Apr 2025

Episode 3 - “The Path”

Host Troy Baker and The Last of Us showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann discuss the aftermath of Joel’s death and the attack on Jackson. How do characters like Ellie and Tommy pick up the pieces? Who decides what justice looks like? What’s next for Dina and Ellie’s relation ... Show More

57m 21s

May 2025

Episode 4 - “Day One”

Host Troy Baker and The Last of Us showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack this action-packed episode. How did the explosive opening scene come about? What went on behind the scenes while shooting the subway station sequence? And what crucial scene did the team feel pre ... Show More

46m 41s

May 2025

Episode 5 - “Feel Her Love”

Host Troy Baker and The Last of Us showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the latest episode. They share how they made spores more menacing than in the game, which happy accident made its way into the show, how the game’s audio team developed an entire whistle language ... Show More

59m 8s

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’ 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

Jul 2020

The Last of Us Part 2: Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross Interview - Podcast Beyond! Special Episode

On a special episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, Jonathon Dornbush and Lucy O'Brien are joined by director Neil Druckmann and narrative lead Halley Gross for a SPOILER-FILLED talk about The Last of Us Part 2. Druckmann and Gross dive into the plot, characters, an ... Show More

1h 1m

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

Apr 2025

'The Last of Us' Season 2 Premiere: The Gamer Guide | Button Mash

Ben and Daniel Chin begin their weekly Button Mash breakdowns of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 from the perspective of longtime 'The Last of Us' players. First, they describe their experiences with the games, recap the biggest changes Season 1 made to the original 'The Last of Us,' a ... Show More

1h 26m

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 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

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

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

Mar 2023

'Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap

Mallory and Joanna break down ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2, “Edible Complex.” They talk about what happens with each character, from Shauna’s poor attempt to lie to the cops to the complicated dynamic between Nat, Lottie, and Travis. They also touch on the introduction of ... Show More

1h 50m

Episode 2 - “Through the Valley”