The Sassenach Files: An Outlander Podcast

Outlander may be over, but The Sassenach Files is still kicking, and this week Chelsea is discussing the season eight premiere: “Soul of A Rebel”. Come along as she chats all things 801 from Lord John’s new digs in Savannah to the long awaited reunion of the Frasers and the MacKenzies as well as the introduction of the Cunninghams, the elephant in the room, Faith, and alllllll the callbacks to earlier seasons.

This week, Chelsea is breaking down the final trailer for Outlander on STARZ. Come along for the ride as she discusses the music chosen for the trailer, some surprise footage revealed from the finale, and a key change to an infamous book plot point that will have fans clutching their pearls. All of this and much more is coming your way on the next episode of The Sassenach Files!

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing the opening credits for the eighth season of Outlander. Come along as she breaks down each new clip we got from the upcoming season and the hints they give about upcoming storylines. She also discusses both new and returning names that show up in the credits and what that means for the production and design of the final ten episodes of our beloved show.

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is chatting all about episode 110 of Blood of My Blood – “Something Borrowed”. Join her as she discusses some of the episodes strongest moments including the introduction of Maura Grant, the untimely demise of Malcolm, and Murtagh's amazing book-end scenes with Brian and Ellen. Along the way, she also shares her thoughts on the the introduction of a couple iconic jewelry pieces, and the episode’s biggest blunder–Julia and Henry’s weak finale storyline. So, saddle up and prepare to ride. It's time to break down the season finale!

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is talking about all things 108: “A Virtuous Woman”. Pull up a chair and gather round as she discusses why this might be her favorite episode of the season! Of course, no episode is perfect, but join her as she talks about everything from the use of slow motion camera work to convey character to how this episode is a perfect example of how writers can keep the audience informed through creative dialogue.

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is chatting about the sixth episode Blood of My Blood, “Birthright.” Come along as she discusses the biggest themes of the episode, some of the standout performances, and why a key creative choice for one of the show’s primary characters changed her entire opinion on this episode.

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is breaking down her thoughts on the fourth episode of Blood of My Blood, “A Soldier’s Heart.” Join her as she chats about some character arcs she’s beginning to find static, the costumes she absolutely adored, and how much she loves learning tidbits about Jamie and Claire’s origins. She also discusses her love for Henry and Julia as a couple, and how a few understated moments mean everything for their arc.

This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is back to chat about second episode of Blood of My Blood, A.K.A “Sealed with a Kiss”. Come along as she discusses the gorgeous choreography of the love scene between Henry and Julia, the fabulous Grant dining room set, and the understated nature of the storytelling in this episode.

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is celebrating her 150th episode along with some of her nearest and dearest Obsassenachs. This episode was recorded on June 14th as a live event in TSF Obassenachs where listeners could follow along and participate live. Come join the girls for an abridged version of the event as they gush about all their favorite parts of the season including the Battle of Saratoga, Jamie and Claire seeing Scotland again for the first time, Ian and Rachel’s wedding, the reunion of the MacKenzie family and so much more!

This week marks the final analysis of season 7, where Chelsea is discussing 716: “A Hundred Thousand Angels.” Join her as she chats about the particular lighting and narrative choices that made this episode “angelic”. She also discusses the moment that always makes her cry – the Mackenzie Family reunion, John’s ongoing struggle to parent Jamie Fraser’s son, and the long awaited “talk” between Jamie and William. But of course, we aren’t closing the door on this season without talking about that massive cliff hanger. So, pour yourself a dram and pull up a chair. It’s gonna get interesting!

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is chatting about the episode every Outlander book reader has been waiting for – 714: “Ye Dinna Get Used to It” written by Herself, Diana Gabaldon. Come along as she discusses how Brianna’s storyline finally pays off in this episode, Ian and Rachel’s unnecessary presence in this episode, and her thoughts on how Jamie, Claire, and John’s stories came to a head this week. By far and away her favorite part of 714 was the storyline that centered around William, Fanny, and Jane and their ever-evolving relationship, so stay tuned for her thoughts on the newest members of our cast and their stories!

This week on The Sassenach Files podcast, Chelsea is back to discuss her favorite episode of 7B, 712: “Carnal Knowledge.” Come join her as she discusses the development of Lord John from a supporting role to part of the main cast, a new face to the outlander cast – Sylvia Presente, aka Jane Pocock, and the technical genius that made this episode truly spectacular. But that is only the tip of the iceberg as she dives deep into some of the most controversial moments of the episode, including Jamie and John’s brawl, Jamie and Claire’s ten-minute long “come to Jesus” moment followed by a possessive *cough* encounter in the dining room.