After a long break, the crew is back! Instead of our usual deep-dive review, we’re taking it easy this week and catching up on what we’ve been watching and reading lately. From anime binges to book stacks, the conversation drifts into how we, as writers, connect with the stories we love—and sometimes overanalyze them. It’s a relaxed, story-heavy hangout that feels like a return to form, and a reminder of why we started this podcast in the first place.

The long-awaited sequel to The Legend of Korra has finally been announced—Avatar: The Seven Havens—and you already know Bard and Sacrow have A LOT to say about it! As lifelong Avatar superfans, the hosts take a deep dive into what this new series could mean for the world of bending, theorizing about the setting, the new Avatar, and what surprises might be in store.

Expect plenty of nostalgia as they reminisce about The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, sharing hilarious takes on iconic (and questionable) character moments. Of course, no Avatar discussion would be complete without some classic Bard vs. Sacrow debates—Did Korra actually ruin everything, or is she the most underrated Avatar ever? Will The Seven Havens finally give us an earthbender Avatar that everyone can agree is awesome?

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In this episode, Bard and Sacrow dive into the time-twisting romance of The 7th Time Loop! They break down the plot, explore the characters, and debate the heroine’s choices—plus, they ask the big question: What would they do if given a do-over at life? Join the discussion, and let’s see how many loops it takes to get things right!

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