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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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I’m flying solo in this episode — a candid, journey through Netflix’s live-action Avatar. I walk you through the moments that gave me chills (the Air Nomads’ fate, Bumi’s tests, Zuko’s complicated backstory) and the choices that left me frustrated (Aang never learning waterbending, rushed character beats, and missing emotional payoffs).
Using memory, analysis, and a few jump-scares (the face-stealer really gets you), I trace how adaptation reshapes meaning: when it deepens a character and when it softens what made the original unforgettable. Expect sharp critique, genuine praise for standout performances, and the odd digression as I piece together why some scenes sing and others fall flat.
So strap in, stay nerdy, and join me as I try to make sense of an all-time favorite being remade ahead of season 2.
Hosted by: Ethan Osborne
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