Two geeks discuss and dissect every episode of Avatar: the Last Airbender to see what makes it great!
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This week, Aabria and Josh dial in on foreshadowing as a storytelling technique while discussing the action-packed episode, The Blue Spirit!
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This week, Aabria and Josh dissect the parallel paths Aang and Zuko travel in "The Storm": reckoning with past traumas to learn important lessons for their futures.
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This week Aabria and Josh discuss The Great Divide as a metaphor for the divide between where Aang is now versus where he needs to be by stories end, both in terms of leading others and assuming his role as the Avatar.
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Aabria and Josh are back to break down a fan-favorite episode, Jet! They discuss how Jet's extreme and unilateral leadership style forces our three main characters to ask themselves, are you going to follow the leader?
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Just a lil' message from your Storybenders Josh and Aabria to let you know we're back with new episodes starting next week, September 27th! Let's GO!
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Aabria and Josh discuss how the titular waterbending scroll forces our characters to reckon with the concepts of legacy, entitlement and ownership. Also... pirates!
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Episode 8: The Winter Solstice Part 2: Avatar Roku
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This week, Aabria and Josh are back at it discussing the point of no return in the Hero's Journey as the Gaang is given the main plot of the series in the second half of this two-part episode!
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Episode 7: The Winter Solstice Part 1: The Spirit World
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This week, Josh and Aabria talk about the philosophy of cycles as Aang learns more about his place in the mystical/natural world.
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Aabria and Josh discuss the symbolism of prisons, and make our best attempt at a George Takei impression!
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Aabria and Josh detail how "the rule of three" plays a major role in The King of Omashu, in comedy in general, and in perceiving patterns. Also, Math! Real-life martial arts! Cabbage Guy! This episode has it all.
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Aabria and Josh break down the many ways the writers utilize the subversion of audience expectations as a narrative tool in "The Warriors of Kyoshi" and in the series as a whole.
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Josh and Aabria discuss the importance of change arcs, "the Lie", and mentorship within Book One's "The Southern Air Temple."
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Aabria and Josh discuss the call to adventure, clarification of purpose, and the transformative power of self-acceptance!
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Why is "The Boy in the Iceberg" such an effective pilot episode?
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In the inaugural episode, Aabria and Josh (trash) talk live-action adaptations and joining the fandom as they kick off an episodic adventure through Avatar: the Last Airbender!
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Coming September 14th! We'll be kicking off our shiny new podcast with an episode about the cursed film The Last Airbender and stories of when we first became fans of Team Avatar! GET HYPED!
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