When you’re lost in the darkness, Look for the Light. Hosted by Stuart Traynor (@stuartdrinkstea) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling), this podcast dives deep into every episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, exploring its characters, themes, and connections to the beloved video game. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the journey, join us each week as we navigate the heartbreak, hope, and humanity of Joel and Ellie’s world.
Before the highly anticipated premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, Jess and Stuart are taking a journey back through Season 1 to revisit every heartbreaking moment, unforgettable character, and hidden detail. Whether you’re catching up or reliving the story, join us as we break down the season.
New episodes every Monday!
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When you’re lost in the darkness, Look for the Light. Hosted by Stuart Traynor (@stuartdrinkstea) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling), this podcast dives deep into every episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, exploring its characters, themes, and connections to the beloved video game. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the journey, join us each week as we navigate the heartbreak, hope, and humanity of Joel and Ellie’s world.
Before the highly anticipated premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, Jess and Stuart are taking a journey back through Season 1 to revisit every heartbreaking moment, unforgettable character, and hidden detail. Whether you’re catching up or reliving the story, join us as we break down the season.
New episodes every Monday!
Follow us on all social media @lookforthelightpod
Watch us on YouTube! @LookfortheLightPod
Email us at lookforthelightpodcast@gmail.com
Season 1 comes to a close with heartbreak, giraffes, and one very morally complicated murder spree. In the finale of The Last of Us, we explore Ellie’s origin story, Joel’s unflinching love, and the impossible choice that changes everything.
We break down the haunting cold open featuring Ellie’s birth, the long-awaited arrival in Salt Lake City, and the bittersweet beauty of the giraffe scene. Then it’s off to the hospital, where Joel makes a devastating decision in the name of love, and lies about it in the name of peace.
We discuss the ethics of Joel’s rampage, whether the Fireflies ever gave Ellie a choice, and why this ending still sparks fierce debate a decade after the game’s release. Plus, we unpack the themes of autonomy, sacrifice, and what it really means to “save the world.”
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:54 – Ellie’s Birth
17:38 – Arrival in Salt Lake City
43:41 – The Hospital
1:07:46 – Joel and Ellie’s Escape
1:35:23 – Spoiler Section
New episodes every Monday!
Follow us on social media: @lookforthelightpod
Watch us on YouTube: @LookfortheLightPod
Email us: lookforthelightpodcast@gmail.com
Artwork by Olly Gibbs – www.ollygibbs.com
Music by Epidemic Sound
Look for the Light | The Last of Us Podcast
When you’re lost in the darkness, Look for the Light. Hosted by Stuart Traynor (@stuartdrinkstea) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling), this podcast dives deep into every episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, exploring its characters, themes, and connections to the beloved video game. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the journey, join us each week as we navigate the heartbreak, hope, and humanity of Joel and Ellie’s world.
Before the highly anticipated premiere of The Last of Us Season 2, Jess and Stuart are taking a journey back through Season 1 to revisit every heartbreaking moment, unforgettable character, and hidden detail. Whether you’re catching up or reliving the story, join us as we break down the season.
New episodes every Monday!
Follow us on all social media @lookforthelightpod
Watch us on YouTube! @LookfortheLightPod
Email us at lookforthelightpodcast@gmail.com
