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Eyes On Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast

SBS
The Handmaid's Tale
Gilead
June
New Bethlehem
Nick
Serena
Luke
Moira
SBS
Commander Lawrence
Jezebel's
Season 6
Hannah
Jezebels
Natalia Leite
Angela
The Testaments
Red Wedding
Trauma
Costume Design

Join Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland, Sana Qadar, and Natalie Hambly every week with SBS' award-winning The Handmaid's Tale companion podcast, Eyes on Gilead. There is a lot going on in this series and we think it helps to talk it out at the end of every episode. BEST COMPANION PODCAST - FINALIST - 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards BEST ARTS & CULTURE PODCAST - BRONZE AWARD - 2020 Australian Pod... more

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Latest Episodes

Live recording from the 'Serena Joy & Gabriel Wharton Centre For Kids Who Can't Read Good', aka the magnificent Library Auditorium of The State Library of New South Wales. Join Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland, Natalie Hambly, and Sana Qadar and 400 of... more

Director Daina Reid joins Fiona and Haidee in the Eyes On Gilead Zoom room for a deep dive on her episodes of The Handmaid's Tale through the years, including 'Holly', and the penultimate episodes of Season 6. She offers amazing insights and easter e... more

It's the end of an era! Six seasons have led to this moment and the final episode of The Handmaid's Tale is now streaming. Unpack every moment with Eyes On Gilead as we discuss all of our thoughts about how the story ends, and Fiona observes an easte... more

Join us for a deep dive into the finer details of The Handmaid's Tale's costume design, with Leslie Kavanaugh, who took on the task of creating the looks for season 5 and 6. Leslie talks the evolution of the wifely colour palette, the creation of the... more

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Recent Guests

Daina Reid
Australian director known for her work on The Handmaid's Tale.
Episode: Daina Reid on directing episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 (Interview)
Leslie Kavanaugh
Costume designer for The Handmaid's Tale, Seasons 5 and 6
Episode: The Handmaid's Tale Costume Designer Leslie Kavanaugh (Interview)
O-T Fagbenle
Actor best known for his role as Luke Bankole in The Handmaid's Tale
Episode: O-T Fagbenle on playing Luke Bankole in The Handmaid's Tale (Interview)
D'Arcy Carden
Actress, best known for her role as Janet in The Good Place
The Handmaid's Tale
Episode: D'Arcy Carden on playing Aunt Phebe in The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 (Interview)
Ever Carradine
Actress known for playing Naomi Lawrence on *The Handmaid's Tale*
*The Handmaid's Tale*
Episode: Ever Carradine on Playing Naomi in The Handmaid's Tale (Interview)
Bruce Miller
Creator, executive producer, and former showrunner of The Handmaid's Tale
SBS
Episode: Bruce Miller on The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 So Far
Warren Littlefield
Executive producer of The Handmaid's Tale and former president of NBC Entertainment
The Littlefield Company
Episode: Warren Littlefield on The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 and The Testaments (Interview)

Hosts

Fiona Williams
Head of Curation at SBS On Demand and host of Eyes On Gilead. She brings expertise in curation and content analysis to the podcast, providing thoughtful insights into the narratives and character arcs of The Handmaid's Tale.
Haidee Ireland
Channel Manager with experience in television management and content delivery. Haidee offers expertise in audience engagement and programming, enriching discussions around the episodes of The Handmaid's Tale.
Natalie Hambly
Journalist and gemologist with a unique background in storytelling and visual representation. Natalie brings a critical eye to analysis and discussions about The Handmaid's Tale and its broader social implications.
Sana Qadar
Host of All In The Mind Podcast on ABC Radio National and engaged in thoughtful explorations of social issues. Sana contributes to the nuanced discussions of character and societal themes in The Handmaid's Tale.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Great pod

    I LOVED this show and this podcast for being the friends in my ears to discuss every detail. Thank you so much. I hope you’ll return for the testaments

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roffy1983
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Good discussions

    Good discussions on each episode. I especially enjoyed Fionur’s opinions on Lydiur, Serenur, Hannur, and Reetur.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Friend of Panda
    United States3 months ago
  • Best series podcast ever

    Hosts are on top of their game in every episode! Finally, a series episode discussion that is insightful, fun, respectful and captures the excitement of a show you love. They don’t drift off on off-subject tangents. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Mr. 305
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast!!!

    Loved the pod and I hope you all do come back for the Testaments!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norwoodrj17
    United States3 months ago
  • Very disappointing

    Honestly disappointing to see the lack of neutrality in this podcast. Some of the intervention in normal episodes or interviews are wild and very insulting to the part of the audience who don’t have the same views as the hosts. You can have different views and still respect the audience who think differently, but it’s clearly not their case. Also, they didn’t even bother really rewatching the show before and some of the main storylines they don’t even remember is wild…. I used to listen in previ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A_BG29
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Fans appreciate the insightful and respectful discussions that dive deep into the complexities of the show's narrative and characters.
There are mixed feelings regarding political commentary, with some listeners feeling that it overshadows the main content.
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Daina Reid on directing episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 (Interview)
Q: What does the episode Holly represent to you within the broader arc of June's journey?
Daina Reid describes it as a life-changing experience that signifies June's empowerment, emphasizing that the circumstances of Gilead shaped her into someone capable of significant achievements.
Daina Reid on directing episodes of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 (Interview)
Q: How are you processing the end of this long running story?
Reid reflects on her tumultuous experience during filming, especially due to COVID-19 disruptions and expresses gratitude for being able to finish the project. She discusses how emotionally impactful filming the final episodes were for her as a director.
Ever Carradine on Playing Naomi in The Handmaid's Tale (Interview)
Q: What changes has playing Naomi brought to Ever's career?
This show has been life-changing for her, generating important conversations around power and autonomy.
Ever Carradine on Playing Naomi in The Handmaid's Tale (Interview)
Q: Was there ever a flashback for Naomi and if not, what does Ever think her backstory would be?
There hasn't been a flashback, but Carradine has thought about Naomi's past.
Ever Carradine on Playing Naomi in The Handmaid's Tale (Interview)
Q: Does Ever think that Naomi is a true believer or just doing what she has to do to make the best possible situation for herself?
It's a little bit of both; she's a true believer when it serves her interest but also has her own moments of doubt.

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