Episode
609: Studying The Testaments
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- Apr 8, 2026
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- 4420
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Summary
With its series adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale a major awards success for Hulu, the logical next step is an adaptation of its sequel novel, The Testaments , revolving around the privileged young women of Gilead being prepared for their lives as Commanders' Wives; Alison Herman returns to discuss the latest project on Chase Infiniti's extremely prestigious CV. Around The Dial takes us through Hacks S05, DTF St. Louis , and The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson . Mary pitches the Heated Rivalry episode "I'll Believe In Anything" for induction into The Canon. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time that has a lot of love to give. Make yourself some cinnamon toast and listen! GUESTS 👤 Alison Herman TOPICS Lead Topic: ✝️ The Testaments Around The Dial: 🤣 Hacks Around The Dial: 📱 DTF St. Louis Around The Dial: 📹 The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson The Canon: 🏒 Heated Rivalry S01.E05: I'll Believe In Anything Winner & Loser: ❤️🔥 David E. Kelley Winner & Loser: 🏁 RuPaul's Drag Race Game Time: 💋 Lip Mashers SUPPORT THE SHOW 🔥 Join the EHG Club for bonus episodes, no ads, community Discord and more! 🎧 Subscribe to EHG on Apple Podcasts for bonus episodes and no ads! 🛍️ Shop our merch store! NOTES 🗒 Full episode notes can be found on this episode's page on our site 🦋 Alison Herman on Bluesky 🌴 The Again With This podcast 👊 The New Techniques In Modern Practical Combat podcast ✍️ Alison at Variety 🎶 The Dolly 64 Season on Mark And Sarah Talk About Songs 🎞️ TCM's The Plot Thickens podcast 👾 "Drag Race Interrupts Its Art With AI Slop" at Reality Blurred 📷 Photo: Disney / Steve Wilkie CLUB-ONLY NOTES 🔥 EHG Club Perk Links & How-To 💬 Get On Our Community Discord