The Last of Us Nerds Podcast

In a recap of the fifth episode, "Feel Her Love," of HBO's "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob break down Ellie and Dina's growing relationship, the pair finding themselves in a lot of trouble before being saved by a familiar face and the brutal, spectacular final scene between Ellie and Nora.

In recapping the fourth episode, "Day One," of the second season of "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob discuss the introduction of Isaac as the leader of the WLF, the relationship between Ellie and Dina quickly quickly moving forward and the notable similarities and differences between the video game and TV show.

After the shocking second episode of "The Last of Us," Tom and Jacob recap episode three, "The Path," where we see the town of Jackson mourn and rebuild, Tommy lead the town in an important vote and Ellie and Dina made a big decision on their own.

In one of the most shocking episodes of recent television, Tom and Jacob discuss episode two of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Through the Valley" including the events involving Joel, Abby and Ellie, notable changes from the video game to the show and the battle at Jackson led by Tommy. 

Tom and Jacob recap the season two premiere of "The Last of Us" titled "Future Days," breaking down Joel and Ellie's fractured relationship, life in Jackson, the introduction of new characters like Abby and Dina and another masterfully adapated scene from the video game.

With season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us only two months away, Tom and Jacob revealed their most anticipated moments for the upcoming season based on The Last of Us Part II.

We finally have a release date - or month - for season two of HBO's The Last of Us. That, paired with a new trailer, gave Tom and Jacob plenty of reason to return for another episode to talk about what we know for the upcoming season, from the number of episodes to directors for the season. They also dive into the two trailers released and give some shot-by-shot breakdowns to see what we can learn about the upcoming season.

HBO dropped the first trailer for the second season of The Last of Us and Tom and Jacob have you covered with everything you need to know about it. First, the pair discuss the casting news for season two before looking at some quotes from director Craig Mazin about possible future seasons. Then, they do a full, shot by shot breakdown of the trailer for season two of The Last of Us on HBO.

After a long, long break, Tom and Jacob return to talk about the latest news surrounding The Last of Us. From the strikes (hooray unions!) pushing back season two to 2025, the series earning a host of nominations for the Emmy Awards including Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey and Last of Us 2 remaster news, there's plenty to talk about in a catch-up episode.

Tom and Jacob look back on the first season of HBO's "The Last of Us," rank their favorite episodes, discuss the best changes made by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin and discuss whether Pedro Pascal as Joel or Bella Ramsey as Ellie is more deserving of an Emmy.

Tom and Jacob recap the ninth episode and season finale of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Look For The Light," breaking down the decisions made by Marlene and Joel about Ellie's fate, the consequences of those actions and how the relationship between Ellie and Joel has evolved and changed forever.

Tom and Jacob recap the eighth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "When We Are In Need," breaking down the new dynamic of Ellie saving Joel, the introduction of a new villain in David and the challenges Ellie faces on her own with David and the new group.

Tom and Jacob recap the seventh episode of "The Last of Us" titled "Left Behind," breaking down the newly-revealed relationship between Ellie and Riley, the parallels between their relationship and Ellie and Joel's and the dynamic between FEDRA and the Fireflies that are revealed throughout the episode.

Tom and Jacob recap the sixth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Kin," including looking at Joel and Ellie's evolving relationship, the position that is putting Joel in with his own past as well as the relationship between brothers Tommy and Joel in Jackson, Wyoming.

Tom and Jacob recap the fifth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Survive and Endure," including comparing Sam and Henry from the show to the game, analyzing Ellie Williams and Joel Miller's developing relationship and the further introduction of Kathleen, Perry and a new infected type in the bloater.

Tom and Jacob recap the fourth episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" titled "Please Hold to My Hand." including the growing relationship between Joel Miller and Ellie Williams, the introduction of new characters in Kathleen and Perry and the arrival of Sam and Henry in the closing moments.

Tom and Jacob recap and review the third episode of HBO's "The Last of Us" including Joel Miller and Ellie Williams' growing relationship, a heartbreaking love story between Bill and Frank and the deviation from the source material from director Craig Mazin and writer and creator Neil Druckmann.

Jacob and Tom recap and review the second episode of HBO's The Last of Us, "Infected," discuss how Bella Ramsey has found in her stride in her portrayal of Ellie Williams, examine the changes Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin made from the game to the TV show and praise Anna Torv's work as Tess.

Jacob and Tom recap and review the pilot episode of The Last of Us, "When You're Lost In The Darkness," look at how Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin expertly adapted the hit video game to television and examine the performances of Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams.