• SPOILER ALERT: Season Eight Opening Credits
    Jan 19 2026

    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.

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    37 mins
  • SPOILER ALERT: Season 8 Teaser Trailer #1
    Jan 5 2026

    This episode is FULL of spoilers, so if you’re trying to be spoiler-free prior to the new season, you may want to skip over this one!

    Chelsea is back with all new Outlander content as she breaks down the first teaser trailer for Season Eight! Join her as she discusses the editing techniques used to mislead viewers, iconic moments from past seasons that were chosen to grace our screens once more, and her best guesses as to what parts of book eight and nine we’re seeing in this wee glimpse of Outlander’s final season.

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    51 mins
  • B.O.M.B Hits and Misses - 110: "Something Borrowed"
    Dec 15 2025

    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!

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    35 mins
  • B.O.M.B Hits and Misses - 109: "Braemar"
    Dec 8 2025

    This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is gearing up to discuss the penultimate episode of season one–109: “Braemar.” Come along as she chats about how this episode provides a story within a story that keeps the viewers engaged! She also breaks down her thoughts on the developing dynamic between the clans as rebellion looms, the introduction of “Mac” Grant, and the historical references in this episode that had her inner history nerd intrigued!

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    38 mins
  • B.O.M.B Hits and Misses - 108: "A Virtuous Woman"
    Dec 1 2025

    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.

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    28 mins
  • B.O.M.B Hits and Misses - 107: "Luceo Non Uro"
    Nov 24 2025

    This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is sitting down to chat about her thoughts on one of the strongest episodes of the season, 107: “Luceo Non Uro.” Join her as she discusses the inclusion of characters like Roby Roy and Sema into the episode, and why she thought that was a disservice to the overall story being told. She also chats about the great moment before the christening between Brian and Julia, the struggle for power among the MacKenzie siblings, and Rory Alexander’s phenomenal performance.

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    30 mins
  • B.O.M.B Hits and Misses - 106: "Birthright"
    Nov 17 2025

    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.

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    32 mins
  • B.O.M.B Hits and Misses - 105: "Needfire"
    Nov 10 2025

    This week on The Sassenach Files, Chelsea is discussing episode 105 of the Outlander prequel, Blood of My Blood. Come along for the ride as she chats about her thoughts on Jocasta and her relationship with Murtagh. She also discusses some of the things she loved most about this episode including the Beltane festival, Brian and Ellen’s time together (FINALLY), and the theme of timelessness woven throughout the writing.

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    33 mins