5-4-3-2-1....the countdown to the series finale of Outlander is here! There are only 4 episodes left, and this 6th installment of the final season left us hungry for more. Not all was perfect–Michelle has beef with the fake (AI?) baby, and Robin has beef with Cousin Ben's swarmy attitude. But they both applaud Rachel and of course, Rollo's adorable fluffy grandson. This episode of Outlander also gets points for mentioning Thomas Paine, the very best of the founding fathers.

BONUS MATERIAL:

As promised, here is some ad hoc information about Thomas Paine:

"Reading Paine from Left to Right" by SEAN MONAHAN https://jacobin.com/2015/03/thomas-paine-american-revolution-common-sense/

Dick Gaughan sings about the revolutionary 18th century thinker and propagandist Thomas Paine. Song written by Graham Moore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd2AHZ22SJ8

Portrait of Thomas Paine by Laurent Dabos, c. 1792

Robin and Michelle discuss the epic British TV show Peaky Blinders, which is Robin's favorite show of all time. This is one of two episodes which will be Peaky focused; here we talk about the style, the characters, and the themes of Seasons 1-6, and in the next Peaky episode we will talk about the new movie, The Immortal Man. Strap in for over an hour of Robin wearing her heart on her sleeve and trying to articulate why this show means so much to her.

Show notes:

Robin made a Peaky montage edit to one of her favorite songs from her favorite British band, because of course she did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac_ockJWex0

Robin also wrote a post on Reddit about one of her favorite short-term characters -- the delightfully psychotic Tatiana, a Russian Duchess who gives Tommy a run for his money: https://www.reddit.com/r/PeakyBlinders/comments/1l3qdln/tatiana_is_one_crazy_bitch_and_i_love_her/

Holy History! This is a history podcast, and we found a lot of it in this episode of Outlander. We also cover our thoughts on Jamie's incredible kilt-fit to weak-sauce battle scenes. And Robin and Michelle lay plans to pursue Outlander LARPing (!).

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Robin and Michelle come together on both liking sauerkraut and Mrs. Cunningham in episode 4. This episode of Outlander had some rich historical easter eggs! Additionally, there are surprise twists, an adorable sibling re-meet cute, more fun 18th century insults, and glances that say a thousand words from Claire. Robin discusses the historical impact of Joseph Brant, a member of the Mohawk tribe who fought for the British. Michelle has an Outlandish theory. She should also probably post a correction for confusing the Wicked Witch of the West with the Wicked Witch of the East, but hey, they are sisters, bro.

Ecology Easter eggs, Shakespearian insults, magical powers and conspiracy theories: Episode 3 of Season 8 of Outlander had a lot happening while also laying a lot of ground work. We dish about the details in today's podcast.

In this history-laden episode we discuss the recent best-picture nominee Train Dreams, with its depiction of the hard but beautiful life of an Idaho lumber worker in the early 20th century. We cover History with a capital H, ethereal cinematography, nuanced acting and other themes woven into this dreamy but poignant film.

Birth, death, marriage, and bear attacks?! What doesn't this episode have? From the history of miscegenation, Free Masons, and creepy Benjamin Cleveland to random bear attacks, Frank mocking Jamie in his thoughts, and even more undead Outlander characters, we cover all the angles of Episode 2 of Outlander's final season–titled Prophecies and directed by the beloved Caitríona Balfe.

NEXT EPISODE: On Monday we'll discuss the Oscar-nominated film Train Dreams.

We definitely recommend a wee dram to help keep up with this old fashioned sister dish sesh on the season 8 premier episode of Outlander. There is less analysis and history in this episode of Fallen Through Time, but we find lots to love and lots to laugh our heads off about. Outlander is a roller coaster, and we are here for the ride of a lifetime!

In Episode 4, Robin and Michelle analyze the movie Immortal Beloved (1994)—a fictionalized biopic about the composer Beethoven and his many lovers. This is Part II of our miniseries on Creative Genius and the period films exploring that theme. Join us as we discuss Gary Oldman, Candyman, Napoleon and more!

So it's finally here - the last season of Outlander premieres on March 6! In this episode, Michelle and Robin talk about what they love about the show, what they are excited (or nervous!) about in Season 8, and discuss the Season 8 trailer.

To watch the Season 8 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKy4gqIVv9E

For an audio of the Season 8 trailer song "A Dawning" by Ólafur Arnalds & Talos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEBbhgMp8Ok

For the Far Out Magazine article about "A Dawning": https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-community-completed-the-collaboration-between-olafur-arnalds-and-the-late-talos/