Droughtlander Diaries – Details, episodes & analysis

We have a great episode to help you get through another week of Droughtlander!! This week we bring you the Laird himself, Gary Lewis, who you know as beloved Colum MacKenzie!

01:39 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap

04:51 Fandom News

05:39 Our Chat With Gary Lewis

Gary discusses his background, career, and personal interests. He talks about growing up in Glasgow, his love for acting, and his journey to becoming an actor. Lewis shares some of the roles he is most proud of, including his work in Billy Elliot and Gangs of New York. In this conversation, Gary Lewis discusses his experience on Outlander and his interactions with fans. He shares his audition process, and the attention to detail on the show. He also talks about the portrayal of his character's physical challenges and the decision to end his own life. Gary shares his unique experience on the Outlander journey. 

Hey Sassenachs! We made it through August. 2 ½ months left of Droughtlander... And we are here to make it through—together! 

00:58 Jess & Sarah's Recap for the Week
04:12 Fandom News
05:14 Our Interview with Tracy, Maria and Nicole

Join Jess and Sarah as we sit down with some of our favorite friends who run some of the biggest Outlander fan accounts on Instagram—Maria (@theoutlanderlounge), Tracy (@outlanderobsessed), and Nicole (@outlanderchronicles)! We dive into their Outlander stories and how the series has transformed their lives. From discovering the show and launching their Instagram accounts to connecting with fellow fans, they share their journey. We also chat about the unforgettable experiences they've had at events like New York Comic Con and Wizard World, where they forged lasting friendships. Throughout our conversation, we explore the deep bonds within the Outlander fandom and the lifelong friendships that have occured from a shared love for the show and books. They reflect on the sense of support and connection within the community. We also touch on their passion project, Make this Chapter Yours, which organizes trips to Scotland for fellow Outlander fans and the joy of bringing people together. The discussion highlights themes of trust, belief, and the impact of trauma, as the guests express how the characters resonate with their own lives. Finally, we celebrate the unique experience of being part of the Outlander fandom and the incredible connections that come with it.

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Nicole's Instagram: @Outlanderchronicles

Make this Chapter Yours

We are back to get you through another week of Droughtlander! Hang in there, Sassenachs... only 157 days left!

Jess and Sarah bring you this week's recaps, chat about Sarah's Scotland trip and Outlander "Stuff we Love" and then we sit down with Iain Wilkie.

*Content Warning: Some explicit language in this week's episode*

This week's guest is Ian Wilkie, owner of BBB Talent Agency. Iain discusses his background and involvement in the film industry, as well as his experience as a body double on Outlander. He talks about being on set for emotional scenes, such as the finale of season five, and the importance of attention to detail in his role. He also shares fun stories from set, including accidentally setting his thumbs on fire and his unique walk as Jamie Fraser.

Don't miss this great chat with behind the scenes info from Iain!

00:57 Jess & Sarah Recap

16:31 Fandom News

17:41 Outlander Stuff We Love

18:46 Our chat with Iain Wilkie

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00:57 Jess's Weekly Recap

01:51 Fandom News

03:05 Interview with Jenn Grubb

We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries to get you through until Droughtlander ends on November 22, 2024!! Jess recaps her week, delivers some fandom news and then Jess and Sarah share their interview with Jenn Grubb who worked in the costume department for Outlander and now for the prequel, Blood of my Blood.

Jenn Grubb shares her journey from growing up in Glasgow to working as a costume standby for Outlander and Blood of My Blood. She discusses her love for making costumes, her experience in the industry, and her business, Tartan DeTails. Jenn also talks about her familiarity with Outlander and the impact of working on the show. She shares insights into her work as a costume standby on the set of Outlander, detailing her preparation process, a typical day, and fun stories from the set. She also discusses her transition to working on the prequel, Blood of My Blood, and shares her favorite Outlander cast member and episode.

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00:51 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap
04:18 Fandom News
07:36: Interview with Izzy Meikle-Small

We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries to get you through until DROUGHTLANDER ENDS.... November 22, 2024! Jess and Sarah recap their week, chat about fandom news and interview Izzy Meikle-Small, who plays Rachel Hunter in Season 7 of Outlander. Izzy talks about her experience on the show Outlander and her on-screen chemistry with Joey Phillips, who plays her brother Denzel. She shares her journey into acting, her favorite accomplishments, and her love for producing. Izzy also discusses her future projects and her excitement for the prequel to Outlander. We also have a rapid-fire segment so that listeners can get to know Izzy a bit better! 

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Another week in Droughtlander! But we are BACK with an interview with castmember, Joanne Thomson, who plays Amy McCallum in Outlander!

01:00 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

03:00 Fandom News

04:09: Interview with Joanne Thomson

Joanne Thomson has always had a passion for acting and pursued it from a young age. She has a background in performing arts and attended drama schools to further her skills. She shares with Jess and Sarah how her experiences have led her to where she is now as a writer, director, actor and advocate.

Learn more about Joanne's favorite roles that she has taken on, her time on Outlander, and the causes she is a passionate advocate for in this episode.

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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. They also mention their experiences attending fan events and forming connections within the Outlander community.

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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 excited to introduce our listeners to Caitríona Balfe's body double in Outlander, Valerija Jemeljanenko, this week!

Valerija Jemeljanenko, a model and professional body double, discusses her career and experiences working as a body double for Caitríona Balfe in the TV show Outlander. She shares her background growing up in Latvia, her favorite modeling jobs and the importance of inclusivity in the industry. She also discusses her role as a body double on Outlander, the preparation and work involved in the job and shares some fun stories from set.

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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 Badland, known to Outlander fans as Mrs. Fitz, joins us for a special interview!

Annette shares about her childhood, love for performing, and decision to pursue acting. She shares her experiences in theater, film, television, and radio during her extensive and impressive career. Annette also reveals her love for gardening and hobbies.

Jess and Sarah discuss her role as Mrs. Fitz in Outlander, and her admiration for her co-stars and her admiration for the character. Annette also talks about the similarities between Mrs. Fitz and her character, May, in Ted Lasso.

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Proceeds go to Target Ovarian Cancer now through June 1st, World Outlander Day!

Thanks to this week's sponsor, No Fame Games, the most rugged Highland Games Competition in the sport.

Don't miss these events coming up soon:

June 15, 2024: Home Games in Milford, MA

June 29, 2024: Festival at Fort 4 in Charlestown, NH (featuring performance by Albannach)

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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 listeners, a groom for the Stunt Horse Department on the set of Outlander Season 5!

Sterling shares her background and passion for history and horses and what led to her landing a job working onsite for production. She discusses how she got the job, the different sets she worked on, and her interactions with the cast members.

Sterling also talks about the power of storytelling and how Outlander has sparked an interest in history and culture for many fans. Her favorite character is Roger, (SURPRISE! Another fellow historian :) ) and tune in to hear her favorite episodes and interesting stories from behind the scenes.

Overall, Sterling has great memories of her time on the set of Outlander and reflects on it being a memorable and rewarding experience.

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Sarah's Roger reel

Jessica's Jamie/William reel