Escaping Gilead: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast

THE TESTAMENTS – “Secateurs” – While Becka faces the consequences of her actions, Agnes and Daisy must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect her. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)LUCY HALLIDAY, CHASE INFINITI, ROWAN BLANCHARD Gilead’s history is being re-written, and the resistance is wearing school green. In this jam-packed season finale breakdown, Paul and Caroline dive deep into “Secateurs,” an episode that changes the game for every major player. From high-stakes smuggling operations to heartbreaking sacrifices, we analyze a finale that feels less like an ending and more like the birth of an army. THE TESTAMENTS – “Secateurs” – While Becka faces the consequences of her actions, Agnes and Daisy must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect her. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ELISABETH MOSS 🎧 Inside the Episode: Daisy’s Defiance: Daisy goes rogue from Mayday, sneaks out in a honey truck, and goes toe-to-toe with June Osborne herself. We discuss Daisy’s refusal to treat her friends as collateral damage and that massive advice she drops for June: *”Believe in someone other than yourself.” The Unholy Alliance: In a desperate bid to save Becka from the Wall or the Handmaid life, Aunt Lydia and Aunt Vidala form an unexpected, fragile truce. We break down Vidala’s past, the tragic fate of Becka’s mother, and how the Aunts use Agnes’ own logic to rewrite Gilead’s history. Agnes Uncovers the Truth: It’s a devastating week for Agnes. After blowing up the Weston engagement by exposing Dr. Groves, she faces the drunken wrath of Paula—leading to a shocking revelation about her true parentage. But the real tear-jerker? The final courthouse sequence where Daisy delivers the ultimate truth: *“Your mom is June and you are Hannah.” A Tragic Wedding: Our hearts break for Becka, who is drugged up just to get through her forced wedding to Garth while her mother faces the gallows. We discuss that haunting final kiss with Agnes and what Garth locking her away means for next season. The New Uniforms: That final shot of Agnes, Daisy, and Shu walking down the hall with locked pinkies gave us major *Handmaid’s Tale* Season 1 vibes. If Gilead didn’t want an army, they shouldn’t have given these girls uniforms. #TheTestaments #HandmaidsTale #Podcast #TVReview #Gilead #JuneOsborne #AuntLydia The Testaments 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “Marat Sade” – As Daisy steps into a new role, she considers what she’s willing to lose to help her friends. (Disney/Russ Martin)CHASE INFINITI The shortest episode of the season, but maybe the most layered. Right off the bat, Caroline and Paul dissect this episode’s name and what its use may imply. Some hints: it’s actually a derivation of a much longer name – The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade, and it involves the French Revolution, an asylum, the Marquis de Sade, and the murder of a revolutionary. Go check out the Wikipedia entry for the movie based on the play here or about the play itself here. This is our favorite kind of episode to take apart and discuss all of the different parts that make it stand out. The deep title, the visual motifs, the foreshadowing – this episode had a LOT for the viewers to chew on and in one of the longest podcasts of this series so far, Paul and Caroline certainly have full… mouths? I’m not sure that metaphor works. We would never physically chew into the microphone during a podcast. I just mean to say that the podcast is dense this week. The Testaments 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “Broken” – As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret, and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out. (Disney/Russ Martin)BRAD ALEXANDER, CHASE INFINITI In “Broken”, viewers got one of the shortest episodes of the first season – BUT that didn’t hold it back from delivering a substantial emotional punch. Soul-crushing dream sequences? Check. Secrets kept between uneasy alliances? Heart-breaking abuse? Check. Imagination sparking cliffhanger? Check. What else do you need from an episode of television? THE TESTAMENTS – “Broken” – As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret, and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out. (Disney/Russ Martin)CHASE INFINITI, NATE CORDDRY THE TESTAMENTS – “Broken” – As Agnes is swept up in wedding plans, Daisy hides a life-altering secret, and Hulda faces backlash after speaking out. (Disney/Russ Martin) CHASE INFINITI, MATTEA CONFORTI  The Testaments 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “Stadium” – As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. (Disney/Russ Martin)CHASE INFINITI What an episode! In “Stadium”, we finally looked into Lydia’s backstory. We’d gotten a peek only once during the entire run of The Handmaid’s Tale, but now we know where Lydia’s journey to becoming Aunt Lydia truly began. No one was more surprised than your hosts to see that Commander Judd had been there since the beginning. For better or worse, Aunt Lydia became what she needed to become as her drive to live her life according to her “resolve” fell to survival mode. We think Aunt Lydia has secretly switched back to “resolve” mode, but time will tell. THE TESTAMENTS – “Stadium” – As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)THE TESTAMENTS Meanwhile, during the current timeline, the Aunts converged and created matches between the new greens and the eligible commanders. Think of how much harder the process must have been, given their lack of access to technology! By hand, the Aunts must manage not only the political impacts of their decisions, but the limited gene pool in Gilead’s reproducing population. I wonder how close the relations can get before they nix a match. THE TESTAMENTS – “Stadium” – As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ROWAN BLANCHARD, MATTEA CONFORTI THE TESTAMENTS – “Stadium” – As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ANN DOWD THE TESTAMENTS – “Stadium” – As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ANN DOWD, CHASE INFINITI THE TESTAMENTS – “Stadium” – As the Aunts sift through ancestry records to finalize matches, Agnes plots for her chance at love. Meanwhile, Lydia contemplates the choices that shaped her rise in Gilead. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ZARRIN DARNELL-MARTIN, ANN DOWD The Testaments 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “Ball” – At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders; the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)CHASE INFINITI Agnes’ season 1 journey has led up to this point, the ball (or the prom as some call it) is her chance to make an impression on eligible commanders. The prospect of it all scares and excites her. The chances that she’s ever touched a man for an extended time are low – and that’s all she’s expected to do at the ball! For her, it’s overwhelming and exhilarating – for the viewers, it’s just sad and pretty uncomfortable watching the older men with the young women. Meanwhile, our supporting characters endured a much less exciting time. One of Becka’s dance partners offered to spike her drink – which she could not refuse. Shu and Daisy rally behind the scenes to try and help Becka minimize the damage her drunken stumbling could cause her chances to find a good match (little as she wants a match). Daisy learns that she doesn’t have an easy path out of Gilead through her Mayday connections from Garth. Now that we mention Garth, Mr. Perfect gets a chance to dance with Agnes, leaving her breathless and riddled with desire. And upon learning that Garth’s promotion to Commander is only a couple weeks away, her fantasies may indeed become reality. Paul and Caroline really doubt it, but it’s nice for her to have had that moment of romantic dreaming. THE TESTAMENTS – “Ball” – At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders; the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)LUCY HALLIDAY, BRAD ALEXANDER THE TESTAMENTS – “Ball” – At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders; the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)STEVE CUMYN, MATTEA CONFORTI THE TESTAMENTS – “Ball” – At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders; the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)BRAD ALEXANDER THE TESTAMENTS – “Ball” – At a debutante-style ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders; the illusion of elegance begins to fray. Agnes discovers Garth’s status has changed. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)NATE CORDDRY, CHASE INFINITI The Testaments 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “Green Tea” – As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means. (Disney/Russ Martin)HEATHER KOSIK, LUCY HALLIDAY This week’s episode of The Testaments, “Green Tea”, takes us further into Gilead’s arcane traditions with the plums hosting high tea as an expression of thanks to the Aunts. BUT there are also subtleties with lasting consequences for even the slightest misstep. Needless to say, the girls are on edge. Meanwhile, Daisy has no official role in the tea. She attends and observes the behind-the-scenes activities… and snoops around and speaks with Garth, the young Mayday agent masquerading as a Mackenzie family guardian. She’s getting nervous that Gilead’s forces are tightening the noose around her as she sees her Mayday comrades swinging from the gallows. Needless to day, she is also on edge. You know who’s not on edge? Aunt Lydia. She’s just here for the cake. THE TESTAMENTS – “Green Tea” – As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)MATTEA CONFORTI, CHASE INFINITI THE TESTAMENTS – “Green Tea” – As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means. (Disney/Russ Martin) LUCY HALLIDAY, NATE CORDDRY THE TESTAMENTS – “Green Tea” – As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means. (Disney/Steve Wilkie) ANN DOWD, MABEL LI THE TESTAMENTS – “Green Tea” – As the Green girls gather for a tea party, Daisy struggles to keep on task, while Agnes begins to understand what being a woman in Gilead means. (Disney/Steve Wilkie) AMY SEIMETZ, BIRVA PANDYALook HERE for more Pod Clubhouse coverage of The Handmaid’s Tale. The Testaments 1 | 2 | 3 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “First Look” (Disney)LUCY HALLIDAY In the third episode, “Daisy”, we shift POV to Daisy, Pearl Girl in Agnes’ charge – and some kind of Mayday spy? We don’t have all the details yet, but we at least know that she’s in cahoots with Mayday and is in touch with other Mayday agents in the area. What is she there to do? We don’t know yet. Caroline and Paul discuss what they think about her mission, at least so far and more in this podcast. Look HERE for more Pod Clubhouse coverage of The Handmaid’s Tale. The Testaments 1 | 2 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “First Look” (Disney)CHASE INFINITI Big changes are coming in Agnes’ life, and they start right here in “Perfect Teeth”. As she enters the next phase of her life, she will undoubtedly get a much closer look at Gilead society than she ever wanted, warts and all. Look HERE for more Pod Clubhouse coverage of The Handmaid’s Tale. The Testaments 1 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE TESTAMENTS – “First Look” (Disney)ANN DOWD Welcome back to Gilead? Well, we’re back, ready or not, and here to discuss the latest adventures of the latest generation making their way through Gilead’s oppressive society. In this first podcast, Paul and Caroline discuss the pilot episode, describe the new slate of characters, and compare what we’ve seen to the pages from Margaret Atwood’s novel. Look HERE for more Pod Clubhouse coverage of The Handmaid’s Tale. Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 10 – “The Handmaid’s Tale” – June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ELISABETH MOSS, CHERRY JONES It’s hard to say goodbye, but here we are—the final podcast for The Handmaid’s Tale has arrived! Paul and Caroline dive deep into the 10th and final episode of Season 6, fittingly titled “The Handmaid’s Tale.” THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 10 – “The Handmaid’s Tale” – June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)MADELINE BREWER After the thrilling climax of Episode 9, this finale took a quieter approach, focusing on resolution, emotional closure, and laying the groundwork for The Testaments, the upcoming sequel series based on Margaret Atwood’s novel. Paul and Caroline generally appreciated the emotional payoff and the sense of closure for characters we’ve followed closely for eight years. But not in every case. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 10 – “The Handmaid’s Tale” – June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)YVONNE STRAHOVSKI They didn’t shy away from highlighting some storytelling choices that didn’t fully land. While not as critical as some online commenters, they felt that the finale spent a bit too much time on indulgent flashbacks and montages, time which could have been better used to deepen certain pivotal moments. (We’re looking at you, Naomi.) THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 10 – “The Handmaid’s Tale” – June reflects on her experiences in Gilead and decides what to do next. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ALEXIS BLEDEL, ELISABETH MOSS Still, the journey has been incredible, and both hosts agree the finale succeeded in leaving us hungry for what’s next. Paul and Caroline will definitely return to cover The Testaments when it premieres. Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 | 606 | 607 | 608 | 609 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 | 510 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 | 409 | 410+Bruce Miller Interview Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 9 – “Execution” – June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)JOSH CHARLES The penultimate episode of The Handmaid’s Tale (season 6 episode 9) wasn’t just good—it was fantastic. Paul and Caroline are back with an energized breakdown of Episode 9, “Execution,” and they’re thrilled to share their reactions with you. After years of suffering alongside these characters, this episode delivered some long-awaited justice and catharsis. Paul and Caroline loved every moment—but they still put on their podcasting hats to ensure the plot wasn’t just emotionally satisfying, but also logically sound. Thankfully, “Execution” nailed both. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 9 – “Execution” – June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)BRADLEY WHITFORD This week’s podcast mirrors the intense pacing of the episode, taking you step-by-step through all the dramatic twists leading up to the unforgettable scenes at the gallows and the explosive start of the rebellion. From there, the discussion shifts toward Commander Lawrence’s tense, fateful journey to the airport and the dramatic consequences that followed. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 9 – “Execution” – June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)MAX MINGHELLA Paul and Caroline found this episode to be a nearly perfect balance of tension, emotional payoff, and narrative clarity—the kind of episode fans have waited seasons to see. Join them as they celebrate these pivotal moments and dissect every significant plot turn. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 9 – “Execution” – June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)D’ARCY CARDEN, SAM JAEGER THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 9- “Execution” – June faces her biggest challenge as Gilead cracks down on the rebels. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)SAMIRA WILEY Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 | 606 | 607 | 608 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 | 510 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 | 409 | 410+Bruce Miller Interview Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 8 – “Exodus” – June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment. (Disney/Steve Wilkie). The revolution has begun. In The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 8 “Exodus”, the carefully plotted rebellion against Gilead erupts during Serena Joy’s wedding, shifting the tide of power in ways we’ve long hoped—and feared. On this week’s podcast, Paul and Caroline unpack the episode’s three central storylines and what they mean for the final stretch of the series. The episode unfolds through three distinct perspectives: Serena’s Wedding:It’s the centerpiece of the rebellion. The plan to bomb Jezebels has been replaced with something quieter but just as deadly: poison. Serena’s maroon wedding cake becomes a focal point—rich in symbolism, according to Paul and Caroline, who debate its possible meanings. The poison weakens the guests, setting the stage for the handmaids to strike later that night. But what comes next for Serena? In the final scenes inside her and Wharton’s new home, we’re left wondering: Is she a survivor, a pawn, or a player? THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 8 – “Exodus” – June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ELISABETH MOSS June’s Command:June leads from the front, orchestrating the handmaids’ infiltration and managing the rebellion in real time. Paul and Caroline discuss June’s transformation into a true field general—steely, smart, and still deeply human. They also wrestle with the looming question: what does a “win” even look like for June at this point, and is it within reach? THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 8 – “Exodus” – June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)THE HANDMAID’S TALE Aunt Lydia’s Reckoning:The final storyline brings us to Aunt Lydia, whose breaking point finally arrives at the Red Center. Surrounded by Janine and the other handmaids, she is forced to confront the consequences of her life’s work. In her quiet moments and subtle gestures, a transformation begins—one that may redefine her future in Gilead. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 8 – “Exodus” – June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)THE HANDMAID’S TALE With explosive action, raw emotion, and thematic depth, “Exodus” delivers a powerful step toward the endgame. Paul and Caroline are here to guide you through every decision, every cost, and every unanswered question. Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 | 606 | 607 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 7 – “Shattered” – After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)YVONNE STRAHOVSKI The fallout from Nick’s betrayal shakes every corner of Gilead—and The Handmaid’s Tale delivers one of its most emotionally charged episodes yet. Paul and Caroline are back to break it all down. “Shattered” picks up immediately after last week’s shocking ending. June is forced to silently listen as Commander Wharton details Nick’s betrayal to Serena. Meanwhile, Jezebels becomes a massacre site: the workers are rounded up and executed, with Janine alone spared—with the nasty Commander Bell as her benefactor. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 7 – “Shattered” – After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)D’ARCY CARDEN June and Nick share a tense, painful car ride toward the border. Nick tries to justify his actions, claiming June never understood the risks he carried in Gilead. But June isn’t interested in apologies. She leaves him behind, striding toward the rebel base—and toward a life without Nick in it. Back in New Bethlehem, Serena faces ridicule from the other Wives at her bridal shower. She demands a grander wedding from Wharton, who agrees but insists that Handmaids be part of the guest list—a decision that will have explosive consequences. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 7 – “Shattered” – After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)MADELINE BREWER At the Mayday base, June confesses her role in the failed Jezebel’s mission, costing her standing among the rebels. But when Commander Lawrence visits, June realizes that Serena’s wedding offers a rare opportunity. A new plan quickly forms. The episode ends with a pulse-pounding montage: poison is delivered to Rita, who will be baking Serena’s wedding cake. Moira and June are hidden among the Handmaids at the Red Center, preparing to arm the women for what’s coming next. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 7 – “Shattered” – After a shocking revelation, June spirals. Serena plans for a prestigious future. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)JOSH CHARLES, YVONNE STRAHOVSKI In this podcast episode, we dive into: The emotional rift between June and Nick Serena’s power plays and how they backfire Janine’s mysterious survival And the rebels’ daring plan for what should be Gilead’s biggest uprising yet Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 | 606 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 6 – “Surprise” – June hides in an unexpected place. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)ELISABETH MOSS, MAX MINGHELLA Big moves. Bigger betrayals. And a very unexpected reunion. Paul and Caroline are back on the podcast to break down every twist in Episode 6, “Surprise.” June and Moira finally escape Jezebels—thanks to the reluctant help of High Commander Lawrence. Though wary of helping Mayday, June tempts him with the promise of being the last commander standing in Boston if he plays his cards right. Lawrence gets Moira back to the border, but June stays behind to tie up dangerous loose ends. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 6 – “Surprise” – June hides in an unexpected place. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)YVONNE STRAHOVSKI She convinces Nick to retrieve letters hidden in a guardian’s safe. He agrees, but it puts him in the crosshairs. Commander Bell spots Nick at Jezebels and wastes no time telling High Commander Wharton. Instead of fleeing, June and Nick take a risky detour—craving time alone. But back at Nick’s house, they walk into a trap: Wharton is waiting. As Wharton moves to have Nick arrested, Nick makes a desperate play. In a stunning end-of-episode reveal, we learn he’s turned over Mayday’s entire plot to bomb Jezebels—with all the commanders inside. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 6 – “Surprise” – June hides in an unexpected place. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)AMANDA BRUGEL Meanwhile, June seeks refuge with the last person she should trust: Serena Joy. Their uneasy peace holds—barely. Serena allows June to stay the night, a brief moment of calm before chaos returns. When Nick later arrives with plans for them to flee to Paris, Wharton follows close behind. June and Nick hide, but she soon overhears Nick’s devastating betrayal. In this week’s podcast, we unpack: Lawrence’s shifting loyalties June and Nick’s dangerous choices The complex, ever-evolving bond between June and Serena And what Nick’s betrayal means for the resistance—and for June’s heart THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 6 – “Surprise” – June hides in an unexpected place. (Disney/Russ Martin)MAX MINGHELLA Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 | 605 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 5 – “Janine” – June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)SAMIRA WILEY, MADELINE BREWER, ELISABETH MOSS Episode 5, “Janine,” delivers an intense, high-stakes hour as our characters inch deeper into danger with every move. In this week’s podcast, Paul and Caroline break down the chaos, consequences, and shifting alliances. June and Moira are back in the field, attempting a “dry run” infiltration of Jezebels. They do manage to meet with Janine and pass along vital information—but their personal friction throws a wrench in the timing. When they’re forced to kill a predatory guardian and cover it up, things spiral fast. By the time they return to their rendezvous point, Luke has been threatened and driven off by another guardian. Now June and Moira are trapped inside Jezebels—with no clear way out. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 5 – “Janine” – June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)O-T FAGBENLE Their only salvation comes in the form of a chance run-in with Commander Lawrence, who unexpectedly clears a path for their escape. But the damage is done: Luke’s original plans are ruined, and June and Moira are still stuck in Gilead. Elsewhere, Nick handles his own grim task—finishing the job he started in no man’s land. One of the guardians from the escape has survived, and loose ends aren’t something Nick can afford. Meanwhile, Serena Joy receives a surprising push from Aunt Lydia: a nudge toward Commander Wharton. By episode’s end, Wharton proposes—with Serena negotiating several key terms. It’s not a love story—it’s a power move. THE HANDMAID’S TALE Season 6 Episode 5 – “Janine” – June and Moira go undercover. Serena and Nick make consequential choices. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)YVONNE STRAHOVSKI, JOSH CHARLES In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the shifting power dynamics, the costs of personal conflict in a resistance movement, and Janine’s continuing importance to the emotional heart of the series. Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 | 604 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 4 “Promotion”. Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and June (Elisabeth Moss). Image by Hulu. Copyright 2025. In The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 4, “Promotion,” sees the battle lines blur as loyalties shift, personal stakes rise, and unexpected reunions shake long-held beliefs. Paul and Caroline are back on the podcast to unpack every twist. In this episode, June finds out just how deep Luke and Moira have gotten with Mayday. They’re not just helping—they’re leading an upcoming bombing operation. June begs them to leave with her, to put safety first and return to Alaska—but when they won’t, she takes matters into her own hands. She forces her way into their plans, determined to protect them, even if it means pushing them away. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 4 “Promotion”. Moira (Sonequa Martin-Green). Image by Hulu. Copyright 2025. Meanwhile in Gilead, Commander Lawrence receives a career-defining promotion to High Commander. His celebration takes place at Jezebels—darkly ironic, given the setting. There, he shares a quiet, emotional moment with Janine, offering her a drawing from her daughter Angela. It’s a rare crack in the armor for both of them. Over in New Bethlehem, Rita reenters the picture, bringing her quiet strength to Nick’s doorstep. She needs his help smuggling her family out of Gilead, and the only way may be through the cracks in Lawrence’s new kingdom. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 4 “Promotion”. Luke (O-T Fagbenle). Image by Hulu. Copyright 2025. In this episode of the podcast, we explore the meaning of power—who has it, who uses it, and who pays the price. “Promotion” continues to build momentum toward what feels like an inevitable reckoning. Season 6: 601 | 602 | 603 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 3 – “Devotion” (Hulu)ANN DOWD The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 3, “Devotion,” brings the action, the politics, and the heartbreak. Hosts Paul and Caroline are back to unpack it all in our latest podcast episode. This time, June and Nick join forces on a high-stakes mission: rescuing Luke and Moira, who are trapped in no man’s land after their work with Mayday draws the deadly attention of Gilead’s guardian patrols. The tension is thick, and the emotional stakes are even higher. Meanwhile, in New Bethlehem, Commander Lawrence and Serena Joy begin their uneasy alliance as they host international delegates. The goal? Repatriate American refugees back to Gilead—under the pretense of safety and peace. But can such a place ever truly be safe? And back in the heart of Gilead, Aunt Lydia makes a devastating discovery: Janine has been sent to Jezebels. For Lydia, it’s a cruel betrayal of everything she believed about Janine’s value—and a sign that the system she’s long upheld may be more broken than she can justify. In this podcast episode, we explore the theme of devotion—to people, causes, and institutions—and how that devotion is tested at every turn. With thrilling rescues, shifting alliances, and moral reckoning, “Devotion” delivers a heavy, layered hour of television. Season 6: 601 | 602 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 2 – “Exile” (Hulu)YVONNE STRAHOVSKI The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 2, “Exile,” aired alongside the premiere—and we’re back with our thoughts, theories, and plenty to say about these seismic shifts. In this episode, we finally get a long-awaited reunion: June and Nichole are with June’s mother, Holly, living in the remote safety of Alaska. It’s a rare moment of peace for June, but you can feel the storm building on the horizon. Meanwhile, Serena’s journey takes a major turn. After arriving at a tranquil farm that shelters women and children refugees, it seems like she’s found a safe haven—but it’s short-lived. Gilead knows exactly where she is. And when Commander Lawrence offers her a way back—not just as a citizen, but as a leader in New Bethlehem—Serena chooses power over peace. In this episode of the podcast, hosts Paul and Caroline dive deep into the emotional weight of the mother-daughter reunion, the symbolism behind the episode’s title, and what Serena’s latest decision says about her ongoing struggle for identity and control. We’re witnessing a season that’s not pulling any punches—and “Exile” proves that safety and freedom are never guaranteed in The Handmaid’s Tale. Season 6: 601 SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE – SEASON 6 Episode 1 – “Train” (Hulu)ELISABETH MOSS We’re back in Gilead (and beyond) for the highly anticipated final season of The Handmaid’s Tale! Join hosts Paul and Caroline as we kick off our podcast coverage of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 1, “Train,” airing April 8, 2025. This episode picks up immediately where Season 5 left off, with June and Serena unexpectedly traveling westward together—on a train speeding out of Toronto. Tense, emotionally charged, and full of the unexpected alliances and power plays the show is known for, “Train” sets the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable final chapter. In this episode of the podcast, we break down all the twists and character dynamics, explore where June and Serena might be heading—both literally and metaphorically—and speculate on what lies ahead as the story barrels toward its endgame. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just jumping on the train (pun fully intended), we’re here to guide you through every moment, every betrayal, and every flicker of hope in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | X Follow the Hosts on X Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “Safe” – Episode 510 — Under threat, June must find a way to keep herself and her family safe from Gilead and its violent supporters in Toronto. June (Elisabeth Moss) and Luke (O-T Fagbenle), shown. (Photo by: Russ Martin/Hulu) Although we didn’t get a death or potentially fatal injuries in this finale, “Safe” sets up every major character for a significant amount of action in the upcoming final season. To recap: June is escaping the evil Canadians by train with Hawaii as her hopeful final destination Luke has been arrested and will have to go to trial for killing the man who attacked June Nick has been detained after smacking Commander Lawrence at his wedding reception and tipping his hand about his attachment to June in front of Commander Mackenzie Janine has been arrested by the Eyes after mouthing off to Naomi and gossiping with one of Commander Lawrence’s marthas Aunt Lydia has been left shattered by Janine’s arrest and her disillusionment with the system she’s dedicated her entire belief system in Moira and Rita are still in Toronto and probably won’t have much to do next season, at least not on screen. Fred is still dead. Serena is escaping the evil Wheelers by train (also Canadian) and trying to bum newborn diapers off other passengers SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

PHOTO EMBARGOED FOR USE UNTIL November 1 at 9:50 pm PT. The Handmaid’s Tale — “Allegiance” – Episode 509 — June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena tries new tactics with her oppressive hosts. Lawrence makes a surprising proposal to elevate his status. Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford), Naomi (Ever Carradine) and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) A failed raid leads June to have to consider Lawrence’s offer of being able to see Hannah as a resident of New Bethlehem. When he tries to apply pressure though, June snaps back with an epic level of venom. Meanwhile, Serena takes advantage of her hosts’ own arrogance to make her escape with Noah. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “Motherland” – Episode 508 — June considers a tempting but risky offer from a surprise visitor. Serena hits rock bottom and searches for allies. Hannah (Jordana Blake), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) In “Motherland”, Paul and Caroline chat about New Bethlehem, June’s conflict about which way to go in order to get Hannah back, and Serena’s new station in life as a handmaid for the Wheelers. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale S5E7 “No Man’s Land”. Yvonne Strahovski and Elisabeth Moss. Image by Hulu Copyright 2022. It’s all well and good to wish your enemy dead. It’s totally another thing when she’s helpless and about to give birth in the middle of nowhere. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “Together” – Episode 506 — June and Luke’s mission puts them in serious jeopardy. Serena senses a threat from her benefactors. Lawrence and Nick make a shocking power move. Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and Nick (Max Minghella), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) After last week’s disastrous trip into Gilead, we spent this week watching Luke pace around his makeshift cell next to cool-as-a-cucumber June. And did all that nervous energy do him any good? Next time you decide to join the Resistance, take some self-defense courses beforehand, Luke. Caroline has a lot to say again about Luke’s overall lack of understanding when it comes to Gilead and its zealous supporters. Elsewhere in Gilead, Lydia manages to make an example out of a rapist – as long as it aligns with Commander Lawrence’s need to wipe an enemy off the board. Or at least that’s Paul’s theory. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale Ep 505 “Fairytale”. O-T Fagbenle as Luke and Elisabeth Moss as June. Image by Hulu. Copyright 2022. What could go wrong when June and Luke decide to sneak over the border and into Gilead? No “Fairytale” ending in this one. Seriously. Certain members of this podcast were yelling at the screen when Luke pushed June to take Jaeden’s advice to rest up in the Bowl-o-rama before heading back into Canada’s safe embrace. As you’ll hear in this podcast, Caroline has strong beliefs about Luke’s dim future on planet earth given how little he’s learned over the years. Then there’s Caroline’s theories on Serena and her possible status as a handmaid in exile, rather than “unofficial ambassador”. Paul wasn’t ready to hear what Caroline had to share, so this is your warning to strap in and get ready to look at Serena in a whole new way. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 | 504 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale 504 “Dear Offred”. Elisabeth Moss as June. Image by Hulu. Copyright 2022. Having Serena Joy and June in close quarters positioned within spitting distance of each other was never going to work out, was it? One might think Serena would only receive threats and aggressiveness from June, but as the title of this episode proves with “Dear Offred”, she’s perfectly willing to continue trying to prove who’s the boss. Back in Gilead, Lydia confides in Janine and asks for her help re-entering the human race after being denied reforms to the handmaid system by Commander Lawrence. She’s got to make good on her vow in return for Janine’s recovery, but what form will that take? SEASON 5: 501 | 502 | 503 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale 503 “Border”. Elisabeth Moss as June. Image by Hulu. Copyright 2022. Seeing Serena Joy lay her oily hands on Hannah during Fred’s funeral must be driving June nuts. In “Border”, we see her scrambling and starting to figure out what she can do. Can she get to Hannah? Not easily. Can she get to Serena? Much more easily. Serena doesn’t get quite what she’d hoped for from the Commanders in Gilead. Something tells me she’ll be able to make the absolute most of her time in exile though. And Lydia. Janine’s poisoning at the hands of Esther has left a deep scar in a character previously thought to be unshakable. Now, she appears to be reconsidering… well everything about Handmaids and the Gilead system. Finally. SEASON 5: 501 | 502 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale – 502. Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford. Image by Hulu. Copyright 2022. Whatever concerns Paul had about June’s listlessness in the season opener were put to rest in this episode. Although she still had her moments of instability, such as her lashing out at Rita, my doubts were assuaged once Serena Joy gave June something to focus on: Hannah. Hannah and particularly Serena Joy’s proximity to her. Now that we know that next season, the 6th, will be the show’s final, we can start to look for what an endgame might look like. Caroline and Paul start talking about how we’re going to get there in this podcast, specifically in the next few episodes. Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale – 501. Elisabeth Moss as June. Image by Hulu. Copyright 2022 Ready, set, and GO!!! It’s time for Season 5 of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale! Things kick off with “Morning”, picking up the morning after June and her gang of former handmaids dismantled Fred Waterford in the no-man’s-land between Canada and Gilead. How does June deal with having just led an animalistic lynching of her former Commander? Well, it’s a mix of things including freaking out Luke and Moira, a full breakfast at a diner, some public gunfire, and an official admission to the authorities concerning her role in Fred’s demise. Busy day. Meanwhile, Serena Joy, recipient of the “bad” news, has to scramble to make the most of her situation with Tuello. Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “The Wilderness” – Episode 410 — “Sure, Fred. We can Zoom.” June draws on all her resources and relationships, risking everything to ensure her own kind of justice. Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and Serena Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) That’s it for this year, Handmaid’s fans and instead of going out with a bang, Fred chose whistle instead (but he may have wanted to reconsider that later). In this podcast, Paul and Caroline have invited Mike, the third co-owner of Pod Clubhouse and a Handmaid’s expert in his own right, to sit in and pinch-hit for an ailing Paul. Also in this podcast, creator of The Handmaid’s Tale and writer of this episode, Bruce Miller, drops by and answers some questions about the creation of this episode. In this episode, the Pod Clubhouse triple-headed host-monster also talks about: Why make a trade for 22 women and not even bring up Hannah? Can a “good mother” just put things like June’s history with Fred in the past and move on? What is a “good mother” anyway? Bruce Miller Interview starting Timecode: 01:19:08;23 Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 | 409 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Note: For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast! Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “Progress” – Episode 409 — June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out to Lawrence and Nick for help. Serena and Fred greet unexpected visitors from Gilead. Janine tries to assist Aunt Lydia when a Handmaid-in-training goes on a hunger strike at the Red Center. June (Elisabeth Moss) and Nick (Max Minghella), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) In this week’s short and sweet podcast, we chat about: Luke’s risky decision to send June and Nichole into Nick’s arms for the chance of more information about Hannah The Waterfords’ decision to take a deal with the US government in exchange for leniency Janine’s continued evolution into a strong person and leader back in Gilead Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Note: For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast! Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

PHOTO EMBARGOED FOR USE UNTIL June 2nd, 2021. The Handmaid’s Tale — “Testimony” – Episode 408 — June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a painful reminder of her Gilead past. Lawrence presents Aunt Lydia with a newly captured, familiar Handmaid. Moira (Samira Wiley), June (Elisabeth Moss), and Emily (Alexis Bledel), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) This week we chat about: June’s style of “healing” and whether or not she’s playing with fire trying to rile up the former handmaids The previously thought unlikely source of support the Waterfords found in Canada Lydia’s struggle to remain relevant And pretty much everything else in the episode Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Note: For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast! Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “Home” – Episode 407 — June struggles with her newfound freedom, reuniting with loved ones and confronting her nemesis, Serena. June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) Man, this scene felt good to watch. June has had a pretty frustrating last few weeks, what with getting shot, scaring her daughter, killing her friends, and getting bombed, June has needed a personal “win”. Angel Flight is great and all for Rita and the 85 kids – but none of them were HER kid. Sure, she got out of Gilead, but she has unfinished business there. In this scene, she gets to take a little something just for her and I for one (Paul) am glad she took it. In fact, I’m surprised she didn’t lash out and strike Serena. After all, Serena established during June’s pregnancy that a little hitting was perfectly OK. I just hope that this bit of completely justifiable catharsis doesn’t come back to bite June. Paul and Caroline also talk about: June’s adjustment to life in Canada The Waterfords’ new uneasy alliance The “love” scene with Luke Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Note: For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast! Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale — “Vows” – Episode 406 — After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility of freedom, and confronts the unfulfilled promises she’s made to herself and to Luke. Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and June (Elisabeth Moss), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) Last week, Caroline remarked how the pace of this season was moving MUCH faster than usual and that she expected June to be flying the space shuttle in this episode. This Great Lakes hauler wasn’t the space shuttle, but Caroline still gets full points for June’s hare-brained attempt to steal and pilot a lifeboat back to Gilead. Jeez. That statement is almost too ironic to type. Anyway, in short, Moira was real, not a dream. Her girlfriend is a hard-ass with a nametag-maker for those just-in-case scenarios (like intelligence assets stowing away on your boat). June needs a CAT scan. Hopefully Luke cleaned up his house before coming to the dock. We talk about this stuff, and: June’s irrational, concussion-fueled insistence that she returns to Gilead for Hannah Moira’s hard-hitting tactics to keep June by her side and heading north Luke’s hands-off approach to escorting June off the boat Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Note: For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast! Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale – “Chicago” – Episode 405 – June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone, while Janine tries to help her fit in with their new group of survivors. Moira goes on her first field aid mission. Janine (Madeline Brewer) and June (Elisabeth Moss), shown. (Photo by: Sophie Giraud/Hulu) Janine made fast friends in Chicago, but June had trouble being content with her new surroundings in “Chicago”. Unlike the observant, strategic thinker we met in Season 1, June has become more impatient and rash in her decision-making. Case in point, this week June essentially lost patience with Steven (Janine’s new boyfriend) and his unwillingness to pointlessly engage a superior force with his rag-tag, semi-armed squad of civilians. What a wimp! And just like that, June wants to jump ship for a more aggressive chapter in the Resistance. She never got the chance to find them though as wheelings and dealings back in Gilead-proper sent bombers headed straight for her. Paul and Caroline chat up these plot points, as well as: Aunt Lydia’s new ambitious streak Commander Lawrence’s willingness to compromise anything to ensure his survival and advancement Janine ongoing quest for a normal life in an anything but normal world Season 3: 301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313 Season 4: 401 | 402 | 403 | 404 Follow the Show On Hulu | Facebook | Our Facebook Group | Twitter Follow the Hosts on Twitter Caroline | Paul Note: For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast! Music: “Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

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