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Bonus Ep: Why ‘The Last of Us’ TV Show May End Up Being Better than the Game

NOTE: This episode contains massive SPOILERS for The Last of Us Part II videogame, which you should assume will also spoil the TV show. Listener beware.In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the biggest changes between The Last of Us Part II videogame and the show. How is the show handling the WLF and why might that leave the story in a better place than the game? Listen to hear us discuss.Links:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: Andor Season 2 Eps 4-6 (with Patrick Willems)

In this bonus episode of Decoding TV, David and Patrick Willems discuss the next three episodes of Andor Season 2:* Ep 4 - Ever Been to Ghorman?* Ep 5 - I Have Friends Everywhere* Ep 6 - What a Festive EveningWe’ll be doing a podcast episode for each of the four Andor drops.This batch introduces us to the world of Ghorman. What parallels is the show trying to draw between the Ghormans and our world? Have we ever seen Luthen more light-hearted than in these episodes? And how do we feel about the state of the Karn/Meero #karntent at this point? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more. Links:* Subscribe to Patrick’s YouTube channel* Read Dan Gvozden’s recap of these episodes* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ep. 65 - 'The Last of Us' S2E03 Is the Calm Before the Storm

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare The Last of Us videogame with the show.In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what’s happening in the world of television, then dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal.Is Max a streaming service that is impossible to cancel? Why is Netflix so opposed to theatrical filmgoing? And what responsibility do actors have in accepting roles for shows with controversial figures involved? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:* The Last of Us Season 2 episode 4 (HBO)* The Rehearsal Season 2 episode 3 (HBO)Shownotes:* 01:30 - TV News* Max prepares to crack down on password sharing* Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO* 60 Minutes explains the resignation of Bill Owens* Ted Sarandos says stuff* John Lithgow Didn’t Expect Backlash* 35:30 - The Last of Us Season 2* Ep 3 - The Path* 1:08:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2* Ep 2 - Star PotentialLinks:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: Why We Aren't Big Fans of 'The Last of Us Part II' Videogame and Comparing Abby's Big Scene

NOTE: This episode contains massive SPOILERS for The Last of Us Part II videogame, which you should assume will also spoil the TV show. Listener beware.In this bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss the biggest changes between The Last of Us Part II videogame and the show. Plus: it’s time to share our overall thoughts on the videogame and why we weren’t huge fans when it released a few years ago. Links:* Check out Christian’s videogame podcast DLC* Subscribe to Christian’s newsletter about videogames* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Bonus Ep: Our Favorite Characters and Subplots in 'The Pitt' Season 1

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David and Patrick discuss what they thought of The Pitt’s debut season, what their favorite subplots were, and what they’d like to see in a second season of the show (which has already been renewed).Links:* Listen to Patrick’s videogame podcast, Remap Radio* Subscribe to Patrick’s newsletter, Crossplay* Subscribe to this podcast on YouTube* Follow this podcast on Instagram* Follow this podcast on Tiktok* Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything* Follow David on Instagram* Follow David on Tiktok Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.