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 episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, real-life siblings and lifelong Avatar superfans Levon and Maya Hawke join the podcast for a deep dive into the sibling relationships that define the Avatarverse with Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko). Levon and Maya bring deep insight and personal experience as they analyze sibling relationships across the Avatarverse, such as Zuko and Azula, Amon and Tarrlok, Mako and Bolin, and even Korra’s own family. They reflect on how these relationships mirror real-life sibling roles—responsibility, rivalry, and the longing for connection—and how bending itself can symbolize identity, power, and vulnerability. The episode also explores the philosophy of choice and balance in Avatar storytelling, the emotional weight of Toph’s arc, and the idea that even the most spiritual pursuits can be corrupted by power. And in one of the episode’s funniest moments, Dante shares a family story that leads to a shoutout to “ugly babies”—a reminder that even the least likely characters (or siblings) can grow into greatness.
00:00 - Introducing Maya & Levon Hawke (Actors & Superfans)
02:30 - Hawke Family Fandom
05:09 - Siblings as an Avatar Theme
07:08 - Toph’s Journey & Evolution
10:08 - Making Hard Choices
12:40 - Maya & Levon’s Past Roles
14:30 - Voice Actor Choices
16:00 - Who Do You Ship?
16:46 - Animal Crossing
20:15 - What Kind of Bender Would You Be?
21:43 - Sibling Age Orders
25:38 - Siblings Stealing Dates
27:57 - Older Siblings Protecting Younger
29:58 - Jinora, Ikki and Meelo
32:32 - The Complexity of Amon & Tarrlok
34:27 - Sibling Sacrifices
37:44 - Tonraq and Unalaq
41:22 - Aang’s Children
43:57 - Eska and Desna
47:04 - Omashu vs. Ember Island
48:02 - Pro-Bending Match vs. Nuktuk Mover
48:27 - Appa vs. Naga’s Smell
48:56 - Dream Escape Room Partner
49:57 - Dream Ember Island Players’ Role
50:50 - Avatar Quiz: Sibling vs. Sibling
55:36 - 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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