Aang goes on a spirit journey with The Guru and works through his life's various traumas in record time. Toph sees through the lies of earthbending. Peter and Eli dive deep into each of the chakra pools. This is episode 38 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first t...
Jan 04, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 19
The Aang gang finally comes face to face with the Earth King, who turns out to be a real person (much to Peter's disappointment). Many subplots are set up in this end-of-a-D&D-campaign style episode. We discuss the king's perspective on truth and optimism. This is episode 37 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA...
Nov 15, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The Aang gang, Appa, Zuko, and the Dai Li finally all collide after learning of a secretive brainwashing facility under Lake Lao Gai. Jet meets a vague end, and we discuss brainwashing as it relates to Joo Dee and Zuko. This is episode 36 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching...
Oct 12, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The show meets Peter halfway and puts the hurt on Appa as we recap the very bad no good couple of weeks where Appa traveled alone across the Earth Kingdom. We discuss his tribulations, his pathfinding ability, and his spiritual connection with Aang. This is episode 35 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Leg...
Sep 02, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In a series of shorts — or as Peter likes to call them "long TikToks" — we follow some unexpectedly low stakes adventures from the main cast. We analyze Iroh's song and past, and discuss preservation and humanity in an age of war. This is episode 34 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or a...
Aug 22, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The Aang gang finally peaks around the curtain — or should I say, the wall — of Ba Sing Se to find a city living in denial. We discuss the episode's communist influences, and Peter tries his best to predict the rest of the season. This is episode 33 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or a...
Aug 01, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The fire nation assaults the walls of Ba Sing Se with a gigantic metal drill. We discuss the practicality of the drill, other fire nation technology, and Nicole Kidman. This is episode 32 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the ser...
Jul 25, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13
An emotional episode for both the Aang gang and our hosts. We examine grief, loss, and the pursuit of love. This is episode 31 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!
Jul 13, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The gang goes to Arrakis and searches for Appa. Sokka experiences psychedelics presumably for the first time, and Peter theorizes and what he perceives. Aang makes his best pouty face. Iroh reveals he's a part of the Illuminati. We discuss Iroh's relationship with his appearance and how it affects how others treat him. This is episode 30 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode...
Jun 23, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The gang decides to go on a vacation to Palm Springs. There they find a plucky professor and an spirit owl. We discuss Toph's feet and the intrinsic value of information. This is episode 29 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the s...
Jun 15, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Aang tries out earthbending for the first time. Zuko's emo-self peaks. Iroh gives the best lecture of the series. We discuss the direction of the four nations based on Iroh's judgements. This is episode 28 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as ...
May 26, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The Aang gang is relentlessly be pursued by a mysterious force across the Earth Kingdom. We discuss the final confrontation with Azula and the implication of the team's sleepiness throughout the epsiode. This is episode 27 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first t...
May 13, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Zuko gets his first solo episode and does his best Clint Eastwood impression in this western inspired episode. Peter tries to predict Zuko's trajectory for the season finale and the rest of the series. We discuss the meaning of Zuko's swords and dissect the fire nation's relationship to militarism and the patriarchy. This is episode 26 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode b...
Feb 22, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Toph makes her groundbreaking introduction into the series. Peter questions why Toph chooses to remain at home, and we theorize about her conflict with her family. This is episode 25 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we recount the series!
Feb 07, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Aang is put on trial for alleged crimes in his past life when he was tall (as Avatar Kyoshi), and only detective Sokka can crack the case. Zuko goes full emo. We discuss the role of the news cycle in judicial matters. This is episode 24 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching f...
Dec 22, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
A mysterious tornado sucks the Aang gang down into an even more mysterious swamp. There they discover Katara's distant relatives and get a lecture in elementary Buddhism. Eli and Peter stumble their way through their iota of knowledge about Buddhist symbolism. We discuss alternative forms of bending and who really created the tornado. This is episode 23 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finis...
Dec 15, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Aang gang returns to Omashu to find it controlled by the fire nation. We meet Mai and Ty Lee and discuss their character design and martial style. Eli theorizes on Ty Lee's intentions. This is episode 22 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us a...
Nov 04, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We're back to talk about our favorite subgenre of Avatar episodes - the filler episode. We discuss the potential of Kataang as well as some alternatives, and Peter dives deep into his season 2 predictions. This is episode 21 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first...
Oct 08, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Grab your bison, because we're back for Season 2 of Avatar: The First Viewing! In this episode, Aang glimpses his past incarnations, and we finally meet Azula. As hinted at, Azula firebends blue fire. In spanish, azul means blue. Eli calls himself an expert and didn't realize this connection until the season 1 finale. This is episode 20 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode ...
Sep 19, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On our first special episode, we discuss M. Night Shyamalan's infamous 2010 movie "The Last Airbender". Reviled by almost everyone, this movie has the hallmarks of an unwatchable movie - a confusing plot, bad acting, and cringe moments as far as the eye can see. Luckily, your friends Eli, Peter, and Nikki watched it so you don't have to. In this episode we dunk on the whitewashing, pour or hearts out for Dev Patel, and discuss what went so wrong with this movie. This is episode 19 of Avatar: The...
Aug 16, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In our season finale, the fire nation makes its attack on the northern water tribe. Aang journeys through the spirit world and temporarily fuses his soul with a fish. We discuss the moon and ocean spirit and the meaning of the word "faustian". This is episode 18 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of...
Aug 10, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
As we enter the tail end of season one, the Aang gang finally arrives at the northern air temple. There they meet the ultimate enemy of the season: sexism. We examine the source of Katara's power and Zuko's fate. This is episode 17 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for th...
Jun 03, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In our second roast session, we recount the Aang gang's visit to the northern air temple. We discuss the many problems with this episode and theorize the nature of the temple with its residents. This is episode 16 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — joi...
May 08, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Aang tries firebending and learns why you shouldn't play with fire. I'm winking really hard after typing this. Katara learns a game changing power. We discuss birth, destiny, and fate. This is episode 16 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA or The Legend of Korra — or are watching for the first time — join us as we...
May 01, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Aang gang faces internal conflict when they decide to go separate ways for a whole 4 minutes after a man of the water tribe named Bato. Meanwhile, Zuko is hot in pursuit with a mid-2000s goth bounty hunter. This is episode 15 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA, or are watching for the first time, join us as w...
Apr 24, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In a break from our quarantine norm, we have our first ever in person podcasting session to talk about The Fortuneteller. In this episode, the Aang gang sees a famous fortuneteller to uncover their destinies. But... can fate be twisted? Aang sure hopes so. This is episode 14 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA, or...
Apr 15, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In a heart-pounding HESIT episode, Aang is captured by the fire nation, only to be rescued by a mysterious masked figure who turns out to be....... Zuko! We discuss Zuko's codependency issues. This is episode 13 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA, or are watching for the first time, join us as we recount the seri...
Mar 06, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Aang and Zuko dig deep into their tragic backstories™. We learn how the two characters ended up in colliding paths, and in a thematically appropriate storm, Aang and Zuko face their past. This is episode 12 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA, or are watching for the first time, join us as we recount the series!
Feb 27, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In our first roast session, we discuss one of our least favorite episode of Avatar so far. But like pizza, even some bad Avatar is still enjoyable. In this episode, the Aang gang has to sheperd two feuding groups of people across a dangerous valley. We discuss this episode's connection to "us vs. them" politics and rewriting the past. This is episode 11 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finis...
Feb 20, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today we meet one of the hunkiest hunks of the whole series - a charming, yet troubled young man named Jet who leads a gang of "freedom fighters". In this episode, we discuss how this episode connects to the war on terror. This is episode 10 of Avatar: The First Viewing, the podcast where two first time viewers and a series veteran watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from start to finish. We go episode by episode to recount Aang's story. If you're a fan of ATLA, or are watching for the first time, ...
Feb 13, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
