Outlander Sassenach Podcast

Happy holidays everyone! Here is our special Christmas and New Years Podcast. Hope you enjoy our discussion on Hogmanay.

Trigger Warning: Aislene and Gracie discuss sexual assault and rape in the Outlander Series. There is some heavy discussion in this episode. Also, Aislene is sick and there is a few coughs away from the microphone. Sorry about it. Tumblr: http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com/ Sources: http://lenny9987.tumblr.com/post/128186102211/claires-ordeal-in-a-breath-of-snow-and-ashes https://terrizellerwallace.wordpress.com/2015/03/20/the-ghost-of-lady-geneva-aka-rape-in-outlander/

It's about witches, witch trials and how those influenced the early novels. Also, about how a historical woman named Geillis Duncan influenced the one from the novels. Happy Halloween! Follow us on Twitter at @ai_shewfelt and Tumblr at http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com/

This Episode deleted for some reason. Also, please note... Gracie has not read pass Fiery Cross. Some of the later novels are not really talked about. Aislene and Gracie talk about Fergus and Marsali in the newest of their casting. Follow us on Tumblr at http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com/ and Twitter at @ai_shewfelt

Gracie and Aislene go into detail about medical practices in the 18th century. (Spoiler: It's gross.) Sorry for the late uploads... there has been technical difficulties with Gracie's computer. Follow us on Tumblr at http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com/ and Aislene is on Twitter @ai_shewfelt for Updates!

We look at the past two seasons of the show and discuss our favorite looks for both seasons. We also discuss some of the motivations behind the designs by the ever talented Terry Dresbach. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/outlandersassenachpage And on Tumblr at http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com

This week we talk about the real life Regulator's Rebellion, that was set as a backdrop in Fiery Cross, the fifth novel in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series. Enjoy!

On the heels of casting for Lord John Grey, we discuss our favorite things about one of the most important characters in the Outlander Series. Feel free to follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/outlandersassenachpage On Tumblr: http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com or EMAIL us! outlandersassenach@gmail.com

We discuss our favorite and least favorite parts of the books, show and what we are looking forward to most in Season Three, answering the questions put forth by Outlander Series on Tumblr in an Outlander themed Questionaire.

This week, we discuss one of the long standing feuds within the Outlander fandom. The Super Shippers versus the Anti-Shippers as concerning Sam Heugh and Caitriona Balfe. Feel Free to join into the conversation by contacting us: www.facebook.com/outlandersassenachpage outlandersassenach.tumblr.com or contact us via email at outlandersassenach@gmail.com

This week we talk about the legend of Annie Palmer, and the influences of it on the character of Geillis Duncan. Hope you enjoy!

This week we discuss the very controversial Frank Randall. Villain, tragic figure, or just misunderstood? We discuss but feel free to tell us your own opinions!

We discuss the relationship and fan theories that abound between the very fictional pirate Stephen Bonnet (of the Outlander series) and of the very real Stede Bonnet. We're off next week but feel free to enjoy the first episode of our Outlandish History Lessons series. Source for information on Stede Bonnet comes from the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.

We discuss Emmy announcements this week and try to discern why in the world Outlander was not chosen for any nominations. Even GRR Martin agrees, WE WERE ROBBED!

We discuss Outlander Season 2's Finale and discuss things that have happened during the week