Listen in as Yani, Carolina, Taryn, Zach, and Rachael delve into one of the most important father figures in animated history, Iroh.

Time stamps for the discussion:

tea check 00:00

introductions 1:32

first impressions 3:07

best moments 6:16

why was azula beyond hope in iroh's eyes? 13:06

iroh standing up for the moon spirit: what’s worth fighting for 18:01

if azula can’t be redeemed, why can iroh? 27:33

also, zuko is not built for politics 35:50

worst moments, leave june alone! 46:19

what are the roots of iroh’s spiritual and philosophical journey? 51:58

when did iroh study the waterbenders? 59:52

oh how we fear the live action 1:16:24

closing thoughts 1:33:07

The Ember Island Critics is a casual podcast with a rotating cast of college students coming together to discuss one of the most beloved works of our childhood and what we've grown to question over the years. Sit tight for theories, headcanons, and hot takes galore!tbt