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The Podbending Scroll
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In this episode of Avatar State Radio, Kev and Mike discuss The Waterbending Scroll, an action-packed and character-driven adventure that introduces pirates, jealousy, and—of course—more bending! But first, the hosts share some behind-the-scenes details about Avatar State Radio and briefly discuss how Fan Expo 2024 took it out of them. They also talk about the latest Fortnite crossover featuring ATLA bending scrolls, proving that Avatar’s influence is everywhere.
The story kicks off with Aang’s timeless balance of responsibility and childlike wonder. Despite knowing there’s a ticking clock to master all four elements, he still finds time to be a kid. Katara’s attempts to teach Aang waterbending take a turn when he picks it up effortlessly, sparking her jealousy and self-doubt. Kev and Mike explore whether Aang’s rapid progress is due to his years of airbending experience and/or his status as the Avatar.
The Gaang’s journey takes a hit when they lose their supplies and money. Aang’s impulsive spending on a Sky Bison whistle is a life-saving decision later in the episode. Meanwhile, Cabbage Cart Man returns triumphantly—only to have his cart destroyed again, sowing the seeds of the Cabbagebender origin story.
The hosts delve into the episode’s supporting characters, including pirates who are talented fighters despite not being benders. Zuko and Iroh appear briefly but make their moments count, reminding us of their presence and complexity.
As the tension builds, Aang and Katara work together to recover the stolen waterbending scroll. The episode features plenty of action, from Momo fighting pirates to a thrilling battle at sea. Kev and Mike also highlight the tai-chi influence on waterbending, noting the 24-part form depicted on the scroll and Katara’s use of the single whip technique.
Join Kev and Mike as they discuss this pivotal episode, which is filled with humor, drama, and bending brilliance!
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Our intro music is The Voyage by Audionautix, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
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