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Episode 204: We FINALLY Watched The Last of Us (HBO) – Full Season 1 Review Part 2

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Jay and Kevin dive deep into Season 1 of The Last of Us, the hit HBO adaptation of the legendary video game. From heartbreaking moments to intense survival horror, we break down what worked, what surprised us, and what didn’t quite land.

We talk about the performances from Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the emotional storytelling, and whether this series truly sets the gold standard for video game adaptations.

Was it faithful? Was it overhyped? And most importantly… how badly did it emotionally destroy us?

This is part 2 where we finish the journey and give our final ratings.

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Episode 203: We FINALLY Watched The Last of Us (HBO) – Full Season 1 Review – Part 1

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Jay and Kevin dive deep into Season 1 of The Last of Us, the hit HBO adaptation of the legendary video game. From heartbreaking moments to intense survival horror, we break down what worked, what surprised us, and what didn’t quite land.

We talk about the performances from Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the emotional storytelling, and whether this series truly sets the gold standard for video game adaptations.

Was it faithful? Was it overhyped? And most importantly… how badly did it emotionally destroy us?

This is Part [1/2] of our full Season 1 breakdown—stick around for Part 2 where we finish the journey and give our final ratings.

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Episode 202: When Nerd Shows Burn Too Bright – Part 2

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Join us as we break down which nerd shows had their time in the sun… and which ones might be past their prime.

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Episode 201: When Nerd shows Burn Too Bright – Part 1

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Join us as we break down which nerd shows had their time in the sun… and which ones might be past their prime.

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Episode 196: Fast Takes on Big Nerd Topics

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Jay and Kevin are back with Rapid Fire Reviews, where the rules are simple: quick questions, fast takes, and absolutely no time to overthink it.

We run through a series of pop culture, nerd, and storytelling topics and decide — on the spot — whether they’re overrated, underrated, genius, lazy, iconic, or exhausting.

Of course, what starts as rapid-fire takes quickly turns into debates, hot takes, and moments where we immediately regret our answers.

If you like fast-paced nerd discussions, strong opinions, and watching us struggle to keep things short, this episode is for you.

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Episode 186: Rapid Fire Nerd Takes

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Jay and Kevin are back with Rapid Fire Reviews, where the rules are simple: quick questions, fast takes, and absolutely no time to overthink it.

We run through a series of pop culture, nerd, and storytelling topics and decide — on the spot — whether they’re overrated, underrated, genius, lazy, iconic, or exhausting.

Of course, what starts as rapid-fire takes quickly turns into debates, hot takes, and moments where we immediately regret our answers.

If you like fast-paced nerd discussions, strong opinions, and watching us struggle to keep things short, this episode is for you.

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Episode 184: Stubbing Your Toe is a War Crime (and other Ratings)

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Kevin and Jay rate 50 random everyday things — from beard lice to the cold side of the pillow. Nothing is spared. Everything gets judged.

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Episode 180: Stranger Things: The End of an Era (Part 2)

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The series wraps with a heartfelt (and honest) message to the Duffer Brothers, touching on the impact the show had, the risks it took, and where it ultimately landed. Whether you loved the ending, hated it, or are still processing it, this episode is a thoughtful, passionate conversation about saying goodbye to one of Netflix’s biggest shows.

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Episode 179: Stranger Things: The End of an Era (Part 1)

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In part one of this series, Jay and Kevin sit down to talk through their full thoughts on the ending of Stranger Things. From the final moments to the overall journey of the series, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and how the ending felt after years of buildup. Each of them shares their personal take on the finale, reflects on the characters, themes, and emotional beats of the show, and discusses how Stranger Things stacks up as a complete series.

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Episode 171: Funny Nerd Debates: Would You Rather 3

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The questions get dumber, the stakes get higher, and the arguments get louder.

Kevin and Jay return for Round 3, where no fandom, franchise, or fantasy world is safe.

⚔️ Drop your own “Would You Rather” in the comments or send it to us for the next round!

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