Dante Basco | Avatar The Last Airbender

Dante Basco returns to Taboo’s Comics & Kicks for a full Avatar: The Last Airbender deep dive into Prince Zuko, Uncle Iroh, and the redemption arc that made Avatar a worldwide phenomenon. Dante reflects on first playing Zuko, why he thought the character was just a villain, and how Zuko’s journey through pain, banishment, abuse, forgiveness, and change became one of the most beloved arcs in animation. He also opens up about the meaning of Uncle Iroh, the real-life mentorship of Mako Iwamatsu, and why Avatar continues to shape generations of fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices