Avatar: Braving the Elements - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I recently finally joined the ATLAB fandom and find the hype completely deserved! I needed more as soon as I finished watching and this podcast delivers. Dante and Janet are so wholesome, knowledgeable, and willing to learn. I really enjoy their perspectives and the variety of segments they bring to the show. Great podcast to dive deeper into the lore and get to know the why and how behind the characters and story. Plus so fun to hear Zuko’s voice breaking down the show details! Love it and highly recommend.

I’ve been unwell and this podcast has been an oasis for me during a rough time. I really appreciate Janet and Dante’s banter and all the inside jokes.

I’m currently on the “puppet master” episode and like many it’s one of my favorites. It feels like a turning point for the series and Katara’s journey and growth. I remember watching the series originally and getting frustrated that Katara needed an obvious source of water in order to bend, I’d say “there’s water everywhere’”, then book 3 comes along and I not only felt validated, but impressed that the creators were ahead of the game.

Lastly, Hama’s defeat reminds me of Olena Tyrell’s (of Game of Thrones), even though she loses in the end, she ultimately wins because she passes on her legacy. Amazing episode!

Janet and Dante are incredible in every way, and this podcast has been a staple in my life since it began. Janet and Dante tease out every moment of hilarity, sadness, and overall significance while bringing wonderful guest that always add another dimension to an already vibrant conversation. Janet and Dante love this world just as much as fans, and this podcast is perfect evidence of that fact.

Look, I love Dante Basco as much as any ATLA fan. He’s iconic, he’s funny and he and Janet Varney have wonderful chemistry. But, IMHO he isn’t the best choice for a podcast as a platform. He often repeats himself, makes repetitive jokes and veers off track. I find it hard to enjoy certain guests because Dante can slow things down. Janet is a great host, she often takes lead and keeps the show on track. But at the same time I noticed she has to reel Dante in to focus on the episode contents.

I’m very excited for Varney to host The Legend of Korra podcast. I’m realllllly hoping they bring on another co-host. Perhaps someone from Korra, maybe even Seychelle Gabriel if she’s willing! Korra is a heavy show with lots of serious talking points. I recall Dante saying he’s never even watched all 4 seasons.

I’m hopeful! But I’m also such a huge fan that I’ll listen either way.