In this episode of Avatar State Radio, Kev and Mike dive into The Southern Air Temple, where Aang faces the weight of grief and loss. Katara and even Sokka step up to console him, showcasing a deeper side to Sokka’s character beyond his early portrayal. The episode balances emotion, humor, and drama beautifully—yes, the cake bit is as good as you remember!

Kev and Mike explore big questions: Does Aang need to learn bending in a specific order? Could Iroh and Zuko, with their redeeming qualities, be more complex than they seem? Kev even finds himself weirdly rooting for Zuko, adding to the show’s rich character depth.

And then there’s MOMO! Is Momo just a quirky animal friend, or does he have a bigger role to play? Either way, Kev is officially hooked on ATLA, with this episode solidifying just how good the show is.

Mike’s Trivia Corner:

• Momo means peach in Japanese—fitting, since he stole one from Sokka!
• Commander Zhao is voiced by Jason Isaacs.
• Gyatso shares his name with the Dalai Lama.
• Did Gyatso use airbending to defeat the Fire Nation in the temple? The theories abound!

Join Kev and Mike as they break down this pivotal episode and continue their journey through the Avatar universe.

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