Nicholas Quah
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How ‘The Last of Us’ Finale Compares to the Game’s Ending
The climactic hospital shoot-out in ‘The Last of Us’ season-one finale, “Look for the Light,” streamlines the video-game sequence and cuts to the emotional heart of the story. But it illustrates how the show’s ambitions narrowed as it progressed. → Read More
Can Anyone Trust ‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ Podcast?
A new podcast called ‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling,’ featuring interviews with the ‘Harry Potter’ author herself, digs into the controversy surrounding Rowling’s remarks about the trans community. But is the podcast having an honest conversation? → Read More
The Coldest Case in Laramie Is Serial’s Grimmest Production Yet
The Coldest Case in Laramie is the new audio documentary series from Serial Productions. It’s a grim story that feels like a true-crime podcast, but has bigger ambitions, our podcast critic Nick Quah writes in his review. → Read More
Joe Pera, the Sleep King
Comedian Joe Pera has a new sleep podcast called ‘Drifting Off With Joe Pera.’ We talked to him and his collaborator Ryan Dann about the podcast, writing songs, and being slow. → Read More
What Does Spotify Want From Podcasts Now?
Spotify has changed course when it comes to its podcast business, hinting at an end to the era of big deals, celebrity signings, and easy money. So where does it go next? → Read More
How ‘The Last of Us’ Created Bill and Frank’s Love Story
Inside the making of ‘Long Long Time’ (named for the Linda Ronstadt song), episode 3 of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us,’ which expands the video game backstory of Bill and Frank (Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett) into an unexpected love story. → Read More
Review: ‘Break Point’ Highlights Tennis’s Noble Losers
In tracking the arcs of professional tennis players like Nick Kyrgios, Ons Jabeur, and Maria Sakkari, Netflix docuseries ‘Break Point,’ from the creators of ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive,’ brings glory to those just trying to stay in the game. → Read More
How HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Improves the Game’s Opening
In its first 25 minutes, the HBO adaptation achieves an energy the game longed to emulate. → Read More
This Could Be a Rough Year for the Podcast Industry
We spoke to dozens of insiders and creators about 2023 trends, gripes, and potential pitfalls. → Read More
13 Podcasts We Can’t Wait to Listen to in 2023
Podcasts we’re looking forward to in 2023 include a new season of ‘Other Men Need Help,’ a new spinoff podcast from the Moth, and deep dives into the worlds of K-pop fans and people who choose to cryogenically preserve their bodies. → Read More
The Best Fake Podcasts of the Year
Podcasts were everywhere this year – including fictional ones, which could be found everywhere from TV shows like Only Murders in the Building to movies like Bros. We rank the best and worst ones. → Read More
The Best Podcasts of 2022, According to People Who Make Podcasts
What podcasts did the people who make podcasts like the most in 2022? We surveyed over 220 creators, producers, hosts, and executives to find out what they’ve been listening to. → Read More
The Evaporated Takes Us Into a Sociological Mystery
Tokyo Vice’s Jake Adelstein explores the Japanese phenomenon of disappearing yourself. → Read More
Can There Be Nepotism in Sports? Just Look at the NBA.
Nepotism in sports is defined by more objective markers than in Hollywood. While familial advantages can make entrance to the league easier, staying is a harder proposition. Which NBA sons are making a name for themselves? Here’s how they stack up. → Read More
Bad Men, Weird L.A., and 8 More Podcasts Worth Checking Out
Looking for the best new podcasts of December 2022? Our podcast critic Nicholas Quah offers his favorite picks, including a new fiction series from the team behind ‘Welcome to Night Vale.’ → Read More
Andor Radicalized the Hero’s Journey
The finale of season one of ‘Rogue One’ prequel series ‘Andor’ sees Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) returning home to Ferrix, radicalized by his experiences leading up to ‘Rix Road.’ It’s a fascinating mirror to Luke Skywalker’s Star Wars hero’s journey. → Read More
Audie Cornish, Reconsidered
With former NPR host Audie Cornish launching her new CNN podcast, our podcast critic, Nick Quah, interviews her on her career, her old job, and the podcast landscape. → Read More
13 Food Podcasts to Listen to While Brining
Looking for the best in food and cooking podcasts to listen to? Our podcast critic, Nick Quah, recommends a baker’s dozen shows to blast while you’re in the kitchen. → Read More
Fighting Hotel Insomnia With HGTV
For a while, a channel filled with other people’s homes was the only thing that could lull me to sleep. → Read More
Process the World Cup With These Podcasts
Looking for the best soccer and sports podcasts to help get you through the World Cup? Our podcast critic, Nick Quah, has some recommendations. → Read More