Best Zuko Podcasts (2025)

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Korra Crosses Over: Reacting to Her First Steps Into the Spirit World 1:14:43

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What happens when Korra finally enters the Spirit World - and it doesn’t go as planned? Actor and Avatar superfan Brandon Perea (Nope, The OA, Twisters) joins Janet and Dante to break down The Legend of Korra Book 2, Episode 9: “The Guide.” With his background in breakdancing, anime fandom, and spiritual exploration, Brandon brings fresh insight in…

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Siblings Levon & Maya Hawke Break Down Avatar’s Most Intense Sibling Rivalries 1:01:56

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In today's episode, we welcome real-life siblings and lifelong Avatar superfans Levon and Maya Hawke for a deep dive into the sibling relationships that define the Avatarverse. From Mako and Bolin to Amon and Tarrlok to Sokka and Katara, the conversation explores how family dynamics—rivalry, loyalty, and love—shape some of the most powerful charact…

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The First Avatar: How Wan Changed the Avatarverse Forever 1:05:31

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Before Aang, before Korra - there was Wan. In this episode, Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by the voice of Asami herself, Seychelle Gabriel, to explore the origin of the Avatar cycle and the mythic battle between light and darkness. As Korra journeys into the past, we witness Wan’s transformation from a street-smart trickster into the brid…

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Location data: How TomTom powers insurance with risk and pricing 1:00:07

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Before the advent of embedded screens in almost all vehicles there used to be accessories to help navigate and guide your trips and often it was a TomTom device. This episode features Vinod Poomalai the Product Marketing Leader for TomTom talking about how their location data is powering aspects of many insurance products and services. In this epis…

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Asami’s Breaking Point, Betrayal & That Kiss in 'The Sting' with Seychelle Gabriel 1:06:40

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How Varrick Became the Avatarverse’s Most Unpredictable Character w/ John Michael Higgins 1:11:16

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In this unforgettable episode, the brilliant John Michael Higgins, voice of the eccentric and endlessly quotable Varrick from The Legend of Korra, joins Janet and Dante! Higgins shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and reflects on how Varrick became one of the most beloved - and morally ambiguous- characters in the Avatar universe. The conver…

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Insuring a niche with Mike Lough of Intact Public Entities 53:09

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Everyone loves to find a niche to insure but what about building our products and coverages for niches that present specific needs and challenges? Mike Lough, VP of Distribution, Community Services drops in to discuss how Intact Public Entities is serving specific niches and how brokers can grow within them. In this episode: How community services …

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Civil War Parts 1 & 2 with Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez 1:14:27

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Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez joins hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two’s pivotal double episode: “Civil War Parts 1 & 2.” As tensions explode between the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, Korra faces her most difficult decision yet - choosing between her father Tonraq and her mani…

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Korra's Family Fallout in Book Two 'Southern Lights' with Writer Tim Hedrick 1:09:02

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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.” As Korra begins her spiritual journey under Unalaq’s guidance, long-buried family secrets surface - leading to a painful fallout…

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Korra Turns on Tenzin?! David Faustino ("Mako") Breaks Down Book Two’s Wild Start 1:01:49

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Korra turns on Tenzin?! In this explosive kickoff to Book Two of The Legend of Korra, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by David Faustino, the voice of Mako, to break down Episode 201: “Rebel Spirit.” From Korra’s shocking decision to ditch her mentor to Mako’s new role as a motorcycle-riding Republic City cop, this episo…

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The art & science of insurance transformation 51:29

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Peter McMurtrie knows change. As a C-suite executive spanning a career across insurance he has seen many trends. Now with West Monroe helping insurance organizations manage change he shares his knowledge about how to prepare and succeed. In this episode: What it takes to implement and deploy AI effectively Why PE and aggregation is driving innovati…

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Book Two Begins: Avatar Wan's Origin Revealed with Creators Mike & Bryan 1:10:04

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In this deep-dive 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. From the evolution of bending to the rise of technology, the team explores the rich worldbuilding behind the Spirit World, the North vs. …

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Underwriting in a dangerous time: NICC 2025 is bringing new insights 38:06

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Being the new-(ish) President of MSA Research is one job, but putting on the most important insurance event in a country is filling some pretty big shoes for Nevina Kishun. With the National Insurance Conference of Canada event happening in 19 days we talk with Nevina about the issues the facing the insurance industry. In this this episode: Where t…

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Book One Finale: Korra’s Endgame with Dee Bradley Baker (‘Tarrlok’) 1:10:44

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In the epic season finale of The Legend of Korra Book One, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by voice acting legends Dee Bradley Baker (Tarrlok) and Andrea Romano (voice director) to unpack one of the most emotional and cinematic episodes in the Avatarverse: “Endgame.” From Amon’s shocking unmasking to Tarrlok’s heartbrea…

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Claims service is evolving and bringing results 51:04

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Claims service is evolving and Paul Disney, Chief Product and Technology Officer, and itel have a vision and the data ready. Paul shares important lessons claims experiences are teaching the insurance industry and how those lessons are shaping technology and service options that itel provides. In this episode: The difference between education versu…

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Amon’s True Identity Revealed! Stephen Root (‘ Gommu’) Breaks Down This TLOK Twist 57:12

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Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by legendary actor Stephen Root - voice of Gommu, Republic City’s underground hobo and secret telegraph master - to unpack one of Legend of Korra’s most jaw-dropping moments: the reveal of Amon’s true identity. Together, they dive deep into The Legend of Korra Book 1, Episode 11: “Skeletons in the Closet.” Ro…

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MLB’s Pablo López on Sports x Avatar Crossovers 1:07:34

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Minnesota Twins MLB pitcher Pablo López joins Braving the Elements to share his deep love for the Avatarverse - and yes, he really wears a Water Tribe belt on the mound. Hosts Dante Basco and Janet Varney dive into Pablo’s personal connections to Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, from childhood memories to life lessons drawn from …

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Fear flood losses no more with FloodFlash 58:22

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FloodFlash is not another insuretech, rather it's technology, data, and underwriting combined into a new product to help cover a peril that causes the insurance industry many problems. Co-founders Adam Rimmer and Dr. Ian Bartholomew share their early vision and how they addressed the peril no one seems to want to cover. In this episode: How the cof…

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TLOK’s Shiro Shinobi Speaks! The Voice Behind Avatar’s Iconic Radio Voice 54:38

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You’ve heard his voice narrating every twist and turn in The Legend of Korra. Now the man behind Shiro Shinobi finally steps up to the mic! In this episode of Braving the Elements, hosts Dante Basco and Janet Varney sit down with Jeff Bennett, the voice behind Avatar’s most iconic radio broadcaster, to discuss the fan-favorite episode “Turning Tide…

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Toph and The Boulder Reunite! Michaela Jill Murphy & Mick Foley Spill Avatarverse Secrets 51:54

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Did you know The Boulder was almost voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?! ATLA legends Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy) and The Boulder (Mick Foley) spill some Avatar secrets and join us for a joyful reunion full of laughs, live scene reenactments, and heartfelt fan stories. From their Earth Rumble 6 showdown to real-life convention adventures, this epi…

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Avatar Aang Returns in TLOK’s Most Emotional Episode feat. Zach Tyler Eisen 1:15:49

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Avatar Aang makes a powerful return in TLOK Book One: Air, Episode 9, “Out of the Past” - and this week, we’re joined by none other than ATLA’s original voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen. Hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco dive deep into this unforgettable episode, where Korra’s captivity triggers a chilling vision of Aang’s final showdown with Yakon…

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The Avatar Gets Bloodbent?! Feat. Special Guest Richard Epcar ("Saikhan") 1:01:54

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This week we're diving deep into Book One: Air, Episode 8 of The Legend of Korra “When Extremes Meet” with special guest Richard Epcar, the voice behind Captain Saikhan! Join hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) as they unpack the shifting politics of Republic City, the rise of Tarrlok, and the chilling return of bloodbending - all whi…

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The Cabbage Merchant Legacy Lives On feat. James Sie 1:04:47

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The saga of the Cabbage Merchant continues! James Sie - the voice behind Avatar: The Last Airbender’s iconic cabbage merchant - joins Janet and Dante to unpack The Legend of Korra Book One: Air, Episode 7: “The Aftermath”. From the shocking takedown of Cabbage Corp to Hiroshi Sato’s dark secret, this episode is packed with bending betrayals, cabbag…

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Forms with Intelligence- Alun Lucas of Zuko Analytics 48:50

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As insurance attempts to become more interactive for customers the data still needs to be entered and those forms are key parts of the customer journey. Alun Lucas of Zuko Analytics shares how looking at forms and how customers behave with them can help insurance distributing entities. In this episode: Why looking at customer behaviour analytics on…

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Metalbending Mastery feat. Mindy Sterling "Lin Beifong" (Toph’s Daughter!) 54:30

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Mindy Sterling joins Janet and Dante to talk about voicing Lin Beifong, The Legend of Korra’s master metalbender and the daughter of ATLA’s Toph. In Book One’s “And the Winner Is…”, Lin steps up to defend the pro-bending finals against Amon’s threat. The trio unpacks Lin’s metalbending might, her Marina Dietrich-inspired swagger, and how it feels t…

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AI in the Underwriting Chair with Jeff Sutton, Markel 59:29

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AI and its impact is looked at with curiosity, desire, concern, and a bit of fear, but with insurance its presence is often seen with affecting distribution and customer experience. However, is enough focus happening on use within the underwriting chair? Jeff Sutton, Senior VP Sales and Marketing for Markel shares what he sees and how Markel is fin…

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Love Triangles and 'The Spirit of Competition' with Seychelle Gabriel ("Asami") 1:09:45

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Seychelle Gabriel, the voice of Asami Sato, joins Janet and Dante to explore the tangled emotional web of The Legend of Korra’s “The Spirit of Competition.” As pro-bending battles escalate, so do the romantic tensions between Korra, Mako, and Asami. Seychelle shares what it was like to voice such a stylish, badass character in her very first voiceo…

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Innovating Insurance Marketing with Steve Pieroway 1:05:40

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Marketing for insurance is a challenge when it's easy but when the space becomes more competitive and crowded, what can be done to stand out? Steve Pieroway, founder of Benevolent Marketing talks, content, creative, messaging and more. In this episode: How understanding lived experience matters for marketing Why content needs to be aligned with str…

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The Cinematic Evolution of Avatar with Director Joaquim Dos Santos 1:03:05

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Director, character designer, and Avatar legend Joaquim Dos Santos joins Janet and Dante to talk all things Korra - from the very first sketch of the Avatar herself to crafting the episode'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 g…

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Scoring TLOK's Jazz-Age Tension with Composer Jeremy Zuckerman 53:11

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Award-winning composer and Avatarverse legend Jeremy Zuckerman returns to the pod to break down his sonic approach to The Legend of Korra, especially the eerie tension of Book One’s Equalist uprising. Jeremy joins Janet and Dante to discuss Episode 3, “The Revelation,” where Korra uncovers the terrifying rise of Amon, chi-blockers, and steampunk-in…