What's Appa?!: Recent Episodes
Joyce, Justin, and Anand
“What’s Appa?!” is a rewatch podcast (which means spoilers!) of the greatest show of all time: Avatar the Last Airbender. Join us—Joyce, Justin, and Anand—as we rewatch each episode together and discuss the themes, characters, behind the scenes, fun facts, and much more of the show that has stolen the hearts of people of all ages. Haven’t seen the show? Check it out now, streaming on Netflix.
Book 3, Episodes 14-15. In this episode we're discussing "The Boiling Rock, Parts 1 & 2". Join us as we discuss who the sneakiest member of Team Avatar is, how Toph likes to sleep, and why Chit Sang is in prison.
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Book 3, Episode 13. In this episode we're discussing "The Firebending Masters." Join us as we discuss what Zuko does immediately when he becomes Fire Lord, whether or not Appa would be a good teacher, and the inspiration behind the Sun Warriors.
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Book 3, Episode 12. In this episode we'll be discussing "The Western Air Temple." Join us as we kick off our "Countdown to the Comet", if Zuko is cool or not, how often a badger frog croaks, what Uncle Iroh would do, Keeping up with the Beifongs, and the identify of Team Avatar's head chef.
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Book 3, Episode 10-11. In this episode we're discussing "Day of Black Sun Part 1 & 2". Join us as we discuss which celebrity is Avatar's biggest fan, how Iroh almost gets poisoned, if Sokka is more powerful than an airbender, and how Azula knows Sokka's name.
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Book 3, Episode 9. In this episode we're discussing "Nightmares and Daydreams." Join us as we discuss Aang's trust issues with Momo, Zuko trying on life as a prince, Dee Bradley Baker's shining moment, and how Aang could possibly know what Ozai looks and sounds like.
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Book 3, Episode 8. In this episode we're discussing "The Puppetmaster." Join us as we discuss what Komodo sausages are made of, the most beautiful place in the Fire Nation, the superfood of the Fire Nation, and how Hama got started running her inn.
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Book 3, Episode 7. In this episode we're discussing "The Runaway." Join us as we discuss fillers, interesting posters, unfortunate plot devices, Combustion Man's hobbies, and why Toph cannot read.
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Book 3, Episode 6. In this episode we're discussing "The Avatar and the Firelord." Join us as we discuss the inspiration for Roku's home, how Sifu Kisu got involved with Avatar, and what Sozin's name really means.
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Book 3, Episode 5. In this episode we're discussing "The Beach." Join us as we discuss Mai's stint at the Royal Fire Academy for Girls, how sharp Empire Class Flagships really are, and renowned Hong Kong film director John Woo.
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Book 3, Episode 4. In this episode we're discussing "Sokka's Master". Join us as we discuss what an Aang action figure would look like, Sokka's favorite food, Piandao's butler's backstory, and the number one tourist attraction in the Fire Nation.
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Book 3, Episode 3. In this episode we're discussing "The Painted Lady." Join us as we discuss the best way to meet a turtle, if Sokka was a boy scout, where Aang likes to practice firebending, and if Team Avatar is still on schedule.
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Book 3, Episode 2. In this episode we're discussing "The Headband." Join us as we discuss what the fire nation motif means, why Aang is truly and old man, the secret behind Aang's musical talent, and why we may need to do this podcast all over again.
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Book 3, Episode 1. In this episode we're discussing "The Awakening." Join us as we discuss what all the season openers have in common, how many earthbenders it takes to take down Ba Sing Se, Azula's skincare routine, and romantic tensions between unlikely characters.
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Sneaky Season 2 trivia episode buzzer beater incoming!! Join us as we top off this amazing year with our good friends battling it out in two treacherous rounds of trivia and one hell of a haiku battle. Will Team Jasmine Dragons save the world? Or will Team Tea Enthusiasts burn them with their super hot tea? Find out who wins in this season finale episode.
Shoutout to our friends Abby, Arun, Jahaan, and Joshua for joining us this episode and thanks to everyone for listening this year!
Book 2, Chapters 19-20. In this episode we're discussing "The Guru" and "The Crossroads of Destiny". Join us as we discuss the origin story behind onion & banana juice, what chakras are, whether or not Zuko is possessed, Aang being in love, and how to announce that you're spilling the tea.
Book 2, Chapter 18. In this episode we are discussing “The Earth King.” Join us as we discuss what the Earth King was like as a child, how the Earth King met Bosco, who Appa's pimp is, and why Sokka should be optimistic ever again.
Book 2, Chapter 17. In this episode we are discussing "Lake Laogai." Join us as we discuss whether or not Toph has x-ray vision, Team Avatar’s area of residence, the meaning behind “Lake Laogai”, and what really happened between Jet and Katara.
Book 2, Chapter 16. In this episode we are discussing "Appa's Lost Days." Join us as Nyla's part time job, how Appa saved Team Avatar yet again, and why Appa ends up in the circus.
Book 2, Chapter 15. In this episode we are discussing "The Tales of Ba Sing Se." Join us as we discuss the Star of the show, when Sokka will become a man, Mako the legend, what the hell Jin sees in Zuko, and Momo's bromance with Appa. Stay tuned for some bad singing and some good rapping.
Book 2, Chapter 14. In this episode we are discussing “City of Walls and Secrets.” Join us as we discuss Toph’s history with Ba Sing Se, Joo Dee’s superpower, the word of the day, what a Smellershot is, and why Anand was wrong about Jet.
Book 2, Chapter 13. In this episode we are discussing “The Drill.” Join us as we discuss the Jet and Zuko ship, what she said, the real meaning behind the drill, Mai and Ty Lee betrayal foreshadowing, and why Aang doesn’t just use his dang Avatar powers.
Book 2, Chapter 12. In this episode we are discussing “The Serpent’s Pass.” Join us as we discuss Momo’s thirstiness, desert survival tricks, recipes of the Avatar world, Aang’s first confirmed kill, and Katara’s time to shine.
Book 2, Chapter 11. In this episode we are discussing “The Desert.” Join us as we discuss Momo’s thirstiness, desert survival tricks, recipes of the Avatar world, Aang’s first confirmed kill, and Katara’s time to shine.
Book 2, Chapter 10. In this episode we are discussing “The Library.” Join us as we discuss the meaning of Wan-Shi Tong’s name, the inspiration behind the Library, how many dates Sokka has to check to find out the date of the solar eclipse, and how the Avatar manifests in the modern world.
Book 2, Chapter 9. In this episode we are discussing “Bitter Work.” Join us as we discuss the duality of man. Just kidding! The duality of Zuko and Aang, Sokka's venture into vegetarianism, Iroh’s scientific discoveries, which of the four elements we embody, and if Aang deserves to earthbend.
Book 2, Chapter 8. In this episode we are giving the rundown on the "The Chase." Join as we discuss Team Avatar beef, sleepy-time animation, chase inception, why Appa smells so bad, and the Fire Nation's secret weapon.
Book 2, Chapter 7. In this episode we are discussing “Zuko Alone.” Join us as we discuss what a spaghetti Western is, the latest Zuko ship, the best episode writers of Avatar, why Zuko really wants to capture Aang, the shenanigans of young Iroh, and who Zuko really is.
Book 2, Chapter 6. In this episode we are discussing “The Blind Bandit.” Join us as we discuss face bending, the inspiration behind The Boulder and all our other friends at Earth Rumble VI, how the belt system is a lie, what Toph’s voice actress has in common with her character, and the hidden meaning behind Toph’s name.
Book 2, Chapters 5. In this episode we are discussing “Avatar Day.” Join us as we discuss what big feet mean, why you don’t want to be referred to as “The Conqueror,” Katara's crossdressing kink, Sokka's detective days, and Zuko finally leaving the nest.
Book 2, Chapter 4. In this episode we are discussing “The Swamp.” Join us as we discuss the third water tribe civilization, how trees talk to each other, Dee Bradley Baker’s one-man show, and why Appa is the best wingman.
Book 2, Episode 3. In this episode we are discussing “Return to Omashu.” Join us as we discuss the origins behind the ~~coronavirus~~ pentapox, the drama within Azula’s girl squad, Momo ships, who voices Tom-Tom, and how Mai developed her fighting prowess.
Book 2, Chapter 2. Join us as we discuss “The Cave of Two Lovers” with our special guest: our musical expert friend, Ben (just in time for Valentine’s Day)! Join us as we discuss Avatar’s most musical episode, whether or not Katara and Aang kissed, Momo’s character arc, Aang’s best wingman, what the name “Mushi” means, and the beginning of Zuko’s journey.
Book 2, Chapter 1. In this episode we are discussing “The Avatar State.” Join us as we discuss Aang’s bad monk habits, the prolific voice actors of the Avatar universe, Avatar Roku’s shortcomings, and the best relationship of the show.
We’re ringing in the new year/end of Book One with a trivia night! Join us as we put our friends to the ultimate test of Pro-Bending Trivia we try to determine who knows Book One the best. Will Team Aang Gang make the Avatar proud? Or will Team ATLAs take down the ruthless Trivia Lord Justin and save the world. Find out in this special season finale episode!
Book 1, Chapters 19-20. In this episode we are discussing “The Siege of the North.” Join us as we discuss Zhao’s fashion choices, how Disney inspired Avatar, Momo’s villainy, Admiral Zhao’s half-assed villainy, Princess Yue’s horcrux, high school English, more earth science, and math.
Book 1, Chapter 18. In this episode we are discussing “The Waterbending Master.” Join us as we discuss Sokka’s (actual) first kiss, Master Poophead and the Order of the Misogynists, the inspiration behind Yue’s character, yet another update on Katara’s necklace, and Zuko’s supposed assassination.
Book 1, Chapter 17. In this episode we are discussing “The Northern Air Temple.” Join us as we discuss our grievances with Teo, air temple critters, wisdom from a wise monk, an epic battle scene, Nickelodeon product placement, and the gateway to many victories.
Book 1, Chapter 16. In this episode we are discussing “The Deserter.” Join us as we discuss COVID friendly Fire Nation festivities, being #1, Fish and the Ocean, Fire Nation cuisine, Aang’s arrogance, Roku’s tyranny, and Zhao’s Master issues.
Book 1, Chapter 15. In this episode we are discussing “Bato of the Water Tribe.” Join us as we discuss Sokka’s detective skills, why we hate Bato, whether or not we would try stewed sea prunes, sailing vocabulary, and Shirshu hackery.
Book 1, Chapter 14. In this episode we are discussing “The Fortuneteller.” Join us as we discuss Aunt Wu’s methods, Avatar universe fine dining, hidden dirty jokes, what clouds are made of, waterbending curricula, and the Dark Arts.
Book 1, Chapter 13. In this episode we are discussing “The Blue Spirit.” Join us as we discuss Zuko’s mask, Zutara, home remedies, sucking on toads, Sokka and Katara’s trip, and kid’s show censorship.
Book 1, Chapter 12. In this episode we are discussing “The Storm.” Join us as we discuss Aang’s naughty dreams, how to tell if a watermelon is ripe, what it’s really like in the eye of the storm, Zuko’s skincare routine, and Iroh’s blabbermouth.
Book 1, Chapter 11. In this episode we are discussing “The Great Divide.” Join us as we discuss the worst episode.
Book 1, Chapter 10. In this episode we are discussing “Jet.” Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind the animation, Katara’s toxic crush, Jet’s Avatar-level weapons, relationship advice, and why you should sometimes trust old men.
Book 1, Chapter 9. In this episode we are discussing “The Waterbending Scroll.” Join us as we discuss Katara’s waterbending jealousy, the rules of Pai Sho, Zutara’s biggest fan, Momo’s first nemesis, high risk trading, and moral gray areas.
Book 1, Chapter 8. In this episode we are discussing “Winter Solstice, Part 2: Avatar Roku.” Join us as we discuss the fattest butt on Team Avatar, the cleverest member of the Gaang, what to say when you’re fashionably late, Roku’s favorite destructive past-time, and what it means to be an old man.
Book 1, Chapter 7. In this episode we are discussing “Winter Solstice, Part 1: The Spirit World.” Join us as we discuss Aang’s inadequacies, meadow voles, naked Iroh, Zuko’s wardrobe, and the mysterious inner workings of the spirit world.
Book 1, Chapter 6. In this episode we are discussing “Imprisoned.” Join us as we discuss Momo’s secret talent, mother-daughter tension, Katara ships, optimism, naïveté, multi-track drifting, and how Avatar would play out in the real world.
Book 1, Chapter 5. In this episode we are discussing “The King of Omashu." Join us as we discuss Aang’s trials, the cabbage man’s legacy, who the best earthbender is, and what qualifies as a filler episode.
Book 1, Chapter 4. In this episode we are discussing “The Warriors of Kyoshi”. Join us as we discuss Aang’s douchebaggery, Sokka’s misogyny, Suki’s badassery, Katara’s jealousy, and foaming mouth guy.
Book 1, Chapter 3. In this episode we are discussing “The Southern Air Temple”. Join us as we discuss Avatar universe geography, the villain who inspired the character of Commander Zhao, Avatar quinceñeras, soft boi Sokka, sad boi Aang, and an epic Agni Kai showdown.
Book 1, Chapters 1 & 2. We’re kicking off the rewatch party by tackling the first two episodes: "The Boy in the Iceberg" and "The Avatar Returns". Did you know they premiered together in an hour-long special? We invite you to join in on our conversation as we tackle sibling bonds, teenage angst, naive optimism, Avatar romance, whether or not Appa can actually fly, and Gran Gran conspiracy theories.
Welcome to the show! In this episode we introduce the podcast and take a cursory glance at the world of Avatar: the creation of the show, the themes it covers, what the show means to us, and our favorite episodes.