Fans of The Walking Dead know it's so much more than a zombie show. It's an emotionally rich, character-driven series about love and loss, and found family, and the lengths we'd go through to protect the people we care about. That's what's kept us coming back all these years. (And also we like zombies.) I’m Jason Cabassi. My cohost Karen and I started podcasting about The Walking Dead back in 2010. Along the way, I’ve appeared on the show a couple of times as a walker, hosted hundreds of Q&A panels with TWD actors at conventions across the U.S., and eventually teamed up with my current co-host, the witty and insightful Lucy Hinnie. Together—with some incredible guests—we’ve covered The Last of Us and every Walking Dead spinoff, from Fear to Dead City. Right now, we’re enjoying a rewatch of the original series—with the full story in mind—and diving into the moments that still hit hard. Past guests on the podcast include Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Robert Kirkman, Angela Kang, Greg Nicotero, and many more. And the most fun and fulfilling part of all this has absolutely been interacting with you guys.
Episodes
BONUS: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)Jun 9, 20265991Reposted from Star Wars TV ‘Cast, which you can find at ttps://podcastica.com/podcast/star-wars-tv-cast.
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Feels like coming home as Rich, Chris, and Jason are back together to talk over the new Mando movie! We found so much to love (and yes, a few nits to pick) about it, and it was a pleasure to talk about, so hope you guys enjoy.
Star Wars Question of the Week: Which upcoming Star Wars movi
705: "The Same Boat" (TWD S6E13 Rewatch)Jun 8, 20267669I remember this episode really stood out the first time, and it still does, and I think you agreed because we got a lot of feedback. So it’s you, me, Lucy, and guest Robin Springer all here in the same boat for this one. Enjoy!
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704: "Not Tomorrow Yet" (TWD S6E12 Rewatch)Jun 1, 20265619Ugh, it’s this one. The feeling of what it was like for us to watch this episode is well-captured by the look on most characters’ faces throughout. They’re clearly not happy with what they’re being asked to do. And neither are we. The show takes a turn here, in some ways into darker territory than ever before. Yep.
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703: "Knots Untie" (TWD S6E11 Rewatch)May 25, 20266005Come step into a larger world with Lucy, Jason, and special guest Rachel as we head to Hilltop, watch Maggie wrap douchey Gregory around her finger, hear Rick deliver an iconic line (“What?”), and ponder whether Jesus is actually a psycho.
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702: "The Next World" (TWD S6E10 Rewatch)May 18, 20267869What a breath of fresh air this episode is after the intensity and trauma of the season so far. The lightness and warmth of it are such a welcome relief. And what a milestone it is to see Rick and Michonne finally get together. The first time around it felt abrupt to some, but this rewatch has made it clear they were destined for each other from the moment they met. We’re happy to be joined this w
701: "No Way Out" (TWD S6E9 Rewatch)May 11, 20267861Has there ever been a scene in TWD as badass as Rick and crew and all the Alexandrians hacking and slashing their way through a horde of invading zeds?! I mean, amazing episode, and I’m happy to share it with special guest Veronica, who ranks it as her very favorite. PS I’m personally pouring one out for the Anderson family: Jesse, Ron, and especially poor Sam. You’re gone, but not forgotten!
M
700: "Start to Finish" (TWD S6E8 Rewatch) + Chris FairhurstMay 4, 20268886700 episodes in and we’re still having a blast talking about The Walking Dead! Crazy. We’re happy to be joined by Chris Fairhurst of The Talking Dead podcast to take a look back at 15+ years of watching and podcasting about this show. And then Lucy and I talk out this episode, where the zeds finally storm Alexandria! It’s about time :P
Mentioned:
Chris’ Talking Dead Podcast: https://www.tal
699: "Heads Up" (TWD S6E7 Rewatch)Apr 20, 20265002Glenn emerges from under the infamous dumpster in this otherwise (we thought) not-super-exciting episode. Thankfully though, the church tower fell at the end and crushed part of the wall. Phew!
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Next up: TWD S6E8 “Start to Finish”. Le
698: "Always Accountable" (TWD S6E6)Apr 6, 20265375Here we go, into the world of the Saviors. God help us :) I’m joined this week by Nathan to talk out this ep with the first appearance of Dwight and Sherry, and lots of apocalyptic flirting between Abraham and Sasha.
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Next up: On to
697: "Now" (TWD S6E5 Rewatch)Mar 30, 20266494This ep is one of the lower-rated ones this season, but my wonderful guest Rebecca and I found a lot to talk about. Two particularly crucial things about this ep, IMO, are: 1: It’s when the Alexandrians finally come to terms with the world as it is in the ZA, and 2. There’s a really cool sewer zombie! Oh yeah, and Maggie reveals she’s pregnant too :) Enjoy!
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696: "Here's Not Here" (TWD S6E4 Rewatch)Mar 23, 20267668It’s the cheesemaker! Some of you guys love this episode and some hate it — a polarizing one for sure. Even though I see it differently now, I still love and appreciate it so much. Top-tier TWD for me. But I think my take is more nuanced than last time, and it was a blast to have Alex Kruger (who co-hosted our TWD: Dead City coverage with Ben) with me to thoroughly talk it through.
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695: "Thank You" (TWD S6E3 Rewatch)Mar 16, 20265509Pulse-pounding tension this episode as a few characters are literally eaten alive (except thankfully not THAT one). Thrilled to have first-time-watcher Amber Lovo with me this time to talk it out!
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Next up: On to season 6, with TWD S6
694: "JSS" (TWD S6E2 Rewatch)Mar 9, 20266844Holy cow what an aggressively brutal episode, and also an artfully crafted one, with the juxtaposition between the mundanely suburban confines of Alexandria and the explosively violent attack from those big bad Wolves! Glad to have my friend Jonathan Bookallil here with me to talk it out.
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693: "First Time Again" (TWD S6E1 Rewatch)Mar 2, 20266067Crazy episode that definitely takes at least two viewings to really get it (all the black and white scenes are earlier, and color later). Coming right on the heals of the season five finale, this episode felt like a continuation of that season, which made me like it even more than I did the first time around. First Time Again :P
As mentioned on the podcast, Lucy has a busy schedule for the nex
692: Coldwater (2025)Feb 23, 20264855Andrew Lincoln starred in a TV series, and so of course we’re gonna talk about it! Thing is, he plays kind of a berk (that’s British for chode). Coldwater (available on Paramount+ in the U.S.) is a lot of fun though — it’s funny, thought-provoking, and it’s a good old-fashioned thriller to sink your teeth into. I wouldn’t necessarily give it my highest recommendation, but honestly, that fact that
Bonus: Jason & Karen on SeveranceFeb 18, 20266266Hey all, here’s a bonus episode for ya. If you’re a fan of the Apple TV series Severance — or if you’ve missing hearing me (Jason) and Karen together — I’m pretty sure you’ll like it. Karen in particular is in top form here :)
So what is this? This is the two of us on my other podcast, Wax Episodic, talking Severance S1E1 “Good News About Hell”.
What is Severance? It’s a trippy show where
691: "Conquer" (TWD S5E16 Rewatch)Feb 16, 20267091That’s a wrap for season 5! Because of the Daryl show and a few other detours, it took us six months, which was just as long as when we covered it the first time. Lol. Anyway, the season ends with this packed episode that’s a turning point for Alexandria and Rick and the fam, and we were thrilled to have listener Carisa from Portland to talk It out with us. Be sure to listen to the end for some bo
690: "Try" (TWD S5E15 Rewatch)Feb 9, 20265106You know why we decided to podcast about this episode? Because we know what needs to be done and we do it. We're the ones who podcast! You, you just sit and listen and hesitate! You pretend like you know all about The Walking Dead when you DON’T! You wish things weren't what they are! Well, you want this podcast to keep going?! Your way of doing things is done!!! Things don't just get reviewed bec
689: "Spend" (TWD S5E14 Rewatch)Feb 2, 20264968Alas, poor Noah. We didn’t get to know you as well as we’d have liked. But at least you had an awesome, Romero-esque zombie death. Join Lucy and Jason as we pour one out for good old Noah.
Mentioned
Send Help (new Sam Raimi movie) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE
Next up: The Walking Dead S5E15 “Try”. Let us know your thoughts!
You can email or send a voice mes
688: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)Jan 26, 20265755Karen and Pake are back to chat about the latest movie in the iconic 28 Days / Weeks / Years series, which we thought was unexpected, disturbing, and fantastic, and it was a pleasure to chat about. Hope you enjoy!
Next up: The Walking Dead S5E14 “Spend”. Let us know your thoughts!
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687: "Forget" (TWD S5E13 Rewatch)Jan 19, 20265885Hello there, come on in from that nasty life-threatening apocalypse, pour yourself a cocktail, and join the party. This is our friend (and guest cohost), Carly. Cheers everyone!
Mentioned:
Carly’s Book Club Podcast: http://bookclubpod.com/
Next up: The Walking Dead S5E14 “Spend”. Let us know your thoughts!
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686: "Remember" (TWD S5E12 Rewatch)Jan 12, 20267504Our folks are cleaning up in this episode (except Daryl), as they face the culture shock of quaint idyllic Alexandria after having gone through hell for the past couple years of their lives. Quite nostalgic to see them arrive here, right? We thought so.
Next up: The Walking Dead S5E13 “Forget”. Let us know your thoughts!
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685: "The Distance" (TWD S5E11 Rewatch)Jan 5, 20266160Happy New Year everybody! Here's our last episode on the road before the group settles in (more or less) at Alexandria, and I and special guest Robin Springer are savoring it. It’s a great episode, with Aaron really shining in his first full appearance after his short intro last week.
Mentioned:
Jason’s interview with Ross Marquand: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cast-of-us-a-las
684: "Them" (TWD S5E9 Rewatch)Dec 22, 20256325Is this the bleakest episode of The Walking Dead? It’s up there for sure. It’s also a fantastic episode, with our found family of characters persisting, enduring, surviving, and supporting each other even at their lowest. We’re happy to be joined by special guest Megan Lehman as we talk it out.
PS Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody! We’re taking this next week off, so we’ll be back w
683: "What Happened and What's Going On" (TWD S5E9 Rewatch)Dec 15, 20257409What happened is that Tyreese got bitten :( What’s going on is that we have Danielle on to talk about this uniquely artful episode of The Walking Dead.
Next up: The Walking Dead S5E9 “Them”. Let us know your thoughts!
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682: "Coda" (TWD S5E8 Rewatch)Dec 8, 20256369Ah Beth, you deserved so much better than this. To help mark this moment, we have special guest Becky Anderson from the What’s On Tonight podcast, who’s favorite TWD character is Beth.
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Check out Becky’s What’s On Tonight Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CYZjrcBK1U7qsQyLwhALf?si=43c79b0e908e4b01
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Whats-On-Tonight/
681: "Crossed" (TWD S5E7 Rewatch)Nov 24, 20255431Is this the beginning of Rick’s “dark era”? Or is he a straight-up hero doing exactly what needs to be done? Whichever it is, it’s a great watch, and I’m happy to have Lucy back with me to talk it out!
Mentioned:
Jason & Karen, together again! Check out our coverage of Pluribus over on Wax Episodic, wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com.
Next up: Back to the rewatch! It’s
680: "Consumed" (TWD S5E6 Rewatch)Nov 17, 20255987This is one of those episodes that might seem slow, but rewards a careful viewing. Especially beautiful if you love Carol and Daryl (and don’t we all?). Happy to be joined by Carol/Daryl-lover Robyn for this one.
Mentioned:
Steve Jobs 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Jason & Karen, together again! Check us out over on Wax Episodic, whereve
679: "Self Help" (TWD S5E5 Rewatch)Nov 10, 20256146Okay, NOW it feels like the rewatch is back, with good old Glenn and Maggie, and that creepy peeping Tom, Eugene. But at least he’s our peeping Tom? Anyway, it was great having Steve Brown guesting with me on this one, especially since he has a military background, like Sgt. Abraham.
Mentioned:
Jason & Karen, together again! Check us out over on Wax Episodic, available wherever you get po
BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"Nov 8, 20254315Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus.
Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in our book is one of the all-time great TV creators. His writing is intelligent, meticulous, unexpected, and wry, and this show is wild. It’s very Twilight Zone-y. Creepy, thought provoking, thrilling, extremely odd in the best way,
678: "Slabtown" (TWD S5E4 Rewatch)Nov 3, 20255731It’s another one of those episodes that’s maybe not as well loved as most WD eps, right? So I’m glad to have Kelsey guesting with me, who was particularly interested in talking about this one, and we really dug into it.
Mentioned:
Kelsey’s podcast They Did What?! Breaking Down Wild Documentaries & Docuseries: https://podcastica.com/podcast/they-did-what
Next up: Back to the rewatch! I
677: "Solaz Del Mar" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E7)Oct 27, 20256412This finale, we think, is one of those episodes where if you squint just right, it’s full of holes, and if you shift your perspective just a little, it’s delightful! And we’re delighted to talk it out.
Next time we’ll be going right back into the Walking Dead rewatch, and we really encourage anyone who hasn’t been listening along with us to that to jump back in! It’s great to revisit The Walki
676: "Contrabando" Listener FeedbackOct 16, 20252881Helping me go through your feedback this week is Rebecca, who’s not only a longtime TWD fan and all-around kick-ass person, but she can also help me pronounce all these Spanish titles correctly. ¡Increíble!
Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E7 “Solaz del Mar”. Let us know your thoughts!
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675: "Contrabando" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E6)Oct 13, 20254268This week Daryl’s big caper is foiled by an extra sturdy lock. Lol. But the plot progressed, and everything is teed up for a showdown at El Alcazar in the season finale!
Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E7 “Solaz del Mar”. Let us know your thoughts!
You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.
Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for ea
674: "Limbo" Listener FeedbkackOct 7, 20253307¡Hola, amigos y amigas! I’m joined again by Dina this week to go over your fantastic feedback for this week’s Daryl show. Glad to see so many of you are liking what they’re doing with it.
Mentioned:
Walking Dead auction: https://entertainment.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?dept=2182&highlights=2252&mode=live&auction_name=7435&ic5=CatalogHome-ActionArea-ViewAllFeaturedItems-052316
Next up:
673: "Limbo" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E5)Oct 6, 20253957A bit of a side quest this week, but a gorgeous, cool, imaginative, action-packed, character-building one that Lucy, Jason, and special guest Dina found a lot to talk about.
Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E5 “Limbo”. Let us know your thoughts!
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672: "La Justicia Fronteriza" Listener FeedbackOct 1, 20253600I’m on live with Steve (!) as we go over your feedback for this ep. A good mix of thoughts, questions, theories, and other ruminations, as always.
Next up on this podcast: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E4 “La Justicia Fronteriza”. Let us know your thoughts!
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Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put
671: "La Justicia Fronteriza" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E4)Sep 29, 20254970What’s up, did the Daryl show just serve us up the most impressive battle sequence in Walking Dead history?! Lucy and Jason definitely thought it was up there, in this solid, Cooper-ific episode.
Announcements:
I’m opening up our previously Patreon-exclusive Discord server to all Podcastica listeners. Come join us!
Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little p
670: "El Sacrificio" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E3)Sep 22, 20255036Fun episode this week, with maybe a romance brewing between Carol and Antonio, and Daryl just trying to GTFO of town. I’m happy to be joined by longtime listener and friend, Megan Lehman.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting next week, Jason will be covering Fallout on Wax Episodic.
Have you seen this show? It’s a fun-yet-brutal, highly stylized, intelligent, funny post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama staring
669: "La Ofrenda" Listener FeedbackSep 17, 20253938I’m joined by longtime listener Sadie Wright this week to respond to your feedback, and also for some delightful conversation about Daryl’s romantic life and the particular appeal of this show, among other things.
Want to hear Jason and Karen podcasting together again?
In November we’ll be covering the upcoming Vince Gilligan series, Pluribus, on Wax Episodic. Follow / subscribe so you don’t
668: "La Ofrenda" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2)Sep 15, 20253678A lot going on in this episode, presumably to set up the story for the rest of the season. We were confused about a few things at first. You? Maybe we can all figure it out together.
Next up: Listener feedback for TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2 “La Ofrenda”. Let us know your thoughts!
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Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, wher
667: "Costa da Morte" Listener FeedbackSep 10, 20253646Pleasure to be joined by Dina (who felt more like most of you did about this episode) to go through some great feedback from you guys.
Next up: TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E2 “La Offend”. Let us know your thoughts!
You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.
Or check out our Walking Dead Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/dea
666: "Costa da Morte" (TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E1)Sep 8, 20253932Season three of TWD: Daryl Dixon starts off with a simple story of two friends trying survive, with the European beauty and panache that this show does at its best, and we loved it! Join Lucy and Jason as we talk it out.
Next up: Listener feedback for this episode, TWD: Daryl Dixon S3E1 “Costa da Morte”. Let us know your thoughts!
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665: "Four Walls and a Roof" (TWD S5E3 Rewatch)Sep 1, 20256453We say goodbye to good ole Bob this week :( And we also say goodbye to Gareth and the Termites, in Rick Grimes fashion.
Seen Alien: Earth yet?
It’s been great! Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic.
Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com
Links:
Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of
664: "Strangers" (TWD S5E2 Rewatch)Aug 25, 20257267Pleasure to have former United Methodist minister Dodie on with us this week to talk about Father Gabriel’s first appearance and everything else in this episode.
Links:
Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth
Next up: TWD S5E3 “Four Walls and a Roof”. Let us know your thoughts!
663: "No Sanctuary" (TWD S5E1 Rewatch)Aug 18, 20256744What can I say, this is a lot of people’s favorite episode of The Walking Dead, me included. It’s just firing on all cylinders: It’s thrilling, it’s disturbing in a creative way, at times it’s terrifying, and in the end, it’s triumphant. So much fun to revisit this one!
Links:
Jason’s interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctu
BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2Aug 16, 20258541Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic
Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts.
We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic
662: "A" (TWD S4E16 Rewatch)Aug 11, 20256112Oh my God, how great is it to get to revisit this incredible episode of The Walking Dead, with Rick ripping out Joe the Claimer’s throat by his teeth, Rick and Daryl’s heart-to-heart that cemented their brotherly bond from here out, and of course our group being herded into a train car like cattle by Gareth the freakin’ hipster cannibal. I mean, it’s gold! Join Lucy and Jason as we joyously talk i
661: "Us" (TWD S4E15 Rewatch)Aug 4, 20256010A little bit of a lighter episode this week, a palate cleanser between the heaviness of “The Grove” and the cannibal madness ahead, and Jason and guest Wendy enjoyed it!
Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering Vince Gilligan’s upcoming new show, Pluribus (out Nov 7).
Available wherever you
660: "The Grove" (TWD S4E14 Rewatch)Jul 28, 20257293This week Carol, Tyreese, and the kids settle down in a nice little cottage amidst a grove of pecan trees and wildflowers, and it’s all very pretty and nice. Yep. That’s what happened. La la la la laaaa. Join Jason, Lucy, and guest Wendy to talk it out.
Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering V
659: "Alone" (TWD S4E14 Rewatch)Jul 21, 20257571Aside from Beth being kidnapped, I’d forgotten just about everything from this episode, but it was a great one, with some very entertaining exchanges between Bob and Sasha, and of course the moments that that launched a thousand Bethyl fan fictions :) I’m thrilled to be joined by Randy to talk it out (and Lucy will be back next week for The Grove if I can just find that car that drove off with her
658: TWD: Dead City Season 2 Finale Feedback and Season OverviewJul 1, 20256834In this final episode of our Season 2 coverage of The Walking Dead: Dead City, Ben and Alex take a step back to reflect on the full season. We read and respond to all the amazing listener feedback submitted for the finale, sharing your thoughts, reactions, and standout moments. Then we dive into our overall impressions of the season—what worked, what surprised us, and what left us wanting more. We
657: 28 Years Later (2025)Jun 25, 20255965The long-awaited threequel in the 28 Days series was not at all what many (including us) expected. Was it what you expected? Join Jason, Lucy, Karen, and Pake to find out what we thought.
Next up: Listener feedback for the Dead City S2 finale and the season as a whole. Let us know your thoughts!
You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.
Or check out our Facebook gro
656: "If History Were a Conflagration" (TWD: Dead City S02E08)Jun 24, 20256435Ben and Alex are joined once again by returning guest Becky for a jam-packed episode as we close out Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City! We kick things off by going through listener feedback for Episode 7, highlighting your thoughts, reactions, and theories. Then it’s full steam ahead into the Season 2 finale, “If History Were a Conflagration.” From Negan’s brutal standoff with Bruegel to Mag
655: "Novi Dan, Novi Početak" (TWD: Dead City S2E7)Jun 18, 20256050Ben and Alex are back for another deep dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, this time breaking down Episode 7 — “Novi Dan, Novi Početak.” We unpack Maggie’s tense and emotional mission to rescue Hershel, Negan’s desperate run through Bellevue for medicine, and the hallucinations that blur the line between past and present. Plus, we go through your listener feedback for Episode 6, sharin
Bonus: The Mellifluous, Mesmerizingly Masculine Voices of PodcasticaJun 16, 20255327I couldn’t help but notice that several of our Podcastica hosts have voices that are… let’s just say, exceptionally rich and resonant. So I thought—why not get them all together for a fun, laid-back conversation? In this special episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive Listener Chitchat series, I’m joined by four of our deepest-voiced dudes, Erik, Jonathan, Greg, and Alex, to talk podcasting, fand
654: 28 Days Later (2002)Jun 13, 20255949Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us
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In anticipation of next week’s release of the looonnng-awaited 28 Years Later, join Lucy, Karen, and Jason to talk about the zombie (okay zombie-esque) movie that changed the landscape for zombie and infection movies going forward. How do we think it held up? Find out!
Links:
Our coverage of 28
653: "Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days" (TWD: Dead City S2E6)Jun 12, 20255200Ben and Alex are back to break down Episode 6 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 — “Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days.” We dig into all the big moments this week: Maggie and Hershel’s harrowing fight in the museum, Negan’s bold move against the Croat, and Ginny’s emotional turn. Plus, this episode marks the directorial debut of series star Lauren Cohan—and we’ll talk about how sh
652: "The Bird Always Knows" (TWD: Dead City S2E5)Jun 11, 20255172Ben and Alex are back this week to break down Episode 5 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “The Bird Always Knows.” We dig into all the major moments—Negan’s failed peace attempt, Maggie’s narrow escape, and the explosive fallout between the Dama and the Croat. We also dive into your listener feedback from Episode 4 and share some great theories and reactions. As the season barrels toward it
651: "Convergence" (The Last of Us S2E7) Listener FeedbackJun 3, 202510481Here’s a bunch of thoughts and feedback from listeners to chew on as we start the looooooonnnnngggg wait until The Last of Us season 3.
After that, maybe head over to podcastica.com and check out which other shows we cover. Cheers!
Links:
The Last of Us Part I game story scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRdviLnmeMQ
The Last of Us Part II game story scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watc
650: "Feisty Friendly" (TWD: Dead City S2E4)May 29, 20256597Ben and Alex are joined by special guest Becky this week for a deep dive into Episode 4 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “Feisty Friendly.” Together, the trio breaks down all the major moments—from the high-stakes arena showdown to the tense reunion between Maggie and Negan. We also take time to go through your feedback on Episode 3, highlighting listener thoughts, theories, and standout m
649: "Convergence" (The Last of Us S2E7)May 28, 20257368It’s a convergence of podcast hosts this week as we’re all here with some pretty varied opinions and thoughts about this stormy season two finale.
And thanks for following along with us for another season of this show! We appreciate all you guys :) We’ll have a feedback ep probably early next week, so let us know your thoughts about the finale and the season as a whole.
After that Ben and Alex
648: "The Price" (The Last of Us S2E6) Listener FeedbackMay 22, 20256802Jason is joined by Wendy this week to go over your feedback for this universally loved episode (Wendy liked it, too).
Carly’s Book Club Podcast on “Earth Abides”: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/earth-abides-by-george-r-stewart?utm_source=publication-search
Next up: The Last of Us S2E7, the season 2 finale! Let us know your thoughts.
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647: "Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?" (TWD: Dead City S2E3)May 21, 20255879Ben and Alex are back to break down Episode 3 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?” This week, we dive into the eerie new Central Park community, explore Hershel’s growing independence, and unpack Negan’s quiet but calculated moves behind enemy lines. Plus, we take time to read and react to your feedback from Episode 2—thanks to everyone who wrote in!
646: "The Price" (The Last of Us S2E6)May 20, 20256092“Wonderful” is word that came up a few times to describe this episode. Just so nice to have Joel back if even just for one more story, and to see some of the happier times with Ellie. And it was really great to have all four of us, Lucy, Erik, Ben, and Jason, here to talk it out.
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E3 “Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?” Let us know your thoughts!
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645: "Feel Her Love" (The Last of Us S2E5) Listener FeedbackMay 16, 20255926Another round of feedback for another thrilling (yet uneven?) episode. Erik and Jason are thrilled to be joined this week by longtime friend and listener, Pi’ilani!
Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E6 Let us know your thoughts!
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644: "Another Shitty Lesson" (TWD: Dead City S2E2)May 14, 20256850This week, Ben and Alex are back with another deep dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2! First, we share and respond to some great listener feedback on the Season 2 premiere, highlighting what fans loved, questioned, and are hoping to see as the story unfolds. Then we shift gears into our full breakdown of Episode 2, “Another Sh*tty Lesson,” covering the escalating danger in Manhattan, k
643: "Feel Her Love" (The Last of Us S2E5)May 13, 20255590Three incredibly tense, thrilling sequences this ep, in the warehouse with the smart infected, in the park with the Seraphites and their gruesome disemboweling ceremony, and in the hospital basement with Ellie cornering Nora and demanding to know where Abby is. We gotta admit, this episode is pretty much Erik and Jason gushing the whole way through. Enjoy!
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E2 “Another Sh
642: "Day One" (The Last of Us S2E4) Listener Feedback + NewsMay 8, 20257728Here’s Jason, Lucy, Erik, and Daphne to go through another round of your fantastic feedback. Thanks everyone! We really love how thoughtful you guys are.
Next up: The Last of Us S2E5. Let us know your thoughts!
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641: "Power Equals Power" (TWD: Dead City S2E1)May 7, 20254660Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City kicks off with tension, grit, along with some new questions and Ben and Alex are here to break it all down. In this episode, we explore where the story picks up after last season, take a closer look at where Maggie and Negan are as this new season kicks off, and dive into the new threats taking shape across Manhattan. From surprise reveals to character shift
640: "Day One" (The Last of Us S2E4)May 6, 20255745Beautifully done episode this week with some intense thrills, touching moments, disturbing things, incredible fidelity to the game, and a few things we thought were a miss. Join Jason, Erik, and Ben to talk it out.
Next up: The Walking Dead: Dead City S2E1 “Power Equals Power”. Let us know your thoughts!
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639: "The Path" (The Last of Us S2E3) Listener FeedbackMay 2, 20256384Join Lucy and Jason as we go through your insightful, illuminating, entertaining feedback this week. Such a pleasure as always.
Next up: The Last of Us S2E4 L et us know your thoughts!
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638: The Walking Dead: Dead City Catch-UpMay 1, 20254841Ben and Alex take a trip back to the grim, gritty streets of Manhattan as they recap all the key moments from Season 1 of The Walking Dead: Dead City. From Maggie and Negan’s uneasy alliance to the chaos left in their wake, we revisit the major plotlines, characters, and surprises that defined the season. Plus, we gear up for the Season 2 premiere with fresh theories, expectations, and what we’re
637: "The Path" (The Last of Us S2E3)Apr 29, 20256159We take a beat this week to grief, and plan our revenge, of course. Grab your maps and your rations, and join Erik, Ben, and Rima as we talk it out!
Next up: Feedback on The Last of Us S2E3 “The Path”. Let us know your thoughts!
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636: "Through the Valley" (The Last of Us S2E2) Listener FeedbackApr 25, 20258187You guys sent such heartfelt thoughts about this episode, this landmark piece of TV, and we appreciate you for it! So great. Thank you all. P.S. There’s a lot of laughter in this podcast, because you know what the alternative would be.
Adrift (feat. Laura Bailey and Ashley Johnson), from Stray Gods!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HMq_9-Nn-A
Next up: The Last of Us S2E3 “Through the Valley”.
635: "Through the Valley" (The Last of Us S2E2)Apr 22, 20255454This episode changes everything. It’s rough one, and also, we’re so glad they did it justice. Join Erik, Ben, and Jason as we talk it out.
Next up: Listener feedback and news on The Last of Us S2E2 “Through the Valley”. We’re really looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say about this one. Let us know your thoughts!
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634: "Future Days" (The Last of Us S2E1) Listener Feedback + NewsApr 17, 20254680Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us
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Ben joins Jason and Erik to go over your thoughts and comments about the season two premiere, plus some news about the show. Good times!
Next up: The Last of Us S2E2. Let us know your thoughts!
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633: "Future Days" (The Last of Us S2E1)Apr 15, 20254917It’s sad to see Ellie and Joel not getting along, but it’s great to be back in Jackson. We’re pretty thrilled with this first episode back. Join Erik and Jason to talk it out! Click click click.
Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E1 “Future Days”. Let us know your thoughts!
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632: The Last of Us Season One Catch-UpApr 7, 20254702Here’s our final Last of Us pre-season ep, as Lucy and Jason refresh you guys on the events of season one and talk about what stood out, plus our hopes for season two!
Next up: The Last of Us S2E1 “Future Days”. Let us know your thoughts!
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Bonus Replay: Our OG Review of The Last of Us Part IIApr 3, 20257282Before we get to The Last of Us S2 here’s the repost I promised, from back in 2020 when Erik and I (Jason) were fresh off their first playthrough of The Last of Us Part II and eager to express how freaking great we thought it was!
But fair warning! Season 2 will more-or-less follow the plot of the game, so don’t listen unless you’ve played or watched the game, or if you don’t mind spoilers. Ther