Avatar Nation: Season 1 — Wrap Up

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION, </b>Pauline and Wes analyze the entire first season of Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'. They discuss their favorite and least favorite moments, share their anticipations for season two, and read and respond to comments they received from the fandom.</p><br /></p>00:00 Intro</p>00:21 Opening</p>05:32 Cabbage Ratings</p>09:00 Season Analysis</p>55:06 Comments from the Fandom</p>01:21:41 Closing Thoughts</p>01:23:43 Outro</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:25:11

Avatar Nation: S1 E08 — "Legends"

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION</b>, hosts Pauline and Wes delve into the finale of the Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They discuss key moments such as Yue’s decision, “Koizilla”, and THAT moment with Momo. They also read and respond to feedback from other Avatar fans.</p><br /></p>00:00 Opening</p>02:56 Episode Tea</p>06:04 Cabbage Rating</p>08:15 Personal Key Moments</p>16:13 Episode Analysis</p>56:20 Favorite Bending Moment</p>57:49 Favorite Character</p>59:12 Animal Watch</p>01:00:47 Memorable Quotes</p>01:02:22 Question of the Week</p>01:25:49 Closing Thoughts</p>01:30:36 Outro</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:32:04

Avatar Nation: S1 E07 — "The North"

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION,</b> Pauline and Wes discuss the recent departure of showrunner Albert Kim. They also talk through the penultimate episode’s flaws, changes to certain story elements, and the adaptation's approach to key moments from the original series. Despite their critique, they share their cautious anticipation for the finale, hoping for much improvement.</p><br /></p><b>00:00</b> Intro</p><b>00:58</b> Opening</p><b>06:48</b> Episode Tea</p><b>10:32</b> Cabbage Ratings</p><b>13:08</b> Personal Key Moments</p><b>18:10</b> Episode Analysis</p><b>01:04:02</b> Favorite Bending Moment</p><b>01:05:55</b> Favorite Character</p><b>01:07:31</b> Animal Watch</p><b>01:08:56</b> Memorable Quotes</p><b>01:11:04</b> Closing Thoughts</p><b>01:13:10</b> Outro</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:14:29

Avatar Nation: S1 E06 — "Masks"

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION</b>, Pauline and Wes discuss why this is one of their favorite episodes so far. They delve into Zuko's past, the nuanced portrayal of Fire Lord Ozai, and the thematic elements of identity and expectations. Also, which poor souls took the place of the 41st Division in Ozai’s plans?</p><br /></p><b>00:37</b> Intro</p><b>01:18</b> Opening</p><b>04:01</b> Episode Tea</p><b>07:32</b> Cabbage Ratings</p><b>08:57</b> Personal Key Moments</p><b>14:42</b> Episode Analysis</p><b>56:13</b> Favorite Bending Moment</p><b>58:06</b> Favorite Character</p><b>01:00:27</b> Animal Watch</p><b>01:01:40</b> Memorable Quotes</p><b>01:03:32</b> Closing Thoughts</p><b>01:05:46</b> Outro</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:06:57

Avatar Nation: S1 E05 — "Spirited Away"

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION</b>, Pauline and Wes dive deep into Episode 5 of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, focusing on the spirit world and the emotional journeys of the characters. They discuss favorite moments, including Gyatso's impactful message to Aang, the terrifying presence of Koh the Face Stealer, and the significant development in the characters' emotional landscapes. Key themes include confronting past traumas, the importance of letting go, and the growth of the main characters.</p><br /></p><b>00:32</b> Intro</p><b>01:13</b> Opening</p><b>03:57</b> Episode Tea</p><b>07:32</b> Cabbage Rating</p><b>10:48</b> Personal Key Moments</p><b>18:42</b> Episode Analysis</p><b>01:01:15</b> Favorite Bending Moments</p><b>01:02:42</b> Favorite Character</p><b>01:04:51</b> Animal Watch</p><b>01:06:56</b> Memorable Quotes</p><b>01:07:51 </b>Question of the Week</p><b>01:10:15</b> Closing Thoughts</p><b>01:11:26</b> Outro</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:12:34

Avatar Nation: S1 E04 — "Into the Dark"

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION</b>, Pauline and Wes focus on episode 4 of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. They discuss the episode's themes of loss and difficult decisions in the backdrop of war, plus the emotional impact of flashbacks. They also explore various elements, including the implication of choices made by characters such as Aang, Zuko, Iroh, Sai, and more.</p><br /></p><b>00:31</b> Intro</p><b>01:11</b> Opening</p><b>03:31</b> Episode Tea</p><b>06:22</b> Cabbage Rating</p><b>08:57</b> Personal Key Moments</p><b>13:09</b> Episode Analysis</p><b>55:01</b> Favorite Bending Moment</p><b>56:38</b> Favorite Character</p><b>57:32</b> Animal Watch</p><b>59:33</b> Memorable Quotes</p><b>01:02:00</b> Question of the Week</p><b>01:05:24</b> Closing Thoughts</p><b>01:07:08</b> Outro</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:08:26

Avatar Nation: S1 E03 — "Omashu"

In this episode of <b>AVATAR NATION</b>, Pauline and Wes discuss episode three of Netflix's adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. They explore character dynamics and new character introductions, particularly focusing on Team Azula, Teo and the Mechanist, and the Freedom Fighters. They also delve into the episode’s theme of deception.</p><br /></p><br /></p><b>01:13</b> Opening</p><b>04:51</b> Episode Tea</p><b>08:39</b> Cabbage Ratings</p><b>11:30</b> Personal Key Moments</p><b>16:56</b> Episode Analysis</p><b>48:41</b> Favorite Bending Moment</p><b>50:04</b> Favorite Character</p><b>51:56</b> Animal Watch</p><b>54:09</b> Memorable Quotes</p><b>56:07</b> Question of the Week</p><b>59:00</b> Closing Thoughts</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:01:15

Avatar Nation: S1 E02 — "Warriors"

In this episode of AVATAR NATION, Pauline and Wes discuss the Netflix live adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, focusing on the second episode. They specifically discuss Aang's role as a symbol of hope, the relationships among the characters, and the distinctive representation of Zuko and Iroh. They also touch on Sokka's character shift and the introduction of Suki's character.</p><br /></p><b>00:58</b> Opening</p><b>03:21</b> Episode Tea</p><b>06:29</b> Cabbage Ratings</p><b>09:06</b> Personal Key Moments</p><b>12:39</b> Episode Analysis</p><b>57:43</b> Favorite Bending Moment</p><b>59:11</b> Animal Watch</p><b>01:00:13</b> Memorable Quotes</p><b>01:02:37</b> Question of the Week</p><b>01:09:12</b> Closing<br /><br /></p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:10:36

Avatar Nation: S1 E01 — "Aang"

In this episode, Pauline and Wes focus on a deep analysis of the first episode of the Netflix live-action series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. They discuss the plot, characters, cinematography and compare it to the original cartoon. They appreciate the visuals, especially the bending effects and note the darker tone of the series. The hosts express concerns over the rushed pacing and lack of emotional depth in some characters. However, they are optimistic about the series' potential.</p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:16:48

Welcome to Avatar Nation! + Pre-Premiere Discussion

Welcome to the first episode of <b>AVATAR NATION</b>, hosted by Pauline and Wes! In this episode, they introduce themselves and share their love for the animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender". They detail their history with the show, from childhood viewing to sharing it with their daughter, and discuss their anticipation for Netflix's live-action adaptation. They engage in a detailed discussion about the show, the cast, and the official trailer. Towards the end, they read out comments that they've received on social media from other ATLA fans and invite you to join in on the conversation online.</p><br /></p><br />__________<br /><br />Find us at <a href="https://avatarnation.buzzsprout.com/share"><b>avatarnation.buzzsprout.com</b></a><br /><br />FOLLOW US:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/avatarnationpod"><b>Facebook</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avatarnationpod/"><b>Instagram</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AvatarNationPod"><b>Youtube</b></a><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@avatarnationpod"><b>TikTok</b></a></p>

01:13:31