The Last of Us Nerds Podcast
A spoiler-safe podcast discussing the new HBO show The Last of Us from the perspective of longtime fans of the game. We will discuss how the show is adapting the game, including context and discussing changes, but all episodes will not contain any future plot spoilers until late in the episode where we will have a clear spoiler break.
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
With season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us only two months away, Tom and Jacob revealed their most anticipated moments for the upcoming season based on The Last of Us Part II.
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
We finally have a release date - or month - for season two of HBO's The Last of Us. That, paired with a new trailer, gave Tom and Jacob plenty of reason to return for another episode to talk about what we know for the upcoming season, from the number of episodes to directors for the season. They also dive into the two trailers released and give some shot-by-shot breakdowns to see what we can learn about the upcoming season.
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
HBO dropped the first trailer for the second season of The Last of Us and Tom and Jacob have you covered with everything you need to know about it. First, the pair discuss the casting news for season two before looking at some quotes from director Craig Mazin about possible future seasons. Then, they do a full, shot by shot breakdown of the trailer for season two of The Last of Us on HBO.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
After a long, long break, Tom and Jacob return to talk about the latest news surrounding The Last of Us. From the strikes (hooray unions!) pushing back season two to 2025, the series earning a host of nominations for the Emmy Awards including Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey and Last of Us 2 remaster news, there's plenty to talk about in a catch-up episode.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tom and Jacob look back on the first season of HBO's "The Last of Us," rank their favorite episodes, discuss the best changes made by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin and discuss whether Pedro Pascal as Joel or Bella Ramsey as Ellie is more deserving of an Emmy.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tom and Jacob recap the ninth episode and season finale of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Look For The Light," breaking down the decisions made by Marlene and Joel about Ellie's fate, the consequences of those actions and how the relationship between Ellie and Joel has evolved and changed forever.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tom and Jacob recap the eighth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "When We Are In Need," breaking down the new dynamic of Ellie saving Joel, the introduction of a new villain in David and the challenges Ellie faces on her own with David and the new group.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tom and Jacob recap the seventh episode of "The Last of Us" titled "Left Behind," breaking down the newly-revealed relationship between Ellie and Riley, the parallels between their relationship and Ellie and Joel's and the dynamic between FEDRA and the Fireflies that are revealed throughout the episode.
Last of Us Nerds Podcast
A podcast discussing the new HBO show The Last of Us from the perspective of hardcore fans of the game. Each week we will have a non-spoiler and spoiler section!