The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on another LIVE edition of The Sassenach Files, I hosted my third edition of Droughtlander Book Club. Catch the replay here to check out my discussion on parts one and two of The Sapphire Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. Join me as I analyze our two protagonists: Braham McCabe and Charlotte Mallory, along with all of their endearing traits and fatal flaws. I al...

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I was joined by my good friend Angela Hickey of Outlandercast Clan Book Club (Facebook) and Queen Bee’s Hive (Patreon) to discuss everything we loved and hated about season six. Tag along for the ride as we chat favorite musical moments, biggest tear jerkers, and best / worst character arcs. We also break down our favorite scenes and episodes of t...

Hello again Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m chatting all things 608: “I Am Not Alone”. Come dive in with me as I discuss Roger and Bree’s parenting choices, Richard Brown’s true motivations for arresting Jamie and Claire, and how Tom Christie’s character has grown and changed over the course of the season. We also got back to basics this episode with some good ole Jamie and Cla...

Greetings listeners! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m discussing 607: “Sticks and Stones”. Make sure to tune in as I discuss how far Jamie and Roger’s bond has come and why that is so clearly illustrated in this episode. I also chat about Alexander Vlahos and Caitriona Balfe’s stellar acting. along with the kinky throuple storyline that polarized the fandom this season, and Roger’s decision t...

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach files, I’m breaking down 606: “The World Turned Upside Down”. Come join me as I chat about the creative writing and cinematography choices that make this episode great along with why I felt this episode really needed to be split in two. I also talk about the fine line between dreams and reality in this ep, Brianna’s slow and steady growth as a character...

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m discussing 605: “Give Me Liberty”. Join me as I talk about Roger’s soft spot for young mothers and how that drives him towards a civil servant career path, along with the news that Bree is pregnant, and Jocasta’s true reasoning for buying Fergus that print shop. I also express my sympathy for Lord John as he once again is placed in a...

Greetings everyone! This week on The Sassenach Files I hosted my second edition of Droughtlander Book Club live on my Facebook Group: TSF Obsassenach. On the docket this go round was the second book in the Celtic Brooch series: The Last MacKlenna by Katherine Lowry Logan. Come join me as I dive deep into the roots of the MacKlenna Clan’s matriarch and patriarch. I also chat about some important th...

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m chatting about 604: “Hour of The Wolf.” Join me as I dive into Ian’s time with the Mohawk and the relationships he formed with Kaheroton and Emily, and how the loss of his daughter has impacted his mental state over the course of the season. I also discuss the parallels drawn between Ian and Jamie, Jamie’s predicament in telling Chief...

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m breaking down 603: “Temperance”. Join me as I chat about Jamie and Claire’s role as grandparents, Roger finding firmer footing in the 18th century, and Ian and Malva’s budding romance. I also dive deep into Fergus’s arc of the season and how his emotional state impacts the characters surrounding him. But wait, there’s more! T...

Settle in with a good strong cuppa and join me as I discuss Jamie’s massive predicament. On deck this week: walking the line between the Snow Bird Cherokee and the rebels of the American Revolution. I also chat about Ian’s reaction to Jamie’s fence sitting, Roger’s budding role as Mediator of The Ridge, and Bree’s journey to make their 18th century home a bit more…erm… modern. Of course, you can’t...

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week kicks off my analysis of season six as I chat all things 601: “Echoes”. Join me as I discuss the importance of the twenty-minute long cold open, a few things that concerned me regarding the timeline of the season opener, and some key differences you may notice about the look of show. I also speak to Claire’s emotional state following the events of the season five...

Hello everyone! This week I was joined by my friend Angela to continue our discussion of Jamie Fraser live on TSF Obsassenachs. We pick up with his time in the Jacobite Army and that informs the roles he takes on in later seasons (and books). We also chat about his journey as a father, his relationship with Lord John, and how the reemergence of Murtagh limited his growth as a character in seasons...

Hey Obsassenachs! This week I’m taking a wee detour from Outlander for my first edition of Droughtlander Book Club. The subject of this week’s chat is The Ruby Brooch, the first novel in The Celtic Brooch series by Katherine Lowry Logan. Come join me as I dive deep into the characters of the novel and the history of the Oregon Trail (the historical setting for this novel). I also take a look at Ka...

Greetings wonderful listeners! This week I was joined by my friend Angela Hickey of Outlandercast Clan Book Club and Queen Bee’s Hive (Patreon) to break down every facet of Jamie Fraser’s very nuanced character. Because his story is broad in scope and crucial to the overall shape of Outlander, it was impossible for us to cover everything in one episode. So in Part One of our King of Men duo, we di...

Hello everyone! This week, I was joined by my friend and fellow Obsassenach, Angela Hickey from Outlandercast Clan Book Club and Queen Bee’s Hive (Patreon) to discuss all the highs and lows of season five on a live edition of The Sassenach Files. This is a replay you won’t want to miss as we discussed all the best musical moments, laugh out loud moments, and scene stealers. We also chatted about o...

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week I’m discussing 512: “Never My Love”. Join me for a wild ride as I express my thoughts on how Lionel Brown matches up to some of the greatest villains in this series, Jamie’s immense sense of guilt and failure of what Claire endured, and the stunning cinematography of this episode. I also chat about Claire’s crazy dreamscape, it’s many, many Easter eggs, and why I...

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week I’m discussing 511: “Journeycake”. Come along for the ride as I chat about everything from the slight differences I’ve noticed in the episodes written by Diana Gabaldon, to the giant head fake of the episode–Roger and Bree’s leap through the stones (or not), to why the cold open was so critical to understanding our main characters. I also dive deep into all of...

After a long hiatus to enjoy Season Six, I’m back to continue my break down of all things Outlander. This week I’m taking on 510: “Mercy Shall Follow Me”. Join me as I discuss, Stephen Bonnet’s complexity as a villain, Jamie and Roger’s adorable father/son relationship status, and the question everyone wants answers to: Why did Brianna really kill Stephen Bonnet? I also chat about the major themes...

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This is my last episode before I go on hiatus for Season Six, and it’s a doozy. Join me as I chat 509: “Monsters and Heroes” in all its wonder. This episode is very character driven and centers around the life Jamie and Claire have built for themselves. So, dust off your earbuds and settle in as I talk about Roger and Bree’s marriage growth,...

Greetings Obsassenachs!! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m chatting about 508: “Famous Last Words”, and it is a doozy. From Roger’s struggle back towards normalcy, to Jamie’s grief over Murtagh, and Ian’s return to The Ridge, this episode is full of dark material worth discussing. I also chat about the use of the Silent Film technique, Brianna’s much improved communication skills, and an issue...

Hello all! This week I have a very special episode for you. My dear friend Angela dropped by The Sassenach Files to discuss everything we know about the upcoming season of Outlander in a LIVE event. Join us as we talk about the look and feel of the season so far, all the interview deets we were able to glean from our time in Seattle at Outlandish Vancouver, and everything Starz has given us ahead...

Hey Obsassenachs! Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I’m discussing my favorite episode of season five “The Ballad of Roger Mac”. Come along for the ride as I gush over Sam Heughan’s amazing skills in this episode. I also chat about the multitude of historic details included in the lead up to Alamance, Roger’s increasing confidence and interaction with Murtagh, and t...

This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m here to discuss 506: “Better to Marry than Burn”. Join me as I chat about the three main couples in this episode. Roger and Brianna take a giant leap toward finding their place in the 18th century. Jamie and Claire are walking a dangerous line between their government allegiances, fondness for Murtagh, and desire for revenge on Stephen Bonnet. Murtagh and Joca...

Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I’m chatting about 505: “Perpetual Adoration”. The concept of time and space is on full display this week as I ponder the idea of a “butterfly effect” rippling down through the ages to impact the past, present, and future. Come along for the ride as I discuss how the writers play with the idea of these time ripples. I also chat abou...

Happy New Year Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m discussing 504: “The Company We Keep”. Join me as I break down the complexities of Jamie and Roger’s evolving relationship, Brianna’s fight for control over her PTSD, and the little things I enjoyed about this episode like sword dancing and cider making. Of course, we can’t discuss 504 without broaching the subject of The Browns. C...