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Mar 2023
1h 42m

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8 Deep Dive

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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. Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Lear ... Show More
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