Ember Island Sayers

In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 13 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the importance of the Gaang needing a big win, the continuing development of Ty Lee and Mai as characters, and Jet's insistence on his crush, or uhhh Zuko, joining the Freedom Fighters.

In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 12 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the dichotomy of how Zuko views his scar verses the rest of the world, the way hope shapes and influences the characters' decisions, and Sokka being the Gaang's punching bag. (We still love you, Sokka.)

In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 11 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, secret societies, the generational divide in differing opinions about the Avatar, and why Sokka should probably not lick the science.

In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 10 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the issues with gatekeeping in academia, Won Shi Tong and the spirits'  perspective on the war, and Professor Zei's sabbatical that took a turn for the worse...

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In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 9 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the connection between the four elements and how every bender can benefit from their combined strengths, the importance of facing issues head-on, and Sokka's propensity for befriending the animals he previously thought about eating.

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In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 8 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the difficulties of adding a new member to a team and changing the group dynamic, the importance of accepting help from loved ones, and how four children with no sleep and clumps of anxiety is a recipe for disaster. 

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In this episode, with special guest Katie, we discuss Book 2, Episode 7 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the intricacies of Zuko's childhood and how his relationships with his family members influenced him, the broadening of his worldview to include those outside of the Fire Nation, and why it's not okay to feed the turtleducks like Azula.

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In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 6 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, how Toph's upbringing shaped her idea of gender roles, the already noticeable difference between earth and air as elements, and why there are metal coffins readily available to questionable people who want to imprison children and/or old kings.

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In this episode we discuss Book 2, Episode 5 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, consider the significance of Sokka's boomerang as both a practical tool and a keepsake, examine how Iroh's relationship with Zuko influences the audience's feelings towards him, and simp for both Kyoshi and Hot Torch Guy.

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In this episode, with returning guest Ali, we discuss Book 2, Episode 4 of Avatar: The Last Airbender, how intelligence can be demonstrated in swamp-smarts and shouldn't be measured by the mainstream, the Gaang's coping mechanisms when it comes to grief, and what a lemu would need a crown for.

Please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts, and check us out on twitter @embersayers. You can also find us on youtube if you'd like to leave a comment, and all suggestions and questions can be emailed to [email protected]. Stay flamin'!