Eyes On Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast

By SBS

What's Eyes On Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast about?

Join Fiona Williams, Haidee Ireland, Sana Qadar, and Natalie Hambly every week with SBS' award-winning The Handmaid's Tale companion podcast, Eyes on Gilead. There is a lot going on in this series and we think it helps to talk it out at the end of every episode. BEST COMPANION PODCAST - FINALIST - 2022 New York Festivals Radio Awards BEST ARTS & CULTURE PODCAST - BRONZE AWARD - 2020 Australian Podcast Awards BEST FANCAST - 2019 Australian Podcast Awards

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Eyes On Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast episodes:

12.04.2022
Bonus episode: Bruce Miller talks Season 5
The Handmaid's Tale showrunner, executive producer, and friend of the podcast, returns to Eyes On Gilead to reflect upon all of the events of Season 5 of the show. Now that we know what we know, he doesn't have to...
11.09.2022
'Safe' (510) recap
We have just watched episode 10 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. The finale! This episode is called 'Safe' and it was written by Bruce Miller, and directed by Elisabeth Moss: Under threat, June must find a way to...
11.08.2022
Bonus episode: Stephen Kunken (aka 'Commander Warren Putnam')
As we wait for the finale of The Handmaid's Tale season 5, Fiona and Sana meet Stephen Kunken, whom we all know and loathe as Commander Warren Putnam. Stephen jumps into our Zoom room for a great chat to discuss...
11.02.2022
'Allegiance' (509) recap
We have just watched episode 9 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale (this cannot be the penultimate episode of the season). It’s called 'Allegiance' and it was written by Eric Tuchman and directed by Bradley Whitford (perhaps you've heard...
11.02.2022
'Allegiance' (509) recap
We have just watched episode 9 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale (this cannot be the penultimate episode of the season). It’s called 'Allegiance' and it was written by Eric Tuchman and directed by Bradley Whitford (perhaps you've heard...
10.26.2022
'Motherland' (508) recap
We have just watched episode 8 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. This season is going too fast. This episode is called 'Motherland' and it was written by Yahlin Chang, and directed by Natalia Leite: June (Elisabeth Moss) receives...
10.19.2022
'No Man's Land' (507) recap
We have just watched episode 7 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It's called "No Man's Land" and it was written by Rachel Shukert and directed by Natalia Leite: "Alone and isolated, June and Serena must labour together for...
10.12.2022
'Together' (506) recap
We have just watched episode 6 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It's called "Together" and it was written by Katherine Collins and directed by Eva Vives: June teaches Luke the basics of survival. Serena tests the hospitality of...
10.05.2022
'Fairytale' (505) recap & O-T Fagbenle (aka 'Luke) interview
We have just watched episode 5 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It's called “Fairytale” and it was written by J. Holtham and directed by Eva Vives: June and Luke venture into unfamiliar territory in search of information. Serena...
09.28.2022
'Dear Offred' (504) recap
We have just watched episode 4 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It's called 'Dear Offred' and it was written by Jacey Heldrich and directed by Dana Gonzalez. June works to overcome her violent instincts. Meanwhile Serena settles into...
09.27.2022
Bonus episode: Madeline Brewer (aka 'Janine')
We're back with a bonus interview: We speak to Madeline Brewer, aka Janine LIndo, aka the most empathetic person in Gilead. "Poor Janine" but lucky us! We have so many questions about where we find Janine at this early point...
09.21.2022
'Border' (503) recap
We have just watched episode 3 of season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It's called 'Border' and it was written by Aly Monroe and directed by Dana Gonzalez. June (Elisabeth Moss) and Moira (Samira Wiley) journey to the border to...
09.14.2022
Bonus episode: Sam Jaeger (aka 'Mark Tuello')
We're back with a bonus episode, as we jump into the Zoom room with Sam Jaeger. That's right, Agent Mark Tuello himself is here to give us unique insight into the enigmatic representative of what's left of America.
09.14.2022
'Ballet' (502) recap
And we're off and running with season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale! We have just watched episode two, which is called 'Ballet'. It is written by Nina Fiore and John Herrera / Directed by Elisabeth Moss. June (Elisabeth Moss) and...
09.14.2022
'Morning' (501) recap
We're back!! We're here to recap the premiere episode of season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale, which is called 'Morning'. It is written by Bruce Miller and directed by Elisabeth Moss: In the powerful Season 5 premiere, June (Elisabeth Moss)...
09.08.2022
New season preview: Recapping 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5
The wait is almost over. The first episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 5 will premiere in Australia on SBS and at SBS On Demand on Thursday 15 September. So you know what that means: Eyes On Gilead is coming...
08.30.2021
Bonus episode: Emmy nominee Mckenna Grace (aka 'Esther Keyes')
It's 2021 Emmy Awards season and we're back with another bonus episode, interviewing some of The Handmaid's Tale's incredible nominees. Today we invite Mckenna Grace into the Zoom room, or you may know her best as Mrs Esther Keyes. At...
08.30.2021
Bonus episode: Emmy Nominee Adam Taylor (The Handmaid's Tale Composer)
It's 2021 Emmy Awards season and we're back with another bonus episode, interviewing some of The Handmaid's Tale's incredible nominees. Today we jump back into the Zoom room with The Handmaid's Tale's composer Adam Taylor. Adam gives us insights into...
08.25.2021
Bonus episode: Emmy Nominee Burton LeBlanc (The Handmaid's Tale S4 Head of Makeup Dept)
It's 2021 Emmy Awards season and we're back with another bonus episode, interviewing some of The Handmaid's Tale's incredible nominees. Today we jump back into the Zoom room with The Handmaid's Tale's head of the makeup department, Burton LeBlanc. He's...
08.19.2021
Bonus episode: Emmy Nominee Debra Hanson (The Handmaid's Tale S4 Costume Designer)
It's 2021 Emmy Awards season and we're back with some bonus episodes, interviewing some of The Handmaid's Tale's incredible nominees. Today we jump back into the Zoom room with season 4 costume designer Debra Hanson (a past winner for her...
07.02.2021
Bonus episode: Liz Garbus interview
Director Liz Garbus joins the Eyes On Gilead Zoom room to unpack the detail of the Handmaid's Tale season 4 finale, 'Wilderness' (410). The acclaimed documentary filmmaker gives us insights into how her body of work about the justice system,...
06.28.2021
Bonus episode: Bruce Miller interview / Season 4 recap
With the epic finale of 'The Handmaids Tale' season 4 fresh in our minds, series creator/showrunner and friend of the podcast, Bruce Miller, jumps into our Zoom room to reflect back on the key storylines this season, and to answer...
06.16.2021
'Wilderness' (410) recap
It's time to recap the season finale! We have just watched episode 10 of season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale, which is called 'Wilderness'. It is written by Bruce Miller, and directed by Liz Garbus: June objects to Fred’s plea...
06.09.2021
'Progress' (409) recap
We have just watched episode 9 of season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale, which is called 'Progress'. It's written by Aly Monroe and Eric Tuchman, and directed by Elisabeth Moss: June and Luke work together to save Hannah, reaching out...
06.02.2021
'Testimony' (408) recap
We have just watched episode 8 of season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale, which is called 'Testimony'. It's written by Kira Snyder, and directed by Elisabeth Moss: June confronts Fred and Serena in court and challenges Emily to face a...
05.26.2021
Bonus episode: Yahlin Chang interview
We have a special bonus episode this week, as 'Home' writer and The Handmaid's Tale executive producer Yahlin Chang, joins us for a deep dive into her episode, and we look back at her themes across the series: She wrote...
05.26.2021
'Home' (407) recap
We have just watched episode 7 of season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It is called 'Home'. It is written by Yahlin Chang, and directed by Richard Shepard: June struggles with her newfound freedom, reuniting with loved ones and confronting...
05.19.2021
'Vows' (406) recap
We have just watched episode 6 of season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale. It is called 'Vows', and it's written by Dorothy Fortenberry and directed by Richard Shepard: After a shocking reunion with a dear friend, June contemplates the possibility...
05.12.2021
'Chicago' (405) recap
We have just watched episode 5 of season 4 of 'The Handmaid’s Tale'. It is called Chicago. (Written by: Nina Fiore & John Herrera / Directed by Christina Choe): June seeks out more active rebels in the Chicago war zone,...
05.05.2021
'Milk' (404) recap
We have just watched episode 4 of season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale, which is called 'Milk' (Written by: Jacey Heldrich / Directed by: Christina Choe): June takes a harrowing journey with Janine, trying to escape Gilead, as Janine remembers...
04.29.2021
'The Crossing' (403) recap
We have just watched episode 3 of season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale, which is called 'The Crossing'. It's written by Bruce Miller and directed by Elisabeth Moss (perhaps you've heard of her): Captured by Gilead, June faces a vengeful...
04.29.2021
'Pigs' (401) + 'Nightshade' (402) recap
Welcome back to Eyes on Gilead, our weekly podcast dedicated The Handmaid’s Tale. There’s a LOT going on in this show and we think it helps to talk it out after every episode. Today, we are recapping episodes 1 and...
04.22.2021
New season preview: Recapping 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 4
The wait is almost over. The first episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 4 will premiere in Australia on SBS and at SBS On Demand on Thursday 29 April, so you know what that means: we are coming back to...
09.19.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'The Testaments' Book Club
Margaret Atwood has returned to the story of 'The Handmaid's Tale' with her new book, 'The Testaments', and the team from Eyes on Gilead is reuniting for a book club edition of the podcast. Join Fiona, Natalie, Haidee, Sana (and...
09.10.2019
Eyes On Gilead - 'The Testaments' Book Club Preview
'The Testaments', the long-awaited sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' is finally out, and the team from Eyes on Gilead is reuniting for a special book club edition of our podcast. Get busy reading! We'll be popping back into your podcast...
08.22.2019
Eyes on Gilead - Live season 3 finale
In a supersized season finale podcast, the Eyes On Gilead team - Fiona, Natalie, Sana and Haidee – are joined by several hundred 'Handmaid’s Tale' super fans and fellow resistors (...and one Aunt Lydia) to look back over season 3:...
08.15.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Mayday'
We have just watched episode 13 of season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale and are ready with our immediate reactions. It's the season finale, and it's called 'Mayday': With her plan in place, June reaches the point of no return...
08.08.2019
Eyes on Gilead - Amanda Brugel interview + 'Sacrifice' recap
We have just watched episode 12 of season 3 of 'The Handmaids Tale'. The penultimate episode of the season! This one is called 'Sacrifice': Gilead leadership is rocked by losses among their own. Luke and Moira adjust to new arrivals...
08.04.2019
Eyes on Gilead - Bruce Miller talks 'Handmaid's Tale' Season 3, 'The Testaments'
In a special episode of Eyes On Gilead, Handmaid's Tale showrunner Bruce Miller makes a return appearance, to answer our pressing questions about season three. What was the deal with Ofmatthew? And Winslow? And Winslow and Fred? He offers brilliant...
08.01.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Liars'
We have just watched episode 11 of season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale, which is called 'Liars': June must rely on an unpredictable Commander Lawrence to execute her plan, but a terrifying return to a place from June’s past puts...
07.25.2019
Eyes on Gilead - Joseph Fiennes interview + 'Bear Witness' recap
We have just watched episode 10 of The Handmaid's Tale season 3, which is called 'Bear Witness': Ready to strike back at her oppressors, June starts making arrangements for an ambitious plan, but a devious ploy on the part of...
07.18.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Heroic'
We have just watched episode 9 of The Handmaid's Tale season 3, which is called 'Heroic': Confined in a hospital, June’s sanity begins to fray, and an encounter with Serena Joy forces June to reassess her recent actions. We all...
07.11.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Unfit'
We have just watched episode 8 of season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale, which is called 'Unfit'. In this episode: June and the rest of the Handmaids shun Ofmatthew, and both are pushed to their limit at the hands of...
07.04.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Under His Eye' + Director / EP Mike Barker interview
We have just watched episode 7 of The Handmaid's Tale season three, which is called 'Under His Eye'. In this episode: June escalates her risky efforts to find Hannah, and her efforts have tragic consequences; Emily must face her past...
06.27.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Household' + Handmaid's Tale costume designer Natalie Bronfman interview
Episode 6 of season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale offers a grim glimpse at the future of Gilead, and we need to talk about it. In 'Household': Fred and Serena ramp up their efforts to negotiate for the return of...
06.20.2019
Eyes on Gilead - Interview with Yvonne Strahovski + 'Unknown Caller' recap
We have just watched episode 5 of season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale, which is called Unknown Caller: June and Serena grapple with the revelation that Luke is caring for Nichole in Canada, leading to an incident that will have...
06.13.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'God Bless the Child'
Join Fiona, Natalie, Sana and Haidee as they recap The Handmaid's Tale season 3, episode 4, 'God Bless the Child', in which: June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords’ fractured relationship; Janine oversteps with the Putnam family; and a still-healing...
06.06.2019
Eyes On Gilead - Bradley Whitford interview + 'Watch Out' recap
It's time to recap the events of The Handmaid's Tale season 3, episode 3, 'Watch Out', which reveals more of the curious character of Commander Lawrence, and his changing attitudes towards the women of his household. Bradley Whitford features in...
06.06.2019
Eyes on Gilead - 'Night' + 'Mary and Martha'
It's the premiere of The Handmaid's tale season three! We have truly been sent good weather. Join Fiona, Natalie, Sana and Haidee as they recap the first two episodes: 'Night' and 'Mary and Martha'. In these episodes: June helps Marthas...
05.28.2019
Eyes On Gilead - New season preview
The blessed day is almost upon us: The premiere of The Handmaid's Tale season 3 on SBS. As we count down the days until the return of everyone's favourite dystopian drama, Fiona reveals some of the guests who will be...

What's Eyes On Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Eyes On Gilead: A Handmaid's Tale Podcast episodes:

Bonus episode: Bruce Miller talks Season 5

'Safe' (510) recap

Bonus episode: Stephen Kunken (aka 'Commander Warren Putnam')

'Allegiance' (509) recap

'Allegiance' (509) recap

'Motherland' (508) recap

'No Man's Land' (507) recap

'Together' (506) recap

'Fairytale' (505) recap & O-T Fagbenle (aka 'Luke) interview

'Dear Offred' (504) recap

Bonus episode: Madeline Brewer (aka 'Janine')

'Border' (503) recap

Bonus episode: Sam Jaeger (aka 'Mark Tuello')

'Ballet' (502) recap

'Morning' (501) recap

New season preview: Recapping 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 5

Bonus episode: Emmy nominee Mckenna Grace (aka 'Esther Keyes')

Bonus episode: Emmy Nominee Adam Taylor (The Handmaid's Tale Composer)

Bonus episode: Emmy Nominee Burton LeBlanc (The Handmaid's Tale S4 Head of Makeup Dept)

Bonus episode: Emmy Nominee Debra Hanson (The Handmaid's Tale S4 Costume Designer)

Bonus episode: Liz Garbus interview

Bonus episode: Bruce Miller interview / Season 4 recap

'Wilderness' (410) recap

'Progress' (409) recap

'Testimony' (408) recap

Bonus episode: Yahlin Chang interview

'Home' (407) recap

'Vows' (406) recap

'Chicago' (405) recap

'Milk' (404) recap

'The Crossing' (403) recap

'Pigs' (401) + 'Nightshade' (402) recap

New season preview: Recapping 'The Handmaid's Tale' season 4

Eyes on Gilead - 'The Testaments' Book Club

Eyes On Gilead - 'The Testaments' Book Club Preview

Eyes on Gilead - Live season 3 finale

Eyes on Gilead - 'Mayday'

Eyes on Gilead - Amanda Brugel interview + 'Sacrifice' recap

Eyes on Gilead - Bruce Miller talks 'Handmaid's Tale' Season 3, 'The Testaments'

Eyes on Gilead - 'Liars'

Eyes on Gilead - Joseph Fiennes interview + 'Bear Witness' recap

Eyes on Gilead - 'Heroic'

Eyes on Gilead - 'Unfit'

Eyes on Gilead - 'Under His Eye' + Director / EP Mike Barker interview

Eyes on Gilead - 'Household' + Handmaid's Tale costume designer Natalie Bronfman interview

Eyes on Gilead - Interview with Yvonne Strahovski + 'Unknown Caller' recap

Eyes on Gilead - 'God Bless the Child'

Eyes On Gilead - Bradley Whitford interview + 'Watch Out' recap

Eyes on Gilead - 'Night' + 'Mary and Martha'

Eyes On Gilead - New season preview