Best Zuko Podcasts (2025)

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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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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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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…

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Forms with Intelligence- Alun Lucas of Zuko Analytics 48:50

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As insurance attempts to become more interactive for customers the data still needs to be entered and those forms are key parts of the customer journey. Alun Lucas of Zuko Analytics shares how looking at forms and how customers behave with them can help insurance distributing entities. In this episode: Why looking at customer behaviour analytics on…

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Toph’s Voice Reveals Avatar Secrets You’ve NEVER Heard Before! | Michaela Jill Murphy Interview 1:07:37

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Michaela Jill Murphy, also known as Jessie Flower, is an American voice actress and writer. She’s best known for voicing Toph Beifong in Nickelodeon’s acclaimed animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Michaela began her voice acting career as a child, landing roles in various animated shows and films. Besides Avatar, she’s voiced characters in …

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Metalbending Mastery feat. Mindy Sterling "Lin Beifong" (Toph’s Daughter!) 54:30

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Mindy Sterling joins Janet and Dante to talk about voicing Lin Beifong, The Legend of Korra’s master metalbender and the daughter of ATLA’s Toph. In Book One’s “And the Winner Is…”, Lin steps up to defend the pro-bending finals against Amon’s threat. The trio unpacks Lin’s metalbending might, her Marina Dietrich-inspired swagger, and how it feels t…

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COBRA STARSHIP INTERVIEW! Gabe Saporta Reunion, Warped Tour, When We Were Young, New Music Podcast!! 1:05:55

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Gabe Saporta is a musician best known as the charismatic frontman of the pop-punk band Midtown and later the dance-pop group Cobra Starship. Midtown, formed in the late 1990s in New Jersey, made a mark in the emo and punk scenes with energetic albums like Save the World, Lose the Girl. After Midtown disbanded, Saporta reinvented himself by founding…

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AI in the Underwriting Chair with Jeff Sutton, Markel 59:29

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AI and its impact is looked at with curiosity, desire, concern, and a bit of fear, but with insurance its presence is often seen with affecting distribution and customer experience. However, is enough focus happening on use within the underwriting chair? Jeff Sutton, Senior VP Sales and Marketing for Markel shares what he sees and how Markel is fin…

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Love Triangles and 'The Spirit of Competition' with Seychelle Gabriel ("Asami") 1:09:45

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Seychelle Gabriel, the voice of Asami Sato, joins Janet and Dante to explore the tangled emotional web of The Legend of Korra’s “The Spirit of Competition.” As pro-bending battles escalate, so do the romantic tensions between Korra, Mako, and Asami. Seychelle shares what it was like to voice such a stylish, badass character in her very first voiceo…

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WWE INTERVIEW ZELINA VEGA U.S. WOMEN'S CHAMPION! Zelina on Aleister Black, Rhea Ripley, Queen Zelina 53:01

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WWE U.S. Women's Champion Zelina Vega discusses winning her first singles title, tag team with Carmella, Shawn Michaels, going from valet to wrestler, relationships with other wrestlers like Rhea Ripley and the girls private group chats, plus her husband Aleister Black. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/I2Zt3QV21Es Episode 355 Welcome …

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Innovating Insurance Marketing with Steve Pieroway 1:05:40

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Marketing for insurance is a challenge when it's easy but when the space becomes more competitive and crowded, what can be done to stand out? Steve Pieroway, founder of Benevolent Marketing talks, content, creative, messaging and more. In this episode: How understanding lived experience matters for marketing Why content needs to be aligned with str…

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The Cinematic Evolution of Avatar with Director Joaquim Dos Santos 1:03:05

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Director, character designer, and Avatar legend Joaquim Dos Santos joins Janet and Dante to talk all things Korra - from the very first sketch of the Avatar herself to crafting the episode's darker, noir-inspired tone. In this episode, Team Avatar revisits The Voice in the Night, where Korra faces off with mounting fear, political pressure, and a g…

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XEELA INTERVIEW ILYA FEDDY! Return To The Podcast, 100 Million Dollar Offer, Sam Golbach & Ronaldo! 44:50

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Ilya Feddy aka Ilya Federovic of Xeela Fitness guests on Lightweights Podcast to give Joe all the street credit in the world. Ilya tells Joe how hot he is and lets joe know that Joe is more jacked than Ilya will ever be. They also talk about Sam Golbach and Stable Ronaldo transformations and the future of Xeela! SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Visit https://www…

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WWE CHELSEA GREEN on Women's Evolution PLE, U.S. Championship, Piper Niven, and New Netflix Show 1:20:14

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Chelsea Green is a professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She’s known for her bold, entertaining persona and unpredictable in-ring style. Chelsea made a name for herself in Impact Wrestling as the eccentric “Laurel Van Ness,” where she won the Knockouts Championship. After stints in NWA, ROH, and indie promotions, she returned to WWE in 202…

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Scoring TLOK's Jazz-Age Tension with Composer Jeremy Zuckerman 53:11

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Award-winning composer and Avatarverse legend Jeremy Zuckerman returns to the pod to break down his sonic approach to The Legend of Korra, especially the eerie tension of Book One’s Equalist uprising. Jeremy joins Janet and Dante to discuss Episode 3, “The Revelation,” where Korra uncovers the terrifying rise of Amon, chi-blockers, and steampunk-in…

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SAVANNAH BANANAS INTERVIEW! Jesse Cole on Taking Over Baseball, Disney, and Selling Out Stadiums! 23:12

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Jesse Cole, known for his signature yellow tuxedo, is the visionary founder and owner of the Savannah Bananas—a trailblazing exhibition baseball team celebrated for revolutionizing the sport through entertainment and fan engagement. SUPPORT THE SHOW!! This episode is sponsored by Liquid IV!! check out https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code "lightw…

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SAVANNAH BANANAS Jackson Olson on Jesse Cole, Selling Out Stadiums, and Banana Ball Takeover! 48:04

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The Savannah Bananas are a viral sensation and exhibition baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia, known for blending competitive baseball with over-the-top entertainment. Founded in 2016 by Jesse Cole, the team has redefined the game through their unique "Banana Ball" rules, choreographed dances, outrageous promotions, and a relentless focus on f…

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The Voice of Avatar Aang's Grandaughter! Darcy Rose Byrnes ("Ikki") 55:27

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Korra takes her first (reluctant) steps into airbending in Episode 102 of The Legend of Korra, and joining Janet and Dante is voice actor Darcy Rose Byrnes, who brought the energetic Ikki to life! Darcy shares what it was like voicing the granddaughter of Avatar Aang at just 10 years old, and how Ikki’s joy and goofiness connect the spirit of ATLA …