The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: The Testaments

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The Handmaid's Tale Podcast: The Testaments

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The fight for freedom against tyranny continues in this Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments, and Daphne, Wendy, and Jason are excited to keep this conversation going! Write to us at mayday@podcastica.com. 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

Bruce Miller, Showrunner of The Testaments (2026)

What a thrill to once again talk to Bruce Miller, showrunner of The Testaments! His enthusiasm for the material is clear and infectious, and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Am...
Jun 6, 20261h 5mE

The Testaments S1E9&10 Listener Feedback

Another big batch of passionate, thoughtful, insightful messages from you guys. Praise be! It was a pleasure for us to go through these and respond, and think about The Testaments in new ways. We real...
Jun 3, 20263h 12mE

The Testaments S1E10 "Secateurs"

A moving, satisfying, bittersweet season finale where these girls who’ve spent the season waking up to how oppressed they and the women of Gilead have been decided to take a stand. We loved it, and we...
May 30, 20261h 54mE

The Testaments S1E9 "Marat Sade"

Daisy takes matters into her own hands. As does Becka.  Next up: The Testaments S1E10 “Secateurs”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to testify@podcastica.com. ...
May 20, 20261h 28mE

The Testaments S1E6-8 Listener Feedback

We gathered up ALL your feedback from the last few episodes, and we’re responding. Your thoughts, theories, questions, and insights are so varied and well-considered, and absolutely add depth to the d...
May 18, 20262h 52mE

The Testaments S1E8 "Broken"

Announcement: Sex-ed class sign-ups are today. Teachers are Aunt Vidala and Daisy, your choice ;) PS This show is such an interesting and unique mix of coming-of-age wonder and discovery, tension, hum...
May 13, 20262h 2mE

The Testaments S1E7 "Commitment"

So much conflict and tension is being sown in this show, with Agnes’ crush Garth courting Becka, who loves Agnes;  Agnes’ suitor Weston closing in on Daisy as the leader of the Eyes; and Daisy the ant...
May 6, 20262h 1mE

The Testaments S1E6 "Stadium"

Well, if anyone was missing The Handmaid’s Tale, here’s your episode. Bleak! And harrowing and masterfully done, we thought. Listen in as Daphne, Wendy, and Jason talk it out.  Next up: The Testame...
Apr 29, 20262h 16mE

The Testaments S1E5 "Ball"

We’re not sure we’ve ever seen a dance turn so creepy so fast. Another fantastic episode, deepening the characters of these girls, and making us hope for the best for all of them (because, you know, o...
Apr 22, 20262h 2mE

The Testaments S1E4 "Green Tea"

A tea party has never seemed so important — any slip up could ruin a girl’s life forever. Meanwhile, Daisy’s freaking out as Gilead closes in on Mayday spies all around her. Join Daphne, Wendy, and Ja...
Apr 15, 20262h 9mE

The Testaments S1E3 "Daisy"

So great to get so much of Daisy’s story in this episode. I don’t even want to say too much about it in case someone reads this first and gets spoiled, but this show is really humming along!  Next ...
Apr 8, 20261h 42mE

The Testaments S1E2 "Perfect Teeth"

Such a mix of hope, excitement, menace, and dread in this show already. We hope you’re as engaged with it as we are as we dive into this second episode.  Next up: The Testaments S1E3 “Daisy”. Let u...
Apr 8, 20261h 40mE

The Testaments S1E1 "Precious Flowers"

Hello! Daphne, Wendy, and Jason are back and ready to dive into the world of The Testaments, this coming-of-age story set in the horrific and unjust world of Gilead. We’re finding the show fascinating...
Apr 8, 20262h 8mE

The Testaments: Our First Impressions

Well blessed be the fruit loops, we’re back! Are you ready for The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale? Whether your answer is “YES!”, “maybe…”, or “hell no”, we hope you listen to our quick...
Apr 2, 202618mE

BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"

Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus. Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in our book is one of the all-tim...
Nov 8, 20251h 11mE

34: Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

Here’s Daphne, Wendy, and Jason with a check-in about the state of things in the United States, with our unvarnished thoughts and opinions about it all. We walk you through: The state of things ...
Oct 15, 20252h 7m

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

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 wi...
Aug 16, 20252h 22mE

33: S6E8-10 Listener Feedback

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 ...
Jun 3, 20253h 11mE

32: "The Handmaid's Tale" (The Handmaid's Tale S6E10)

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-onl...
May 27, 20251h 56mE

31: "Execution" (S6E9)

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:...
May 20, 20251h 58mE