Handmaid's Tale Podcast: Blessed Be The Fruit Salad
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 181 ratingsWeekly recap and commentary for Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. Holly, Erin, and Heather are three busy and bossy ladies who like to laugh in the face of Margaret Atwood's dystopian doom. Tune in for our weekly Balm of Gilead and learn who wins Gender Traitor of the week. Follow us @threebusyladiespodcast on Twitter and at ladybiz.club.
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The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E13 "Mayday"
August 18, 2019 05:54 - 1 hour - 129 MBWe can’t believe the season and our time in Gilead is over. Serena got her comeuppance, we finally see Emily, June becomes scarlet-clad Moses, and we had to navigate our way through a couple of plot holes tbh, but the important thing is that we did it all together. Thank you all so much for sharing this season with us. This podcast started as an excuse for us to laugh and talk with the people we love, and it became this amazing community of weirdos, feminists, and all around bad asses. This ...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E12 "Sacrifice"
August 11, 2019 06:18 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBHeather is on the road so we brought in fan favorite Betty Lou Jenkins this week. We all rejoiced at the return Moira and Luke, try to figure out why Fred is locked up in a midwestern community college, and out of left field, it looks like we are shipping Rita and June now. Would that be Rune, or Jita? Blessed Be The Fruit Salad is a casual part time pop-culture show. Every week we recap Hulu’s The Handmaids Tale and explore the dystopian world of Gilead with June, Serena, Aunt Lydia, and t...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E11 "Liars"
August 04, 2019 04:11 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThis week June meets the badass Martha’s of Gilead, and the ladies take a pop quiz. Serena may get a redemption arc … what!. And then Fred gets eaten by a vagina bridge on the way to Canada. Long live Treason and Coconuts! Blessed Be The Fruit Salad is a casual part time pop-culture show. Every week we recap Hulu’s The Handmaids Tale and explore the dystopian world of Gilead with June, Serena, Aunt Lydia, and the whole crazy gang. Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and i...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E10 "Witness"
July 28, 2019 07:49 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBHolly, Heather, and Erin recap season 3, episode 10 of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. In this weeks recap, of “Witness”, June learns that Muffins Mean Yes! Alma throws all the shade in Loaves and Bishes, and the ladies try and figure out how the hell Gilead Gail is gonna get those kids out. Blessed Be The Fruit Salad is a casual part time pop-culture show. Every week we recap Hulu’s The Handmaids Tale and explore the dystopian world of Gilead with June, Serena, Aunt Lydia, and the whole crazy ...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E9 "Heroic"
July 21, 2019 06:46 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBHolly, Heather, and Erin recap season 3, episode 9 of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. In this recap of the episode “Heroic” we laugh, we cry, and we are all on the fence about whether or not we like June’s time in Gilead’s worst hospital. The ladies do a deep dive into Belinda Carlisle’s beauty routine, Heather tells June to get outta her head, and everyone gets swept up in an internet raid. Blessed be y’all. Blessed Be The Fruit Salad is a casual part time pop-culture show. Every week we recap...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E8 "Unfit"
July 14, 2019 09:03 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBSKIT ALERT: We have a Handmaid’s Tale skit people. In honor of the long-awaited Aunt Lydia backstory, Erin composed a skit for you. In this week’s Handmaid’s Tale recap we dance through Aunt Lydia’s backstory and June continues to be the biggest dumb butt in all of Gilead. Blessed Be The Fruit Salad is a casual part-time pop-culture show. We get together throughout the year to laugh and talk about our favorite TV shows. In between shows we are busy with our full-time lady jobs. Every week ...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E7 "Under His Eye"
July 04, 2019 05:41 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBOn this podcast the ladies dissect episode 7 of season 3 of The Handmaid’s Tale. Heather has some fits of laughter, Erin is not having June’s bullshit, and Holly tries to keep her partners from burning down the house. Will Gilead ever make sense again or is this what we get? We have some great Balms and the best listeners. Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and if you like what you hear give us a rating! Venmo us @ladybiz if you like what we do, or don’t that’s cool too. ...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E6 "Household"
June 30, 2019 01:34 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBErin writes a skit for us and Holly really crushes her role. Nick stars on a brand new episode of Undercover Boss: Gilead Edition. And we have all the best Balms! Seriously you guys send in the best balms! Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and if you like what you hear give us a rating! Venmo us @ladybiz if you like what we do, or don’t that’s cool too. We're a 2 podcast, at best. Later y'all. Skit background music “Disappear" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://jos...
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E5 "Unknown Caller"
June 20, 2019 03:03 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBDue to some unexpected travel plans, we recorded early!! You WELCOME world! In this episode Heather ponders what it means to play checkers, Holly sings, and you canʻt tell from the audio but Erin nearly died of heat exhaustion. Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and if you like what you hear give us a rating! Later y'all. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E4 "God Bless The Child"
June 16, 2019 09:41 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBThe ladies dive into an episode that features a Hover Round and Virginia Slims. Oh, and lurking. Lotttttts of lurking.
The Handmaidʻs Tale Podcast - S3E3 "Useful"
June 10, 2019 02:08 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBHeather is not here for your brat war jokes, Erin. The ladies breakdown episode 3 of season 3’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Godspeed Nick! Don’t let the great brat war in Chicago change you! Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and if you like what you hear give us a rating! Later y'all. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
The Handmaidʻs Tale Podcast - S3E2 "Mary and Martha"
June 10, 2019 02:04 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBHolly drops the bible knowledge bomb on the story behind the Mary and Martha title and Erin discovers that the clit is a carrot. Join the ladies as they breakdown episode 2 of season 3’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and if you like what you hear give us a rating! Later y'all. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
The Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S3E1 "Night"
June 08, 2019 03:05 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBHolly, Heather, and Erin break down Juneʻs motivation, Serenaʻs first aid choices, and creepy Commander Lawrence.
Weeeee're BACK!
June 03, 2019 05:32 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBHolly, Heather, and Erin are back at it with those white vans! And the show. And lots of laughs. We've been away for a year so we're kinda rusty, and tbh it kinda shows. But what else would you expect for the worldʻs best two-star Handmaidʻs Tale podcast? Weʻre stoked to be back with you yʻʻall so letʻs enter this dystopian hellscape together, shall we!
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E13 "The Word"
July 16, 2018 07:53 - 1 hour - 123 MBOur final podcast for season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale went a little off the rails, but that's what season finales are for, amirite? We obviously talk about episode 13 in the podcast, but let us use this info section to sincerely thank all of our listeners. Thanks for making this 2 star podcast your go-to for all things Handmaid's Tale.
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E12 "Postpartum"
July 09, 2018 06:20 - 1 hour - 112 MBAttention YMCA members, open swim is canceled until further notice. Staff need to...ah...clean the pool. Episode 12 introduces us to Commander Lawrence and the ladies couldn't be more giddy about it. Holly has 5 highs and 2 lows, Heather loves Splinter from Ninja Turtles and Erin is excited about Labia Lydia being back. Thanks for following along. Subscribe to the podcast, and if you like what you hear give us a rating! Later y'all. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E11 "Holly"
July 02, 2018 05:42 - 1 hour - 100 MBHolly is amazing! And so is episode 11, titled "Holly." Erin fangirls out over every aspect of this episode, Heather just wants to shoot the Waterfords and Holly doesn't know how old she is. Best episode of the season? Join the ladies as they dissect some really good Handmaid's Tale action.
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E10 "The Last Ceremony"
June 25, 2018 08:09 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis episode we are a little late, a little sick, and just a weee bit agro. Holly goes on a self-righteous rant about the use of violence against women as a cultural sport, Heather goes post-colonial, and Erin barely avoids being sick all over our microphone - no seriously, she has a stomach virus. PLUS - a whole lot of listener submitted Balm of Gilead and GTOW. You guys really lifted our spirits with your submissions, and hopefully you will indulge us this week by letting us get a few thin...
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E9 "Smart Power"
June 18, 2018 03:26 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe laughed, we cried, we mostly laughed. In episode 9 of our podcast, we discuss one of our most favorite Handmaid's Tale episodes, "Smart Power." This podcast contains color blindness, bad colds, FUPAs, and Heather's "straight" point of view. Enjoy!
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2:E8 "Women's Work"
June 11, 2018 02:13 - 1 hour - 107 MBEpisode 8 of The Handmaid's Tale was so fun to talk about. So many great story lines, beautiful shots, and symbolism, that it was hard to get Holly, Heather, and Erin to shut up. Mostly the ladies were relieved that this episode was much better than the last. Come for the Bible talk, stay for the bad rose jokes. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
Handmaid's Tale BONUS TRACK - S2E7 "After"
June 05, 2018 04:48 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBWe had so much to say about this episode - thanks to the great conversations you all are having over on @threebusyladiespodcast - that we had to spin off a bonus track for this week's recap of the Handmaid's Tale. Enjoy!
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E7 "After"
June 04, 2018 04:39 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 7 of The Handmaid's Tale was all about the after. After the bomb. After Cushing. After the Colonies. Holly, Heather, and Erin complain their way through a B- episode. However, there is a bonus! We performed a skit for y'all! I think we finally figured out how Gilead is always so in sync and choreographed with their elaborate ceremonies. Practice! Enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2E6 "First Blood"
May 28, 2018 02:46 - 1 hour - 107 MBEpisode 6 of The Handmaid's Tale was a hard watch for Holly. Luckily, she had Heather and Erin to laugh her way out of the darkness. "First Blood" was not a modern day take on a Rambo movie, but it did have an explosive ending. Join the ladies as they ask, how many times did Serena ask to speak with the manager at Magnolia's? Brunch for everyone! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2:E5 "Seeds"
May 21, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBFinding the light in an episode that featured 15 year old child brides was hard, but Holly, Heather and Erin managed to find their way through the darkness. Big Lyd is busy obsessing about Offred's vagina again and The Colonies are somehow the happiest part of this episode. Join us for our dive into...The Musk. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Android
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2:E4 "Other Women"
May 14, 2018 07:16 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBEpisode 4 of The Handmaid's Tale has left the audience without hope, as June goes back to being Offred. The bible nerds, Heather and Holly, dissect the MANY bible references in this episode. Three Busy Ladies dig deep to find the nuggets of goodness within the darkness. Join us as we talk about the uncomfortable bath scene, the freaky ritual at the baby shower, and much more. Strap in folks ... This is a good one.
A Handmaidʻs Tale Podcast - S2:E3 "Baggage"
May 08, 2018 08:36 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBEpisode 3 of The Handmaidʻs Tale was entitled "Baggage," but we decided it should be renamed "Get Away From The Window!" Holly, Heather and Erin decide that the Econo people of GIlead are wearing The Gapʻs color palette from the 90ʻs. Oh, and Juneʻs mommy baggage is pretty weak. The struggle ISNʻT real, June. Blessed be the Froot Loops.
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2:E2 "Unwomen"
April 30, 2018 07:29 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBI thought nothing could get more sad than episode 1 of The Handmaid's Tale, and then episode 2 said, hold my beer and my expired antibiotics. Holly, Heather, and Erin dive into an episode that features a "hide the dykes" comment AND a toilet death. This episode featured both Marisa Tomei and Clea DuVall, but they had nothin' on Alexis Bledel. Somebody EGOT her, STAT!
Handmaid's Tale Podcast - S2:E1 "June"
April 30, 2018 05:45 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBHolly, Heather and Erin kick off the podcast of season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale. After watching episode 1, we all agree that in order to get through this season, we will all have to join hands, sing songs of hope and have group hug sessions. Strap in for a dark, dark season.
Wonder Woman (2017) Podcast - The Nuggets of Goodness Edition
June 11, 2017 18:15 - 1 hour - 115 MBIf you don't mind swearing....and lots of it, please join us for a recap and discussion about all things Wonder Woman. Post-show note: Holly here. In our Wonder Woman recap, we talk a lot about the importance of representation in film, and the importance of seeing yourself represented in a powerful way. We all had some concerns about Eugene Black Rock's character and the whole merry band of brothers. Namely that Black Rock's character is known as Chief and wasn't given a big enough role. H...