Droughtlander Diaries

Hey Droughties! We get a break from Droughtlander in 23 days!! We are SO excited for Blood of my Blood!

This week on the podcast we’re breaking down the Blood of My Blood trailer and sharing all our thoughts — the excitement, the questions, the theories. Plus, we’re taking calls from the Droughtlander Hotline to hear how you’re feeling about it too!

00:42 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap

07:33 Fandom News

08:37 Interview With Gary Young

Hey droughties! 29 days until Blood of my Blood! We can't wait!!

In this episode, Jess & Sarah chat with Gary Young, best known as Mr. Willoughby from Outlander. Gary shares his journey from New Zealand to the screen, how martial arts shaped his acting, and his surprising new passion for singing. He opens up about preparing for Outlander, including cultural and language challenges, filming in Scotland vs. South Africa, and memorable moments on set. The conversation also explores different acting mediums, fandoms, favorite costumes, and future projects—plus some fun rapid-fire questions to reveal the man behind the character.

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01:00 Our Weekly Recap

08:48 Fandom News

09:29 Outlander Rapid Fire Q&A

Welcome back droughties! We are just 6 weeks away from the Blood of my Blood premiere to keep us fed during Droughtlander!

In this week's episode Jess and Sarah answer some more fun Outlander questions that Chat GPT came up with for them! Let them know in this week's reel what some of your answers to the questions would be!

00:40 Our Weekly Recaps

11:52 Fandom News

13:23 ChatGPT Outlander Questions

How are we hanging in there droughties? It's almost time for Blood of my Blood!

In this week's episode, we celebrate Jess’s 40th birthday along with our weekly recaps, the latest fandom news and a fun segment where we answer Outlander questions generated by ChatGPT! We hope you enjoy!

Thanks for your patience on this episode, Droughties! We are SO excited for you to hear this interview! One day closer to getting through Droughtlander together!

Catch up with Jess and Sarah on what's been happening in their lives, hear the latest in fandom news and then enjoy our interview where we sit down with two members of the STARZ digital marketing team who focus on the Outlander Universe social media accounts! 

Meet Alex and Meg, the faces behind the Outlander STARZ accounts on Instagram and Facebook and STARZ accounts on YouTube and TikTok. Together with their teams, they connect with fans all over the world on social media! They share their personal journeys into digital marketing, memorable campaigns for Outlander and the importance of community engagement. The conversation highlights the significance of planning and executing campaigns, celebrating milestones, and the joys of being part of a dedicated fan community. Make sure to give them a follow on social media! 

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00:57 Our Weekly Recap

04:42 Fandom News

05:51 Recap of The Gathering

34:26 Droughtlander Hotline

In this episode, Sarah and Jessica recap the recent STARZ event, The Gathering, discussing its significance and the excitement surrounding the upcoming prequel, Blood of My Blood. They share personal updates, delve into fandom news, and explore the dynamics of beloved characters while engaging with listener reactions and questions from the Droughtlander hotline.

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Happy Early World Outlander Day from Jess and Sarah! We hope you celebrate with a dram and a fellow Sassenach!!

Jess and Sarah are back with an extended episode and we can't wait for you to hear this one. We kickoff with our recaps for the week, fandom news and then get to sit down with Gloria Obianyo who you'll know as Mercy Woodcock on Outlander. Gloria joins us to talk about her journey from a High School Musical fan to starring in Outlander. We dive into her theater and screen experiences, upcoming role in As You Like It  directed by Ralph Fiennes and her creative outlets like music and photography. She reflects on the audition process for Outlander, the research she undertook for her role and the complexities of the relationships her character navigates. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!

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00:42 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap

04:04 Fandom News

04:30 Droughtlander Hotline

21:16 Rebekah and Sheryl of Obsassenachs

Hey Droughties! Are you making it through Droughtlander ok? We've got you—join us for another episode of Droughtlander Diaries podcast to get your Outlander fix. In this episode, Jess, Sheryl and Rebekah share the story of how the Obsassenachs group formed during the pandemic to connect Outlander fans. They reflect on the friendships, weekly chats, themed cocktails, and even a traveling corn mascot that brought joy and support during challenging times. From discovering the series to traveling to Scotland together, they celebrate five years of laughter, shared adventures, and the powerful sense of community that Outlander inspired. 

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Well droughties, we have made it through another week of droughtlander unscathed!

Join Jess and Sarah as they interview their daugthers and moms (Jess's son had no interest in being a guest, ha!) on a special Mother's Day episode! They hope this gives listeners a little more insight into who they are and provides a few laughs as well as they reminisce!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! We hope you feel loved and cherished this weekend and always!

Love, your favorite fairy podmothers (as selkieofthenorth calls us!)

00:38 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap

03:56 Fandom News

04:53 Droughtlander Hotline

09:26 The Fiery Cross Breakdown 

We're back this week to keep you entertained throughout the Drought with a more recaps from Jess and Sarah, fandom news, Droughtlander Hotline calls and then we break down The Fiery Cross, Episode 501!