The Handmaid's Tale Podcast

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

Wow. WOW! What an incredibly intense finale. Dark? Yes. Cathartic? We thought so.  We had such a great time podcasting about Handmaid’s Tale this season - because of the high quality of the show, and because of all the fantastic engagement with you guys! Thanks for being a part of it all with us, and we’ll see you for season 5. Next on House Podcastica: Our next series will be the upcoming Disney+ show, What If? Which explores how the MCU would be altered if certain events had occurred differently, like if Loki wielded Thor's hammer. It’s an animated show, beautifully done by the looks of the teaser trailer, and features Westworld’s Geoffrey Wright as The Watcher (kind of this show’s Rod Serling) and a bunch of the Marvel move actors like Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Sam Jackson, Michael B. Jordan, Jeff Goldblum, Karen Gillan, Josh Brolin, and a bunch more. Looks like even Chadwick Boseman did one before he passed away. So, if you’re watching that, we’ll be there to help you geek out on it :) It comes out in August so we might cover a movie or two in the meantime. 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

More unexpected, crazy events this week, like June reuniting with Nick, the return of Esther, and f%#ng Fred getting a reprieve, among other things. We’re incredibly thrilled to have the amazing Rima of Strange Indeed guesting with us this week! 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

So fascinating to see how June’s presence in Canada impacts the people around her — Luke, Fred & Serena, Emily and the women of the support group. Even with June safely out of Gilead, the show is as captivating — and troubling — as ever, with no easy answers, but lots to talk about. 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

Another intense, incredible, unpredictable episode this week. At times way darker than we realized it would be once June got to Canada (but we should have known, right?), and of course there was that immensely satisfying scene we’ve all been waiting for. At last, indeed. 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

Monumental rollercoaster ride of an episode this week, and we are so excited to talk it through! 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

A rollercoaster ride of an episode this week with movement on several fronts, tension, emotional moments, and a few surprises. Join Daphne, Wendy, and Jason to talk it through. 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

We predicted torture by milk this week and we were not too far off. We all really liked the episode though, showing us new things about the characters and the dynamics between them. And we especially loved all the feedback from you guys about all the episodes that have aired so far. Thank you, and keep it coming! 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

The Handmaid’s Tale is back! And we’re excited to be talking about it. Join Daphne, Wendy, and Jason for this marathon episode covering the first three episodes of season four, “Pigs,” “Nightshade,” and “The Crossing.”  We recorded as you went along, so if you’ve only seen the first one or two episodes, you could listen to those parts without being spoiled on anything. Here’s where each episode lands in the podcast:  2:53 — S4E1 “Pigs”  1:07:58 — S4E2 “Nightshade”  2:14:15 — S4E3 “The Crossing” Also, this podcast has chapters, so if you can find where to look at chapters in your podcast app, you can jump to any segment. After this we’ll be weekly, and we’d love to hear from you guys on this show, whether it’s about the latest episode, or anything before. 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

The Handmaid’s Tale season 4 is coming soon, and we’re excited to be podcasting about it. We think this show is important, amazing, and highly disturbing, and that it’s incredibly well-crafted, written, and acted.  Join us, your hosts for the season, Daphne, Wendy, and Jason, for this episode catching you up on the first three seasons, and looking forward to what we’re hoping for in season 4. 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

Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts. We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at ⁠waxepisodic.com⁠.  Or just search “Wax Episodic” wherever you get your podcasts. PS If The Handmaid’s Tale pulled you in with its chilling look at systemic oppression and power run amok, Alien: Earth offers a similarly unsettling take—this time through a sci-fi lens, with corporations and institutions exerting control in quietly terrifying ways. Alien: Earth S1E1&2: “Neverland” & “Mr. October” The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both classic and brand new. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara as we dig into “Neverland” and “Mr. October.” Links from the episode: Brain interface used to edit YouTube video — paralyzed Neuralink patient also uses AI to narrate with his own voice: ⁠https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com⁠  Next up on Wax Episodic: Alien: Earth S1E3 “Metamorphosis”! Let us know your thoughts: Email or send a voice message to: transmissions@podcastica.com Or join the discussion in our Alien: Earth Facebook group: ⁠facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Welcome back, Handmaid’s Tale fans! In this episode of the podcast, Wendy, Jason, and Daphne break down the first three episodes of the last season of The Handmaid’s Tale on a marathon podcast covering the episodes “Train”, “Exile” and “Devotion”. The season sets a tense, emotionally charged tone as key characters’ grapple with trauma, power, and resistance.   The article discussed in the Mayday section of the podcast can be found here: https://www.wired.com/story/natal-conference-matchmaking/   The link to the Handmaid’s Tale: Mayday group discussed in the podcast can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1878842649553408   Next up: The Handmaid’s Tale S6E4 “Promotion”. 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