Dear Podcast Listener,

I hope this email finds you well. It's time to officially introduce you to a Patreon-only conversation.

This week's episode recounts our thoughts on The Last of Us Ep 7 & 8 portrayals of leadership and control. How a man in charge of the community uses his power of control who gets access in the community.

The show explores different interpretations of love and how it can be messy and complicated, with Ellie and Riley's relationship being a prime example. Ellie is a child who has never received proper support and has always been on her own. In contrast, Riley had experienced having a family and love before, so if she had survived, it would have been a different experience for her compared to Ellie. For Ellie, this is her first time experiencing love, and it is a significant loss for her.

In addition to love, the podcast also touches upon other themes in the show, such as survival, racism, and leadership. The speakers found it interesting that there was a pattern of white people getting a second chance while people of color didn't in some organizations, including the military. The podcast also delves into the idea that two teenagers can discuss ideologies without fully committing to them.

Finally, the speakers provide their take on the show's portrayal of gender roles and conservatism. They observe that women seemed in servitude, while men held leadership positions and had guns (episode 8). Additionally, the leader of the group adopted a family after the husband was killed, suggesting that the followership might be tied to men getting women allocated to them by the leader's Bible interpretations.

Overall, this week's episode covered a wide range of topics, and we hope that you found it thought-provoking and engaging.

Listen to the conversation here

https://www.patreon.com/posts/last-of-us-ep-7-80770454?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Sincerely,

Raphael