The 'Cast of Us: A Last of Us & Walking Dead 'Cast
Podcastica
232 episodes
5 days ago
Fans of The Walking Dead know it's so much more than a zombie show. It's an emotionally rich, character-driven series about love and loss, and found family, and the lengths we'd go through to protect the people we care about. That's what's kept us coming back all these years. (And also we like zombies.)
I’m Jason Cabassi. My cohost Karen and I started podcasting about The Walking Dead back in 2010. Along the way, I’ve appeared on the show a couple of times as a walker, hosted hundreds of Q&A panels with TWD actors at conventions across the U.S., and eventually teamed up with my current co-host, the witty and insightful Lucy Hinnie. Together—with some incredible guests—we’ve covered The Last of Us and every Walking Dead spinoff, from Fear to Dead City.
Right now, we’re enjoying a rewatch of the original series—with the full story in mind—and diving into the moments that still hit hard. Past guests on the podcast include Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Robert Kirkman, Angela Kang, Greg Nicotero, and many more.
And the most fun and fulfilling part of all this has absolutely been interacting with you guys and making it a conversation. So write in, send a voice message, and be part of it!
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Fans of The Walking Dead know it's so much more than a zombie show. It's an emotionally rich, character-driven series about love and loss, and found family, and the lengths we'd go through to protect the people we care about. That's what's kept us coming back all these years. (And also we like zombies.)
I’m Jason Cabassi. My cohost Karen and I started podcasting about The Walking Dead back in 2010. Along the way, I’ve appeared on the show a couple of times as a walker, hosted hundreds of Q&A panels with TWD actors at conventions across the U.S., and eventually teamed up with my current co-host, the witty and insightful Lucy Hinnie. Together—with some incredible guests—we’ve covered The Last of Us and every Walking Dead spinoff, from Fear to Dead City.
Right now, we’re enjoying a rewatch of the original series—with the full story in mind—and diving into the moments that still hit hard. Past guests on the podcast include Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Robert Kirkman, Angela Kang, Greg Nicotero, and many more.
And the most fun and fulfilling part of all this has absolutely been interacting with you guys and making it a conversation. So write in, send a voice message, and be part of it!
Email or send a voice message to us at talk@podcastica.com
Find us online at podcastica.com
Join our group at facebook.com/podcastica
Support us at patreon.com/jasoncabassi
We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into great TV for over a decade now. We're fans, and we aim to enhance your experience of these shows.
This week Carol, Tyreese, and the kids settle down in a nice little cottage amidst a grove of pecan trees and wildflowers, and it’s all very pretty and nice. Yep. That’s what happened. La la la la laaaa. Join Jason, Lucy, and guest Wendy to talk it out.
Who’s excited for me (Jason) and Karen to podcast regularly about a show again? If you are, subscribe to Wax Episodic where we’ll be covering Vince Gilligan’s upcoming new show, Pluribus (out Nov 7).
Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com
Jason and Karen’s interview with Brighton Sharbino: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/140-brighton-sharbino-lizzie
Next up: TWD S4E15 “Us”. Let us know your thoughts!
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Aside from Beth being kidnapped, I’d forgotten just about everything from this episode, but it was a great one, with some very entertaining exchanges between Bob and Sasha, and of course the moments that that launched a thousand Bethyl fan fictions :) I’m thrilled to be joined by Randy to talk it out (and Lucy will be back next week for The Grove if I can just find that car that drove off with her….).
PS We forgot to mention it on the podcast, but happy 15th anniversary to The Walking Dead ‘Cast / The ‘Cast of Us! Still loving it just as much as the day I started. And in honor of that….
ANNOUNCEMENT: Did you hear? Karen and I are going to be podcasting on a series together again! Yep, there’s an as-yet-untitled Vince Gilligan (creator of Breaking Bad) series coming this year, and Karen and I will be covering it on my new podcast, Wax Episodic.
I’ll also be covering other great shows on there, like the upcoming Alien: Earth show. I really want to make this one something special, guys. If you’re excited to hear me and Karen together again (and/or for Alien: Earth), please go and subscribe now so you’ll be ready for it.
You can go to waxepisodic.com and click through to your podcast platform to subscribe, or just search “Wax Episodic” anywhere you get podcasts. Cheers!
Jason’s interview with Emily Kinney: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/163-crossed-s5e7-emily-kinney-beth
Next up: TWD S4E14 “The Grove”. Let us know your thoughts!
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In this final episode of our Season 2 coverage of The Walking Dead: Dead City, Ben and Alex take a step back to reflect on the full season. We read and respond to all the amazing listener feedback submitted for the finale, sharing your thoughts, reactions, and standout moments. Then we dive into our overall impressions of the season—what worked, what surprised us, and what left us wanting more. We wrap things up by looking ahead to Season 3, discussing the storylines and character arcs we’re most excited (and hopeful) to see continue. Thanks for coming along for the ride!
Next up: We’ll be taking some time off to decompress after a busy first half of 2025 — Maybe go out side and take a walk? Get some fresh air? — And then Jason and Lucy will be back on July 21 (or so) to continue the Waking Dead rewatch! We left off with TWD S4E13 “Alone”, the one where Beth gets kidnapped. Let us know your thoughts.
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If you want something else to listen to in the meantime, Jason can be found over on Squid Game ‘Cast for the final season of that show now, and soon he’ll be releasing the first ep of his new podcast, Wax Episodica, covering the upcoming Alien: Earth series, and more exciting things to come. All of that can be found at podcastica.com.
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The long-awaited threequel in the 28 Days series was not at all what many (including us) expected. Was it what you expected? Join Jason, Lucy, Karen, and Pake to find out what we thought.
Next up: Listener feedback for the Dead City S2 finale and the season as a whole. Let us know your thoughts!
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Ben and Alex are joined once again by returning guest Becky for a jam-packed episode as we close out Season 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City! We kick things off by going through listener feedback for Episode 7, highlighting your thoughts, reactions, and theories. Then it’s full steam ahead into the Season 2 finale, “If History Were a Conflagration.” From Negan’s brutal standoff with Bruegel to Maggie’s heartbreaking decision, and the shifting alliances across Manhattan, we break down all the key moments and emotional turns that bring this explosive season to a close.
Next up: 28 Years Later! Let us know your thoughts!
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Ben and Alex are back for another deep dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, this time breaking down Episode 7 — “Novi Dan, Novi Početak.” We unpack Maggie’s tense and emotional mission to rescue Hershel, Negan’s desperate run through Bellevue for medicine, and the hallucinations that blur the line between past and present. Plus, we go through your listener feedback for Episode 6, sharing your thoughts, standout moments, and theories as the season edges closer to its finale.
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E8 “If History Were a Conflagration”. Let us know your thoughts!
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I couldn’t help but notice that several of our Podcastica hosts have voices that are… let’s just say, exceptionally rich and resonant. So I thought—why not get them all together for a fun, laid-back conversation? In this special episode of our usually Patreon-exclusive Listener Chitchat series, I’m joined by four of our deepest-voiced dudes, Erik, Jonathan, Greg, and Alex, to talk podcasting, fandoms, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, and whatever else comes up. It’s a relaxed hang with some of the smoothest voices on the network—just for the fun of it.
Enjoy!
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Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us
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In anticipation of next week’s release of the looonnng-awaited 28 Years Later, join Lucy, Karen, and Jason to talk about the zombie (okay zombie-esque) movie that changed the landscape for zombie and infection movies going forward. How do we think it held up? Find out!
Links:
Our coverage of 28 Weeks Later: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/24-28-weeks-later-top-5-zombie-movie-characters
28 DAYS LATER | Alternate Ending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_rx4bCbOgc
Creator to Creator: Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us) & Alex Garland (28 Years Later): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJUab499PVA
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E7 “Novi Dan, Novi Početak”. Let us know your thoughts!
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Ben and Alex are back to break down Episode 6 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 — “Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days.” We dig into all the big moments this week: Maggie and Hershel’s harrowing fight in the museum, Negan’s bold move against the Croat, and Ginny’s emotional turn. Plus, this episode marks the directorial debut of series star Lauren Cohan—and we’ll talk about how she did behind the camera. We also dive into your listener feedback for Episode 5, sharing your thoughts and theories as the season heads into its final stretch.
Next up: Jason, Karen, and Lucy talk 28 Days Later!
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Ben and Alex are back this week to break down Episode 5 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “The Bird Always Knows.” We dig into all the major moments—Negan’s failed peace attempt, Maggie’s narrow escape, and the explosive fallout between the Dama and the Croat. We also dive into your listener feedback from Episode 4 and share some great theories and reactions. As the season barrels toward its finale, the stakes are higher than ever—and we’re here to break it all down!
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E6 “Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come by These Days”. Let us know your thoughts.
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Here’s a bunch of thoughts and feedback from listeners to chew on as we start the looooooonnnnngggg wait until The Last of Us season 3.
After that, maybe head over to podcastica.com and check out which other shows we cover. Cheers!
Links:
The Last of Us Part I game story scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRdviLnmeMQ
The Last of Us Part II game story scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS804Qha0Fs
The Last of Us and Philosophy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-last-of-us-and-philosophy-william-irwin/21259599?ean=9781394221929&next=t
Next up: TWD: Dead City “The Bird Always Knows”. Let us know your thoughts.
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Ben and Alex are joined by special guest Becky this week for a deep dive into Episode 4 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “Feisty Friendly.” Together, the trio breaks down all the major moments—from the high-stakes arena showdown to the tense reunion between Maggie and Negan. We also take time to go through your feedback on Episode 3, highlighting listener thoughts, theories, and standout moments. With new alliances forming and old secrets surfacing, this episode is packed with tension—and so is our conversation!
Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E7 “Convergence”. Let us know your thoughts.
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It’s a convergence of podcast hosts this week as we’re all here with some pretty varied opinions and thoughts about this stormy season two finale.
And thanks for following along with us for another season of this show! We appreciate all you guys :) We’ll have a feedback ep probably early next week, so let us know your thoughts about the finale and the season as a whole.
After that Ben and Alex will be continuing on with coverage of Dead City S2, and then Lucy and Jason will be back to the Walking Dead rewatch, finishing out S4 and beyond.
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E4 “Feisty Friendly”. Let us know your thoughts.
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Jason is joined by Wendy this week to go over your feedback for this universally loved episode (Wendy liked it, too).
Carly’s Book Club Podcast on “Earth Abides”: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/earth-abides-by-george-r-stewart?utm_source=publication-search
Next up: The Last of Us S2E7, the season 2 finale! Let us know your thoughts.
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Ben and Alex are back to break down Episode 3 of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, “Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?” This week, we dive into the eerie new Central Park community, explore Hershel’s growing independence, and unpack Negan’s quiet but calculated moves behind enemy lines. Plus, we take time to read and react to your feedback from Episode 2—thanks to everyone who wrote in! As alliances shift and the mystery deepens, we’re here to guide you through all the twists, turns, and theories.
Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E6 “The Price” Let us know your thoughts!
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“Wonderful” is word that came up a few times to describe this episode. Just so nice to have Joel back if even just for one more story, and to see some of the happier times with Ellie. And it was really great to have all four of us, Lucy, Erik, Ben, and Jason, here to talk it out.
Next up: TWD: Dead City S2E3 “Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?” Let us know your thoughts!
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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!
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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=tdrHzzciJ3U
Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E5 “Feel Her Love”. Let us know your thoughts!
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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!
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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!
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The 'Cast of Us: A Last of Us & Walking Dead 'Cast
Fans of The Walking Dead know it's so much more than a zombie show. It's an emotionally rich, character-driven series about love and loss, and found family, and the lengths we'd go through to protect the people we care about. That's what's kept us coming back all these years. (And also we like zombies.)
I’m Jason Cabassi. My cohost Karen and I started podcasting about The Walking Dead back in 2010. Along the way, I’ve appeared on the show a couple of times as a walker, hosted hundreds of Q&A panels with TWD actors at conventions across the U.S., and eventually teamed up with my current co-host, the witty and insightful Lucy Hinnie. Together—with some incredible guests—we’ve covered The Last of Us and every Walking Dead spinoff, from Fear to Dead City.
Right now, we’re enjoying a rewatch of the original series—with the full story in mind—and diving into the moments that still hit hard. Past guests on the podcast include Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Robert Kirkman, Angela Kang, Greg Nicotero, and many more.
And the most fun and fulfilling part of all this has absolutely been interacting with you guys and making it a conversation. So write in, send a voice message, and be part of it!
Email or send a voice message to us at talk@podcastica.com
Find us online at podcastica.com
Join our group at facebook.com/podcastica
Support us at patreon.com/jasoncabassi
We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into great TV for over a decade now. We're fans, and we aim to enhance your experience of these shows.
