Monday, September 22, 2025

Writer Tim Hedrick on Korra's Explosive Family Fallout in Book Two | Braving The Elements | Avatar

Writer Tim Hedrick on Korra's Explosive Family Fallout in Book Two | Braving The Elements | Avatar


Note: As of posting, this episode is currently unavailable in the U.K. and Ireland, however, the audio version can be listened to here.

In this revealing episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by writer Tim Hedrick to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two, Episode 202: “The Southern Lights.” Tim shares behind-the-scenes insights on crafting Korra’s emotional arc and the fallout with her family, the inspiration behind the Southern Lights, and the creation of fan-favorite Varrick. Plus: Bolin’s inflatable snowsuit, Pabu’s scene-stealing moments, and the eerie beauty of the spirit world.

00:00 - Introducing Tim Hedrick
01:53 - Being A Lead Writer
03:52 - Varrick & Other New Characters
05:26 - Family Overload
07:23 - Dante’s Never Seen LOK
08:48 - Korra’s a Different Avatar
11:13 - Parents & Banishments
14:05 - Who Do You Ship?
16:09 - Favorite Hybrid Animal?
17:42 - What Kind of Bender Would You Be?
19:50 - Spirits in LOK and IRL
21:59 - “Varrick-Brand Fancypants Snowsuits"
23:39 - Tim’s Shinobi-Style Recap
25:21 - The Southern Lights
27:15 - Arctic Camel & Other Hybrid Animals
28:38 - Clip Reaction: Air Temple Tykes
31:14 - Following Aang’s Offspring
34:59 - Balancing Family Stories
36:08 - Money, Spirits, and Portals
38:47 - Clip Reaction: Tonraq’s Banishment
43:25 - Parents & Uncomfortable Truths
45:08 - Negative Spirits
48:22 - Clip Reaction: Korra Opens a Portal
51:42 - Unalaq's Invasion
53:13 - Iron’s Tea Time
56:06 - Did Dante Predict Correctly?
57:08 - Most Valuable Bending/Nonbending
59:36 - Dante’s NEXT Predictions
1:00:52 - Flameo Hot-Takes
1:01:35 - Goodbyes

Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra then break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia you can’t get anywhere else. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life.

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