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Escaping Gilead: The Testaments and Handmaid's Tale Podcast

Pod Clubhouse
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
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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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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

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
Co-host of Pod Clubhouse and Escaping Gilead discussions; frequent in-depth analyses and episode breakdowns.
Caroline
Co-host of Pod Clubhouse and Escaping Gilead discussions; leads conversations on character arcs and thematic elements.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • 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
    Australia12 days 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 States12 days 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 States12 days ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I never missed a podcast and in fact, couldn’t wait until the next one was out. Love the way the hosts don’t recap the show but give thoughtful details about it, Handmaids Tale and the book by Atwood. Knowing I probably won’t read the book, it helps to know what was written. Way to go Paul and Caroline! My favorite podcast this year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiasporaJoan
    United States13 days ago
  • Yes please

    With so much going on, I’m glad to be able to rehash and dissect this after each episode. Another great listen from pod clubhouse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beedzilla
    United States13 days ago

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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—Paul and Caroline—dissect and contextualize adaptations and storylines from The Handmaid's Tale universe, with a focus on season arcs, character development, and the broader political vulnerabilities of Gilead. Across episodes, they weigh narrative choices, explore themes like power, resistance, and mercy, and repeatedly connect on-the-ground plot points to larger societal implications. A notable pattern is their balance of tension-filled analysis with moments of lighter commentary, making deep dives accessible for fans and newcomers alike. Their conversations often center on June, Luke, Serena Joy, Moira, and Rita, while also evaluating the storytelling craft (flashbacks, pacing, and dramatic reveals) that drive the series' impac... more

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