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Escaping Gilead: The Testaments and Handmaid's Tale Podcast

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The Handmaid's Tale
Gilead
Serena Joy
June Osborne
Nick
June
The Testaments
Aunt Lydia
Commander Lawrence
Luke
Moira
Janine
Jezebel's
Rita
Handmaid's Tale
Commander Wharton
New Bethlehem
Motherhood
Wharton
Execution

Paul and Caroline discuss Hulu’s newest show set in the world of Margaret Atwood’s post-American world of Gilead: The Testaments!

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Latest Episodes

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... more

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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, Carol... more

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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 episo... more

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THE TESTAMENTS – “Commitment” – As Daisy’s secret past threatens to surface, Agnes grapples with an unwanted match and a forbidden crush. Becka meets with potential matches and finds unexpected kindness in one of them. (Disney/Steve Wilkie)

LUCY HALL... more

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Paul Cudone
Host of Escaping Gilead: The Testaments and Handmaid's Tale Podcast (multiple listings); often the more analytic and theory-forward voice.
Caroline
Co-host of Escaping Gilead: The Testaments and Handmaid's Tale Podcast; balances context with discussion and occasional lighter commentary.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Awesome 👏🏾

    I love the the ease, factual content, and fun of this podcast. Gold standard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddoggy1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks for all the time and effort you guys put into this podcast! Can't wait for the next season!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    terrawineman
    2 months ago
  • No pod for episode 10?

    Hi there, love this pod and the way that you unravel all the meaning and nuances in the show. Will you be recording one for the final episode of the first season? Episode 10?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becawen
    Australia2 months ago
  • Best podcast by far

    I love listening to both of them with different views. Makes me want to rewatch all over to catch the little spots I missed when listening to them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Show enthusiast
    United States2 months ago
  • Great pod; where’s the S1E10 review?

    Enjoy your analyses, but wondering when you’ll finish the season? All of your previous episodes came out the day of (or within three days once). The season finale came out May 27 and it’s now June 3.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShutterbugJD
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners want tighter focus and fewer tangents, though many enjoy the thoughtful discourse.

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Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 604)
Q: Do you think like sacrificing herself, obviously, will it be sacrificing for a greater good, sacrificing specifically for June or for Luke or for Hannah?
It seems likely that Moira's character could sacrifice herself for June or for a greater cause.
Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 604)
Q: What did Luke do as a job before all this, before Gilead? What was his job?
Luke worked in marketing, not bomb planning.

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Two hosts analyze and discuss TV adaptations and spinoffs set in a dystopian world, focusing on narrative arcs, character dynamics, and production choices across multiple episodes. The show frequently dives into power structures in a totalitarian regime, the mother-daughter and mentor relationships, and the ethical ambiguities of resistance, with recurring attention to Mayday, Aunt Lydia, and the Pearl/Plum Girl ecosystems. Episodes blend theory with scene analysis, offering fan-oriented insights, visual notes, and occasional comparisons to source material, while maintaining a conversational, often humorous, take that appeals to long-time fans and newcomers alike. Noteworthy aspects include long-running serial coverage, strong host chemistr... more

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