Best Zuko Podcasts (2025)

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How Varrick Became the Avatarverse’s Most Unpredictable Character w/ John Michael Higgins 1:11:16

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In this unforgettable episode, the brilliant John Michael Higgins, voice of the eccentric and endlessly quotable Varrick from The Legend of Korra, joins Janet and Dante! Higgins shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and reflects on how Varrick became one of the most beloved - and morally ambiguous- characters in the Avatar universe. The conver…

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Will Pugh (Cartel) Talks 20 Years of Chroma, Honestly, and Band In A Bubble 1:17:47

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In this exclusive interview, Will Pugh, lead singer of Cartel, sits down to talk about the band’s biggest hits like "Honestly" and "Say Anything", their unforgettable time on MTV’s Band in a Bubble, and the rebirth of pop punk music in today’s scene. Plus the new album and re-recording of Chroma 20 years later! Big thank you to FanDuel! check out t…

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HELLUVA BOSS INTERVIEW! Sallie May star Morgana Ignis! 1:10:45

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Morgana Ignis is a powerhouse actress and voice talent known for her bold, dynamic performances across screen and stage. Morgana stars as Sallie May in the hit animated series Helluva Boss, bringing a sharp, witty, and unforgettable energy to the fan-favorite character. We discuss voice acting, writing the shorts on HB, the hellaverse colliding, co…

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Insuring a niche with Mike Lough of Intact Public Entities 53:09

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Everyone loves to find a niche to insure but what about building our products and coverages for niches that present specific needs and challenges? Mike Lough, VP of Distribution, Community Services drops in to discuss how Intact Public Entities is serving specific niches and how brokers can grow within them. In this episode: How community services …

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The Musician Who Changed Rock Forever! (Aaron Gillespie Interview) 1:00:56

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Aaron Gillespie is a musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the drummer and clean vocalist for the Grammy-nominated band Underoath, and the lead vocalist/guitarist for The Almost. With a career spanning two decades, Aaron has become a driving force in the post-hardcore and alternative rock scenes, praised for his passionate performances, ly…

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POWER BOOK GHOST PODCAST with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. RETURNS! (Full Interview) 59:58

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Gianni Paolo is an American actor, writer, and producer best known for his work in television and film.His breakout came when he was cast as Brayden Weston in the Starz series Power and its spinoff Power Book II: Ghost, where he plays a central role alongside Michael Rainey Jr. Paolo has since become a fan favorite within the franchise for his come…

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Civil War Parts 1 & 2 with Olympic Champion Laurie Hernandez 1:14:27

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Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez joins hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two’s pivotal double episode: “Civil War Parts 1 & 2.” As tensions explode between the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, Korra faces her most difficult decision yet - choosing between her father Tonraq and her mani…

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FROM BROKE TO MILLIONAIRE! TYLER BLANCHARD'S FIRST INTERVIEW!! 1:08:40

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Tyler Blanchard is a massive YouTube creator with over 3,000,000 subscribers. His content blends challenges with curious experiments and viral-style narratives (e.g., “I Left Airrack For MrBeast”), and he's collaborated alongside creators like Ryan Trahan, Mr. Beast, Airrack, and countless others. We discuss how he built his empire, building a team…

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Zane Hijazi of Basically Unfiltered Announcement! 39:33

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Zane Hijazi is a podcaster, youtuber, musical artist, and content creator. He co-hosts the hit Unfiltered Podcast with his longtime friend Heath Hussar, as well as Basically Unfiltered with Remi, Heath, and Alisha, where they dive into comedy, stories, and behind-the-scenes life. Big thank you to FanDuel! check out the FanDuel app here: https://app…

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Korra's Family Fallout in Book Two 'Southern Lights' with Writer Tim Hedrick 1:09:02

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In this revealing episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by writer Tim Hedrick to break down The Legend of Korra Book Two, Episode 202: “The Southern Lights.” As Korra begins her spiritual journey under Unalaq’s guidance, long-buried family secrets surface - leading to a painful fallout…

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Korra Turns on Tenzin?! David Faustino ("Mako") Breaks Down Book Two’s Wild Start 1:01:49

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Korra turns on Tenzin?! In this explosive kickoff to Book Two of The Legend of Korra, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by David Faustino, the voice of Mako, to break down Episode 201: “Rebel Spirit.” From Korra’s shocking decision to ditch her mentor to Mako’s new role as a motorcycle-riding Republic City cop, this episo…

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The art & science of insurance transformation 51:29

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Peter McMurtrie knows change. As a C-suite executive spanning a career across insurance he has seen many trends. Now with West Monroe helping insurance organizations manage change he shares his knowledge about how to prepare and succeed. In this episode: What it takes to implement and deploy AI effectively Why PE and aggregation is driving innovati…

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Frankie Muniz on the Malcolm In The Middle Reboot! 1:27:45

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Frankie Muniz is an American actor, musician, and race car driver best known for his breakout role as Malcolm in the hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). His portrayal of the witty and gifted middle child earned him widespread recognition, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, and cemented his place as one of the most memorable youn…

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Book Two Begins: Avatar Wan's Origin Revealed with Creators Mike & Bryan 1:10:04

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In this deep-dive episode of Avatar: Braving the Elements, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) reunite with Legend of Korra creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko to kick off Book Two: Spirits. From the evolution of bending to the rise of technology, the team explores the rich worldbuilding behind the Spirit World, the North vs. …

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Underwriting in a dangerous time: NICC 2025 is bringing new insights 38:06

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Being the new-(ish) President of MSA Research is one job, but putting on the most important insurance event in a country is filling some pretty big shoes for Nevina Kishun. With the National Insurance Conference of Canada event happening in 19 days we talk with Nevina about the issues the facing the insurance industry. In this this episode: Where t…

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Shotzi Reveals Her Exclusive WWE Story | Royal Rumble, The Indie God, & Scarlett Paranormal Hunting 56:47

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Shotzi is a former WWE Superstar and currently wrestling in the indy circuit. In my interview with WWE star Shotzi, she shares how she got into wrestling, the moment William Regal signed her to WWE, and what led to her leaving the company. Shotzi also opens up about her future plans in the indie scene and how she’s ready to bring her fearless style…

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Book One Finale: Korra’s Endgame with Dee Bradley Baker (‘Tarrlok’) 1:10:44

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In the epic season finale of The Legend of Korra Book One, hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) are joined by voice acting legends Dee Bradley Baker (Tarrlok) and Andrea Romano (voice director) to unpack one of the most emotional and cinematic episodes in the Avatarverse: “Endgame.” From Amon’s shocking unmasking to Tarrlok’s heartbrea…

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AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER INTERVIEW! Dante Basco Talks Zuko, 25 Years, and Hook with Robin Williams 1:00:58

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Dante Basco is an actor, voice actor, and cultural icon best known for bringing to life two legendary characters: Rufio, the fiery leader of the Lost Boys in Steven Spielberg’s Hook, and Prince Zuko, the conflicted Fire Nation prince in Nickelodeon’s groundbreaking series Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this interview, we dive into Dante’s journey f…

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Claims service is evolving and bringing results 51:04

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Claims service is evolving and Paul Disney, Chief Product and Technology Officer, and itel have a vision and the data ready. Paul shares important lessons claims experiences are teaching the insurance industry and how those lessons are shaping technology and service options that itel provides. In this episode: The difference between education versu…

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Amon’s True Identity Revealed! Stephen Root (‘ Gommu’) Breaks Down This TLOK Twist 57:12

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Janet Varney and Dante Basco are joined by legendary actor Stephen Root - voice of Gommu, Republic City’s underground hobo and secret telegraph master - to unpack one of Legend of Korra’s most jaw-dropping moments: the reveal of Amon’s true identity. Together, they dive deep into The Legend of Korra Book 1, Episode 11: “Skeletons in the Closet.” Ro…

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PRIMITIVE WAR MOVIE Official Interview with Luke Sparke the Director! Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer! 51:22

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Luke Sparke is a movie director who is days away from releasing his new film Primitive War in theatres here in America. I had the chance to sit down with him to talk about the inspiration behind adapting the novel into a movie and the challenges of bringing dinosaurs into the gritty backdrop of the Vietnam War. Luke dove into the creative process, …

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FX'S ALIEN: EARTH CAST INTERVIEW with SYDNEY CHANDLER and BABOU CEESAY! 10:32

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Alien: Earth stars Sydney Chandler and Babou Ceesay dive into FX’s thrilling new sci-fi series. We talked about the show’s high-stakes premise, their characters, and the unique challenges of bringing an otherworldly story to life. Especially working with practical effects on such a legendary franchise! Sydney opened up about the intense preparation…

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KEL MITCHELL INTERVIEW!! Kenan and Kel, All That, Good Burger 3, and Dominating Nickelodeon! 1:18:19

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Kel Mitchell is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer best known for being one of the most beloved faces of 1990s Nickelodeon television. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Kel Mitchell for an interview that was pure entertainment from start to finish. We dove into the making of Good Burger and what it was like bringing t…

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MLB’s Pablo López on Sports x Avatar Crossovers 1:07:34

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Minnesota Twins MLB pitcher Pablo López joins Braving the Elements to share his deep love for the Avatarverse - and yes, he really wears a Water Tribe belt on the mound. Hosts Dante Basco and Janet Varney dive into Pablo’s personal connections to Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, from childhood memories to life lessons drawn from …

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Fear flood losses no more with FloodFlash 58:22

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FloodFlash is not another insuretech, rather it's technology, data, and underwriting combined into a new product to help cover a peril that causes the insurance industry many problems. Co-founders Adam Rimmer and Dr. Ian Bartholomew share their early vision and how they addressed the peril no one seems to want to cover. In this episode: How the cof…

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GINNY & GEORGIA INTERVIEW! Scott Porter on Season 3 and 4, Friday Night Lights, and Brianne Howey 1:26:36

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Scott Porter is an actor known for the character Paul Rudolph in 'Ginny and Georgia' on Netflix, Jason Street in Friday Night Lights, and the show Hart of Dixie. Scott opens up about the evolution of his craft, the indsutry, voice acting, and coming inches away from being cast as Captain America in Marvel! Scott shared behind-the-scenes stories fro…

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TLOK’s Shiro Shinobi Speaks! The Voice Behind Avatar’s Iconic Radio Voice 54:38

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You’ve heard his voice narrating every twist and turn in The Legend of Korra. Now the man behind Shiro Shinobi finally steps up to the mic! In this episode of Braving the Elements, hosts Dante Basco and Janet Varney sit down with Jeff Bennett, the voice behind Avatar’s most iconic radio broadcaster, to discuss the fan-favorite episode “Turning Tide…

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LINDSEY STIRLING INTERVIEW!! DWTS, America's Got Talent, New Tour & Music! 1:06:55

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Lindsey Stirling is a world-renowned violinist, dancer, and performer known for her electrifying fusion of classical music with electronic dance beats. Rising to fame through her groundbreaking YouTube videos and viral performances, Lindsey has carved out a one-of-a-kind path in the music industry—blending visuals, choreography, and virtuosic violi…

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How Kev Eats Built a Food Empire From Scratch – Creator Secrets & Top Eats! 1:09:14

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Wildly popular foodie creator How Kev Eats opens up for an in-depth conversation about his journey from casual food lover to one of LA’s go-to voices in the culinary scene. Kev shares how he built his platform, the strategy behind his viral videos, and what it really takes to stand out in the crowded food content world. We dive into his favorite un…

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CM PUNK and RHEA RIPLEY Honest Reaction to WWE Unreal, Industry Secrets, and What To Expect! 5:24

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WWE's top talent CM Punk and Rhea Ripley sit with Joe Vulpis to discuss the new docuseries, WWE Unreal! What to expect, being filmed during closed discussions, and surprising moments to what the cameras caught them talking about. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/Es8cPx6sJvg Episode 361 Welcome to the LIGHTWEIGHTS PODCAST official YouT…

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Toph and The Boulder Reunite! Michaela Jill Murphy & Mick Foley Spill Avatarverse Secrets 51:54

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Did you know The Boulder was almost voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson?! ATLA legends Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy) and The Boulder (Mick Foley) spill some Avatar secrets and join us for a joyful reunion full of laughs, live scene reenactments, and heartfelt fan stories. From their Earth Rumble 6 showdown to real-life convention adventures, this epi…

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The Voice of M3GAN Speaks! | Jenna Davis Exclusive Interview on New Horror, New Music, Chicken Girls 1:05:15

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In this exclusive interview, Jenna Davis—best known as the chilling voice behind the viral horror icon M3GAN—opens up about her journey bringing the AI doll to life and what fans can expect from M3GAN 2.0. We dive deep into the world of voice acting vs. live-action performance, her creative process, and the challenges of building such a unique char…

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Avatar Aang Returns in TLOK’s Most Emotional Episode feat. Zach Tyler Eisen 1:15:49

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Avatar Aang makes a powerful return in TLOK Book One: Air, Episode 9, “Out of the Past” - and this week, we’re joined by none other than ATLA’s original voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen. Hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco dive deep into this unforgettable episode, where Korra’s captivity triggers a chilling vision of Aang’s final showdown with Yakon…

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Adam Sandler, Longest Yard, Hollywood Stories, Yankees & John Turturro! Nick Turturro Unfiltered! 59:19

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Welcome one of my favorite actors, NICK TURTURRO!! Actor, storyteller, and lifelong Yankees superfan. From his unforgettable roles in NYPD Blue, The Longest Yard, and BlacKkKlansman, to his viral baseball rants and hilarious Instagram presence, Nick opens up like never before. We dive into his journey in Hollywood, what it’s like growing up in a fa…

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Disney’s Donald Duck, McDonald’s Grimace & Transformers! Daniel Ross Is the Voice Behind It All 58:25

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Daniel Ross, the voice of Grimace from McDonalds, Lucky the Leoprochaun from Lucky Charms, Donald Duck in Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures, Transformers, and countless others!! Today, he’s shares what it’s really like bringing these legendary characters to life. From behind-the-scenes voice acting secrets to hilarious industry stories, Daniel share…

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The Avatar Gets Bloodbent?! Feat. Special Guest Richard Epcar ("Saikhan") 1:01:54

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This week we're diving deep into Book One: Air, Episode 8 of The Legend of Korra “When Extremes Meet” with special guest Richard Epcar, the voice behind Captain Saikhan! Join hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) as they unpack the shifting politics of Republic City, the rise of Tarrlok, and the chilling return of bloodbending - all whi…

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The Cabbage Merchant Legacy Lives On feat. James Sie 1:04:47

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The saga of the Cabbage Merchant continues! James Sie - the voice behind Avatar: The Last Airbender’s iconic cabbage merchant - joins Janet and Dante to unpack The Legend of Korra Book One: Air, Episode 7: “The Aftermath”. From the shocking takedown of Cabbage Corp to Hiroshi Sato’s dark secret, this episode is packed with bending betrayals, cabbag…