Best Zuko Podcasts (2025)

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

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10d ago48:50

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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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The Cabbage Merchant Legacy Lives On feat. James Sie 1:07:47

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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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Metalbending Mastery feat. Mindy Sterling "Lin Beifong" (Toph’s Daughter!) 57:30

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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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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") 1:12:45

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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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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 1:06:05

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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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What if Zutara? 603:29:12

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Chris and Shawn finally - conditionally and temporarily for the purposes of this (surprise) episode only - pretend for a bit that Zutara is legit, and discuss how things would go thereafter. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the sho…

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Scoring TLOK's Jazz-Age Tension with Composer Jeremy Zuckerman 56:11

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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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Aang & The Pointy Rock Rewrite 489:06:24

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Chris and Shawn rewrite the "pointy rock" plot convenience in the finale of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarStudios #Pa…

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The Voice of Avatar Aang's Grandaughter! Darcy Rose Byrnes ("Ikki") 58:27

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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 …

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Reinsurance is growing and providing opportunities: [Re]Connect 2025 54:02

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Never before has reinsurance been talking about so much by so many across insurance. At ReConnect 2025 we talked with the people who are finding new ways to raise, manage, measure, regulate, and distribute capital into the insurance industry. In this episode: How regulatory authorities are working to help make reinsurance secure and accessible How …

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Avatar Korra's Debut: Welcome to Republic City with Steve Blum ("Amon") 1:05:04

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Voice legend Steve Blum joins Janet and Dante to unpack his iconic role as Amon, The Legend of Korra’s masked adversary! From early audition notes to the eerie voice restraint that made Amon so chilling, Steve shares how he brought this complex villain to life. The crew explores Korra’s explosive arrival in Republic City, her fiery declaration as t…

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Sounding off before signing off...for now. 1:02:54

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Graham Haigh has seen a thing or two during his insurance career, now looking at a deserved retirement he sounds off about some of the problems he sees in the P&C sector. In this episode: What he sees as the biggest challenge in the industry Scaling up with mergers and acquisitions Should insurers continue to be a part aggregating distribution Wher…

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The Legend of Korra Begins: INSIDE Book One w/ Creators Mike & Bryan 1:06:33

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Janet and Dante are back, but this time with a new Avatar! Season 4 of Braving the Elements launches us into The Legend of Korra: Book One with series creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. From Korra’s earliest sketches to the design of Republic City, the invention of pro-bending, and the show's steampunk-inspired elements, this episode expl…

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Braving the Elements Season 4 Trailer: A New Avatar Rises! 1:26

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The official trailer for Braving the Elements Season 4 has arrived! Join hosts Janet Varney (Korra) and Dante Basco (Zuko) as they return to explore The Legend of Korra. This season, it’s all about the rise of a new Avatar, the evolution of Republic City, and the bold legacy Korra forges in Book One. Featuring cast interviews, behind-the-scenes lor…

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Are you paying a Tech Tariff with your insurance technology? 26:32

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Legacy insurance technology is costly and debatably efficient but there is more and more talk about the hidden fees that come with accessing your data. Sherif Gemayel, founder of Trufla Technology shares some thoughts on what he calls "Tech Tariffs". In this episode: What the true cost of operation is for many brokers and agents Why you are paying …

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Ranking Every Bending (and Sub-Bending) Type 1:20:39

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Chris and Shawn identify (to the best of their ability) 19 total bending types and sub-types from the canonical Avatar universe. Let us know which ones we missed! Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, …

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Data preparedness for insurance entities- Mike Allee 51:23

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Data is still the principal currency for insurance businesses but as more try to leverage the value of their data for modernization and AI adoption, what issues do they face? Mike Allee, President of Universal Conversion Technologies, shares what organizations need to consider for their future. In this episode: Why understanding your data before em…

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Attack on Titan Recap and Review Part 3 (Season 4) 2:58:10

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Chris, Gio and Shawn spend one more episode collecting their final thoughts on the Attack on Titan series. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarStudios …

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Attack on Titan Recap and Review Part 2 (Season 3... mostly) 2:19:32

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Chris, Shawn and special guest Gio *finally* discuss Attack on Titan, today with a discussion and feelings on season 3 and just a hair of season 4 (with the rest plus final thoughts coming next week). Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly wi…

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B2 Episode 10: The Library 47:49

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Love ATLA Shrugged? Let us know for a shoutout on our next episode! After Appa leaves a trail of fur clumps, Iroh teaches Zuko about his vast ocean of chi, and Aang finally MOVES THAT BOULDER, Sokka cashes in some vacation hours to pursue Knowledge. Stored in a centuries-lost Library guarded by the big owl himself, Wan Shi Tong, there's got to be a…

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Attack on Titan Review and Recap Part 1 2:35:18

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Chris, Shawn and special guest Gio *finally* discuss Attack on Titan, starting with a discussion and feelings on seasons 1 and 2 specifically. (Seasons 3 and 4 coming next week!) Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagr…

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Zuko Comic Review (SPOILERS!) 52:49

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Chris and Shawn delay their Attack on Titan episodes one more time as Gio was unfortunately ill, while Chris reviews the latest ATLA comic "Ashes of the Academy." Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, …

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QuickFacts- the startup insurance needs 59:52

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Insurance brokers and agents are always looking for efficiencies and QuickFacts might be the one insuretech startup that delivers right away. The founders, Jeff and Christy Barsalou share their story and lessons as a startup, how to grow and how stepping away from the broker world was key to being better for their target market. In this episode: Ho…

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Mako Comic Review 58:57

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Chris reviews the latest ATLA comic, a Legend of Korra one-off story starring Mako. Previously these one-off comics haven't impressed Chris, but this one might change his mind! Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram…

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The cost of protest in South Africa 27:18

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Protesting in South Africa comes at a price, sometimes a deadly one. From Sharpeville to today’s crackdowns, the state’s response to dissent has often been force, not dialogue. As the country marks Human Rights Day, the question remains: Why does standing up for basic rights still come with heavy consequences? In this episode of the Sunday Times Po…

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Avatar News & Seven Havens Reaction 43:15

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After a break to celebrate Avatar's 25th Anniversary (a.k.a. Avatar Day a.k.a. baby Schaller's birthday), Chris and Shawn are finally back to discuss the announcement and synopsis of Avatar: Seven Havens. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directl…

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How the ANC in Gauteng will be fixed 1:11:12

4M ago1:11:12

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The Sunday Times’ Lizeka Tandwa spoke to Gauteng PTT coordinator Hope Papo about how they intend to turn around the party’s fortunes.By TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Angela Sethi wants you to sell insurance with a modern experience 56:38

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Selling insurance easily is a challenge that is slowly being solved but not easily. Angela Sethi, CEO and co-founder of Mangopolicy, believes the solution is not that far off: In this episode: How existing technology can power insurance sales without headaches Why brokers and agents need to look at insurance sales differently for future success The…

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How Insurance is preparing for the next CAT event at CAT IQ Connect 35:29

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CAT event and losses are never a good story but the insurance industry is coming together to look at the future and how to address the problems CAT losses cause. In this episode: Why parametric insurance solutions align with CAT events How building codes need to consider variations in climate across regions The technology and people driving efficie…

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Blind Ranking Fire Nation Characters 417:08:21

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Shawn takes a break for the new baby, so in the interim here's a filler/placeholder episode where Chris and Shawn blind-rank fire nation characters. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcaste…

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Blind Ranking Avatar Character Designs 531:14:11

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Shawn takes a break for the new baby, so in the interim here's a filler/placeholder episode where Chris and Shawn blind-rank character designs. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters #A…

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AI Agents are the future broker assistants with Flow Specialty 52:34

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AI is all the rage but now we have an insurance wholesaler, Flow Specialty, deploying AI Agents into the workflow and broker experience. CEO and Co-founder Sivan Iram explains how the value of using AI powered agents will help brokers and agents accelerate their customer journey in the SME segment. In this episode: Why the specialty market is incre…

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Avatar Ships Fighting Tournament 1320:34:37

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Chris and Shawn pit all the best Avatar ships in a head(s)-to-head(s) fighting bracket to "celebrate" Valentine's Day (if you're into such things). Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcaster…

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Why We Love Aang 963:05:54

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Last week Chris and Shawn tore Aang apart, so this week we're building him back up. Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcasters #AvatarTheLastAirbender #AvatarStudios #ParamountPlus #Netflix…

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Aligning data, technology and the future: Perspectives from NICC 26:20

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In part 2 of our interviews at NICC 2024 we look at thoughts from leaders who shared perspectives on what will affect insurance when it comes to global positioning, data, technology, and joint purpose. This collection of thoughts taps into a statement around geopolitical issues to start and then moves to how so many across insurance are looking to …

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Aang Character Assassination 915:05:54

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Chris and Shawn tear Aang apart! (At least for this week, prior to next week when we'll tell you all the reasons we love him... to restore balance.) Chris: @objective_geek Shawn: @ShawnSchaller, ShawnSchaller.com Facebook: facebook.com/AvatarTheLastPodcasters/ Also, you can now connect directly with the show on Instagram and Twitter, @last_podcaste…

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Connecting CAT: Perspectives from leaders at NICC 21:51

6M ago21:51

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CAT losses are more than a tragedy, they are a real event that the insurance industry has to address but there are many layers to the challenge. During our interviews at NICC we heard from Peter Routledge, Ceyleste Power, Paddy Jago, Paul Kovacs, Matt Godsoe, and Bob Fitzgerald on many subjects but the complexity of CAT losses was front of mind. In…