Episode 64: How yew doin’?

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue with our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 5 “Beloved Wife.” We are joined with friends of the show, Diane (@Shekure) and Arlen (@Dreadgerbil).

 

Celtic meaning of the yew tree

Sheila na gig

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Episode 63: Miscellaneous Jacobites

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and continue our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 4 “Culloden.” We are once again joined by our friend of the show, Abby (@abalicious).

 

Culloden (1964)

The Battle of Culloden

Karen Henry’s blog post, Friday Fun Facts from 7/20/12 (Specifically, number 4, about Gaelic-English road signs)

Regarding the Battle of Littleferry (or Little Ferry) and the Jacobite MacKenzies not being able to join the Battle of Culloden:  Mackay, Angus (106). The Book of Mackay. P. 191

The Well of the Dead, Culloden

Karen Henry’s blog post, Friday Fun Facts from 1/10/14 (Specifically, number 4, about the rat satire)

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Episode 62: Blame it on the rain

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, as well as continue our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 3 “Mothers and Daughters.” We are joined by good friend, Abby (@abalicious).

 

Links

The Sources of Tartans

The Rules of Solubility

 

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Episode 61: An interview with Janet Cadsawan

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements, and feature our interview with fine jewelry designer, Janet Cadsawan. Ms. Cadsawan is a talented designer who has coupled her artistic talent with her life-long love of books to produce some of loveliest inspired pieces we have ever seen.

 

To find out more about Janet’s work, visit her website: http://www.cadsawan.com.

Click here to view her Outlander-ly inspired Book Gems.

To communicate with Janet, follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

Check out Lost River, an upcoming film that will feature some of Janet’s jewelry!

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Episode 60: Rub-a-dub

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and continue our Dragonfly in Amber read-along with Chapter 2 “The Plot Thickens.”  We can’t *wait* to hear your feedback to this episode!

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Episode 59: Whiplash

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and begin our Dragonfly in Amber read-along: Chapter 1 “Mustering the Roll.” What a year this has been! And now, it’s time for some Gabaldonian whiplash.

 

Morris Minor

Then and Now, Bronzino at the Met

Bronzino’s Drawings at the Met

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Episode 58: Discussion of ‘Outlander’ Episode 108 “Both Sides Now”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 108 “Both Sides Now.”

Links related to Episode 108

Outlander Episode 108  “Both Sides Now ” on IMDB

Ron Moore’s podcast on Episode 108 “Both Sides Now”

Bear McCreary’s blog post on Episode 108 “Both Sides Now”

Writer: Ronald D. Moore

Director: Anna Foerster

 

Links related to content mentioned in podcast

Hugh Munro is played by Simon Meacock.

Occam’s Razor

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‘Outlander’ Episode 108 “Both Sides Now” — Official photos

The following images have been released by Starz for Episode 108 “Both Sides Now.”  According to IMDB, the actor playing “Hugh Munro” is Simon Meacock.

 

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, "Jamie Fraser" and "Claire Fraser"

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, “Jamie Fraser” and “Claire Fraser”

 

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, "Jamie Fraser" and "Claire Fraser"

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, “Jamie Fraser” and “Claire Fraser”

Simon Meacock "Hugh Munro"

Simon Meacock “Hugh Munro”

Caitriona Balfe "Claire Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe “Claire Fraser”

Various

Various

Sam Heughan "Jamie Fraser"

Sam Heughan “Jamie Fraser”

Sam Heughan and Caitroina Balfe, "Jamie Fraser" and "Claire Fraser"

Sam Heughan and Caitroina Balfe, “Jamie Fraser” and “Claire Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe "Claire Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe “Claire Fraser”

Finn Den Hertog "Willie MacKenzie"

Finn Den Hertog “Willie MacKenzie”

Various

Various

Source: Starz

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The ‘Outlander’ Wedding — Official photos from Episode 107 “The Wedding”

If you have not seen Episode 107 “The Wedding,” please be aware that these photos can be considered spoilers of certain sentimental parts of this long-awaited story, including The Dress. Scroll further at your own risk. 🙂

Starz has premiered its amazing wedding episode, Episode 107 “The Wedding.” This blessed event has been on the minds and hearts of Outlander fans for over 20 years. Below are some images from this visually beautiful and tenderly acted episode.

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe, "Claire Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe, “Claire Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe, "Claire Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe, “Claire Fraser”

Sam Heughan, "Jamie Fraser"

Sam Heughan, “Jamie Fraser”

Sam Heughan, "Jamie Fraser"

Sam Heughan, “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, "Claire Fraser" and "Jamie Fraser"

Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, “Claire Fraser” and “Jamie Fraser”

Source: Starz

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Episode 57: Discussion of ‘Outlander’ Episode 107 “The Wedding”

In this episode, we discuss recent announcements and Episode 107 “The Wedding.”

 

Links related to Episode 107

Outlander Episode 107  “The Wedding ” on IMDB

Ron Moore’s podcast on Episode 107 “The Wedding”

Bear McCreary’s blog post on Episode 107 “The Wedding”

Writer: Anne Kenney

Director: Anna Foerster

 

Podsafe music for this episode is provided by Archive.org. It is titled “Pachelbel Canon In D Major 60 Minutes Version

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