Gotta Recap
Each episode, two friends watch and discuss an episode of a classic cartoon, offering praise and poking fun (frequently at themselves). Shows discussed include Avatar: The Last Airbender, Samurai Jack, and more favorites from your childhood. Hosted by Nick Mantegani and Brendan Riley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ATLA Episode 39: The Guru
As Season 2 winds down, the action ramps up for Team Avatar. Never split up the party!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:42 - Episode recap
01:56:24 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 38: The Earth King
A man. A plan. A bear. Ba Sing Se.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:34 - Episode recap
01:45:44 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 37: Lake Laogai
Nick and Brendan invite you to listen to this podcast episode. We are so back, baby.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:12:27 - Episode recap
01:40:31 - Final thoughts
Special thanks to Jake Lester for our theme song. Brendan does our artwork- find him on Instagram.
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ATLA Episode 36: Appa's Lost Days
Our podcast returns to discuss a joyous celebration of Appa's romp through the Earth Kingdom. Guaranteed to make you smile!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:26 - Episode recap
01:36:00 - Final thoughts
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2023 Christmas Special! Courage the Cowardly Dog: The Nutcracker
BONUS: The boys are back at it again, talking about another... Christmas special? We'll see about that! Join us as Brendan leads the charge in discussing a musical episode of one of his favorite shows!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:11 - Episode Recap
00:54:19 - Final Thoughts
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ATLA Episode 35, Pt. 6: The Tales of Ba Sing Se, ”The Tale of Momo”
Our two monkey-brained hosts finish off The Tales of Ba Sing Se by discussing a monkey-brained monkey whose just looking for his best buddy.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:53 - Episode recap
00:26:40 - Final thoughts
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<...ATLA Episode 35, Pt. 5: The Tales of Ba Sing Se, ”The Tale of Zuko”
In Zuko's short story, he finds himself forced into a date with a peppy local girl. It goes about as well as you'd imagine.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:29 - Episode recap
00:28:12 - Final thoughts
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<...ATLA Episode 35, Pt. 4: The Tales of Ba Sing Se, ”The Tale of Sokka”
It's time for Part 4. When did Sokka learn haiku? Color me impressed!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:51 - Episode recap
00:15:25 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 35, Pt. 3: The Tales of Ba Sing Se, ”The Tale of Aang”
We move into the third installment in The Tales of Ba Sing Se, where Aang turns some animals' frowns upside down and builds them a new zoo. Lions and tigers and bears? Oh yes!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:40 - Episode recap
00:27:12 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 35, Pt. 2: The Tales of Ba Sing Se, ”The Tale of Iroh”
In today's special episode, Brendan listens to Leaves From The Vine for the first time. Grab a tissue.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:35 - Episode recap
00:36:18 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 35, Pt. 1: The Tales of Ba Sing Se, ”The Tale of Toph and Katara”
Nick and Brendan begin their week-long deep dive into The Tales of Ba Sing Se, starting with a girl-powered trip to the spa.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:21 - Episode recap
00:27:41 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 34: City of Walls and Secrets
We're finally here in Ba Sing Se! Can't wait for things to go exactly according to plan. Hey wait, this thing is weird... and so is this thing... and this thing too... WHAT'S GOIN' ON 'ROUND HERE, HUH???
00:00:00 - Intro
00:14:24 - Episode recap
01:43:33 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 33: The Drill
This is NOT a drill: this episode is REALLY about a drill.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:12:14 - Episode recap
01:59:21 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 32: The Serpent’s Pass
Dangerous routes! Returning heroes and villains! Accidental kisses! All that and more await you in this episode.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:15:35 - Episode recap
01:39:24 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 31: The Desert
This delicious new episode is especially sweet! I hope you saved your appetite for... oh wait, it's not "The Dessert?" Eh that's fine, I'm not gonna edit this description, too lazy.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:10 - Episode recap
01:35:18 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 30: The Library
Just look at the episode title- you know things are getting nerdy this week! Nick and Brendan spend some time gushing over the new Spider-Man game before getting their study on at the local library.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:15:46 - Episode recap
01:48:00 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 29: Bitter Work
Are you tough enough to make it through this episode? Do you have the STUFF? DO YOU??
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:20 - Episode recap
01:29:18 - Final thoughts
Special thanks to Jake Lester for our theme song. Brendan does our artwork- find him on Instagram.
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ATLA Episode 28: The Chase
Hope you've caught enough sleep to stay awake for this week's episode. Team Avatar's got fighting going on from all sides, including... within??
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:09 - Episode recap
01:31:16 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 27: Zuko Alone
Zuko may be alone, but luckily Nick and Brendan have each other! Together they unpack one of the big episodes in ATLA history, covering every topic you'd expect: Uncrustables, many species of pigs, and Dana Carvey's 2002 hit "The Master of Disguise."
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:29 - Episode recap
01:51:05 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 26: The Blind Bandit
A new team member comes aboard in this week's episode. Unfortunately, though, we never do get to find out what The Boulder is cookin'.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:17:22 - Episode recap
01:43:12 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 25: Avatar Day
Happy holidays, everyone! This week we find a quaint little town with a whole day devoted to our arrow-headed hero. Is it all fun and games? Listen to find out!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:15 - Episode recap
01:48:37 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 24: The Swamp
Things get a little sticky and stinky as we journey into a big swamp this week. What lessons will we learn? Not many!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:14 - Episode recap
01:39:29 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 23: Return to Omashu
It's in the title, folks- we're heading back to Omashu! Aang and the Gaang check in on what hijinks King Bumi's been up to these last few months, while Azula catches up with some old buddies.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:14:28 - Episode recap
01:43:14 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 22: The Cave of Two Lovers
A new group of flowery friends leads Aang and the Gaang to deep, dark places in this week's episode. Will they be able to survive the forbidden lovers' labyrinth, or will these stoned-out weirdos drive them to insanity?
00:00:00 - Intro
00:12:18 - Episode recap
01:30:41 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 21: The Avatar State
As Season 2 begins, big events throw off the dynamic our characters were just starting to settle into. The big Avatar power that can defeat entire armies? It's got a fatal flaw. The family dynamic that will carry this uncle + nephew through their troubles? A new relative comes in and shakes things up. We've got a lot to learn this week!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:54 - Episode recap
02:06:33 - Final thoughts
Special thanks to Jake Lester for our theme song. Brendan does our artwork- find him on Instagram.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
It's dangerous to listen alone! Take this journey with Nick and Brendan through the highs and lows of the latest Zelda adventure.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:30 - Game recap
02:05:01 - Final thoughts
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The Last Airbender
A long-promised episode arrives: our review of the M. Night Shyamalan film based on our favorite element-bending franchise. Does it live up to the hype? Was there every any hype to begin with? Listen in to find out!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:32 - Movie recap
01:50:03 - Final thoughts
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The Best Episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1
After watching through all 20 episodes, Nick and Brendan sit down to discuss the high points of ATLA's first season.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:20:00 - Ranking the episodes
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ATLA Episode 20: The Siege of the North, Part 2
To close out Season 1, Nick and Brendan embark on an epic journey filled with thrilling fights, trickster gods, and fish homicides. The fate of not just the Water Tribe but also the whole world is in the balance. Can good conquer evil? Come find out today!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:21 - Episode recap
02:15:47 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 19: The Siege of the North, Part 1
The first half of the season-ending finale is here, bringing action and tension and weirdly a lot of sadness. The Fire Nation vs. the Water Tribe: who will win???
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:59 - Episode recap
01:43:26 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 18: The Waterbending Master
We're finally here! After a long journey, Nick and Brendan settle in to some hijinks at the Northern Water Tribe, including late night bending lessons, terrible carvings, and truly awful cultural traditions.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:12:15 - Episode recap
01:39:04 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 17: The Northern Air Temple
What the doodle?!? A new episode is here, with all the gadgets and gizmos and disappointing dads you could wish for.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:13:18 - Episode recap
01:41:23 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 16: The Deserter
If you can't handle the heat, stay out of this episode! Just kidding, please give us a listen...
After toying with some ATLA-themed AI projects, Nick and Brendan burn through an episode where Aang's childish impatience has some dire consequences. Cool episode, hot subject matter!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:19:36 - Episode recap
01:36:31 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 15: Bato of the Water Tribe
Old friends, new conflicts, delightful perfumes- this episode has it all! Nick and Brendan talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and also talk about Bato, that guy from the Water Tribe. Which subject is more exciting to them? Find out today!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:18:50 - Episode recap
01:30:30 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 14: The Fortuneteller
We predict a lot of laughs will be found in this week's episode!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:15:37 - Episode recap
01:35:11 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 13: The Blue Spirit
Aang's out on his own this week, and finds himself in a whole heap of trouble at the hands of newly-anointed Admiral Zhao. With Katara and Sokka down for the count, someone's gonna need to come save this little airbender. But WHO?
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:54 - Episode recap
01:37:28 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 12: The Storm
Aang has been dodging questions about his past since we met him, while Zuko's men have been dodging fireballs any time they bring up his past. Who will give us the answers we're looking for on these two troubled teens? Who???
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:21 - Episode recap
01:33:21 - Final thoughts
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Let's-a go to the movies! Join Nick and Brendan on their grand adventure to watch Mario and Luigi's grand adventure.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:31:00 - Movie recap
02:48:05 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 11: The Great Divide
Into the canyon below. Who knows how this will go?
00:00:00 - Intro
00:15:43 - Episode recap
01:28:19 - Final thoughts
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ATLA Episode 10: Jet
Ah, love. It makes us act in funny ways: sleeping in a tree with a bunch of preteens; betraying your brother in favor of some guy you just met yesterday; dooming a town of innocent civilians to die in a horrible, horrible way. That's just love for you!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:12:25 - Episode recap
01:22:30 - Final thoughts
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