The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: The Testaments – Details, episodes & analysis

Need a little more reflection on The Handmaid’s Tale? Here’s 3 hours for ya! :) Thanks for all the wonderful feedback everyone. It’s been a truly fantastic, meaningful experience for us, and you guys were a huge part of that. Daphne will be leading a book club soon, probably in a couple weeks, starting with either The Handmaid’s Tale or The Testaments. If you’d like to take part, join our “The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday” Facebook group and look for a poll about it soon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday Other than that, we hope to see you back for The Testaments TV series! Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum! Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we are, at the end! So much to talk about. Join Daphne, Wendy, and Jason to talk it out, and we’ll let the podcast speak for itself :) Note: We’ll have at least one and possibly two feedback-only episodes coming soon.  Join our group at The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday, a place to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, and also a safe space to vent about the Trump administration, give each other support, and talk about what we can do to fight back and save our democracy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday    Next up: Feedback on the last few episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale, and the series as a whole. You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey all, after a two-year break (!) we wanted to talk to you about how we think the world has become more like The Handmaid’s Tale since last we spoke, and what we can do to fight back, stop things from going further in that direction, and even reverse what’s already happened. Podcastica doesn’t usually get political, but among all our podcast listeners we think (and hope) that you’re the right audience to hear this. If you have thoughts about anything we said, we want to hear.Write to us at talk@podcastica.com. Links: Check whether you’re registered to vote, register if you’re not, and learn how to vote in your state: vote.org  Donate: actblue.com or votesaveamerica.com/donate  Volunteer: votesaveamerica.com/volunteer or votefwd.com  Thank you all!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re beyond thrilled to welcome The Handmaid’s Tale showrunner Bruce Miller to the podcast. Unsurprisingly, he was a pleasure to talk to, and of course had a lot of fascinating things to say about the making of this incredible show. A few of the things we talked about: • Margaret Atwood’s involvement in the series • The attention to detail that goes into creating the world of Gilead • An answer to people who say the show is too brutal • Whether he can get into the heads of every character • His thoughts on our podcast • And much much more! Enjoy! Contact us: podcastica.com/contact Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  More great shows: podcastica.com & runforyourlivespodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an exciting, eventful, and heartbreaking episode this week. Daphne and Jason are happy to be joined by Madeline (aka Red Leader Understudy) to talk it out. Join our group at The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday, a place to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, and also a safe space to vent about the Trump administration, give each other support, and talk about what we can do to fight back and save our democracy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday    Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale series finale (*gulp*) S6E10 “The Handmaid’s Tale”. Once you’ve seen it, let us know your thoughts. We’ll be doing a feedback-only episode some time after the finale airs.  You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some subverted expectations this week, but in the best way, as many are forced to reckon with their decisions and their behavior, with more to come next week. We’re happy to be joined this week by listener and frequent voice message leaver, Mai Almardini! Join our group at The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday, a place to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, and also a safe space to vent about the Trump administration, give each other support, and talk about what we can do to fight back and save our democracy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday    Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale S6E9 “Execution”. Once you’ve seen it, let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another great episode, emotional, with some highly disturbing moments, that sets us up for what we hope is an explosive one next week. Join our group at The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday, a place to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, and also a safe space to vent about the Trump administration, give each other support, and talk about what we can do to fight back and save our democracy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday    Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale S6E8 “Execution”. Once you’ve seen it, let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Handmaids Tale: hosts Daphne, Wendy, and Jason dive into Season 6, Episode 6, "Surprise." Tensions run high as unexpected alliances form and shocking turns of events come to light, changing the game for everyone. They break down the biggest moments, explore character motivations, and share their predictions for what’s coming next. Don't miss their deep dive into this pivotal and emotional episode!  Join our group at The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday, a place to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, and also a safe space to vent about the Trump administration, give each other support, and talk about what we can do to fight back and save our democracy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday    Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale S6E7 “Shattered”. Once you’ve seen it, let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alright, we’ve had a nice few episodes where people were things were pretty calm, but things are going down now, and we’re here for it.  The Emergency Is Here (Ezra Klein getting real about the Abrego Garcia situation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN1oBfg0fwI Join our group at The Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday, a place to talk about The Handmaid's Tale, and also a safe space to vent about the Trump administration, give each other support, and talk about what we can do to fight back and save our democracy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thtmayday    Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale S6E6 “Surprise”. Once you’ve seen them, let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy, Daphne, and special guest Amye discuss The Handmaid’s Tale S6E4, “Promotion". Lawrence balances family life as he takes a big step while June's plans are challenged by Luke and Moira's desires for rebellion. Check out Amye’s podcasts at: littlemissrecap.com     Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale S6E5 “Janine”. Once you’ve seen them, let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to thehandmaidstale@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices