The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Similarly Devious Turn of Mind

After a brief hiatus, The Sassenach Files is back. Jamie and Claire have returned to Scotland looking for a fresh start only to be sucked back into the Jacobite war machine. Family drama involving Jamie and Jenny’s grandfather, Lord Simon Fraser of Lovat, takes center stage, and Colum MacKenzie joins the party to make strange bedfellows. After Jamie commits to the cause, he uses all his clout to pull his family members into the fight with him, while Claire throws in the towel altogether--allowing people to believe she’s a witch. Join Chelsea as she explores the highs and lows of 208 and discusses why “The Fox’s Lair” was a poor adaptation.

She‘s An Angel

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is talking the Season 2 midseason finale, “Faith”. This episode is overflowing with emotional torment. After the loss of her daughter, Claire is struggling to find meaning in life, and her anger at Jamie over his broken promise has made her content to let him rot in the bastille. But when Fergus tells her what truly caused the duel, she finds a deep enough sea to hurl her inequities into, and she heads to Versailles for a final showdown with King Louis, The Comte St. Germain, and Master Raymond in order to secure Jamie’s release and pardon.

Staring Into The Abyss

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week Chelsea is discussing 206 of Outlander: “Best Laid Schemes”. Jamie and Claire have mended fences after the blow out of 205, and the truth about why Jamie let Black Jack Randall live is finally revealed. Murtagh is welcomed into the Time Traveler loop, and life seems like it’s going to work out--for approximately 2.5 seconds. Then the bubble of happiness implodes leaving more than one of our beloved characters in peril just in time for the mid season finale.

What You Don‘t Ken, You‘ll Learn

Hey folks! This week I’m talking episode 205 of Outlander: “Untimely Resurrection”. Prince Charlie and Jamie keep playing an unfortunate game of whack-a-mole while Mary and Alex are dealing with the aftermath of the attack in 204. Claire’s unwavering belief that Jack Randall is Frank’s direct ancestor causes her to make some questionable decisions that ultimately lead to a knock down, drag out fight with Jamie when Black Jack Randall returns to the show at the Court of Versailles.
P.S. Sorry for the poor sound quality this week. IT issues were involved.

Trying to Hide Under A Blade of Grass

This week on The Sassenach Files I’m talking episode 204 of Outlander: “La Dame Blanche”. The news is out. Black Jack Randall is alive, and Jamie’s reaction is one for the ages. Claire and Jamie are able to be honest with each other about the personal struggles they have been facing and are FINALLY able to reestablish their physical connection. Just in time too -- the most disastrous dinner part of the century is right around the corner, and it’s unclear whether anyone will depart from it unscathed.

Chess on A Grand Scale

Greetings listeners! This week I am breaking down 203 “Useful Occupations and Deceptions” where I talk about Jamie’s role as a double agent, Claire’s reunion with her passion for medicine, and how these two paths put our favorite couple on a collision course. Mary Hawkins and her destiny are revealed, and Mother Hildegarde and wee Fergus also come on the scene!

You‘re Gonna Need A Larger Fan

This week on “The Sassenach Files” I’m talking episode 202 of Outlander: “Not In Scotland Anymore”. Join me, Chelsea, as I discuss the cast of new characters we meet, the implications of Jamie’s new relationship with Prince Charlie, and the plight of Murtagh and Claire as they struggle to adapt to the alien world of Parisian society. I also talk about my love of Ira Steven Behr, Terry Dresbach, and John Gary Steele who all blew it out of the park this episode with their respective crafts! Enjoy!!

Always Another F***ing War

In this episode of The Sassenach Files, I’m taking a look at  201: “Through A Glass Darkly”. Claire has returned to the 20th century, and no one has any idea what the hell is going on. Deep in her grief, she is struggling to acclimate back to 20th century life, and while Frank is elated his wife has reappeared, the revelation she is pregnant makes it pretty hard to ignore the tall, red-headed elephant in the room. And just when we are getting our bearings, we are thrown back to the 18th century to pick up right where season one left off. Will the physical and emotional whiplash ever end? The numbers are still coming in, but it’s not looking likely…

Too Much and Not Enough

It’s time for another episode of The Sassenach Files, and this week I’m talking the season one finale, “To Ransom A Man’s Soul”. Jamie has to decide what is worth fighting for in this one, and Claire is determined to not let him give up. This episode was a controversial one for a lot of viewers, and I dive into my personal feelings on it’s graphic nature, how I felt the actors portrayed their characters, and what the toughest part of the episode was for me.

Such An Ignoble Ending

Hello again! This time on The Sassenach Files, I'm discussing 115 of Outlander: "Wentworth Prison". Our two main characters go through an emotional hurricane this week, and their lives are left in tatters. Jamie is forced to make a heart wrenching sacrifice to save Claire after a botched rescue attempt, and we are left to wonder if any good can come out of this season with only one episode left. Stay tuned to find out!