This episode starts with the ATF Recommends segment, where your host, Wanda, shares the novel that all die-hard fans of The Handmaid’s Tale should read and why. 

Then, she is joined by Gwen and Mandy to discuss today’s Random Spotlight–does Serena deserve redemption? 

This episode’s Main Topic dives into The Testaments. All roads lead to the Testaments but how has the show laid the foundation for the follow-up series? Listen as your hosts reveal the key foreshadowing moments and their theories for how it will all connect.

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Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

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The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

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On this episode, your hosts, Wanda, Gwen, and Mandy discuss season 6. In the first segment, Where Are They Now?, they talk about what’s next for the Canadian actresses, Kristen Gutoskie, who played Beth, and Nina Kiri, who played Alma, and her two new films.

In this episode’s Hot Topic, they share their thoughts on Bruce Miller stepping down as showrunner and the writing contributions of Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman.

In the Main Topic they discuss season 6 including what they want to see, plot predictions, and the burning questions they want answered.

Finally, the hosts share their highs, lows, and buffaloes for season 6.

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Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

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The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

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In this, the conclusion of a 3-part series, Wanda, Gwen, and Mandy give their thoughts on episodes 9 and 10. Following this, they discuss Bruce Miller post-season interviews, the importance of Elisabeth Moss to the season, and a bit about the cast. Finally, they each share their highs, lows, buffaloes, and heroes of season 5.

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Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

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In this, the second episode of a 3-part series, Wanda, Gwen, and Mandy deep dive into episodes 5 through 8, discussing their likes and dislikes from all of the major moments.

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Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

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#hulu #season5 #handmaidstale #nickandjune #osblaine #seasonfive

Welcome to season 2! Your host, Wanda, introduces two new co-hosts, Gwen and Mandy. We learn how they met, when they became fans of The Handmaid’s Tale, and when they started shipping Nick and June.

In this, the first episode of a 3-part series, they take a look back at Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale and share their highs, lows, and buffaloes.

This episode, they dive into episodes 1 through 4, discussing their likes, dislikes, and notable moments. Tune in for all of their hot takes including a breakdown of why ‘The Chain’ by Fleetwood Mac was featured in episode 4.

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Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

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The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

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A brief message to our loyal listeners from Wanda your host.

In order to meet life’s challenges, we here at Nick and June, After the fact, have decided to go on a brief hiatus. Rest assured, we will return to you better than ever. Thank you for your unwavering support. We will see you on the other side of The Handmaid’s Tale, Season 5.

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Music
The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4502-the-path-of-the-goblin-king-v2
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In the final part of this 2-part series, “The Ties That Bind”, your host, Wanda, dives deeper into trauma bonding with a focus on the difficult topic of abuse–red flags, high risk individuals, and the cycle of abuse. As always, she relates it to the show, this time, sharing examples of Nick’s selfless love, June’s autonomy in their relationship, and the toxic traits that emanate from Fred Waterford.

For this week’s ‘ATF Recommends’, Wanda explores a book that if you haven’t read, you’ve definitely heard of…The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood! Listen as Wanda breaks down how Nick and June’s characters differ from the show and gives her official rating out of 4 ½ Hearts.

On the Social Media Minute, we share Elisabeth Moss’ (June ‘Offred’ Osborne) BIG directorial announcement and reactions from Madeline Brewer (Janine ‘Ofwarren’ Lindo) and Max Minghella’s (Nick Blaine). Then, we have a few fun facts about the creators of the show!

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Timestamps:

1:56 - ATF Recommends

8:38 - Social Media Minute

10:35 - Trigger warning

11:11 - What is trauma bonding?

13:06 - The 7 stages of trauma bonding

13:40 - High risk trauma bonding groups

14:04 - Warning signs 

14:40 - Are Nick and June trauma bonded?

16:08 - 5 types of abuse and the cycle of abuse explained

17:05 - Signs of trauma bonding

20:40 - Toxic partner traits

21:33 - Why Fred Waterford is a narcissist 

22:38 - Nick’s selfless love

27:17 - Inspiration for Nick and June shippers

Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3673-dragon-and-toast

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4502-the-path-of-the-goblin-king-v2

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod

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#hulu #season5 #basedon #canadiantv #osblaine #seasonfive

In part 1 of this 2-part series, “The Ties That Bind”, your host, Wanda, dives into the truth about trauma bonding. She answers what a trauma bond is, what it isn’t, and why it doesn’t apply to Nick and June. She also explains the 7 stages of trauma bonding and shares examples from the show.

But first, ATF Recommends Shining Girls, a TV show starring The Handmaid’s Tale actresses, Elisabeth Moss and Madeline Brewer. The 2022 show was co-produced by Moss’ production company, Love & Squalor Pictures, and is streaming now on Apple TV+.

On the Social Media Minute, Wanda gives us details about the new season of The Handmaid’s Tale including the air date, release schedule and the cast members who are doubling as directors!

After the disappointing news that actor Alexis Bledel is stepping away from the show, our Random Spotlight highlights our favorite Emily Malek moment, from Season 1, Episode 5. Wanda breaks down Emily’s background as a revolutionary and uses a scene from the Season 4 finale to explain why Emily and June just “click”.

If you believe you’re in an abusive relationship, please reach out to us as we’d be happy to share some resources you may find helpful.

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Timestamps:

2:53 - ATF Recommends

4:25 - Social Media Minute

6:12 - Random Spotlight

13:31 - Main Topic

14:48 - What a trauma bond isn’t

15:31 - What a trauma bond is

17:51 - The 7 Stages of Trauma Bonding

17:56 - Stage 1: Love Bombing 

18:58 - Stage 2: Trust and Dependency

19:10 - Stage 3: Criticism

19:28 - Stage 4: Gaslighting

19:48 - Stage 5: Surrender

20:00 - Stage 6: Loss of Self

20:18 - Stage 7: Addiction

22:40 - Closing thoughts and why we confuse trauma bonding with healthy love

24:57 - This episode’s inspirational quote

Music

Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3673-dragon-and-toast

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Path of the Goblin King v2 by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4502-the-path-of-the-goblin-king-v2

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4563-unholy-knight

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

#hulu #waterford #offred #osblaine #osborne #maxminghella #ofglen