Nickelodeon released a trailer for the third season of its award-winning original podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements, the official companion podcast to fan-favorite series Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. Returning hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko) rewatch Book Three of Avatar: The Last Airbender, diving deep into the heart of the Fire Nation as they revisit epic battles, unexpected allies, and the spectacular four-part conclusion. Produced by Nickelodeon Podcasts in partnership with Paramount Audio, the third season of Avatar: Braving the Elements will be available wherever podcasts are heard beginning Tuesday, January 16.
Joining Janet and Dante during the 40-episode season are special guests, including Jack De Sena (the voice of Sokka), Grey DeLisle (the voice of Azula), Michaela Jill Murphy (the voice of Toph), Giancarlo Volpe (director of Avatar: The Last Airbender), Joaquim Dos Santos (director of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra) and more. Original series creators and co-chief creative officers of Avatar Studios, Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, also return to share more behind-the-scenes insights on the beloved franchise.
New this season, full episodes of Avatar: Braving the Elements will be available on YouTube, and episode highlights will be posted to YouTube Shorts. Additionally, Nickelodeon is launching a premium subscription on Apple Podcasts called “Avatar: BTE Premium.” The new offering, available for $2.99 per month or $28.99 annually, will give subscribers early and ad free access to the catalog, along with exclusive bonus content.
Avatar: Braving the Elements extends the Avatarverse for loyal fans who grew up with the beloved franchise. In this weekly podcast, hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco continue to re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia. Throughout the new season, special guests comprised of cast members, producers, and superfans drop in to explore elements of Book Three and dish on the latest content from the Avatarverse, from bestselling books to all-new music and beyond.
About Avatar: The Last Airbender
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes) from February 2005 to July 2008 as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist, Aang, and his friends, who must save the world by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation.
In addition to the series’ success, the property has spawned into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series most recently spent two months on the New York Times Graphic Books Bestseller list in 2020, and the young adult novels have spent 22 cumulative weeks on the New York Times Young Adult Bestseller list and have shipped over a quarter million copies. The DVD and Blu-rays are also incredibly successful, with the “Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Complete Series” generating nearly $38MM in retail sales since its 2015 release.
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