The Official The Last of Us Podcast

The Official The Last of Us Podcast features writer and creative director and stars and , as well as other talents and visionaries who brought The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II to life. The podcast is hosted by Christian Spicer and began airing on June 9, 2020, with new episodes released every Tuesday for the following eight weeks.Spicer, Christian (June 9, 2020). "Introducing “The Official The Last of Us” podcast series". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved July 9, 2020. The first four episodes cover the first game and the last four cover the second game. During the week between the release of Episode 4 and Episode 5, three shorter episodes, called Artifacts, were released. These episodes feature various guests talking about their experiences with the first game.Spicer, Christian (July 7, 2020). "Starting today, The Official The Last of Us podcast series talks The Last of Us Part II". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
The first four episodes are also available as extras in The Last of Us Part I which can be unlocked for 2P each.
A French transalation of the podcast, The Last of Us: Le Podcast Officiel aired from June 19 to August 11, 2020; releasing at irregual intervals. The French dubbing includes the voices of Damien Boisseau, Adeline Chetail (Ellie in the French release of The Last of Us), Damien Ferrette, Nessym Guetat, and Cyrille Monge (Joel in the French release of The Last of Us). The three Artifact episodes were not dubbed.Max (June 23, 2020). "Le podcast officiel de The Last of Us est disponible en français" [The official podcast of The Last of Us is available in French]. PlayStation Blog (in French). Retrieved January 9, 2022.
== Episodes ==
=== English ===
Episode 	Title 	Runtime 	Airdate
Preview 	The Official The Last of Us Podcast is Coming June 9 	2 min 	May 21, 2020
Host Christian Spicer takes listeners through the groundbreaking journey of The Last of Us and the making of the highly anticipated The Last of Us Part II. Featuring writer and creative director Neil Druckmann and stars Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, as well as other talents and visionaries who brought the games to life. 	Host Christian Spicer takes listeners through the groundbreaking journey of The Last of Us and the making of the highly anticipated The Last of Us Part II. Featuring writer and creative director Neil Druckmann and stars Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, as well as other talents and visionaries who brought the games to life. 	Host Christian Spicer takes listeners through the groundbreaking journey of The Last of Us and the making of the highly anticipated The Last of Us Part II. Featuring writer and creative director Neil Druckmann and stars Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, as well as other talents and visionaries who brought the games to life. 	Host Christian Spicer takes listeners through the groundbreaking journey of The Last of Us and the making of the highly anticipated The Last of Us Part II. Featuring writer and creative director Neil Druckmann and stars Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, as well as other talents and visionaries who brought the games to life.
Episode 1 	"Your watch is broken." - Summer Part 1 	59 min 	June 9, 2020
Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 1 of TLOU with writer/creative director , , , and melee and combat designer Anthony Newman. (transcript) 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 1 of TLOU with writer/creative director , , , and melee and combat designer Anthony Newman. (transcript) 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 1 of TLOU with writer/creative director , , , and melee and combat designer Anthony Newman. (transcript) 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 1 of TLOU with writer/creative director , , , and melee and combat designer Anthony Newman. (transcript)
Episode 2 	"What are you scared of?" - Summer Part 2 	52 min 	June 16, 2020
Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 2 of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and art director Erick Pangilinan. 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 2 of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and art director Erick Pangilinan. 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 2 of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and art director Erick Pangilinan. 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Summer Part 2 of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and art director Erick Pangilinan.
Episode 3 	"You have no idea what loss is." - Fall and Left Behind 	59 min 	June 23, 2020
Host Christian Spicer walks through Fall and Left Behind of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and UI designer Alexandria Neonakis. 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Fall and Left Behind of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and UI designer Alexandria Neonakis. 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Fall and Left Behind of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and UI designer Alexandria Neonakis. 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Fall and Left Behind of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and UI designer Alexandria Neonakis.
Episode 4 	"It can't be for nothing." - Winter and Spring 	1 hr 8 min 	June 30, 2020
Host Christian Spicer walks through Winter and Spring of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, animator Almudena Soria, and composer . 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Winter and Spring of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, animator Almudena Soria, and composer . 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Winter and Spring of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, animator Almudena Soria, and composer . 	Host Christian Spicer walks through Winter and Spring of TLOU with writer/creative director Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, animator Almudena Soria, and composer .
Artifact 1 	"Sad Town USA" 	21 min 	July 1, 2020
Host Christian Spicer talks cowardice, found family, and personal vendettas with actor and cosplayer Mica Burton. 	Host Christian Spicer talks cowardice, found family, and personal vendettas with actor and cosplayer Mica Burton. 	Host Christian Spicer talks cowardice, found family, and personal vendettas with actor and cosplayer Mica Burton. 	Host Christian Spicer talks cowardice, found family, and personal vendettas with actor and cosplayer Mica Burton.
Artifact 2 	"Your dad's eyes and your mom's baggage" 	25 min 	July 2, 2020
Host Christian Spicer talks roller coasters, giraffes, and a father’s love with writer . 	Host Christian Spicer talks roller coasters, giraffes, and a father’s love with writer . 	Host Christian Spicer talks roller coasters, giraffes, and a father’s love with writer . 	Host Christian Spicer talks roller coasters, giraffes, and a father’s love with writer .
Artifact 3 	"Still searching for the happy ending" 	22 min 	July 3, 2020
Host Christian Spicer talks RPGs, tension, and horror with screenwriter and director Nia DaCosta. 	Host Christian Spicer talks RPGs, tension, and horror with screenwriter and director Nia DaCosta. 	Host Christian Spicer talks RPGs, tension, and horror with screenwriter and director Nia DaCosta. 	Host Christian Spicer talks RPGs, tension, and horror with screenwriter and director Nia DaCosta.
Episode 5 	"Take on me" - Behind Part II 	55 min 	July 7, 2020
An introduction to TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and , game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman, co-lead animator Almudena Soria and character concept artist Alexandria Neonakis. 	An introduction to TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and , game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman, co-lead animator Almudena Soria and character concept artist Alexandria Neonakis. 	An introduction to TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and , game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman, co-lead animator Almudena Soria and character concept artist Alexandria Neonakis. 	An introduction to TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and , game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman, co-lead animator Almudena Soria and character concept artist Alexandria Neonakis.
Episode 6 	"They should be terrified of you" - Ellie 	1 hr 2 min 	July 14, 2020
An exploration of Ellie’s character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and . 	An exploration of Ellie’s character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and . 	An exploration of Ellie’s character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and . 	An exploration of Ellie’s character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and .
Episode 7 	"You're my people" - Abby 	50 min 	July 21, 2020
An examination of Abby's character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as , , and Ashley Johnson. 	An examination of Abby's character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as , , and Ashley Johnson. 	An examination of Abby's character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as , , and Ashley Johnson. 	An examination of Abby's character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as , , and Ashley Johnson.
Episode 8 	"I would do it all over again" - Beyond Part II 	50 min 	July 28, 2020
A discussion about the ending and impact of TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. 	A discussion about the ending and impact of TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. 	A discussion about the ending and impact of TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. 	A discussion about the ending and impact of TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson.
Preview 	The Official The Last of Us Podcast - Preview: HBO’s The Last of Us Podcast 	15 min 	January 15, 2023
Spoiler alert! If you've already watched Episode 1 of HBO's The Last of Us, keep listening for a preview from the first episode of the audio companion pod, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast; hosted by Troy Baker and joined every episode by showrunners and Neil Druckmann. You can stream new episodes of the HBO Original series Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and you can subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. 	Spoiler alert! If you've already watched Episode 1 of HBO's The Last of Us, keep listening for a preview from the first episode of the audio companion pod, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast; hosted by Troy Baker and joined every episode by showrunners and Neil Druckmann. You can stream new episodes of the HBO Original series Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and you can subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. 	Spoiler alert! If you've already watched Episode 1 of HBO's The Last of Us, keep listening for a preview from the first episode of the audio companion pod, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast; hosted by Troy Baker and joined every episode by showrunners and Neil Druckmann. You can stream new episodes of the HBO Original series Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and you can subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. 	Spoiler alert! If you've already watched Episode 1 of HBO's The Last of Us, keep listening for a preview from the first episode of the audio companion pod, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast; hosted by Troy Baker and joined every episode by showrunners and Neil Druckmann. You can stream new episodes of the HBO Original series Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and you can subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.
Bonus 1 	"I know, I know, I know" 	34 min 	January 17, 2023
Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann return to the quarantine zone in anticipation of the television adaption of The Last of Us. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream new episodes of the HBO Original series The Last of Us Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. HBO's The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.	Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann return to the quarantine zone in anticipation of the television adaption of The Last of Us. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream new episodes of the HBO Original series The Last of Us Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. HBO's The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.	Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann return to the quarantine zone in anticipation of the television adaption of The Last of Us. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream new episodes of the HBO Original series The Last of Us Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. HBO's The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.	Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann return to the quarantine zone in anticipation of the television adaption of The Last of Us. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream new episodes of the HBO Original series The Last of Us Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. HBO's The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.
=== French ===
Episode 	Title 	Runtime 	Airdate
Episode 1 	Parentalité 	59 min 	June 19, 2020
Dans ce premier épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 1 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Anthony Newman. 	Dans ce premier épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 1 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Anthony Newman. 	Dans ce premier épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 1 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Anthony Newman. 	Dans ce premier épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 1 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Anthony Newman.
Episode 2 	« T’as peur de quoi ? » 	51 min 	June 26, 2020
Dans ce deuxième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 2 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et le directeur artistique Erick Pangilinan. 	Dans ce deuxième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 2 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et le directeur artistique Erick Pangilinan. 	Dans ce deuxième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 2 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et le directeur artistique Erick Pangilinan. 	Dans ce deuxième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, nous aborderons l’été partie 2 de The Last of Us avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et le directeur artistique Erick Pangilinan.
Episode 3 	Perte 	59 min 	July 7, 2020
Dans ce troisième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, la discussion se base sur la partie « Automne » de The Last of Us ainsi que sur le DLC Left Behind avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Alexandria Neonakis. 	Dans ce troisième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, la discussion se base sur la partie « Automne » de The Last of Us ainsi que sur le DLC Left Behind avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Alexandria Neonakis. 	Dans ce troisième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, la discussion se base sur la partie « Automne » de The Last of Us ainsi que sur le DLC Left Behind avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Alexandria Neonakis. 	Dans ce troisième épisode de la version française du podcast officiel The Last of Us, la discussion se base sur la partie « Automne » de The Last of Us ainsi que sur le DLC Left Behind avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Alexandria Neonakis.
Episode 4 	« Ça ne peut pas être pour rien » 	1 hr 7 min 	July 14, 2020
Dans ce dernier épisode consacré au premier opus de The Last of Us, nous passons en revue les événements qui se déroulent pendant l’hiver et le printemps avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, Almudena Soria et le compositeur Gustavo Santaolalla. 	Dans ce dernier épisode consacré au premier opus de The Last of Us, nous passons en revue les événements qui se déroulent pendant l’hiver et le printemps avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, Almudena Soria et le compositeur Gustavo Santaolalla. 	Dans ce dernier épisode consacré au premier opus de The Last of Us, nous passons en revue les événements qui se déroulent pendant l’hiver et le printemps avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, Almudena Soria et le compositeur Gustavo Santaolalla. 	Dans ce dernier épisode consacré au premier opus de The Last of Us, nous passons en revue les événements qui se déroulent pendant l’hiver et le printemps avec Neil Druckmann, Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, Almudena Soria et le compositeur Gustavo Santaolalla.
Episode 5 	Take On Me 	54 min 	July 21, 2020
Dans cette deuxième partie du Podcast Officiel de The Last of Us, nous abordons la création de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross, les co-directeurs Kurt Margenau et Anthony Newman, Almudena Soria, co-responsable des animations et Alexandria Neonakis, en charge du concept art des personnages.	Dans cette deuxième partie du Podcast Officiel de The Last of Us, nous abordons la création de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross, les co-directeurs Kurt Margenau et Anthony Newman, Almudena Soria, co-responsable des animations et Alexandria Neonakis, en charge du concept art des personnages.	Dans cette deuxième partie du Podcast Officiel de The Last of Us, nous abordons la création de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross, les co-directeurs Kurt Margenau et Anthony Newman, Almudena Soria, co-responsable des animations et Alexandria Neonakis, en charge du concept art des personnages.	Dans cette deuxième partie du Podcast Officiel de The Last of Us, nous abordons la création de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross, les co-directeurs Kurt Margenau et Anthony Newman, Almudena Soria, co-responsable des animations et Alexandria Neonakis, en charge du concept art des personnages.
Episode 6 	« Ils devraient avoir peur de toi » 	1 hr 1 min 	July 28, 2020
Au cours de ce sixième épisode, nous discutons en détail du personnage d’Ellie et de son arc de l’histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Shannon Woodward. 	Au cours de ce sixième épisode, nous discutons en détail du personnage d’Ellie et de son arc de l’histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Shannon Woodward. 	Au cours de ce sixième épisode, nous discutons en détail du personnage d’Ellie et de son arc de l’histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Shannon Woodward. 	Au cours de ce sixième épisode, nous discutons en détail du personnage d’Ellie et de son arc de l’histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson et Shannon Woodward.
Episode 7 	« C'est toi mon groupe » 	49 min 	August 4, 2020
Dans cet épisode, nous examinons le personnage d’Abby ainsi que son histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Ian Alexander, Laura Bailey et Ashley Johnson. 	Dans cet épisode, nous examinons le personnage d’Abby ainsi que son histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Ian Alexander, Laura Bailey et Ashley Johnson. 	Dans cet épisode, nous examinons le personnage d’Abby ainsi que son histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Ian Alexander, Laura Bailey et Ashley Johnson. 	Dans cet épisode, nous examinons le personnage d’Abby ainsi que son histoire avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi que les acteurs Ian Alexander, Laura Bailey et Ashley Johnson.
Episode 8 	« Je le referais, sans hésitation » 	49 min 	August 11, 2020
Pour conclure cette série de Podcasts, nous discutons de la réalisation et de l’impact de la fin de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi qu’avec les acteurs Laura Bailey, Troy Baker et Ashley Johnson. 	Pour conclure cette série de Podcasts, nous discutons de la réalisation et de l’impact de la fin de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi qu’avec les acteurs Laura Bailey, Troy Baker et Ashley Johnson. 	Pour conclure cette série de Podcasts, nous discutons de la réalisation et de l’impact de la fin de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi qu’avec les acteurs Laura Bailey, Troy Baker et Ashley Johnson. 	Pour conclure cette série de Podcasts, nous discutons de la réalisation et de l’impact de la fin de The Last of Us Part II avec les auteurs Neil Druckmann et Halley Gross ainsi qu’avec les acteurs Laura Bailey, Troy Baker et Ashley Johnson.
== External links ==
*English podcast
*French podcast
== References ==
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