Talking Tropes Podcast

It's the back half of Doctor Who season 12. We're blazin through these because there's simultaneously a lot to talk about, and nothing worth noting. Get prepared for the season finale this Sunday by listening to this recap.

It's a classic time skip and now Korra has a new haircut and a new attitude. How does the last season of Korra handle the idea of disability and injury? About as well as can be expected. Meanwhile, Katara and Sokka have their own little filler episodes. It's about time they had some episodes all to themselves. ATLA B3E3 The Painted Lady ATLA B3E4 Sokka’s Master Korra B4E1 After All These Years Korra B4E2 Korra Alone

Thank god ATLA is still fun in Book 3, because Korra's book 3 finale might be the most infuriating yet. Katara's got new daddy issues. Aang has new hair. Korra has....new trauma. It's a lot of new. Spoilers for ATLA B3E1 The Awakening ATLA B3E2 The Headband Korra B3E11 The Ultimatum Korra B3E12 Enter the Void Korra B3E13 The Venom of the Red Lotus

Relaxing spa day, or attack of the angry trees? A fun day with NiKola Tesla, or a Night of Terror?!?! Are we still in the pits this season or are we slowly climbing out? Victor is a guest of honor on this latest Tardis Tropes

It's maybe the four best episodes of all of Avatar and Korra ALL AT ONCE!!!! We wrap up Book 2 of Avatar as the gaang hits their lowest point so far, and get a ton of great world building along the way. Meanwhile, Korra solves some mysteries, is introuced to the philosophy of anarchy, and has some light sexual tension with a team member. In fact, there's a LOT of shipping in these episodes that we dive right in to. Who do we ship with who? Listen to find out!! Comments? Shoot us a tweet @TalkingTropes on Twitter. Thanks to our editor Logan, who you can find across the net @LoganMcHollow.

I spy with my little eye, something truly terrible. Chibnall is trying out some new tricks by bringing back old baddies and writing Jodie Whitaker's first two-parter. Does it pay off? Of course not.

Star Wars is a toy-based franchise. Let's talk about Rise of Skywalker, Madalorian, and the whole hullabaloo in this festive Christmas Special. Don't be a confused ghost, join us! To avoid episode IX spoilers, jump to 45:40

Hannah and David are going insane trying to remember what happened in the highest grossing movie of all time...in 2009. What was that guy's name? What happened with the robots? Is Avatar the least memorable blockbuster of all time?

Zuko is metamorphosing into a beautiful butterfly while Jet gets his brain washed. We check in on the new generation of airbenders as they go through Full Metal Jacket style boot camp, and then Zaofu gets breached. We're almost to the end of both seasons! Spoilers for: B2 E17 Lake Laogai B2 E18 The Earth King B3 E7 The Original Airbenders B3 E8 The Terror Within

Happy Thanksgiving! It's time to sit around the table, eat turkey, and discuss the history of imperialism, racism, and genocide that is the foundation of our terrible society. However, let's not make the mistake of characterizing colonized peoples as uncivilized or "pure." You might be falling into the trope of the Noble Savage. Come along with us! Spoilers for: Dances with Wolves Lone Ranger Pocahontas Little Big Man

Making your way in the avatar world today takes everything you got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. It's time to stop the plot and take a shot. It's filler time baby. Also, everyone's favorite boomer aunt, Lin Beifong gets a terrible backstory. Let's do it. B2 E15 Tales of Ba Sing Se B2 E16 Appa’s Lost Days B3 E5: The Metal Clan B3 E6: Old Wounds

Our She-Ra hot takes are scalding! We've got thoughts about all your faves: Scorpia, Double Trouble, Catra- wait a minute are we Team HordeTM now? You'll have to listen to find out! What are your thoughts? Tweet them to us @TalkingTropes on Twitter, we'd love to chat! Spoilers for all She-Ra seasons 1-4. Thanks to our editor Logan, who you can find around the interwebz @LoganMcHollow!

Ba Sing Se? More like NAH Sing Se. We find our heroes in both series in the Impenetrable City! Mr. Avatar, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL!!! ATLA Book 2 Ep 12: The Serpent’s Pass ATLA Book 2 Ep 13: The Drill ATLA Book 2 Ep 14: City of Walls and Secrets Korra Book 3 Ep 3: The Earth Queen Korra Book 3 Ep 4: In Harm’s Way

Hauntober? Hallowscream? Spooktacular? When did All Hallow's Eve become so...gibberish? And more importantly, how has this affected television programming and advertising? Is Halloween the most commercial holiday? Also, what's your costume supposed to be? All these questions and more will be answered...or will they? Thanks to Logan for editing this one! Spoilers for various Halloween specials and movies. HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Look out! It's Korra book 3 and is Korra actually good now? But uh-oh, there might be some problematic titles referencing "Birth of a Nation" and comparing attacking spirit vines to racial integration? Oops. Meanwhile, we have a spectacular two-parter in Avatar with The Library and The Desert. Will we ever see Appa again?1?!?! Obviously yes, but you'll have to keep listening to find out what we think. ATLA B2 E10 "The Library" ATLA B2 E11 "The Desert" Korra B3 E1 "A Breath of Fresh Air" Korra B3 E2 “Rebirth of a nation”

Snopes gave this podcast 3 Pinocchios because of all the PUPPET TALK! We just finished Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance on Netflix and there's some disagreement. Does this prequel capture the "ESSENCE" of the original? Obviously, spoilers abound. Tweet at us @talkingtropes to let us know what you think of puppets and Jim Henson movies. Thanks to Logan for editing this one!

Korra gets BEEEEEEG. It's the SEASON FINALE of Korra and we have a big Kaiju fight...but why? Meanwhile Toph gets mad screentime and Zuko yells at a cloud. ATLA B2E8 The Chase ATLA B2E9 Bitter Work Korra B2E13 Darkness Falls Korra B2E14 Light in the Dark

It's her special day, and her rage can topple buildings. We're looking at the problematic trope of the mythic "Bridezilla," betrothed women who supernaturally destroy through their avarice for fancy dresses and ice sculptures. Can our plucky grooms survive? Tweet at us @talkingtropes to let us know your thoughts. Spoilers for: 27 Dresses Bride Wars Very Bad Things My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Boy Meets World Gilmore Girls Sabrina the Teenage Witch Scrubs Buffy the Vampire Slayer 30 Rock Community Bridezillas (Reality Show) Say Yes to the Dress Diva Brides Outside Readings: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=bBv5NmSHjYUC&oi=fnd&pg=PA11&dq=bridezilla+capitalism&ots=OkXdw4Ixut&sig=4cU_hqP4ycPxbOl--WwcEImGcS4#v=onepage&q=bridezilla%20capitalism&f=false Domesticating Matrimonial Monstrosity: Bridezillas and Narratives of Feminine Containment Alyssa Ann Samek White Weddings: Romancing Heterosexuality in Popular Culture Chrys Ingraham https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2009-0-

Aang finds his earthbending teacher, Toph in a WWE Smackdown. Zuko re-enacts classic western "Shane," and Bumi re-enacts modern classic "Rambo: Last Blood." A good time is had by all, but with the Korra finale fast approaching, could this season actually get WORSE? Spoilers for: Avatar Book 2 Episode 6: The Blind Bandit Avatar Book 2 Episode 7: Zuko Alone Korra Book 2 Episode 11: Night of a Thousand Stars Korra Book 2 Episode 12: Harmonic Convergence

Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, aaaaaaaaaaaaand SADNESS! Let's watch some Steven Universe action, some of the boppinest jams, and questionable moral lessons in Steven Universe: The Movie! Tweet at us @talkingtropes if you had any thoughts on this episode. Let us know if you want to see more minis!