HBO's The Last of Us Podcast
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, host Troy Baker (who played Joel in the video game) breaks down episodes of the TV series with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Together they dive into key moments and reveal the creative process behind this adaptation.
Episodes
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.
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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 te
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.
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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?
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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?
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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
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.
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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.
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Season 1, Episode 9 - "Look For The Light"
Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest Ashley Johnson, who played Ellie in the game and plays a pivotal character in the finale episode of the season. The group unpacks the origin of Ellie’s immunity and the story of Joel’s scar. They also debate the morality of Joel’s decisions at the end of the show and what his actions do to his relationship w
Season 1, Episode 8 - "When We Are In Need"
Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the episode in which Troy has an on-screen role. They break down the character of David and how this narcissistic predator tries to manipulate Ellie. They discuss one of the darkest moments of the show so far, and Neil says why it was so important to a subvert typical narrative. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO an
Season 1, Episode 7 - "Left Behind"
Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and Riley relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie’s scar. They geek out over arcades, malls and Mortal Kombat II and share how they brought all those sights and sounds to life on screen. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.
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Season 1, Episode 6 - "Kin"
Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the emotional crossroads inside Episode 6. Neil reveals what key aspects of Joel and Ellie came from the actors who played them in the game and shares an Easter egg from Craig’s life that they put in this episode. Finally, they talk about how director Jasmila Žbanić brought the community of Jackson to life, and how carefully the
Season 1, Episode 5 - "Endure And Survive"
Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack Episode 5. They talk about why they made Sam deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Woodard) and Henry (Lamar Johnson), Neil and Craig continue to dig into the theme of parental love. Also, Neil gives a 101 on the various Infected you see on screen–Bloat
Season 1, Episode 4 - “Please Hold To My Hand”
Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann walk through Episode 4, exploring key developments in Ellie and Joel’s relationship. They discuss a major antagonist of the show and tease Joel’s dark past. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.
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Season 1, Episode 3 - “Long, Long Time”
Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of Bill and Frank. Craig and Neil also reveal the thinking behind casting Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett to portray this middle-aged love and reveal an easter egg reference to the game that shows up at the end of the episode. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and
Season 1, Episode 2 - “Infected”
Host Troy Baker talks with Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann who reveal that Episode 2 of the series is about the infected. They discuss why it was important for the actors (namely Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey) to not play the video game and they share a key scene from Tess’s backstory that was written but never shot. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street S
Season 1, Episode 1 - “When You're Lost in the Darkness”
Host Troy Baker talks with The Last of Us Showrunners – writer/director Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and the creator of The Last of Us video game Neil Druckmann– about how they brought this new HBO Original series to life. Troy, Craig and Neil talk through Episode 1 of the series, unpacking key scenes and the overarching themes. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studi
HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast Trailer
Dying to know more about The Last of Us? Join Host Troy Baker and the Showrunners of this new HBO original series, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, for an insightful conversation about the thrilling story of survival. HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast will come out on January 15, after the series premiere at 9 pm EST on HBO and HBO Max.
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