Droughtlander Diaries

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...

Today’s episode looks a little different! Since it’s Thanksgiving week, we’re taking a short break from guests—but we still wanted to bring you something fun to enjoy over the holiday. So, we’ve turned all of our LandCon Scotland cast interviews into one special episode! The sound quality isn’t our usual best (we didn’t have our mics with us), but the conversations are still full of laughs, great...

00:41 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 04:14 Fandom News 05:32 Jackie's Macbeth Recap 01:09:57 Jess's Sasnak City Recap This week, we’ve got our number one Droughtie — and the genius who coined the phrase Fairy Podmothers — joining us on the podcast! She’s here to tell us all about her recent trip to England to see Sam Heughan star in Macbeth. She breaks down the play for us, shares some great storie...

00:40 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 03:48 Fandom News 04:47 Our Interview with Jamie Roy This week marks a huge milestone for us — two years of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast! We can hardly believe how far we’ve come, and we’re so thankful for every single one of you — our amazing Droughties — who’ve listened, shared, and supported us along the way. 💙 To celebrate, we’re joined by the incredible Jam...

Another week in Droughtlander, but don’t worry — Jess and Sarah have your entertainment covered! We’re back with more laughs, fandom news, and interviews to help make the wait for Outlander Season 8 a little easier. This week’s episode features a recap of Jess and Sarah’s week, the latest in fandom news and a hilarious chat with Stephen Walters who plays Angus Mhor, the other half of the iconic Ru...

00:34 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 03:02 Fandom News 04:11 Our Chat with Grant O'Rourke Now that Blood of My Blood Season 1 has wrapped and we’ve officially returned to Droughtlander, Jess and Sarah are back with some fun interviews to help you pass the time until Outlander Season 8. This week’s episode includes a recap of Jess and Sarah’s week, the latest in fandom news, and a hilarious chat wit...

00:36 Jess & Sarah Weekly Updates 05:38 Fandom News 06:51 Droughtlander Hotline 17:50 Episode 110 Recap In this episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, Jess and Sarah dive into the Blood of My Blood finale! They also share a few personal updates, the latest in fandom news and play some fun listener calls. The conversation covers everything from the emotional highs and lows to the big twists...

02:11 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 06:08 Fandom News 06:39 BOB 109 Episode Recap Jess and Sarah are back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, diving into episode 109 of Blood of my Blood, “Braemar”! They share some life updates and fandom news before unpacking all the drama! It’s an episode full of tough choices, big feelings, and plenty of speculation as we head toward the seas...

00:33 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 04:17 Fandom News 05:21 BOB 108 Episode Recap In this episode, Jess and Sarah dive into the latest Blood of my Blood episode, “A Virtuous Woman.” They chat about their own lives, what’s new in the fandom, and of course, all the drama, emotion, and tough moments from the show. From Ellen’s heartbreaking (and honestly infuriating) examination to the larger themes...

In this episode, Jess and Sarah share all the stories from their unforgettable trip to Scotland — from funny travel mishaps to the magic of seeing iconic Outlander spots in real life. They chat about their time at LandCon, meeting the cast, and soaking up the breathtaking Scottish scenery. It’s a heartwarming mix of friendship, adventure, and pure Scotland magic that’ll leave you wanting to pack y...