609: Studying The Testaments

609: Studying The Testaments

Author: Extra Hot Great: This Week In TV April 8, 2026 Duration: 1:13:40

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!

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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

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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

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