The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Some People You Grieve Over Forever

This time on The Sassenach Files I’m talking 303: “All Debts Paid”. Join me as I discuss my opinions on the adaptations of Claire and Frank’s open marriage and Murtagh’s survival. I also chat about Jamie's new alias, Jamie and John's remarkable similarities, and why these two were a match made in friendship heaven.

Something We Both Need

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m discussing 302 of Outlander: “Surrender”. Join me as I discuss the fantastic sibling dynamic Laura Donnelly and Sam Heughan have created, the craving for human connection on both sides of the time line, and the ultimatum our protagonists face this week: accepting the hand they’ve been dealt, and learning to cope with their grief.

A New Beginning for All of Us

The season three train is leaving the station, Obsassenachs, so all aboard!! This week I’m discussing the season three premier: “The Battle Joined” along with the oodles and buckets of amazing material we see within Ron Moore’s final screen play for Outlander. Join me as I talk Jamie and Claire’s separate story lines, the challenges the writers faced in maintaining separate arcs for our two leads, and why it works! I also chat about Sam’s phenomenal acting, Claire and Frank’s ongoing relationship struggles, and why Black Jack Randall’s death was television GOLD.

The Story of Roger Mac

This week on The Sassenach Files, Rebecca is BACK to talk all things Roger Wakefield MacKenzie with me. This is an episode full of “spoilers” as we discuss all content through Book Five The Fiery Cross and Season 5 of Outlander. Join us as we discuss the character of Roger, the poor adaptational choices that were made in portraying his character, and why people generally don’t like him in the grand scheme of Starz’s Outlander. This was our first LIVE recording of The Sassenach Files, and despite all of the technological challenges we faced in getting this podcast rolling, we had a jolly good time, just in time for the holidays!! Enjoy!

Season Two Superlatives

I’ve taken a wee break from episode analyses, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a new episode for you! This week, I’ve brought a special guest on The Sassenach Files to help me wrap up season 2 with a nice little bow -- just in time for the holidays. Come join us as we discuss all of our favorite moments of Outlander’s second season from Most Romantic Moment, to Biggest Tear Jerker, to Favorite Scene Stealer. And of course, we’ll have to talk about our favorite episodes… *wink wink.

You Gave Me A Rare Woman

Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files where I’m discussing the season 2 finale, 213: “Dragonfly In Amber”. This is my favorite episode of the series, and I am stoked to chat about it ALL. The twenty-year time jump is just the beginning of this whirlwind adventure. Join me as I discuss the supernaturally fated duo of Roger and Bree, the giant, interwoven tartan that is Outlander, and how Caitriona Balfe’s superb acting crushes my soul in the best way possible every time I watch this episode.

All I Wished To Say To You

Greetings, one and all, and welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week I’m back to talk episode 212 of Outlander: “The Hail Mary”. Jamie and Claire are on the verge of throwing in the towel on their Jacobite espionage, but there are A LOT of other things happening in this episode as well. Join me as I discuss the parallel storyline of the brothers Randall and MacKenzie as well as the interesting facets of Black Jack Randall we get our hands on, and why Colum is making the right choice in giving Jamie Hamish’s guardianship instead of Dougal.

The Original Bad Penny

What’s up guys! It’s Chelsea, back for another episode of The Sassenach Files and this time I’m talking 211: “Vengeance Is Mine”. In this week’s episode, I discuss how impressed I am with our lead actors, and their ability to use facial expression in lieu of voiceover. I also discuss Jamie’s movement toward accepting the inevitable, why The Duke of Sandringham’s selfish nature creates a fascinating villain, and how Diana Gabaldon’s talent with creating humorous content gives this episode a special feel. Hold tight, Spider Monkey!

Save Me, Mistress.

Hey Obsassenachs, welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files for my analysis on episode 210 of Outlander: “Prestonpans”! This week I get into the history of The Battle of Prestonpans, the leaders of the Jacobite Army, and a couple of fun facts on the making of this special Outlander episode. I also talk about the parallels of Rupert and Angus’s friendship with Ross and Kincaid, Dougal’s unrestrained bloodlust, how much it bothered me, and the little things that made this episode sing!!

It Wouldn‘t Be Scotland Without You

This week on The Sassenach Files, 209 of Outlander: “Prestonpans” is on the docket. In this episode I’m discussing a little bit of everything including the significance of Claire’s PTSD, Jamie and Dougal’s ongoing power struggle, and how the appearance of a new character has me super excited to get into season three!! Stay tuned at the end for the latest news on Diana Gabaldon’s newest book, Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone and Season 6 filming!