Episodes
Get to know Jessica and Sarah a little better as they share their personal stories and backgrounds in this episode. 01:07 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 03:33 Fandom News 05:00 Jess' Backstory 17:41 Sarah's Backstory 35:17 Rapid fire questions 52:00 Listener Questions Learn more about their childhoods, career paths, and how they discovered Outlander. Both Jessica and Sarah emphasize the influence of Outlander on their lives, including their personal growth and career aspirations....
Published 05/22/24
Droughtlander is the worst..... unless you have Jess & Sarah to get you through! We are back with another episode to quench your thirst with some more Outlander chat. Join us for the weekly catch up, fandom news, our S7 A rewatch discussion and a behind the scenes look at production with body double for Caitríona Balfe, Valerija Jemeljanenko! 01:30 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 06:05 Fandom News 08:21 Season 7 Rewatch Chat 25:35 Interview with Valerija Jemeljanenko We are...
Published 05/14/24
Welcome back to episode #25! Jess and Sarah are here to get you through another week of Droughtlander with special guest, Annette Badland! We've got another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 707: A Practical Guide for Time Travelers. 02:46 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 05:19 Fandom News 08:06 Outlander Stuff We Love 09:31 Season 7 Rewatch Chat 22:58 Interview with Annette Badland We are SO excited to introduce listeners to a special guest this week... Annette...
Published 05/07/24
Jess and Sarah are back with another episode to help you beat the Droughtlander blues and this week's episode gives some great behind the scenes stories from Season 5! Plus, we've got another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 706: Where the Waters Meet. 01:16 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 04:12 Fandom News 05:47 Season 7 Rewatch Chat 22:27 Interview with Sterling Bishir Meet Sterling Bishir, a history lover and stunt horse trainer, and notably for our...
Published 04/30/24
Droughtlander got you down? We got you! We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries! The podcast for Outlander fans, created to get you through until the next season or book launch! Join Jess & Sarah for another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 705: Singapore. 00:56 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 05:05 Fandom News 06:35 Season 7 Rewatch Chat 22:50 Paul & Jennifer's Interview Jess and Sarah sit down with Paul and Jennifer, an American...
Published 04/23/24
Join Jess & Sarah for another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 704: A Most Uncomfortable Woman. 01:03 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap 05:04 Fandom News 06:15 Season 7 Rewatch Chat 23:40 Elizabeth Adams Interview In a wee village called Falkland in Fife, Scotland, the story of Outlander has forever changed the lives of the people who live there. Known for being the backdrop of the first episode, Falkland is staged to be 1940's Inverness and the opening...
Published 04/16/24
This week on Droughtlander Diaries, Jess and Sarah chat about the eclipse, their past week recap, fandom news, a S7 A rewatch and then chat with guests Will and Amber Cole! 00:55 Jess & Sarah's Recaps for the Week 04:04 Fandom News 06:53 S7 A Rewatch 25:28 Will and Amber Cole Jess and Sarah first met Amber through social media when they discovered the incredible Outlander themed party that her husband Will threw for her milestone birthday! We both became friends with Amber and realized...
Published 04/09/24
Welcome to Diary Entry #20! Our cover art and promos for this episode feature the work of our guest on this week's episode, Scottish photographer Rebecca Atack of Holeyn Heritage Photography!     Jess and Sarah kick off this episode with a mini recap of their weeks and share about their holiday plans from this past weekend.    Fandom News: Updates and reports from this past week in the Outlander fandom!   Season 7 Rewatch: We are rewatching season 7 together and recapping the episode...
Published 04/03/24
Hailey Beaupre, also known as The Sassenach Historian, joins Jess and Sarah on this episode of Droughtlander Diaries to share her story of moving to Scotland after discovering the world of Outlander and the new purpose it brought her. Now known as The Sassenach Historian, Hailey shares Scotland's history, sights and Outlander Locations through her tour company. ⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️: This episode has brief references to heavy topics such as loss and self harm.  If you prefer to avoid this...
Published 03/27/24
Want to get inspired and possibly change the trajectory of your life? Or just simply live vicariously through Jordan Rich, an Outlander fan who ended up spending 5 months in Scotland? This episode is for you! Jordan Rich shares the path that led her from her apartment couch to the beautiful country of Scotland in 2022. Learn about the culture shocks, her advice for anyone traveling there, and what a day in the life looked like for her! Finally, Jordan shares her experience of presenting...
Published 03/19/24
We are so excited to introduce this episode of Droughtlander Diaries with our listeners. We sit down with musician and artist, Raya Yarbrough, the singer of the iconic Outlander theme that captivated us all during the first few seasons. Raya shares her musical background with us and navigating motherhood as a working artist. Raya also reads an excerpt form her book during the podcast, relating to a very unique storyline of Jenny Fraser's during Outlander's first season. They also...
Published 03/12/24
Hey Sassenachs--We’re back this week to keep you entertained throughout the Drought with none other than Andy the Highlander! Has Outlander impacted anyone quite like Andy? We’ll let you decide… His career has changed dramatically from being an electrician by trade to landing a supporting acting role in Outlander, to having his own tour company and sharing legends, history and scenes of Scotland with the world on his social platforms. Andy walks us through this journey and the wild ride it...
Published 03/07/24
Published 03/05/24
This week, we welcome Kristin Atherton to the podcast! Jess and Sarah have been beyond excited to introduce you to Kristin, who will be portraying Jenny Fraser Murray in the upcoming second half of Outlander Season 7!. Join us as we get to know Kristin by discussing her background in acting, her journey in the industry, and her passion for storytelling. Did you know that Kristin is an award winning audiobook narrator? She shares her experiences in different mediums, including stage, screen,...
Published 02/27/24
We got to spend some of our Valentine's Day this year with Rod Hallett, who you may recognize as Benedict Arnold in Season 7 of Outlander. Kick off the episode as Jess and Sarah catch up on the week and cover Outlander Fandom News! We share a random Outlander fact and then sit down with actor, Rod Hallet. Rod discusses his background, career, and interests with Jess and Sarah. He shares his early interest in acting, his training, and his first acting job. Listen to hear about his role...
Published 02/20/24
Happy Valentine's Week, Sassenachs! It's still Droughtlander... so not to worry-Jess and Sarah have you covered with a new episode of Droughtlander Diaries! Catch up with us after Super Bowl LVIII, hear this week's fandom news and then enjoy our interview with Outlander star, Tim Downie! In this conversation, Tim discusses his acting career, including his roles in TV shows like Toast of London and Outlander. He chats with us about his podcast projects, including Outcasts (co-hosted with...
Published 02/13/24
We are so excited to share episode 12 of Droughtlander Diaries with you as we interview Nell Hudson (you may know her as Laoghrie Mackenzie in Outlander!). Nell shares a bit about her childhood in the English countryside, how she came to be an actress, and her love for TV and film. She also talks about her book she authored, 'Just for Today' and teases her upcoming second book. Jess and Sarah get to know Nell with some "Rapid Fire" questions for fun and then chat about Nell's time on...
Published 02/06/24
In episode 11 of Droughtlander Diaries, we interview Theresa Carle-Sanders, the creator of the Outlander Kitchen cookbooks. To start the episode, kick off the week with Jess and Sarah as we recap our week, share some Outlander "Stuff we Love", Fandom News and a bonus segment: Rapid Fire Questions! Then we head into our interview with Theresa Carle-Sanders. Theresa shares her origin story, her love for cooking and her discovery of the Outlander series and how it inspired her to start...
Published 01/30/24
Have you ever wondered about our husbands and what they think of our Outlander obsession? In this episode, Jess and Sarah introduce Ben and Josh, the lucky guys who get to be married to these two Sassenachs! They all discuss the beginning of creating Outlander content pages on TikTok and Instagram and share their husbands' reactions to their content creation and thoughts on starting a podcast. The hosts play a game to guess the names of Outlander characters and share their favorite...
Published 01/24/24
In this episode of Droughtlander Diaries, Jess and Sarah chat with Barry Waldo. Barry is a producer, an author and has an extensive professional background at companies like Disney and Mattel. Barry has had a unique. front row seat to the development of the Outlander TV series, as he has been married to production designer, Jon Gary Steele, and has had a lifelong friendship with Ron Moore (showrunner) and Terry Dresbach (costume designer). Jess, Sarah and Barry discuss the inspiration...
Published 01/16/24
In this episode of Droughtlander Diaries, Jess and Sarah chat with Eric Murdoch, a well-known tour guide in Scotland, often referred to as the Tartan Viking. Learn more about the path that led Eric to becoming a guide and his booming social media accounts-a way to show online followers the beauty of Scotland from the comfort of their own homes. Eric shares fascinating stories about key Scottish landmarks, legendary tales, and memorable experiences from his tours. He gives listeners a few...
Published 01/09/24
Episode 7: Interview with Amy McCusker, founder of Weebox In this episode of Droughtlander Diaries, hosts Sarah and Jessica catch up on their past week, share Outlander fandom news, and bring you a Random Outlander Fact. Midway, they discuss their favourite pieces from WeeBox, a highly regarded Scottish subscription service. The highlight of this episode is an engaging interview with Amy McCusker, the founder of WeeBox, who talks about her business and her passion for supporting Scottish...
Published 01/02/24
Do you love the dark and mysterious or things that go "bump" in the night? If you said yes, this episode of Droughtlander Diaries is for you!! Jess and Sarah share a dark, yet enlightening conversation with Charlotte Golledge, a history enthusiast, death historian, and tour guide in Scotland. The episode kicks off with Jess and Sarah's weekly catch up, followed by fandom news. Jess, Sarah and Charlotte delve into a variety of topics ranging from Outlander fandom news, Charlotte's journey...
Published 12/28/23
On this episode of Droughtlander Diaries: 2023 Emerging New England Scot of the Year, Iona MacGowan sits down with Jess and Sarah to discuss navigating the Scottish-American Experience. Jess and Sarah begin with this week's catchup, fandom news including details about the upcoming prequel 'Blood of my Blood', and random Outlander facts. During the interview with Iona, she discusses her experience of moving from Scotland to America, the shock of cultural differences, and her love for her...
Published 12/19/23
Gillebride MacMillan joins us as our special guest on episode 4 of Droughtlander Diaries! Gill is known for his role as Gwllyn the Bard in Season One of Outlander but is a Gaelic coach and professor, as well as a musician. Listen to hear Gillebride's interesting story on how he landed the his Outlander role and stay tuned for a special performance at the end of the show! As always, catch up with Jess and Sarah on Outlander News, Stuff we Love, Fun Facts and more. Gillebride MacMillan...
Published 12/13/23