The Last of Us Podcast

Host Troy Baker, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, and co-writer Halley Gross discuss the epic season finale. They chat about Ellie and Abby's showdown, the cliffhanger, and what excites them most about making Season 3.

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are joined by co-writer Halley Gross. They chat about why they structured Episode 6 around Ellie's birthdays and why they didn't want to change a thing about the Apollo launch scene.

Troy Baker, Craig Mazin, and Neil Druckmann unpack Episode 5. They share how they made spores more menacing, which happy accident made its way into the show, how the game's audio team developed an entire whistle language for the Seraphites, and more.

Troy Baker, Craig Mazin, and Neil Druckmann unpack the action in Episode 4. How did the explosive opening come about? What went on behind the scenes of the subway station sequence? And what crucial scene did the team feel pressure to get exactly right?

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann discuss the aftermath of Joel's death and the attack on Jackson. How do Ellie and Tommy pick up the pieces? Who decides what justice looks like? What's next for Dina and Ellie's relationship?

Troy Baker, 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.

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the Season 2 premiere. What's going on between Joel and Ellie? What do the new characters bring to the story? And why were Craig and Neil scared after the succes fo Season 1?