ReWatchable: A TV Re-Watch Podcast

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 3, episode 1, "A Breath of Fresh Air," and season 3, episode 2, "Rebirth." Superfans: Natalie, Caitlin, and Donya Newbies: Karen Fun facts: Karen is bored now, Donya has a robot, Caitlin bought a Peggy, and Natalie got some old lady sheets and a deck of tarot cards. The Legend of Korra season 3, episode 1, "A Breath of Fresh Air": -Season 3 starts out strong. -Do we like that Bumi is a bender now? -Why are people suddenly becoming airbenders? -Would Aang have treated Bumi differently? -Is Kya a product of Zutara? -Bumi wanting to be a part of Tenzin's club was so cute. -Tenzin was kind of intense this episode. Like, more than usual. -Was it a good choice to keep the spirit portals open? -Is Korra throwing away Avatar wisdom from here on out? -Has Korra changed at all since season 2? -Do we like Korra and Asami being better friends now? -Mako is such an awkward turtle duck. -The president is such a douchecanoe. -Is it weird having approval ratings? -Are we ready for the banishment road trip? -Red. Beifong. -Who voices Zaheer? -Why did airbending choose him? -Is airbending the most powerful type of bending? -What did Zaheer do?? -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. The Legend of Korra season 3, episode 2, "Rebirth": -Did we know Zuko was alive? -Is what Tenzin doing right? -Should people have a responsibility to go with Tenzin and Korra? -Mako makes for a terrible evil firebender. -Hot Tenzin. -Street rat 2.0. -Do we trust Kai now? -Will Jinora be getting into trouble with Kai? -LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT EVERYONE REALLY WANTS TO TALK ABOUT NOW. -We love the different ways people are bending. -What's everyone's backstory? -Why would these specialty benders follow a (former) non-bender? -Zuko and his sexy dragon. ZUKO AND HIS SEXY DRAGON. -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. Listener feedback -Karen doesn't have a basement. -Yes, we talked about Tenzin. -Downton Abbey! -Check Amazon Prime! -Anyone else watching season 3 and/or 4 as a newbie who had already seen previous seasons? -Mitch has a thing about spoilers. -We've already talked about the Avatar movie. -We clear up the water tribe ruler business. -Thanks for listening to NATWP! Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

6 Sep 20152h 3min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 13, "Darkness Falls," and season 2, episode 14, "Light in the Dark." Superfans: Natalie and Mitch Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun facts: Best Twitter moments: Natalie heard from Ewan McGregor, Mike O'Malley thinks Brittany would conquer the Aggro Crag, and Mitch's iZombie tweets are someone's favorite! But Ariana is cooler than us all because she is Facebook friends with Lin Beifong. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 13, "Darkness Falls": -Before we begin, should anyone compare their relationship to Makorra? -Kya and Bumi are a great aunt and uncle pair -Iroh was no help at all this episode -"We're just going to go into this fog, nbd" -An old ATLA character returns -How does one get stuck in the fog? -Bumi and Hannibal have some things to talk about -Can you spoil video games? -Teen Wolf plug -Did Kya and Bumi avoid having kids because they were afraid to raise them like Aang raised them? -Would Aang every be a good dad? -Tamora Pierce makes an appearance -Should Bolin be here? -Let's talk about Vaatu, the Avatar Ariana correctly predicted! Kind of... -The show would have been better with an evil Korra -Is everything really Korra's fault? -Couldn't Unalaq have been killed so long ago? -Mitch is dethroned as the lazy Avatar -Why couldn't someone else take over as the Avatar? -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 14, "Light in the Dark": -Finally for the first time in Book 2 Korra seems human -Avatar cycle vs past lives -Korra's spirit is very strong so she becomes a giant blue Korra? -Why can't we have a retired Avatar for the new Avatar to seek guidance from? -Where is Vaatu? (crickets) -What is the science behind the Avatar cycle? -Would you really want to only have Korra to ask for advice? -Korra? Why? Why? Why? -Korra needs a break from being "The Avatar" -Spirit World theme park coming soon? There are a lot of flaws here -Can anyone explain what happened to Jinora? -The newbie explains what is actually going on -Korra is also a bad politician -How does the royal line work in the current Avatar universe? -Brittany is working on a backstory for King Bumi's rise to power -Korra and Mako breakup. Yay or nay? -How much has Korra matured? -Zutara forever -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. -Everyone should watch Aladdin and the King of Thieves. Listener feedback -For some reason Brittany is now giving out rewards! -But anyway she will float into your arms and save you from your evil uncle with light magic! -Guys, we are not done until Christmas with Korra -But we know what we are doing -We are not watching Downton Abbey -But we'll talk about it for five minutes -A lot of people don't agree with our opinions, but that's okay -Book 2 had problems, here are a few Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

31 Aug 20151h 39min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 11, "Night of a Thousand Stars," and season 2, episode 12, "Harmonic Convergence." Superfans: Natalie and Mitch Newbies: Karen and Brittany Fun facts: Natalie ate a banana and cried about brownies, Karen has a book about a velociraptor detective, Brittany researched Tony Stark's lab, and Mitch is going on a Twilight tour. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 11, "Night of a Thousand Stars": -Did TOO much happen in this episode? -Do we like the mover plotline? -Is everything Mako's fault? -Why isn't there better security at the stadium? -Why are those cake eating detectives still around? -Was President Raiko's assassination meant to be a comparison to Abraham Lincoln? -Bolin is so beefy. -Is there some cultural appropriation going on here? -Bolin can bend! -Should President Raiko have sent the troops to defeat Unalaq? -Is the president evil? -What about Varrick? -Mako just needs to stop. -We're just going to trade him for General Iroh. -That waterbending fight scene is amazing. -Why does Unalaq want to destroy the world anyway? -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 12, "Harmonic Convergence": -Why is Mako not re-breaking up with Korra? -Asami is boss. -This is totally the episode for non-benders. -Bumi should've been the one sent to the spirit world. -Why is Tenzin so dismissive of him? -Doesn't matter, though, because he saved the day. -Should the spirit world be separate from ours? -Brittany needs a map. -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. Listener feedback -Karen will help you with leeches. -No spoilers! -Someone else isn't into Aang and Katara either. -One listener can't get through the last few episodes of season 2. -Newbies should watch the season trailers for Korra! -Is there some parallelism between seasons with Wan Shi Tong? -Speaking of Wan Shi Tong... -We also get a wonderful email about Korra's actions. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

24 Aug 20151h 39min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 9, "The Guide," and season 2, episode 10, "A New Spiritual Age." Superfans: Michal and Caitlin Newbies: Karen Fun facts: Michal is sick, Karen saw Eminem in concert a year ago, and Caitlin burned her finger on cupcakes. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 9, "The Guide": -How did we feel about this episode? -Were we glad Korra went back to Tenzin? -Kya and Bumi are a great addition. -Why was Tenzin not able to get into the spirit world? -Is there a reason why he wasn't meant to go there? -Was Tenzin doing something other than meditating all those days? -Why was Jinora able to get into the spirit world? -How does this apply to Bumi? -Did we sympathize with Tenzin? -Do we sympathize with Kya and Bumi? -What about everything happening in Republic City? -#NotMyLin -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 10, "A New Spiritual Age": -What did we think of this episode? -IROH IS HERE. -Would Jinora make a better Avatar? -We discuss Korra in the spirit world. -Does the spirit world change per person? -How do we feel about the owl dude helping Unalaq? -Did Korra make the right choice at the end of the episode? -Either way, it's definitely Unalaq's fault. -Tenzin's face when Jinora doesn't wake up. -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. Listener feedback -Karen will not play with your euphemisms. -The series is at its turning point! -More people ship Korra and Iroh. -Do we all have a little darkness in us? -Listeners tells us where they first discovered ReWatchable. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

17 Aug 20151h 9min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 7, "Beginnings Part 1," and season 2, episode 8, "Beginnings Part 2." Superfans: Natalie and Caitlin Newbies: Brittany and Karen Fun facts: Natalie wants to go off-grid, Karen mostly hates bananas, Brittany has to go to court, and Caitlin owns a lot of shoes. The Legend of Korra season 2, episodes 7 and 8, "Beginnings Parts 1 and 2": -These episodes were a huge flashback. -Who are these fire sages? -Can you heal with fire? What else can you do with fire? -Why aren't these sages more useful? -Should Korra have learned all these lessons sooner? -Did we like the way these flashbacks were set up? -And what about the different animation? -How do we feel about Wan? -Did he get power-hungry? -Was it realistic for everyone to think they were the only ones in the world? -Does this history contradict other histories we've learned? -Should the spirits be in a separate world? -Which spirits were our favorites? -This is also the origin of the Avatar's companion! -Is it surprising Wan made the mistake of separating Raava and Vaatu? -Did we have any questions about the first air nomads? -Wan vs. Vaatu is very Dragon Ball Z. -This also has a Hercules feel to it. -With Vaatu being locked away, does that mean the world is not balanced? -Are human beings the ones that carry on Vaatu's destruction? -We actually see a death on screen! -Is it too convenient that Korra ended up learning all this right now? -Any lingering questions or thoughts? -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. Listener feedback -Karen would like to keep her hands. -We discuss our wishes for what season 2 and beyond could've been like. -Do the love affairs make this show more realistic? -Korra needs to get a real job. -The oasis is totally Spirited Away. -Have you ever shipped Korra and General Iroh? Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide.

9 Aug 20151h 10min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 5, "Peacekeepers" and season 2, episode 6, "The Sting." Superfans: Michal and Donya Newbies: Ariana and Karen Fun facts: Michal is a multi-tasker, Donya can kick ass, Karen just moved, and Ariana wins at life. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 5, "Peacekeepers": -We love that Lin is back! But is she perfect? -Are we getting frustrated with Korra? -Should there be a council or a president? -Is Korra making the best decisions for everyone? -And is Zuko still alive? -Mako was being an actual detective this episode. -How do we feel about The Breakup? -Where does Bolin fit into this world and Team Korra? -Meelo takes his lemur training a little too far. -Favorite scenes. -Favorite lines. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 6, "The Sting": -What do we think of the Asami-ness of this episode? -Especially Mako and Asami hanging out so much. -Korra was barely in this episode. -Let's talk about the kiss though. -Is Varrick evil? -Korra is "dead." -Also she has amnesia. -Is it significant she was bending air first when she woke up? -Favorite scenes. -Favorites lines. Listener feedback -Someone laments the Korra hate. -Are superfans enjoying the rewatch of season 2? -Did Korra consider killing herself at the end of season 1? -Should we start a Dubsmash War? -Karen gets super offended by all the K hate. -We share some extra SDCC stories. Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

2 Aug 20151h 20min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 3, "Civil Wars: Part 1" and season 2, episode 4, "Civil Wars: Part 2." Superfans: Natalie Newbies: Ariana and Brittany Fun facts: Our desks are messy, have Disney characters, and are sometimes not our own! The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 3, "Civil Wars: Part 1" AND The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 4, "Civil Wars: Part 2": -What are the politics of the Northern and Southern Water Tribe? -Unalaq, why does Korra trust him? -Verrick is Howard Stark -But he is too dumb to actually plan something sinister -Naturally, Jun Li is Pepper Potts -"Oh, he's in the bear" -With the threat of war, Korra's excuse is that she does not know how to stop fights -Did anyone explain to her what an Avatar is? -We're just frustrated with Korra. Very frustrated. We're basically Mako. -Prison break! "This ain't no Boiling Rock" (It's lamer) -Trails! But everyone dies -Bolin draws you back into Korra's story -Asami is still the best -The girl Zuko abandoned in an alley is BACK! -Dante Basco's Zuko voice IRL creeps us out -Sokka is still dead -What's with the portals though? -Hot Topic betrothal necklaces -Eska, a woman scorned, has more power than Korra in her spirit mode -Moment for Lin Now for the TRULY important stuff: Aang kids! -Fanfic! Go read it! -Bumi, Kya, and Tenzin hash it out -Tenzin was not aware that Aang favorited him -Aang was terrible. We offer some counseling. -Tenzin was much younger, but Aang should have known better -Marriage was a rough time for these two crazy kids -Zutara 4 eva -It is as harsh as we theorized, but we can't believe the show went there -Can we justify Aang's parenting -But they are ALL air nation people -Priorities shift, but should Katara really be left at home? -We talk about our siblings! -Kya is amazing and is someone we want to hang out with -Bumi and Aang TEARBENDING -Mitch, we really didn't want to talk about Korra -Ikki! The best pet names in the world -Favorite scenes. -Favorite lines. Listener feedback -Hashtag-lastshipwrecker - -Natalie and Brittany tackle a long email Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

26 Jul 201551min

ReWatchable returns to discuss Legend of Korra season 2, episode 1, "Rebel Spirit" and season 2, episode 2, "The Southern Lights." Superfans: Natalie, Mitch, and Caitlin Newbies: Ariana The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 1, "Rebel Spirit": -Time jump! Sometimes the announcer has useful information -What is going on with Korra's attitude, especially with the kids? -Happy six month anniversary Mako and Korra- What we think -Aang and Katara children are the best. Can we just watch them? -New Bumi is the best! (Brittany has control of these notes) -Korra the new Yue? -Get ready for some extreme hairbending -Battle of the Water Chiefs- Spirit day is a now a Hallmark holiday -Can the superfans just act out the comics for us newbies? -"I know you don't try to suck, but you do anyway" -Can you classify a person as a type of bender? Angsty firebenders? -Ariana met a MaKorra shipper at Comic-Con! -The twins, love them or hate them? -Aubry Plaza! -Dead Sokka card -Favorite scenes. -Favorite lines. The Legend of Korra season 2, episode 2, "The Southern Lights": -VACATION TENZIN -What is going on with Korra? Is she just bored? -"She's like a bird" -Is Korra rebelling or does she actually trust Unalaq? -Should Korra have a Hunger Games style tour? -Korra heads off into the forest and does something that pleases Unalaq, stay tuned -Is Unalaq evil? What's with those battleships? -Everything changed when the Northern Water Tribe ships attacked! -Southern Air Temple are creepy fangirls -Pema is basically the Virgin Mary -Kya and Bumi are actually air nation people! -They didn't even know that Aang had other children! -"Bumi could make airbender babies!" -Airbender genetics lesson -Let's discuss father Aang, Tenzin was probably the favorite -Katara should get some credit for keeping the family together -But Bumi went on to serve in the United Forces and work with Zuko's grandkid -Jinora's spiritual connections -She should be the Avatar -If Korra doesn't want to do something, she won't, but she should have responsibility earlier, raise her better? -Favorite scenes. -Favorite lines. Listener feedback -What is going on with the Pema hate? -Aang's kids are the Marauders of the Avatar world. We need more. -Bloodbending sound effects are gross, but should it be outlawed? -No one knows who we are! -Some fun facts! Contact us! Email: rewatchable.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Or in the comments below. Please rate and review us on iTunes! If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at mitch@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

19 Jul 20151h 35min