43: Matins bells
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."
42m Jun 16, 2014
42m
42: Retreat
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.”
1hr 10m Jun 09, 2014
1hr 10m
41: “Stone doesn't burn”
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.
40m Jun 03, 2014
40m
40: Backdoors
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 whe...
1hr 19m May 26, 2014
1hr 19m
39: On the way to Beauly
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.
31m May 19, 2014
31m
38: Woman’s work
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.
36m May 12, 2014
36m
37: “I was born for you” ... and whisky
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. W...
1hr 1m May 06, 2014
1hr 1m
36: "My own heart's blood"
In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our read-along with Chapter 29: “More Honesty.” MOBY is completely done, all!
29m Apr 28, 2014
29m
35: Jamie’s drawers of many colors
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.
1hr 28m Apr 21, 2014
1hr 28m
34: Depends
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.”
42m Apr 13, 2014
42m
33: Tartan Day talk
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 Hami...
53m Apr 07, 2014
53m
32: Between a rock and hard Scot
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.
1hr 6m Mar 31, 2014
1hr 6m
31: Warnings unheeded
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.
1hr 8m Mar 24, 2014
1hr 8m
30: Wink, croodle, and crow hopping
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!
1hr 10m Mar 17, 2014
1hr 10m
29: An upsetting draft
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!!!
26m Mar 10, 2014
26m
28: Not just sunshine- and rainbow-colored yarn
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.’
1hr 24m Mar 03, 2014
1hr 24m
27: The laughing sadist with the ribbon of blue
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."
43m Feb 25, 2014
43m
26: Mélange
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.
1hr 19m Feb 17, 2014
1hr 19m
25: Knife skills, unquote
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”).
43m Feb 10, 2014
43m
24: #waterweed encounter
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.
32m Feb 03, 2014
32m
23: Burns, Day and Night
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."
54m Jan 25, 2014
54m
22: Doune-ton Abbey
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: 8Note: 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.
44m Jan 20, 2014
44m
21: Outlander’s coming out party
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, ...
57m Jan 15, 2014
57m
20: 'Twas the night before...
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.)
22m Jan 15, 2014
22m
19: Under lemon threads
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 ep...
37m Jan 06, 2014
37m
18: Consummation
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: ...
1hr Dec 30, 2013
1hr
17: Murtagh smiles beneath the aspen
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.
40m Dec 23, 2013
40m
16: Outlander Kitchen and Claire's gizzard
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.
1hr 22m Dec 17, 2013
1hr 22m
15: No, Simon Cowell and Mr. Garrison are not coming to #Outlander
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.
27m Dec 09, 2013
27m
14: A partridge, a hedgehog, and Ned, oh my!
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.
31m Dec 02, 2013
31m
13: An interview with Davina Porter
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 ment...
1hr 5m Nov 25, 2013
1hr 5m
12: The voyeur, the pig, and the tynchal
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!
35m Nov 18, 2013
35m
11: Claire, Gisela, and 'shrooms
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.
34m Nov 11, 2013
34m
10: Chapter 8 and Who the Eff is Dolina
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.
40m Nov 04, 2013
40m
9: The Day the Internet Broke (and Chapter 7)
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.
40m Oct 28, 2013
40m
8: Colum's "guest" and Jamie's doctor
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.
31m Oct 21, 2013
31m
7: #NYCC, #hairwatch, and Claire begins her Journey
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!
31m Oct 14, 2013
31m
6: A Scottish guest and an Outlander read-along
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.
1hr 4m Oct 07, 2013
1hr 4m
5: Let the Games begin!
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.)
38m Sep 30, 2013
38m
4: The Boo
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!
35m Sep 23, 2013
35m
3: RIP #clairewatch
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.
29m Sep 15, 2013
29m
2: More about Pod
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.
31m Sep 13, 2013
31m
1: Diving in!
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.
29m Sep 13, 2013
29m