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...

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...

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. Connect with us here: https://www.instagram.com/nick_and_june_afterthefact https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWF43crDTDALdl0U6YwKQfA https://www.podpage.com/nick-and-ju...

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 inclu...

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. Connect with us here: https://www.instagram.com/nick_and_june_afterthefact https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWF43crDTDALdl0U6YwKQfA https://www.podpage.com/nick-and-june-after-the-fact-a-handmaids-tale-podcast-1/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickandjunT Music Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetec...

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. -- 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://...

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 def...

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 & Squal...

On today’s episode of Nick and June: After The Fact, Wanda is joined by special guest and long-time friend, Pastor Steven Alston, to complete our two-part episode in which we dissect 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, the Nick and June scripture, verse by verse. But first, they discuss the history of the Corinthian Church and the significance of Margaret Atwood’s Genesis 30 reference in the first episode of the show. Then, they deep dive into the four types of love, Storge, Philia, Eros, and Agape...

In this, our inaugural episode, you’ll be introduced to your host and fellow Osblaine, Wanda. You will learn who she is, why she started this podcast, and what you can expect going forward. Before diving into the first part of a two part series, she’ll share some of her favorite things from social media and give some insight into Nick and his relationships with others. What follows is a journey to discover the differences between the two ceremonies in Season 2, episode 5 of The Handmaid...

A warm welcome from Wanda, your host and fellow Osblaine. -- Music: Dragon and Toast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3673-dragon-and-toast License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support the show