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.
Episodes
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Season 2 Trailer Breakdown! | Last of Us
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
Season 2 filming, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey nominated for Emmy Awards | Last Of Us
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
Season 1 Review, Awards | The Last of Us
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
S1E9: Look For The Light | The Last of Us
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
S1E8: When We Are In Need | The Last of Us
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
S1E7: Left Behind | The Last of Us
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.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
S1E6: Kin | The Last of Us
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tom and Jacob recap the sixth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Kin," including looking at Joel and Ellie's evolving relationship, the position that is putting Joel in with his own past as well as the relationship between brothers Tommy and Joel in Jackson, Wyoming.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
S1E5: Endure and Survive | The Last of Us
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Tom and Jacob recap the fifth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Survive and Endure," including comparing Sam and Henry from the show to the game, analyzing Ellie Williams and Joel Miller's developing relationship and the further introduction of Kathleen, Perry and a new infected type in the bloater.
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!