The Outlander Podcast­ (Ginger and Summer)

This episode includes host introductions, discussion of Starz announcements, and the excitement (and frustration) of #clairewatch2013. We had a lot of fun putting this together, and look forward to experiencing the series' development and production with other fans.

This episode includes talk of recent casting announcements, a little bit more of our take on Sam, and our love of the audiobooks and Davina Porter. We conclude with some discussion of our own time in Scotland.

In this episode, we talk about the demise of #clairewatch with the casting of the wonderful Caitriona Balfe, disclose the provenance of our graphic, and wax lovingly about DG.

In this episode, we welcome our Hamish, envy attendees of NY Comic Con, discuss our own dream panels for San Diego Comic Con (2014), and talk about why Autumn is our favorite season. We also introduce a new way to participate in the show!

In this episode, we discuss our day at a Scottish Games and Gathering in Northern California and how we fell into our first interview. In order to share our love for The Books and include listener feedback, we also announce our 'Outlander' read-along. (Chapters 1-2 to be discussed in Episode 6!) (Note: Our math was wrong: 12 + 8 = 20, not 16 :) but the proposed schedule remains.)

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Scottish folk singer Eilidh Grant about her music, her family, and her love of The Books. We also begin our Outlander Read-along with discussion of Chapters 1-2.

In this episode, we discuss the excitement that was (following along with events of) New York Comic Con, the at least partial reveal of our "ginger Jamie" (we're now on #hairwatch?), and continue with our 'Outlander' read-along with Chapters 3-4. Claire has left the building!

In this episode, we discuss recent casting announcements and continue with our read-along. This week, it's Chapters 5 and 6, in which Claire is named "guest" and then doctors Jamie... but then forgets to... We also change our read-along schedule to one chapter per week.

In this episode, we discuss how Starz caused #Outlander fans the world over to break the Internet, and continue with Chapter 7 of our read-along. Thank you, Starz, for the #kiltpic. It was mighty fine.

In this episode, we discuss entering double digits, recent cast announcements, and continue with Chapter 8 of our read-along, wherein Claire gets boozy and Jamie plays kissy face with a lassie in an alcove.

In this episode, we discuss recent cast announcements, and continue with our read-along. Claire meets Geillis Duncan, Ginger gets tongue tied over Geillis' smexy husband, and we have the entrée of the giggle image.

In this episode, we discuss casting announcements, our bevy of images, and Sam's appearance at the Scottish BAFTAs. We also continue with Chapter 10 of our read-along, wherein Claire gets voyeuristic, Jamie doesn't swear, and a boar gets in trouble at a tynchal. -- Listen for our announcement about Episode 13!

In this episode, we are thrilled to share our interview with Ms. Porter, the voice of the audio book version of the Outlander series. As usual, we include announcements and updates from the prior week. In the next episode, we return to our read-along: Jamie and Claire are "On the Road." Join us when we discuss Chapter 11: Conversations with a Lawyer. Note: Portions of the interview include mention of plot points in books after "Outlander."

In this episode, we are perplexed by a partridge, discuss announcements (including the delicious "Speak Outlander: Lesson 1" video from Starz, featuring none other than our Favorite Ginger, himself), and continue with Chapter 11 of our read-along.

In this episode, we discuss the recent casting announcement, a new podcast find, and the filming hiatus til the new year. We also continue with our read-along, discussing Chapter 12: The Garrison Commander.

In this episode, we are joined by Outlander Kitchen's Theresa Carle-Sanders! We talk with her about OK's beginnings, how she found The Books, and she sticks around for the read-along (Chapter 13: A Marriage is Announced). Ginger makes Black Jack Randall’s Lavender Fudge for Tobias Menzies, confuses S&M, and asks Theresa how she'd pull her own Jean Valjean.

In this episode, we chat about recent announcements, and continue with our read-along, Chapter 14: "A Marriage Takes Place." This beloved chapter is truly the start of All Things Jamie and Claire. We wish you and yours a very happy and blessed holiday season.

In this, our last episode of 2013, we discuss all the goodies the fans received this past wonderful Christmas week! More importantly, however, we get down to the bidness of Claire and Jamie gettin’ down to bidness. (Ginger is thankful she made it through the episode, and apologizes to Summer and Lanae for whatever it was that she typed on that sheet of paper.) Also, the mmphhh tally has begun: 3 A big thank-you to Lanae (@naeroozoo) for joining us this week.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, including a Glorious Picture, the first Q&A of 2014, and another great video greeting from the cast. We also continue our read-along with chapter 16, "One Fine Day" or The Morning After. Diana's beautiful description of the sunlight coming "down through the pine needles in lemon threads" gives us this week's title. No wine was needed for this episode. Even to discuss the whale penis. Tally: 5

Let’s be honest: This week’s episode was too much goodness to fit into one. We decided to split it into a pre-LA Fan Event episode and a post-LA Fan Event episode. Part I includes announcements (pretty much photos from the previous week) and discussion about our arrival in LA, our spooky hotel, and our excitement the night before the event. (Wine was drunk, and the mmph tally did not change.)

In this episode, we get to the nitty gritty: our recounting of the night’s events, what we saw, whom we met, and a little bit about Sam, Caitriona, Sam, and, of course, Sam. Truly, we want to thank every single person at Starz, Sony, and DirecTV for making this such a wonderful event. This was the chance of a lifetime, and one we will not soon forget. Correction: Alicia Quarles is with E! News, not Entertainment Weekly (EW). In our happiness with the recent EW "Outlander" spread, we smooshed these two entertainment media outlets together. Our error.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, a Q&A w/ Matt B. Roberts, and continue with our read-along, Chapter 17: "We Meet a Beggar." Tally: 8 Note: There is a potential spoiler regarding a very controversial scene in “Outlander.” We say, “spoiler alert” in the podcast, so you will be able to skip over it, if you like.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and welcome native Scot, Arlen Donald (@dreadgerbil), who joins us to discuss his experience learning Gàidhlig, as well as to discuss the Bard, himself, Robert Burns. We also again include Eilidh Grant singing Burns' "The Lea Rig."

In this episode, we discuss the many photos fans were given this week, as well as Diana Gabaldon's takeover of the @outlander_starz Instagram account during her trip to Scotland. Our read-along continues with Chapter 18: "Raiders in the Rocks." Yes, the tally increases.

In this episode, we discuss the week of #HerselfOnSet and all of the pictures and detailed descriptions (AKA "goodies") given to us by Herself, Starz, and others. We also continue our read-along, with chapters 19 (“The Waterhorse”) and 20 (“Deserted Glades”).

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, which led to, let’s say, interesting conversation. (Summer gives Starz some suggestions for a Pocket Jamie #reboot.) We chat with guest Dave Weinczok about his work with National Trust for Scotland, The Books, and standing stones.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements in the world of 'Outlander,' including another Q&A with Maril Davis, Co-executive Producer, and some other wonderful things that Starz has shared over the past week. We also continue our read-along with Chapter 21: "Un Mauvais Quart d'Heure After Another."

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and are thrilled to feature Marly Bird, who chats with us about her life and her fascinating journey to podcaster, designer, and author. We continue our read-along with Chapter 22: “Reckonings,” one of the most controversial chapters in ‘Outlander.’

In this short, but sweet, episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our read-along, Chapter 23: "Return to Leoch."

Happy birthday, Tobias Menzies!!!

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our read-along with Chapter 24: "By the Pricking of My Thumbs." Our friend, and resident horse expert, Lanae (@naeroozoo), joins us for this very horsey chapter, which was so long it had to be split into two parts. Animal husbandry and related topics were discussed in this read-along. We wish you happy listening!

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our read-along of Chapter 24: "By the Pricking of My Thumbs." Lanae (@naeroozoo) again lends us her knowledge of All Things Horsey.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with the read-along of Ginger's favorite sequence (not chapter!): the witch trial et al. In this chapter, Claire stands trial for witchcraft, and then must make the most important decision of her life.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and feature our interview with James Morrison, Secretary of the National Capital Tartan Day Committee. Mr. Morrison joins us to discuss the beginning of Tartan Day in the US, its ties to the Declaration of Arbroath, the US Declaration of Independence, and, of course, tartan. Could Jamie have really gotten dressed in the loft in time to stop Hamish from approaching Donas? What is this about tartan hidden in a Bible in 1747? Listen to find out.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, including the casting of Steven Cree as Ian Murray, Sr. We also raise a glass of Rhenish, and continue with our read-along, Chapters 26, “The Laird’s Return,” and 27, “The Last Reason.”

In this episode, we welcome guests Diane and Arlen Donald, who share with us their knowledge of Scotland’s wool industry, and the kilt. They join our read-along of Chapter 28: “Kisses and Drawers.” Are rereads more pleasurable than initial reads? What does a Scot really wear underneath his kilt? Also, Ginger tries to ship Jamie and Claire.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our read-along with Chapter 29: “More Honesty.” MOBY is completely done, all!

Let’s be honest: Did anything other than The Trailer happen this week? We kinda forgot, but then realized we had a read-along to continue, so, well… In this episode, we discuss recent announcements (psst: THE TRAILER), our recent trip to a Scottish Games where Whisky Was Drunk, and continue with our read-along: Chapters 30 and 31, "Conversations by the Hearth" and "Quarter Day," respectively. We also share the entries of two more of our Best Boo Contestish winners, Bethany in Japan, and Connie in Costa Rica.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, including The Date. We continue our read-along with Chapter 32, “Hard Labor,” and Chapter 33, “The Watch.” We feature another whisky in honor of Scotland’s national Whisky Month, and share the final two winners’ entries of our Best Boo Contestish, Saza in Thailand, and Sheryl in Nebraska.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, continue our read-along with Chapter 34: “Dougal’s Story,” and feature our first blend for #whiskypod, in honor of Scotland’s national Whisky Month.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, including LA Screenings, Diana’s first copy of #MOBY, and, just because, a new piece from Janet Cadsawan’s (@janetcadsawan) ‘Outlander’ collection. We continue our read-along with Chapter 35: “Wentworth Prison,” once again joined by Lanae (@naeroozoo). Correction: Jamie’s brother, Willie, was eleven when he died of smallpox, and Jamie was six when Willie died, so he was five years older than Jamie.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, including World Outlander Day and the ever-approaching release of #MOBY. We continue our read-along with Chapter 36: “MacRannoch” and include our accidentally extra #whiskypod.

Correction: The Poisoned Pen Bookstore is in Scottsdale, AZ.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and Ginger briefly recounts her time in Seattle at the ‘Outlander’ Retreat. We also have Dave Weinczok (@DavidWeinczok) with us, who lends us his knowledge of Scottish history and castles as we continue our read-along with Chapter 37: “Escape.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, including Diana’s recent appearance in Sacramento, CA. We continue our read-along with Chapter 38: “The Abbey."

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our read-along with Chapter 39: “To Ransom a Man’s Soul.” Audio clips of 'Outlander' courtesy of Recorded Books (@recordedbooks).

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our read-along with Chapter 40: Absolution. We discuss the yumminess that is posset, and Summer gives warnings about future episodes and #MOBY. (There are no #MOBY spoilers in this episode.)

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and interview Lea Hensley of AudioGals.net about the site, its book reviews, and interviews. Be sure to check out AudioGals.net for an exciting week of 'Outlander'!

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and complete our read-along of Outlander, with chapter 41: “From the Womb of the Earth.” Friend of the show, Lanae (@naeroozoo) joins us.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and welcome back the delightful Davina Porter, the voice actor behind the recording of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series.

Spoiler alert: 'Written in My Own Heart's Blood' is discussed in some detail in this episode.

In this exciting episode, we briefly discuss the Outlander Comic Con panel and share our interviews with the cast of Outlander (and some of the cast of Black Sails!) on the Tartan Carpet before the series' world premiere Friday, July 25, 2014.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and feature the author, Herself, Dr. Diana Gabaldon.

Spoiler alert: Please be advised that each of the eight ‘Outlander’ novels are touched upon in this episode.

Note: The final question was whether or not we would find out in the next book how the ending of MOBY came about. Diana answered, "Yes."

We are very excited to start the show we have been looking forward to for almost a year: discussions of the Starz Outlander series! In this episode, we discuss Episode 101 "Sassenach."

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 102 “Castle Leoch.”

Correction: The flogging/whipping that took place in episode 2 at Lallybroch was not the first flogging that Jamie receives in a week. Both of those take place at Fort William.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 103 “The Way Out.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 104 “The Gathering.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 105 “Rent.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 106 “The Garrison Commander.”

In this special, bonus episode, we chat with Àdhamh Ó Broin about his love of Gàidhlig and passion for Scotland.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 107 “The Wedding.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 108 “Both Sides Now.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and begin our ‘Dragonfly in Amber’ read-along. What a year this has been! And now, it’s time for some Gabaldonian whiplash.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 2 "The Plot Thickens." We can't wait to hear your feedback to this episode!

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and feature our interview with fine jewelry designer, Janet Cadsawan. Ms. Cadsawan is a talented designer who has coupled her artistic talent with her life-long love of books to produce some of loveliest inspired pieces we have ever seen.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, as well as continue our ‘Dragonfly in Amber’ read-along with Chapter 2 “Mothers and Daughters.” We are joined with good friend, Abby (@abalicious).

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 4 “Culloden.” We are once again joined by our friend of the show, Abby (@abalicious).

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 5 “Beloved Wife.” We are joined with friends of the show, Diane (@Shekure) and Arlen (@Dreadgerbil).

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and share the second part of our interview with Gaelic teacher and consultant, Àdhamh O’Broin. Àdhamh also declaims “Tha ball-ratha sìnte riut,” and shares his beautiful voice with us.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 6 “Making Waves.” We are joined by friend of the show, Lanae (@naeroozoo).

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 7 “Royal Audience.”

Correction: Carlotta’s line in 'The Phantom of the Opera' is actually “…this thing does not happen” not “will happen”.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and share our interview with Outlander's own Gwyllyn the Bard, Gillebride MacMillan.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 8 “Unlaid Ghosts and Crocodiles.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 9 “The Splendors of Versailles.” Be sure to listen for a very special holiday treat.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 10 “A Lady, with Brown Hair Curling Luxuriantly.” We wish #Outlanders everywhere a verra happy Hogmanay.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 11 “Useful Occupations.” Correction: The choir master’s name is pronounced “Gerstmann.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 12 “L’Hôpital des Anges.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 13 “Deceptions.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 14 “Meditations on the Flesh.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 15 “In Which Music Plays a Part.” We also share our interview with 'Outlander' composer, Bear McCreary.

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In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 16 “The Nature of Sulfur.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 17 “Possession.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 18 “Rape in Paris" with the help of guest, chef, and food writer, Theresa Carle-Sanders. We also share some very cool information about an upcoming convention.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our 'Dragonfly in Amber' read-along with Chapter 19 “An Oath is Sworn.”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and chat with Scottish singer and harpist, and now, Outlander actor, Katie Mackenzie. Katie was one of the wool-waulking women in Episode 105 "Rent."

In this episode, we speak with qualified medicinal herbalist, Claire McaKay, about her work on the 'Outlander' production, and her love of all things Scottish Highlands and herby. Spoiler warning: At 52:29, we mention a place (not any events) from the later books.

In this episode, we speak with Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Susan Brown. Susan shares her love of Scotland and her passion for sharing it with others.

In this episode, we speak with Mary and Blake Larsen of Outlander Cast, and Lani Diane Rich and Alastair Stephens of The Scot and the Sassenach. Spoiler alert: After Blake leaves the room, the rest of us discuss Season 1B, and a little bit of the second book, 'Dragonfly in Amber.'

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Scottish Gaelic singer and 'Outlander' alumna, Fiona J. Mackenzie. We also share the audio recording of our and Outlander TV News' questions from the Amazon Instant Video UK blogger from earlier this week. Well done, Stephanie B!

'Outlander' is back!! And so are we with our episode discussions! In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 109 “The Reckoning.”

In this episode, we share our interview with 'Outlander's' Jake Ferretti, whom you might know as Clansman 2 from Episode 104 "The Gathering."

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 110 "By the Pricking of My Thumbs." Note: Sound quality on this episode may be slightly uneven.

In this episode, we discuss 'Outlander' Episode 111 "The Devil's Mark." And in our not-so-humble opinions, this was the best one yet.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and 'Outlander' Episode 112 “Lallybroch.”

In this episode, we chat with 'Outlander’s very own pie maker, Robert Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan is an award-winning pie maker whose work has been featured in the BBC production Garrow’s Law and Starz’ Outlander.

In this episode, we share the first part of our interview with 'Outlander' showrunner, Ronald D. Moore.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements as well as 'Outlander' Episode 113 “The Watch.”

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with 'Outlander' director, Mike Barker.

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements as well as 'Outlander' Episode 114 “The Search.”

In this episode, we discuss Episode 115, “Wentworth Prison.”

In this episode, we share our interview with 'Outlander' writer, Toni Graphia. Toni was kind enough to spend some time with us chatting about her career and specifically about her work on 'Outlander.' Note: This interview comes to you straight from the thieves hole. As such, you will notice a bit of an echo.

In this episode, we discuss Outlander Season 1 finale, Episode 116, “To Ransom a Man’s Soul" and include the second part of our interview with show runner Ronald D. Moore.

In this episode, we discuss our recent trip to Scotland with our good friend Mandy of Great Scot Blog.