Charles and Van share their instant reactions to the Season 1 finale of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss how the show stuck the landing in its final episode before reflecting on the season in its entirety. Later, they close out by debating where it ranks among HBO’s current slate of prestige dramas.
Hosts: Charles Holmes and Van Lathan
Producer: Kai Grady
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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
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
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
Jan 2023
Season 1, Episode 1 - “When You're Lost in the Darkness”
Host Troy Baker talks with The Last of Us Showrunners – writer/director Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and the creator of The Last of Us video game Neil Druckmann– about how they brought this new HBO Original series to life. Troy, Craig and Neil talk through Episode 1 of the series, unp ... Show More
45m 58s
Jan 2023
HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast Trailer
Dying to know more about The Last of Us? Join Host Troy Baker and the Showrunners of this new HBO original series, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, for an insightful conversation about the thrilling story of survival. HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast will come out on January 15, after ... Show More
2m 28s
Mar 2023
Gamers Review: The Last Of Us Show - SimplyPodLogical #141
On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben discuss the first season of The Last Of Us, a show based on a fan-favourite video game of the same name. We talk how the show compares to the video game, who's protecting who, Joel's final act and consequence, and Pedro Pascal ... Show More
53m 1s