Welcome to the Wasteland—and farewell, for now! Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan reunite, hug, and hold hands as they discuss the eighth and last episode of 'Fallout' Season 2, "The Strip." First, they share their thoughts on what a season finale should accomplish and whether they found "The Strip" satisfying. Then they catch up with the core characters one more time, break down the hardest-hitting emotional moments, and discuss several loose ends before speculating on the direction of the series in Season 3. After that, Ben chats with 'Fallout' cocreator and co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet about the finale and the future of the show. Finally, Ben brings on the lead creative designer of 'Fallout: New Vegas,' Obsidian Entertainment creative director John Gonzalez, to talk about how the show handled its source material, the potential and peril of game adaptations, and the finer points of storytelling in open-world games.

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Intro (0:00)
Review of the finale (2:14)
The Ghoul and House (15:20)
Coop and Barb (23:27)
Maximus (26:58)
Lucy and Hank (35:20)
The Vaulties (56:13)
Post-credits scene (1:02:37)
Interview with Geneva Robertson-Dworet (1:11:19)
Interview with John Gonzalez (1:21:20)
Outro (1:54:11)

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Van Lathan, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, and John Gonzalez
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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