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The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series The Last of Us, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name. Each week, join Host Troy Baker (who played Joel in the video game) as he breaks down episodes of the TV series with Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Together they’ll dive into key moments and reveal the creative process behind this adaptation.
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- May 26, 20251h 3m
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 cliffhanger tells us about Season 3, and what excites them most about making the next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 19, 202548 min
Episode 6 - “The Price”
Host Troy Baker and The Last of Us showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest and co-writer of this episode, as well as The Last of Us Part II game, Halley Gross! The group chats about why they decided to structure this episode around Ellie’s birthdays, why they didn’t want to change a thing about the Apollo 15 launch scene, what brought two Naughty Dog colleagues to tears on set, and why Neil considers the porch scene the most important moment of the entire story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 12, 202559 min
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 for the Seraphites, and why the showdown between Ellie and Nora is one of Craig’s favorite scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 5, 202546 min
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 pressure to get exactly right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 28, 202557 min
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 relationship? And what new dangers await them in Seattle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 21, 202546 min
Episode 2 - “Through the Valley”
Host Troy Baker and The Last of Us showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann take a deep breath and get into the shocking events of Episode 2. This spoiler-filled conversation involves how they approached bringing one of the most controversial moments of the game to television, if they ever considered changing Joel’s fate, behind-the-scenes stories from the Jackson battle, and whether we’ve seen the last of Joel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 14, 202548 min
Episode 1 - “Future Days”
Host Troy Baker and The Last of Us showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the Season 2 premiere. What’s going on between Joel and Ellie? What do new characters like Abby, Dina, and Gail bring to the story? And why were Craig and Neil scared after the success of Season 1? Listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 7, 20251 min
Coming Soon: The Last of Us Season 2 Podcast
Go deeper into HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 with the official companion podcast! Each week, host Troy Baker sits down with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann to take you behind the scenes and unpack every new episode right after it airs. You can stream The Last of Us Season 2 starting April 13th on Max. A new episode of the podcast launches that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The official companion podcast for the HBO Original series The Last of Us, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name. Each week, join Host Troy Baker (who played Joel in the video game) as he breaks down episodes of the TV series with Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Together they’ll dive into key moments and reveal the creative process behind this adaptation.
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