Droughtlander Diaries

This week, Jess and Sarah celebrate three years of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, catch up on their Nashville adventures, and break down Blood of My Blood episode 208, “The Dance”! From Ellen’s showdown with her brothers to Murtagh and Grace’s uncertain future, there’s plenty to unpack and with Simon setting his sights on Margaret Grant, Julia realizes just how much danger she’s in. Plus, stick around until the end to hear Jess’s interview with Tony Curran, who plays Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat!

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This week on Droughtlander Diaries, Jess and Sarah are recording a recap together in person for the first time, thanks to Sarah’s work trip to Jess’s town! And for everyone who’s requested a tipsy podcast… we may have checked that box, too. The sound quality isn’t quite up to our usual standard as we were still figuring out our in-person recording settings, but we hope you enjoy hanging out with us!

There’s plenty to unpack as Dougal faces Colum’s anger over the cost of battle, Brian learns of Ellen’s devastating loss and confronts his father, and Murtagh and Grace finally steal some time together. Meanwhile, Henry’s search for amethyst brings an unlikely ally in Arch Bug, preparations for the king’s investiture offer a possible escape for Henry and Julia, and Maisri delivers a revelation that could change everything Julia believes about getting home.

Stick around until the end to hear Jess’s interview with Rory Alexander and Ruby Fubara, who play Murtagh and Grace!

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This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re breaking down Blood of My Blood episode 206, “Small Mercies” and this one is devastating. Lord Lovat’s sinister scheme leaves Ellen grieving an unimaginable loss and Julia confronting his cruelty, while Colum struggles under the weight of leadership in the aftermath of Sheriffmuir. Meanwhile, Brian and Murtagh risk everything to rescue Dougal, leading to a chilling encounter with a young Black Jack Randall and an act of mercy with heartbreaking implications for the Fraser family. Amid the devastation, Henry and Julia’s brief reunion offers a small glimmer of hope.

Stick around until the end to hear Jess's interview Sam Retford (Dougal) and Bobby Rainsbury (Maura).

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This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re breaking down Blood of My Blood’s “Forgive Me Father,” as the Battle of Sheriffmuir brings devastating losses, unexpected alliances, and promises that echo through the Outlander universe. Brian and Murtagh set off to rescue Dougal after a reckless attack leaves him captured, while Henry sacrifices his chance to escape to save Arch Bug. Meanwhile, Ellen’s clever attempt to free herself and Grace takes a dangerous turn with Balloch’s arrival, and Julia faces a deadly confrontation with Seema. Back at Castle Leoch, Colum wrestles with his failures and Jocasta opens up about her unhappy marriage and feelings for Murtagh.

Stick around until the end to hear Jess's interview with Matthew B. Roberts (Show Runner and Executive Producer) and Bobby Rainsbury (Director).

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This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re breaking down Blood of My Blood’s “A Portion of My Soul,” as the looming Jacobite uprising brings emotional reunions, dangerous betrayals, and uncertain goodbyes. Henry and Julia confront painful truths and plan another escape through the stones before he’s forced back into battle, while Ellen and Brian reunite just in time to warn Dougal of Lovat’s treachery. Brian finally stands up to his father and embraces a future with Ellen and their baby, but danger follows close behind. Meanwhile, Murtagh and Grace’s growing connection raises concerns, and Julia returns to Castle Leathers to face a terrifying confrontation with Seema.

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This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re recapping our time at LandCon US in Austin, Texas, and breaking down Blood of My Blood’s “Rabbits Don’t Swim.” Ellen and the women of Castle Leoch take center stage as they use their ingenuity, courage, and some seriously deadly traps to defend their home against MacKinney’s attempted takeover. But their victory comes with a heartbreaking loss, and news of Lovat’s betrayal sends Ellen and Grace racing to warn Brian and Dougal. Meanwhile, Julia’s nightmare at Castle Leathers deepens as Seema reveals a painful connection to Henry.

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On today’s episode of Droughtlander Diaries, we welcome Matthew B. Roberts back to the podcast! Matt is the showrunner and executive producer of Outlander and Blood of My Blood, and we chat about how he got into the business and how Outlander came about. We also learn some fun things about him in rapid fire before diving into our burning Outlander and Blood of My Blood questions.

We’re still recovering from a fun and busy weekend at LandCon Austin, so we’re bringing you this bonus episode while we work on our recap of Blood of My Blood episode 203. We hope you enjoy this fun chat with Matt!

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This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re breaking down Blood of My Blood episode 202, “The Veil of Time.” With Mrs. Graham’s help, Henry escapes the asylum and heads for the stones, determined to find Julia despite his fading memories. Meanwhile, tensions rise at Castle Leoch as Ellen devises a plan to protect their home and Brian proposes an uneasy alliance with the MacKenzies before stealing a moment with her. Back at Castle Leathers, Julia turns to Maisri for answers, only to receive unsettling revelations about her ability to travel and a cryptic prophecy about baby William. With war approaching and Seema arriving as a spy, the stakes keep climbing.

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Droughtlander is over!

This week on Droughtlander Diaries, we’re breaking down the Blood of My Blood season two premiere, episode 201, “Remembrance Day.” Brian and Ellen’s newlywed happiness is cut short as the Jacobite uprising forces them to return home, where family tensions and the fallout from Malcolm Grant’s death await. Meanwhile, Henry and Julia’s attempt to reunite with Claire ends in disaster when Henry is thrown back into 1924 alone, leaving Julia trapped in the past. As Julia confides in Davina, Henry endures a harrowing stay in an asylum that threatens his memories—but familiar faces Reverend Wakefield and Mrs. Graham offer a glimmer of hope.

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This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes of a pretty surreal Droughtlander Diaries moment — being invited to take part in the official STARZ press junket ahead of the Blood of My Blood Season 2 premiere!

We’re chatting about the whole experience from start to finish: the moment that email landed in our inbox, preparing our questions, logging on for the junket, and what it was actually like getting to interview Jamie Roy, Harriet Slater, Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Matthew B. Roberts, and Maril Davis.

And because we couldn’t just tell you about it, we’re also including the audio from all three of our press junket interviews so you can hear the conversations for yourself.

Come celebrate Blood of My Blood Season 2 premiere day with us as we relive one of those “how is this our life?” podcast moments. ❤️

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