The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Season Seven Superlatives

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is celebrating her 150th episode along with some of her nearest and dearest Obsassenachs. This episode was recorded on June 14th as a live event in TSF Obassenachs where listeners could follow along and participate live. Come join the girls for an abridged version of the event as they gush about all their favorite parts of the season including the Battle of Saratoga, Jamie and Claire seeing Scotland again for the first time, Ian and Rachel’s wedding, the reunion of the MacKenzie family and so much more!

Season Seven -- What Did We Miss?

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, we are chatting about all of the deleted scenes and Outlander Untolds found exclusively on the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray released by Sony and Starz. Come along for the ride as Chelsea discusses her favorite scenes that were left on the cutting room floor, as well as some fantastic book scenes that were brought to life in season seven’s bonus features. The Outlander Untolds for this season were directed by the amazing Caitriona Balfe, and she did not disappoint!

My Blood Kens Yours

This week marks the final analysis of season 7, where Chelsea is discussing 716: “A Hundred Thousand Angels.” Join her as she chats about the particular lighting and narrative choices that made this episode “angelic”. She also discusses the moment that always makes her cry – the Mackenzie Family reunion, John’s ongoing struggle to parent Jamie Fraser’s son, and the long awaited “talk” between Jamie and William. But of course, we aren’t closing the door on this season without talking about that massive cliff hanger. So, pour yourself a dram and pull up a chair. It’s gonna get interesting!

Alone with My Principles

Coming up on this episode of The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is discussing the penultimate episode of season seven, 715: “Written in My Own Heart’s Blood.” Coming along as she talks about the common thread of family, or “blood”, and well as the “written” theme with all those dang letters and resignations! She also chats about the unique use of camera angles in this episode that give it a character-driven feel, William’s completely justified anger with John, and Sam Heughan’s phenomenal performance when everything comes crashing down for Jamie at the end of the episode.

Fortune Favors the Bold

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is chatting about the episode every Outlander book reader has been waiting for – 714: “Ye Dinna Get Used to It” written by Herself, Diana Gabaldon. Come along as she discusses how Brianna’s storyline finally pays off in this episode, Ian and Rachel’s unnecessary presence in this episode, and her thoughts on how Jamie, Claire, and John’s stories came to a head this week. By far and away her favorite part of 714 was the storyline that centered around William, Fanny, and Jane and their ever-evolving relationship, so stay tuned for her thoughts on the newest members of our cast and their stories!

The Right Color This Time

Welcome back! This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down 713: “Hello, Goodbye.” Come along as she discusses Jamie and Claire’s roles as parents to Ian and Rachel, and how that is reflected in the portrayal of their marriage. The echoes, callbacks, and parallels featured in this episode as they relate to previous episodes are strong, and elude to the fact that this was originally planned to be the final season. She also discusses Bree’s conversion to Mama Bear, Roger's reunion with his father, and a few issues she had with the structure and writing that ultimately brought the episode down a few pegs.

I Am Not Bloody Sorry

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is back to discuss her favorite episode of 7B, 712: “Carnal Knowledge.” Come join her as she discusses the development of Lord John from a supporting role to part of the main cast, a new face to the outlander cast – Sylvia Presente, aka Jane Pocock, and the technical genius that made this episode truly spectacular. But that is only the tip of the iceberg as she dives deep into some of the most controversial moments of the episode, including Jamie and John’s brawl, Jamie and Claire’s ten-minute long “come to Jesus” moment followed by a possessive *cough* encounter in the dining room.

Think of the Deer, My Dear.

Excuse the sniffles this week as Chelsea discusses 711: “A Hundredweight of Stone” on the newest episode of The Sassenach Files. Pour yourself a dram, and cozy up to the fire as she chats about the many shades of Lord John, the creative choices surrounding The Big Event, and an alternative approach to the balance of the Bree, Roger, and Buck story. From set and filming location choices, to the revelation of William’s true parentage, there was a lot to process this week. So fasten your seatbelts as we attempt to sort through it all!

Mine Would Stop Too

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is back to chat about 710: “Brotherly Love.” Come join her as she discusses the gorgeous visual language and symbology utilized in this episode. She also chats about William and Rachel’s adorable flirtation, Roger’s constant string of surprises, and a fantastic bookend for the episode. She also talks about the shocking news of Jamie’s death, and the phenomenal performances on and off screen that made the fallout so powerful!

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Season Seven might be over, but the podcasting has just begun! This week on an all new episode of The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down episode 709 of Outlander, “Unfinished Business.” Come along as she discusses her thoughts on the creative choice to include Roger’s voiceover, the impact on Claire and Jamie returning to Lallybroch after a decade in America, and the use of Midhope Castle as a way to link the separate timelines together. She also discusses the much anticipated reckoning between Jamie and Laoghaire, and how Young Ian’s life choices and past traumas come to a head upon his return home.