Episodes

Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Droughtlander Book Club: The Three Brooches
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is doing a deep dive into The Three Brooches by Katherine Lowry Logan. Come join her as she discusses character emotions, plot devices, writing techniques and much more!

Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Want and Need in Plenty
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
The week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is breaking down episode 704 of Outlander: “A Most Uncomfortable Woman”. Come join her as she chats about Roger’s struggle with his spirituality, Bree’s inclination to take the bull by the horns, and William’s journey to self-discovery. She also discusses the lighter side of Jamie and Claire’s relationship and the kiss that sent shockwaves through the Outlander universe.

Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Let Me Be Enough
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing Outlander episode 703: “Death Be Not Proud”. Come join her as she discusses why this episode felt like a premiere, which retrofits stuck out like sore thumbs, and how special effects were used to make the house fire just as epic as it was tragic. She also chats about her favorite content choices and musical creations for the episode along with a few scenes she thought were acting masterpieces.

Sunday Aug 27, 2023
You Were Magical to Me
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
The week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is chatting about her favorite episode of Season Seven, Part A, 702: “The Happiest Place on Earth”. Come join her as she discusses closure for the Christie story, the importance of Bree meeting William, and how the MacKenzie’s decision to return to the twentieth century sheds light on Claire’s ether dependency plot line in season six. She also breaks down Lord John’s thoughts on William joining the army, the echoes of past episodes presented in this 702, and Jamie and Bree’s integral father, daughter moments.

Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Rather at Cross Purposes
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
This week on the Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down the season seven premier of Outlander: “A Life Well Lost”. Come join her as she chats about the new found strength of Roger and Bree’s marriage, the tragedy that is Tom Christie, and Jamie’s worst nightmare – failing Claire. She also discusses some of her favorite creative choices of the episode concerning lighting and camera angles as well as a few adaptive choices she didn’t care for.
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Tuesday May 16, 2023
Season Seven Trailer Breakdown (SPOILERS AHEAD)
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m diving deep into the newly released season seven Official Trailer. Join me as I chat about the color palette, the music, and of course the content. Show watchers be warned THIS IS A SPOILER ZONE. I air my thoughts on what we are seeing in the trailer based on what I have read in the books, so there are A LOT of spoilers. I was so happy to see our favorite characters back in action and with many of my favorite books scenes hinted at as well. Make sure to listen in for my take on some of the creative choices also made when putting this trailer together including the book end dialogue, Caitriona Balfe’s rendition of Ave Maria and much more!

Monday Apr 24, 2023
The Battle of Culloden
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m breaking down the season one finale of Men in Kilts: “The Battle of Culloden”. Come along as I chat about the lead up to that fateful day and the two men who commanded the field. I also discuss the weaponry and tactics used during the battle, the family-oriented nature of the Jacobite Army, and how the rising of 1745 forever changed the face of Scotland and it’s people. The Battle of Culloden and the Jacobite cause has fascinated me for a long time, so it was a pleasure to close out this round of my Men in Kilts series with this topic. Enjoy!

Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Scottish Clans and Tartans
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m chatting about episode 107 of Men in Kilts: “Clans and Tartans”. Join me as I discuss some of the most infamous feuds during Scotland’s Clan Wars from 1300-1600: the MacDonalds versus the McLeods, and the MacGregors versus the McLarens. I also break down the making of tartan, waulking wool, and where those brilliant colored plaids we’ve come to know and love first originated.

Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Scotland by Land, Air, and Sea
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
This week on The Sassenach Files I’m diving into the episode 106 of Men in Kilts: “Scotland by Land, Air, and Sea”. Come along with me as I explore the Highlands and Islands with Sam and Graham I will share some of my own stories and recommendations of places they visited including the Quiraing, the Fairy Pools, and Loch Ness, as well as some places you may not know about including the Isle of Iona and The Kelpies. I felt this episode was unique because it was less on history and more on the land itself, so I hope you enjoy the change of pace!

Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Scottish Tradition
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files where I am discussing episode 105 of Men in Kilts: “Tradition”. Come along for the ride as I discuss some of the basic elements of life in Scotland such as basket weaving, the Gaelic language, and being eaten alive by midges. As always, I take a couple of detours on my road trip with Sam and Graham, so you’ll also hear me chat about the technicalities of training sheep dogs and beg the age old question, “How accurate is Outlander, really?” You’ll get all of that and much more on this episode of The Sassenach Files!