Escaping Gilead: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast
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About
Paul and Caroline, formerly of the Daley Review podcast, bring their years of experience covering June’s mission to find her daughter and escape from Gilead to Pod Clubhouse! Don’t worry – only the name has changed. You can still expect the same great coverage!
Episodes
- Escaping Gilead! - The Testaments Podcast (Episode 107)
This episode of Escaping Gilead: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast focuses on 'Commitment' from 'The Testaments'. It explores Daisy's past, Agnes's romantic challenges, and Becka's experiences with potential matches, including insights from Paul…
- Escaping Gilead! – The Testaments Podcast (Episode 106)
This episode of "Escaping Gilead: The Testmaid's Tale Podcast" discusses Aunt Lydia's backstory and her journey in Gilead. It also covers Agnes's pursuit of love and the Aunts' role in matching individuals.
- The Testaments Season1 Episode 5
In this episode, Agnes attends a ball where Green girls are paraded before Commanders. She learns that Garth's status has changed. Supporting characters navigate challenging situations at the event.
- The Testaments Season1 Episode 4
This episode of Escaping Gilead discusses 'Green Tea,' the fourth episode of The Testaments. Hosts analyze the challenges faced by characters Agnes and Daisy during an Aunt-hosted tea party, as well as the tightening grip of Gilead.
- The Testaments Season1 Episode 3
In this episode of Escaping Gilead, hosts Caroline and Paul discuss the character Daisy from The Testaments. They explore her role as a Pearl Girl, her connection to Mayday, and analyze her potential mission.
- The Testaments Season1 Episode 2
This episode of Escaping Gilead: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast discusses developments in Agnes's life in the episode 'Perfect Teeth' from The Testaments. It explores her increasing exposure to the realities of Gilead society.
- The Testaments Season1 Episode 1
Hosts Paul and Caroline discuss the first episode of The Testaments, exploring the new characters and comparing the television adaptation to Margaret Atwood's novel.
- Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 10
Hosts Paul and Caroline review the final episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Season 6 Episode 10, titled "The Handmaid's Tale." They discuss June's reflections and the finale's focus on emotional closure and setting up the sequel series, "The…
- The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 9
Paul and Caroline discuss The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 9, "Execution." They analyze June's confrontation with Gilead, the rebels' crackdown, and the dramatic events at the gallows and airport.
- The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 8
Paul and Caroline analyze "Exodus," Season 6 Episode 8 of The Handmaid's Tale. The discussion covers June and Moira's plan, Serena's wedding and potential motives, June's leadership, and Aunt Lydia's crisis of conscience.
- The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 7
In 'Shattered,' Season 6 Episode 7 of The Handmaid's Tale, June deals with the fallout of Nick's betrayal and Serena makes plans for her future. The episode explores June's emotional journey, Serena's schemes, Janine's survival, and a dari…
- The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 6
In "Surprise," Season 6 Episode 6 of The Handmaid's Tale, June hides in an unexpected place. Hosts Paul and Caroline break down June and Nick's dangerous choices, Lawrence's shifting loyalties, and Nick's betrayal of the Mayday plot.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 605)
In this podcast episode, hosts Paul and Caroline discuss The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 5, titled 'Janine.' They break down June and Moira's dangerous undercover mission at Jezebels, their encounter with Janine, and subsequent entrap…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 604)
Paul and Caroline discuss The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 4, "Promotion." They cover June's involvement with Mayday's bombing plans, Commander Lawrence's promotion and interaction with Janine, and Rita's plea to Nick for help smugglin…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 603)
Paul and Caroline recap The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Episode 3, "Devotion." The episode involves June and Nick rescuing Luke and Moira, Commander Lawrence and Serena Joy forming an alliance to repatriate refugees, and Aunt Lydia's distress…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 602)
Paul and Caroline discuss
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 601)
Paul and Caroline review "Train," the first episode of The Handmaid's Tale Season 6, focusing on June and Serena's westward journey following Season 5 and speculating on future plot developments.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 510)
This episode of Escaping Gilead recaps Season 5, Episode 10 of The Handmaid's Tale, titled "Safe." It details June's efforts to protect her family, Luke's arrest, Nick's detention, Janine's arrest, and Serena's escape attempt, setting the…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 509)
In episode 509, titled "Allegiance," June and Luke prepare for a rescue mission. Serena employs new strategies against her hosts to escape with Noah, while Commander Lawrence makes a proposition to June regarding Hannah.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 508)
In The Handmaid's Tale episode 'Motherland', June faces a difficult choice after a surprise visitor makes her an offer, while Serena finds herself at her lowest point and seeks help from others.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 507)
This episode of Escaping Gilead discusses The Handmaid's Tale Season 5, Episode 7, titled 'No Man's Land.' It features analysis of performances by Yvonne Strahovski and Elisabeth Moss, and explores the storyline involving a character's per…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 506)
In episode 506 of Escaping Gilead, June and Luke's mission becomes perilous, Serena perceives a threat from her benefactors, and Lawrence and Nick execute a significant power move. The episode also details Lydia's actions regarding a rapis…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 505)
This podcast episode reviews "Fairytale," Season 5, Episode 5 of The Handmaid's Tale, discussing June and Luke's perilous border crossing and Serena Joy's uncertain future. Host Caroline expresses skepticism about Luke's decisions and theo…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 504)
This episode of Escaping Gilead covers The Handmaid's Tale S5E4, "Dear Offred." It discusses the tense interactions between June and Serena Joy, and Aunt Lydia's efforts to regain influence in Gilead after reforms to the handmaid system ar…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 503)
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast covers Season 5, Episode 3, "Border," detailing June's efforts to reach her daughter Hannah, Serena Joy's experiences in exile, and Aunt Lydia's evolving perspective on the Gilead system following Janine's poiso…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 502)
This episode of Escaping Gilead discusses The Handmaid's Tale, Season 5, Episode 2, focusing on Serena Joy Waterford and her connection to Hannah. The hosts explore potential endgame scenarios for the series, which will conclude with its s…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 501)
This podcast episode covers Season 5, Episode 1 of The Handmaid's Tale, titled "Morning." It details June's actions and reactions following the lynching of Fred Waterford and Serena Joy's response to the events.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 410)
In episode 410 of Escaping Gilead!, hosts Paul and Caroline, with guest Mike, dissect "The Wilderness," the Season 4 finale of The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss June's pursuit of justice, the significance of the prisoner trade, and the com…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 409)
In episode 409 of Escaping Gilead, the hosts discuss "Progress." They cover June and Luke's plan to rescue Hannah, Serena and Fred's dealings with Gilead visitors, and Janine's growing influence at the Red Center.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 408)
This episode of Escaping Gilead covers The Handmaid's Tale S4E8 "Testimony," discussing June's confrontation with Fred and Serena in court, Emily's past trauma, and Lawrence's dealings with Aunt Lydia. The hosts also analyze June's methods…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 407)
In "Home," Episode 407 of The Handmaid's Tale Podcast, hosts discuss June's difficult adjustment to freedom in Canada, her reunion with loved ones, and her confrontation with Serena Waterford. They analyze June's cathartic moment and the W…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 406)
This episode of Escaping Gilead covers The Handmaid's Tale S4E6, "Vows." It discusses June's reunion with Moira, her contemplation of freedom, and her decision-making regarding returning to Gilead for Hannah, as well as Luke's and Moira's…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 405)
In episode 405, titled "Chicago," June
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 404)
Caroline and Paul discuss the events of The Handmaid's Tale Episode 404, questioning the protagonists' decisions and actions while appreciating Janine
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 403)
Paul and Caroline discuss torture scenes and the character of the Lieutenant in The Handmaid's Tale. They analyze the believability of June's survival, the Handmaids' last stand, and events occurring in Canada, referencing Season 4, Episod…
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 402)
Hosts Caroline and Paul discuss June's risky decision to poison Jezebel's clientele in The Handmaid's Tale, Episode 402, the consequences of her actions, and the role of Commander Lawrence.
- Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid's Tale Podcast (Episode 401)
In Episode 401 of Escaping Gilead!, hosts Paul and Caroline review 'Pigs,' the Season 4 premiere of The Handmaid's Tale. They discuss the main character's shooting, Mrs. Keyes' backstory, and characters June and Janine.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 313)
This podcast revisits The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 313, "Mayday." The discussion covers June's pivotal decision and actions against Gilead, as well as the Waterford's adjustment to their new circumstances. This was recorded prior…
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 312)
This podcast revisits Season 3, Episode 312, "Sacrifice" of The Handmaid's Tale. The episode covers plot points including leadership changes in Gilead, Luke and Moira's adjustment to new arrivals, and June's personal tragedy.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 311)
This is a recap episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Season 3, Episode 11, "Liars." It covers June's reliance on Commander Lawrence, a trip by Serena Joy and Commander Waterford, and theories from the time of the original air date.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 310)
This podcast reviews The Handmaid's Tale, Season 3, Episode 10, "Bear Witness." It covers June's plan to strike back, Commander Waterford's actions, and the tragic events experienced by Moira, Luke, and Emily in Canada.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 309)
This podcast is a rewind of The Handmaid's Tale Episode 309, "Heroic." Hosts Paul and Caroline discuss June's deteriorating sanity while hospitalized and her encounter with Serena Joy, which prompts reassessment of her actions.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 308)
This podcast episode rewinds and discusses The Handmaid's Tale, Season 3, Episode 8, titled "Unfit." It features an exclusive interview with Ann Dowd, who plays Aunt Lydia. The discussion covers the episode's events, including the Handmaid…
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 307)
This podcast episode reviews Season 3, Episode 7 of The Handmaid's Tale, titled "Under His Eye." It covers June's efforts to find Hannah, Emily facing her past, and the diplomatic crisis escalating. Serena and Fred consider their future.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 306)
This podcast episode recaps The Handmaid's Tale S3E6 "Household." June travels to Washington D.C. with the Waterfords, encounters a powerful family, and makes a connection while protecting Nichole.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 305)
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast Rewind covers Season 3, Episode 305, "Unknown Caller." The discussion focuses on June and Serena's reactions to Nichole being cared for by Luke in Canada and the resulting events. This is a re-post of an older e…
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 304)
This podcast reviews The Handmaid's Tale Episode 304, "God Bless the Child," where June brokers peace between the Waterfords, Janine faces consequences with the Putnam family, and Aunt Lydia delivers a severe punishment. This is a re-relea…
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Episode 303)
This podcast episode recaps The Handmaid's Tale Season 3, Episode 303, "Watch Out." The discussion covers June's confrontation with Commander Waterford and Nick, Serena Joy's recuperation, and a lesson from Lawrence.
- The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Season 3 Rewind (Eps 301+302)
This episode of Escaping Gilead: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast reviews Season 3, Episodes 1 and 2. It covers June's mission, Emily's harrowing journey with Nichole, and the Waterfords' reaction to Serena Joy's decision. The hosts discuss eve…