Outlander with Friends Podcast

Jumping right in this week!Malva: villain or victim?Tom ChristieBonnie Prince Charlie: Villain or village idiot?Buck MacKenzieRob CameronEzekiel Richardsonside tangent - Lord John: hero all the way, and we demand a LJG spin-off!Who is everyone's number-1 villain?Tune in to find out!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Welcome back, Sassenachs! We're far from finished with the list of dastardly Outlandish villains, so settle in for Part 2!Geillis Duncan: is she really a villain? The Duke of SandringhamFather BainUlysses! (we spoiled Tamberly)Stephen BonnetMaster Raymond (!)Dougal MacKenzieGovernor TryonGerald ForbesPart 3 coming up next week!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

First in a mini-series on the Villains of Outlander! Well...are they villains? Are they heroes? DO WE REALLY HAVE TO CHOOSE??Listen in as we welcome our first listener special guest, Tamberly Bloodgood! Tamberly can be found on Instagram @outlander_mo.chridhe where she makes the most gorgeous edits from the show! That's where we got the inspiration for this conversation, so we knew we wanted her to join us.Drinks:Tamberly - Four Roses Single Barrel and sweet teaTerri - Metallica's Blackened WhiskeyIvy - Widow JaneIn this episode, we jump right into talking about Outlander's main characters: Frank, Claire and Jamie! Is Frank a villain? Is Claire always a hero? Does hero-worship of Jamie blind us to his lesser traits? Find out as we deep-dive.Fan fic mentions (available on archiveofourown.org  / registration required but free): "Wait" by catrinwrites "Second Wife" by BetweenScenesPlease rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Drinks of the day:Terri - iced coffee with Blackened whiskey by MetallicaIvy: Barefoot white wine spritzer This week we branch off into the land of fan fiction, the end of the WGA Strike (Writers Guild of America), our hopes that the SAG-AFTRA strike will end soon as well, and some opinions on aging in Hollywood and the related use of AI in film. The fanfics mentioned (NSFW, both rated Expicit; you've been warned!):First Year https://archiveofourown.org/works/25976704/chapters/63150934Wait  https://archiveofourown.org/works/26446402Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Ivy is having....WINE. Wait...WHAT?!Listen in and you'll find out quickly just why she'd had her fill of bourbon before this episode was recorded.Tales and more tales of Bourbon & Beyond 2023. Ivy met vampires [Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Brothers Bond Bourbon], Wayne Newton, and the Penguin [Nolan North]!Tangents on fan fic, Build-A-Bear and lavender...check out "First Year" a Modern alternate universe fan fic! You'll have to sign up for a (free) membership at archiveofourown.orgPlease rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

This week the podcast is on a break. Please enjoy this tangent that didn't make the cut back when we were talking about episode 705, "Singapore"Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

WHAT?! ANOTHER Sasnak City event? Why yes, yes indeed. Terri stayed in Kansas City for 10 days and met 9 cast members from The Last Kingdom.Ivy & Terri agree,  we NEED more Men in Kilts! Four episodes was not nearly enough.Whiskey picks:Terri - Bulleit Rye in a highball (sparkling water and lemon)Ivy - Uncle Nearest single barrel, a gift from a coworker of Ivy'sWhy was Sam so oddly obsessed with lubing up during this episode?Ivy is convinced Sam could be down to get tattoos. We'll keep you posted.This episode was so rushed. They absolutely could have created a 5th episode (with the mud bath part alone). Or with Wild Kingdom, New Zealand edition.Despite Terri's offer to accompany Ivy, they will not be doing the bungee swing or other height adventures in New Zealand.Stay tuned to see what we cook up to get us through Droughtlander!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

This week's episode starts out with Terri's review of the amazing, incredible 1-day event "The Social" through Sasnak City, with Sam Heughan, Charles Vandervaart and Duncan Lacroix on August 26th. If you want to know more, and have a chance to attend a future special event like this, you have to become a ticketholder: http://www.sasnakcity.comDrinks picks:Ivy - Chardonnay (yes, you read that right!)Terri - Old FashionedEpisode 3 discussion: bee keeping, cow milking in business-casual attire, and Ivy's seafood allergy really sucks.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

No, you haven't pulled up the wrong podcast...we really do get around to Men in Kilts. But first, we have to talk about a true crime and cannibalism podcast. We have some ideas for Sam & Graham's next career evolution. Not to mention, Ivy is going to become a psychic for her next career jump!Fascinating episode about Maori culture including the Haka, the fighting forms and weapons training, and the cultural centers visited.Drinks picks:Ivy - Bardstown Chateau de laubadeTerri - Farmer's Respite cocktail: bourbon, Campari and St. Germain with a twist of lemon. Old Forester 100Ivy also feels a bit betrayed by Graham and Sam getting tattooed together, even temporary ones, after Graham promised to do the same with her. Terri seems pretty damn certain that Sam doesn't have any tattoos (toooo certain, maybe? Definitely more positive than she has any right to be.)Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Ivy is treating a sore throat with a hot toddy this week...aka Uncle Nearest 1884, neat, hand-warmed.Terri: iced coffee with Aberlour single-malt, because 110 degrees in Phoenix, y'all.Megan fell victim to the heat this week. by which, we mean she hasn't recovered from talking to Graham McTavish. Hey, it took us all a few days to recover. No judgement.Ivy has her tattoo ideas ready. Stay tuned for the tattoo outtake, coming soon! Also, henna tattoos don't cause sympathetic pain in other body parts. That's not a thing, y'all.Bravo to the wig department.The many changes between the books and the show are discussed. The show writers rushed the Roger, Bree & Rob timeline and it was really confusing.Sam's acting shines once again. Terri relates a story about Diana previewing the scene with William's hat from last fall, 2022, while they were shooting S7.Pitched fighting vs. guerilla warfare. Yes, really.William is so much more likeable in the show vs. the books.HOW THE F did Arch Bug find Rachel and Rollo? They've been all up & down the eastern seaboard! Can the show writers explain this to us?Links:The Life and Treason of Benedict ArnoldOur First Civil WarWhat God Hath WroughtTha mi sgìth ‘n fhògar seo (I am weary of this exile) by John MacRaeNext week: Men In Kilts is in full swing!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

It feels like Christmas Eve, or the first day of school or something!Graham McTavish joins us to catch up on all his projects, including his newly launched McTavish Spirits Bottled in Bond bourbon whiskey, The Warchief. We chat with Graham about his trajectory, from "co-starring" with Denzel Washington (note the scare quotes) to The Hobbit, Outlander, how Mouse Hunt influenced his portrayal of Dougal McKenzie, and everything in between. There's even a couple of history lessons and maybe a toast and some voice impressions woven into the conversation!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

With no new episode of Outlander this week, we decided we needed to revisit our favorite S1 Men in Kilts episodes in preparation for the S2 premiere on August 11th.Ep 1 - Food & DrinkDiscussions of haggis, seafood, the 10 (or is it 9?) distilleries of Islay, and Ivy's unfortunate seafood allergy.Honorable mentions:https://thekitchin.com/https://tonysingh.co.uk/tonyssupperclubhttps://thepotstill.co.uk/Ep 4 -  Myths & LegendsGreyfriars Kirkyard and Charlotte the Death Historian, Satan's Little Helper, how cemeteries tell the story of past societies, and the Beltane shenanigans.Honorable mentions:https://www.amazon.com/Books-Charlotte-Golledge/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ACharlotte+Golledgehttps://www.instagram.com/jamie_corstorphine/Ep 5 - Culture & TraditionAlfred Hitchcock silhouettes, Dr. Who tie-ins, Ivy's favorite one-liners, Claire the gardener, the US diplomatic corps, no-see-ums and Sam's obsession with witches. https://celticlifeintl.com/brief-history-of-the-bagpipes/(Cunk on Everything)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsEKZrtKtiYPlease rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Thoughts on S7 first half so far, 2nd half release/actors & writers strike.Drinks picks:Ivy: Old Grandad 80 proof. Ivy is STILL not a fan of ryes.Terri: Tom Collins, because anything to get Phil Collins out of her head! Recipe: gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda.Megan: Watermelon Truly.Also, Megan: come to the dark side...get a Samsung!Ivy schools the other ladies about military supply practices.Sinead O'Connor theme song revisited.Project Cassandra was a DEA initiative launched in 2007. This is NOT what Terri is referring to.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Cassandrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CassandraWhy don't time travelers have any common sense? Just go back to the stones immediately! And the show missed a golden opportunity to put Buck in a mullet wig. Bree's wig is straight out of the Goldbergs.William did a LOT of growing up in a big hurry in this episode. And Ivy knew Sandy was a goner when he started having too many lines.Back to Uncle Buck: Ivy thought Roger was too fast to forgive Buck. The show desensitized us all. Let there be drama, retribution and vengeance! Bree and Roger need to grow a spine and give Rob Cameron the boot. Also some common sense (and etiquette lessons) would be most welcome. Rob's nefarious plan really came together incredibly quickly. Everyone felt the show really rushed this element.And oh yes, we are gonna go there: That Roger & Bree spicy scene. Terri has a hot take on both Roger & Bree scene and the LACK of the Commandant's garden scene in the show.A moment of silence is observed for Lt. Jeremy Foster.Next week: a Men in Kilts Season 1 recap before the Season 2 premiere. Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Phoenix is an inferno and Ivy has mended her ways so she won't go to Hell. Which includes visiting Terri in Phoenix prior to November.Whiskey picks (yes, we're back on the whiskey):Ivy - Hidden Barn. Has a kick. Taste it neat, but then cut it with some ice. 112 proof. Turns out Ivy witnessed or maybe influenced some creative tasting notes that Graham McTavish came up with on Bourbon With Friends.Terri - Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye. 112 proof for 112 degrees outside. But Terri mixed with ginger ale.Megan - water. But she did sample a 1968 Crown Royal bottle that she describes as GOLD.Terri might send some Sassenachs in search of Gregarious Goat down in Texas. We know they'll all be in Total Wine stores anyway.Was Mrs. Raven's storyline just an excuse for Claire to wander off and get captured? That animal pen really wasn't doing any sort of confinement work at all. Claire had the whole run of the fort. Terri wants Jamie's hair to be loose for once. Ivy praises the wigs this year.Why is the show including storylines that are just going to end within one episode anyway? Walter Woodcock's story could have been skipped and it probably wouldn't make any difference. The ax murdering couple, same thing.A brief review of Richardson and his motives.Ivy is backing Rob Cameron's chutzpah inviting himself to dinner at Roger & Bri's house.Megan saw the best chemistry in the episode: it was between Roger & Rob.It definitely wasn't there between Ian & Rachel this week.Jamie & Claire were glamping in that humongous tent. Jamie's wig and monologue were both amazing.Ivy wants an apology for Jemmy, because he was right all along about the Nuckelavee.Predictions for the mid-season cliffhanger.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Libations today:-Ivy made a "Singapore Sling"...without pineapple, without sloe gin, without....well, basically anything except Gin & tonic! Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin, of course.-Terri thought about going with Suntory Japanese Whisky, but instead made a cocktail of Glendalough Rose Gin, grapefruit juice, Campari, vermouth and soda water. Refreshing and delicious!-Megan has the Offerman Edition Lagavulin. Ivy has thoughts, none of them good. Except for Nick Offerman. Megan gets caramel and fruit on the nose. You don't want to know what Ivy gets.Megan teaches the others how to play the drinking game Edward 40-hands. Ivy will be playing this weekend. By herself.Episode 705 is less entertaining than this podcast episode.The hosts revisit "ya fuck up, ya move up" doctrine. Don't ALL kids play in graveyards? Terri and Megan sure did.Ivy doesn't like burial places of any variety. Terri & Megan have both visited several. Megan likes hanging out in them (crrreeeeppyyyy).Here's a left turn: let's talk Lumberjack Roger! And Lumbersexual Duncan Lacroix! RAWR.Ticonderoga was kind of a repeat of Culloden build-up from Jamie's perspective.We couldn't figure out the entire reason behind the killers that William and the Hunters, even in the books. And did the Hunters really leave her fate in God's hands? REALLY?MVP of acting this episode: John. Hunter. Bell. And yes, that is unquestionably Ian's son. Settled.Tangent: beans on toast discussion.Tangent: Ivy thinks the Nuckleavee is Black. Listen up for her logic.Megan's momma bear came out over Jemmy's teacher punishing him for speaking Gaelic.Ivy and Megan's home protection strategies.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

The aftereffects of the Bourbon Ball continue! Or, we all just continued to party for another consecutive weekend, just without each other this time around. Terri went to Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Ivy partied at Luke Combs in Florida, and Meg went barrel pickin' in Louisville. Or, looovvull. With a mouth full of marbles.Liquor picks:Meg - Knob Creek barrel proof barrel pick from Spirit Animal Society. 10 yr., 120 proof.Ivy - strawberry pineapple LaCroix.Terri - Empress 1908 gin in a Fleur-de-Lis (gin, grapefruit LaCroix and St. Germain)On to episode 704!You may notice the word "thrupple" comes up several times. Deal with it.The new kids are great, both Jem & Mandy and also William, Denny and Rachel.Early What If? What if Ian had just ended Arch Bug right at the funeral? I mean, why live with that dread for YEARS? Ivy questions Terri's moral code. Terri questions Ivy's knowledge of Harrison Ford. Or lack thereof.How many copies of the Declaration of Independence were in circulation?William could be in the reboot of My Two Dads. And people are heathens. And Outlander reminded Terri of Revenge of the Nerds. You'll have to listen to understand that one.Bree's interview was epic. You can't change our minds.Outlander is a constant source of education. This week, the Great Dismal history and another racially-sourced phrase/word bites the dust. You did us dirty, Bugs Bunny.We loved Ian and William bonding.Loved Tom Christie's reaction to Claire, and Claire's reaction.Critiquing Season 7 sexy time.Ivy argues that Roger & Brianna didn't change history, and that everything still would have happened even if Brianna hadn't gone back to the 1700's.Megan gives a medical lesson about abscesses. Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Post-Bourbon-Ball episode! We recap episode 703 after recapping the 2023 Bourbon Ball.Drinks picks:Terri: taking one for the team with a gin & tonic!Ivy: Dasani [water]. And less than a finger's worth of whiskeyMegan: empty two-fisting today LOLWe're a bit bourboned out, y'all.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

We'd like to lodge a complaint with whoever titled this episode, first off. Secondly, whose idea was it to pronounce Versailles, Kentucky that way? Not. Cool.Drink picks: Terri: The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin!! Having a G&T with Aromatic tonic water and a slice of apple. It is so velvety smooth it will blow your mind.Megan: 10th Mountain Whiskey from Colorado. They're sponsoring the Bourbon Ball this weekend, go give them a like, a follow, and buy a bottle!Ivy: Redemption Whiskey, 88 proof that drinks like a 150 proof.Starz, you could have done a trigger warning. That's all we have to say about that.Okay, that's a lie. Alex Vlahos did a fantastic job making us hate him. GREAT acting, Alex.Mrs. Bug is as stealth as Ian...she even had an extra shovel with her! Where did that come from?Megan talks about the "artistic license" the show took with medical conditions.Hosts discuss how the show made time fly. Did they accelerate the timelines too much? Maybe.Ivy wants more Lizzie and the Beardsleys. Noted.Brianna, Lord John and William's meeting was a little anticlimactic for Terri.Ivy noticed that nobody has visited Fersali in Wilmington. The writers' room should really take our notes into consideration.Jamie & John's breakup broke Ivy's heart. Terri would like to see the resurrection of THE Kiss. Claire is still jealous of Lord John. You'll see it if you know where to look. The fireflies were a CGI choice that we *did* notice.So far this season, everybody needs creation of new awards so there are enough to go around. Ivy reviews the acting accomplishments. Kudos especially to Caitriona and Sam. Terri praises the fandom's creativity and the show's writers, producers, crew, etc.What if/WTF? Ivy noticed there was no crazy buzzing when they all got near the stones at Okracoke.We will riot if the writers pull a "Lost" with our Outlander.Ivy feels vindicated over her feelings for Donner last week. Terri has issues with the introduction of "Jamie's" new scar. How will the show handle the Frenchman's gold and the Bugs? Finally, why doesn't Donner know ether is flammable? Also, will we meet the White Sow?Next week: possible live episode from Kentucky. Stay tuned!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

The three of us are back together! Celebrating National Martini Day, and also Juneteenth.Drink picks:Ivy - Suntory Roku gin with ginger beer. Terri - Glendalough Rose Gin in a lavender martiniMeg - Chattanooga whiskey Scotch cask finished, because it's rainy and chilly in Tennessee.HERE WE GOOOOOOO!Right off the bat, the hosts are unanimous in our dislike for the new Sinead O'Connor theme song. Worse than season4. Still waiting for Starz execs to call us for notes.Speaking of notes...WTF was that opening scene? Cruel. That's what it was, cruel.Did not like the echoes of past episodes.Ivy has a request: violent JAMMF. New kink -- unlocked.Was the episode rushed or was it just the timeline overall that was shortened?What was going on with Roger quoting Mohammed Ali? This might be the wildest show-only invention. Where the heck would Roger have heard about that?Ivy and Megan take one position on Roger's quandary; Terri takes a more long-range view. But we can agree to disagree. Or at least, we can agree that we love discussing these types of issues with each other.And by the way, Ivy: it's Wen-di-go. *Wendigo* Donner.Aaannnddd...shots fired back. Pew pew!!Inconsistencies galore! Exhibit A: what was Claire gonna do with potassium nitrate??Try rewatching episode 701 as if it was episode 609, season finale of Season 6. It'll change your life. Terri analyzes Tom's character arc in that vein. Somebody nominate Mark Lewis Jones for an award, STAT.Check out Glitch on Netflix: https://tinyurl.com/5em9dd4r Something is off with Jamie & Claire's chemistry.The demise of Richard Brown.Ivy appreciates what the Christies brought to the Ridge. That would be Drama.Brace yourself for another abrupt ending.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

MEGAN IS BACK! She had a great time in Florida but we MISSED her something fierce.Jessica/Malva is a great actress, just like Nell/Laoghaire.Drinks picks:Ivy: Eagle RareTerri: Hendricks Lunar expression in an elderflower martini. More prep work for Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin (Terri's is on the way to Arizona)Meg: Body Armor. Sounds like it should be 2 steps beyond Liquid Courage, but unfortunately it's strawberry banana coconut water. #bodyarmorMeg's great aunt Minnie Malvina has the same eyes as Wednesday Adams and Malva Christie.The cutting of Claire's hair was actually an accepted medical practice during Victorian times. But Ivy thinks Malva is a master manipulator via gossip. And Ivy dives into the origins of old wives' tales.Ivy calls out Sam & Caitriona for the debacle of Jamie & Malva's fireside chat as well as the whole Ether business...new exec producers on the block. Actually, Ivy just has a suspicious nature in general. Yeah, I said it. What made Claire hit rock bottom with the ether?=========================Episode 608: I am Not AloneHow the hell do the Ridgies and the Fisher Folk explain themselves? Evictions. NOW. 'nough said. And how do the Frasers explain their basement arsenal?? Jamie, just make it make sense.The Fisher Folk are essentially recreating Claire's witch trial from 30 years earlier.Kudos for the chemistry between Roger & Bree, and also the last night at the Big House between Jamie & Claire.  Terri & Ivy's wish list for future assignments for the intimacy coordinator as well. Kudos to Young Ian for convincing Jamie to arm the Natives because they wound up saving his ass on the beach.Here's hoping Season 7 sticks closer to the books. Quick reference to My Big Fat Greek Wedding.#obsassenachs mascot Corny sat in on the recording this week. Check our Instagram account for Corny's adventures this week with Terri.Cheers, y'all. Where is Terri's #SassenachWildScottishGin?  Enjoy Season 7 Episode 1!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Ivy has many trips but no vacations lined up. Discover the difference.602 was a surprisingly humorous episode. Dark humor, light humor, and naughty humor abounded.-Jamie & Ian at the Cherokee village-Granny Wilson coming back to life-Mrs Bug/Mrs. Baird comparisons #jumpinandnothumpin-Mrs. Bug warning Arch about his stomach and Kezzie's nose-Lizzie's audacity right in front of the BugsWhiskey picks:Ivy: Woodinville pot distilled (from a blind tasting). Has a long hot finish.Terri: Empress Indigo 1908 gin & tonic. It's giving lavender on the nose, but blueberry on the palate. Second cocktail Terri absolutely used Fevertree Elderflower tonic.Terri has become part of the smuggling chain for #SassenachSpirits Wild Scottish Gin.New York's air quality leading up to the Tribeca premier of Season 7 reminds Ivy of Bangladesh. She also shares her stealth pollution-avoidance fashion secrets. May or may not get her tackled by security. Special alert for Graham McTavish's security team. You've been warned. Ivy shares a mini history lesson about Native Americans' involvement in the Revolutionary War, and summarizes the Declaration of Independence. How did she tie this into Bridgerton? We're still not sure. But it definitely happened.Ivy also shares her experience going to a church with a very...enthusiastic congregation. It's so much more entertaining than the argument over paying the sin eater.Malva shall henceforth be known as "Maleficent."Who can we talk to about planting wacky ideas that will make the blooper reel for Season 8?And while we're asking questions, how many readers knew what a throuple was before Lizzie and the Beardsley twins? Let's throw in a little bit of TMI about Terri's bucket list while we're at it. You might need another drink at this point. Terri certainly did.Where the heck are Marsali & Fergus in the Season 7 promos?Why Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey picks:Terri - Michters Straight Bourbon WhiskeyIvy: Blantons (after brief deliberation that she may take off from drinking until the Bourbon Ball....JUUUUST KIDDING!)Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Life threw us a curve ball or two this week, so please enjoy this hilarious outtake from a previous recording session. Waaayyyy TMI about constructing peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, and a glimpse into relationship dynamics and childhood trauma to boot!(Don't worry, you'll be laughing)Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

This week we are minus Megan, but don't worry! She'll be back next week.Ivy tells the story of her visit to the Alamance battle memorial, meeting another Outlander fan there, and historical accuracy.Ivy tries to make Governor Tryon a more heroic figure and Terri isn't havin' it.Hold up! We forgot what we're drinking.Ivy: Hendricks Orbium expression gin. Unlike last week's Flora expression, this one is a winner!Terri: V8 Energy drink, because we recorded at 9 am. Don't @ her.Back to the episode! Did Tim Downie and Sam Heughan have a bet about how they were gonna play this argument? They're brilliant! But they almost look like they're hamming it up.What if Bree hadn't intervened? Would Roger have faced such a tragic fate. We segue into revisiting how attempts to change the future in Outlander often result in terrible consequences. But Jamie and Claire should stop and start to realize when they're approaching that type of situation, by now.Ivy's analysis of Jamie having to wear the Red Coat that Tryon gave him.We touch on Graham not playing Buck this time [thank goodness]. Speaking of Buck, when does life truly begin? You'll have to listen to see where this is going!We seriously think Diana enjoys watching the internet go insane over her ambiguous situations.We hate to say it, but is it maybe time to age Jamie and Claire a bit more? Jamie and Roger don't look like they're different generations, let's face it.This was a good wig episode! Which leads to Ivy talking about harmonizing, acapella and Hallelujah.Aaannnnddd now it's time to ugly cry. Let's talk about Murtagh.Then let's talk about how long they left Roger up there. People! Move your asses! Cut that man down!Next week: episode 512.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Sips of the Week:Ivy - Hendricks Flora Adora [womp womp] this is most definitely NOT a winner in Ivy's eyes or palate.  Future gin purveyors, you are on notice: no sugar-coating here!Ivy's substitute choice - Bardstown Collaborative Series, 104 proof but drinks a not hotter.Terri - Grace O'Malley Irish Gin along with aromatic tonic, which was absolutely delightful.Megan - one more week without a spirit in hand. Stay tuned to see what next week brings.Mergers & acquisitions in the bourbon world are discussed. Penelope acquired by MGP.Ivy & Terri have been pronouncing Nashvull wrong all this time.Roger missed the class on how to be a militia captain. Don't hand out free whiskey to potential recruits. But honestly Jamie should have known better than to promote him to Captain. Next up: Colonel? (IYKYK. Ya fuck up, ya move up)MOHAWKS, IVY. MO-HAWKS.  Dear Lordt.The Brown brothers are just all-around creepy.Jamie is a better dancer than Sam. Don't ask how that is possible, because we don't know either.Did Marsali kill her father in the book?Tough love vs. therapy for PTSD is discussed.Claire accepted she can't change history! (or DID she?)Every time Claire tried to change history, terrible things happened to her and/or Jamie. How has this never been clear to us before?What If? they had taken baby Bonnie home with them.A slightly out-of-the-ordinary episode for us. Next week? 507, The Ballad of Roger Mac.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey picks:Ivy: Whistlepigg 10 year. Terri: Old Forester 1910, 93 proof. Absolutely delicious, sweet profile on the nose and the palate both, warm Kentucky hug that lingers. Caramel and tons of butterscotch on the nose.Meg: taking a short break from bourbon, but she'll be back strong when summer be-Gins!We're starting to get hyped up for the Bourbon Ball! Bardstown is going to be there doing a VIP tasting! Get tickets at the link at the bottom of the show notes.Terri is expecting a trio of Frey Ranch whiskey and rye bottles. Stay tuned for tasting notes in future episodes. Meg knows *things* about Arizona wine as well.Ivy's Colonial and Swedish history/vocabulary lesson is a change of pace. All the praise for Diana and Outlander. Also, boo to the book banning.  Stark family tree seems obvious.The hosts discuss the transformation of Roger Mac.Brianna doesn't understand Jamie's letter.Moving on to 413:  All things Jo-Jo and Murtagh. ALLL things. Palate cleanser: who has seen the Burt Reynolds Cosmopolitan centerfold?Claire needs to learn to read the room a little better. What would our hosts change in history, if they could?A return to Fight Club: Outlander Edition.Jamie can still be a hothead.In the What If: Ivy analyzes Claire's apparent reaction to Young Ian having to stay with the Mohawk. More practical concerns take over as we discuss bathing and oral hygiene, and the absence of Lizzie over the past few months.Terri still hasn't seen Gone With the Wind. Ivy issues threats.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

We have a release date for Sassenach Spirits Wild Scottish Gin! It's June 15th. We'll be waiting for our sample bottle(s), Sam.Whiskey picks:Terri went with a peach whiskey cocktail! -peach whiskey-lemon juice-cherry bitters-sparkling waterIvy: McKenna 10-yr BiB Megan: having a dry week this week.No down time for the Fraser clan! Where's the domesticity? We kid, we kid.Ed Speleers is a great villain. But man, we jump right into the trauma in this episode.Lizzy brings the chaos. Is it a side effect of her malaria?What if: Roger had  just written Brianna a note, or run upstairs? So much pain and suffering could have been avoided.Terri pushes back on Ivy's What If.Sophie's deep research into Brianna's trauma didn't make the cut into the show.And oh lordt, it's the pee-pee hands debate again. But also, why didn't Jamie recognize Bri? Claire's reaction to seeing Bree was far superior to Jamie's.Frasers don't communicate very well. Fight us. Even with Claire being #ClairevoyantThe co-hosts really need th "What Frank Knew" book. For realz.Young Ian is the most laid-back of ever. Nothing phases him.Jamie finally shuts Claire down on changing history, and we are here for it!Duncan's new headshots are .Inquiring minds want to know:Does Bree really mean disturbance in Scots Gaelic?Is the Frasers' cabin 2 stories? Why didn't Jamie get to raise any of his children? DG, we have notes.Analyzing the beatdown of Roger Mac.Outlander Fight Club is born. Stay tuned for our polls!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Second part; no whiskey picks because we're still on the same ones from Ep 17 The show skipped the whole snake-in-the-privy storyline. How absolutely dare they?Everybody's wig was terrible in the episode except Lord John.Ivy the analyst comes out again. How did Willie get the leeches, if his socks are still dry? And Murtagh deserves all the details about Willie, LJG, Geneva, Jamie, all of it.And where did Murtagh disappear to?Is Lady Gaga a Gabaldon fan? The cohosts dig into Lord John and Claire's conversations by firelight.Jamie and Willie clash on their hunting trip. How could Terri forget about the bath at the end of the ep? Ivy's pet peeve: wet people. Or, just water in general.Analyzing the steamy scene.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey picks: Meg: Calumet 16, 106 proof. Great daily sipper. Tastes like cotton candy.Terri: Knob Creek Single Barrel (SiB), 120 proofIvy: Axe in the Oak, 92 proof. Very sweet flavor.No bottle kills tonight, thankyouverymuch.Meg's cork broke! Hey @calumetbourbon, how about some compensation for mental anguish? After her camera blacked out, Terri dipped out and back in after a minute.Ivy's tasting leader forgot to label the samples. Hopefully she likes this one!Does Jamie experience astral projection? Does that count as a form of time travel? He should try a running start at the stones...Bri did Roger dirty with that letter. What If: Roger had never gotten her letter?Terri needs to drink more scotch. It helps the accent, trust us.The Pie lady has her 15 seconds of fame.Ivy gives class on Military Life 101. The more things change, the more they stay the same.Finally! What we're all here for: the Silver Fox! Murtagh returns. Reunions abound AGAIN in this season.When did Murtagh get radicalized exactly? Math and the passage of time. Bri's departure through the stones was anti-climactic.  Ivy's editor's cut would've been better.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey Picks:Ivy: Wheat Penny, 94 proof. Ivy raves about the taste of this gem.Megan: Barrel Vantage, 114 proofTerri: Glenlivet Caribbean Cask finish, 80 proof. Yes, Terri is still stuck in Jamaica with Marsali, in Season 3.This was a tough episode, but we're not afraid to tackle it. Ivy leads off with her thoughts on where it started, and how it's going in 2023.Claire & Jamie can't seem to catch a break. Also, Claire needs a Come to Jesus chat to realize she didn't prep very well after all for the 17th century, not least of which was remembering she needs to stop trying to save everybody.Jocasta & Ulyesses'  relationship finer points, and we'll give you one guess where Ivy would time travel through the stones.Jocasta adapted well to the South. Or did she invent it? Is she a smart flirt or a diabolical plantation owning genius? The hosts dissect southern insults.Thumbs down for stunt casting.Touching on Psychology or mob violence and what was going through  Claire's head? Or Jamie's, for that matter? And what was Rufus's state of mind?What if? It's all about grandfather clocks this week. Seriously!History with Meg topic: slavery statistics.Physics of time travel questions from Ivy.It's a miracle humanity hasn't died out based on our chemical experimentation.Short digression into Ed Speleers as a psycho.Next week: 405 & 406Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

It's the season of reunions! Lord John, Geillis, Laoghaire, Ned Gowan.Whiskey picks this week:Terri: Four Roses Small Batch (time to restock the Single Barrel; Terri's favorite expression)Megan: E.H Taylor (repeat)Ivy: Eagle Rare (it's apparently okay to gift Ivy an open bottle)States that don't let you buy spirits on Sunday are the cause behind bootleggers.The ladies discuss their favorite scenes from First Wife (308), Uncharted (311) and The Bakra (312).All 3 ladies have some WORDS for Mr. James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser in First Wife. He deserves the use of his full name.How can corndogs possibly lead to Fersali's wedding? Listen and learn. Possibly the best nickname of the entire series: Snoop Foggy Fog. Mic drop. Plus, everybody had the munchies in this episode. It's all so clear now.Why did it take 20+ years for Fergus to acquire a last name?Ivy and Megan parse how Diana ties to references from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Hansel and Gretel. Ivy laments never seeing Geillis and Dougal together.Ghost references abound in 308 and 312. In fact, Season 3 is full of them.What happened to the prophecy in future seasons?How is Claire still so naive?Outlander is Historical Y&R.History tidbit with Megan.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey picks:Terri: Penelope Four Grain Barrel Strength Batch 8. 57.9% ABV  Really long finish (love that Kentucky hug). Might be best with water or a bit of ice, according to Matt (@bourbonjeeper).Meg: Jefferson's Ocean wheated mash bill. Voyage 29, 90 proof or 45% ABV. The voyage tag on each bottle tells you where your whiskey went on its aging journey.Ivy: Evan Williams Single Barrel vintage. 86 proof/ 42% ABV. Sweet on the nose, with a long long finish. Ivy's box of cheap whiskey (is there 2-buck Chuck versions of whiskey?)Geordie was having a Monday for sure.Have you ever eaten at the buffet at a strip club? On second thought, EW. Let's not talk about it.How long did people remain indentured? (Meg's history notes also discuss this later in the episode.)Reunion criticism: the kiss, the way these characters “age,” their communication skills have not improved over 20 years apart, what is a secret vs. a lie, and when WAS Saran wrap invented anyway?How great is it meeting new characters? Caitriona's acting is perfect; showing every thought Claire has on her face.Possible side hustle if this podcast thing doesn't work out: Only Fans, selling photos of our elbows.Wedding night vs. Reunion Night comparisons. Praise for Diana Gabaldon's mind.History tidbits with Megan.We almost forgot the What If? Luckily we remembered! It's a doozy.Next week: speed round of Honorable Mentions. Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey picks:Meg: Chattanooga Whiskey Honey Infused. 85 proof.  Honeysuckle, tea on the nose.Ivy: Pinhook 2022 Bourbondini. 100 proofTerri: Widow Jane 10 yr. 80 proofLet's jump right in and talk about Jamie enjoying sex once again. Or at least it appears that way.Did Sam learn wood carving for the title card? History with Meg! What happened after all the prisons closed down in the years following Culloden?  Follow-up is important, Megan!Wig reviews for both Jamie and Claire.Geneva/Laoghaire comparisons. Their methods, motivations, and would Geneva have followed through on her threats?Ivy's "What If?"Terri defends Jamie's honor. Then she flips and argues the opposite of his moral character 3 minutes later. JAMMF has a definite type and we circle back to Geneva/Laoghaire comparisons.Lord John! It's our first opportunity to talk about him , and Ivy is already accusing him of lying to Hal about Jamie.More analysis of sex scene choreography and body part doubles.The (non-)mystery of Willie's paternity. Lord John's offer to watch over Willie, and Jamie's test for him.Foreshadowing do's and don'ts in the series.Season 7 split: the reactions.Why we (fans) analyze the books and the show so much.Next week: A. Malcolm (306)Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Who has been pre-gaming this week's episode?Ivy? Megan? The answer may surprise you!We start out with “History with Ivy.” Gettysburg was the Culloden of the Civil War. Who knew?Terri's history knowledge has a lot of gaps. So is her movie-watching experienceWhiskey picks:Ivy - Uncle NearestTerri - Down the Rabbit Hole cocktail made with Whistlepig PiggyBack 6 year rye.Recipe:1.5 oz Rye of your choice1 oz ginger liqueur .5 oz lemon juice5 oz honey syrupMeg - Blue Run Whiskey, Emerald Rye Cask strengthOn to the episode! Ivy could smell the battlefield the moment the episode began. What did each of the co-hosts watch for in each rewatch? Listen and find out…Terri disappeared for a minute [mic drop!]. When she comes back she goes on a side rant about 18th century artists. Or were the monarchs really, truly, malformed? Ivy has a theory.We can't recall several key book points; let us know what we missed or forgot on Instagram @outlanderwithfriendsPatriarchy SUCKS and we have THOUGHTS, friends! LOTS of thoughts. Lots of angles.Ivy turns against the sisterhood of womankind… (a.k.a. “What if?”)Casting hits and misses are discussed. We're not doing creepy things with AI either. Not at all.Next week's episode? We didn't settle that during recording [but it will be 304].Film recommendations: Gone With the Wind and Split. Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Recap of Part 1, The Whiskey PicksIvy: Bardstown (repeat from Episode 7) Bardstown Chateau Laubade. 107 proof. Toasted oak & baking spices on the nose. Palate: creamy, peachy and spicy all at the same time.Megan: Early Times Bottled in Bond (BiB) 100 proof AND ITS A TWIST TOP (gasp)Terri: Basil Hayden Dark Rye, 80 proof, molasses, maple, cherry. Fantastic chilled. Verry, very chilled.Picking up from last week, we go straight into Prestonpans.NOT the introduction of Lord John Grey (but it's okay because it's not David Berry...yet). Ivy wants to be the filling in the LJG/JAMMF sammich.Jamie's leadership is on full display. He also introduces "ya fuck up, ya move up" but that's a bit later.Ivy knows how the plot's going to go based on how many lines a character gets.Someone gon' die.Blanket spoiler/you're gonna get what you get, if you haven't read the books or watched the show by now.Terri asks philosophical/religious questions about Bonny Prince Charlie's strategy. Ivy shares military planning processes. Megan illuminates the "sent-from-God" point of view a bit more.Ivy has found her line in the sand with Dougal. Three words: Lt. Jeremy. Foster.Terri talks about "the Peter Principle" and NO, it's not about Jamie pissing in the jar.  AKA, "ya fuck up, ya move up." It's apparently a government phenomenon.Corollary: why can't we be smart enough to think up a scheme to win millions of dollars without permanent injury?Poor Fergus. That is all.Okay, now we ARE talking about Jamie pissing in the glass.  The life a sound engineer must be incredibly glamorous.Dougal didn't intend to compliment Jamie's political maneuvering, but Jamie took it that way anyway.Ivy McKrueger is NOT KIDDING about buying a kilt and bagpipes. She's really in the cult 110%.Summer plans: Highland Games in North Carolina, and Bourbon Ball Kentucky. There may be a live podcast (or two).Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Please excuse the technical difficulties about 5 minutes into the episode. Terri blacked out...ummm, I mean, her internet died and then rose from the dead.  And we ran long (imagine that!) so we decided to split this into 2 episodes.Whiskey picks: Ivy: Bardstown (repeat from EpisodeMegan: Early Times Bottled in Bond (BiB) 100 proof AND ITS A TWIST TOP (gasp)Terri: Basil Hayden Dark Rye, 80 proof, molasses, maple, cherry. Fantastic chilled. Verry, very chilled.Show notes: once again, "F" St. Paul. Was Master Raymond secretly Paul the apostle?Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Ivy: Uncle Nearest Rye (kudos to Fawn Weaver and Victoria Eady Butler). 100 proof. Sweetness to balance the spice of the rye. **BOTTLE KILL ALERT**AND Redwood Empire The Lost Monarch    Meg: Colonel EH TaylorTerri: Four Roses single barrel in honor of Gillian Edgars and Bonny Prince Charlie.**BOTTLE KILL ALERT**Also, The Sassenach is now in Total Wine stores in Arizona!!====================Southern grandma insults are shared.History of Scottish battles with Ivy and Scottish graveyards with Terri.Brianna can be a brat! Ivy would've been knocked The F out.Ivy goes on a rant! Hooraaayyy!Dougal is Ivy's favorite. This is #fact. And he slut-shamed Claire AGAIN.Ivy breaks down the forensics and timeline of Claire's departure. And YES, Terri knows the audio at Culloden museum aren't *actual* recordings. Yes, we all cried during this episode.Terri covers the Echoes in this episode.Ivy throws down about actors who can play Murtagh. Fundraisers are proposed.Singing the praises of Roger.Diana has a way with sentences.Cinematography notes.Terri has TWO "What If's"Is this the nerd crossover of the century? You decide!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

This is a bit of a tough episode, y'all.First, though: The Whiskey picks!Terri: Angel's Envy Straight bourbon whiskey, finished in port barrels. 86 proof. Very fruity on the nose with a touch of maple on the finish.Megan: Heaven's Door 10-year.  Lots of vanilla & baking spices. 92 proof. Bob Dylan's whiskey.Ivy: Old Rip Van Winkle 10-year.Both Meg & Ivy's husbands could be in need of some discipline for drinking their ladies' whiskey.Heat makes whiskey corks pop. Don't do as Terri does, do as she says. Don't leave lipstick, chocolate, or whiskey in your car in Phoenix.Episode: Caitriona is acting her ASS OFF.The past does.not.want.to.be.changed. Ivy has *feelings* about this! And also about Claire's treatment of Suzette. Also includes a short review of 11/22/63 by Steven King. You're welcome!We touch on Fergus's experience. Content warning: the whole family has gone through sexual assault. Bluebells, Lavender and Forget-me-nots are different. Despite our confusion.Jamie and Claire both share responsibility for the loss of Faith, and we pull no punches.Meg's medical lesson of the week: how bacteria works. Medical miracles on TV.Does Diana believe in astrology?Ivy's rant is logical AF this week.Claire and Master Raymond are a fashion duo to rival D&G (that's Dolce & Gabbana).Kudos to editing & narrative choices. Kudos to actors who can focus in 0 degrees Celsius. No kudos to Sam's fake beard.Next week: 213 and a bit of 212.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Ivy loves Season 2.Whiskey picks: Terri - Gray's Town. 90 proof. California Russian River valley, port barrel finished.Megan - Doc Swensons. 95.8 proof. Triple cask finished. Dark Chocolate & caramel.Ivy - Bardstown Chateau Laubade. 107 proof. Toasted oak & baking spices on the nose. Palate: creamy, peachy and spicy all at the same time.Bear McCreary props. Deleted scene referenced: https://youtu.be/yVAnwIbZ46cMurtagh solves all their problems right off the bat, but nobody wants to be an assassin yet.New character introductions.Ivy's history notes on the French Court.Maison Elise and vulgar entertainments.Claire's red dress. We're not worthy.Louise's introduction. French people are just genetically confident, that's how it is.Brazilian waxing in 1700's Paris. Screaming Monkey shots? Yes please!Jamie got awfully tongue-tied in Paris. Ivy too (68? REALLY?)Ivy's spring plans for new jewelry LOL.Cartoon comparisons.Sandringham psychoanalysis.Two What ifs this week!In closing, Terri discovers why Claire never takes her shift off over her head.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Content warning! We talk about the violence and sexual assault in S1, Episodes 15 & 16. Sensitive content begins about minute 26. Terri's whiskey pick: Blackened collab between Dave Pickerell and Metallica. Nerding out ensues.Amateur psychology on Black Jack, Claire, and Jamie before and after the dungeon.Ivy has a love/hate relationship with Sandringham.Terri goes on a rant at Claire for Reasons.Meg stands up for fancy rats. Terri apologizes for singing (again). Yes, these are related.Sir Fletcher's ties to the origin of Outlander.The first 11 minutes of Ransom are brutal. Claire knew more than a nurse should have known, yet didn't see the JR brand on Jamie's ribs.  WTF??Ivy's What ifs?  Yes, you read that right, there are multiple!Diana has people living in her head.Ivy dreams the impossible: What if BJR had a dating profile?  And what if Ivy met a billionaire in Starbucks?Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Before we begin: SPOILER Alert for book 9! Ivy's episode: 107, The WeddingPairing - Blade & Bow. 91 proof. Collect all 5 keys and turn in at Stitzel Willer distillery for an engraved  cup that's kept in their library. ~$50-60Meg's episode: 109 The Reckoning Pairing - Barrel Seagrass bourbon whiskey. 119.3 proof. Finished in Madeira and apricot brandy barrels. Very sweet overall, Cotton candy & apricot on the nose. ~$85Shout-outs to our listeners! Why do we have butt cheeks? (hint: not because of BJR) Terri's request for Blood of My Blood prequel. What if Jamie could've nipped the Laoghaire thing in the bud? Did Claire deserve her butt whoopin'? Ivy reviews Cougar Town. Foreshadowing between episode 9 & 15/16Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

A tribute Taco Tuesday and and an appeal to Taco Bell.We recorded on Burns Night Eve.Meg's episode choice this week: LallybrochWhiskies:Megan - Glengoyne cask strength 119.2 Proof (Glengoyne distillery, the southernmost highland scotch distillery) (and Terri is jealous)Ivy - Noah's Mill 114.3 Proof (a Willet product)Terri - Aberlour 117.4 Proof (Speyside single malt scotch whisky)Ivy's husband and Terri are both Cheeseheads.  Burns night discussion leads to haggis and chitlins discussion with a callback to Taco Bell.Terri went to Midhope castle/Lallybroch last October, and did NOT steal anything. [Production left it behind.] Also Blackness Castle (Ft. William in the show).Meg gives a rundown of filming locations and drama, drama, drama.Ivy loved getting to know more about Jenny. Wild tangents ensue. Slut-shaming sucks.Terri defends Claire sticking her neb in and psychoanalyzes Jamie and Jenny. Claire gets a vase for her first real home.Water wheel shenanigans.Ivy speculates on Jamie's motivations.What if: BJR hadn't had performance issues?Next week: Time for Honorable mentions! Popular season 1 episodes we didn't touch on yet.Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Ivy's choice this week: Episode 105, "Rent."Terri and Megan may or may not have been the test cases for Sam's Sassenach cocktail, released a week ago. But there's no evidence, and you can't prove anything. But they should have used Ivy's hangover prevention, because it works.Ivy's drunk alter ego is named....?Whiskies of the Week: Ivy - Rebel Cask Strength 120 proofMegan - Little Book Chapter 3, 2019, 117.4 proofTerri - Wilderness Trail Sweet Mash BiB 100 proofEpisode Notes:Why *did* Dougal bring Claire on the road, anyway?Trust is won, or is it lost? Between the Highlanders, Claire, Dougal and Ned.Wait, HOW do they set the dye in the wool? And where is the outrage about Claire not washing her hands?The debut of Lt. Jeremy Foster!Rupert coins a phrase! (and yes, it's not in The Wedding, we were mistaken.)"What If" #1.Battlefields are sad and the ladies go a little dark."What If" #2.Season 8 announcement reactions.Bridgerton comes up..don't @ us.Next week: LALLYBROCHPlease rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Moving right along into episode 2 of the podcast, we're talking episode 2 of the show! Don't worry, eventually we'll become a bit more unpredictable. Terri chose this episode because of all the characters we meet and start to get acquainted with. We spend more time than she would have liked discussing Laoghaire (and dissing Jamie a bit!), but everyone gets a little criticism sometimes. Even Claire! Whiskies: Terri: Glenlivet Founder's Reserve  [Terri's mea culpa: I mistakenly called this a highland whisky. It is in fact a Speyside.]Ivy: Widow Jane New American Oak 10-year. Ivy explains why in the episode.Megan: Chattanooga Experimental Single Batch, double wine barrel finish. You can read all about it here: https://chattanoogawhiskey.com/product/batch-027/Bonus: discussion of cherry bounce and Ivy discovered sun tea.Terri waxes poetic about Sam's audition tape and Jamie's mannerisms. Surprise, surprise.Ivy psychoanalyzes Claire re: Frank's insinuation about war-time dalliances.When did each of us fall in love with the show? Listen in and find out!Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Join Terri, Megan and Ivy (TMI) as we talk about our favorite episodes, enjoy pairing a whisky or two with each episode, and get down to the explicit and the nitty gritty with special segments like "What if?"What better place to begin than at the beginning? How did we all meet each other? What is it about this amazing show and book universe, created by Diana Gabaldon, that turns so many strangers into friends? And what exactly is it about those Men in Kilts? We skip around many topics in this episode as we find our way in the podcast world but we always aim to entertain.This podcast is no-holds-barred, so consider yourself warned. We go into spoilers. We go into tough, sensitive subjects. We make inappropriate comments and jokes. We love to drink whisky and bourbon (please drink responsibly!) and use profanity. So if this all sounds like a grand old time to you, join us on this journey. Slàinte Mhath!Episode  notes:-Introductions/how we met (with an interruption to pop a bottle of Sassenach whisky)-Outlander origin stories -Episode 1 "Sassenach" impressions-"Sassenach" whisky impressions-Diana is unable to be categorized-Analyzing JAMMF's warrior dismount in depth-Touch of History with Megan-"What If?"-Jamie's ghost (and his knees)-Wrap upPlease rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Snippet from episode 1: SassenachPlease rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com