Bending the Elements returns as Caleb and Isaac continue their journey through book three, now joining up with the Gaang as they arrive at The Western Air Temple. And following on their heels is everybody's favorite Heel turned Babyface, Prince Zuko. How will his effects to join up with the Boomeraangs play out? Only one way to find out...   This episode was recorded on June 24th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Bending the Elements returns as Caleb and Isaac continue their journey through book three, now joining up with the Gaang as they arrive at The Western Air Temple. And following on their heels is everybody's favorite Heel turned Babyface, Prince Zuko. How will his effects to join up with the Boomeraangs play out? Only one way to find out... This episode was recorded on June 24th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingthelements@gmail.com">tnebendingthelements@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 54: The Western Air Temple

The BTE Journey continues as the boys dive into the mid-season finale, The Day of the Black Sun! There's action, there's pathos, we've got a chase, a mystery, and a betrayal? This thing's got it all! Will your boys be impressed with the epic conclusion to Sokka's big plan? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 10th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The BTE Journey continues as the boys dive into the mid-season finale, The Day of the Black Sun! There's action, there's pathos, we've got a chase, a mystery, and a betrayal? This thing's got it all! Will your boys be impressed with the epic conclusion to Sokka's big plan? Find out now! This episode was recorded on July 10th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:thenoviceelitists@gmail.com">thenoviceelitists@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 53: The Day of the Black Sun (Part 1 & 2)

The time has nearly arrived for the Day of the Black Sun, and the as the Gaang prepare to meet it, Aang has suddenly been struck with some pre-test Jitters. The Gaang try to lend a hand, and your hosts also try to give Aang some encouragement. Will they get through to everybody's favorite Avatar? Or will be stuck in a nightmare limbo? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 26th, 2023.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The time has nearly arrived for the Day of the Black Sun, and the as the Gaang prepare to meet it, Aang has suddenly been struck with some pre-test Jitters. The Gaang try to lend a hand, and your hosts also try to give Aang some encouragement. Will they get through to everybody's favorite Avatar? Or will be stuck in a nightmare limbo? Find out now! This episode was recorded on June 26th, 2023. Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 52: Nightmares and Daydreams

The boys are back on the case investigating yet another troubled fire nation village. They've arrived with the Gaang in a town overtaken with a wash of missing people, and while Sokka is leading an investigation of his own, Caleb and Isaac decided to bring on a detective colleague that's joined them once previously on their Avatar journey. Johnny returns after previously discussing the book one story, The Waterbending Master, this time for yet another episode focused on waterbending. What will they think of this horror tinged episode? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 19th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

The boys are back on the case investigating yet another troubled fire nation village. They've arrived with the Gaang in a town overtaken with a wash of missing people, and while Sokka is leading an investigation of his own, Caleb and Isaac decided to bring on a detective colleague that's joined them once previously on their Avatar journey. Johnny returns after previously discussing the book one story, The Waterbending Master, this time for yet another episode focused on waterbending. What will they think of this horror tinged episode? Find out now! This episode was recorded on June 19th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:thenoviceelitists@gmail.com">thenoviceelitists@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Episode 51: The Puppetmaster

Isaac and Caleb are back following Team Avatar as they make yet another unscheduled stop on their journey through the fire nation, this time in a town where Toph soon gains some infamy. With the team finding themselves in need of some quick cash, Toph turns to a life of crime! This one's got it all folks! Action! Suspense? Familial drama, and a cameo by a much beloved character performer! What will your hosts think of this follow up to The Avatar and the Firelord? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Isaac and Caleb are back following Team Avatar as they make yet another unscheduled stop on their journey through the fire nation, this time in a town where Toph soon gains some infamy. With the team finding themselves in need of some quick cash, Toph turns to a life of crime! This one's got it all folks! Action! Suspense? Familial drama, and a cameo by a much beloved character performer! What will your hosts think of this follow up to The Avatar and the Firelord? Find out now! This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:thenoviceelitists@gmail.com">thenoviceelitists@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 50: The Runaway

Isaac and Caleb are once again returning to the wide world of Avatar: the Last Airbender, this time taking a trip down memory lane as we learn the histories of Avatar Roku and (ex) Firelord Sozin, and the hidden nature of the friendship and betrayal. What will your hosts think of this fan favorite episode? ▶️...   This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Isaac and Caleb are once again returning to the wide world of Avatar: the Last Airbender, this time taking a trip down memory lane as we learn the histories of Avatar Roku and (ex) Firelord Sozin, and the hidden nature of the friendship and betrayal. What will your hosts think of this fan favorite episode? ▶️... This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:thenoviceelitists@gmail.com">thenoviceelitists@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 49: The Avatar and the Firelord

Caleb and Isaac are not only returning to their trip through Book Three, but also their trip to The Beach as summer has just about arrived for your pair of hosts. But as a bit of serendipity, summer has also arrived for our quartette of villains as Zuko and the Azula Attack Squad also take a trip to some sandy shores, as they come to the Ember Islands. Tensions bloom, as emotional development flowers. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!    This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.    Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Caleb and Isaac are not only returning to their trip through Book Three, but also their trip to The Beach as summer has just about arrived for your pair of hosts. But as a bit of serendipity, summer has also arrived for our quartette of villains as Zuko and the Azula Attack Squad also take a trip to some sandy shores, as they come to the Ember Islands. Tensions bloom, as emotional development flowers. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!  This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:thenoviceelitists@gmail.com">thenoviceelitists@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 48: The Beach

The Bending the Elements crew tackle the next episode in our book three journey, as we see Sokka study under a master swordsman. How will the brains of the BoomerAangs manage to work in this more physical sphere? Join us as we talk through it.    This episode was recorded on April 10th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com   Terminator 2 discussion: Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) {James Cameron Retrospective} | The Novice Elitists Film Podcast (podbean.com)

The Bending the Elements crew tackle the next episode in our book three journey, as we see Sokka study under a master swordsman. How will the brains of the BoomerAangs manage to work in this more physical sphere? Join us as we talk through it.  This episode was recorded on April 10th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a> Terminator 2 discussion: <a href="https://thenoviceelitists.podbean.com/e/terminator-2-judgement-day-1991james-cameron-retrospective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) {James Cameron Retrospective} | The Novice Elitists Film Podcast (podbean.com)</a>

Episode 47: Sokka’s Master

Bending the Elements returns for yet another chapter in Book Three, this time turning the spotlight back on everybody's favorite water bender, Katara. But what will your hosts think as we see Katara fall down the rabbit hole of using ill-means to help a town struggling in the face of Fire Nation tyranny? Only one way to find out...▶️   This episode was recorded on Apr. 1st, 2023.    And if you find yourself disagreeing with your hosts on some elements of this episode, let them know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

Bending the Elements returns for yet another chapter in Book Three, this time turning the spotlight back on everybody's favorite water bender, Katara. But what will your hosts think as we see Katara fall down the rabbit hole of using ill-means to help a town struggling in the face of Fire Nation tyranny? Only one way to find out...▶️ This episode was recorded on Apr. 1st, 2023.  And if you find yourself disagreeing with your hosts on some elements of this episode, let them know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 46: The Painted Lady

Bending the Elements takes a dive into the second episode of book three, as Aang and the Gaang arrive in a Fire Nation village and Aang has a chance to teach some of the kids the beauty of kicking up their dancing feet. So get ready to bust some moves, as your hosts get their foots loose in this brand new review.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Bending the Elements takes a dive into the second episode of book three, as Aang and the Gaang arrive in a Fire Nation village and Aang has a chance to teach some of the kids the beauty of kicking up their dancing feet. So get ready to bust some moves, as your hosts get their foots loose in this brand new review. Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 45: The Headband

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Bending the Elements finally begins their journey through Book Three after a couple side trails, starting with The Awakening. How will your hosts react to Aang's new hair change?! What's this?! Has the Flame of Romance been struck between Prince Zuko and A.A.S. member Mai? And what of the Fire Prince's reacquaintance with his sizzlingly cruel Firelord Father? Find out tonight, on Bending With Elements.     This episode was recorded on Mar. 13th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Bending the Elements finally begins their journey through Book Three after a couple side trails, starting with The Awakening. How will your hosts react to Aang's new hair change?! What's this?! Has the Flame of Romance been struck between Prince Zuko and A.A.S. member Mai? And what of the Fire Prince's reacquaintance with his sizzlingly cruel Firelord Father? Find out tonight, on Bending With Elements.   This episode was recorded on Mar. 13th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 44: The Awakening

The Transition Train carrying us between Book Two and Book Three arrives at it's final stop, as Caleb and Isaac dive deep into the unaired Avatar Pilot, written and directed by everybody's favorite pair of buds, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. What will your hosts think of this early concept take on the series? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Feb. 13th, 2023.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The Transition Train carrying us between Book Two and Book Three arrives at it's final stop, as Caleb and Isaac dive deep into the unaired Avatar Pilot, written and directed by everybody's favorite pair of buds, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. What will your hosts think of this early concept take on the series? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Feb. 13th, 2023.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 43: Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Unaired Pilot)

Following up on our last Overview episode, we get to all the stuff we couldn't fit in to the previous episode. Including a discussion of the three Super Deformed Shorts, our favorite characters, chimeric animal designs, and more. We also lay some hints at another bonus surprise coming before we finally arrive at Book Three.    This episode was recorded on Dec. 27th, 2022.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com 

Following up on our last Overview episode, we get to all the stuff we couldn't fit in to the previous episode. Including a discussion of the three Super Deformed Shorts, our favorite characters, chimeric animal designs, and more. We also lay some hints at another bonus surprise coming before we finally arrive at Book Three.  This episode was recorded on Dec. 27th, 2022.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a>

Episode 42: Book Two Overview - Part Two: Super Deformed Shorts, Favorite Chimeric Animals and More

The time has arrived here on the Bending the Elements podcast for your hosts to attempt yet another season Overview. This time looking at Book Two, and as you'll notice at the top, this is only the first part of the discussion, covering character progression and our favorite episodes. Tune in a couple weeks for our look at the Super Deformed Shorts, and more.   Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

The time has arrived here on the Bending the Elements podcast for your hosts to attempt yet another season Overview. This time looking at Book Two, and as you'll notice at the top, this is only the first part of the discussion, covering character progression and our favorite episodes. Tune in a couple weeks for our look at the Super Deformed Shorts, and more. Email the show at tnebendingthelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 41: Book Two Overview - Part One: Character Progression and Favorite Episodes

Bending the Elements arrives at yet another finale, as we discuss the various Crossroads of Destiny all culminating in one epic conclusion. What will your hosts think of the last episode of Book Two? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2022.   Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Email the show and let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Bending the Elements arrives at yet another finale, as we discuss the various Crossroads of Destiny all culminating in one epic conclusion. What will your hosts think of the last episode of Book Two? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2022. Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Email the show and let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Episode 40: Crossroads of Destiny

Isaac and Caleb return to cover the penultimate episode of book two, as we follow the seperated tales of the Gaang during the events of The Guru. We've got secret infiltrations, we've got bending modulations, we've got Aang learning to master the Avatar State, and Katara learning about our two fire bending buds she hates. This one's got it all folks!  This episode was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2022.   Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Email the show and let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Isaac and Caleb return to cover the penultimate episode of book two, as we follow the seperated tales of the Gaang during the events of The Guru. We've got secret infiltrations, we've got bending modulations, we've got Aang learning to master the Avatar State, and Katara learning about our two fire bending buds she hates. This one's got it all folks!  This episode was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2022. Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Email the show and let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Episode 39: The Guru

Bending the Elements continues into the last leg of Book Two: Earth, this time tackling the third from final episode, The Earth King. The Gaang has finally come to confront The Big Green Cheese, but with Long Feng by his side, they've got a challenge to sway him to their side. Will they succeed in their cause to oust old Master Long Fangs? Find out now!   This discussion was recorded on Dec. 3rd, 2022.    Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Bending the Elements continues into the last leg of Book Two: Earth, this time tackling the third from final episode, The Earth King. The Gaang has finally come to confront The Big Green Cheese, but with Long Feng by his side, they've got a challenge to sway him to their side. Will they succeed in their cause to oust old Master Long Fangs? Find out now! This discussion was recorded on Dec. 3rd, 2022.  Email the show at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 38: The Earth King

Bending the Elements returns by picking up where we left off before Appa's Lost Days. How will the Gaang deal with the sudden interjection of Jet and his pals into their search for Appa? And where does Zuko stand with his Uncle's success with the tea shop? Join your hosts as they take a trip to Lake Laogai and find out with them.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 26th, 2022.    Have you enjoyed our journey through Book Two? Let your hosts know over at  tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @bendingtheE

Bending the Elements returns by picking up where we left off before Appa's Lost Days. How will the Gaang deal with the sudden interjection of Jet and his pals into their search for Appa? And where does Zuko stand with his Uncle's success with the tea shop? Join your hosts as they take a trip to Lake Laogai and find out with them.  This episode was recorded on Nov. 26th, 2022.  Have you enjoyed our journey through Book Two? Let your hosts know over at  tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @bendingtheE

Episode 37: Lake Laogai

The Bending the Elements boys continue their Book Two journey by taking a side step into the past, and find out what's been going down with The Big Boss Bison since we last saw him during the closing moments of The Library. Has Appa been trading Avatar secrets with the Fire Nation in secret in order to make ends meet on his own? How will Appa fair without Aang or Momo to help fill his Bison sized belly? Wil he take up a life of crime?! Or will Appa decide he's tired of traveling, and instead take up a career as a circus performer? Find out all those answers and more in this exciting edition of Bending the Skies: An Air Bison Story.   This episode was recorded on Nov. 26th, 2022.   Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @bendingtheE

The Bending the Elements boys continue their Book Two journey by taking a side step into the past, and find out what's been going down with The Big Boss Bison since we last saw him during the closing moments of The Library. Has Appa been trading Avatar secrets with the Fire Nation in secret in order to make ends meet on his own? How will Appa fair without Aang or Momo to help fill his Bison sized belly? Wil he take up a life of crime?! Or will Appa decide he's tired of traveling, and instead take up a career as a circus performer? Find out all those answers and more in this exciting edition of Bending the Skies: An Air Bison Story. This episode was recorded on Nov. 26th, 2022. Email the show at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @bendingtheE

Episode 36: Appa’s Lost Days

Bending the Elements arrives at another milestone as we discuss Tales of Ba Sing Se, one of the beloved entries from Book Two. And apart from the fan favorite elements, we also arrive at the beginning of the end for one of our favorite actors on the show. Will there be disagreement among your hosts on the beloved reputation of this episode? Only one way to find out...▶️   This episode was recorded on Oct. 9th, 2022.   Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Let us know over at tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Bending the Elements arrives at another milestone as we discuss Tales of Ba Sing Se, one of the beloved entries from Book Two. And apart from the fan favorite elements, we also arrive at the beginning of the end for one of our favorite actors on the show. Will there be disagreement among your hosts on the beloved reputation of this episode? Only one way to find out...▶️ This episode was recorded on Oct. 9th, 2022. Have you enjoyed our Book Two coverage? Let us know over at <a href="mailto:tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com">tnebendingtheelements@gmail.com</a> or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

Episode 35: Tales of Ba Sing Se

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