The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast episodes:

• 05.06.2024

  Landcon 2024 Recap

  This week, Chelsea is telling all about Landcon 2024 in Paris. Come join her as she discusses the general format of the convention, her opinion on it’s organization in comparison to other Outlander conventions she has attended. She also chats...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Season Five -- What Did We Miss?

  This week Chelsea is discussing all of the deleted, extended, and additional scenes from her favorite season of Outlander: season five. Come along for the ride as she chats about choices made on the cutting room floor that drastically impacted...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Season Four -- What Did We Miss?

  This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing all of the deleted, extended, and additional scenes from Season Four. Come join her as she breaks down the Outlander Untold scenes created specifically for Blu Ray and DVD viewers. She...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Amber Brooch - Part II

  This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is wrapping up her two part discussion of The Amber Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. Come join her as she discusses the second love story of the book: Amber and Daniel. She chats...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Amber Brooch - Part I

  This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is breaking down the eighth installment in Katherine Lowry Logan’s Celtic Brooch series: The Amber Brooch. In Part One of this two-part series, she discusses the idea of bringing David and Kenzie back...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Season Three -- What Did We Miss?

  This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing all of the extended, deleted, and additional scenes on the Season Three Outlander Blu-Ray. Come along as she chats about some of her favorite hidden gems and why they are key...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Faith Redux

  Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week on the podcast, Chelsea reviews the extended cut of the season 2 standout “Faith”. Come join her as she chats about the stella performances of series favorites like Frances...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Season Two -- What Did We Miss?

  Chelsea dives into some of the extras from the Season Two Blu-Ray / DVD to uncover what we missed with all the deleted, extended, and extra scenes that never saw the light of day. Join her as she chats about...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Diamond Brooch - Part II

  Welcome back for Part II of Droughtlander Book Club on The Diamond Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. In this episode, Chelsea discusses the tension in Kevin and JL’s characters and how their recent hardships have impacted their relationship. The road...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Diamond Brooch -- Part I

  Chelsea presents Part I of Droughtlander Book Club for The Diamond Brooch, the seventh installment of The Celtic Brooch series by Katherine Lowry Logan. Join her as she chats about the protagonists of Amy Spalding and Jack Mallory, breaking down...

  
• 10.29.2023

  War Is A Terrible Business

  Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files podcast. This week Chelsea is discussing the midseason finale of Outlander’s seventh season, “Turning Points”. Come along as she chats about Buck’s pivotal decision to travel back through time with Roger,...

  
• 10.22.2023

  You’ll Come Back to Me. You Always Do.

  This week on another episode of The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is talking all things 707: “A Practical Guide for Time Travelers”. So grab a wee dram, and pull up a chair as she discusses the humor Margot Ye weaved into...

  
• 10.15.2023

  A Life for A Life, Mr. Murray.

  This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is chatting about 706: “Where The Waters Meet”. Join her as she discusses Roger’s path toward finding himself in the 20th century, the difficulty of Claire’s role as a medical professional, and her...

  
• 10.08.2023

  Violence Follows Such A Man

  Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week Chelsea is breaking down episode 705 of Outlander: “Singapore”. Come along for the ride as she discusses Jamie and Claire’s oddly familiar Fort Ticonderoga journey as well as Ian’s...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Three Brooches

  This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is doing a deep dive into The Three Brooches by Katherine Lowry Logan. Come join her as she discusses character emotions, plot devices, writing techniques and much more!

  
• 09.10.2023

  Want and Need in Plenty

  The week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is breaking down episode 704 of Outlander: “A Most Uncomfortable Woman”. Come join her as she chats about Roger’s struggle with his spirituality, Bree’s inclination to take the bull by the horns, and...

  
• 09.03.2023

  Let Me Be Enough

  This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing Outlander episode 703: “Death Be Not Proud”. Come join her as she discusses why this episode felt like a premiere, which retrofits stuck out like sore thumbs, and how special effects...

  
• 08.27.2023

  You Were Magical to Me

  The week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is chatting about her favorite episode of Season Seven, Part A, 702: “The Happiest Place on Earth”. Come join her as she discusses closure for the Christie story, the importance of Bree meeting...

  
• 08.20.2023

  Rather at Cross Purposes

  This week on the Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is breaking down the season seven premier of Outlander: “A Life Well Lost”. Come join her as she chats about the new found strength of Roger and Bree’s marriage, the tragedy that...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Season Seven Trailer Breakdown (SPOILERS AHEAD)

  This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m diving deep into the newly released season seven Official Trailer. Join me as I chat about the color palette, the music, and of course the content. Show watchers be warned THIS IS...

  
• 04.25.2023

  The Battle of Culloden

  This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m breaking down the season one finale of Men in Kilts: “The Battle of Culloden”. Come along as I chat about the lead up to that fateful day and the two men who...

  
• 04.17.2023

  Scottish Clans and Tartans

  This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, I’m chatting about episode 107 of Men in Kilts: “Clans and Tartans”. Join me as I discuss some of the most infamous feuds during Scotland’s Clan Wars from 1300-1600: the MacDonalds versus the...

  
• 04.09.2023

  Scotland by Land, Air, and Sea

  This week on The Sassenach Files I’m diving into the episode 106 of Men in Kilts: “Scotland by Land, Air, and Sea”. Come along with me as I explore the Highlands and Islands with Sam and Graham I will share...

  
• 04.03.2023

  Scottish Tradition

  Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files where I am discussing episode 105 of Men in Kilts: “Tradition”. Come along for the ride as I discuss some of the basic elements of life in Scotland such as basket...

  
• 03.24.2023

  Season Seven Opening Credits

  Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I am releasing the audio from my LIVE breakdown of the Season Seven Opening Credits from February. I chat about the visuals and music of this iconic piece of Outlander along...

  
• 03.18.2023

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Broken Brooch

  Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files, I’m doing a deep dive into the fifth book in Katherine Lowry Logan’s Celtic Brooch Series, The Broken Brooch. Join me as I break down the thoughts, feelings, and actions of our...

  
• 02.27.2023

  Scottish Witchcraft and Superstition

  This week on The Sassenach Files podcast I’m breaking down episode 104 of Men in Kilts: Witchcraft and Superstition. Join me as I chat about the lore and myths that are baked into daily Scottish life including a multitude of...

  
• 02.18.2023

  Scottish Song and Dance

  This week on The Sassenach Files podcast I’m discussing the third episode of Men in Kilts, “Song and Dance”.  Join me as I chat about all the different ways music has shaped the Scottish culture. Since one of the most...

  
• 02.12.2023

  Scottish Sports

  Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I’m breaking down the second episode of Men in Kilts, “Scottish Sports”. Come along for the ride as I chat about some of the most famous sports in Scotland from shinty to...

  
• 02.05.2023

  Scottish Food and Drink

  Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week I begin my journey through Scotland with Sam and Graham by breaking down their show Men in Kilts. First up is Scottish Food and Drink, and I am here...

  
• 01.22.2023

  Season Seven Teaser Trailer

  Hey Obsassenachs! On this edition of The Sassenach Files, I’m releasing a previously recorded LIVE episode from December 23, 2022 regarding the Season Seven Teaser Trailer. If you didn’t catch the live chat on TSF Obsassenachs, head on over and...

  
• 01.20.2023

  Through The Stones

  What’s Up, Obsassenachs? This week, after a break for the holidays, I’m back with my friend Angela Hickey of Outlandercast Clan Book Club (Facebook) and Queen Bee’s Hive (Patreon) to discuss the Gabaldonian Time Travel Theory for a very special...

  
• 12.19.2022

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Emerald Brooch -- Part II

  Happy Holidays Obsassenachs! This week on another LIVE edition of The Sassenach Files, I hosted my sixth edition of Droughtlander Book Club where I discussed the second half of The Emerald Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. Join me as I...

  
• 12.14.2022

  Droughtlander Book Club: The Emerald Brooch -- Part I

  Greetings Obsassenachs! This week on a LIVE edition of The Sassenach Files, I hosted my fifth edition of Droughtlander Book Club where I discussed the first half of The Emerald Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan. Join me as I break...

  
• 11.26.2022

  The Reckoning Redux

  Happy Thanksgiving Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I chatted about the extended version of 109: The Reckoning. Join me as I discuss all of the scenes that were cut or pared down for time. A lot of groundwork...

  
• 11.20.2022

  Season One -- What Did We Miss?

  Hey Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I dove into some of the extras on the Season One Blu Ray / DVD to uncover what we missed with all the deleted and extended scenes. Join me as I chat...

  
• 11.13.2022

  Bring on Season Seven

  Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on another LIVE edition of The Sassenach Files, I was joined by my friend Angela Hickey from Outlandercast Clan Book Club (Facebook) and Queen Bee’s Hive (Patreon) to discuss everything we can expect regarding season...

  
• 11.01.2022

  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...

  
• 10.26.2022

  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...

  
• 10.02.2022

  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...

  
• 09.26.2022

  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,...

  
• 09.19.2022

  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....

  
• 09.12.2022

  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...

  
• 09.05.2022

  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...

  
• 08.16.2022

  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...

  
• 08.07.2022

  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...

  
• 07.31.2022

  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...

  
• 07.24.2022

  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...

  
• 07.17.2022

  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...

  
• 07.03.2022

  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...