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Send us a textRepublic City stands at a crossroads. Seventy years after Avatar Aang ended the Hundred Year War, his successor Korra finds herself facing a threat unlike anything the world has seen before – a charismatic revolutionary who can permanently strip people of their bending abilities.This debut season of Legend of Korra brilliantly expands the Avatar universe through stunning animation, complex characters, and surprisingly mature themes. While many fans approach Korra with comparisons to The Last Airbender, we explore why this series deserves appreciation on its own merits. The show's gorgeous art-deco inspired visuals and fluid bending choreography represent a significant evolution in animation quality, creating fight scenes that remain breathtaking more than a decade after they first aired.What sets Legend of Korra apart is its willingness to let its protagonist fail repeatedly. Unlike Aang, who gradually mastered elements throughout his journey, Korra begins proficient in three elements but struggles with the spiritual side of being the Avatar. Her journey isn't about gaining power but understanding its purpose. When Amon successfully strips Korra of her bending abilities, the show makes a bold statement about vulnerability and resilience that resonates far beyond its target audience.The Equalist movement raises uncomfortable questions about privilege in the Avatar world. Are non-benders truly equal in a society where bending brings immense advantages? Amon's methods are extreme, but his movement's grievances aren't entirely unfounded. This moral complexity elevates the storytelling beyond simple hero-villain dynamics into something more thought-provoking.Whether you're revisiting Republic City or considering your first journey into Korra's world, this season offers a compelling, self-contained story while setting up threads that will evolve throughout the series. Listen as we break down why Legend of Korra deserves recognition as one of animation's most ambitious achievements – a show that respected its audience enough to tackle complex themes while delivering spectacular entertainment.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbATwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowSupport the show

TRIGGER WARNINGSblood, body horror, gratuitous violence, death, swearing, and disregard for life.It's the Spookiest time of the year so get ready for Ted to spook your socks off!Blood & Bone - Part 1 - Halloween 2023 - Patreon ContentA Horrific romp in Republic City's dockside underbelly.Starring:Ted as the Ghoul MasterAsh as KaiyoGeorgie as ChuLucas as Gu-Linand Jesse as Inect-To

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/

Avatar is back, baby! Join us in Republic City as we dip back into the elemental wonder of the Avatarverse. When you're a mega-successful film and entertainment magnate like Iknik Blackstone Varrick, what can you do to increase your success? Start a theme park, of course! During this campaign, we'll follow the antics of three coworkers trying to maintain the magic of the happiest place in the four nations, all the while trying to cover up their own mysterious pasts. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Varrick World's theme song is “Tiptoe Out the Back” by Dan Lebowitz, used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Guzheng City by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7523-guzheng-city License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com • • • This actual play episode uses the Avatar Legends RPG rules by Magpie Games.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (06/07/24): Nicholas Kass, a retired American diplomat with over 30-years of experience focused on Aegean/Eastern Mediterranean issues, joins his brother John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about modern liberalism pulling the U.S. into a banana republic and how Kemalists wrote their playbook. Plus, Kasso wonders why Jussie Smollett’s hoax went […]

Without the circus to distract them, the people of Republic City are more anxious than ever. While Amuk continues to seek President Moon, Lin runs into trouble on her way back to base, discovering the depth of the Red Lotus' influence. Fumi and Min push to reach the vault that holds Aang's staff. Come follow us on Twitch! If you want to help the show directly, support us on Patreon!  For the quenchiest merch, check out our store. We'd love to meet you. Come hang out with us on Discord. Instagram: @dustfiremedia Facebook: @dustfiremedia Dustfire Media produces multiple Actual Play shows, including Scum and Villainy, Avatar Legends, and our patreon exclusive show. Special thanks to our amazing supporters: Adam W., Caleb M./Lord Immortal, Alyssa, ikoroki, Derek O., Topknots Hairpin, Chris, Rachel, Ben K., Bento Box, Merrai, Jesper, Niko M., vaeVictus, Kaychbee, shockanaw, Mechkura

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

Jing Min overextends herself while Amuk does all he can to save her. Entrusted with Cho's detonator, Fumi desperately seeks a way out of their predicament that doesn't end in countless deaths, while Lin fights off the rest of the Red Lotus. In the end, our young heroes discover a cause for hope beneath all the chaos in Republic City. Come follow us on Twitch! If you want to help the show directly, support us on Patreon!  For the quenchiest merch, check out our store. We'd love to meet you. Come hang out with us on Discord. Instagram: @dustfiremedia Facebook: @dustfiremedia Dustfire Media produces multiple Actual Play shows, including Scum and Villainy, Avatar Legends, and our patreon exclusive show. Special thanks to our amazing supporters: Adam W., Caleb M./Lord Immortal, Alyssa, ikoroki, Derek O., Topknots Hairpin, Chris, Rachel, Ben K., Bento Box, Merrai, Jesper, Niko M., vaeVictus, Kaychbee, shockanaw, Mechkura

Another update? Don't worry, we swear that this time around, it's actually, definitely, for sure going to be the last one, definitely for sure. TL;DR: We'll be interspersing more long-form campaigns in the midst of our short-form Fate campaigns, starting with a Republic City themed Avatar Legends campaign in July 2024. Thanks for coming along for the ride, everybody! Much love and stuff. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock.

In this episode, tensions rise as Jing Min navigates a high-stakes dinner with the Red Lotus. Meanwhile, Fumi and Cho prepare for a daring infiltration mission to rescue the captured Red Monsoon. With secrets and alliances at play, the fate of Republic City hangs in the balance. Join us as the plot thickens and decisions are made that will shape the future. Tune in for an action-packed episode filled with twists and turns. Don't miss out on the excitement! Come follow us on Twitch! If you want to help the show directly, support us on Patreon!  For the quenchiest merch, check out our store. We'd love to meet you. Come hang out with us on Discord. Instagram: @dustfiremedia Facebook: @dustfiremedia Dustfire Media produces multiple Actual Play shows, including Scum and Villainy, Avatar Legends, and our patreon exclusive show. Special thanks to our amazing supporters: Adam W., Caleb M./Lord Immortal, Alyssa, ikoroki, Derek O., Topknots Hairpin, Chris, Rachel, Ben K., Bento Box, Merrai, Jesper, Niko M., vaeVictus, Kaychbee, shockanaw, Mechkura

We're in the endgame now! Acorn and Greg watch in horror as Amon's victory is close at hand! Can Team Avatar save Republic City from Amon's plan? Will Amon make good on his promise to take down The Avatar once and for all? All this and more on this exciting new episode of Avatar: The Podcast! The Legend of Korra edition!

We're in the endgame now! Acorn and Greg watch in horror as Amon's victory is close at hand! Can Team Avatar save Republic City from Amon's plan? Will Amon make good on his promise to take down The Avatar once and for all? All this and more on this exciting new episode of Avatar: The Podcast! The Legend of Korra edition!

Acorn and Greg brace themselves as Republic City becomes overrun with equalist forces! Can Team Avatar protect the city they love so much? Will we truly see the last of the airbenders? All this and more on this exciting new episode of Avatar: The Podcast! The Legend of Korra edition!

Acorn and Greg brace themselves as Republic City becomes overrun with equalist forces! Can Team Avatar protect the city they love so much? Will we truly see the last of the airbenders? All this and more on this exciting new episode of Avatar: The Podcast! The Legend of Korra edition!

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Acorn and Greg become reunited with the Gaang as adults!  Who is Yakone and why does his trial matter so much? Will Korra ever make it back to Republic City? All this and more on this exciting new episode of Avatar: The Podcast! The Legend of Korra edition!

Acorn and Greg become reunited with the Gaang as adults!  Who is Yakone and why does his trial matter so much? Will Korra ever make it back to Republic City? All this and more on this exciting new episode of Avatar: The Podcast! The Legend of Korra edition!

Now with a moment to collect their thoughts, Amahk pulls out the map he got from the rogue Red Lotus. As they investigate it they realize these thefts are more wide spread than previously thought. With Appa's saddle already taken from the Airbending Island, the only place left with an Airbending relic in Republic City is the Archives. Come follow us on Twitch! If you want to help the show directly, support us on Patreon!  For the quenchiest merch, check out our store. We'd love to meet you. Come hang out with us on Discord. Instagram: @dustfiremedia Facebook: @dustfiremedia Dustfire Media produces multiple Actual Play shows, including Scum and Villainy, Avatar Legends, and our patreon exclusive show. Special thanks to our amazing supporters: Adam W., Caleb M./Lord Immortal, Alyssa, Klagada, ikoroki, Derek O., Topknots Hairpin, Chris, Rachel, Ben K., Bento Box, Merrai, Jesper, Niko M., vaeVictus, Kaychbee, shockanaw

Yeong-Soo and Dan tie up loose ends before entering the Spirit World. Catch us live every Sunday at 14:00 ET on https://www.twitch.tv/rpgclinic. #RPGClinic Website: http://www.rpgclinic.com/ Wiki: https://rpgclinic.fandom.com/wiki/ Discord server: https://discord.gg/kenG3xu Follow the cast on Twitter: Kate: https://twitter.com/Zen_r0b0 Elizabeth: https://www.twitter.com/elizabethaneale Jon: https://www.twitter.com/jonverrall Scott: https://www.twitter.com/shumphrey1212 An RPGClinic campaign promises committed storytelling and performances, professional tech, dynamic overlays, and info boxes to keep the system accessible to new viewers. Games swing between comedy and drama at the drop of a hat. There will be laughter. There will be tears. There will definitely be double-entendres.

Acorn and Greg return 50 years after the events of the comics to meet the new Avatar! Who is she and can she live up to the expectations everyone has? All this and more on the exciting new episodes of Avatar: The Podcast!

Acorn and Greg return 50 years after the events of the comics to meet the new Avatar! Who is she and can she live up to the expectations everyone has? All this and more on the exciting new episodes of Avatar: The Podcast!

Our trio returns to Republic City only to discover that not all is as it seems. Catch us live every Sunday at 17:00 ET on https://www.twitch.tv/rpgclinic. #AvatarLegendsTMS Website: http://www.rpgclinic.com Wiki: https://rpgclinic.fandom.com/wiki Discord server: https://discord.gg/kenG3xu Follow the cast on Twitter: Kate: https://twitter.com/Zen_r0b0 Elizabeth: https://www.twitter.com/elizabethaneale Jon: https://www.twitter.com/jonverrall Scott: https://www.twitter.com/shumphrey1212 An RPGClinic campaign promises committed storytelling and performances, professional tech, dynamic overlays, and info boxes to keep the system accessible to new viewers. Games swing between comedy and drama at the drop of a hat. There will be laughter. There will be tears. There will definitely be double-entendres.

Season 2 Premiere! Amanda and Todd embark on a new journey watching The Legend of Korra! We share our thoughts on Episodes 1 and 2 - "Welcome to Republic City" and "A Leaf in the Wind." FOLLOW US: Twitter: @MilwoodAndMika Instagram: @milwoodandmikapodcast

The journey continues as Landon and Michael review the beginning of a legend. Topics include new characters, new locations, world building implications, and the legend herself, Korra. She's the Avatar and you gotta deal with it! join the conversation at avatarfancast@gmail.com

This week Dan and Chris are diving into 'Welcome To Republic City' from Legend of Korra - Book One 'Air'.

Kora and Asami sitting in a tree... tryin' to stop a turf war! We talk the latest pop culture news, and review Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1 and Nigtwing #100 from DC Comics, and Rodrigo shares his thoughts on The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) DISCUSSION The Legend of Kora: Tuf Wars Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko Artist: Veronica Fish, Irene Koh Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: March 26, 2019 New beginnings for Korra and Asami! After a refreshing sojourn in the Spirit World, Korra and Asami return to Republic City but find nothing but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict! Pompous developer Wonyong Keum plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. At the city's edge, Zhu Li enlists everyone she can to aid the thousands of hungry and homeless evacuees who have relocated there. Meanwhile, the Triple Threats' ruthless new leader, Tokuga, is determined to unite the other triads under his rule, no matter the cost. In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other--but first, they've got to get better at being a team! CONTACT 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!

Kora and Asami sitting in a tree... tryin' to stop a turf war! We talk the latest pop culture news, and review Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1 and Nigtwing #100 from DC Comics, and Rodrigo shares his thoughts on The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) DISCUSSION The Legend of Kora: Tuf Wars Writer: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko Artist: Veronica Fish, Irene Koh Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: March 26, 2019 New beginnings for Korra and Asami! After a refreshing sojourn in the Spirit World, Korra and Asami return to Republic City but find nothing but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict! Pompous developer Wonyong Keum plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. At the city's edge, Zhu Li enlists everyone she can to aid the thousands of hungry and homeless evacuees who have relocated there. Meanwhile, the Triple Threats' ruthless new leader, Tokuga, is determined to unite the other triads under his rule, no matter the cost. In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other--but first, they've got to get better at being a team! CONTACT 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!

After the success of Avatar: The Last Airbender, show creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko decided to tell the story of the next Avatar; headstrong 17-year-old Korra of the Southern Water Tribe. Set seventy years after the concluding events of Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra catapulted watchers into the future of The Four Nations to see the mark Team Avatar left on their world, including the creation of Republic City, Aang's crowning achievement. Premiering April 14th, 2012 on Nickelodeon, The Legend of Korra ran for four seasons and expanded upon the world and lore of Avatar in new and exciting ways. Clearly ahead of its time, The Legend of Korra was the first show on Nickelodeon not programmed for Nick at Nite to show a same-sex relationship. From representation, to the addition of futuristic tech and Pro-Bending, Legend of Korra found a way to entice both new and old fans alike. On today's episode, Jon, Scarlett, and Ashley enthusiastically venture once again to the Four Nations to discuss the sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra. GC's own Team Avatar DO THE THING and dive into topics such as the show's surprisingly dark themes, the villains, comparisons between the two shows, how Nickelodeon really screwed over the creative team mid-way through the series' run, and more! The trio also discuss some of The Legend of Korra comics and the recent news surrounding Avatar Studios. Coincidentally, the studio announced its formation the week after our Avatar: The Last Airbender episode dropped. Whether you're a huge Avatar fan, or looking to discover more about it, today's episode is the perfect opportunity to explore this incredible world. On this episode we cover: The Legend of KorraBook 1: Air Book Two: Spirits Book Three: Change Book Four: Balance

Republic City is under attack and we are nearing Amon's endgame... This week, we sit down and discuss episodes 1x09 "Out of the Past" and 1x10 "Turning the Tides" of the Legend of Korra! // Become a Patron on Patreon! // Follow us on our new TikTok! // Follow us to stay up to date on new episodes!: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram // Email us at theavatarhourpodcast@gmail.com to send questions, comments or feedback! // Follow the hosts!: Kayla's Twitter | Andre's Twitter

The Cajun Fry has failed the first round of Redemption, though they still have the potential in winning for their friends. Ayeden and Tako help the team better know how poorly society and media has been explaining the events of Republic City as it all but shows good in what the White Lotus faced. Meanwhile, as Taro goes into rest she ends up face to face with our familiar froggy friend we all know and love as he tries to piece together the events himself. ---   Check out our social medias! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/280558903019051/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dicebendersdnd Discord: https://discord.gg/6RA8Pn4C48   ---   Sounds - https://www.zapsplat.com/ Some music found on - https://peritune.com/ https://www.purple-planet.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/  Ambient tracks found on - https://tabletopaudio.com/    Imperial China, Elephant Waltz, Passion of Arms, Action and Adventure tracks found on - https://www.silvermansound.com/ 

In this episode, we begin our official recap of The Legend of Korra! We break down some big news coming out of the Netflix Live Action series, as well as the first two episodes of Korra, joined again by a friend of the pod Francesca McMahon! // Become a Patron on Patreon! // Follow us on our new TikTok! // Follow us to stay up to date on new episodes!: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram // Email us at theavatarhourpodcast@gmail.com to send questions, comments or feedback! // Follow the hosts!: Kayla's Twitter | Andre's Twitter // Visit Francesca's Website to keep up to date with all of their publishing projects // Follow Fran on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok // Subscribe to A Healthy Dose of Fran on YouTube

It's been a month since Team Dark Avatar arrived in Republic City and became known to the world. In their pursuit of stopping the Twin Moon, they begin checking up on old connections and former friends (Part Two) Note: There was a slight internet blip around the 36 minute mark. That is why there's a jump cut there. --- Sakura Loop by Vecteezy.com Castles In The Sky by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ambient Music by Ambient With Flute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwEYJPODJI Combat Music by Jafet Meza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLe3pznz9oM Mountain Monk A (ID 564) & Dinner in Saigon (ID 1131) by Lobo Loco are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- “Avatar: The Last Airbender, Nickelodeon, and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by Viacom International Inc. This tabletop roleplaying game campaign is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with Viacom International Inc., Magpie Games, or any other Avatar franchise, and is intended for recreational viewing. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against Viacom International Inc.” #ATLA #AvatarLegends #ActualPlay

[Season Premiere!] It's been a month since Team Dark Avatar arrived in Republic City and became known to the world. In their pursuit of stopping the Twin Moon, they begin checking up on old connections and former friends (Part One) --- Sakura Loop by Vecteezy.com Castles In The Sky by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ambient Music by Ambient With Flute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwEYJPODJI Combat Music by Jafet Meza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLe3pznz9oM Mountain Monk A (ID 564) & Dinner in Saigon (ID 1131) by Lobo Loco are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- “Avatar: The Last Airbender, Nickelodeon, and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by Viacom International Inc. This tabletop roleplaying game campaign is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with Viacom International Inc., Magpie Games, or any other Avatar franchise, and is intended for recreational viewing. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against Viacom International Inc.” #ATLA #AvatarLegends #ActualPlay

[Season Finale!] Team Dark Avatar travels to Republic City to seek an audience with Master Tenzin in the hopes of convincing him to call off the White Lotus' hunt. --- Sakura Loop by Vecteezy.com Castles In The Sky by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ambient Music by Ambient With Flute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwEYJPODJI Combat Music by Jafet Meza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLe3pznz9oM Mountain Monk A (ID 564) & Dinner in Saigon (ID 1131) by Lobo Loco are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. --- “Avatar: The Last Airbender, Nickelodeon, and all related marks, logos, and characters are owned by Viacom International Inc. This tabletop roleplaying game campaign is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with Viacom International Inc., Magpie Games, or any other Avatar franchise, and is intended for recreational viewing. No commercial exhibition or distribution is permitted. No alleged independent rights will be asserted against Viacom International Inc.” #ATLA #AvatarLegends #ActualPlay

Avatar Aang and friends have come together to end the Hundred Year War and stop Fire Lord Ozai's campaign to impose Fire Nation rule on the Four Nations.  With the Air Nomads effectively wiped out, Avatar Aang and crew decide to build a new place in the world where all are welcome to cooperate and work toward a future where everyone comes together for a greater cause.  They choose the coastal village of Cranefish Town on the western shores of the Earth Kingdom to eventually become what will be known as Republic City. In the third and final episode of our Avatar: Legends mini-series, the group heads to the Earthen Fire Refinery to stop the Badgermole Mafia from taking over from the secret tunnels.  Once there, they realize they're too late.  Can our heroes find a way to stop Don Moshan and save the refinery?  Or will they make more dick jokes and take over the mafia?  Content Warning: Ai's Girthquake, Blinds As always, follow us and catch our live streams at https://twitch.tv/DMsAfterDark or catch up on our YouTube. Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Music in the episode: Temple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manes License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Air. Water. Earth. Fire. Avatar Aang and friends have come together to end the Hundred Year War and stop Fire Lord Ozai's campaign to impose Fire Nation rule on the Four Nations.  With the Air Nomads effectively wiped out, Avatar Aang and crew decide to build a new place in the world where all are welcome to cooperate and work toward a future where everyone comes together for a greater cause.  They choose the coastal village of Cranefish Town on the western shores of the Earth Kingdom to eventually become what will be known as Republic City. In the second episode of our Avatar: Legends mini-series, the group figures out what to do next after being brought together in a shared knowledge of corruption in Cranefish Town.  The Badgermole Mafia has set up smuggling tunnels under the burgeoning city and is working with at least one city official to do their dirty work unpunished.  Can our heroes find a way to prevent the city from falling into the wrong hands?  Or will they make dick jokes and drink cabbage spiced lattes?  Probably the latter... Content Warning: Ai's Small Weiner, Exotic Animal Hybrid Trade, Cocaine?! As always, follow us and catch our live streams at https://twitch.tv/DMsAfterDark or catch up on our YouTube. Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Music in the episode: Temple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manes License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Air. Water. Earth. Fire. Avatar Aang and friends have come together to end the Hundred Year War and stop Fire Lord Ozai's campaign to impose Fire Nation rule on the Four Nations.  With the Air Nomads effectively wiped out, Avatar Aang and crew decide to build a new place in the world where all are welcome to cooperate and work toward a future where everyone comes together for a greater cause.  They choose the coastal village of Cranefish Town on the western shores of the Earth Kingdom to eventually become what will be known as Republic City. In our first episode of our short Avatar: Legends series, Rene runs the DMs through Character Creation and we work together to come up with some ideas about what kind of story we want to tell in the world of Avatar.  A crew comes together, though not all for the same reasons, and discovers a menacing secret threatening the very foundation of Republic City.  Will they be able to bring balance to the city, or will they wind up on the wrong side of some dangerous people? Content Warning: Mafia stereotyping, Swamp Ass, A War in Ba Sing Se? As always, follow us and catch our live streams at https://twitch.tv/DMsAfterDark or catch up on our YouTube. Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Music in the episode: Temple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manes License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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We take a look Republic City in the first episode of The Legend of Korra. CWs: Violence, police brutality, ableism, poverty, sexism, unhoused issues, colonization

Welcome back! This week on The Cart we have Part 2 of Turf Wars, a three part graphic novel that follows the events of Season 4 of The Legend of Korra. In this episode, the "turf wars" take place in the streets of Republic City, the Spirit World, and on the political stage! Between an angry mob of refugees, a seemingly self-righteous political leader, and a group of no good Triads - Team Avatar have their hands full in Part 2 of Turf Wars. Join us in the discussion as we close in on the resolutions to all these fiery conflicts!

Upon discovering her father's fortune is comprised of mafia blood money, Amanda Monroe sets out on a dark path to fiscally emancipate him from his illegal activities, any way possible. Narrator - Emmanuel Mendes-Chumaceiro Amanda Monroe - Shannon McDermott Arthur - Joseph Callari The Protector - Tom Proprofsky Robert O'Reilly - Heath Harper Benedict - Joe Finfera Carmen - Kelli Kickham Sully - Chris .R. Notarile A WORD FROM CHRIS The Wraith, like many of my BCU heroes started at out as a male character that I created in grade school. I was obsessed with the Batman Animated Series and loved the noir style of that show. Naturally, I created a character to embody that. Originally named the Darkness, the character was more of a legacy hero. A masked vigilante who looked like a cross between the Shadow and the Gray Ghost, that gets killed in the 50's, only to have his grandson discover his legacy decades later. That story element was eventually repurposed for the Avenger. When it came time to actually building the BCU, I knew I wanted to reintroduce the Darkness, but with a fresh take. Since the time I had created him, Top Cow comics had published their own Darkness title. The character was nothing like mine, but the name was now taken and I really didn't want to bother competing with a more established character. Also, I had come to realize the Darkness was kind of a weird thing to call yourself, and would sound odd when characters were addressing each other. I decided I wanted something, short, sweet and effective. I ultimately settled on the Wraith. It was an easy choice. As for who the Wraith was going to be- I knew I wanted the character to now be a woman, since I already had the Protector and Avenger running around Republic City. I felt having a female anti-hero rounding out the trio was the way to go, but I didn't want the character to present herself as female. I gave it some thought, and tried to get into the head of a woman in the 40's taking on the criminal underworld, and while female heroes in the 21st century can fair pretty well in striking fear into the hearts of modern men, back then, times were definitely different. Also, having an alter ego of a different gender really helps throw suspicion off oneself, and I thought that was a cool angle to include. I had grown up with Marilyn Monroe playing a big part in my life, as my father famously illustrated her collector's plate series from the Bradford Exchange. (Your parents or grandparents probably have a few.) As a kid, I once met the owner of her estate and got to see a few of her personal items. I will admit, I have no idea who Marilyn Monroe was as a person, so I'm not about to brag about some unspoken connection or anything. She was just a significant part of my childhood as she technically helped provide a living for my family. That being said, it was a pretty easy decision to base the look and style of Amanda after her. Having an extremely privileged young woman coming to terms that her family has profited from illegal dealings, and wanting to do something about it, is not an angle often explored in comics, let alone in such a dark manner. And when compared to my other, more straight forward heroes, I felt this helped set The Wraith apart from the rest. The Wraith was originally supposed to make her debut in issue #3 of my unreleased Protector comic. But as I've mentioned before, we never made it past issue #1. Long story short, it was just too expensive to print. It wasn't until this past year, that I even considered reworking the comic story into a radio play. But when inspiration strikes, you gotta run with it. I knew going into this play, I wanted someone with natural flare. Amanda is a very "extra" woman, and whoever embodied her should be the same. Spoiler alert- it was Shannon. Ever since I first met her, Shannon McDermott has exuded "extra". So casting her was an effortless task. We talked a lot about the character, and it was very validating to know someone else was so in sync with Amanda, as I was. For this project, Shannon had actually flown in to visit, so rather than just making up some art for the thumbnail like I have with my other radio plays, we decided it would be cooler to do a full on photoshoot with her in costume. And yeah, it was damn cool seeing her as both Amanda and the Wraith.

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While we've officially wrapped production for Season #3, we wanted to provide you with some bonus content in preparation for Season #4 and our jump to the Legend of Korra! For this bonus episode, Maxwell has created a specific D&D style scenario that the podcast crew (plus a very special guest!) plays through! Here's his description Toph Beifong has tasked you three with following up on a rumor about a new weapon that has been in development that could threaten the foundations of the newly formed Republic City. A void has been left in the Avatar's absence/demise, and the new avatar is still too young to be cleaning up this mess. It's up to you to investigate this new weapon and destroy the blueprints before it can be spread throughout the city and beyond. The fate and balance of the city and potentially to world is resting in your hands. Stay tune to our social media pages, where we'll post an update when Season #4 is ready to premier! We can't wait to dive in to The Legend of Korra with you all. Twitter - @Previous_Pod Facebook - @Previous.Pod

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When a mysterious super powered titan begins destroying downtown Republic City, The Protector leaps into action to stop mad man's carnage. But is the Protector powerful enough to take on another superhuman? Or has he finally met his match?   Narrator - Emmanuel Mendes-Chumaceiro The Protector - Tom Proprofsky Robert O'Reilly - Heath Harper Red Star - Chris .R. Notarile Carmen - Kelli Kickham Cabbie - Josh Rothman   CHECK OUT OUR MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/people/blin...   A WORD FROM CHRIS So I had this idea a little over a decade ago, which I had intended to put into comic book format. But because I was never able to complete my printed comic run of the Protector, it never happened. But after I made the Avenger radio play, I threw caution to the wind and decided to finally flesh it out. The goal was to show that the Protector is more than just a Superman archetype. He's a human being with his own set of flaws. He is not perfect, even though he tries to be. Showing him coming face to face with the polar opposite of himself is pretty much the scariest thing for him. He got to look into the mirror and see his worst reflection staring back.   I also wanted to do a little world building with this story and address how the Protector operates as a crime fighter, without having to don the cliche'd pair of glasses to hide his identity. I never understood how unmasked superheroes, especially in present day, manage to stick around and conduct interviews with the press, yet never have to worry about facial recognition. I think having the Protector make the conscientious decision to keep a low profile in both of his lives helps make him a little more plausible.   As for the Red Star, I wanted to keep his motives very simple. This guy has an agenda and does not want to deal with any unforeseen threats. He is not the typical villain though. He does not want to take over the world. He doesn't want money. Essentially, the guy just wants to be left alone, and wants to ensure nobody will ever mess with him. However sometimes, you have to say you want to be left alone very loudly.   I didn't want this story to be wrapped up with a nice, neat bow. Because that's not how life works. Hell, who even won the fight? Was Red Star truly bested? Or did he actually get inside the Protector's head? Hopefully it will make you think a little bit.   For more of his shows, check out his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QBNwm94MzoZFlUWuxMwZQ or find him on RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/blinky500/shop?fbclid=IwAR0my8CRnnYJRQokVRin5_0kGGtVByptiSv94RJkfuWRoLcZwwMhxxn-BRs

Don't upset the spirits! It's time to start Book 2 of The Legend of Korra, and we're so ready for it! We meet new characters like Unaloq and Varrick, travel outside of Republic City, and… sigh… Korra! Check out the full shownotes below: Listener Answers Discussion of the following episodes from The Legend of Korra […]

Ugh, teenage love triangles. Or quadrangles. Polyhedrons? Whatever they are, ugh! Even in the world of Avatar, kids have hormones. Fortunately, The Legend of Korra manages to deal with the bulk of this well-worn plot device in a single episode AND make it actually quite interesting, as chapter 105, "The Spirit of Competition" uses the backdrop of the Pro-bending Championship Tournament to examine the relationship between our three main heroes. Tenzin's daughters offer the wisest romantic advice, Bolin gets noodle drunk, and Pema is a home wrecker. Then, in chapter 106, "And the Winner Is...," we find out who the winner is. Duh. Who wins the tournament? Who wins the romance? How badass IS Lin Beifong? Those answers and more could only lead to "The Aftermath," as chapter 107 brings us Republic City's "Tony Stark," the return of the cabbage merchant (sort of), and freaking mechatanks! And we finally have our first Korra spin-off idea: Batman Beifong! (Bei-Bat? Bat-fong?) Next: our penultimate Book One discussion brings us to chapters 108-110, "When Extremes Meet," "Out of the Past," and "Turning the Tides."     The Breakdown Main Topic (00:00 - 1:11:00) Outro / Next (1:11:00 - 1:13:06)

It's a new age, and there's a brand new Avatar! 70 years have passed since Aang and his friends ended the Hundred Year War, and the world has moved on. Paul, Eric, and Arlo get the bend back together (get it?) to discuss the legend (and attitude) of Korra of the Southern Water Tribe. In chapter 101, "Welcome to Republic City," our new hero leaves her frozen homeland behind for the pseudo-steampunk '20s era New York-meets-Shanghai industrial revolution of the capital. We talk about how different Korra is from her predecessor, what kind of man Aang's youngest son has grown up to be, and whether non-benders can really survive in a city filled with bender gangs and metalbending cops. And in chapter 102, "A Leaf in the Wind," Korra struggles with her spiritual side, we're introduced to the sport of Pro-bending, and good lord the voice cast of this series! Plus there's listener e-mail, and the rules of pai sho. Next: The Legend of Korra Book One: Air continues with chapters 103, "The Revelation" and 104, "The Voice in the Night."     The Breakdown Intro / Banter (00:00 - 12:15) Main Topic (12:15 - 1:06:05) LISTENER MAIL! (1:06:05 - 1:11:11) Outro / Next (1:11:11 - 1:13:25)

The show may have come to an end, but the Aang Gang lives on as we take this opportunity to discuss "The Promise," the first collected volume in Dark Horse Comics' official graphic novel series continuing the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Written by Eisner and Harvey Award winner Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese; Boxers & Saints), with art by Japanese duo Gurihiru, "The Promise" picks up right where the animated series left off, but quickly demonstrates that the happily ever afters we saw in "Sozin's Comet" may be a lot more nuanced and complicated than we thought. We talk about the book's exploration of colonialism and cultural appropriation; how Aang's true role as the Avatar, maintaining balance between four autonomous nations, may prove a greater challenge than defeating a single clearly-defined enemy; how well the author captures the voices of the characters, and how it all transitions from fluid animation to the static art form of comics.  Oh, and we add another title to the growing list of spin-off series we want to see: That's So Toph! Next: time marches on. 70 years to be exact. And with the passing of an age comes the birth of a new Avatar, with new friends, new enemies...it's a whole new world! Join us as we discuss The Legend of Korra chapters 101, "Welcome to Republic City," and 102, "A Leaf in the Wind."     The Breakdown Main Topic (00:00 - 1:10:45) Outro / Next (1:10:45 - 1:13:00)