HBO's The Last of Us Podcast

HBO's The Last of Us Podcast is the official companion podcast series for HBO's The Last of Us, produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios. It is hosted by —the voice actor for Joel Miller in the video games—who sits down with series creators and for a scene-by-scene deep dive of each episode.WarnerMedia (December 20, 2022). "What's New On HBO Max This January". WarnerMedia. Accessed January 8, 2022.
The podcast aired on HBO Max and all major streaming platforms alongside the show's premiere on January 15, 2023, with new episodes releasing each Sunday for a total of nine installments.Dinsdale, Ryan (January 9, 2023). "The Last of Us HBO Show Is Getting a Companion Podcast Hosted by Troy Baker". IGN. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
== Episodes ==
Video 	Episode 	Title 	Runtime 	Airdate
center|150px	Preview 	Coming soon: HBO's The Last of Us Podcast 	1 min 	January 9, 2023
center|150px	Dying to know more about The Last of Us? Join Host and the co-creators of this new HBO original series, and , for an insightful conversation about the thrilling story of survival. The official The Last of Us Podcast will come out on January 15, after the series premiere at 9 pm EST on HBO and HBO Max. 	Dying to know more about The Last of Us? Join Host and the co-creators of this new HBO original series, and , for an insightful conversation about the thrilling story of survival. The official The Last of Us Podcast will come out on January 15, after the series premiere at 9 pm EST on HBO and HBO Max. 	Dying to know more about The Last of Us? Join Host and the co-creators of this new HBO original series, and , for an insightful conversation about the thrilling story of survival. The official The Last of Us Podcast will come out on January 15, after the series premiere at 9 pm EST on HBO and HBO Max. 	Dying to know more about The Last of Us? Join Host and the co-creators of this new HBO original series, and , for an insightful conversation about the thrilling story of survival. The official The Last of Us Podcast will come out on January 15, after the series premiere at 9 pm EST on HBO and HBO Max.
center|150px	Episode 1 	"When You're Lost in the Darkness" 	43 min 	January 15, 2023
center|150px	Host talks with The Last of Us co-creators—writer/director () and the creator of The Last of Us video game —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. (transcript) 	Host talks with The Last of Us co-creators—writer/director () and the creator of The Last of Us video game —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. (transcript) 	Host talks with The Last of Us co-creators—writer/director () and the creator of The Last of Us video game —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. (transcript) 	Host talks with The Last of Us co-creators—writer/director () and the creator of The Last of Us video game —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. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 2 	"Infected" 	35 min 	January 23, 2023
center|150px	Host Troy Baker talks with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann who reveal that episode 2 of the series is about the . They discuss why it was important for the actors (namely and ) to not play the video game and they share a key scene from 's backstory that was written but never shot. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker talks with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann who reveal that episode 2 of the series is about the . They discuss why it was important for the actors (namely and ) to not play the video game and they share a key scene from 's backstory that was written but never shot. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker talks with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann who reveal that episode 2 of the series is about the . They discuss why it was important for the actors (namely and ) to not play the video game and they share a key scene from 's backstory that was written but never shot. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker talks with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann who reveal that episode 2 of the series is about the . They discuss why it was important for the actors (namely and ) to not play the video game and they share a key scene from 's backstory that was written but never shot. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 3 	"Long, Long Time" 	48 min 	January 29, 2023
center|150px	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of and . Craig and Neil also reveal the thinking behind casting and to portray this middle-aged love and reveal an Easter egg reference to the game that shows up at the end of the episode. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of and . Craig and Neil also reveal the thinking behind casting and to portray this middle-aged love and reveal an Easter egg reference to the game that shows up at the end of the episode. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of and . Craig and Neil also reveal the thinking behind casting and to portray this middle-aged love and reveal an Easter egg reference to the game that shows up at the end of the episode. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of and . Craig and Neil also reveal the thinking behind casting and to portray this middle-aged love and reveal an Easter egg reference to the game that shows up at the end of the episode. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 4 	"Please Hold to My Hand" 	35 min 	February 5, 2023
center|150px	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. (transcript) 	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. (transcript) 	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. (transcript) 	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. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 5 	"Endure and Survive" 	1 hr 4 min 	February 10, 2023
center|150px	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack episode 5. They talk about why they made deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Montreal Woodard) and (), 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–s and all. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack episode 5. They talk about why they made deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Montreal Woodard) and (), 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–s and all. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack episode 5. They talk about why they made deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Montreal Woodard) and (), 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–s and all. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack episode 5. They talk about why they made deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Montreal Woodard) and (), 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–s and all. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 6 	"Kin" 	53 min 	February 19, 2023
center|150px	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 brought the of to life, and how carefully they adapted a beloved argument between Joel and Ellie from the game. (transcript)	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 brought the of to life, and how carefully they adapted a beloved argument between Joel and Ellie from the game. (transcript)	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 brought the of to life, and how carefully they adapted a beloved argument between Joel and Ellie from the game. (transcript)	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 brought the of to life, and how carefully they adapted a beloved argument between Joel and Ellie from the game. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 7 	"Left Behind" 	1 hr 3 min 	February 26, 2023
center|150px	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and 's relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie's scar. They geek out over arcades, malls, and and share how they brought all those sights and sounds to life on screen. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and 's relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie's scar. They geek out over arcades, malls, and and share how they brought all those sights and sounds to life on screen. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and 's relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie's scar. They geek out over arcades, malls, and and share how they brought all those sights and sounds to life on screen. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann break down the Ellie and 's relationship and tease the backstory of Ellie's scar. They geek out over arcades, malls, and and share how they brought all those sights and sounds to life on screen. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 8 	"When We Are in Need" 	44 min 	March 5, 2023
center|150px	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 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. (transcript) 	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 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. (transcript) 	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 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. (transcript) 	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 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. (transcript)
center|150px	Episode 9 	"Look for the Light" 	1 hr 11 min 	March 13, 2023
center|150px	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest , who played Ellie in the game and plays 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 with Ellie. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest , who played Ellie in the game and plays 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 with Ellie. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest , who played Ellie in the game and plays 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 with Ellie. (transcript) 	Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by special guest , who played Ellie in the game and plays 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 with Ellie. (transcript)
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