Spoilers are Good, Actually! - Avatar: the Last Airbender

In this episode, we talk about the breadth of possibilities within the themes of love, community, grief, and healing and where these episodes had unmet potential. We also theorize about the recipe of onion and banana juice, question Zuko's ability to understand when he's being mocked, and finally accept the fact that we will never know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites.Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapters 19 “The Guru” and 20 “Crossroads of Destiny”Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we find out that Zuko has two wolves inside of him, and both of those wolves are dragons. We also enjoy the hope spot before the finale, appreciate how far the Gaang's bending has come, and consider an AU where Sokka stayed with the King instead.Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 18 - The Earth KingFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we determine that Toph is probably more reliable than a polygraph test. We also ask if the Jasmine Dragon is actually a pyramid scheme, try to draw the line between canon and fanon, and, naturally, blame everything bad ever on Bryke.Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 17 - Lake LaogaiFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we ask what if we got a nickel for every giant bug? It would be two nickels, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 15 - Appa's Lost DaysFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In This Episode, we basically just cry for an hour straight. We also watch Sokka lose a rap battle, Zuko decide that a date is the best time to learn to juggle, and Iroh flex his Dad Skills on every young man in Ba Sing Se. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 15 - Tales of Ba Sing SeFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we get our first look at the (not so) great city of Ba Sing Se. We also dunk on Sokka for thinking the Black Market is a physical place, argue over who gets to sit next to the bear, and ask whether swordfights with your rival are inherently gay. Covers Book 2 Chapter 14 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - City of Walls and SecretsVideos mentioned in today's episode:https://youtu.be/JX7eiuIg-Sghttps://youtu.be/TL4ti1EGNiwFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we theorize about what events led to the development of a massive steel penetrative machine by the Fire Nation. We also wish Sokka would stop trying to make Fetch happen, deconstruct the relationships Azula has with her friends/minions, and wonder why some of these men are ever put in charge of things. Covers Book 2 Chapter 13 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Drill.Video mentioned in today's episode:https://youtu.be/R4544ZUr_gAFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we follow the Gaang through all the twists and turns of their journey to Ba Sing Se. We also go way too deep into Cabbage Merchant Lore, Greg abuses his power as co-host, and we express our frustration at the difficulties of ship names in this series.Covers Book 2 Chapter 12 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Serpent's Pass.The Video mentioned in today's episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUPD1w78D5IFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we do our best to ignore all of Sokka's terrible choices while Katara once again carries the team. We also discuss the reciprocity of self-sacrifice, wish we could hug a sky bison named Chunky, and curse the inclusion of all of Jessi's worst fears: holes, bees, slime, and puns.Covers Book 2 Chapter 11 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Desert.Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode we delve into the worst vacation ever and prepare for the upcoming Aangst the rest of the season. We also speculate about what actually happened on the Fire Nation's Darkest Day, give a whole new meaning to “head of Anthro at Ba Sing Se University,” and invent a new music genre called Prairie Dog Dubstep.Covers Book 2 Chapter 10 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Library.The Video mentioned in today's episode: https://youtu.be/LdCEsdzE2hQFind us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast::::::::::::::::::::Music: Dubstep - Bensoundhttps://www.bensound.com::::::::::::::::::::

In this episode, we delve into the worldbuilding of the four nations, compare Iroh and Toph's conflicting teaching styles, and ask ourselves how to properly vomit out our chi to make lightning. Covers Book 2 Chapter 9 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - Bitter Work.The Video mentioned in today's episode: https://youtu.be/d2EpX6QjbC4Buy “From The Ashes” - a Fire Nation Recovery zine: https://99zines.bigcartel.com/Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we compare Azula to Sherlock Holmes, admire the character development created by the fight choreography, and figure out which breakfast food best represents Aang. covers Book 2 Chapter 8 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Chase.Buy “From The Ashes” - a Fire Nation Recovery zine: https://99zines.bigcartel.com/Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we follow Zuko on his Ronan journey through the Earth Kingdom and read between the lines to analyze how he's feeling. We also discuss how to properly feed a turtleduck, take an obligatory trip to the harbor to talk about Ships, and spill some extreme Ursa Salt. Covers Book 2 Chapter 7 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - Zuko Alone.Buy “From The Ashes” - a Fire Nation Recovery zine: https://99zines.bigcartel.com/Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, Team Avatar welcomes Toph to the group and we all welcome her to our hearts! We also engage in 50% pun, 50% analysis, rage about how terrible of a human Mr. Beifong is, and point out repeatedly that Appa is, in fact, pretty dang tall. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 6 - The Blind Bandit. Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we ignore basically the entire plot of the show and talk about how cool Kyoshi is instead. We also compare Zuko to host Jessi's other childhood crush - Disney's Fox Robin Hood, contemplate the effectiveness of courtroom jazz hands, and wonder if Sokkas Georg was an outlier and should not have been counted. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 5 - Avatar Day.Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we look deep into the lore of the Banyan Grove tree and Spirit Vines, wondering what in the world the Swamp wants. We also celebrate the return of the Blue Spirit, encourage the birds to scream swear words, and theorize about the next swampbending themed TikTok dance. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender - Book 2 Chapter 4: The SwampFollow us on Twitter! twitter.com/SpoilersareGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we celebrate the arrival of Pink GF and Goth GF Ty Lee and Mai! We also consider parenting in the Fire Nation, the benefits of jing, and challenge Nickelodeon to give the baby Goku hair, you cowards! Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 3 - Return to OmashuFollow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGoodBuy us a coffee! ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we mostly just rant about the legend of Oma and Shu being a Zutara parallel tbh. We also laugh at Iroh's tea loving antics, cry at Appa's bad luck, and give Zuko a big ol hug. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 Chapter 2 - The Cave of Two Lovers. Mentioned in today's episode: https://www.youtube.com/sneezyreviewsFollow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

Welcome back for Season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender! In this episode, we gush over the introduction of Animations Best Villain: Azula. We also dissect the Hot Mud Incident, pitch the creation of an instruction manual for the Avatar, and wink at Roku as he knocks on the fourth wall. Covers Season 2 Episode 1 of ATLA - The Avatar State. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this Very Special Episode of Spoilers are Good, Actually! we take a deep, deep dive into the very concept of spoilers. What about them do we think is good? When do we think it's better to go in unspoiled? What shows (rhymes with shame of cones) have impacted spoiler culture the most in the past few years? And of course we shout out some of our favorite creators on the topics. This episode discusses a variety of shows, movies, and books, but we will be back next week with the beginning of Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. MAJOR SPOILER TIMESTAMPS: Spoilers for Worm (webseries) - 0:13:10 - 0:14:09The Game of Thrones discussion - 0:39:25 - 1:08:05The Sixth Sense's Secret - 1:09:25 - 1:13:05Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we combine the two finale episodes of season 1 into one long megapod featuring special guest Emi! We also cry about Uncle Iroh, wonder how Koh got all those faces, and be sure to take a moment of silence for Zhao's awesome cape. As a bonus, we promise to cover the Last Airbender movie if we reach 25 reviews on iTunes.Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapters 19 and 20: The Siege of the North Parts 1 and 2. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/SpoilersAreGoodBuy us a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/spoilersaregoodpodcast

In this episode, we basically just simp over Katara for a full hour and it is magical. We also manage to talk a bit about the culture/progress conflict through the lens of international human rights law, count up all the forms of awful cops that show up in this universe, and appreciate the skill with which all of Zuko's plots come together this episode. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 18 - The Waterbending Master.Follow Us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we actually agree with Aang's take on cultural appropriation of the Air Temples! We also dive into disability representation in the Avatar universe, struggle to remember the names of Greek myths, and argue extensively over a minor character's eye color. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 17 - The Northern Air Temple. Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we go over Aang's First Apology (TM) and talk about how the incident affects his character moving forward. We also embarrass ourselves trying to make a biblical reference, jump on a dangerous bandwagon, and, as always, Jessi manages to bring up Zutara fanfic in an episode Zuko isn't even in. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 16 - The Deserter.Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we dive into Aang's poor choices as well as his (and everyone's) abandonment issues. We also question Iroh's flirtation strategies, discuss the merits of Anti-Paralysis Stink, and wonder if Zuko is even capable of having a good time. Covers Avatar: the Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 15 - Bato of the Water Tribe.Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we debate whether Aunt Wu has any actual psychic abilities, or if she's just a hack. We also enjoy watching Sokka suffer, speculate about the man behind the curtain, and come clean about our desires to punch a certain bald baby. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 14 - The Fortune Teller. Follow Us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we dive into the lore of the Blue Spirit - his origins, significance, and prominence in the narrative. We also manage to spend more time talking about Katara than she had screentime, wonder whether Zuko has Dante Basco's singing voice, and Jessi unwittingly plays Hotman's Advocate. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 13 - The Blue Spirit. Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersAreGood

In this episode, we discuss the parallel arcs set up in The Storm, and their implications beyond season one. We also take a look at Aang's emotional control, question Iroh's motives, and wonder whether the Air Nomads had CNN. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 12 - The Storm.Follow Us on Twitter! @SpoilersAreGood

In this episode, we trudge through what is widely considered the worst episode of the series and try to come up with something interesting to say. We also question the value of neutrality versus taking a stance, look for a bright side in the art style of storytelling, and do our best to talk about anything except for this week's episode. Covers Book 1 Chapter 11, The Great Divide.Follow Us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we analyze the motivations of everyone's favorite character to hate - Jet. We also take a look at Sokka's instincts' success rate, come up with a unique alternative to the swear jar, and imagine Zuko's coming out story. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 10 - Jet.Follow us on Twitter! @Spoilersaregood

In this episode, we contemplate the morality of stealing what has already been stolen. We also think too hard about a monkey statue, question whether the animators know what a sixteen year old looks like, and theorize about the popularity of smoke bombs with pirates. Covers Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 Chapter 9 - The Waterbending Scroll.Find us on Twitter! @Spoilersaregood

In this episode, we lay out the absurdly short timeline the characters are now stuck to after Aang's conversation with Roku. We also admire the incredible music of the series, debate the limits of Ozai's cruelty vs. pragmaticism, and swoon over Momo's ears. Covers Book 1 Chapter 8 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Winter Solstice Part 2: Avatar Roku.Follow us on Twitter! @Spoilersaregood

In this episode, we dive deep into the lore of the Spirit World, both with and without spoilers. We also speculate about Iroh's backstory, shoutout some of our favorite Avatar content creators, and imagine an Avatar/Pokemon crossover episode. Covers Book 1 Chapter 7 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Winter Solstice Part 1: The Spirit WorldFollow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we look at the themes of community and resistance while discussing how the 100 year war parallels real life conflicts. We also express our feelings of betrayal by George Takei, drink every time Katara touches her necklace, and ask ourselves; should snitches really get stitches? Covers Book 1 Episode 6 of Avatar: The Last Airbender - Imprisoned. Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, a king joins the Avatar cast - oh, and also Bumi. We also speculate about the economic system of Omashu, argue over the name of our hypothetical first born child, and take rock candy way too seriously.Find us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we meet the Kyoshi warriors and Avatar's most underrated character - Suki. We also go over a few corrections from episode 2, wonder why a village of women warriors is led by a man, and set the Sokka Sexist Count to 6. Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersareGood

In this episode, we dive into the long term implications of the heaviest episode of season 1. We also tackle the theme of found family, point out some real world references in the Avatar lore, and admire Zuko’s sick breakdancing moves!Covers Book 1 Chapters 3 - The Southern Air Temple.Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersAreGoodIntro & Midroll Music––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sakura 2020 by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/sakura-2020​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/mXEBzTy68Hc​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Outro Music–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lotus Lane by The Loyalist - Preconceived Notions https://soundcloud.com/preconceived-n... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lotus-lane Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/1YVHRMVwwHg ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

In this debut episode, we meet many of our favorite characters and look forward at where their journeys will take them. We also discuss the incredible world building of the Avatar universe, consider what makes for good storytelling and exposition, and wonder whether Zuko likes to bake. Covers Book 1 Chapters 1 and 2 - The Boy in the Iceberg and The Avatar Returns. Follow us on Twitter! @SpoilersAreGoodIntro & Midroll Music––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sakura 2020 by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/sakura-2020​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/mXEBzTy68Hc​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Outro Music–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lotus Lane by The Loyalist - Preconceived Notions https://soundcloud.com/preconceived-n... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lotus-lane Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/1YVHRMVwwHg ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Coming soon - Spoilers are Good, Actually! As an Avatar: the Last Airbender rewatch podcast we'll be going through episode by episode, discussing why we think knowing how it ends makes the series better. Find us on Twitter! @SpoilersAreGood––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sakura 2020 by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/sakura-2020​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/mXEBzTy68Hc​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––