Sam Jaeger on Handmaid’s Tale, Wolf Man, and Chasing Stories

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The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, DC, respectively, but both have family roots in the South. They also grew up in the musical traditions of their churches – Tanya in the Black Baptist Church and Michael in the Seventh Day Adventist Church – where they learned the power of song to move people. After becoming a father at a very young age, Michael eventually joined the armed forces and served in Iraq and Germany, where he took up songwriting as a way of dealing with his experiences there. Meanwhile Tanya embarked on a singing and acting career after a breakthrough appearance in Sister Act 2 alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill. Now, after a long and sometimes traumatic journey, Michael and Tanya are married, touring, winning all sorts of awards, and set to release their fifth album together, and their fourth as The War and Treaty. Sid talks to Michael and Tanya about the new record, Plus One , as well as their collaboration with Miranda Lambert, what it was like to record at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, and how they’re blending country, soul, gospel, and R&B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Kyle Meredith caught up with Sam Jaeger to talk about his standout year, balancing roles in Blumhouse’s Wolf Man and the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Listen now.

Known for his versatility across comedy (Parenthood, Take Me Home) and intense drama (The Handmaid’s Tale), Jaeger said he’s always focused on finding the humanity in his roles. In Wolf Man, he plays a man grappling with isolation and transformation, themes he noted were inspired by the pandemic. “It’s really a story about a family trying to stay connected,” Jaeger explained. “[Screenwriter and director] Leigh Whannell wrote this during quarantine, and you can feel the weight of that experience."

Jaeger also touched on wrapping The Handmaid’s Tale, which he praised for tackling heavy, relevant themes. While fans may crave resolution, Jaeger assured viewers the finale will stay true to Margaret Atwood’s cautionary tale, resisting the temptation of a neatly tied-up ending. “This isn’t a ‘happily ever after’ kind of story,” he emphasized.

Listen to Sam Jaeger chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

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Sam Jaeger on Handmaid’s Tale, Wolf Man, and Chasing Stories

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Kyle Meredith caught up with Sam Jaeger to talk about his standout year, balancing roles in Blumhouse’s Wolf Man and the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Listen now.

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