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In this week’s episode of the Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we’re joined by Daniel and Rebecca Cassara, the husband and wife team behind Inspired Events and the producers bringing LandCon to the U.S. for the very first time. We chat about how LandCon US came to be, what fans can expect from the Austin, Texas event this October and what it takes to create an unforgettable fan experience! We’re also so thrilled to be the official podcast partner for the event and hope to meet some of our Droughties in person in Austin! Follow LandCon US on Instagram

01:02 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 18:50 Fandom News 19:56 Interview with Dr. Alexandra Dold On this week’s episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, Jess and Sarah are joined by Dr. Alex Dold, who recently earned her PhD and is known as the unofficial “Doctor of Outlander.” We think Outlander fans, especially book readers, will really enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Follow Alex on Instagram

00:37 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 02:28 Fandom News 03:22 Our Chat with Tony Curran On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome our first guest of 2026, the legendary actor Tony Curran. Outlander Universe fans will know him as the Old Fox himself, Lord Lovat (Simon Fraser) on the Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood. Tony was an absolute joy to chat with and we hope this conversation gives our listeners a chance to get to know him a little better beyond the screen. Follow Tony on Instagram

00:45 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 07:25 Fandom News 14:03 Outlander Season 8 Trailer Breakdown This week, we’re diving into the Outlander Season 8 trailer (so many feelings!) and chatting through our goals and resolutions for the year — both personally and for the podcast!

In this special Christmas episode, we’re taking some time to look back with grateful hearts and thank the people who have supported, encouraged, and believed in us over the past two years. From behind the scenes helpers to friends who’ve lifted us up along the way, we truly wouldn’t be here without them. Then, because it wouldn’t be Droughtlander Diaries without a little fun, we’re closing things out by answering some Outlander themed Christmas questions — and inviting our Droughties to play along, too. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Droughties — we love you and we’ll see you in 2026. 🎄✨ Sasnak City Leave Her Wild Photography Brooke J Photography Raul Sinclair Graphic Design

In this episode of the Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, we’re celebrating 100 episodes with a look back at some of our favorite memories along the way. We listen to voice messages from our Droughties on the Droughtlander Hotline and read some of the DMs and comments you sent in—our hearts are absolutely full after all the love and support. 💛 Here’s to 100 more episodes 🥂 Follow us on Instagram

✨ It’s our 100th episode, Droughties!! ✨ We truly can’t believe we’ve hit this milestone together. Today, we’re celebrating with a very special guest — the incredibly talented Charles Vandervaart, who you all know and love as William Ransom on Outlander. Over the past two years, we’ve poured our hearts into keeping you entertained through every moment of Droughtlander, and your support is the reason we’re here at Episode 100. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just joined the journey, we cannot thank you enough for listening, sharing, laughing, and fangirling with us. We love our Droughties more than words can say, and we hope you’ll stick with us for the next 100 episodes (and beyond!). We love you!! Follow Charles on Instagram

Today’s episode looks a little different! Since it’s Thanksgiving week, we’re taking a short break from guests—but we still wanted to bring you something fun to enjoy over the holiday. So, we’ve turned all of our LandCon Scotland cast interviews into one special episode! The sound quality isn’t our usual best (we didn’t have our mics with us), but the conversations are still full of laughs, great moments, and some truly delightful answers from the cast we all love. We hope you enjoy this little treat, and we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃

00:41 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 04:14 Fandom News 05:32 Jackie's Macbeth Recap 01:09:57 Jess's Sasnak City Recap This week, we’ve got our number one Droughtie — and the genius who coined the phrase Fairy Podmothers — joining us on the podcast! She’s here to tell us all about her recent trip to England to see Sam Heughan star in Macbeth. She breaks down the play for us, shares some great stories from the Q&A she attended and even gives a few helpful tips for anyone hoping to catch Sam at the stage door. Plus, Jess recaps her weekend at Sasnak City: The Gathering, with all the fun, chaos, and unforgettable moments that came with it. It’s a jam-packed episode full of fandom fun, theater magic, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss! Follow Jackie on Instagram Follow Sasnak City on Instagram

00:40 Jess and Sarah Weekly Recap 03:48 Fandom News 04:47 Our Interview with Jamie Roy This week marks a huge milestone for us — two years of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast! We can hardly believe how far we’ve come, and we’re so thankful for every single one of you — our amazing Droughties — who’ve listened, shared, and supported us along the way. 💙 To celebrate, we’re joined by the incredible Jamie Roy, who plays Brian Fraser in Blood of My Blood. We chat all about his journey into acting, his Comic-Con experience, and what the audition process was like for such an iconic role. Jamie gives us a glimpse into the cast’s chemistry, his favorite moments from filming, and how the fandom has embraced the prequel. We’re beyond grateful for this community and can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings. Thank you for being part of this wild, wonderful ride — here’s to many more episodes of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast! 🥂✨ Follow Jamie on Instagram

Another week in Droughtlander, but don’t worry — Jess and Sarah have your entertainment covered! We’re back with more laughs, fandom news, and interviews to help make the wait for Outlander Season 8 a little easier. This week’s episode features a recap of Jess and Sarah’s week, the latest in fandom news and a hilarious chat with Stephen Walters who plays Angus Mhor, the other half of the iconic Rupert and Angus duo. We think you’re going to love this one! Follow Stephen on X

00:34 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 03:02 Fandom News 04:11 Our Chat with Grant O'Rourke Now that Blood of My Blood Season 1 has wrapped and we’ve officially returned to Droughtlander, Jess and Sarah are back with some fun interviews to help you pass the time until Outlander Season 8. This week’s episode includes a recap of Jess and Sarah’s week, the latest in fandom news, and a hilarious chat with Grant O’Rourke, best known to Outlander fans as Rupert MacKenzie. We think you’re going to love this one! Follow Grant on Instagram Follow Grant's wife, Kiera

00:36 Jess & Sarah Weekly Updates 05:38 Fandom News 06:51 Droughtlander Hotline 17:50 Episode 110 Recap In this episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, Jess and Sarah dive into the Blood of My Blood finale! They also share a few personal updates, the latest in fandom news and play some fun listener calls. The conversation covers everything from the emotional highs and lows to the big twists around the wedding and what comes next. They wrap up by reflecting on the finale and sharing their thoughts (and a few theories!) about what the future might hold for the series. We are officially back in Droughtlander, but never fear, we are here to keep you entertained as usual!

02:11 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 06:08 Fandom News 06:39 BOB 109 Episode Recap Jess and Sarah are back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries Podcast, diving into episode 109 of Blood of my Blood, “Braemar”! They share some life updates and fandom news before unpacking all the drama! It’s an episode full of tough choices, big feelings, and plenty of speculation as we head toward the season finale. Tune in and let us know your thoughts!

00:33 Jess & Sarah Weekly Recap 04:17 Fandom News 05:21 BOB 108 Episode Recap In this episode, Jess and Sarah dive into the latest Blood of my Blood episode, “A Virtuous Woman.” They chat about their own lives, what’s new in the fandom, and of course, all the drama, emotion, and tough moments from the show. From Ellen’s heartbreaking (and honestly infuriating) examination to the larger themes of womanhood and societal pressure, they break it all down with their usual mix of heart and humor. The conversation touches on love, loyalty, and the strength of women—past and present—wrapping up with plenty of hope (and a few predictions) for what’s coming next.