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Creators Mike & Bryan Reveal First Avatar's Origins in TLOK Book Two! | Braving The Elements S4 Ep16 | Avatar Legends

Creators Mike & Bryan Reveal First Avatar's Origins in TLOK Book Two! | Braving The Elements S4 Ep16


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 deep-dive podcast episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) reunite with Legend of Korra creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko to kick off Book Two: Spirits. Mike and Bryan share behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of the first Avatar, Wan, the challenges of animation production, and how Book Two’s visual style was inspired by Miyazaki. Plus: new characters, sibling rivalries, and the introduction of fan-favorite Varrick. From the evolution of bending to the rise of technology, the team explores the rich worldbuilding behind the Spirit World, the North vs. South Water Tribe conflict, and the emotional complexity of family dynamics in the Avatarverse.

00:00 - Welcome Co-Creators Mike & Bryan!
01:35 - What is the Book of Spirits?
03:50 - Ordering & Creating Multiple Seasons
05:27 - Action Packed Demands
08:55 - Writer Reunions
10:37 - Zombie Amon!?
11:55 - (Non)Bending’s Evolution
14:12 - Technology & Trauma
16:45 - Moral Ambiguity
18:33 - Recruiting for Book 2
22:03 - Why the Timelapse?
24:11 - Comic-Cons & Breaking News
26:44 - The Music of Avatar
30:25 - Sibling & Civil Rivalries
37:48 - New Characters Being Characters
41:33 - Heavy Hitting Cast
44:23 - Aang’s Offspring
47:07 - Name Origins
50:13 - Creating New Avatars
53:40 - The First Avatar
55:33 - Mythical Art Styles
59:22 - Mike & Bryan’s Favorites
1:02:53 - Zombie Amon & Undead Ideas
1:04:12 - 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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