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 and how the show’s side characters continue to be just as compelling as Joel and ... Show More
Oct 28
Mailbag: Comfort TV, Prestige Animation, and Post-Show Depression
Jo and Rob open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on finales that gave them the most post-show grief, their favorite performances of the year (so far), which TV characters would benefit from having bangs, which animated shows qualify as prestige television, and much mor ... Show More
1h 18m
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
May 2025
Episode 7 - “Convergence”
Host Troy Baker, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, and co-writer of this episode as well as The Last of Us Part II game, Halley Gross, discuss the epic season finale. The group chats about the showdown we’ve all been waiting for between Ellie and Abby, what the cliffhan ... Show More
1h 3m