Best nerd black Podcast Team Podcasts (2025)

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Avatar Duplication Glitch (Korra S1E12) (Ft. Adal Rifai!) 1:15:09

10M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

This week, we talk about the big battle. The final showdown of season one. It gets intense, it gets action packed, it gets steamy? Appa gets his own radio talk show and I work my sound-editing fingers into overtime for a few choice bits in this exciting final episode of Season 4 of our show. Thanks everyone for listening and GO LISTEN TO ALL OF ADA…

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LGBTQ+ Rep in The Legend of Korra (Pride 2024) 46:12

12M ago46:12

46:12

Happy Pride Month, Cabbage Patch! In this special bonus episode Alex takes a deep dive into queer characters in The Legend of Korra and the show’s impact on LGBTQ+ representation in other popular media, specifically content made for youth and young adults. She is joined by other queer content creators on the DXM media network to chat about how The …

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11.5) ...If we whip out our d*ck hard enough (KorraS1E11)(Ft. my brother Nick) 47:48

12M ago47:48

47:48

We catch up with my aviation nerd brother to talk all things technology and that nifty battle scene from the previous episode.By Zach and Alex

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11:) Grift Bending (Korra S1E11) 1:08:27

1y ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Just us this time folks! Like the good ol' days! Alex and I mostly complain about exposition dumps along with making some good jokes and doing some good ol'fashion commentary. The stakes are raised, Korra is set to square off with Amon, and the truth comes out in one big steamy load. Check out all of our network's awesome pods!…

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10.) ROHAN IS HERE! (not the baby) Korra S1E10 (Ft Mary Clay Watt!) 1:30:40

1y ago1:30:40

1:30:40

This episode the stakes are being raised as our heroes speed towards the season climax. Will they get away? Will Lin ever not be iconic? Will Mary Clay ever stop simping over General Iroh? The world may never know, unless.... they listen to the episode....By Zach and Alex ft MC Watt!

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Cascading Kool-Aid Men (Korra S1E9) (Ft. Delia of Black Nerds Create!) 1:18:34

1y ago1:18:34

1:18:34

This week, we get some backstory on our villains while Korra is trapped in a box. The team mounts a rescue mission to the wrong villain, and Bolin gets his fly zipped by a metal mommy. Black Nerds Create! Follow Delia on Instagram! (And @Deliaistyping on most other platforms!) Check out all of our network's awesome pods!…

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8.) I KNOW MY DEE! (Korra S1E8) (Ft Robert of the Dam Memes) 1:02:47

1y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

On today's episode, Robert returns to talk about this rather heavy episode, air temple BnB, and voice actors. Hijinks ensue! The Gang have relocated to Air Temple Island. Amidst the growing fear and tension, The team tries to rally before Korra has a terrifying confrontation with Tarlock. Check out all of our network's awesome pods!…

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7.) The Koi Tank (TLOK S1E7) (Ft. Honey!) 1:29:53

1y ago1:29:53

1:29:53

This week, our young Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to republic city business moguls, in the hopes of making it big in the world of capital enterprise! Also Honey is on the show again! Aang didn't shit his pants this time. Check out HONEY ON INSTAGRAM! Check out all of our network's awesome pods!By Zach and Alex ft Honey!

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6.) Into the Lin-verse (TLOK S1E6) (ft. Pod Daddy Tina!) 1:22:46

1+ y ago1:22:46

1:22:46

This week we have one of our besties on to dish about sports and terrorism. This is an action packed episode with lots to talk about! Pabu is our champion! GO LISTEN TO BURN BEFORE READING! IT'S HILARIOUS! Check out all of our network's awesome pods!By Zach and Alex ft Christina Kann!

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SHUT UP, BOY! (TLOK S1E5) (Ft Mary Clay Watt!) 1:22:00

1+ y ago1:22:00

1:22:00

This episode, we deal with the deadly points of the Love Rombus. It's prickly, full of delulu and only a little bit toxic! The gang gets their big game and cant stop sniping at each other. The Amon story takes a back seat.... For love. You know Pabu, I'm talkin about REAL LOVE! **Cute Pabu noises** We're joined by our unofficial third co-host, Mary…

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4.) A Love Angle (ft Takenna!) (TLOK S1E4) 1:18:35

1+ y ago1:18:35

1:18:35

The tension is heating up as Korra is coerced by a grown man to join a task force as a teenager that's barely lived outside of a curated compound away from civilization. She challenges Kaiba - er- I mean Amon to a 1v1. What could go wrong? We all get to simp over Asami-Mommy and dish about dating in Avatar. We recorded this one with our good friend…

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3.) Himbology (TLOK S1E3) (Ft Josh from Super Scary!) 1:44:07

1+ y ago1:44:07

1:44:07

This episode, our golden boi Bolin gets captured by Amon! Will he get out ok? Will his friends find him in time? Will Josh tear into the TV screen and rescue his Korra Husbando single-handedly? Find out on a very gay, very fun discussion about episode 3, and of course, our favorite Korra Himbo. Check out all of our network's awesome pods! CHECK OUT…

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2.) Fresh and Juicy (TLOK S1E2) (Ft. Charlie from Of the Eldest Gods!) 1:24:24

1+ y ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Hey friends, This week we catch up with Charlie to nerd out about, oddly enough.... sports, of all things.... This was such a fun one! Korra settles into Air Temple Island and it doesn't take her long to head into the city to play a game with some hobo brothers (WE STAN) and the greatest animal companion since Momo. Check out all of our network's a…

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1.) ACAB (All Cops Are Benders) (TLOK S1E1) (Ft. Robert from The Bits!) 1:24:10

1+ y ago1:24:10

1:24:10

WE'RE BACK EVERYONE! After a long hiatus capped with a writers strike, we're finally back to dish about our favorite water tribe Avatar, and all the juicy stuff this season has to offer. FINALLY my little cruciferous lovelies, we're back! Check out all of our network's awesome pods! AND GO LISTEN TO THE BITS!!!!…

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Bi-Lin (Pride Bonus!) (Ft Charlie and Christina!) 39:34

2y ago39:34

39:34

In this little mid-break bonus, Alex celebrates pride by getting together with some of our queer friends and talking about queer ships in Avatar! They go though all the greats! We're proud to be a part of a fandom that can have a "Cannon Queer Ships" section of our pride episode. HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE! GO CHECK OUT THE EPISODES DONE ON The Restricte…

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60.) This Is My Cabbages! (ATLA S3E21) (Ft. JAMES SIE!!!) 1:10:59

2y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Uuuuh, did I read that title right? wait, I'm writing this post-episode. Did we REALLY get James Sie!? That must be a typo.... This is where it all ends folks. (Well at least the first show) We've had so much fun doing this podcast and I can't believe we're finally here. We talk with our wonderful guest about a whole variety of topics from his care…

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59. Intern Pi-an (ATLA S3E20) 1:10:09

2y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

This is it folks! The final stretch! This is the transition episode. Everything here is either set-up or continuation. We get some badass fights and we see the beginning of the final battle from all sides. Classic episode folks. Just the two of us, talking about the show we love. Big stuff happening next episode folks, can't wait for you all to hea…

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58.) Basic Cabbitch 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

Just another week of talking about cruciferous vegetables and gardening. This week we talk our favorite cabbages, and we go through a list of some lesser-known types!

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57.) @FlameDaddy (ATLA S3E19) (ft. E Forney!) 1:19:03

2+ y ago1:19:03

1:19:03

We're nearing the end now folks. Aang goes on a wayward spirit journey nail-bitingly close to the final battle, where he consults with a bunch of avatars that all tell him the same thing. "You gotta kill that bitch, dude." Meanwhile the Gaang searches and ends up finding some familiar wrinkly old faces. Bumi talks about how he slapped the shit outt…

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56.) Beach, Don't Kill My Vibe (ATLA S3 E18) (Ft Raye from OTEG!) 1:42:14

2+ y ago1:42:14

1:42:14

It's the beginning of the end folks. Join us as we begin this four part epic with our good friend Raye as we talk about Lion Turtles, Fire Family drama, and spend way too much time on Barbie canon. The Gaang sets up for a sandcastle contest and Zuko is pissed. After explaining that they were planning on getting an extension on the assignment, Zuko …

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55. TLDR; The Gang Goes to a Play (ATLA S3E17) (Ft. Adal Rifai from Hey Riddle Riddle!) 1:00:33

2+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

The Gang Goes to a Play. Seriously, that's the description this week. Any more detail and I'd have to summarize the whole series, and we don't do recaps for recaps! We sat down with friend of the show Adal Rifai, and had a great time talking about one of our favorite episodes. We joke about the show so-far, dish about improv and stage-craft, and sp…

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54. Becoming an Only Child (S3E16) (Ft. Avatar Hour Podcast!) 1:23:04

2+ y ago1:23:04

1:23:04

This week, after narrowly avoiding a confrontation with an absolutely unhinged Azula, Zuko tries to slide into Sokka's DMs to find out what Katara's beef is. With some new information, he and Katara take off and redeem her voucher for one character-building field trip with Zuko and they embark to find the man who killer her mother. We sat down with…

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2022: Reclaiming the Cabbage Emoji (End of Year Bonus) 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

43:19

Hey folks, while we schedule future main episodes with awesome guests, here's something to fill the void. Alex and I talk about our most favorite things about the year, we spend a meaty amount of time dishing on Avatar News things, and have a good time looking over the year we've had. We love you all for listening and we'll see you bright and early…

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53. That Hawk-Goss (ATLA S3E15) (Ft. Haley from TRS!) 1:24:19

2+ y ago1:24:19

1:24:19

This week we see the conclusion to our big jailbreak plans. Sokka and Zuko prepare the plan while Hakoda hits a man with delicate feelings. Their new meat-shield throws a man into an angry mob, and then the Gaang gets upgraded to a Sport-Utility War Balloon. This week we sat down with our wonderful friend Haley to dish about her and Alex's favorite…

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52. Boiling Rock Bottom (ATLA S3E14) (Ft. JamieSketches!) 1:15:20

2+ y ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Sup Patch? This week, the long awaited steamy episode, Boiling Rock, Part 1. Zuko and Sokka need some alone time, so they wisk off to a romantic sauna that also happens to be a high-security prison. Sokka seeks to free his friends and family from captivity, while the two awkwardly flirt a little. (If you read between the lines) THIS IS THE BIG ZUKK…

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Get Deaded (Unaired Pilot!) 45:58

2+ y ago45:58

45:58

Hello folks, we're in the middle of lining up some great guests for the rest of the season, but in the meantime, we decided to do an episode on the unaired pilot. Katara is Kaya, Zuko isn't banished, everything is topsy-turvy in the PILOT EPISODE! See you folks next time with the steamy antics of the Boiling Rock, part 1!…

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51.) Extremely Dungeons and Dragons (ATLA S3E13) (ft. Sam from Content and Capable!) 1:11:32

2+ y ago1:11:32

1:11:32

This week, when our boy Zuko's Firebending becomes about as fierce as a wet blanket, Toph suggests he seek out the original source for Firebending, so he can teach Aang and complete his Avatar training. He takes her suggestion and Aang begins his legendary Zuko Fieldtrip side-quest to the ancient ruins of the Sun Warriors. Dice will be tossed, glue…

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50.) It's Ya Boy, Zuko! (ATLA S3E12) (Ft Delia from Black Nerds Create!) 1:32:37

2+ y ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Ya done it, Zuko. You picked a lane. Now all you have to do is convince the terrified and angry children you've been hunting that it's all chill now. Quite the tall order. A task like that will involve some flubbed diplomacy rolls and a few burnt feed. We sit down with the wonderfully funny Delia from Black Nerds Create as we go through this truly …

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50. Master-Baiters (Ft. Cody and Dalton) (ATLA S3E11) 1:25:06

3y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

As our siege of the Fire Nation continues to go off the rails, the Gaang breaks into a dungeon and blow through all the DM's puzzles and challenges. They encounter Azula and some Dai Li agents in an encounter that their still a little under-leveled for. They get baited by the promise of Suki and waste precious time. Meanwhile, Zuko finally stands u…

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49.) AANGVENGERS ASSEMBLE! (Ft Fawna from Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft!) (ATLA S3E10) 1:22:47

3y ago1:22:47

1:22:47

The Gaang meet up with all the favorite NPCs of the campaign so far as the forces gather for an all-out assault. While nerves are bungling Sokka's speech, and Aang frets about what to say to Katara, the Machinist is busting out some cool submarines. Will our party and their allies sink or swim? We sat down with Fawna from Cats, Tea, and Witchcraft …

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Introducing: Deus Ex Media (ft. Everyone) 12:46

3y ago12:46

12:46

Introducing Deus Ex Media! Formerly Movie Night Crew Network, Deus Ex Media is a network of fandom podcasts for nerds of all kinds. Read more about our rebrand on our website: https://www.deusexmedia.org/blog/change-is-weird Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/deusexmedianetwork https://www.instagram.com/deusex_media/ https://twitte…

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48.) Swordnado (ft. Charlie from OTEG!) (ATLA S3E9) 1:20:03

3y ago1:20:03

1:20:03

What happens when you plan a 4 day stretch of nothing before a crucial battle in the most important war on the planet? Stress, nerves, and a WHOLE lot of tripping balls. There's quite a bit to unpack here, but the meat of the episode is Aang has weird dreams, and Zuko attends a meeting that bums him out. (Meetings, amirite?) We sit down with the ho…

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47.) Creepy Puppet Corner (ft. Christina Kann!) (ATLA S3E8) 1:30:37

3y ago1:30:37

1:30:37

After our heroes tell spooky stories in the woods, they are invited back to a totally innocent and benign old woman's house for tea and other completely innocent things. Toph hears screams under the earth. Do we care? Why would we? This gram gram type appears to have a kinship with Katara, but she turns out to be the main villain the Golden Girls 3…

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46.) Scrooge McToph (ATLA S3E7) (Ft Timelord Iroh!) 1:35:12

3y ago1:35:12

1:35:12

Today a BFF of the pod joins us to talk about one of her favorite episodes! If you've listened through this show, you know the name TImelord Iroh, and we're thrilled to have her on this week's main-feed episode! This week, the gaang gets distracted from the DMs main quest by wandering into town and ripping-off a bunch of strangers, but Toph is draw…

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45.) The Sh*t Heard 'Round the World (Ft. Hon3yBab33) (ATLA S3E6) 1:26:14

3y ago1:26:14

1:26:14

This week, we're joined by our new friend Honey to talk all things Roku, Sozin, and friendship! Roku, the plot-focused DM decides to give Aang a lore dump while he sleeps, but that's not the only dump that will be had! This week we learn about Roku and his summer beach house.... and his occasional check-ins on Sozin. This episode we talk friendship…

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44.) Chekov's Vase (ATLA S3E5) (Ft. Jason from Movie Night Crew!) 1:30:25

3y ago1:30:25

1:30:25

This week, while the gaang fights a terrifying assassin in the B-plot, The Birds of Prey bring Zuko to a beach vacation, and everyone but Ty Lee is profoundly miserable. It's the BEACH EPISODE EVERYONE GET HYPE! Zuko and Mei are fighting, Ty Lee is collecting suitors like Pokemon cards, and Azula is going around threatening partygoers with marriage…

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43.) The Weeb-Blade (ATLA S3E4) (Ft. Xander!) 1:31:02

3y ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Sorry for the delay, Patch! This week, we sit down with our good friend Xander about Swords, Stances, and weapons training! Xander has been studying martial arts and bladed weapons since the tender age of five! We get into the esoteric nitty-gritty of footwork, combat philosophy and the nature of learning a martial skill! (Spoilers, you can't be tr…

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42.) All Fire-Nation Soldiers Are B*stards (ATLA S3E3) Ft. Katie (FandomForward) and Johnnie Jae! (A Tribe Called Geek) 1:34:50

3y ago1:34:50

1:34:50

Hey folks! On this week's episode, The Gaang passes through a fishing village plagued from the pollution of a local metalworking factory. Moved by their plight, Katara decides to take action, at the cost of Sokka's meticulous and exacting schedule. She becomes a vigilante, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and performing acts of eco-terrorism! …

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BONUS! Just Old Dudes in Robes (The Golden Compass) (Ft. Christina Kann!) 50:18

3y ago50:18

50:18

Hey folks, no new episode this week, but we won't leave y'all hangin! Please enjoy this bonus episode from our Patreon series "There is no Pod in Ba Sing Se", where we watch movies we wished didn't exist. This episode, we take a look at the Oscar-Nominated flop, The Golden Compass! A movie so bad the other two adaptation films were quietly canned a…

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41.) Flameo Hot-Takes (ATLA S3E2) (Ft. Taylor from MNCN!) 1:31:47

3y ago1:31:47

1:31:47

SURPRISE! two weeks, two episodes! THAT'S VALUE! This week, we're joined by MNCN crewmate and friend of the pod, Taylor, to relate to Aang's totalitarian, fascist education as a teacher in the American School System! The Gaang has made it to the Earth Kingdom, and while Sokka wants to hide in a cave and eat crickets until invasion day, Aang has oth…

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40.) Scooby-Doo the F**k Outta This! (ATlA S3E1) 1:33:52

3y ago1:33:52

1:33:52

This episode, we start the DnD session with a big recap. Aang's been out of the campaign for a while, and needs to catch up on all the shit that happened while his character was dea- I mean in a coma! No death or dying here folks! The Gaang encounters a Fire Nation ship, Aang encounters the demons of his guilt and trauma, and Zuko encounters his Ho…

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39.) Suck My D*ck, Go Rot in Jail (Ft. Erin and Zoey of Lore Olympod!) (ATLA S2E20) 1:16:48

3+ y ago1:16:48

1:16:48

In our Season 2 Finale episode, the extremely funny Erin and Zoey of Lore Olympod stop by to talk about Busty Rabbits, good good cats, and also Avatar at some point! This week, The Gaang reconvenes to discover that the Kiyoshi warriors aren't the Kiyoshi warriors. (I'm shocked, SHOCKED I tell you!) Geopolitical hijinks ensue. Zuko decides this life…

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38.) Daddy-Dae-Kim (Ft. Ethan Hulen!) (ATLA S2E19) 1:12:52

3+ y ago1:12:52

1:12:52

ATTENTION! The version of the episode that was uploaded earlier had the wrong audio. Sorry y'all, I (Zach) had a real oopsie. Here we go again! This week, our Gaang pulls a Scooby Doo crew and splits up for a while, and we chat with friend and fellow podcaster Ethan Hulen about meditation, Zuko's angst, and the benefits of trying out standup routin…

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37.) New Scroll, Who Dis? (Ft Mats!) (ATLA S2E18) 56:23

3+ y ago56:23

56:23

Our heroes are on a roll! They got Appa back, escaped from the Dai Li and feel like a bunch of winners, why break the momentum? They storm the castle, only to find an incredulous Earth King in need of convincing. Sokka will need to don his detective hat, and roll some truly prodigious Diplomacy rolls to sway the King in their favor. And failing tha…

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36.) 1984-Esque (ft. Vaush!) (ATLA S2E17) 1:23:47

3+ y ago1:23:47

1:23:47

This week, Special Guest and Youtube Political Streamer Vaush stops by to nerd out with us about his all-time favorite show! (Spoilers, it's Avatar) He has some insightful things to say about cartoons, power structures, and the nuances of politics in a show made for a younger audience. Our Heroes have settled into the overbearing monotony of the Ea…

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It's Movie Time, Clarice.... 42:32

3+ y ago42:32

42:32

Hey Folks, Work sucks and life's hard, so we're delaying the next full episode until the 20th. BUT..... You ever wonder what Horror movies we're into in this, the month of.... SPOOKTOBER??? You haven't? WELL HERE'S AN UNRELATED MINISODE ABOUT THAT VERY TOPIC! Surprise! This week we answer a question that nobody asked, because we're nerds and we lik…

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35.) Soul Buddies (ft. Charlie from Of the Eldest Gods!) (ATLA S2E16) 1:19:41

4y ago1:19:41

1:19:41

This one's heavy Cabbage Patch. We need some big cabbage energy to get us through this one. Luckily we're joined by our dear friend Charlie to help and comfort us in our hour of need. Appa is alone and lost without the Gaang's company. He escapes the clutches of many would-be captors, and licks an old Guru. and HE'S GOING TO BE FINE! EVERYTHING WIL…

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34.) Oh the Irohny (Ft Adal Rifai From Hey Riddle Riddle!) (ATLA S2E15) 1:28:14

4y ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Excited about this one folks! This week we sit down with Podcaster and occasional talking beaver Adal Rifai! Aside from laughing a lot, we talk shop about one of the best episodes of season 2, and have a Haiku battle FOR THE AGES! The Gang has begun to settle into a routine in the Earth Kingdom's greatest city, and for them, that mostly means getti…

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33.) Crimelord Iroh (Ft. Mary Clay Watt from That's What I'm Tolkien About!) (ATLA S2E14) 1:47:31

4y ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Our heroes have finally arrived in Ba Sing Sae! The hard part is over, or so they think! Turns out an "audience with the KING" is a little more exclusive then the gaang thought, imagine that? We see the king's bear, Iroh gets deep in the tea, and Jet seems to be the only one to notice that kid looks a lot like the prince's wanted posters. This week…

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32.) The Bad Dragon of the West ft. Sean Watson! (ATLA S2E13) 1:38:45

4y ago1:38:45

1:38:45

This episode we sit down with fellow nerd, mechanical engineer and friend of the pod Sean Watson to pick his brain about the big... erm.... shaft? no, head? The Drill, the one the Fire Nation built that DEFINITELY doesn't look like a giant penis. we promise. We talk shop about a marvel of fantasy engineering, and the slurry that runs through its ve…

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