The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Droughtlander Book Club: The Sapphire Brooch -- Part 2

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week on a LIVE edition of The Sassenach Files, I hosted my fourth edition of Droughtlander Book Club where I discussed parts three and four of The Sapphire Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. Join me as I analyze some of our supporting roles including Jack Mallory, Cullen Montgomery, and David McBain. I also chat about the trial of the conspirators after the assassination of President Lincoln, the motivations of this book’s villain–Colonel Gordon Henley, and a few of the creative choices I thought were particularly inspired in these sections of the book.

Droughtlander Book Club: The Sapphire Brooch--Part 1

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on another LIVE edition of The Sassenach Files, I hosted my third edition of Droughtlander Book Club. Catch the replay here to check out my discussion on parts one and two of The Sapphire Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. Join me as I analyze our two protagonists: Braham McCabe and Charlotte Mallory, along with all of their endearing traits and fatal flaws. I also chat about some of the key plot points of the first half of the book as well as the historical figures, places, and events that take center stage in this fantastic story. Of course, romance novels being what they are, I also made sure to break down our main couple, what makes them perfect for each other, and what sets their love story apart from others in the Celtic Brooch Series.
Make sure to join me on October 29th at 4:00pm EDT in my FB group TSF Obsassenachs for our wrap-up on The Sapphire Brooch where I will be discussing parts three and four!

Season Six Superlatives

Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I was joined by my good friend Angela Hickey of Outlandercast Clan Book Club (Facebook) and Queen Bee’s Hive (Patreon) to discuss everything we loved and hated about season six. Tag along for the ride as we chat favorite musical moments, biggest tear jerkers, and best / worst character arcs. We also break down our favorite scenes and episodes of the season as well as the most romantic moments and what we loved about some of the new characters that joined the cast this season.

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.