The Last of Us Podcast

Host Troy Baker talks with The Last of Us co-creators -- writer/director Craig Mazin and video game creator Neil Druckmann -- about how they brought this new HBO Original series to life. They also unpack key scenes and themes from Episode 1.

Troy Baker talks with executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann about Episode 2, Infected. They discuss why it was important for the actors to not play the video game and share a key scene from Tess's backstory that was written but never shot.

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of Bill and Frank. They also reveal an Easter egg reference to the game at the end of Episode 3.

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.

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack Episode 5. They talk about why they made Sam deaf in the show and how they cast the role. Also, Neil gives a 101 on the various Infected you see onscreen -- Bloaters and all.

Host Troy Baker and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack the emotional crossroads inside Episode 6, including how they carefully adapted a beloved argument between Joel and Ellie from the game.