Note: As of posting, this episode is currently restricted in the U.K. and Ireland, however, the audio version can be listened to here.
Director, character designer, and Avatar legend Joaquim Dos Santos joins Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) on the Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast to talk all things Korra - from the very first sketch of the Avatar herself to crafting the show’s darker, noir-inspired tone. In this episode, Team Avatar revisits The Voice in the Night, where Korra faces off with mounting fear, political pressure, and a growing Equalist threat. Joaquim shares how he helped design Korra as the "opposite of Aang," how her MMA-inspired physicality influenced her character, and how cinematic storyboarding brought a new visual language to the Avatarverse. Plus: Tarrlok’s shady charm, the chilling mystery of Amon, and why this episode marks a major tonal shift in Book One.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Intros
01:12 – Co-directing Memories
02:13 – First Sketch of Korra to (to 4:19)
05:47 – Elevating the Sequel
06:55 – Tough Inspirations
11:13 – Favorite Episodes
13:25 – “Kwong’s Cuisine”
13:55 – Joaquim’s Shinobi-Style Recap
15:19 – Chi-Blocking
17:45 – The Voice in the Night
19:15 – Evolving Culture
23:13 – Clip Reaction: Korra’s Nightmares
24:55 – Horror Films
28:08 – When Korra’s Wrong…
29:23 – Love Triangles
30:37 – Clip Reaction: Meet Asami
33:20 – 1930’s Inspirations
35:55 – Tarrlok vs. Tenzin
40:08 – Clip Reaction: Korra’s Visions
41:55 – Janet’s First Cry
44:57 – Amon’s Playing With Korra!?
46:37 – Grim Ending
47:24 – Evil Asami?
48:10 – Did Dante Predict Correctly?
48:58 – Most Valuable Bending
51:11 – Most Valuable Nonbending
53:50 – Flameo Hot-Takes
55:05 – Dante’s NEXT Predictions
57:34 – 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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