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In episode 62 of We Have To Go Back Podcast we bring this podcast to a close as we look at the LOST epilogue, "The New Man in Charge" and we discuss our trip to Oahu for the Lost 2014 fan event. In our discussion about "The New Man In Charge" we discuss the questions that were answered in the short episode, whether or not we cared about those questions, and what we gained by watching the episode.



In our discussion about our trip to Oahu, we discuss each of the LOST 2014 events, share out experiences at various LOST filming locations, and talk about some of the things we did as a family while in Oahu. We share some of the things we'd do differently next time, what our favorite moments of the trip were, and we talk about the next 2 LOST fan events that are being planned. Read More...

In episode 61 of We Have To Go Back Podcast we take a look back at the LOST series finale, "The End." Recorded on location in Hawaii and joined by our bookie, Emilee O'Leary (with occasional commentary from Barb), in episode 61 we talk about all of the highs and lows of the "The End." We talk about the epic showdown between Locke and Jack, Hurley's growth and role as the island's protector, Kate fulfilling her mission, the character arc of Jack, and those who escaped the island. We also talk about the clues that were given throughout the episode during the flash sideways scenes that hint at what is happening with the Losties. Read More...

In episode 60 of We Have To Go Back Podcast we take a look back at LOST season 6 episode 15, “Across the Sea” and season 6 episode 16, “What They Died For.” In "Across the Sea" we get an entire episode dedicated to the origin and back story of Jacob and the Man in Black. We meet their real mother and their impostor mother, how Man in Black became the smoke monster, and we gain a better understanding of each brother's role with and on the island.



In “What They Died For” we take the information we gained in "Across the Sea" and see Jack step up to be the island's new protector. We also see a final encounter between Ben and Widmore, a shocking attack on Richard Alpert, and more hints on the role Desmond will play in the finale. Read More...

In episode 59 of We Have To Go Back Podcast we take a look back at LOST season 6 episode 13, "The Last Recruit" and season 6 episode 14, "The Candidate." In "The Last Recruit" we see Jack and Claire together for the first time since they found out they have a familial connection, many of Locke's followers are killed by mortar fire from Widmore's group, and we FINALLY get the long overdue reunion between Jin and Sun. In the flash sideways we see connections between Sayid, Sawyer, Miles and Kate while also seeing connections between Jack, Desmond, Claire, Locke, and Bernard.



In "The Candidate" we finally get to see the true character of Locke coming out. We also see the deaths of three characters that are original cast members, but Locke is not satisfied. In the flash sideways we learn how Locke ended up in the wheelchair, the fate of Anthony Cooper, Jack tries to fix Locke. Read More...

In episode 58 we take a look at LOST season 6 episode 11, “Happily Ever After” and season 6 episode 12, “Everybody Loves Hugo.” For those of us who can't get enough Desmond and Penny (or Charlie), "Happily Ever After" gives us all the stuff we love. Desmond's life in the flash sideways is dramatically different from the life we've seen until Charlie takes control and helps wake Desmond up. Along the way Desmond encounters Charles Widmore, Eloise Hawking, and Daniel Faraday. On island, Desmond is subjected to an electromagnetic experiment by Charles Widmore.



In "Everybody Loves Hugo," Hurley takes the lead after Ilana's death. He leads the beach team to the Black Rock and then to an encounter with the Man in Black. In the flash sideways, Hurley is a wealthy business owner and philanthropist, known the world over for his generosity. When a blind date fails to show up, he has a chance encounter with Libby. Intrigued by their encounter, he asks her out on a date and is awakened when they kiss. Read More...

In episode 57 we take a look at LOST season 6 episode 9, "Ab Aeterno" and season 6 episode 10, "The Package." In "Ab Aeterno" we finally discover the mysterious back story of Richard Alpert. Through flashback we see how he got to be on the Black Rock, how he was manipulated by Man in Black and Jacob, and why he doesn't age.



In "The Package" we learn more of Jin and Sun's flash sideways story the reveals how Jin wound up in the refrigerator at the restaurant. On the island, Sun loses her ability to speak English and finds it difficult to communicate with the rest of her group. Locke encounters Charles Widmore and declares that a war is coming. Read More...