The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I’m chatting about 503: “Free Will” in all it’s creepy glory. Join me as I discuss the cinematic balm of Jamie’s return, Roger and Brianna’s right to know that Bonnet is alive, and whether I consider Francis Beardsley to be a villain or a victim. I also give some behind the scenes deets about The Beardsley cabin set and the special...

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m discussing 502: “Between Two Fires”. Come along for the ride as I break down Lieutenant Knox’s motivations, Roger’s desire to return to the future, and Claire’s desire to bring 20th century medicine into the 18th century. I also chat about Stephen Bonnet’s reformed identity, Jamie’s political dilemma, and the out-of-character actions on...

Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I’m breaking down 501: “The Fiery Cross”. Join me as I discuss everything from the design of Brianna’s wedding dress, to the complexities of Jamie’s relationship with Governor Tryon and everything in between, including Brianna’s bond with each of her parents, Roger’s tenuous desire for Jamie’s approval, and how the oath taking in fr...

Welcome back everyone! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m joined by my friend Jessica to gush over some of our favorite costumes from Season One. We discuss the design, color palette, and patterns used to create the aesthetic of Outlander’s iconic first season. We also chat about some of our favorite costumes, and bring in a few fun facts and behind the scenes details surrounding Terry Dresbach...

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m joined by my friend Angela to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Season Four. In this LIVE episode we chatted about everything that makes Outlander great along with a few showrunner fluff ups that weakened this season from an adaptive standpoint. Come along with us as we talk favorite character arcs, best costumes, best and wors...

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I’m chatting 413: “Man of Worth”. Join me as I talk about my thoughts on Murtagh and Jocasta’s relationship, Ian’s journey to manhood, and the phenomena of Ottertooth’s ghost. I also take a good portion of the episode to discuss the confrontation between Jamie and Roger, and how, for once, I’m not on Jamie’s side. There were also a...

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m discussing the 412: “Providence”. In the penultimate episode of season four, we got to see the stories of a few minor characters bloom as Jamie and Claire went on holiday to the backwoods of upstate New York. Join me as I discuss Fergus and Marsali’s decision to move to The Ridge, Brianna’s remarkable journey toward forgiveness, and R...

This week on The Bachelorette… er… sorry. Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week I’m discussing 411: “If Not For Hope”. Join me as I chat about Lord John’s impeccable timing as he arrives to dinner just in time to squash the dreams of Brianna’s suitors. I also touch on Fergus and Marsali and how, slowly but surely, they are edging closer to The Ridge. Amongst other thing...

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week, I’m discussing 410: “The Deep Heart’s Core”. Join me as I touch on Jamie’s insight and ability to connect with his daughter through their shared experience, Claire and Brianna’s unshakable bond, and Roger’s undying love for Bree. I also chat about how much of a ginormous cluster f*** this episode is, and how a hot mess composed of...

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week I’m discussing one of the Outlander Fandom’s all-time favorites, 409: “The Birds and The Bees”. This episode is jam packed with all the elements Obsassenachs have come to love: drama, sorrow, joy, and laughter. Join me as I discuss Sophie Skelton’s stellar portrayal of a young woman recovering from the trauma of sexual assault, Jamie and Bree’s burgeoning relat...

Greetings everyone and welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I’m discussing 408: “Wilmington”. Join me as I break down the levels of Roger and Bree’s relationship, the intentions behind their dishonesty with one another, and how this episode was their transition from supporting roles to main characters. I also talk about Claire’s nerdy reaction to George Washington, th...

Welcome back Obsassenachs! After a couple months away I’m ready to tackle 407: “Down The Rabbit Hole.” Join me as I discuss my opinions on seeing Frank and Laoghaire’s points of view on our favorite set of soul mates (i.e. Jamie and Claire). I also chat about Frank and Bree’s relationship, and Roger’s sea voyage under the unhinged eye of one Stephen Bonnet. This episode of Outlander was a controve...

This week I’m chatting about 406: “Blood of My Blood”. Come take a ride with me as I discuss the new kid in town: William Ransom, and how he’s been molded into the young man he is. I also break down the multitude of relationship dynamics in this episode including Jamie’s rekindled bond with his son, Lord John and Claire’s newly minted friendship, and the tightrope Jamie is maneuvering between his...

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m talking 405: “Savages”. Come on a journey with me as I discuss the Mueller family’s distrust of the Cherokee and how that not only led to their downfall, but also furthered the bad reputation of an already misunderstood people. I also chat about the adaptation that stirred the fandom to take sides -- The Return of Murtagh. In this episod...

This week I’m discussing 404 of Outlander: “Common Ground”. Join me as I chat about our new Cherokee friends and the effort that was put into accurately portraying the Native American cultures of Outlander. I also break down Jamie and Claire’s “domestic bliss”, Bree and Roger’s growing distance, and my take on Governor Tryon’s thinly veiled threat against anyone who would stand against the crown....

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week I’m breaking down 403: “The False Bride”. I dive deep into Roger and Brianna’s complex motivations and emotions surrounding the catastrophic proposal, and why their communication skills (or lack there of) were the straws that broke the camel’s back. I also chat about some of the neat creative choices made by the production and post...

Greetings Listeners! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m talking 402 of Outlander: “Do No Harm”. Join me as I chat about the newest MacKenzie to appear on screen — Jocasta Cameron and how she fits the mold her older siblings created to perfection. I also speak to the atrocities of slavery in the American Colonies and how seeing those circumstances unfold onscreen opened my eyes significantly to...

This week on The Sassenach Files we prepare to dive headfirst into the fourth season of Outlander with my analysis of 401: “America The Beautiful”. Join me as I chat about this season’s new cast of characters and their roles for the upcoming season. I also discuss the choice to portray Ian’s PTSD and Jamie and Claire’s reaffirmed commitment to one another amongst the trials and tribulations of lif...

Hey Obsassenachs! This week my friend Angela dropped by to help spill all the beans on Outlander: Season Six in celebration of The Sassenach Files’s 50th episode!! We aired our biggest predictions on plot points and character adaptations, while breaking down everything that has officially been announced regarding the upcoming season. We also chat future seasons and how that may affect what’s comin...

This week on The Sassenach Files, Rebecca and I went LIVE to discuss all of our favorite things concerning season three of Outlander. Come along for the ride as we talk about our favorite episodes and character arcs along with the moments that made our hearts swell and the tears flow. We also chat about the music and costumes of the season, and how they reflect the emotional turmoil and mental sta...

Hey listeners! Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week, I’m breaking down the season three finale: “Eye of The Storm”. This episode was brimming with loose ends in need of tying up, and Matt Roberts and Toni Graphia certainly delivered. Join me as I chat about a little bit of everything including Geillis’s unhinged demeanor, Lord John Grey’s ROCKSTAR status, and how comp...

Get out your sun tan lotion and swim suits; the Frasers have landed in Jamaica. This time on The Sassenach Files, I’m discussing all the juicy details from the penultimate episode of season three: “The Bakra”. A lot of familiar faces grace the screen this week including Lotte Verbeek as returned-from-the-dead-Geillis, and David Berry as the always fashionable and never late, Lord John Grey. There...

Greetings one and all! On this episode of The Sassenach Files I’m breaking down season three, episode 11: “Uncharted”. Join me as I discuss everything from Father Fogdon and Mamacita’s impact on the story, to Jamie’s gesture of making Fergus a Fraser, and Claire’s touching scene with Marsali. And of course I couldn’t wrap this episode without talking about one of Outlander's most infamous sex scen...

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m discussing episode 310 of Outlander: “Heaven and Earth”. Join me as I break down some of my favorite storylines including Fergus’s relationship with Jamie, Claire’s fight to save as many sailors as possible aboard the Porpoise, and the underlying question of the episode: How far would you go to save the one you love? I also discuss some of the...

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week I’m discussing 309: “The Doldrums”. Join me as I chat about Jamie’s and Claire’s constantly evolving relationship, Fergus and Marsali’s shocking revelation, and Mr. Willoughby’s journey to Scotland. All of these topics foster a greater sense of understanding for our primary and secondary characters, and I had so much fun breaking d...