Podcast

Overly Animated Podcast

After Shows, TV & Film, TV Reviews

We take animation seriously.

After Shows chart
#109
Episodes
1,168
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
2 hr 3 min
On air since
2015
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

1,168 episodes, newest first

  1. Book 1 Finale Discussion – Avatar: Seven Havens

    Show notes

    We react to everything from the Book 1 finale from Avatar: Seven Havens including the flashbacks, big developments with Pavi & Nisha, chakras, and more as we discussion Chapters 10-13, “Ghosts and Spirits”, “Battle of the Ruins”, “The Dome”, & “The Root Chakra”.

    • 0:00 – Intro
    • 3:00 – Thoughts on the finale?
    • 27:00 – Parents Flashback
    • 45:40 – Twin Promise
    • 1:00:00 – Pavi’s Big Moment
    • 1:07:40 – Korra
    • 1:20:30 – How this season stacks up to Avatar & Korra?
    • 1:31:45 – Kayoko & Karthik
    • 1:39:00 – Shipping: Jaetu, LanUki, Daezi
    • 1:55:00 – Are twins real?
    • 1:57:30 – Theory Corner
    • 2:33:00 – Outro

    Hosts this week: Dylan, Mel, Jeff, Aly, Delaney, Ben

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    2 hr 36 min
  2. “What Lies Beneath” & “The Envoys” – Avatar: Seven Havens Book 1 Discussion

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    There’s a lot to get into from The Envoys as Week 3 of Avatar: Seven Havens Book 1 Survival is here! We talk big happenings with Pavi Nisha and Jae, and make our final Book 1 predictions as we discuss Episodes 7-9, “What Lies Beneath”, “The Envoys: Part One”, & “The Envoys: Part Two”.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, Delaney, Aly, & Jeff.

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    Saheli Khan as Pavi in Avatar: Seven Havens, episode 9, season 1, streaming on Paramount+, 2026. Photo credit: Paramount+

    2 hr 20 min
  3. Faceless, One Left Behind, Night of the Afflicted – Avatar: Seven Havens Book 1 Discussion

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    Week 2 of Avatar: Seven Havens Book 1 Survival is here and we get into tons of theories about Pavi and Nisha’s origins, Karthik, Uki, and more as we discuss Episodes 4-6 “The Faceless”, “The One Left Behind”, & “Night of the Afflicted”

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Aly, Delaney, Jeff, & Ben.

    • 0:00 – Intro
    • 2:30 – Thoughts on Ep 4-6?
    • 11:45 – Animation, action, bending
    • 21:30 – Favorite Aspects
    • 32:45 – The Anomaly
    • 48:55 – Karthik & Flashbacks/Theory Corner Pt 1
    • 1:04:25 – The Faceless
    • 1:15:15 – Jae, Datu, Daemin
    • 1:23:30 – Theory Corner Pt 2
    • 1:44:45 – Other Topics
    • 2:04:37 – Outro

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    2 hr 7 min
  4. Avatar: Seven Havens Premiere Discussion – “From the Spirit World” Podcast #208

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    Avatar is back!!! The From The Spirit World crew has reunited to talk about the premiere of the new Avatar series, Avatar: Seven Havens. We dive back into the Avatar World talking about Pavi & Nisha, the cataclysm, the animation & music, theories and more as we discuss Episodes 1-3, “On the Horizon”, “Into the Storm”, “The Order”.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, Aly, & Delaney.

    • 0:00 – Avatar: Seven Havens Intro
    • 6:30 – Reactions to the premiere
    • 20:00 – Favorite characters so far
    • 28:30 – Pavi & Nisha
    • 37:00 – Dark Avatar & White Lotus
    • 45:15 – Apocalypse Setting
    • 1:05:00 – Korra Scapegoated
    • 1:18:15 – Animation & Music
    • 1:25:55 – New Intro
    • 1:32:40 – Shipping
    • 1:45:45 – Theory Corner
    • 2:19:45 – Final Thoughts

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    2 hr 31 min
  5. Korra Book 4 Rewatch – FTSW The Legend of Korra Rewatch

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    It’s the end all over again. We relive the Korrasami ending and recount what it was like to experience it at the time, revisit Korra’s recovery arc, Kuvira, and more on our Legend of Korra Book 4 Balance rewatch podcast.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, Aly, Jeff, & Ben.

    • 0:00 – Podcast Intro
    • 1:43 – Intro to Korra Book 4
    • 5:15– How was rewatching Book 4?
    • 16:45 – Attachment to Characters/MVP of Book 4
    • 40:45 – Korra’s Recovery Arc
    • 1:08:10 – Kuvira
    • 1:47:25 – Korrasami
    • 3:03:45 – Asami & Hiroshi
    • 3:14:15 – Bolin
    • 3:18:40 – Fandom Theories
    • 3:24:15 – Other things from Book 4

    Referenced in the podcast:

    • From the Spirit World live reactions podcast right after the finale aired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5jcSZ7wqQY
    • Korrasami reaction compilation featuring Aly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1foCVjrM0
    • We popping bottles original post: https://tonraq.tumblr.com/post/105503926675/avatarskorra-we-popping-the-biggest-bottles

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    3 hr 49 min
  6. Korra Book 3 Rewatch – FTSW The Legend of Korra Rewatch

    Show notes

    It’s time for the GOAT! We revisit Book 3 Change of The Legend of Korra as a whole as we dive into topics like Zaheer’s Ideology, Korrasami build-up in Book 3, and the Avatar as an enforcer for the status quo.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, Jeff, & Ben.

    • 0:00 – Podcast Intro
    • 2:00 – Intro to Korra Book 3
    • 4:30 – How was rewatching Book 3?
    • 10:45 – Attachment to Characters/MVP of Book 3
    • 30:00 – Zaheer’s Ideology
    • 1:11:15 – Korra in Book 3
    • 1:25:15 – Korrasami
    • 1:58:15 – Fandom Theories
    • 2:11:40 – Story of a Leak
    • 2:22:10 – Other things from Book 3

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    2 hr 45 min
  7. Korra Book 2 Rewatch, Part 2: Dark Avatar, Seven Havens Speculation – FTSW The Legend of Korra Rewatch

    Show notes

    In the final part of our discussion on revisiting Book 2 Spirits of The Legend of Korra as a whole we dive into topics like Tenzin Kya & Bumi, Unalaq as the Dark Avatar, Beginnings, and get into some speculation for Avatar: Seven Havens.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, & Ben.

    • 0:00 – Podcast Intro
    • 1:15 – Tenzin, Kya, & Bumi
    • 18:15 – Dark Avatar
    • 20:45 – Beginnings
    • 32:55 – Seven Havens Speculation (Spoilers)
    • 50:15 – Cop Mako
    • 53:20 – Makorra Frogs
    • 1:00:00 – Fandom Stuff
    • 1:14:50 – Avatar World is Round

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    1 hr 25 min
  8. Korra Book 2 Rewatch, Part 1: Was it Better?, Korra, Korrasami – FTSW The Legend of Korra Rewatch

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    We revisit Book 2 of The Legend of Korra after podcasting on the show every week 14 years ago! This is Part 1 of our discussion on revisiting Book 2: Spirits of Korra as a whole. We dive into topics like the did the season work any better for us this time around, Korra’s Character in Book 2, the love triangle, and Korrasami.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, & Ben.

    • 0:00 – Podcast Intro
    • 1:45 – Intro to Korra Book 2
    • 6:00 – How was rewatching Book 2?
    • 25:35 – Attachment to Characters/MVP of Book 2
    • 43:00 – Korra the character influenced
    • 50:15 – Korra the character’s violence
    • 1:06:20 – Love Triangle Drama
    • 1:18:55 – Korrasami & Queer Coding
    • 1:43:45 – Frustrations with Boleska and Bolin

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    1 hr 58 min
  9. Korra Book 1 Rewatch, Part 2: Makorra, Amon’s Identity – FTSW The Legend of Korra Rewatch

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    In the final part of our discussion on revisiting Book 1: Air of Korra as a whole we dive into the love square and Mako, Korrasami, Amon’s identity and bloodbending, and the Equalist movement and violence & role of the police in Korra. It’s time to rewatch The Legend of Korra after podcasting on the show every week 14 years ago!

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, & Aly.

    • 0:00 – Podcast Intro
    • 1:50 – Love Square
    • 10:10 – Makorra
    • 26:30 – Mako
    • 32:10 – Korrasami Watch 2K26
    • 49:40 – Amon’s Identity
    • 1:14:30 – Violence in Korra
    • 1:23:00 – View of Police
    • 1:33:00 – Equalist Movement
    • 1:54:00 – Other things from Korra Book 1

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    2 hr 18 min
  10. Korra Book 1 Rewatch, Part 1: Animation, Korra – FTSW The Legend of Korra Rewatch

    Show notes

    It’s time to rewatch The Legend of Korra after podcasting on the show every week 14 years ago! This is Part 1 of our discussion on revisiting Book 1: Air of Korra as a whole. We dive into topics like the animation and the music, Korra’ character, and who is the MVP of the season.

    Hosts for this podcast: Dylan, Mel, & Aly.

    • 0:00 – Podcast Intro
    • 2:10 – Intro to Korra Book 1
    • 10:15 – How was rewatching Book 1?
    • 26:14 – Animation & Music
    • 42:00 – Attachment to Characters
    • 55:23 – Korra’s Character
    • 1:08:23 – Book 1 Overall
    • 1:15:20 – MVP of the season
    • 1:24:27 – Best Episodes

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    1 hr 32 min
  11. This Finale Broke Something in Me – Miraculous Ladybug Season 6

    Show notes

    Finally it’s the Season 6 finale!! Hear our theories on Lila’s new powers and about the devastating development in Adrien and Marinette’s relationship?? Those and more in our podcast on “Secret Protocol” & “Nemesis” from Miraculous Ladybug Season 6.

    • 2:30 – Finale Reactions
    • 27:05 – How does Lila have Shapeshifter powers?
    • 1:20:05 – Marinette and Adrien break-up???
    • 1:53:30 – Alya Pissed
    • 1:59:30 – Parents Know
    • 2:02:25 – Return of Kung Food
    • 2:10:35 – Other Things & Conclusion

    Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & April Collins.

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    2 hr 19 min
  12. Four is the Perfect Amount of Sentimonsters – “The Dirtifiers”, “The Chained Titans”, & “Queen of the Dreadzone” – Miraculous Ladybug Season 6

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    Delany and April are fully Ladybug-pilled and full of theories on the upcoming finale! We discuss Chloe, Lila, and more in our podcast on “The Dirtifiers”, “The Chained Titans”, & “Queen of the Dreadzone” from Miraculous Ladybug Season 6.

    • 3:15 – Initial thoughts on “The Dirtifiers”, “The Chained Titans”, & “Queen of the Dreadzone”
    • 13:45 – Chloe’s Return
    • 27:10 – Progressive Themes & Meta Commentary
    • 41:00 – Is Lila a Sentimonster?
    • 59:20 – Lila’s Plans
    • 1:07:15 – Finale Predictions
    • 1:30:15 – Renardette & Trionyx
    • 1:33:40 – Alya & Nino’s families
    • 1:46:00 – Other Things & Conclusion

    Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & April Collins.

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    2 hr 3 min
  13. “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” Discussion

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    Avatar Studios’ first movie is finally here! 11 years since the last Avatar animated content, the From the Sprit World crew is back to discuss the big new Aang movie, “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender”. We talk about Aang’s arc, […]

    1 hr 54 min
  14. Top 20 Episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender

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    Our rewatch of Avatar is finished and here is Dylan’s personal Top 20 Episodes of the show, with many of the usual suspects in a potentially controversial order, plus some surprises. Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mJyB1v-L9g 0:00 – Intro 2:25 […]

    22 min
  15. Season 2 Review – Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender

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    We dive deep into all the ups and downs of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. In our entire Season 2 review podcast, we give reasoned criticisms and praise to a very divisive season of television. Hear us talk […]

    2 hr 36 min
  16. 10 Conclusions From My Avatar: The Last Airbender Rewatch

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    Watch the video version! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An00NNrn6sw We just finished a big Avatar: The Last Airbender Rewatch at the From the Spirit World podcast and I have some takeaways that were different than I thought about Avatar going in! 00:00 – Intro […]

    14 min
  17. Sozin’s Comet – FTSW Avatar: The Last Airbender Rewatch

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    We’ve reached the end and this is the big one! We revisit the rock in the back Avatar State, Energybending, recap our finale recap from 2008, and reveal the Dongbu Feng Contact! All as thee From the Spirit World crew […]

    2 hr 57 min
  18. Boiling Rock Part 2, Southern Raiders & Ember Island Players – FTSW Avatar: The Last Airbender Rewatch

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    It’s time to look back on the Kataang Ember Island Players scene, the play itself, and the Azula betrayal as the From the Spirit World crew rewatches Avatar: The Last Airbender 20 years later! Today we’re talking Chapters 55-57, “The […]

    1 hr 57 min
  19. What Horrors Await? – “Sadnansi”, “Riginarazione”, & “Heartfixer” – Miraculous Ladybug Season 6

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    A highly anticipated event finally happened and we’re full steam ahead to the finale! We discuss it all in our podcast on “Sadnansi”, “Riginarazione”, & “Heartfixer” from Miraculous Ladybug Season 6. 3:20 – Initial thoughts on “Sadnansi”, “Riginarazione”, & “Heartfixer” […]

    1 hr 43 min
  20. Western Air Temple, Firebending Masters, & Boiling Rock Part 1 – FTSW Avatar: The Last Airbender Rewatch

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    We revisit the Katara death threat, Suki/Sokka, and the beginning of the Zuko field trips as the From the Spirit World crew rewatches Avatar: The Last Airbender 20 years later! Today we’re talking Chapters 50-52,”The Western Air Temple”, “The Firebending […]

    2 hr 12 min