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A podcast dedicated to covering Animated (and some non-animated) television, Starting with the two 'Avatar' series.

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    Episode 98: Civil Wars (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 75:31


    Isaac and Caleb return for the second part of Civil Wars, and ponder at what's next for our team as Korra's parents are put on trial, and Verrick goes on the run. Bolin's relationship troubles also reach a head in this one! What's gonna happen to everybody's favorite Water Tribe heroes? Found out now!   This episode was recorded on Mar. 23rd. 2025.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts on Civil Wars, and we'll read it out on our next episode.   If you enjoy this podcast, why not follow Isaac and Caleb have in their other podcast endeavors:   Their original podcast feed, covering movies, comics, books, tv episodes and much more! https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/   And Join Caleb, Isaac & friends on their Star Trek podcast Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory   And another movie podcast they appear on, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast:   The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

    Episode 97: Civil Wars (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 91:56


    Isaac and Caleb are back on the Bending the Elements feed to talk some more Legend of Korra, this time jumping into Civil Wars! There's tension in the air with the Northern Water Tribe soldiers throwing around their weight, and familial bonds are strained with our cast of characters. Will that strain extend to our two hosts? Will a civil war erupt on the podcast itself? Don't turn that dial folks, you never know what you'll get on this episode of BTE!   This episode was recorded on Mar. 23rd. 2025.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts on Civil Wars, and we'll read it out on our next episode.   If you enjoy this podcast, why not follow Isaac and Caleb have in their other podcast endeavors:   Their original podcast feed, covering movies, comics, books, tv episodes and much more! https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/   And Join Caleb, Isaac & friends on their Star Trek podcast Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory   And another movie podcast they appear on, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast:   The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

    Episode 96: The Sourthern Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 87:53


    After an unexpected hiatus, Isaac and Caleb are back on Bending the Elements as they continue their look at Book Two of the Legend of Korra! How will your hosts react to Korra's first lesson under her new mentor, Unaloc? Find out now!   And for a brief scheduling note, Isaac and Caleb have had a harder time matching up their schedules as of late. But you can still find new episodes appearing with your hosts on the following feeds!   Their original podcast feed, covering movies, comics, books, tv episodes and much more! https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/   And Join Caleb, Isaac & friends on their Star Trek podcast Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:   Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory   And another movie podcast they appear on, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

    Episode 95: Rebel Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 94:24


    Caleb and Isaac return to The Legend of Korra as they dig into Book Two. It's six months after the concluding episodes of Book One, how will your boys take this resetting of the table? Will they like the introduction of the new plot, and most especially, how will they handle the exit of studio Mir and the return of Pierrot? Find out now, before it's too late!   This episode was recorded on Dec. 22nd, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader   And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 94: Smoke and Shadows - Part Two (Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 95:42


    Picking up where they left off in the previous episode, Caleb and Isaac finish out their discussion on Smoke and Shadows! How will Zuko resolve these troubles with the Kid kidnapping kemurikage? Found out now!   This episode was recorded on Nov. 10th, 2024. 

    Episode 93: Smoke and Shadows - Part One (Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 89:05


    Caleb and Isaac continue their look at the Avatar the Last Airbender comics, this time turning their eyes on Smoke and Shadows! Picking up where the Search left off, we see how Zuko and his mother are handling being reunited, and how the fire kingdom as a whole is shaping up in the wake of an era post-Firelord Ozai. What will your hosts think in the first part of their look at this story? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Nov. 10th, 2024.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader   And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 92: The Rift - Part Two (Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 104:56


    Caleb and Isaac continue their look at Gene Luen Yang and Girihiro's third volume in their Avatar run, in The Rift! What will happen as we pick up with Toph and the gang as she contends with seeing her father again? And how about the mysterious visage of Avatar Yangchen? Join your hosts as they explore those storylines, and finish out The Rift.   This episode was recorded on Oct. 14th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader   And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 91: The Rift - Part 1 (Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 59:47


    Isaac and Caleb return to the realm of Avatar Comics, this time taking a look at the 2014 release of The Rift! Is there a Rift developing between Team Avatar as a character from their past unexpectedly reappears? Join your hosts as they discuss the first part of this comic!   This episode was recorded on Oct. 14th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 90: The Legend of Korra Book One Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 110:41


    Isaac and Caleb are back on the beat to do their Book One overview for The Legend of Korra. During this book they left a lot of threads dangling, but now they've brought out their detanglers and notepads, and are ready to dive deep on all things Book One! Join your hosts as they see if this first book held together in the end.   This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th, 2024.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/ And follow Caleb on his Star Trek podcast https://startrekrbg.libsyn.com/ And the Doctor Who podcast he features on: https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com/  

    Episode 89: Endgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 78:44


    Book One of the Legend of Korra comes to a close, as Caleb and Isaac arrive at the Endgame. Our new Team Avatar are split in two groups, and both deliver some interesting plot lines. But will your hosts be satisfied with how all the threads tie together? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Aug. 12th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 88: Skeletons in the Closet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 77:53


    Caleb and Isaac arrive at the penultimate episode in their journey through The Legend of Korra, Book One. This time breaking out their dusters and face masks as they go digging through their closets to see if there's any skeletons hidden away there. Will they find any in this episode? Join your hosts as they find out!    This episode was recorded on August 10th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 87: Turning the Tide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 83:59


    The boys continue their journey through The Legend of Korra book one, as they turn their attention to Turning the Tide. How will heros manage Amon's current wave of attack, and will this tide turn to the side of the fire ferrets? Or to that dastardly Amon? Join your hosts and find out!   This episode was recorded on Aug. 5th, 2024. 

    Episode 86: Out of the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 82:50


    Bending the Elements continues to plough through Book One of the Legend of Korra, but will they hit a hurdle as old memories come Out of the Past? Join your intrepid hosts as they discover some lost history and finally see what all this trial business is about.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexander

    Episode 85: When Extremes Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 95:54


    Caleb and Isaac continue their Legend of Korra journey, but things get a bit tight as they find themselves wedged in the worst kind tight space, Where Extremes Meet! Will out heros make it this one? Will they discover any unexpected surprises will there? Who knows, but hey why don't you hit play and see if there's an answer.    This episode was recorded on July 29th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 84: The Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 74:27


    Bending the Elements continues their adventure through The Legend of Korra, this time lingering in the aftermath of Amon's latest attack. Will this be another explosive episode for our gang of Fire Ferrets? Join Caleb and Isaac as we all find out together!   This episode was recorded on July 24th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/ Including our commentary on Underworld: Blood Wars, which we mention in this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-x96y2-1652241

    Episode 83: And the Winner Is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 79:50


    The Fire Ferrets have arrived at the final round of the Pro-Bending Championship, and Caleb and Isaac are in attendance to see how things pan out. But with Amon's threats escalating in Republic City, will they interfere with everybody's favorite bending pastime? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 24th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Isaac and Caleb on their movie podcast,  https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/

    Episode 82: The Spirit of Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 79:45


    Isaac and Caleb continue their journey through book one of The Legend of Korra, as they jump back into Caleb's favorite part of the show, the Pro-Bending Tournament! What will happen as the fire ferrets got caught up in a three-part romantic entanglement? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 10th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com

    Episode 81: A Voice in the Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 73:52


    Isaac and Caleb continue their run through Book One of the Legend of Korra, this time tuning in to hear A Voice in the Night. There's a new taskforce on the beat to take down Amon and his Equalists, but Korra's fears from the previous episode hold her back from joining. What will she decide to do? And what will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 80: The Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 80:25


    The Legend of Korra continues it's run here on Bending the Elements, as Isaac and Caleb jump into the third episode of Book One, The Revelation. Will be there be some revelations for your hosts on this one? Only one way to find out...(P.S. It's hitting play!)   This episode was recorded on Apr. 20th, 2024.    And let your hosts know if you've had any Revelations recently, by emailing them at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader, or comment on the podcast on Spotify!

    Episode 79: A Leaf in the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 77:13


    Isaac and Caleb are back, digging in to some more of The Legend of Korra, this time taking a look at A Leaf in the Wind. Korra struggles with the basics of airbending, while also finding a new distraction to occupy her mind, in the form of Pro-Bending. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Apr. 20th, 2024.   Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader   And if your interested, here is Caleb and Isaac's commentary on Fast and the Furious: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4jinz-139d710 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ubHOEhbOpy7E6HtJLOE76?si=8648fd101de946e9  

    Episode 78: Welcome to Republic City

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 93:28


    After finishing up the first set of side trails covering the comics following the events of Avatar the Last Airbender, and the second unexpected side trail of covering all eight episode of the Netflix adaption of said series, Caleb and Isaac are finally back on the beat of covering some biweekly animated adventures, as they begin their journey covering the four books of The Legend of Korra. So join your hosts as they give a big Welcome to Republic City.   This episode was recorded on Jan. 29th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader, or through the comments on spotify.    And if your interested, here is Caleb and Isaac's commentary on The Prince of Egypt.  The Prince of Egypt (1998) Commentary | The Novice Elitists Film Podcast (podbean.com) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ena4x5RPgUEwIWNIRgc2N?si=8b8833b66ba545ea

    Episode 77: Legends {Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 68:36


    Finishing out our 8 week sidetrack, Caleb and Isaac arrive at the final episode of Netflix's adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Legends brings many of the plotlines to a head, but will this feel like an epic conclusion for your hosts? Will this episode finally cement their meters in the positive side of the spectrum? Or will it sound the death knell for their interest in the show? Press play and find out!   This episode was recorded on Apr. 1st, 2024.   Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 76: The North {Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender}

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 61:24


    Bending the Elements arrives at it's next installment in Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender, as they discuss the penultimate episode of season one, The North.   This episode was recorded on Mar. 25th, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

    Episode 75: Masks {Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender}

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 59:33


    Returning to the regular release schedule for our series covering the 8 episode run of Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender, we arrive the 6th episode in our Journey, Masks. How are your hosts feeling about this one? Tune in and find out! (But spoiler's, they're surprisingly positive)   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader Or in the comments section, if you're a spotify listener!

    Episode 74: Spirited Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 42:53


    Bending the Elements returns, slightly delayed, as we jump into the fifth episode of Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender, as we're spirited away into the Spirit World. What will your hosts think of this episode? Hit play and find out!   This episode was recorded on Mar. 11th, 2024.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

    Episode 73: Into the Dark {Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender}

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 60:24


    Caleb and Isaac continue their Netflix Avatar series, but this time they're Into the Dark! They've both been hit by a bout of temporary blindness, and find themselves stumbling through this episode. Help your hosts out by telling them what you thought of the episode, so they can copy that and pass the pop quiz at the end of the next episode.   This discussion was recorded on Mar. 11th, 2024.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 72: Omashu {Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender}

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 47:29


    Caleb and Isaac continue their weekly discussions of Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender, as they venture into the third episode of the series, Omashu! This episode is nearly as packed with concepts as Omashu is with citizens, but will your hosts be pleased with the way these elements are balanced? Join them as they jump into this episode and find out.   This episode was recorded on Mar. 4th, 2024.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com Or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 71: Warriors {Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender}

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 54:29


    Caleb and Isaac are back to cover the second episode in the live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, this time joining the New Gaang on a trip to Kyoshi Island, meeting a famous band of Warriors and giving us our first peak into their version of the spirit world. What will your hosts think of this entry? Tune in to find out!   The episode was recorded on Feb. 26th, 2024.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 70: Aang {Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender}

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 66:23


    Isaac and Caleb once again take a trip down a bunny trail on their road to The Legend of Korra, this time side tracking to discuss the recently released Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. But due to the length of the episodes, and in hopes of making these episodes short enough to release weekly, we decided to change up our format a little bit. Tune in to find out what your hosts think of this brand new piece of Avatar media, and tune in next Saturday for their discussion of the second episode, Warriors.    This episode was recorded on Feb. 26th & Mar. 4th, 2024.    Are you liking the new Netflix show? Let your hosts know on twitter @CalebAlexader or through email at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com 

    Episode 69: The Search (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 63:28


    Isaac and Caleb return for the final entry in their bridge between Avatar the Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra, by closing out their coverage of The Search. Due to time constraints on the editor, we were forced to cut this thing in two. So now please enjoy the second half of The Search, and join us in a few weeks when we finally dive in to the Legend of Korra!    This episode was recorded on Feb. 3rd, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

    Episode 68: The Search (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 89:14


    Caleb and Isaac are back for the final comic in their three part series, as they join Zuko and Team Avatar on their mission to find answers to Zuko's life long mystery of what happened to her mother. Due to time constraints on editing this week, we only present half the discussion.    This episode was recorded on Feb. 3rd, 2024.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 67: The Promise (Avatar Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 155:50


    Caleb and Isaac return for their penultimate entry in their bridge series of covering three of the Avatar graphic novels, this time turning their eyes on the direct continuation to the series set one year after the fact. Will this book live up to The Promise of the stellar tv series? Join your hosts as they wade through the turbulent days of decision as Zuko and Aang find themselves at odds in finding the best path to peace between the four nations.    This episode was recorded on January 8th, 2024.    Have you read The Promise? We'd love to know your thoughts! Email us at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 66: The Lost Adventures - Book Three (Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 82:36


    Isaac and Caleb continue their discussion of Avatar: The Lost Adventures as they switch gears to the Book Three section of the omnibus. Join us as we get to fill in even more scenes with grumpy Zuko, an unseen incident with Sparky Sparky Boom Man, and the chance to see more of the Stone Temple Pilots! All that and more in this exciting conclusion to The Lost Adventures!   This episode was recorded on Dec. 21st, 2023.    Have you read any of the Avatar comics? Let your hosts know over at thebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 65: The Lost Adventures - Book One & Two (Comic Book Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 81:29


    Isaac and Caleb continue their coverage of Avatar the Last Airbender by switching the podcast spotlight to a medium they've yet to cover on the Bending the Elements feed, as they look at the collection of Avatar comic strips that make up Avatar: The Lost Adventures. In this first of the discussion, they look at the mini-issues that took place during Book One and Two. Join us next Saturday as we discuss the Book Three section of the collection!   This episode was recorded on Dec. 21st, 2023.    Have you read any of the Avatar comics? Let your hosts know over at thebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 64: Avatar: The Last Airbender Series Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 72:00


    Caleb and Isaac close the door on the original Avatar: The Last Airbender television series, by giving an overview on their favorite series arcs, episodes, and overall discuss their experience with doing this podcast for the last three years. They give a peak behind the curtain on the early days of putting together the episodes, the format, the guests we've had and more. So join us as our last prelude before we jump into our first group of Avatar comics.   This episode was recorded on    Did you enjoy our Avatar talks? And do you have any interest in joining your hosts as a guest when we get to Korra? Let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader   And check out the The Real Manos on his youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@therealmanos?si=EMtnTInSEefbX63f

    Episode 63: Book Three Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 105:14


    Caleb and Isaac return to close the final door on Book Three, as they arrive at their Book Three Overview. Join your hosts as they discuss the highlights of this season, such as favorite episodes, character arcs and more.   This episode was recorded on Nov. 6th, 2023. 

    Episode 62: Avatar Aang (Sozin's Comet, Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 114:46


    Caleb and Isaac finally arrive at the end of Avatar the Last Airbender, as they round out the final episode of the Sozin's Comet four-parter, Avatar Aang. Many dangling threads remain in suspense following the cliffhanger of Into the Inferno, and your hosts are delighted to go through their final story of this series, scene by scene and break it down. Join us for the ride, and let us know if you've enjoyed this leg of the podcast, by shooting us an email at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reaching out to us on twitter at @CalebAlexader   This episode was recorded on Nov. 6th, 2023. 

    Episode 61: Into the Inferno (Sozin's Comet, Part Three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 103:00


    Isaac and Caleb are knocking on the door to the final episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender, but before they can tackle that epic conclusion, they first have to go Into the Inferno for the penultimate part of Sozin's Comet. Join us as we take a deeper look into the mind of the Firelord to be, Azula, and see how Aang meets his first interaction with The Phoenix King Ozai. What will your hosts think? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Oct. 30th, 2023.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 60: The Old Masters (Sozin's Comet, Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 90:47


    Caleb and Isaac continue their push towards the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender, now rounding out the second part of the four part finale, as they settle down to meet some Old Masters. And boy do we get a lot of them! So join your hosts as they discuss the turning point for our heros; families will be reunited, choices will be made, in this epic second part!   This episode was recorded on Oct. 1st, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 59: The Phoenix King (Sozin's Comet, Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 70:08


    Bending the Elements has finally arrived at the final table of the tournament to decide the Last Airbender. Caleb and Isaac have stacked up their dueling decks, and have worked out their Phoenix King strategy down to a science. Will they draw a Sozin's comet card to ramp up their attack points? And will Aang be able to come to terms that it needs to be his deck that deals the killing blow to Tournament Lord Ozai? Join them, and the rest of the Boomeraangs as they work their way towards the defeat of the reigning Champion, Ozai, as they approach the climatic end.   This episode was recorded on Sept. 30th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 58: The Ember Island Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 86:35


    Bending the Elements has nearly met the arrival of Sozin's Comet, but before the end begins, we first have to join the gaang on a trip to a local theater to catch the debut performance of The Boy in the Iceberg! The new hit sensation to hit Fire Broadway Across the Fire Nation. Well, maybe Off-Broadway. Join your hosts as they discuss the fan favorite episode, The Ember Island Players!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 25th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 57: The Southern Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 78:11


    Bending the Elements continues through last few chapters of book three, as we arrive at The Southern Raiders. For any fans of other feed, The Novice Elitists Film Podcast, you'll know that Caleb has a deep love for revenge films. How will his affections for the genre enter into the discussion as Zuko takes Katara on a road of vengeance? Join Caleb and Isaac as they dive deep into the discussion.   This episode was recorded on Sept. 18th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 56: The Boiling Rock (Part 1 & 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 116:48


    It's Saturday, and you know what that means, it's time for TNE's Bending the Elements to return to the continuing adventures of Aang and the Gaang as they wade their way through Book Three, this time taking a step back and focusing on a duo we haven't seen much of before. Sokka is on the hunt to track down his captured father, and now that they have an ex-fire nation Prince on the roster, Sokka recruits Zuko to help him narrow down the location his father's being held in. Will the awkward dynamic between these two come to a head in this two-parter? Or will the bonds of friendship solidify as they're put to the test?! Join us as we discuss The Boiling Rock and find out!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 2nd, 2023. 

    Episode 55: The Fire Bending Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 73:18


    Bending the Elements return as Aang finally begins his journey as a fire bending student! But before he can get his training underway, Zuko has found himself having some difficulties with his own bending prowess. Can a visit to the original fire bending masters help things get back on track? Join Isaac and Caleb as they journey along with the BoomerAangs and find out.   This episode was recorded on August 14th, 2023.   Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

    Episode 54: The Western Air Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 82:16


    Bending the Elements returns as Caleb and Isaac continue their journey through book three, now joining up with the Gaang as they arrive at The Western Air Temple. And following on their heels is everybody's favorite Heel turned Babyface, Prince Zuko. How will his effects to join up with the Boomeraangs play out? Only one way to find out...   This episode was recorded on June 24th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 53: The Day of the Black Sun (Part 1 & 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 122:44


    The BTE Journey continues as the boys dive into the mid-season finale, The Day of the Black Sun! There's action, there's pathos, we've got a chase, a mystery, and a betrayal? This thing's got it all! Will your boys be impressed with the epic conclusion to Sokka's big plan? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 10th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 52: Nightmares and Daydreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 79:50


    The time has nearly arrived for the Day of the Black Sun, and the as the Gaang prepare to meet it, Aang has suddenly been struck with some pre-test Jitters. The Gaang try to lend a hand, and your hosts also try to give Aang some encouragement. Will they get through to everybody's favorite Avatar? Or will be stuck in a nightmare limbo? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 26th, 2023.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 51: The Puppetmaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 74:55


    The boys are back on the case investigating yet another troubled fire nation village. They've arrived with the Gaang in a town overtaken with a wash of missing people, and while Sokka is leading an investigation of his own, Caleb and Isaac decided to bring on a detective colleague that's joined them once previously on their Avatar journey. Johnny returns after previously discussing the book one story, The Waterbending Master, this time for yet another episode focused on waterbending. What will they think of this horror tinged episode? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 19th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

    Episode 50: The Runaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 77:05


    Isaac and Caleb are back following Team Avatar as they make yet another unscheduled stop on their journey through the fire nation, this time in a town where Toph soon gains some infamy. With the team finding themselves in need of some quick cash, Toph turns to a life of crime! This one's got it all folks! Action! Suspense? Familial drama, and a cameo by a much beloved character performer! What will your hosts think of this follow up to The Avatar and the Firelord? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader  

    Episode 49: The Avatar and the Firelord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 95:23


    Isaac and Caleb are once again returning to the wide world of Avatar: the Last Airbender, this time taking a trip down memory lane as we learn the histories of Avatar Roku and (ex) Firelord Sozin, and the hidden nature of the friendship and betrayal. What will your hosts think of this fan favorite episode? ▶️...   This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

    Episode 48: The Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 97:04


    Caleb and Isaac are not only returning to their trip through Book Three, but also their trip to The Beach as summer has just about arrived for your pair of hosts. But as a bit of serendipity, summer has also arrived for our quartette of villains as Zuko and the Azula Attack Squad also take a trip to some sandy shores, as they come to the Ember Islands. Tensions bloom, as emotional development flowers. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!    This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

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