The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Love Forces A Person To Choose

This week I’m analyzing 114 of Outlander “The Search”. This episode is all about Claire’s growing relationships with two strong characters: Jenny and Murtagh. On their search for Jamie, we learn a little bit about what makes these characters tick We also have a run in with the character you all know I love to hate -- Dougal. Enjoy!

If Ever A Man Needed Killing...

In this episode I analyze episode 113 of Outlander “The Watch”. Jamie has taken a rather difficult path to get where he is, and it’s made even more difficult when Horrocks shows up demanding money in exchange for silence. Jenny’s impending delivery, Claire’s admission of potential infertility, and the presence of Taran MacQuarrie and company only serve to ratchet up the tension that was already on high.

The One Where Jamie Returns to Lallybroch

A return to The Sassenach Files equals a return to Lallybroch for an analysis on 112 of Outlander. This episode is all about the divide that has occurred between Jamie and his family in his absence. The Fraser siblings are dealing with a lot of heart stuff including guilt over their father’s death, uncertainty surrounding the Black Jack Randall situation, and the lack of communication in the four years since Jamie’s departure. In-law bonding is also in the cards with a little Ian and Claire alliance.

The One Where All The Cards Are On The Table

Greetings Sassenach Files universe!! This week we are discussing 111, “The Devil’s Mark”. Claire had a decision to make, and for the first time didn’t have anything or anyone forcing her hand. Other topics of discussion include Geillis’s emotional evolution, the folklore- based mob mentality, and how absolutely AMAZING Jamie is. Enjoy!

The One Where We Meet Mr. Fancy Pants

Welcome back to The Sassenach Files! This week we are talking episode 110, "By The Pricking of My Thumbs" where we meet a new character. The jury is still out on whether he is friend or foe, but there's no doubt he is definitely into JAMMF. Claire wars with her 20th century instincts, Geillis reveals her lover's identity, and Jamie gets the short end of the stick...again. Special thanks to Richard Clark for that opening scene :)

The One Where Jamie Became A Man

This week on The Sassenach Files we discuss 109 of Outlander, “The Reckoning”. This episode was full of uncomfortable situations that force Jamie to break the mold and make decisions that will ultimately shape his relationship with Claire and impact the rest of his life. We dive deep into these topics and discuss how they make “The Reckoning” an amazing episode of Outlander. Disclaimer: Please excuse the lesser audio quality, we were experiencing technical difficulties during the recording process.

Jamie and Claire: Newlyweds

In this minisode we take the opportunity to look at Jamie and Claire’s friendship and how it develops into a marriage based on trust and respect. Warning: Slight spoilers for future plot lines are mentioned.

Frank & Claire: Life, Love, and Loss

In this brief discussion about Frank and Claire we cover ground on their relationship, what could have been, and how they, as a couple, impact the story. Warning: Slight spoilers for future plots lines are mentioned.

The One Where We Feel for Frank

Hey everybody! Join us this week as we talk about 108: "Both Sides Now". Our discussion covers a little bit of everything including Jamie and Claire's budding relationship and a few cool directorial choices. But most importantly, we get Frank's side of things, and we really enjoyed that!

The One With All The Sweet Gestures

Do you hear wedding bells? We do, and in this episode of The Sassenach Files we are talking Outlander's 107: "The Wedding". This week our discussion gets a little more technical with references to the amazing music, lighting, and costumes. We also talk about Jamie's smooth moves, Claire's dilemma, and ALL the humor.