Handmaid S Tale comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from June 2017 to May 2020.
Handmaid's Tale Dystopia and the Gilead Connection
Greg Carlwood compares current social distancing measures to the dystopian setting of "The Handmaid's Tale," where people are forbidden from socializing freely. He points out a significant synchronicity: the fictional country in the story is named Gilead, which is also the name of the pharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences, producing the COVID-19 drug Remdesivir.
Greg Carlwood Post-Interview Reflections, Personal Anecdote
In his closing monologue, Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, referencing dystopian media like the film Equilibrium and the series The Handmaid's Tale to illustrate the link between totalitarianism and sexual repression. He shares a personal story about being kicked out of a private school and finding more freedom in a public school environment. Carlwood emphasizes the importance of developing a "thick skin" and respecting boundaries while allowing for eccentric self-expression.
