Droughtlander Diaries

We're back after a couple of weeks off for summer break! ☀️ On this week's episode of Droughtlander Diaries, we're diving into Jess's 5-minute TED Talk topic:  the Enneagram  with special guest Amber Cole! The three of us share our own Enneagram types before tackling one of our favorite debates yet... assigning Enneagram numbers to  15 Outlander characters . Some were easy, some sp...

On this week's episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we are diving into one of our favorite Rapidfire questions! When we interview cast members, we always ask: If you had to give a five-minute TED Talk on any subject, what would it be about? Sarah's answer is always Taylor Swift, while Jess's is the Enneagram. Other than Outlander, these are the topics we're most passionate abo...

On today’s episode, we’re so excited to bring you our interview with the fabulous Lotte Verbeek. Known to Outlander fans as the unforgettable Geillis Duncan, Lotte has also appeared in The Borgias, Agent Carter and The Blacklist. In this conversation, we chat about her career, motherhood, fandom and her journey from a small town in the Netherlands to screens around the world. We also discuss her t...

Today on the podcast we wanted to take a step back and reflect on our own Outlander journeys, how this story found us, what it’s meant to us over the years and the ways it’s completely changed our lives. We also wanted to hear from you, the Droughties, because one thing we’ve learned is that Outlander has never just been a TV show or a book series. For so many of us, it became a comfort show, a sa...

Well… we are here. The day we thought would never come has finally arrived. We watched the final episode of Outlander ever, the series finale, and for the last time we sat down to recap a brand new episode together. After years of surviving Droughtlander together, countless theories, tears, laughter, reunions, heartbreak and love… it’s impossible to put into words what this story has meant to us....

Droughties, can you believe we are ONE episode away from the final episode of Outlander?! Eternal Droughtlander is officially on the horizon and we are NOT ready… “Je Suis Prest” definitely does not apply here 😭 Join Jess and Sarah as they recap Episode 809 of Outlander, spiral about the fact that this is all coming to an end, and prepare emotionally for the finale. And of course, leave us a call...

Droughties, we are back from Paris and ready to recap Episode 808 of Outlander, In the Forest! 🌲✨ Also on this episode: our weekly recap, fandom news, calls from the Droughtlander Hotline and of course a recap of our time at LandCon Paris. ✨ Don’t forget — if you want to leave us a message for a future episode, the hotline link is in our Instagram bio! And can you believe there are only TWO epi...

On this week’s episode of Droughtlander Diaries, we’re recapping Episode 807, “Evidence of Things Not Seen”—hands down the most controversial episode of the season. 👀 We also take calls on the Droughtlander Hotline and let’s just say… the opinions are all over the place. As for Sarah and Jess, we’re doing our best to stay as neutral as Fergus and Marsali with their newspaper! As always, we want t...

Hey Droughties! ✨ This week on Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we’re recapping Episode 806 of Outlander, “Blessed Are the Merciful.” 👀🔥 We want to hear from you—what did you think of the episode? 💬

Droughties… we are halfway through Season 8 already?! We are NOT okay 😭 Join us as we recap Episode 805, “Send for the Devil,” and as usual, we'd love to hear your thoughts!

Sarah is BACK from vacation 🙌 and this week we’re diving into episode 804, Muskets, Liberty & Sauerkraut! Let us know your thoughts, Droughties!!

Hey Droughties! This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re recapping Outlander episode 803, “Abies Fraseri.” Sarah is off enjoying a well deserved family vacation, so I’m joined by our good friends Helenda Li and Hannah Gasser and we had the BEST time. We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording it!

Today on Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we’re bringing you a special bonus episode because we had the absolute honor of interviewing one of our dream guests, Maria Doyle Kennedy, who you’ll recognize as Jocasta Cameron on Outlander. Join us as we chat with her about her journey from growing up in Ireland to a career rooted in both music and acting, reflect on her time on Outlander and hear how she...

Hey Droughties! This week on Droughtlander Diaries Podcast we’re recapping Episode 802, “Prophecies,” directed by our queen, Caitríona Balfe 👑🔥 Let us know your thoughts on the episode!

Droughtlander is officially over! The final season of Outlander has begun and we had the absolute honor of attending the Season 8 premiere in New York City. In this episode, we share what it was like to watch the first episode alongside fellow fans, cast, writers, and producers...it was truly an unforgettable experience! We also dive into the Season 8 premiere episode, “Soul of a Rebel,” breaking...

Days left in Droughtlander: 9! This week on Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Iain MacGillivray and Josh Mackintosh to the studio! Iain is a world renowned professional bagpiper and musician, Clan Commander of Clan MacGillivray and a familiar face to fans from Sam and Graham's show, Men in Kilts. Josh is the founder and Athletic Director of No Fame Games and this year,...

This week on Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we were joined by Kristin Atherton, who portrays Jenny Fraser Murray on Outlander and is the new narrator of the Outlander book series. Since we last spoke nearly two years ago, her episodes have aired and she’s recorded a large portion of the beloved books, so we had lots to catch up on! We talk about stepping into Jenny’s shoes, behind-the-scenes momen...

22 days left in Droughtlander! In this week’s episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we discuss the moments from the Season 8 trailer that stood out to us most and take calls from the Droughtlander Hotline to hear what our Droughties thought too!

In this week’s episode of the Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel and Rebecca Cassara, the husband and wife team behind Inspired Events and the producers bringing LandCon to the U.S. for the very first time. We chat about how LandCon US came to be, what fans can expect from the Austin, Texas event this October and what it takes to create an unforgettable fan experience! We’re als...

01:02 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 18:50 Fandom News 19:56 Interview with Dr. Alexandra Dold On this week’s episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, Jess and Sarah are joined by Dr. Alex Dold, who recently earned her PhD and is known as the unofficial “Doctor of Outlander.” We think Outlander fans, especially book readers, will really enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Follow Alex on Ins...

00:37 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 02:28 Fandom News 03:22 Our Chat with Tony Curran On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome our first guest of 2026, the legendary actor Tony Curran. Outlander Universe fans will know him as the Old Fox himself, Lord Lovat (Simon Fraser) on the Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood. Tony was an absolute joy to chat with and we hope this conversation gives our...

00:45 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 07:25 Fandom News 14:03 Outlander Season 8 Trailer Breakdown This week, we’re diving into the Outlander Season 8 trailer (so many feelings!) and chatting through our goals and resolutions for the year — both personally and for the podcast!

In this special Christmas episode, we’re taking some time to look back with grateful hearts and thank the people who have supported, encouraged, and believed in us over the past two years. From behind the scenes helpers to friends who’ve lifted us up along the way, we truly wouldn’t be here without them. Then, because it wouldn’t be Droughtlander Diaries without a little fun, we’re closing things...

In this episode of the Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we’re celebrating 100 episodes with a look back at some of our favorite memories along the way. We listen to voice messages from our Droughties on the Droughtlander Hotline and read some of the DMs and comments you sent in—our hearts are absolutely full after all the love and support. 💛 Here’s to 100 more episodes 🥂 Follow us on Instagram

✨ It’s our 100th episode, Droughties!! ✨ We truly can’t believe we’ve hit this milestone together. Today, we’re celebrating with a very special guest — the incredibly talented Charles Vandervaart, who you all know and love as William Ransom on Outlander. Over the past two years, we’ve poured our hearts into keeping you entertained through every moment of Droughtlander, and your support is the re...