Mayday: The Handmaid’s Tale Podcast

No historical symposium here, just the final episode of our podcast series covering The Testaments. Join Tiana, Angie, Whitney, & Leah once more as they break down the remainder of Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Tiana and friends are back for their final installments of The Testaments. We're breaking this final discussion up into two parts so you can really dive into it. Look for part two next week! How do they feel about the book in the end? Did Lydia win them over? Did Margaret Atwood capture the teenage voice? Can you drink leftover red wine? All shall be revealed in Pt 1 of the final episode of The Testaments Book Club! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Justin and Tiana LOVE scary movies. Tiana never gets to watch them and Justin...well he loves them but...well he's kinda scared of them. So they figured that the best solution was to watch them together and let YOU pick what they watch! It's the second annual Mayday Scary Movie Day featuring "The Conjuring" and "Freaks!"  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Pour yourself a glass of wine and join Mayday for the third installment of The Testaments Book Club series of podcasts. This week Tiana is joined by Angie and Leah to discuss the next 100 pages in the book. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

It's the second episode of our book club podcasts cover The Testaments. Tiana, Sarah and Whitney breakdown the next 100 pages and give their thoughts on Lydia, Agnes and Daisy. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

The Testaments, the long-awaited sequel to Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale is here...and we're here to discuss it!  We will have four podcasts dedicated to the book, with each episode covering approx 100 pages of the novel. In our first episode, Tiana and Sarah are joined by friends Whitney, Angie and Leah to talk about Chapters 1 - 6.   Enjoy as they take a deep dive back into the world of Gilead! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Welcome to our intro to The Testaments book club. Over four episodes, covering about 100 pages per episode, we will be exploring the world of The Testaments, Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handmaid's Tale.  This episode features an introduction to our book club members, our Mayday co-hosts Tiana and Sarah and special guests Whitney, Angie, and Leah. Plus they introduce us to and breakdown the three main characters, Agnes, Daisy, and Aunt Lydia from whose perspective The Testaments is told. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Elisabeth Williams is responsible for making the horrifically beautiful world of Gilead come to life on screen. Listen as she describes how her production design team takes The Handmaid's Tale from script to screen and get some great insider info on the show. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Editors, the unsung heroes of the film/tv world...and The Handmaid's Tale's Wendy Hallam-Martin is a great one. Her work on the show earned her an Emmy in 2018 and she's nominated once again in 2019. She talks to us about some of the ways editing shapes what we see on the screen and drops a bunch of fantastic fun facts about some of her favorite scenes from the show. It's great, great stuff! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Music nerds unite! Composer Adam Taylor, the man responsible for composing all that creepy, crawly and....occasionally...uplifting music that you hear on The Handmaid's Tale, joins Mayday for an interview. Learn about how he creates that music for the show, where he came from, what his influences are, and much much more! PLUS we bet you've heard his work in a couple other places and didn't even know it. Listen and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Wanna know what we have planned for September and October? Take a listen as we plan for more great Handmaid's Tale content for the fall. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Three time Emmy nominee, and former Handmaid's Tale costume designer Ane Crabtree joins us to answer your questions and talk about all things Handmaid's Tale. Why did she leave the show? Who was the most challenging character to design for ? What inspired the leather muzzles in season 2? Plus we discuss what the future holds for one of the most creative, positive, authentically warm and open people you could ever talk to. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

We were so excited to talk to Ane Crabtree again! Here is a small sample of the interview with her answering a listeners question about the impact the Handmaid's Tale costumes had on her and other fans. Enjoy! Full interview up soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

It's Part 2 of our Wrap up/Ask us anything-ish show! In this episode we really get to dive deep into the psyche of Sarah. Whether it's black bean brownies, a bag that only she can explain, her love for the Punisher or wishing death upon the Puntams, Sarah straddles her way into your heart. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

We don't always drink and podcast, but when we do it's because it's the Season 3 wrap up show AND our favorite time of year...AMA-ish....time! It's time unwind, relax, take a look back season 3, take a look forward at what comes next for the podcast, AND answer some of your burning questions. Questions such as...."WTF with Nick!?", "How did we meet & start the podcast?",  "Why did you guys think there was a second house?!". and more! So, we're splitting this episode up into a few different parts so you can savor it as much as we did. Thank you so much!  DO NOT UNSUBSCRIBE! We have more content coming very, very soon! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

We're not crying, you're crying! Ok we're all crying, right? A season that had many fans questioning everything about this show, ends with a finale that is a beautiful testament to what can be achieved when women empower other women to get shit done. Meanwhile Fred and Serena remind us that when there's nothing left to eat, the last two rats will feed on each other to survive. What a finish! Let's talk about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

In which we discuss the Waterford's luxury prison accommodations (wtf!?) and Fred's new gig modeling for "Private Prison's Illustrated", marvel at Serena's general lack of self awareness, applaud Moira as she reminds Serena of exactly who, and what she is regardless of hairstyle and clothing choice, we wonder what exactly Luke's plan was (what's in the binder!?!?), deep dive into June's big decisions, and try and figure where this is all leading. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

In which we get to speak to Bruce Miller, showrunner, writer, and producer for The Handmaid's Tale on HULU! Including one question & answer that will fundamentally change the way you view the show! Bruce is amazing as always in a an interview that covers a ton of ground, including questions from some of you! We cover topics ranging from fan reactions to the new season, the whereabouts of Nick, mental health and medicine in Gilead as well as on set, as well as June's Jezebel outfit, who picked THAT song, PLUS we learn once and for all if the Joey Lawrence rabbit hole is real. Thank you to everyone that submitted questions on social media or through the message app on Anchor! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Hey! Look who checked their notifications! Well you are in for a treat! Here is a super tiny sneak peak at our interview with Bruce Miller...just for those of you who happened to check for a new episode today. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

In which we discuss... Serena's bold plan for stupid Fred, June and the angry Martha mafia, Commander Lawrence and the deflated ego, how all of our hopes hinge on Billy, little stabs, little stabs......burn baby burn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

In which we discuss a turning of the tables, a return to the regularly scheduled program, Janine the bravest Spaces Pirate of them all, baked goods as code, and wonder yet again WTF is going on with Serena and what does she have planned? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

In which we discuss...Justin's LOVE for "Heaven Is A Place On Earth", who would win in a real fight between Serena/June, sucking on your finger after THAT?, Janine as the unsung hero, and of course...space pirates! ENJOY! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

So much to talk about! Lydia backstory! June and the Handmaid Mafia! That ending. So stop reading this and start listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Well damn, ok. I guess the time for playing around is more or less over. This week's episode sees June once again losing her grasp on her plan to save Hannah and get out of Gilead. She learns the hard way....again...that no one is to be trusted and when the call comes that brings down June's best laid plans....it can indeed come from inside the house. Plus, more Canadian hi-jinks, the further adventures of the Waterford's in Washington and more! Let's talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

We now return you to regularly scheduled bleakness! I'll be honest, this episode was great but I could done without all the real life footage of Washington, DC. Wait....Ohhhh that was the show..........are you sure? Seriously though let's dive into this episode that finds June & the Waterfords in the nations capital. There is much to learn and much that we do not know! Plus Bonus content on Tiana's failed vacation, Sarah's vs the Air Conditioner and your AMAZING song selections for the Mayday Mixtape! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Hey, you knew it wasn't gonna be all roses and rebellion for the entire season right? Special guest host Delia Harrington joins Justin as they break down Episode 5 and try to determine what the hell just happened and where the hell we're gonna go from here. ...and the battles just begun. Indeed. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Mayday digs into episode 4 of the new season! We talk everything from making baptisms weirder, to Aunt Lydia rocking the Rascal, to breakfast cereal, to feeling all the feelings in Canada, to spoilers and beautiful shots at the Putnam's "Gilead House Hunters" mansion! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Hey, we're back! Tiana, Sarah and Justin break down episodes 1-3 of Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale.We cover a lot of ground in the aftermath of Season 2. We talk everything from Stupid Fred to Commander Joey Lawrence (WOAH!)and everything in between. Plus some bonus content on Narhwhals that you do not want to miss....trust us.Let's dive back into the darkness shall we! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

You love them, you hate them, they are Naomi and Warren Putnam the most miserable couple in Gilead....which is saying a lot in Gilead.Please enjoy our interview with the amazing Ever Carradine and Stephen Kunken, the actors that bring the Putnam's to life.They were kind enough to judge the individual category of our costume competition this year! So we had them on to discuss all things Putnam! From #LadyPutnam and her non-lady like behavior to what it's like to have to act with one hand and more.Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

On this episode of Mayday its all about costumes, Madeline Brewer's new film "Cam", Sabrina the Teenage Witch and more!Join Justin & Tiana as they make the big announcement for the costume contest winners in the group and pet categories and then have a great discussion on what they've been watching lately. Plus look for extra bonus content after this episode for more reviews and talk about the latest and greatest things that Justin & Tiana have put their eyes on. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Lzzy Hale has never exactly been one to play by the rules, or to conform to expectations. She is a child of the 90's, but was baptized into the church of 70's and 80's rock and roll and dove in head first, worshipping at the altar of the "foremothers of rock" like Ann Wilson, Joan Jett & Pat Benatar. She emerged and formed Halestorm, combining vocals that can seduce you one moment only to punch you in the face the next with her bandmates thunderous, buzzsaw cocktail of 90's grunge and nu metal. Throw in giant hooks and enough pop polish to make her foremothers proud and you have Halestorm.Justin sits down with Lzzy to talk about Halestorm's new album "Vicious", and what it's like being an influencer and foremother in her own right. Plus her takes on advocating for mental health and being that cartoon character that someone out there needs to see and why representation matters more than ever.Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

The Handmaid's Tale is now filming Season 3 in Canada, Margaret Atwood is auctioning off a name, plus news about Madeline Brewer, Joseph Fiennes, and Elisabeth Moss! It's The Handmaid's Tale on HULU news update on Mayday! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

It's part 2 of the #HandmaidHalloween2018 Scary Movie special! Tiana and Justin break down the 2015 movie "The Witch", have a discussion about what effects a person's taste in scary movies, and run down the remaining movies on their "Movies that truly scared us" lists! It's a good time with a scary twist. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Tiana loves scary movies, Just is trying to love scary movies, and neither one can watch them with their spouses. What to do?Podcast it, obviously. Tiana and Justin take on a scary movie night, watching two scary movies, one chosen by them, one chosen by Mayday's social media followers!So listen as they discuss their experiences with scary movies and even break out a Top 5 list of movies that TRULY scared them.Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

OT Fagbenle aka "Luke" from The Handmaid's Tale on HULU posted on his Instagram account today that Season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale has begun filming! We will keep you posted on all the latest news and information that we hear about. For the latest news and info please follow us on social media at @HandmaidPodcast on Twitter/Instragra/Facebook! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Somewhere in Gilead Rita and The Martha's have just orchestrated an amazing and harrowing escape for June. There's only one problem, June didn't escape. Somewhere on the outskirts of Gilead she waits, hood up, full of scorn and ready for revenge. Meanwhile, Emily is headed to Canada, Commander Lawrence is fully in the shit, Fred is being held upstais, Sirena is mourning the loss of Nichole, and maybe...just maybe coming to terms with the full scope of what she has truly helped create. Let's breakdown the end of season 2 and contemplate season 3 and see what we know so far.We plan to follow up in future episodes as the updates roll in. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

We are back and it's costume contest time! Mayday rolls out #HandmaidHalloween2018 featuring our costume contest! It's back again with 3 categories for enter, great prizes to win and some amazing guest judges. Listen to the podcast for detaills and follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter at @HandmaidPodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Mayday talks to Madeline Brewer, the actress responsible for our favorite character, Janine, from The Handmaid's Tale on HULU. She lets us dive deep into the character, what she is, what she isn't and answers YOUR questions from social media! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

This is something you will NOT hear anywhere else!We attended the Handmaid's Tale on HULU opening of the "Dressing for Dystopia" exhibit at the SCAD FASH Museum of Film and Fashion. There was a screening of Season 2 episode 3 followed by a Q&A with Costume Designer Ane Crabtree, and cast members Amanda Brugel, Madeline Brewer, Ever Carradine, Sydney Sweeney, Nina Kiri and Robert Curtis Brown. They answer questions about the costumes, their characters, the show and how it all comes together. Enjoy this! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

This is something you will NOT hear anywhere else!We attended the Handmaid's Tale on HULU opening of the "Dressing for Dystopia" exhibit at the SCAD FASH Museum of Film and Fashion. There was a screening of Season 2 episode 3 followed by a Q&A with Costume Designer Ane Crabtree, and cast members Amanda Brugel, Madeline Brewer, Ever Carradine, Sydney Sweeney, Nina Kiri and Robert Curtis Brown. They answer questions about the costumes, their characters, the show and how it all comes together. Enjoy this! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

The final installment of the Mayday: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast Season 2 Wrap Up show! We answer more of your questions about the show, ourselves, and more! Thank you so much to everyone that submitted questions and look for much more of this in the future. It was amazing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Award winning costume designer Ane Crabtree joined Mayday in April for an interview as she prepped for the launch of her massive exhibit at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion & Film in Atlanta GA. The exhibit is the first costume design exhibit at the museum and is open to the public from now - August 11th! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Organization: The Little Bit FoundationWebsite: www.thelittlebitfoundation.orgRosemary Hanley is the Executive Director of The Little Bit Foundation, an organization committed to removing the borders between children and education in St. Louis, MO. This year The Little Bit Foundation will provide services to over 11,000 children in St Louis City and some county schools and is continuing to thrive and grow. Please enjoy part 2 of our interview with Rosemary Hanley as she discusses Little Bit, and how her receiving an Ellis Island Medal of Honor will effect the organization moving forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Part 2 of the Mayday: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast Season 2 Wrap Up show! We answer more of your questions about the show, ourselves, and more! Has Serena made a complete arc? Do you think there are parts of society that compare to Gilead? Can June survive the Waterfords after this? Plus much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Organization: The Little Bit FoundationWebsite: www.thelittlebitfoundation.orgRosemary Hanley was being nudged, that's how she puts it. She was being nudged to do something more, something for others, something to help those less fortunate in the city that she calls home and loves, St. Louis, MO. That nudge led to a coat drive which snowballed and 17 years later has Rosemary Hanley leading The Little Bit Foundation, an organization committed to removing the borders between children and education. This year The Little Bit Foundation will provide services to over 11,000 children in St Louis City and some county schools and is continuing to thrive and grow.Rosemary Hanley was part of this years 2018 class of recpients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor as described on their website is presented to "individuals who have made it their mission to share their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity with those less fortunate." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Thank you! We can't believe it's over already. Season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale is in the books and we had a blast. Thank you to all of you for listening and for making this podcast so much fun to do. This episode is our Season 2 Wrap up show! It's part 1 of 3 - featuring YOUR questions for US! We love doing this so much and we hopte to do more of it in the future. STAY SUBSCRIBED TO MAYDAY! We do not take a hiatus and will have more great content coming your way...dont miss it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

Amanda Brugel talks all things Rita with Justin & Tiana! Sometimes you things just work out perfectly. We tried to setup this interview for a couple of dates but couldn't work out a day that worked. So we decided to do it so that it would release after the finale....and WOW did we luck out! Rita helps June get the baby out of Gilead and finally takes that heroic turn that we had all been wishing she would take. Amazing stuff! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

BOOM! There it is and there you have it! The finale to The Handmaid's Tale on HULU! Episode 13 "The Word" packed a huge punch...literally. We now know the fate of June and her baby. Emily finally has someone show her a kindness in Gilead, but not before leaving Auny Lydia bloodied on the floor! Serena finally comes to terms with the true nature of the world that she helped to create and learned the price for those that defy it. Meanwhile Fred learns that it's always the quiet ones you have to worry about as Rita and the Martha network save the damn day! What a great end to a great season. A little hope...a little fire...and a whole bunch of questions! Let's talk about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

The Handmaid's Tale on HULU leaves us once again with no idea where the show is going. Episode 12 "Postpartum" followed up the highly emotional, very different episode "Holly" in which June gives birth to her daughter. Writer Eric Tuchman is a veteran TV writer with a history of writing for strong female characters. He brings us an episode in which things unfold and reveal the depths of the flaws in Gilead's society and the toll that it takes on all involved. "Postpartum" sets in motion events, the long term effects of which are not yet known and sets up a finale that could go in any direction. We take a deep dive into "Postpartum" with the man who wrote it. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

We caught up with Sydney Sweeney a couple of week's ago to discuss her character Eden. The Handmaid's Tale brought Eden into the fold as Nick's child bride and has forced viewers to confront some very uncomfortable topics along the way. Sydney Sweeney joins us to talk about joining the cast after season one, what she thinks about those contreversial story lines and how she flips the switch from Sydney to Eden. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support

With two episodes to go in season 2 June once again finds herself in the Waterford house for tour number three. Every relationship is full of moving parts and volatile emotions as we head into the finale with more questions than answers. We finally get the answer to "Who is in the pool!?" as Eden and Isaac play star crossed lovers and end up paying the ultimate price. Meanwhile Serena has what she's always wanted but it may not quite be what she bargained for. We also get our Bradley Whitford sighting as Emily is stationed with Commander Lawrence, the "architect of Gilead's economy" who is.....a bit of a mystery. Bottom line...there is one episode after this and we have ZERO idea as to where it's going. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themaydaypodcast/support