Cordyceps Crew is an unofficial podcast dedicated to The Last of Us, a new HBO Original series. Developed in 2013 by Naughty Dog, this award winning video game captured the hearts of many, making it the perfect choice to be adapted into a television series. Brought to you by two gamers, our podcast will break down the key moments and narrative beats that give this story life. We hope to enjoy, together with you, the ebbs and flows of The Last of Us universe in its new form.
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Ricci and Clup discuss what we've been up to and our favorite duo finally arriving at THE DAMLike what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup discuss emails, new plans for the podcast, and one of the saddest parts of The Last of Us...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup discuss the dankest part of the game. The group of four must traverse the sewers outside Pittsburgh before meeting with Sam and Henry's group.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci discusses the similarities between The Last of Us and one of his favorite post-apocalyptic books, Swan Song by Robert McCammon.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Joel and Ellie meet another duo trying to escape the city. Will they work together to escape the clutches of the Hunters that control Pittsburgh? Or are they another group who cannot be trusted?Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netSupport the show
After narrowly escaping their initial encounter with the Hunters of Pittsburgh, Joel and Ellie must find a way out of the city. It won't be easy after they find themselves separated in a dilapidated hotel building, crawling with Hunters and infected alike...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup take a short break from their Last of Us Playthrough to discuss some of the major news circulating TLOU, HBO and Naughty Dog...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeThreads @cordyceps_crew@threads.netBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Joel and Ellie make their way West after procuring a car from Bill. When faced with a roadblock, the duo decide to take a shortcut through Pittsburgh. This turns out to be a pretty bad idea...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
After meeting Bill in unusual circumstances, Joel and Ellie are led on a dangerous procurement mission for a car battery. Yet, how dangerous can a long abandoned school in a post apocalyptical environment be...right?Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
After escaping Boston with dire consequences, Joel leads Ellie to Bill's Town. He believes that he can pull a favor from Bill and hopefully get a car for the journey ahead...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
The improbable trio of Joel, Tess and Ellie finally arrive at the Capitol Building only to find that the Fireflies are gone. Tess reveals a hard truth which serves as the impetus for the rest of the story...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup discuss what's left of Boston and Joel and Tess' attempt to bring Ellie to the Capitol building. A certain Museum makes things difficult for them...Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup discuss exiting the Boston QZ with our new "cargo". Join us as we play as Joel and attempt to smuggle Ellie out of the QZ with the help of Tess and Marlene.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup discuss the Boston QZ depicted in The Last of Us: Part 1. We are introduced to Joel 20 years after losing his daughter and his drug smuggling partner, Tess.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeSupport the showBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci goes solo (temporarily) and reads some listener EMAILS and RATINGS!We discuss Abby and the Writer's strike.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup discuss the iconic first 30 minutes of The Last of Us: Part 1Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeSupport the show
Ricci and Clup reminisce on their gaming history and discuss which games led them to The Last of Us.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
As our resident microbiologist, Clup leads a discussion on Cordyceps in nature and what a human infection might look like in reality. Is humanity doomed? Or is Cordyceps infecting humans mere fantasy?Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup give MORE bold predictions on the Season 2 Cast and the future of The Last of Us, presented by HBO. HEAVY SPOILER WARNING!!!Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clup give their bold predictions on Season 2 and the future of The Last of Us, presented by HBO. HEAVY SPOILER WARNING!!!Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp give their thoughts on Season 1 of The Last of Us, presented by HBO.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 9 of HBO's The Last of Us.A pregnant Anna places her trust in a lifelong friend and we learn about the details that lead to Ellie's immunity. Joel tries to comfort Ellie in his own way after a difficult trip to the Hospital. There's a giraffe, so that helps. Once reaching the Hospital, Joel must make a decision that could alter the course of humanity but more importantly, his relationship with Ellie.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 8 of HBO's The Last of Us.Ellie may have stitched up Joel, but he's not out of the woods yet. He is fighting an infection of the somewhat normal variety and desperately needs antibiotics. Ellie crosses paths with a group of survivors and tries to trade for medicine. She ends up getting more than she bargained for, but she is more than capable of protecting herself.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 7 of HBO's The Last of Us.After being severely wounded, Joel urges Ellie to leave and go back north to Tommy. In the moments of making her decision, Ellie is reminded of her relationship with Riley and how it feels to lose someone closest to you. She isn't ready to go through that again. Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 6 of HBO's The Last of Us.Joel and Ellie move deeper into dangerous territory in search of the Fireflies and Tommy. Life seems amazing in the small and cozy community of Jackson but Joel and Ellie must finish their journey, despite having found Tommy. The Fireflies have moved on from their base at the University and it costs our favorite duo a WHOLE LOT.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 5 of HBO's The Last of Us.After overtaking the Kansas City QZ, Kathleen leads a manhunt to find Henry, who sold out her brother. Joel and Ellie cross paths with the most wanted man in Kansas City and they work together to make an escape.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 4 of HBO's The Last of Us.Joel and Ellie make their way to Wyoming in search of Tommy. Their path is blocked in Kansas City and they are forced to abandon their truck when attacked by a rebel group guided by a vindictive leader. They are faced with a rude awakening by two unknown characters, who we can only assume are Henry and Sam.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Annie Wersching GoFundMeRicci and Clupp break down Episode 3 of HBO's The Last of Us.In this episode, Joel and Ellie head toward Bill and Frank's place on the dying wish of Tess and in desperate need of a regroup. Before we get there, we are treated to the beautiful life and partnership of Bill and Frank. In Bill's final thoughts to Joel in the form of a goodbye letter, he reminds Joel of his place in the world.Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 2 of HBO's The Last of Us.Joel, Tess, and Ellie carefully trek through what's left of Boston, just outside the Quarantine Zone. Will they make it to the Fireflies unscathed? What lurks beyond the walls of the QZ? Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Ricci and Clupp break down Episode 1 of HBO's The Last of Us.A fungal infection known as Cordyceps takes the mind of millions, and Joel Miller must find a way not to lose his own. Starting in 1968 and ending up in 2023, this episode takes us on a chaotic journey that leaves the world in disarray. Like what you heard? Follow us on our socials or reach out to us at cordycepscrew@gmail.comLinks:TwitterInstagramYouTubeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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