Episode 5: The King of Omashu

This week, Aabria and Josh dial in on foreshadowing as a storytelling technique while discussing the action-packed episode, The Blue Spirit!

This week, Aabria and Josh dissect the parallel paths Aang and Zuko travel in "The Storm": reckoning with past traumas to learn important lessons for their futures.

This week Aabria and Josh discuss The Great Divide as a metaphor for the divide between where Aang is now versus where he needs to be by stories end, both in terms of leading others and assuming his role as the Avatar. 

Aabria and Josh are back to break down a fan-favorite episode, Jet! They discuss how Jet's extreme and unilateral leadership style forces our three main characters to ask themselves, are you going to follow the leader?

Just a lil' message from your Storybenders Josh and Aabria to let you know we're back with new episodes starting next week, September 27th! Let's GO! 

Aabria and Josh discuss how the titular waterbending scroll forces our characters to reckon with the concepts of legacy, entitlement and ownership. Also... pirates!

This week, Aabria and Josh are back at it discussing the point of no return in the Hero's Journey as the Gaang is given the main plot of the series in the second half of this two-part episode! 

This week, Josh and Aabria talk about the philosophy of cycles as Aang learns more about his place in the mystical/natural world. 

Aabria and Josh discuss the symbolism of prisons, and make our best attempt at a George Takei impression! 

Aabria and Josh detail how "the rule of three" plays a major role in The King of Omashu, in comedy in general, and in perceiving patterns.  Also, Math!  Real-life martial arts!  Cabbage Guy!  This episode has it all.