Outlander Cast: Discussing STARZ's Hackjob Announcement For Outlander 7B "Release Window"
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
Release Date: 03/22/2024
Outlander Cast: Outlander 8.03 “Abies Fraseri” Recap & Reaction
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
In this episode of Outlander Cast, Mary & Blake break down Outlander 8.03, “Abies Fraseri” — an hour that gives us some of the season’s best character work and one of its biggest mythology swings. Claire’s blue-light moment officially enters the chat, and let’s just say… Mary and Blake are not exactly on the same page about it. We dig into whether the reveal works, why Jamie and Claire’s fight feels messy in the best possible way, why Fanny continues to be one of the strongest emotional additions to the show, and why William and Amaranthus might have the most subtext-heavy...
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Outlander Season 8 Episode 2 (S8E2) “Prophecies” Listener Feedback
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
In this episode of Outlander Cast, Mary and Blake react to your thoughts on Frank’s voice in Jamie’s head, the sheer insanity of Amy’s bear attack, whether Jamie and Claire’s intimate scene was about connection or claiming, and why Captain Cunningham and Benjamin Cleveland are setting off every possible alarm bell. We also get into: - whether Frank is psychologically wrecking Jamie - if the bear attack worked or felt too contrived - why some of you loved the bees and others were more locked into the Ben mystery - whether William’s storyline is finally getting interesting - and if the...
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Outlander Season 8 Episode 2 (S8E2) “Prophecies” Recap & Reaction
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
In this episode of Outlander Cast, we break down Outlander Season 8 Episode 2, “Prophecies” — from Amy’s shocking bear attack and Claire’s heartbreaking inability to save her, to Captain Cunningham’s suspiciously helpful hero turn, to the increasingly unsettling way Frank Randall is haunting Jamie Fraser from beyond the page. We also get into William’s Ben Grey mystery, Ian and Rachel’s baby boy, and why this episode feels like Outlander returning to the emotional engine that made the show great in the first place. Ratings Mary’s Kilt Rating: 4.6/5 Blake’s Kilt Rating:...
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Outlander S8E1 — “Soul of a Rebel” | Listener Feedback + Response
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
Hook The premiere is finally here, the fandom is fully activated, and the reactions are all over the map. In this listener feedback episode, Mary and Blake sort through the love, the frustration, the theories, and the very real end-of-an-era feelings surrounding Outlander Season 8 Episode 1, “Soul of a Rebel.” Ratings Listener Kilt ratings in this episode generally land in the 4.0–4.7 range, even while many listeners still hammer the Faith storyline and debate whether the reunion beats really landed. Spoiler Warning Full spoilers for Outlander Season 8 Episode 1, “Soul of a Rebel,”...
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Outlander Season 8 Episode 1 (S8E1) “Soul of a Rebel” Recap & Reaction
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
The final season opens the way a premiere probably should: with a big emotional homecoming, a whole lot of Ridge warmth, and just enough mess to remind you this show never lets anyone stay comfortable for long. Mary and Blake are thrilled to be back in Outlander with Bear McCreary, Fraser’s Ridge, and all the familiar faces — but they also dig into the episode’s biggest problem: the Faith thread, which feels less like elegant storytelling and more like the show getting a little too cute for its own good. Ratings Mary’s Kilt Rating: 4.2 / 5 Blake’s Kilt Rating: 3.8 / 5 Mary, who...
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 6 (S1E6) “Birthright” Recap & Reaction (Full Spoilers)
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
Full spoilers for Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1 Episode 6 — “Birthright.” This one is a lot: a superstition-soaked birth episode that’s impressively made… and still wildly uncomfortable. We break down Julia’s labor under “punishment” framing, Davina’s POV shift, Henry’s grief spiral with Sema, and why Arch Bug’s “human moment” might be pure manipulation. Kilt Ratings: Mary — 3.9 | Blake — 2.5 BomB Impact: 0/5 (for us, it doesn’t really enrich Outlander proper) What we cover: The episode’s core vibe: “uncomfortable” (and why that matters)...
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Blood Of My Blood: 1.05 - Needfire | RECAP & REACTION
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.05 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled "Needfire" They break down Ellen being crowned May Queen while secretly handfasting with Brian (and yes… doing the business in a church), the show’s gorgeous “hands” visual motif, and why this episode finally feels like classic early-Outlander magic again. Meanwhile, Julia and Henry keep missing each other by inches, Davina detonates the pregnancy truth, Lord Lovett gets nastier, and Murtagh—day-drunk and heartbroken—pulls the most catastrophic “wrong name” slip possible....
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Blood Of My Blood: 1.04 - A Solider's Heart | RECAP & REACTION
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
Mary & Blake recap and give their reaction to episode 1.04 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled "A Soldier's Heart" This week, they dive into the significance of Beltane, the portrayal of PTSD through Henry’s character, and the evolving relationships between Julia/Henry and Brian/Ellen. They discuss fairy folklore, Outlander Easter eggs, and the chess-like moves of Ellen Mackenzie. Plus, enjoy a listener feedback segment featuring theories, favorite moments, and a few laughs about fake beards and more Midwest salad talk. Don’t miss Blake’s outlandish theory of the week and the...
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Blood Of My Blood: 1.03 - The School Of The Moon | RECAP & REACTION
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
recap and give their reaction to episode 1.03 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled "The School Of The Moon" This week, they dive into the political intrigue and family drama at Castle Leoch, where Ellen Mackenzie maneuvers her brothers and clan alliances, and Julia faces a life-altering decision to protect her unborn child. The hosts discuss standout moments, including the infamous rap battle, Lord Lovat’s Real Housewives-style scheming, and the emotional flashbacks that shape the Mackenzie siblings. Expect lively banter about character motivations, continuity questions, and how...
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Blood Of My Blood: 1.02 - S.W.A.K. | RECAP & REACTION
Outlander Cast: The Outlander Podcast With Mary & Blake
recap and give their reaction to episode 1.02 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, entitled "S.W.A.K." This episode recap explores the emotional World War I sequences, the blossoming (and nerdy!) chemistry between Henry Beecham and Julia Morsten, and the significance of love letters as both a narrative device and a lifeline for the characters. The hosts break down the historical context of the Battle of Passchendaele, discuss the impact of time travel on Claire’s family legacy, and analyze the visual storytelling and character parallels between past and present. Plus, enjoy their signature kilt...
info_outlineMary & Blake recap and give reaction to STARZ's announcement of Outlander Season 7B release window.
We discuss the recent news that Outlander has a release window of November '24, the different versions for the delay --and the difference between the cynical version, the creative/hopeful version, and the more sinister business version, and why the specter that is Jeffrey "Premium Woman" Hirsch has come back to haunt us all once again...
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Discussing STARZ's Hackjob Announcement For Outlander 7B "Release Window"