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Earth. Fire. Air. Water. Only the Lexi & Ben can dork out about all four books of The Legend of Korra and bring balance to the podcast. We also spend way too much time talking about comedian Jeremy Hotz, and dork out about successful swim teams, lofi tunes, the blue Avatar, and lots of other stuff. Appa, yip, yip!FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:Jeremy HotzJeremy Hots merch!Richard JeniBONUS CONTENT:Zhu Li, do the thing!SOCIALS:Here's where you can find us!Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditHelp spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods!"I've Always Wanted To See What The Spirit World Is Like." -Asami Sato
Come on an auditory adventure with the Ember Island Podcast (Leslie and Barbara) as we analyze, review, and rave about every episode of The Legend of Korra (and Avatar: The Last Airbender) from start to finish!This discussion includes: Tenzin's family visits the Southern Air Temple, the air nomads' weird treatment of his family, we're supposed to like Korra still, the Everstorm (tm), Bolin starts to regret his terrifying romance with the girl twin Eska, spirit world solstice info-dump, spirit lore retcons/redefining/myths, Mako and Bolin's brotherly moments, sad exile backstories, why destroy the magic forest?, Korra tries to spirit bend, Korra fights her dad senselessly, Korra vs Zuko, Why is no one upset with Korra by now?, Korra tries to punch the spirit gate open, Jinora senses a disturbance in the force, an extremely old Avatar statue made of wood (and our original hype), Aang vs Korra, and Mako is Asami now (oh no!). This episode includes the second episode of Season 2 of The Legend of Korra: Book 2: Spirits: Chapter 2: The Southern Lights Contact us at: EmberIslandPod@gmail.com
Jinora is a spirit master and Buddy likes 80's music!
Noel, Allison, and Kate start week 30 Streaming In Place with The Legend of Korra, Book Three: Change, episodes 11, 12, and 13, “The Ultimatum,” “Enter the Void,” and “Venom of the Red Lotus.” Jinora’s graduation, Suyin saves the day, and those absolutely ridiculous fight scenes! Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow as we reflect back on season three as a whole.Shout-out to our Zoom listener, Marcus! Thanks for hanging in the Zoom today and sharing your thoughts. We’re looking forward to hearing your take on season three tomorrow.
Noel, Allison, and Kate start week 30 Streaming In Place with The Legend of Korra, Book Three: Change, episodes 11, 12, and 13, “The Ultimatum,” “Enter the Void,” and “Venom of the Red Lotus.” Jinora’s graduation, Suyin saves the day, and those absolutely ridiculous fight scenes! Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow as we reflect back on season three as a whole. Shout-out to our Zoom listener, Marcus! Thanks for hanging in the Zoom today and sharing your thoughts. We’re looking forward to hearing your take on season three tomorrow.
The Ghouls assemble this week to tackle the closest thing Pixar has to a horror movie with their review of Monsters Inc! Jinora's parents explain how this movie is not truly for "all audiences." Justin reveals the multiple lawsuits that arose from the film's massive success. Ian confesses his love for Steve Buscemi for the second time this year. All of this in addition to the treatment you expect from our Disney retrospectives as well as a discussion on the terrifying animatronics that hide within Disney's California Adventure!
Allison, Noel, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with The Legend of Korra, Book Two: Spirits, episodes nine and 10, “The Guide” and “A New Spiritual Age.” Jinora’s new friends, Tenzin’s shameful secret, and most importantly, Iroh! Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for our take on episodes 11 and 12, “Night of a Thousand Stars” and “Harmonic Convergence.”Shout-out to our Zoom listener Marcus! Thanks for joining us again today and sharing your thoughts.
Allison, Noel, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with The Legend of Korra, Book Two: Spirits, episodes nine and 10, “The Guide” and “A New Spiritual Age.” Jinora’s new friends, Tenzin’s shameful secret, and most importantly, Iroh! Tune in for our thoughts, and come back tomorrow for our take on episodes 11 and 12, “Night of a Thousand Stars” and “Harmonic Convergence.” Shout-out to our Zoom listener Marcus! Thanks for joining us again today and sharing your thoughts.
Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko return to the world of Avatar: the Last Airbender with its sequel series - The Legend of Korra. Although somewhat of a disappointment to many ATLA fans, Kelly and Emma are excited to dive into what makes this show special. So let's get started, and let's get animated!Get behind the scenes content and vote for upcoming episodes on Patreon.Find more info on our website!E-mail: fanimatedpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: Fanimated Podcastinstagram: @fanimatedpodcastTwitter: @FanimatedPYouTube: Fanimated MediaKelly Anderson's instagram: @kanderdrawSupport the show (https://patreon.com/fanimated)
Korra and Jinora travel to the spirit world, and we see Bolin's big movie premiere. Also we see some more familiar faces from the original series and get to experience some amazing visuals.
The Disney Renaissance continues this week on Media Ghouls with The Lion King retrospective. While you eagerly await your chance to watch the remake of this all-time animated classic, listen in to hear your favorite Ghouls talk about what makes the 1994 original a phenomenal piece of art. With beautiful animation, unforgettable music, and a bevy of influences, can anyone deny The Lion King as one of Disney's greatest achievements? Ian and Justin talk about some Lion King family memories, Jinora sings, and Emelynn chastises the thought of skipping songs on the soundtrack. Note: Sorry for the dip in audio quality. The San Jose squad's microphones were indisposed at the time of recording. Those responsible have been sacked.
In this month's Disney episode, the gang discusses the 1990 film THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER. First off, we want to give you a trigger warning: If cute baby sounds annoy you, you may want to steer clear of this episode since Jinora has A LOT to say about this movie. Also a first appearance by special guest Rachel, and lots of praise for Joanna the Goanna.
In this month's Disney episode, the gang discusses the Disney cult favorite THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE! Listen in as the Ghouls discuss attractive anthropomorphic animals, suicidal pets, and the beginning of the Disney Renaissance era. Also in this episode, Jinora catches the podcasting bug and has a LOT to say about GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE.
This season of Korra has been dubbed the "Season of Love" by our podcasting super team. Jinora falls in love, Bolin falls in love, EVERYBODY FALLS IN LOVE!
Good Morning Benders and Non-Benders alike and Welcome to Republic City Dispatch, a radio programme covering Nick.com’s Legend of Korra series. This week: Ikki, Jinora and Meelo are tasked with a solo quest to bring back the Avatar! Zaofu is the only independent Earth city left standing and Korra continues to search for the leftover poison inside of her. Are we ready to kick off this series’ climax? Let’s ask our hosts, Matt, Devindra and Joanna.
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast - Milo Manara, Doctor Who, Action Comics #1 sells, Grendel vs. The Shadow #1, Brain Boy - The Men from Gestalt #4, Legend of Korra, Let’s Be Cops, and a discussion on the worst comic book to movie adaptation ever. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Doctor Who reaction to “Season 8” LINK Action Comics #1 sells for $3.2 million “>LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN GRENDEL VS. THE SHADOW #1 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Sparks fly and bullets blaze when the original Grendel, Hunter Rose, is transported to 1930s New York and faces off with the original dark-night avenger, the Shadow! Two pulp-noir icons go head to head in this three-issue prestige-format series written and drawn by legendary Grendel creator Matt Wagner. [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW Brain Boy - The Men from Gestalt #4 Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Freddie Williams II Publisher: Dark Horse Comics The president is in danger! The White House is under siege! Brain Boy and his handler, the deadly secret agent known as Faraday, are locked in a psychic battle. But which one is trying to save the leader of the free world, and which one is trying to kill him? Which one of them is a pawn of the mysterious Men from G.E.S.T.A.L.T.? This turbulent climax will extend your cerebral cortex to its very limits. [rating:4/5] RODRIGO Legend of Kora - Venom of the Red Lotus The Red Lotus administer a metallic poison to Korra in order to force her into the Avatar State and then kill her, which would end the cycle of the Avatar's rebirth. However, in her wrath, she overpowers her captors and fights Zaheer in the skies. Meanwhile, her friends find and rescue the airbenders. After Mako electrocutes Ming-Hua, he and Bolin narrowly escape Ghazan collapsing the Red Lotus's lair on top of himself. As Korra is about to succumb to the poison, Jinora leads the airbenders to pull Zaheer out of the sky with an air vortex. He is captured, and Suyin bends the poison out of Korra. Two weeks later, in Republic City, a weakened, wheelchair-bound Korra watches as Tenzin anoints Jinora an airbending master. He rededicates the Air Nomads to a nomadic life of service to the world, following Korra's example. [rating:4/5] ZACH Let’s Be Cops Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line. [rating:1/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: BIFF BANG POW FIGHT Everyone seems to like the fight to the death matches that appear on the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week, and this week we are giving you what you want! FIGHT! Who would win in a fight - Black Lightning or Electro? http://majorspoilers.com/2014/08/26/major-spoilers-poll-week-biff-bang-pow-fight/ DISCUSSION: Cat Halo writes in with questions for the hosts, and asks them to ponder the worst comic book movie adaptation. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast - Milo Manara, Doctor Who, Action Comics #1 sells, Grendel vs. The Shadow #1, Brain Boy - The Men from Gestalt #4, Legend of Korra, Let’s Be Cops, and a discussion on the worst comic book to movie adaptation ever. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Doctor Who reaction to “Season 8” LINK Action Comics #1 sells for $3.2 million LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN GRENDEL VS. THE SHADOW #1 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Sparks fly and bullets blaze when the original Grendel, Hunter Rose, is transported to 1930s New York and faces off with the original dark-night avenger, the Shadow! Two pulp-noir icons go head to head in this three-issue prestige-format series written and drawn by legendary Grendel creator Matt Wagner. [rating:4.5/5] MATTHEW Brain Boy - The Men from Gestalt #4 Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Freddie Williams II Publisher: Dark Horse Comics The president is in danger! The White House is under siege! Brain Boy and his handler, the deadly secret agent known as Faraday, are locked in a psychic battle. But which one is trying to save the leader of the free world, and which one is trying to kill him? Which one of them is a pawn of the mysterious Men from G.E.S.T.A.L.T.? This turbulent climax will extend your cerebral cortex to its very limits. [rating:4/5] RODRIGO Legend of Kora - Venom of the Red Lotus The Red Lotus administer a metallic poison to Korra in order to force her into the Avatar State and then kill her, which would end the cycle of the Avatar's rebirth. However, in her wrath, she overpowers her captors and fights Zaheer in the skies. Meanwhile, her friends find and rescue the airbenders. After Mako electrocutes Ming-Hua, he and Bolin narrowly escape Ghazan collapsing the Red Lotus's lair on top of himself. As Korra is about to succumb to the poison, Jinora leads the airbenders to pull Zaheer out of the sky with an air vortex. He is captured, and Suyin bends the poison out of Korra. Two weeks later, in Republic City, a weakened, wheelchair-bound Korra watches as Tenzin anoints Jinora an airbending master. He rededicates the Air Nomads to a nomadic life of service to the world, following Korra's example. [rating:4/5] ZACH Let’s Be Cops Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line. [rating:1/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: BIFF BANG POW FIGHT Everyone seems to like the fight to the death matches that appear on the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week, and this week we are giving you what you want! FIGHT! Who would win in a fight - Black Lightning or Electro? http://majorspoilers.com/2014/08/26/major-spoilers-poll-week-biff-bang-pow-fight/ DISCUSSION: Cat Halo writes in with questions for the hosts, and asks them to ponder the worst comic book movie adaptation. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Good Morning Benders and Non-Benders alike and Welcome to Republic City Dispatch, a radio programme covering Nick.com’s Legend of Korra series. This week: Finally, a showdown between the Red Lotus and Avatar Korra, but everyones lives hang in the balance! The Air Nomads rise as Zaheer flies! P’Li faces the Beifongs! Jinora earns her mastery, but what damage has Change left in it’s wake? Let’s ask your hosts, Matt, Da7e, Devindra and Joanna
This week: the conclusion of Book Two: Spirits sees the release of a Cosmic Kaiju Korra! Vaatu bonds with Unalaq to form the Dark Avatar, deus ex Jinora! The second battle of Republic City Bay, this time with Inception BWAMP Chest weapons! Who will help you find a light in the darkness? Maybe your hosts: Matt, Da7e Devindra and Joanna!
Good Morning Benders and Non-Benders alike and Welcome to Republic City Dispatch, a radio programme covering Nickelodeon’s Legend of Korra series. This week: It’s a night of a thousand Stars as the who’s who of Republic City shows up for Varricks Ultimate Mover. Varrick’s plot is foiled by a real life NukTuk performance while Korra and the elder air family charge into the spirit world to find Jinora’s captured spirit and keep Vaatu trapped as Harmonic Convergence begins. Summon your four hosts: Matt, Dave, Devindra and Joanna!
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: The Killing Joke. No, really. We haven't done this book before. Also, the Champions, The Legend of Korra, and The Shadow! But no Zach… Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Ant-Man moves from November, 2015 to July 31, 2015 LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN THE SHADOW ANNUAL 2013 Ande Parks (w) Bilquis Evely (a) Colton Worley (c) FC • 40 pages • $4.99 • Teen+ Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane travel to Las Vegas. The Shadow has heard rumors of an unspeakable evil brewing in the nearby desert… one with a link to his own bloody past. A heartbreaking tale of loss, betrayal, and vengeance, set against the neon of Sin City. [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW CHAMPIONS #59 Publisher: Heroic Publishing If you're the savage TIGRESS, when the direct approach doesn't work, you try something more subtle. There's information about the sinister Serpent that the Tigress wants, she know the crime-lord of Los Angeles has it, and one way or another she's going to get it. It's the Tigress "Versus the Invincible Thugmaster" in an all-new adventure by Dennis Mallonee and Oski Yañez, featuring a special guest appearance by SKYLARK SMITH! Also in this issue, for the first time in color, SPARKPLUG stars in the classic adventure, "Blood Relations," by Lou Mougin, Henry Martinez, and Rob Lansley [rating:2.5/5] RODRIGO Legend of Korra Book 2 Episode 01 Six months after the end of Book One: Air, Korra has mastered airbending, Mako works as a policeman and is up for a promotion as detective, Bolin fares poorly in pro-bending with the new "Fire Ferrets", and Asami tries to keep Future Industries afloat by venturing to the south to plan business with Varrick. With Tenzin, the friends visit Korra's and Tenzin's family in the Southern Water Tribe. After Korra's uncle and tribal chief Unalaq easily repels an angry spirit's attack, Korra chooses him instead of Tenzin as her spiritual teacher. Episode 02 Korra, Mako, Bolin, Korra's father Tonraq, her new teacher Unalaq and his children Desna and Eska travel to the South Pole, where Korra opens a portal to the spirit world to release the Southern Lights. Learning that her father was banished from the Northern Water Tribe for causing a spirit rampage, and was, with Tenzin, responsible for her seclusion in her youth, she orders him to leave her. Returning from the pole, Korra's party witnesses an invasion of the South by Northern Water Tribe troops. Meanwhile, Tenzin and his family arrive at the Southern Air Temple, where Jinora is drawn to the statues of Aang and an unidentified ancient Avatar. [rating:4/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Smart kids. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s something about the precocious little tykes that continues to attract the imaginations and minds of creators around the world. But which kid genius is the most brilliant? Who could outsmart whom? Discussion: THE KILLING JOKE Batman: The Killing Joke is a one-shot superhero graphic novel written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland. Published by DC Comics in 1988, it has remained in print since then, and has also been reprinted as part of the trade paperback DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore. The plot revolves around the Joker's attempt to drive Gotham City Police CommissionerJames Gordon insane, and is intercut with the villain's flashbacks to his life before his disfigurement and criminal life. The story's effects on the mainstream Batman continuity included the shooting and paralysisof Barbara Gordon (a.k.a. Batgirl) by the Joker, an event that laid the groundwork for her to develop the identity of Oracle, an expert computer hacker and a vital source of information for Batman and other superheroes Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: The Killing Joke. No, really. We haven't done this book before. Also, the Champions, The Legend of Korra, and The Shadow! But no Zach… Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Ant-Man moves from November, 2015 to July 31, 2015 LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN THE SHADOW ANNUAL 2013 Ande Parks (w) Bilquis Evely (a) Colton Worley (c) FC • 40 pages • $4.99 • Teen+ Lamont Cranston and Margo Lane travel to Las Vegas. The Shadow has heard rumors of an unspeakable evil brewing in the nearby desert… one with a link to his own bloody past. A heartbreaking tale of loss, betrayal, and vengeance, set against the neon of Sin City. [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW CHAMPIONS #59 Publisher: Heroic Publishing If you're the savage TIGRESS, when the direct approach doesn't work, you try something more subtle. There's information about the sinister Serpent that the Tigress wants, she know the crime-lord of Los Angeles has it, and one way or another she's going to get it. It's the Tigress "Versus the Invincible Thugmaster" in an all-new adventure by Dennis Mallonee and Oski Yañez, featuring a special guest appearance by SKYLARK SMITH! Also in this issue, for the first time in color, SPARKPLUG stars in the classic adventure, "Blood Relations," by Lou Mougin, Henry Martinez, and Rob Lansley [rating:2.5/5] RODRIGO Legend of Korra Book 2 Episode 01 Six months after the end of Book One: Air, Korra has mastered airbending, Mako works as a policeman and is up for a promotion as detective, Bolin fares poorly in pro-bending with the new "Fire Ferrets", and Asami tries to keep Future Industries afloat by venturing to the south to plan business with Varrick. With Tenzin, the friends visit Korra's and Tenzin's family in the Southern Water Tribe. After Korra's uncle and tribal chief Unalaq easily repels an angry spirit's attack, Korra chooses him instead of Tenzin as her spiritual teacher. Episode 02 Korra, Mako, Bolin, Korra's father Tonraq, her new teacher Unalaq and his children Desna and Eska travel to the South Pole, where Korra opens a portal to the spirit world to release the Southern Lights. Learning that her father was banished from the Northern Water Tribe for causing a spirit rampage, and was, with Tenzin, responsible for her seclusion in her youth, she orders him to leave her. Returning from the pole, Korra's party witnesses an invasion of the South by Northern Water Tribe troops. Meanwhile, Tenzin and his family arrive at the Southern Air Temple, where Jinora is drawn to the statues of Aang and an unidentified ancient Avatar. [rating:4/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Smart kids. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s something about the precocious little tykes that continues to attract the imaginations and minds of creators around the world. But which kid genius is the most brilliant? Who could outsmart whom? Discussion: THE KILLING JOKE Batman: The Killing Joke is a one-shot superhero graphic novel written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland. Published by DC Comics in 1988, it has remained in print since then, and has also been reprinted as part of the trade paperback DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore. The plot revolves around the Joker's attempt to drive Gotham City Police CommissionerJames Gordon insane, and is intercut with the villain's flashbacks to his life before his disfigurement and criminal life. The story's effects on the mainstream Batman continuity included the shooting and paralysisof Barbara Gordon (a.k.a. Batgirl) by the Joker, an event that laid the groundwork for her to develop the identity of Oracle, an expert computer hacker and a vital source of information for Batman and other superheroes Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Good Morning Benders and Non-Benders alike and Welcome to The Republic City Dispatch, a radio programme covering Nickelodeon’s Legend of Korra series. This week: a special bonus episode while time stands still in Republic City. This episode goes out to Air Temple Island with this special message from our listeners: “Korra, Tenzin, Mako, Bolin, Pabu, Naga, Assami, Pema, Jinora, Ikki, Meelo - everyone take a moment to relax!” It’s time for Matt, Da7e and Devindra!