The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Justice Is Mine

Hello again Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m chatting all things 608: “I Am Not Alone”. Come dive in with me as I discuss Roger and Bree’s parenting choices, Richard Brown’s true motivations for arresting Jamie and Claire, and how Tom Christie’s character has grown and changed over the course of the season. We also got back to basics this episode with some good ole Jamie and Claire time. So make sure to stay tuned as I discuss the shoot out at the OK corral, Jamie’s nine lives, and that epic sex scene that gave me #allthefeels.

The Devil is Real

Greetings listeners! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m discussing 607: “Sticks and Stones”. Make sure to tune in as I discuss how far Jamie and Roger’s bond has come and why that is so clearly illustrated in this episode. I also chat about Alexander Vlahos and Caitriona Balfe’s stellar acting. along with the kinky throuple storyline that polarized the fandom this season, and Roger’s decision to become a minister. The Big One this episode is a discussion on Claire’s deteriorating mental state, how she is coping (or not), and why it took Jamie so damn long to say something.

A Long Line of Traitors, Thieves, and Bastards

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach files, I’m breaking down 606: “The World Turned Upside Down”. Come join me as I chat about the creative writing and cinematography choices that make this episode great along with why I felt this episode really needed to be split in two. I also talk about the fine line between dreams and reality in this ep, Brianna’s slow and steady growth as a character, Jamie’s choice to reveal his encounter with Mary McNab, and a quick game of connect the dots for all the little bread crumbs that have been dropped throughout the season.

The Threat of Division

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m discussing 605: “Give Me Liberty”. Join me as I talk about Roger’s soft spot for young mothers and how that drives him towards a civil servant career path, along with the news that Bree is pregnant, and Jocasta’s true reasoning for buying Fergus that print shop. I also express my sympathy for Lord John as he once again is placed in a tight political squeeze while protecting Jamie from the ire of the crown and it’s agents. Creative production choices were also on full display this episode a la Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape “over the sea to Skye” and the “Colonel Bogie March” in the closing moments of the episode, so stay tuned to see what I had to say about those things as well–among other things :)

Droughtlander Book Club: The Last MacKlenna

Greetings everyone! This week on The Sassenach Files I hosted my second edition of Droughtlander Book Club live on my Facebook Group: TSF Obsassenach. On the docket this go round was the second book in the Celtic Brooch series: The Last MacKlenna by Katherine Lowry Logan. Come join me as I dive deep into the roots of the MacKlenna Clan’s matriarch and patriarch. I also chat about some important themes, the whodunnit horse murder mystery, and what makes our inner circle members so integral to our main characters and the rest of the series. I also share some exclusive details from the author herself along with thoughts and opinions from my live audience.

Time to Change Horses

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m chatting about 604: “Hour of The Wolf.” Join me as I dive into Ian’s time with the Mohawk and the relationships he formed with Kaheroton and Emily, and how the loss of his daughter has impacted his mental state over the course of the season. I also discuss the parallels drawn between Ian and Jamie, Jamie’s predicament in telling Chief Bird about the future of the Snowbird Cherokee, and a few things that bothered me about this episode including the portrayal of Scotchee Cameron.

Much That I Regret

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m breaking down 603: “Temperance”. Join me as I chat about Jamie and Claire’s role as grandparents, Roger finding firmer footing in the 18th century, and Ian and Malva’s budding romance. I also dive deep into Fergus’s arc of the season and how his emotional state impacts the characters surrounding him. But wait, there’s more! The onions of Tom and Malva Christie come further into focus this week as we start to unwrap the mystery surrounding Malva’s existence.

Come What May

Settle in with a good strong cuppa and join me as I discuss Jamie’s massive predicament. On deck this week: walking the line between the Snow Bird Cherokee and the rebels of the American Revolution. I also chat about Ian’s reaction to Jamie’s fence sitting, Roger’s budding role as Mediator of The Ridge, and Bree’s journey to make their 18th century home a bit more…erm… modern. Of course, you can’t talk about 602 without discussing the increasing tension between Fergus and Marsali, and boy there is A LOT of it. So, you may want to take a page out of Fergus’s playbook and put a tot of whisky in that cup of tea.

That Was Then. This Is Now.

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week kicks off my analysis of season six as I chat all things 601: “Echoes”. Join me as I discuss the importance of the twenty-minute long cold open, a few things that concerned me regarding the timeline of the season opener, and some key differences you may notice about the look of show. I also speak to Claire’s emotional state following the events of the season five finale, Fergus and Marsali’s looming implosion, and the sweet spot Bree and Roger have found in their relationship.

King of Men: Part II

Hello everyone! This week I was joined by my friend Angela to continue our discussion of Jamie Fraser live on TSF Obsassenachs. We pick up with his time in the Jacobite Army and that informs the roles he takes on in later seasons (and books). We also chat about his journey as a father, his relationship with Lord John, and how the reemergence of Murtagh limited his growth as a character in seasons four and five. Of course there is much more to this super sized episode including his decision to marry Laoghaire, his decision to turn down River Run, and his time as laird of Fraser's Ridge. So grab some coffee (or a dram) and a wee bite, because you’re in for an unscripted and entertaining journey through the later years of JAMMF!