we follow the seperated tales of the Gaang during the events of The Guru. We've got secret infiltrations, we've got bending modulations, we've got Aang learning to master the Avatar State, and Katara learning about our two fire bending buds she hates. This one's got it all folks!
This episode was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2022.
Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Email the show and let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader