The Handmaid's Tale Podcast

The Handmaid's Tale Podcast

We find The Handmaid’s Tale to be a shockingly disturbing, important, and incredibly well done show. We're pretty floored by it on many levels. Join us as we delve into each episode and talk it all through. We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV shows for over a decade now. Check out our other fare at Podcastica.com. Praise be!

Episodes

BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2

August 16, 2025 • 142 mins
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...
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33: S6E8-10 Listener Feedback

June 3, 2025 • 191 mins
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 gro...
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32: "The Handmaid's Tale" (The Handmaid's Tale S6E10)

May 27, 2025 • 116 mins
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...
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31: "Execution" (S6E9)

May 20, 2025 • 118 mins
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/gro...
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30: "Exodus" (S6E8)

May 13, 2025 • 142 mins
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, a...
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29: "Shattered" (S6E7)

May 6, 2025 • 97 mins
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: ...
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28: "Surprise" (S6E6)

April 29, 2025 • 108 mins
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 grou...
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27: "Janine" (S6E5)

April 22, 2025 • 111 mins
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 s...
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26: "Promotion" (S6E4)

April 15, 2025 • 117 mins
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.c...
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25: "Train", "Exile", & "Devotion" (S6E1-3)

April 8, 2025 • 168 mins
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 ...
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24: Pre-Season Six Catch-Up

March 30, 2025 • 72 mins
Like a lot of you, we weren’t sure we were ready for another season of The Handmaid’s Tale, but going back through the events of the series for this recap, we were reminded of two things: 1. This show has moved on from the first couple of season when the characters couldn’t do much to react to their situation, and into a place where they’re fighting back, and that feels good. And 2. It’s just such a good show, and despite the curre...
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23: Let's Not Have The Handmaid's Tale for Real

September 26, 2024 • 75 mins
Hey all, after a two-year break (!) we wanted to talk to you about how we think the world has become more like The Handmaid’s Tale since last we spoke, and what we can do to fight back, stop things from going further in that direction, and even reverse what’s already happened. Podcastica doesn’t usually get political, but among all our podcast listeners we think (and hope) that you’re the right audience to hear this. If you have th...
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10: Bruce Miller (Showrunner of The Handmaid's Tale)

July 9, 2021 • 45 mins
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 br...
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