Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast

Episode 48: The Beach

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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Episode 47: Sokka’s Master

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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Episode 46: The Painted Lady

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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Episode 45: The Headband

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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Episode 44: The Awakening

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. 

 

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Episode 43: Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Unaired Pilot)

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. 

 

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Episode 42: Book Two Overview - Part Two: Super Deformed Shorts, Favorite Chimeric Animals and More

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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Episode 41: Book Two Overview - Part One: Character Progression and Favorite Episodes

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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Episode 40: Crossroads of Destiny

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.

 

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Episode 39: The Guru

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.

 

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