Droughtlander Diaries

Matthew B. Roberts, showrunner of Outlander and its prequel Blood of My Blood , joins Jess and Sarah for a fun chat about the creative journey behind the shows. He talks about the challenges of bringing the stories to life, the excitement around Outlander’s final season, and what went into shaping the prequel. Matt also shares how important fans are to the process, plus some of the clever Easter e...

00:41 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 04:35 Fandom News 05:29 Episode 107 Recap We’re back with another episode, breaking down Blood of My Blood Episode 7, Lucio Non Uro ! 🔥 From shifting relationships to big turning points, Jess and Sarah dig into all the details and what it means for the road ahead. As always, a huge thanks to our amazing “Droughties” for your support—you’re the heartbeat of this...

00:45 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 04:32 Fandom News 05:14 Droughtlander Hotline 13:30 Episode 106 Recap Jess and Sarah are back with their recap of Blood of My Blood Episode 6, Birthright! ✨ From emotional character moments to tough choices and everything in between, they’re diving into all the drama this episode brings. Huge thanks to our “Droughties” for being part of the journey—you make thi...

00:34 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 06:30 Fandom News 07:53 Episode 105 Recap Jess and Sarah are back to dive into Blood of My Blood Episode 5, Needfire ! 🔥 They’re chatting all about the Beltane festival, the prophecies, and of course, the messy love, loyalty, and big decisions our favorite characters are facing. Thanks as always to our amazing “Droughties” for tuning in—you’re the heart of this...

00:39 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 10:10 Fandom News 10:53 Droughtlander Hotline 22:47 BOB 104 Episode Recap Jess and Sarah are back with their recap of Blood of My Blood Episode 4, A Soldier’s Heart ! 💙 We’re so grateful to our “Droughties” for tuning in each week—you make this community so much fun. Let us know what you thought of this episode on our Instagram reel, we can’t wait to hear your...

00:33 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 07:22 Fandom News 08:22 Blood of my Blood Episode 3 Recap Shock value at the start. Shock value at the end. Blood of My Blood Episode 3 gave us everything this week! Jess and Sarah are back with their recap of Blood of My Blood Episode 3, where they dive into themes of honor, loyalty, and the role of women in clan politics. Flashbacks shed light on family dynamics...

Who else is LOVING this show?? We definitely are! Join Jess and Sarah for the second time this week as they break down Blood of My Blood Episode 2, “S.W.A.K.”, for the special two-episode premiere. This recap dives deep into Henry and Julia’s love story, set against the backdrop of World War I. From Julia’s work in the redaction office to the emotional letters exchanged between them, their connect...

00:35 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 05:36 Fandom News 06:25 Droughtlander Hotline 08:58 BOB 101 Episode Recap DROUGHTLANDER IS OVER! We are beyond thrilled that Blood of My Blood premiered this week with not one, but two episodes! The drought has officially ended, and we’ve been treated to a wonderful new series that blends the comfort of familiar characters and storylines with fresh, exciting twist...

00:36 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recaps 04:31 Fandom News 05:51 Our Interview with Fiona & Alexis from Scotland Folk Tours We are in the FINAL week of Droughtlander, Droughties! Blood of my Blood airs THIS Friday, August 8th and we can't wait!! In this engaging podcast episode, Jess & Sarah speak with Fiona & Alexis, co-directors of Scotland Folk Tours, about their unique approach to...

00:50 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 03:48 Fandom News 05:13 Droughtlander Hotline 06:27 Our BOB Red Carpet Premiere Recap Sassenachs, we only have 1 week left of Droughlander!!! In this episode, Jess and Sarah share their exhilarating experience hosting the STARZ livestream on the red carpet at the premiere of Blood of My Blood in LA. They discuss the excitement leading up to the event, the challe...

Hey Droughties! We get a break from Droughtlander in 23 days!! We are SO excited for Blood of my Blood! This week on the podcast we’re breaking down the Blood of My Blood trailer and sharing all our thoughts — the excitement, the questions, the theories. Plus, we’re taking calls from the Droughtlander Hotline to hear how you’re feeling about it too!

00:42 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 07:33 Fandom News 08:37 Interview With Gary Young Hey droughties! 29 days until Blood of my Blood! We can't wait!! In this episode, Jess & Sarah chat with Gary Young, best known as Mr. Willoughby from Outlander. Gary shares his journey from New Zealand to the screen, how martial arts shaped his acting, and his surprising new passion for singing. He opens up...

01:00 Our Weekly Recap 08:48 Fandom News 09:29 Outlander Rapid Fire Q&A Welcome back droughties! We are just 6 weeks away from the Blood of my Blood premiere to keep us fed during Droughtlander! In this week's episode Jess and Sarah answer some more fun Outlander questions that Chat GPT came up with for them! Let them know in this week's reel what some of your answers to the questions...

00:40 Our Weekly Recaps 11:52 Fandom News 13:23 ChatGPT Outlander Questions How are we hanging in there droughties? It's almost time for Blood of my Blood! In this week's episode, we celebrate Jess’s 40th birthday along with our weekly recaps, the latest fandom news and a fun segment where we answer Outlander questions generated by ChatGPT! We hope you enjoy!

Thanks for your patience on this episode, Droughties! We are SO excited for you to hear this interview! One day closer to getting through Droughtlander together! Catch up with Jess and Sarah on what's been happening in their lives, hear the latest in fandom news and then enjoy our interview where we sit down with two members of the STARZ digital marketing team who focus on the Outlander Univer...

00:57 Our Weekly Recap 04:42 Fandom News 05:51 Recap of The Gathering 34:26 Droughtlander Hotline In this episode, Sarah and Jessica recap the recent STARZ event, The Gathering, discussing its significance and the excitement surrounding the upcoming prequel, Blood of My Blood. They share personal updates, delve into fandom news, and explore the dynamics of beloved characters while engaging with li...

00:43 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 06:46 Fandom News 08:32 Interview with Gloria Obianyo (Mercy Woodcock on Outlander)  Happy Early World Outlander Day from Jess and Sarah! We hope you celebrate with a dram and a fellow Sassenach!! Jess and Sarah are back with an extended episode and we can't wait for you to hear this one. We kickoff with our recaps for the week, fandom news and then get to sit...

00:42 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 04:04 Fandom News 04:30 Droughtlander Hotline 21:16 Rebekah and Sheryl of Obsassenachs Hey Droughties! Are you making it through Droughtlander ok? We've got you—join us for another episode of Droughtlander Diaries podcast to get your Outlander fix. In this episode, Jess, Sheryl and Rebekah share the story of how the Obsassenachs group formed during the pandemi...

Well droughties, we have made it through another week of droughtlander unscathed! Join Jess and Sarah as they interview their daugthers and moms (Jess's son had no interest in being a guest, ha!) on a special Mother's Day episode! They hope this gives listeners a little more insight into who they are and provides a few laughs as well as they reminisce! Happy Mother's Day to all the mom...

00:38 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 03:56 Fandom News 04:53 Droughtlander Hotline 09:26 The Fiery Cross Breakdown  We're back this week to keep you entertained throughout the Drought with a more recaps from Jess and Sarah, fandom news, Droughtlander Hotline calls and then we break down The Fiery Cross, Episode 501! 

00:39 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 03:36 Fandom News 04:30 Droughtlander Hotline 09:51 Our Chat with Helenda Li Well Sassenachs, we survived another week of Droughtlander! We hope this week's episode will help pass the time as we anticipate the final season of Outlander! In this episode Jess and Sarah chat with their friend and fan event expert, Helenda Li. Helenda shares her journey of b...

00:36 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 03:56 Fandom News 04:52 Droughtlander Hotline 14:43 Gina Hubbell's Interview  We're back this week to keep you entertained throughout the Drought with a more recaps from Jess and Sarah, fandom news, Droughtlander Hotline calls and returning guest!  Droughtlander Diaries welcomes back Gina Hubbell, owner of Sasnak City! In this episode, Gina discusses the c...

00:45 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 03:30 Fandom News 04:29 Droughtlander Hotline 09:25 Liss & Katie's Interview  We're back with another episode to get you through the Drought, Sassenachs!  In this episode, Sarah and Jessica recap what's been going on the last few weeks, share fandom news, and take your calls on the Droughtlander Hotline. Then, we sit down with content creators Liss...

00:52 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 06:38 Fandom News 08:30 Droughtlander Hotline 25:40 Dragonfly in Amber Recap Sassenachs, the Drought is REAL! But what's the best way to beat Droughtlander? A rewatch, of course!  In this episode, Sarah and Jessica recap what's been going on the last few weeks, share fandom news, and introduce a new segment: Droughtlander Hotline!  Recap of episode 213: Dragonfl...

00:41 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 03:50 Fandom News 04:38 Our Interview with Bekah (Whisky Eyed Lass) We are in the thick of Droughtlander! But back with another episode to get you through :) Catch up with Jess and Sarah and hear the latest in Fandom News to kick off entry number 66. In this episode, we chat with Bekah, an Outlander super fan, who shares her journey from a casual viewer to a dedic...