Artifact 1: “Sad Town USA”

Now that Season One of HBO's The Last of Us has wrapped, Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann sit down once again to discuss the adaptation and reception of this landmark series. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream episodes of The Last of Us on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO'S The Last of Us Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Craig Mazin 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An examination of Abby’s character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Ian Alexander, Laura Bailey, and Ashley Johnson. ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An exploration of Ellie’s character and story arc with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, as well as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Shannon Woodward. ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An introduction to TLOU Part II with writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman, co-lead animator Almudena Soria and character concept artist Alexandria Neonakis.  ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Christian Spicer talks RPGs, tension, and horror with screenwriter and director Nia DaCosta. ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Christian Spicer talks roller coasters, giraffes, and a father’s love with writer Marc Bernardin. ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Christian Spicer talks cowardice, found family, and personal vendettas with actor and cosplayer Mica Burton. ESRB RATING: Mature 17+ with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices