The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

You Were Magical to Me

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.

Rather at Cross Purposes

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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Season Seven Trailer Breakdown (SPOILERS AHEAD)

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!

The Battle of Culloden

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!

Scottish Clans and Tartans

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.

Scotland by Land, Air, and Sea

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!

Scottish Tradition

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!

Season Seven Opening Credits

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I am releasing the audio from my LIVE breakdown of the Season Seven Opening Credits from February. I chat about the visuals and music of this iconic piece of Outlander along with the frames and snippets of film we see throughout the wonderful rendition of The Skye Boat Song by Sinead O’Connor. Join me as I talk about the color and lighting choices, the roles of some of the behind the scenes worker bees that are credited, and how I think some of these images fit into the seventh season.

Droughtlander Book Club: The Broken Brooch

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m doing a deep dive into the fifth book in Katherine Lowry Logan’s Celtic Brooch Series, The Broken Brooch. Join me as I break down the thoughts, feelings, and actions of our two protagonists, JL O’Grady and Kevin Allen. I also chat about some of the major themes we see over the course of the book, the inner workings of a good murder mystery plot, and how Elliott was really trying my last nerve. The Broken Brooch, coincidentally one of my favorites of the series, is our introduction to the O’Grady family, James Cullen’s point of view, and the beginnings of The Diamond Brooch story. So hold tight! The Droughtlander Book Club train is departing the station, and you’re in for a wild ride.

Scottish Witchcraft and Superstition

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast I’m breaking down episode 104 of Men in Kilts: Witchcraft and Superstition. Join me as I chat about the lore and myths that are baked into daily Scottish life including a multitude of ghost stories, witchy woo woo, and Pagan traditions. In this episode I finally got to share my favorite hilarious Clanlands moment – the good ole Fiat Prostate getting stuck in the gates of Cawdor Castle. I also shared a couple of stories about my own experiences with the ghosts of Edinburgh. So, gather round the fire for a spooky tale a la The Sassenach Files!