Feb 2023

Season 1, Episode 5 - "Endure And Survive"

Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack Episode 5. They talk about why they made Sam deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Woodard) and Henry (Lamar Johnson), Neil and Craig ... Show More

1h 5m

Feb 2023

Season 1, Episode 6 - "Kin"

Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the emotional crossroads inside Episode 6. Neil reveals what key aspects of Joel and Ellie came from the actors who played them in the game and shares an Easter egg from Craig’s life that they put in this episo ... Show More

55m 29s

Feb 2023

Season 1, Episode 7 - "Left Behind"

Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and Riley relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie’s scar. They geek out over arcades, malls and Mortal Kombat II and share how they brought all those sights and sounds to life on screen. HBO ... Show More

1h 5m

Feb 2023

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4 Deep Dive With Patrick Somerville

Joanna and Mallory are joined by ‘Station Eleven’ creator, Patrick Somerville, to dive deep into the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down Joel and Ellie’s evolving relationship and the introduction of Kathleen. They also discuss how the show compares to ‘Station El ... Show More

1h 31m

Feb 2023

'The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Deep Dive

Joanna and Mallory are back to dive deep into Episode 5 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything from the introduction of Henry and Sam to the development of Kathleen as an antagonist. Then, they discuss the heartbreaking ending to the episode and how it could change Ellie ... Show More

1h 35m

Oct 2024

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 4

Please Hold To My Hand. In this classic, we pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad murder dads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m 58s

Feb 2023

'The Last of Us’ Episode 6 Deep Dive

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 6 of ‘The Last of Us,’ breaking down each character and story moment as Joel and Ellie continue their search for Tommy and the Fireflies. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about you ... Show More

1h 43m

Mar 2023

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Deep Dive

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into Episode 8 of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the introduction of a new group of people and their creepy religious leader, David. They also break down Ellie’s efforts to protect an injured Joel, as well as all the other action from the episode. Ho ... Show More

1h 42m

Feb 2023

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 7 Recap

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the seventh episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss their differing opinions regarding how the episode landed, the story of Riley and Ellie’s teenage romance, and the conflicting ideologies of FEDRA and the Fireflies. Along the w ... Show More

51m 5s

Jan 2023

'The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Deep Dive

Joanna and Mallory dive deep into the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They break down everything that happens in the episode, from the cold open in Indonesia to the tendril-filled kiss at the end of the episode that led to the death of another character. They also talk about ... Show More

1h 9m

Jan 2023

‘The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Recap

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the premiere of HBO’s new series ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the unforgettable opening sequence, Joel and Ellie’s character traits, what makes the show a difficult watch, and the major impact this show could have on the future o ... Show More

45m 30s

Feb 2023

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Recap

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the fifth episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss the moral complexities of both Kathleen and Henry, as well as what it means to be a “good” or “bad” person in the apocalypse. Next, they talk about Sam and Henry’s tragic demise a ... Show More

37m 19s

Season 1, Episode 4 - “Please Hold To My...