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
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
With season two in the books, Jacob and Tom recap what HBO got right and wrong with "The Last of Us." The pair discuss the decision to shorten the season, limiting the season to just seven episodes and discuss the biggest winners from the season, including Isabela Merced, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal and Young Mazino.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
S2E7: "Convergence" Recap and Review | The Last of Us
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Jacob and Tom recap and review the season two finale of The Last of Us, "Convergence." They take a look at how the season was wrapped up, some notable difference from the video game and a big cliffhanger before a long wait for season three.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
S2E6: "The Price" Recap and Review | The Last of Us
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
In certainly one of the most emotional episodes of "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob recap, react and break down "The Price," the sixth episode of season two. From Joel's guitar lessons to a museum visit with Ellie and culminating in one of the most pivotal scenes in the series, there's lots to discuss and analyze from the penultimate episode of the season.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
S2E5: "Feel Her Love" Recap and Review | The Last of Us
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
In a recap of the fifth episode, "Feel Her Love," of HBO's "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob break down Ellie and Dina's growing relationship, the pair finding themselves in a lot of trouble before being saved by a familiar face and the brutal, spectacular final scene between Ellie and Nora.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
S2E4: Day One | The Last of Us
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In recapping the fourth episode, "Day One," of the second season of "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob discuss the introduction of Isaac as the leader of the WLF, the relationship between Ellie and Dina quickly quickly moving forward and the notable similarities and differences between the video game and TV show.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
S2E3: The Path | The Last of Us
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
After the shocking second episode of "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob recap episode three, "The Path," where we see the town of Jackson mourn and rebuild, Tommy lead the town in an important vote and Ellie and Dina made a big decision on their own.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
S2E2: Through the Valley | The Last of Us
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
In one of the most shocking episodes of recent television, Tom and Jacob discuss episode two of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Through the Valley" including the events involving Joel, Abby and Ellie, notable changes from the video game to the show and the battle at Jackson led by Tommy.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
S2E1: Future Days | The Last of Us
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tom and Jacob recap the season two premiere of "The Last of Us" titled "Future Days," breaking down Joel and Ellie's fractured relationship, life in Jackson, the introduction of new characters like Abby and Dina and another masterfully adapated scene from the video game.

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!