Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast

Isaac and Caleb return to their coverage of Netflix's live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, kicking off the second season with Somewhere Safe! And for the first time in many years, they have a guest joining them as Eric (frequent co-host from their other podcasts) marks his first appearance on the Bending the Elements feed. What will think of the kick off of season 2? Find out now!...

Isaac and Caleb return for their next comic discussion, this time with a change of the guard behind the pages! Out are Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru and in are Faith Erin Hicks and Peter Wartman! What will they think of this one? Find out now!

Isaac and Caleb are back to continue their minor bridge series, where they take a brief stop along their Avatar journey to explore the comic continuation of the original Avatar Last Airbender series. This time looking at the final entry in Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru's run on the series, as they discuss North and South! Will they find some mirrors in this story with their most recent Legend of Kor...

The Overview Bonanza continues into its second part, as Isaac and Caleb discuss their thoughts on the Raava and Vaatu side of the side the season, as we as get into their favorite episodes, spirit designs, and more!   This episode was recorded on Jan. 31st, 2026.  

With the finale of Book Two in the rear view mirror, there's still one more task for Caleb and Isaac to take care of before they head off to Book Three. That's right folks, throughout this season both of your hosts have pushed back several topics, waiting to explore them in more depth during the overview, and today that those topics will finally get their time in the sun!  Due to this overview goi...

Isaac and Caleb arrive at the finale of Book Two as they find out if Korra is up to the task of taking on the titan of the North, the colossal Unavaatu! What will the boys think of this years Bendingmania main event? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on January 17th, 2026.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts on Civil Wars, and we'll read it out on...

Caleb and Isaac arrive at the penultimate episode of The Legend of Korra: Book Two, as Darkness Falls over our band of heroes. Vaatu is free and ready to wreck havoc, and your hosts are ready to cower in fear as they dive into this first act of this two part finale!   This episode was recorded on January 17th, 2026.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts on...

Isaac and Caleb continue on to the final leg of Book Two of the Legend of Korra, as they approach the arrival of Harmonic Convergence! Will Unalaq succeed in his plan to equalize the world between humans and spirits, will Tonraq steal enough noses to complete his bizarre collection, and will Korra manage to keep that villainous carpet Vaatu in his bark-enclosed prison? Find out now!   This episode...

Bending the Elements returns as Caleb and Isaac take a trip back to Republic City as they attempt to get into the premiere of Bolin's latest mover. What will they think as Mako once again screams into the void, prophesizing about future evil plans by Verrick? And what will happen to the cohesion of Kabam when Korra returns with her faulty memory? Find out now in the latest edition of The Bending t...

Bending the Elements is back as Caleb and Isaac enter A New Spiritual Age as they journey with Korra and Jinora through some perilous spirit wilds! We've got crazy gophers, we've got crazy surreal imagery, as well as some cameo's from Avatar the Last Airbender. This one's got it all folks! So don't turn that dial, and keeping listening as your pair of hosts marvel at the sights and sounds in this...

Isaac and Caleb pick up the trail of Korra and her adventures as she once again joins up with Tenzin and his gang, to look for a guide into the spirit world. Will Korra and her old master be able to mend fences after Unalaq's intrusion on their relationship? And what's going on with everybody's favorite detective in Republic City? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 21st, 2025.    E...

Isaac and Caleb continue their look at an iconic Legend of Korra two parter, as they jump into the second part of Beginnings! What will they think as Wan and Raava begin their quest to take on Vaatu at Harmonic Convergence? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 27th, 2025.     Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com 

Bending the Elements is back, as Isaac and Caleb step away from the usual adventures of the Kabam krew as they look towards the beginnings of the avatar cycle. What will they think of the first part of this fan favorite duology? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 27th, 2025.     Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com 

Bending the Elements is back, and we're back with one of the all time classic episodes of The Legend of Korra, The Sting! Will your hosts Caleb and Isaac feel a sting standing in the light of this episodes towering vision? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 27th, 2025.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com  

Isaac and Caleb continue their adventures through Book Two of The Legend of Korra as they stand as bystanders to the continuing friction between Korra and Mako. Trouble is a foot with everybody's favorite pair of semi-dysfunctional romantic partners. Will KorMako stand the test of time? Or will the events of the Peacekeepers finally pull our pair of lovers apart? Find out in the most recent episod...

Isaac and Caleb return for the second part of Civil Wars, and ponder at what's next for our team as Korra's parents are put on trial, and Verrick goes on the run. Bolin's relationship troubles also reach a head in this one! What's gonna happen to everybody's favorite Water Tribe heroes? Found out now!   This episode was recorded on Mar. 23rd. 2025.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.c...

Isaac and Caleb are back on the Bending the Elements feed to talk some more Legend of Korra, this time jumping into Civil Wars! There's tension in the air with the Northern Water Tribe soldiers throwing around their weight, and familial bonds are strained with our cast of characters. Will that strain extend to our two hosts? Will a civil war erupt on the podcast itself? Don't turn that dial folks,...

After an unexpected hiatus, Isaac and Caleb are back on Bending the Elements as they continue their look at Book Two of the Legend of Korra! How will your hosts react to Korra's first lesson under her new mentor, Unalaq? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Mar 2nd, 2025.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com   And for a brief scheduling note, Isaac and Caleb have had a harde...

Caleb and Isaac return to The Legend of Korra as they dig into Book Two. It's six months after the concluding episodes of Book One, how will your boys take this resetting of the table? Will they like the introduction of the new plot, and most especially, how will they handle the exit of studio Mir and the return of Pierrot? Find out now, before it's too late!   This episode was recorded on Dec. 22...

Picking up where they left off in the previous episode, Caleb and Isaac finish out their discussion on Smoke and Shadows! How will Zuko resolve these troubles with the Kid kidnapping kemurikage? Found out now!   This episode was recorded on Nov. 10th, 2024. 

Caleb and Isaac continue their look at the Avatar the Last Airbender comics, this time turning their eyes on Smoke and Shadows! Picking up where the Search left off, we see how Zuko and his mother are handling being reunited, and how the fire kingdom as a whole is shaping up in the wake of an era post-Firelord Ozai. What will your hosts think in the first part of their look at this story? Find out...

Caleb and Isaac continue their look at Gene Luen Yang and Girihiro's third volume in their Avatar run, in The Rift! What will happen as we pick up with Toph and the gang as she contends with seeing her father again? And how about the mysterious visage of Avatar Yangchen? Join your hosts as they explore those storylines, and finish out The Rift.   This episode was recorded on Oct. 14th, 2024.    Em...

Isaac and Caleb return to the realm of Avatar Comics, this time taking a look at the 2014 release of The Rift! Is there a Rift developing between Team Avatar as a character from their past unexpectedly reappears? Join your hosts as they discuss the first part of this comic!   This episode was recorded on Oct. 14th, 2024.    Email the show at  tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com  or reach on twitter @C...

Isaac and Caleb are back on the beat to do their Book One overview for The Legend of Korra. During this book they left a lot of threads dangling, but now they've brought out their detanglers and notepads, and are ready to dive deep on all things Book One! Join your hosts as they see if this first book held together in the end.   This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th, 2024.   Email the show at  tne...

Book One of the Legend of Korra comes to a close, as Caleb and Isaac arrive at the Endgame. Our new Team Avatar are split in two groups, and both deliver some interesting plot lines. But will your hosts be satisfied with how all the threads tie together? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Aug. 12th, 2024.    Email the show at  tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com  or reach on twitter @CalebAl...