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TSatS Update from Lani

Apr 6th, 2017

As StoryWonk and The Scot and the Sassenach come to a close, this is a quick update from Lani on where the future leads.Download the .mp3 here.

The Scot And The Sassenach 83: Hope In Georgia

Mar 6th, 2017

This week, Alastair and Daphne finish the Voyager book club, with discussion of caves and monsters, the past and future, and how to satisfy a reader.Thanks to Maya for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTun

The Scot And The Sassenach 82: We Love Lord John

Feb 16th, 2017

This week, Alastair and Daphne celebrate the return of our favorite secondary character in Voyager, chapters fifty-eight to sixty!Thanks to Maya for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, vi

The Scot And The Sassenach 81: It’s Not You, It’s Me

Dec 24th, 2016

This week, we set the stage for the end of the book, complete with pirate attacks and some Jamie/Claire sexy times — it’s Voyager, chapters fifty-three to fifty-seven!Thanks to Antonia for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscrib

The Scot And The Sassenach 80: Jamie Is Jamie

Dec 17th, 2016

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Daphne Olive of Fathoms Deep to discuss Voyager, chapters forty-eight to fifty-two!Thanks to Karla for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS

The Scot And The Sassenach 79: Shark Hunt

Dec 10th, 2016

From plague ships to pelicans, Jamie and Claire have adventures on the high sea. This week in Voyager, chapters forty-two to forty-seven!Thanks to Maya for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitc

The Scot And The Sassenach 78: Ned Gowan!

Dec 3rd, 2016

Young Ian is lost, Claire returns to Paris, and we get a visit from everyone’s favorite lawyer. This week in Voyager, chapters thirty-eight to forty-one!Thanks to Maya for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters forty-two to forty-seve

The Scot And The Sassenach 77: Twilight At Lallybroch

Nov 18th, 2016

We return to Lallybroch for some swashbuckling tales of adventure, and a difficult revelation. This week in Voyager, chapters thirty-two to thirty-seven!Thanks to Antonia for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters thirty-eight to fort

The Scot And The Sassenach 76: “Sailor” Would Also Have Worked

Nov 14th, 2016

Espionage, arson, murder, prostitution — Young Ian is about to get quite an education. This week in Voyager, chapters twenty-seven to thirty-one!Thanks to Kim for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters thirty-two to thirty-seven!Dow

The Scot And The Sassenach 75: The Measure Of A Man

Nov 3rd, 2016

Our story turns a corner as Claire and Jamie reconnect in dubious circumstances. This week in Voyager, chapters twenty-five to twenty-six!Thanks to Jamie for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters twenty-seven to thirty-one!Download

The Scot And The Sassenach 74: The Long Way To The Print Shop

Oct 20th, 2016

From Boston to Edinburgh, Claire has a long way to go, but a joyous destination in Voyager, chapters eighteen to twenty-four!Thanks to Stacy for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters twenty-five and twenty-six!Download the mp3 here

The Scot And The Sassenach 73: Poor, Poor Jamie

Oct 11th, 2016

This week, we switch focus from Ardsmuir to Helwater, and Jamie faces his greatest challenge yet in Voyager, chapters eleven to seventeen!Thanks to Carla for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters eighteen to twenty-four!Download th

The Scot And The Sassenach 72: A Future For Fergus

Oct 2nd, 2016

This week, we get to know Lord John Grey and Mac Dubh. It’s Voyager, chapters six to ten!Thanks to Tannis for the introduction! Next week, we cover chapters eleven to seventeen!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on S

The Scot And The Sassenach 71: The Man And The Beast

Sep 25th, 2016

This week, we begin our spoiler-filled discussion of Voyager with chapters one to five!Thanks to Sofie for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:For Alas

The Scot And The Sassenach Bonus: Our Two-Year Anniversary

Jul 24th, 2016

Two years ago today, we released the very first episode of The Scot And The Sassenach. It’s been an amazing journey, and we have a treat to share — Alastair’s reading of the immortal Robert Burns poem Tam O’Shanter!Download the mp3 here, or

The Scot And The Sassenach 70: We Love Louise

Jul 16th, 2016

This week, we finish up our coverage of season two with the results of the amazing Outlander Season Two Fan Poll!Thanks to Usagi for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouT

The Scot And The Sassenach 69: One More “Mark Me”

Jul 14th, 2016

In this belated episode, we discuss Emmy nominations, the season finale, Roger and Brianna, structure and pacing, and the dragonfly in amber itself! Thanks to Vivienne for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on

The Scot And The Sassenach 68: A Little More Time

Jul 10th, 2016

The season finale of Outlander has arrived, and we have lots to discuss!Thanks to Franny for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via RSS or on YouTube.Show notes:For Alastair’s reading

The Scot And The Sassenach 67: We All Love Ellen Mackenzie

Jul 6th, 2016

To pass the time before the Outlander season finale, we discuss the graphic novel The Exile, and the real history of Culloden. Thanks to Daphne for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitcher, via

The Scot And The Sassenach 66: At Home With The Frasers

Jun 29th, 2016

We look back on the The Hail Mary (2.12) as we discuss a tale of two pairs of brothers, and ahead to the new Outlander writer’s room!Thanks to Tannis for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitche

The Scot And The Sassenach 65: Saints And Sinners

Jun 26th, 2016

On the eve of battle, we have just enough time to tidy up some loose ends in Inverness. When all else fails, try The Hail Mary (2.12)!Thanks to Leslie for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on Stitch

The Scot And The Sassenach 64: Both Sides Against The Middle

Jun 21st, 2016

Join us as we look back on Vengeance Is Mine (2.11), try to make sense of Sandringham and Danton, and discuss whether or not Outlander is a romance!Thanks to Karla for the introduction, and to Ashley, Kara.Lara.McNamara, Henny-Lynn, Cairistio

The Scot And The Sassenach 63: I Will Never Sleep Again

Jun 19th, 2016

The Jacobite cause is faltering, but Jamie and Claire must still face danger, betrayal and the Duke of Sandringham in Vengeance Is Mine (2.11)!Thanks to Kim for the introduction!Download the mp3 here, or subscribe to the show on iTunes, on

The Scot And The Sassenach 62: Farewell, Big Head

Jun 15th, 2016

We look back on Prestonpans (2.10), and discuss the new Dougal, the flash-forward opening, and those we left behind.Thanks to Em for the introduction, and to Sandra, Henny-Lynn, EMK, Nicole, Raquel, Kristin, Marthak321, MacBeinn and Caroline!