The 'Cast of Us: A Last of Us & Walking Dead 'Cast

Another round of feedback for another thrilling (yet uneven?) episode. Erik and Jason are thrilled to be joined this week by longtime friend and listener, Pi’ilani!Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E6 Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Ben and Alex are back with another deep dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2! First, we share and respond to some great listener feedback on the Season 2 premiere, highlighting what fans loved, questioned, and are hoping to see as the story unfolds. Then we shift gears into our full breakdown of Episode 2, “Another Sh*tty Lesson,” covering the escalating danger in Manhattan, key character developments, and what Negan’s latest choices might mean moving forward. Tensions are rising, alliances are shifting—don’t miss this jam-packed discussion!Also, make sure to check out the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus on YouTube featuring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan that we discussed on this week's episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdrHzzciJ3UNext up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E5 “Feel Her Love”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three incredibly tense, thrilling sequences this ep, in the warehouse with the smart infected, in the park with the Seraphites and their gruesome disemboweling ceremony, and in the hospital basement with Ellie cornering Nora and demanding to know where Abby is. We gotta admit, this episode is pretty much Erik and Jason gushing the whole way through. Enjoy!Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E2 “Another Shitty Lesson”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here’s Jason, Lucy, Erik, and Daphne to go through another round of your fantastic feedback. Thanks everyone! We really love how thoughtful you guys are. Next up: The Last of Us S2E5. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City kicks off with tension, grit, along with some new questions and Ben and Alex are here to break it all down. In this episode, we explore where the story picks up after last season, take a closer look at where Maggie and Negan are as this new season kicks off, and dive into the new threats taking shape across Manhattan. From surprise reveals to character shifts, we cover all the major moments from the premiere and share our thoughts on what this sets up for the road ahead.Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E4 "Day One". Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beautifully done episode this week with some intense thrills, touching moments, disturbing things, incredible fidelity to the game, and a few things we thought were a miss. Join Jason, Erik, and Ben to talk it out. Next up: The Walking Dead: Dead City S2E1 “Power Equals Power”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Lucy and Jason as we go through your insightful, illuminating, entertaining feedback this week. Such a pleasure as always.Next up: The Last of Us S2E4 L et us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and Alex take a trip back to the grim, gritty streets of Manhattan as they recap all the key moments from Season 1 of The Walking Dead: Dead City. From Maggie and Negan’s uneasy alliance to the chaos left in their wake, we revisit the major plotlines, characters, and surprises that defined the season. Plus, we gear up for the Season 2 premiere with fresh theories, expectations, and what we’re most excited to see next. Whether you're catching up or just need a quick refresher, this episode has you covered!Next up: Feedback on The Last of Us S2E3 “The Path”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We take a beat this week to grief, and plan our revenge, of course. Grab your maps and your rations, and join Erik, Ben, and Rima as we talk it out!Next up: Feedback on The Last of Us S2E3 “The Path”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You guys sent such heartfelt thoughts about this episode, this landmark piece of TV, and we appreciate you for it! So great. Thank you all. P.S. There’s a lot of laughter in this podcast, because you know what the alternative would be. Adrift (feat. Laura Bailey and Ashley Johnson), from Stray Gods!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HMq_9-Nn-A Next up: The Last of Us S2E3 “Through the Valley”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode changes everything. It’s rough one, and also, we’re so glad they did it justice. Join Erik, Ben, and Jason as we talk it out. Next up: Listener feedback and news on The Last of Us S2E2 “Through the Valley”. We’re really looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say about this one. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us—Ben joins Jason and Erik to go over your thoughts and comments about the season two premiere, plus some news about the show. Good times!Next up: The Last of Us S2E2. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s sad to see Ellie and Joel not getting along, but it’s great to be back in Jackson. We’re pretty thrilled with this first episode back. Join Erik and Jason to talk it out! Click click click. Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E1 “Future Days”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here’s our final Last of Us pre-season ep, as Lucy and Jason refresh you guys on the events of season one and talk about what stood out, plus our hopes for season two! Next up: The Last of Us S2E1 “Future Days”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Before we get to The Last of Us S2 here’s the repost I promised, from back in 2020 when Erik and I (Jason) were fresh off their first playthrough of The Last of Us Part II and eager to express how freaking great we thought it was! But fair warning! Season 2 will more-or-less follow the plot of the game, so don’t listen unless you’ve played or watched the game, or if you don’t mind spoilers. There’s a ~30-minute non-spoilery segment up front where we talk about gameplay and things like that, and then a ~45-minute super-spoilery-AF segment. Next week, Lucy and Jason will be back with a season 1 catch-up that won’t have any S2 spoilers. Next up: The Last of Us Season One Catch-Up, with Lucy and Jason. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Last of Us season 2 is just around the corner, premiering Sunday April 13, and we’re excited!!! Join Jason, Erik, and Ben to chat about the new season.SPOILER WARNING: This episode is divided into two segments, with different levels of spoilery-ness:1: News about the upcoming season, with LIGHT to MEDIUM spoilers. We talk about some of the characters and broad-setups for storylines. If you don’t mind the kinds of spoilers that appear in trailers and pre-season news articles, you’re safe listening to this segment.      2: Our thoughts and hopes on how the series will play out, based on what we know about the games, with HEAVY spoilers about what happened in the games, which often aligns with the show. Only listen to this if you’ve played or watched the games, or you don’t care at all about spoilers.Next week, Lucy and Jason will be back with a season 1 catch-up that won’t have any S2 spoilers. Links:Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC3C7GMMfDU Creator to Creator: Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us) & Alex Garland (28 Years Later): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJUab499PVANext up: The Last of Us Season One Catch-Up, with Lucy and Jason. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Never have I ever realized how much of a turning point this episode was for Daryl. It was a pleasure to talk it out with Lucy and special guest Dina. Cheers!the Mountain Goats - Up The Wolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztAjEgVEveI Next up: We’re shifting focus to The Last of Us, with some news and thoughts about the upcoming season. Are you looking forward to it? Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re thrilled to be joined by Renae Murray this week for our discussion of this ep where, among other things, her boo Rick shows what he’s made of :PNext up: TWD S4E12 “Claimed”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Felt like a bunch of cool little mini-movies this week as our people are scattered and in various stages of hope and despair. And psychosis. Pro tip: Never hire Lizzie as your babysitter. Robot Chicken - The Walking Dead Special | Terminus, The Musical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUt9sJC32vM Next up: TWD S4E11 “Claimed”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a great coming of age episode for Carl, maybe his best episode in the series. Jiggy jar jar doo! (Dur dur dur dee dur!)Next up: TWD S4E10 “Inmates”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy