Escaping Gilead: The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast

Episode 5, “Janine,” delivers an intense, high-stakes hour as our characters inch deeper into danger with every move. In this week’s podcast, Paul and Caroline break down the chaos, consequences, and shifting alliances.

June and Moira are back in the field, attempting a “dry run” infiltration of Jezebels. They do manage to meet with Janine and pass along vital information—but their personal friction throws a wrench in the timing. When they’re forced to kill a predatory guardian and cover it up, things spiral fast. By the time they return to their rendezvous point, Luke has been threatened and driven off by another guardian. Now June and Moira are trapped inside Jezebels—with no clear way out.

Their only salvation comes in the form of a chance run-in with Commander Lawrence, who unexpectedly clears a path for their escape. But the damage is done: Luke’s original plans are ruined, and June and Moira are still stuck in Gilead.

Elsewhere, Nick handles his own grim task—finishing the job he started in no man’s land. One of the guardians from the escape has survived, and loose ends aren’t something Nick can afford.

Meanwhile, Serena Joy receives a surprising push from Aunt Lydia: a nudge toward Commander Wharton. By episode’s end, Wharton proposes—with Serena negotiating several key terms. It’s not a love story—it’s a power move.

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the shifting power dynamics, the costs of personal conflict in a resistance movement, and Janine’s continuing importance to the emotional heart of the series.

Season 6:

601 | 602 | 603 | 604

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

In The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 4, “Promotion,” sees the battle lines blur as loyalties shift, personal stakes rise, and unexpected reunions shake long-held beliefs. Paul and Caroline are back on the podcast to unpack every twist.

In this episode, June finds out just how deep Luke and Moira have gotten with Mayday. They’re not just helping—they’re leading an upcoming bombing operation. June begs them to leave with her, to put safety first and return to Alaska—but when they won’t, she takes matters into her own hands. She forces her way into their plans, determined to protect them, even if it means pushing them away.

Meanwhile in Gilead, Commander Lawrence receives a career-defining promotion to High Commander. His celebration takes place at Jezebels—darkly ironic, given the setting. There, he shares a quiet, emotional moment with Janine, offering her a drawing from her daughter Angela. It’s a rare crack in the armor for both of them.

Over in New Bethlehem, Rita reenters the picture, bringing her quiet strength to Nick’s doorstep. She needs his help smuggling her family out of Gilead, and the only way may be through the cracks in Lawrence’s new kingdom.

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the meaning of power—who has it, who uses it, and who pays the price. “Promotion” continues to build momentum toward what feels like an inevitable reckoning.

Season 6:

601 | 602 | 603

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

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The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 3, “Devotion,” brings the action, the politics, and the heartbreak. Hosts Paul and Caroline are back to unpack it all in our latest podcast episode.

This time, June and Nick join forces on a high-stakes mission: rescuing Luke and Moira, who are trapped in no man’s land after their work with Mayday draws the deadly attention of Gilead’s guardian patrols. The tension is thick, and the emotional stakes are even higher.

Meanwhile, in New Bethlehem, Commander Lawrence and Serena Joy begin their uneasy alliance as they host international delegates. The goal? Repatriate American refugees back to Gilead—under the pretense of safety and peace. But can such a place ever truly be safe?

And back in the heart of Gilead, Aunt Lydia makes a devastating discovery: Janine has been sent to Jezebels. For Lydia, it’s a cruel betrayal of everything she believed about Janine’s value—and a sign that the system she’s long upheld may be more broken than she can justify.

In this podcast episode, we explore the theme of devotion—to people, causes, and institutions—and how that devotion is tested at every turn. With thrilling rescues, shifting alliances, and moral reckoning, “Devotion” delivers a heavy, layered hour of television.

Season 6:

601 | 602

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 2, “Exile,” aired alongside the premiere—and we’re back with our thoughts, theories, and plenty to say about these seismic shifts.

In this episode, we finally get a long-awaited reunion: June and Nichole are with June’s mother, Holly, living in the remote safety of Alaska. It’s a rare moment of peace for June, but you can feel the storm building on the horizon.

Meanwhile, Serena’s journey takes a major turn. After arriving at a tranquil farm that shelters women and children refugees, it seems like she’s found a safe haven—but it’s short-lived. Gilead knows exactly where she is. And when Commander Lawrence offers her a way back—not just as a citizen, but as a leader in New Bethlehem—Serena chooses power over peace.

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Paul and Caroline dive deep into the emotional weight of the mother-daughter reunion, the symbolism behind the episode’s title, and what Serena’s latest decision says about her ongoing struggle for identity and control.

We’re witnessing a season that’s not pulling any punches—and “Exile” proves that safety and freedom are never guaranteed in The Handmaid’s Tale.

Season 6:

601

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

We’re back in Gilead (and beyond) for the highly anticipated final season of The Handmaid’s Tale! Join hosts Paul and Caroline as we kick off our podcast coverage of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 1, “Train,” airing April 8, 2025.

This episode picks up immediately where Season 5 left off, with June and Serena unexpectedly traveling westward together—on a train speeding out of Toronto. Tense, emotionally charged, and full of the unexpected alliances and power plays the show is known for, “Train” sets the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable final chapter.

In this episode of the podcast, we break down all the twists and character dynamics, explore where June and Serena might be heading—both literally and metaphorically—and speculate on what lies ahead as the story barrels toward its endgame.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just jumping on the train (pun fully intended), we’re here to guide you through every moment, every betrayal, and every flicker of hope in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Although we didn’t get a death or potentially fatal injuries in this finale, “Safe” sets up every major character for a significant amount of action in the upcoming final season. To recap:

• June is escaping the evil Canadians by train with Hawaii as her hopeful final destination
• Luke has been arrested and will have to go to trial for killing the man who attacked June
• Nick has been detained after smacking Commander Lawrence at his wedding reception and tipping his hand about his attachment to June in front of Commander Mackenzie
• Janine has been arrested by the Eyes after mouthing off to Naomi and gossiping with one of Commander Lawrence’s marthas
• Aunt Lydia has been left shattered by Janine’s arrest and her disillusionment with the system she’s dedicated her entire belief system in
• Moira and Rita are still in Toronto and probably won’t have much to do next season, at least not on screen.
• Fred is still dead.
• Serena is escaping the evil Wheelers by train (also Canadian) and trying to bum newborn diapers off other passengers

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508 | 509

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

A failed raid leads June to have to consider Lawrence’s offer of being able to see Hannah as a resident of New Bethlehem. When he tries to apply pressure though, June snaps back with an epic level of venom. Meanwhile, Serena takes advantage of her hosts’ own arrogance to make her escape with Noah.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507 | 508

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul

Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

In “Motherland”, Paul and Caroline chat about New Bethlehem, June’s conflict about which way to go in order to get Hannah back, and Serena’s new station in life as a handmaid for the Wheelers.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506 | 507

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul

Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

It’s all well and good to wish your enemy dead. It’s totally another thing when she’s helpless and about to give birth in the middle of nowhere.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505 | 506

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

After last week’s disastrous trip into Gilead, we spent this week watching Luke pace around his makeshift cell next to cool-as-a-cucumber June. And did all that nervous energy do him any good? Next time you decide to join the Resistance, take some self-defense courses beforehand, Luke. Caroline has a lot to say again about Luke’s overall lack of understanding when it comes to Gilead and its zealous supporters.

Elsewhere in Gilead, Lydia manages to make an example out of a rapist – as long as it aligns with Commander Lawrence’s need to wipe an enemy off the board. Or at least that’s Paul’s theory.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504 | 505

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

What could go wrong when June and Luke decide to sneak over the border and into Gilead? No “Fairytale” ending in this one. Seriously. Certain members of this podcast were yelling at the screen when Luke pushed June to take Jaeden’s advice to rest up in the Bowl-o-rama before heading back into Canada’s safe embrace. As you’ll hear in this podcast, Caroline has strong beliefs about Luke’s dim future on planet earth given how little he’s learned over the years.

Then there’s Caroline’s theories on Serena and her possible status as a handmaid in exile, rather than “unofficial ambassador”. Paul wasn’t ready to hear what Caroline had to share, so this is your warning to strap in and get ready to look at Serena in a whole new way.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503 | 504

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Having Serena Joy and June in close quarters positioned within spitting distance of each other was never going to work out, was it? One might think Serena would only receive threats and aggressiveness from June, but as the title of this episode proves with “Dear Offred”, she’s perfectly willing to continue trying to prove who’s the boss.

Back in Gilead, Lydia confides in Janine and asks for her help re-entering the human race after being denied reforms to the handmaid system by Commander Lawrence. She’s got to make good on her vow in return for Janine’s recovery, but what form will that take?

SEASON 5:

501 | 502 | 503

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul and Caroline Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Seeing Serena Joy lay her oily hands on Hannah during Fred’s funeral must be driving June nuts. In “Border”, we see her scrambling and starting to figure out what she can do. Can she get to Hannah? Not easily. Can she get to Serena? Much more easily.

Serena doesn’t get quite what she’d hoped for from the Commanders in Gilead. Something tells me she’ll be able to make the absolute most of her time in exile though.

And Lydia. Janine’s poisoning at the hands of Esther has left a deep scar in a character previously thought to be unshakable. Now, she appears to be reconsidering… well everything about Handmaids and the Gilead system. Finally.

SEASON 5:

501 | 502

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Whatever concerns Paul had about June’s listlessness in the season opener were put to rest in this episode. Although she still had her moments of instability, such as her lashing out at Rita, my doubts were assuaged once Serena Joy gave June something to focus on: Hannah.

Hannah and particularly Serena Joy’s proximity to her. Now that we know that next season, the 6th, will be the show’s final, we can start to look for what an endgame might look like. Caroline and Paul start talking about how we’re going to get there in this podcast, specifically in the next few episodes.

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Ready, set, and GO!!! It’s time for Season 5 of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale! Things kick off with “Morning”, picking up the morning after June and her gang of former handmaids dismantled Fred Waterford in the no-man’s-land between Canada and Gilead. How does June deal with having just led an animalistic lynching of her former Commander? Well, it’s a mix of things including freaking out Luke and Moira, a full breakfast at a diner, some public gunfire, and an official admission to the authorities concerning her role in Fred’s demise. Busy day.

Meanwhile, Serena Joy, recipient of the “bad” news, has to scramble to make the most of her situation with Tuello.

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

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“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Daley at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

That’s it for this year, Handmaid’s fans and instead of going out with a bang, Fred chose whistle instead (but he may have wanted to reconsider that later). In this podcast, Paul and Caroline have invited Mike, the third co-owner of Pod Clubhouse and a Handmaid’s expert in his own right, to sit in and pinch-hit for an ailing Paul. Also in this podcast, creator of The Handmaid’s Tale and writer of this episode, Bruce Miller, drops by and answers some questions about the creation of this episode.

In this episode, the Pod Clubhouse triple-headed host-monster also talks about:

• Why make a trade for 22 women and not even bring up Hannah?
• Can a “good mother” just put things like June’s history with Fred in the past and move on?
• What is a “good mother” anyway?

Bruce Miller Interview starting Timecode: 01:19:08;23

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408 | 409

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Note:

For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast!

Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

In this week’s short and sweet podcast, we chat about:

• Luke’s risky decision to send June and Nichole into Nick’s arms for the chance of more information about Hannah
• The Waterfords’ decision to take a deal with the US government in exchange for leniency
• Janine’s continued evolution into a strong person and leader back in Gilead

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407 | 408

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Caroline | Paul

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For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast!

Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

This week we chat about:

• June’s style of “healing” and whether or not she’s playing with fire trying to rile up the former handmaids
• The previously thought unlikely source of support the Waterfords found in Canada
• Lydia’s struggle to remain relevant
• And pretty much everything else in the episode

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406 | 407

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Caroline | Paul

Note:

For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast!

Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Man, this scene felt good to watch. June has had a pretty frustrating last few weeks, what with getting shot, scaring her daughter, killing her friends, and getting bombed, June has needed a personal “win”. Angel Flight is great and all for Rita and the 85 kids – but none of them were HER kid. Sure, she got out of Gilead, but she has unfinished business there. In this scene, she gets to take a little something just for her and I for one (Paul) am glad she took it. In fact, I’m surprised she didn’t lash out and strike Serena. After all, Serena established during June’s pregnancy that a little hitting was perfectly OK. I just hope that this bit of completely justifiable catharsis doesn’t come back to bite June.

Paul and Caroline also talk about:

• June’s adjustment to life in Canada
• The Waterfords’ new uneasy alliance
• The “love” scene with Luke

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405 | 406

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Note:

For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast!

Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.

Last week, Caroline remarked how the pace of this season was moving MUCH faster than usual and that she expected June to be flying the space shuttle in this episode. This Great Lakes hauler wasn’t the space shuttle, but Caroline still gets full points for June’s hare-brained attempt to steal and pilot a lifeboat back to Gilead. Jeez. That statement is almost too ironic to type.

Anyway, in short, Moira was real, not a dream. Her girlfriend is a hard-ass with a nametag-maker for those just-in-case scenarios (like intelligence assets stowing away on your boat). June needs a CAT scan. Hopefully Luke cleaned up his house before coming to the dock.

We talk about this stuff, and:

• June’s irrational, concussion-fueled insistence that she returns to Gilead for Hannah
• Moira’s hard-hitting tactics to keep June by her side and heading north
• Luke’s hands-off approach to escorting June off the boat

Season 3:

301+302 | 303 | 304 | 305 | 306 | 307 | 308 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312 | 313

Season 4:

401 | 402 | 403 | 404 | 405

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Caroline | Paul

Note:

For the first three seasons, you might have been listening to Paul and Caroline as the “Daley Review”, faithfully analyzing each episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. Since January of 2020, they’ve decided to team up with popculturereview.com to form Pod Clubhouse and continue reviewing the show under that banner. You’ll get the same analysis and the same repartee only a married couple can give, just under a new name: Escaping Gilead! The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast!

Music:
“Ominous Ambience” by Viljami Mehto, licensed by Pod Clubhouse.

This podcast was recorded, edited, and produced at Pod Clubhouse Studios and is a Pod Clubhouse Original Production.