Lucy, Wendy, and Sydney are here to wrap up coverage of season one of the electrifying (bzzzt) Amazon Prime series, The Power. The Power is a thrilling sci-fi drama series based on the bestselling novel by Naomi Alderman. It explores what happens when women around the world suddenly gain the ability to electrocute people with their fingers, creating a radical shift in the balance of power. Next up on the podcast: I think we’ll be covering the first half of the Apple TV+ dystopian show, Silo....

Alright, it’s the beginning of the end for Fear the Walking Dead! And we decided to publish our first FTWD round-table rant (covering the S8 premiere) on the podcast to give you an idea what these will be like before we move then over to be Patreon-exclusive. And fair warning, this IS the rantiest of rants. • I’m joined this time by Lucy and fellow Zedhead Cassie, and I’ll have a new round-table of Zedheads on each week. • If you decide you’d like to hear more of this, pledge any amount at...

GotG 3 is out and I (Jason) am so in love with it I thought let’s have a palate cleanser and cover it on the podcast! It was a joy to be joined by Randy “I’m a Zombie Guy” Stevenson to talk it out. Enjoy :) Next up: We’ll be wrapping up coverage of Amazon’s The Power season one, and we may also podcast on the first half of the new dystopian Apple TV+ show, Silo, based on the book series by Hugh Howey. Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the...

We’re so glad to be continuing our seasonal wrap-up crossover tradition with Chris and Jason from The Talking Dead podcast, this time of course for The Last of Us season one! As always, we had a great talk and it was really fun to get the perspective of our good pals from Canada :)If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part 1 over on talkingdeadpodcast.com. Next up: We’ll be wrapping up coverage of Amazon’s The Power season one, and we may also podcast on the first half of the new...

Evil Dead is back! So Rich, Chris, and Jason are resurrecting our old podcast, Evil Dead ‘Cast, from the depths of the underworld to talk it out. Spoilers: We thought it was pretty righteous. Next up: Our Last of Us season one wrap-up crossover with The Talking Dead podcast. Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the most for our rankings. And if you like what we’re doing, shoot us a rating or a review. Find us by going to thecastofus.com and...

All the buzz lately is about Beef, Steven Yeun and Ali Won’s Netflix series, and so of course we had to cover it. It’s a tale of road rage and revenge, written and directed by by Korean director Lee Sung Jin, and Steven and Ali acted the hell out of it! Join Jason, Karen, David, and Karen S. for an in-depth look!Next up: Evil Dead Rise!Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the most for our rankings. And if you like what we’re doing, shoot us a...

Join Lucy, Karen, and Wendy for an impassioned talk about the new Amazon series, The Power. “The world of The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, all teenage girls in the world develop the power to electrocute people at will. It's hereditary, it's inbuilt, and it can't be taken away from them. Coming alive to the thrill of pure power: the ability to hurt or even kill by releasing electrical jolts from their fingertips, they rapidly learn they can...

It’s our final feedback ep for season one of The Last of Us, and the gangs all here. Big thanks from Lucy, Rima, Erik, Ben, and Jason for a fantastic season you guys. Cheers!!! As always, we’ll be continuing to podcast at least twice a month, so keep us in your feed if you want to hear more. Coming up:  • Beef, the Steven Yeun Netflix series. • Evil Dead Rise, the upcoming newest movie in the classic Evil Dead series. • Beau is Afraid, the Ari Aster surrealist comedy horror starring Joaquin...

Here we are at the (bittersweet?) end of this incredible series! It’s been such a fulfilling experience for all of us, with the show being so fantastic and you guys being so engaged and supportive and terrific. Thanks everybody. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason for our thoughts on the finale, and then all five of us should be back in a few days with the listener feedback ep.  News articles • The Last of Us Show Set's Zombie Word Ban Addressed By Creator:...

Despite (or because of?) the disturbing subject matter, Lucy and I (Jason) had a lot of fun with this one, and also as always we’re honored that you guys share so much with us. Many emotions were felt. Cheers! Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcastica Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com. Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice...

Brutal f#@ing episode this week! Rima, Erik, and Ben are here to talk it out, including an enthusiastic Game Talk segment. Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcastica Contest • You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected. • We’ll also give out two runner-up prizes of one tribute poster each. • How to enter: • Send in your best impersonation of any of the...

Some pretty varied opinions about this week’s ep. Most of you were moved by it, and some just ready to get back to Joel and Ellie’s story. As always, tons of great feedback, and you really got me (Jason) and Rima laughing through some of it :)  Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcastica Contest • You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected. • We’ll also...

Another beautiful yet tragic episode this week, that deepens Ellie’s character and pushes our nostalgia buttons. Join Karen, Lucy, and Jason to talk it out.  Contest • You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected. • We’ll also give out two runner-up prizes of one tribute poster each. • How to enter: • Send in your best impersonation of any of the characters in the show. You can do that by re-enacting a scene, or just giving them...

Your feedback continues to be fun, deep, insightful, enthusiastic, and thought-provoking, leading us to talk about new and different aspect of each episode. Thanks guys! This week Jason and Ben are joined by special guest Pake of Strange Indeed and the Run for Your Lives podcast.  Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com. Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice to help boost us in the rankings. And if you...

Another change of pace this week, as Joel reaches Tommy in Jackson, WY, and comes to terms with what he’s gotta do. Such a great episode: at times funny, tense, heartbreaking, awkward and uncomfortable, moving, inspiring, and ultimately, incredibly worrying.  Links: • Pedro Pascal SNL Skit “Waking Up”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GEWSNylwS8 • Rutina Wesley wanted to play Maria in The Last of Us her way: 'I was up for the challenge’:...

Here ya go, it’s more in-depth, heartfelt feedback from you guys on yet another shocker of an episode of The Last of Us, read and responded to this time by Rima, Erik, and special guest Kristin. Enjoy! Links: • ‘The Last of Us’ Crew Was ‘Banned’ From Saying Zombie on Set: ‘We Weren’t Allowed to Say the Z Word’: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-last-of-us-crew-banned-saying-zombie-set-1235522423/ Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to...

Yet another heartbreaking episode this week, plus a horde of infected! Incredible. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason as we talk it all out. Links: • Melanie Lynskey Has Never Been on a Set as Overwhelming as The Last of Us: https://www.vulture.com/article/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-interview.html • The Child Clicker's Audition Tape For The Last Of Us Was Pure Nightmare Fuel:...

Your feedback spans the gamut this week from the deeply heartfelt to the punniest of the puns and everything in between. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason as we talk it out! Links: • Ben’s Wilhelm podcast: wilhelmpodcast.com  • Zombie' Parasite Cordyceps Fungus Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/vijGdWn5-h8 • Attack of the Killer Fungi | Planet Earth | BBC: https://youtu.be/o57imEfknMQ Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to...

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.  And we kinda loved that Joel and Ellie bonding over puns in this ep, and all the great video-gamey fights, and that the show continues to surprise us and change things up. We also had a few quibbles, and an extra-long Game Talk segment. Enjoy! Pedro Pascal’s excellent SNL monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsYGlZkevEg  Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to...

Here is Karen, Lucy, and Jason’s reaction to this week’s stirring episode of The Last of Us, along with two and a half hours of your thoughts too. Enjoy! Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com. Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice to help boost us in the rankings. And if you like what we’re doing, shoot us a rating or a review. You can find where we’re at by going to thecastofus.com.  Next up: The...

Oh my gosh, what a surprisingly beautiful and heartbreaking episode this week. Rima, Erik, and Ben talk it out.  And in a few days, join Jason, Lucy, and special guest Karen (!) for the listener feedback episode.  Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com. Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice to help boost us in the rankings. And if you like what we’re doing, shoot us a rating or a review. You can find...

Another week of fresh insights and fun from you guys on the latest episode. Interesting to see some recurring themes (like a few of you forgot to breathe during the clicker scene). Join Jason, Erik, and Ben as we read / play and respond to all your feedback! Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com. Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice to help boost us in the rankings. And if you like what we’re doing,...

Okay, after that clicker scene I may not ever need to watch any other “zombie-esque” show again. So freaking cool!! And so much to love about the rest of the show, too. Get ready for some deep appreciation (along with a few very minor quibbles) from Jason, Rima, and Erik.  Did you tell your friends who love this show about us? We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com. Cheers guys. Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s what helps the most for our...

You heard what we thought of the premiere, now check out what other listeners thought! Some surprising and insightful comments here, and a whole lot of high praise (with a few grains of salt thrown in to bring things down to earth). So great that so many of you sent in your thoughts! Clearly this show is resonating with Walking Dead fans, and that of course makes us really happy. So looking forward to the rest of the season. Here’s that Bella Ramsay movie, Catherine Called Birdy, that Robin...