Nickelodeon to Launch AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER and SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Podcasts This Year
Nickelodeon recently announced two new podcasts in partnership with iHeartRadio. The first new podcast is Avatar: Braving the Elements with hosts Dante Basco and Janet Varney, who voiced Prince Zuko and Korra from the franchise, respectively. They’ll rewatch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and talk about themes, behind-the-scenes trivia, and more with special guests including additional crew and cast members. The podcast is currently set to run for 40 episodes and premieres on June 22.
Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life.
The other podcast is SpongeBob BingePants which will re-watch episodes of the iconic show SpongeBob SquarePants. This podcast will also have 40 episodes and will be hosted by Frankie Grande and Hector Navarro. Fans will be able to listen to SpongeBob BingePants later this year.
Hosted by super-fans Frankie Grande (Henry Danger) and Hector Navarro (Geek & Sundry), the official SpongeBob SquarePants re-watch podcast dives down to Bikini Bottom for a recap of every episode, hilarious conversations, and never-before-heard secrets about everyone’s favorite optimistic sea sponge.
Will Pearson of iHeartPodcast Network said:
We’re thrilled to be partnering with the team at Nickelodeon to bring such incredibly fun shows to audiences everywhere. I’m not sure you could pick two better franchises to kick things off, and there’s much more to come. We can’t wait for fans to hear these shows.
Douglas Rosen of Nickelodeon shared:
The family podcast market is still nascent, and we’re thrilled to be working closely with our good friends at iHeartRadio producing exciting new content for all audio platforms. Not only are we extending our beloved franchises and IP to the audio landscape, but we’re also working with creative talent to produce new ideas and concepts for all audiences.