Synopsis
AMC's hit show The Walking Dead is a thrilling zombie epic, and we're stoked! We're your hosts, Jason and Karen, and we love all things that shamble, lurch, and crave brrrrrraaaaaaaiiiiinnnssss! We're proud to be the #1 Walking Dead podcast and winner of best Entertainment podcast in the 2013 People's Choice Podcast Awards. Guests on our show have included Andrew Lincoln (Rick), Norman Reedus (Daryl), Danai Gurira (Michonne), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Scott Wilson (Hershel), Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Chandler Riggs (Carl), Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese), Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori), Laurie Holden (Andrea), writer/creator Robert Kirkman, special effects guru Greg Nicotero, and showrunner Scott Gimple. Jump on board and celebrate The Walking Dead with us! Find out more at www.walkingdeadcast.com.
Episodes
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653: "Bridge Partners Are Hard to Come By These Days" (TWD: Dead City S2E6)
12/06/2025 Duration: 01h24minBen 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!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.
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652: "The Bird Always Knows" (TWD: Dead City S2E5)
11/06/2025 Duration: 01h24minBen 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.You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &
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651: "Convergence" (The Last of Us S2E7) Listener Feedback
03/06/2025 Duration: 02h52minHere’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=tNext up: TWD: Dead City “The Bird Always Knows”. Let us know your thoughts.You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquirie
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650: "Feisty Friendly" (TWD: Dead City S2E4) New Just now
29/05/2025 Duration: 02h48sBen 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.You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: http
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649: "Convergence" (The Last of Us S2E7)
28/05/2025 Duration: 02h48sIt’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.You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: htt
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648: "The Price" (The Last of Us S2E6) Listener Feedback
22/05/2025 Duration: 01h51minJason 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-searchNext up: The Last of Us S2E7, the season 2 finale! Let us know your thoughts.You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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647: "Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?" (TWD: Dead City S2E3)
21/05/2025 Duration: 01h35minBen 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!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co
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646: "The Price" (The Last of Us S2E6)
20/05/2025 Duration: 01h39min“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!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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645: "Feel Her Love" (The Last of Us S2E5) Listener Feedback
16/05/2025 Duration: 01h36minAnother 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!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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644: "Another Shitty Lesson" (TWD: Dead City S2E2)
14/05/2025 Duration: 01h52minThis 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=tdrHzzciJ3UNext up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E5 “Feel Her Love”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at fa
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643: "Feel Her Love" (The Last of Us S2E5)
13/05/2025 Duration: 01h31minThree 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!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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642: "Day One" (The Last of Us S2E4) Listener Feedback + News
08/05/2025 Duration: 02h06minHere’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!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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641: "Power Equals Power" (TWD: Dead City S2E1)
07/05/2025 Duration: 01h15minSeason 2 of The Walking Dead: Dead City kicks off with tension, grit, along with some new questions and Ben and Alex are here to break it all down. In this episode, we explore where the story picks up after last season, take a closer look at where Maggie and Negan are as this new season kicks off, and dive into the new threats taking shape across Manhattan. From surprise reveals to character shifts, we cover all the major moments from the premiere and share our thoughts on what this sets up for the road ahead.Next up: Listener feedback for The Last of Us S2E4 "Day One". Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https:/
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640: "Day One" (The Last of Us S2E4)
06/05/2025 Duration: 01h33minBeautifully done episode this week with some intense thrills, touching moments, disturbing things, incredible fidelity to the game, and a few things we thought were a miss. Join Jason, Erik, and Ben to talk it out. Next up: The Walking Dead: Dead City S2E1 “Power Equals Power”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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639: "The Path" (The Last of Us S2E3) Listener Feedback
02/05/2025 Duration: 01h44minJoin Lucy and Jason as we go through your insightful, illuminating, entertaining feedback this week. Such a pleasure as always.Next up: The Last of Us S2E4 L et us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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638: The Walking Dead: Dead City Catch-Up
01/05/2025 Duration: 01h18minBen and Alex take a trip back to the grim, gritty streets of Manhattan as they recap all the key moments from Season 1 of The Walking Dead: Dead City. From Maggie and Negan’s uneasy alliance to the chaos left in their wake, we revisit the major plotlines, characters, and surprises that defined the season. Plus, we gear up for the Season 2 premiere with fresh theories, expectations, and what we’re most excited to see next. Whether you're catching up or just need a quick refresher, this episode has you covered!Next up: Feedback on The Last of Us S2E3 “The Path”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/
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637: "The Path" (The Last of Us S2E3)
29/04/2025 Duration: 01h40minWe take a beat this week to grief, and plan our revenge, of course. Grab your maps and your rations, and join Erik, Ben, and Rima as we talk it out!Next up: Feedback on The Last of Us S2E3 “The Path”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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636: "Through the Valley" Listener Feedback
25/04/2025 Duration: 02h14minYou guys sent such heartfelt thoughts about this episode, this landmark piece of TV, and we appreciate you for it! So great. Thank you all. P.S. There’s a lot of laughter in this podcast, because you know what the alternative would be. Adrift (feat. Laura Bailey and Ashley Johnson), from Stray Gods!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HMq_9-Nn-A Next up: The Last of Us S2E3 “Through the Valley”. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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635: "Through the Valley" (The Last of Us S2E2)
22/04/2025 Duration: 01h28minThis episode changes everything. It’s rough one, and also, we’re so glad they did it justice. Join Erik, Ben, and Jason as we talk it out. Next up: Listener feedback and news on The Last of Us S2E2 “Through the Valley”. We’re really looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say about this one. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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634: "Future Days" Listener Feedback + News
17/04/2025 Duration: 01h16minReposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us—Ben joins Jason and Erik to go over your thoughts and comments about the season two premiere, plus some news about the show. Good times!Next up: The Last of Us S2E2. Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi • Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy