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

Mar 2023

Season 1, Episode 8 - "When We Are In Need"

Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the episode in which Troy has an on-screen role. They break down the character of David and how this narcissistic predator tries to manipulate Ellie. They discuss one of the darkest moments of the show so far, ... Show More

46m 48s

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

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

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

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

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 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

Jan 2023

What You Need to Know Before Beginning HBO's ‘The Last of Us’

When you’re lost in the darkness, look for this pod. Ben Lindbergh and Daniel Chin answer 10 questions about what you need to know before watching HBO’s adaptation of Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’ (02:02). In their mostly spoiler-free conversation, they discuss what makes this v ... Show More

1h 3m

Jan 2023

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Recap

Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the second episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They unpack why the show is already being so well-received, as well as the impact of HBO’s prestigious Sunday-night time slot. Later, the guys discuss how they feel about the show’s world-bui ... Show More

42m 49s

Mar 2023

S01E09 - Look for the Light - Instant Take

And just like that, The Last of Us season one comes to an end. Join Jim and A.Ron as they discuss your thoughts, theories, and questions with the benefit of having a complete season. From the sketchy Fireflies to the heartwarming giraffe moment, there’s a lot to unpack as we figh ... Show More

25m 39s

Season 1, Episode 5 - "Endure And Surviv...