Christina O'Handley and Veda Kumarjiguda started watching Avatar The Last Airbender in 2005. Now that Avatar is streaming on Netflix, they decided to re-experience the magic. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
It's the finale of ATLA and the finale of our podcast! We chat about the major battles, answer listener questions, and reminisce about the previous episodes. Thank you all for listening and re-watching with us. We love you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
It's the penultimate episode of Only The Avatar! Veda and Christina review the first half of the series finale. They go into Aang's tough decision, Zuko's evolution and who was the worst avatar. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina updates Veda on her move and then our hosts talk about how the Ember Island Players could have improved their production. They also discuss Aang's rejection, Zuko and Toph as an ideal pair, and men's voices. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
It's field trip time for Katara and Zuko! Veda and Christina dive into The Southern Raiders and discuss revenge vs closure, Katara and Zuko's teamwork, and what Aang will do when he meets the Fire Lord. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
So much deception, intrigue and romance in this episode. Veda and Christina have a blast analyzing Azula's relationships and fight scenes. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the latest episode of Only The Avatar, Christina and Veda review the action-packed episode, The Boiling Rock Part 1! In the episode, Christina makes a huge announcement, the ladies discuss which sports each ATLA character would play in the Olympics, and gush over Sokka and Zuko's budding relationship. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Sorry for the delay in upload of the episode! We had some technical difficulties. Christina is on vacation this week. Veda is joined by her sister, Deepa. We love a sibling duo! The sisters discuss dragons, Zuko and Aang, and the indigenous people of the Fire Nation. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Hi! Veda here. I kinda went on a little rant about Never Have I Ever, but I didn't express myself well. Basically, I wanted to say that identity is complex and I wish the show delved into the nuances instead of going with the simplest storyline. -- In this episode, Veda and Christina talk about gardening, home ownership, reboots, immigration, and our fave characters growing up! Episode recap starts at around the 13 minute mark. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina talk about this tough episode where the Gaang's dreams fall apart. We talk about how proud we are of Zuko, the similarities of Azula and the Fire Lord, and Aang's new drive to face his fears. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Pants are an illusion, just like death! Veda and Christina discuss submarines, our favorite battle scenes in movies, and the Avatar State in part one of this two part episode. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda returns! The duo talks about managing stress, sleep anxiety, and recap this surprisingly fun and funny episode. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
The latest episode of Only The Avatar has a guest host on the show, Tiffany Pho! Tiffany and Christina dive into The Puppetmaster, the spookiest episode in the ATLA universe. They talk about how trauma and war impacts people's choices, the episode's Scooby Doo influences, and why no one should ever trust anyone with long fingernails. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the latest episode of Only the Avatar, Veda and Christina discuss The Runaway. They dive into the eldest daughter trauma Katara is currently going through and create their own fanfic of combustion man's origin story. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
This is a wild episode about intergenerational trauma. Christina and Veda wonder if Roku was the worst avatar. They also discuss friendship, nature v. the avatar, and billionaires. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Let's head to the beach with the Fire Nation Gang! Veda and Christina talk about how weird Zuko and Mai's relationship is, Azula's attempt at flirting and the official intro to combustion man. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina chat about some of the movies, audio books, and tv shows that have occupied them over the week. Then they jump into the episode and talk about different teaching style, daddy Iroh, and Sokka as an underrated character. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christna and Veda fangirl over Katara in the latest episode of Only The Avatar. They discuss climate change, the war's impact on the fire nation people, and which Avatar was the worst. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In this episode, Christina and Veda discuss the new shows they've been watching. They also chat about Footloose, dancing, Zuko's make out scene, and their love for Kataang. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the latest episode of Only The Avatar, Veda and Christina chat about the beginning of season 3, The Awakening. They dive into the parallels portrayed throughout the episode, failure and daddy issues. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
The second season finale! In this episode, Christina and Veda talk about religious imagery in the episode, what would have happened if Katara healed Zuko, and power differentials. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina get deep and chat about the different chakras, mental health and eastern healing in the latest episode, The Guru. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina talk about conspiracies, hot girl summer, and character development. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
"The Earth King has invited us to Lake Laogai, and we are honored to accept his invitation." What is the meaning of this phrase? Veda and Christina explore the meaning of this phrase in the latest episode of Only The Avatar. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda talk about animal cruelty, circuses, and being empathetic to creatures of all shapes and sizes. They also discuss the Avatar Universe production company and the new chibi comics for young readers. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In our latest episode, Christina and Veda dive into the ordinary lives of our favorite characters in The Tales of Ba Sing Se. They discuss Iroh's growth, Zuko's lack of game, and even try to create haikus on the spot. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the latest episode of Only The Avatar, Veda and Christina discuss their favorite dystopians and the genre bending qualities of ATLA. Mentioned in the episode: Hypernormalisation The Stepford Wives Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the latest episode of Only The Avatar, Veda and Christina dive into the episode The Drill. They discuss the importance of teamwork, the fire nation's advanced technology, and Iroh's stupid mistake that leads to Jet's demise. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina discuss gender roles, toxic masculinity, healthy relationships, refugees, and recap the episode! Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina And Veda are officially halfway through their Avatar The Last Airbender rewatch and discuss the episode The Desert. You know what that means... CACTUS JUICE TIME! Christina and Veda talk about Katara's leadership skills, Aang's new anger, and all the subgroups of the ATLA universe that appear in this episode. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina talk about memory and ancient libraries. They also reference this article. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina talk about the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights, Zuko in the kitchen, and compare Toph's teaching style with Katara's teaching style. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda dive into Episode 28: The Chase. We discuss Aang facing his enemies head on, why Appa is the real MVP in the Gaang, and who would be the worst person to having in your group project, Katara or Toph. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
The ladies discuss the Western influences in the episode. Veda talks about her favorite Spaghetti Westerns. They also explore Azula's feelings toward her mother and the complicated family dynamics within the royal family. Remember to leave a review and subscribe. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In our latest episode of Only The Avatar, we finally meet Toph Beifong AKA the blind bandit! Get our take on what we think of Toph, her helicopter parent, and all of the WWE references in our latest episode! Remember to leave a review and subscribe. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In this week's latest episode of Only The Avatar, Veda and Christina talk about Sokka's crazy energy this episode, Kyoshi's speaking debut, and their reaction to the U.S. presidential election! Remember to leave a review and subscribe. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina talk about the unique structure, the Louisiana influence, and the spirituality of this episode. They also discuss their voting experiences! This is a fun one. Remember to leave a review and subscribe.Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda compare this episode to the first time they saw Omashu in season one. They also talk about the toxic friendship among Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee. Azula is a scary #girlboss and no one should mess with her. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Veda and Christina dive deep into season 2 episode 2: The Cave Of Two Lovers, also known as the SECRET TUNNEL SECRET TUNNEL! They discuss #kataang, the episode's brilliant comedic timing, and whether Zuko is proving to be a better person. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda are back to talk about season two of Avatar The Last Airbender! Is it just them....or does the animation look wayyyy better this season? They also discuss Azula's perfection as a villain, the Earth Kingdom uniforms, and the significance of cherry blossoms in Japanese culture. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow them on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast and Email them at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the season finale of Only The Avatar, we recap The Seige Of The North Part 2. We wonder what would have happened if there were cell phones in the Avatar world, Yue fan theories, and who would be good at facing Koh. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In this week's episode of Only The Avatar, Christina and Veda discuss episode 19 of Avatar The Last Airbender, The Seige Of The North Part 1. They discuss the questionable military tactics of the Northern Water Tribe, Sokka & Yue's young love and Zuko's crazy athleticism. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda discuss Episode 18: The Waterbending Master. Almost done with season 1! They discuss who is a worse teacher...Pakku or Jeong Jeong. What do you think? They talk about the books they are reading, feminism, and looking at history with a new perspective. They also discuss Korra's new found popularity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda talk about old New York, maps, and gentrification, before jumping into the recap of episode 17 (The Northern Air Temple). Veda apologizes for calling a hot air balloon a parachute through the episode. If you're interested in the maps mentioned in the episode check them out here. As always, thanks for listening! If you like what you hear....perhaps....leave a review? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda dive deep into episode 16 of Avatar The Last Airbender, The Deserter. They discuss the influences of the episode, who their #ATLA boyfriend would be, and whether Jeong Jeong is a good character (big division on this episode!). Guru Story: https://iversity.org/blog/tanuj-learning-statues/#:~:text=In%20Mahabharata%2C%20the%20ancient%20Hindu,from%20the%20famed%20guru%20Dronacharya.&text=Dronacharya%20followed%20the%20source%20of,Eklavya%20was%20practicing%20his%20craft. Heart Of Darkness: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Darkness-Joseph-Conrad/dp/1503275922 Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast. Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda cover a lot of topics in this episode. They discuss the potentials of an ATLA musical, AGBs, Iroh in the #metoo era, and FOMO. They also recap the episode and talk about week 23419823412 in quarantine. Thanks for listening & remember to leave a review. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In our latest episode of Only The Avatar, we bring in our very first guest Cat Tacopina! Cat, Christina, and Veda dive deep into episode 14 of Avatar The Last Airbender, The Fortune Teller. They talk about unrequited love, #KatAang, and Aang finding his own way to his destiny. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Christina and Veda dive deep into episode 13 of Avatar The Last Airbender, The Blue Spirit. They discuss why Aang needs the rest of #TeamAvatar, how deplorable Zhao is, and if frozen frogs can save us from COVID-19 (they can't). Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
In the latest episode of Only The Avatar, Veda and Christina discuss episode 12 of season 1, The Storm. They dive into Aang and Zuko's past and get a better understanding of both characters. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
The episode The Great Divide is ranked the worst episode on IMDB, but was it really that bad? Veda and Christina dive into the episode to give their own take! Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. Follow us on Instagram at @only_the_avatar_podcast Email us at onlytheavatarpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
This week on Only The Avatar, Christina and Veda discuss Season 1 Episode 10 of ATLA, Jet. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support
Ahoy mates! In episode 8 of Only The Avatar, Christina and Veda review The Waterbending Scroll episode. They catch up on their weeks, wonder if “airhole” is an ATLA curse word and talk about the growth of Katara's character. Remember to leave a review and subscribe! Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onlytheavatar/support