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We are back to get you through another week of Droughtlander! Hang in there, Sassenachs... only 157 days left!



Jess and Sarah bring you this week's recaps, chat about Sarah's Scotland trip and Outlander "Stuff we Love" and then we sit down with Iain Wilkie.

*Content Warning: Some explicit language in this week's episode*


This week's guest is Ian Wilkie, owner of BBB Talent Agency. Iain discusses his background and involvement in the film industry, as well as his experience as a body double on Outlander. He talks about being on set for emotional scenes, such as the finale of season five, and the importance of attention to detail in his role. He also shares fun stories from set, including accidentally setting his thumbs on fire and his unique walk as Jamie Fraser.

Don't miss this great chat with behind the scenes info from Iain!



00:57 Jess & Sarah Recap

16:31 Fandom News

17:41 Outlander Stuff We Love

18:46 Our chat with Iain Wilkie



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00:57 Jess's Weekly Recap

01:51 Fandom News

03:05 Interview with Jenn Grubb



We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries to get you through until Droughtlander ends on November 22, 2024!! Jess recaps her week, delivers some fandom news and then Jess and Sarah share their interview with Jenn Grubb who worked in the costume department for Outlander and now for the prequel, Blood of my Blood.

Jenn Grubb shares her journey from growing up in Glasgow to working as a costume standby for Outlander and Blood of My Blood. She discusses her love for making costumes, her experience in the industry, and her business, Tartan DeTails. Jenn also talks about her familiarity with Outlander and the impact of working on the show. She shares insights into her work as a costume standby on the set of Outlander, detailing her preparation process, a typical day, and fun stories from the set. She also discusses her transition to working on the prequel, Blood of My Blood, and shares her favorite Outlander cast member and episode.



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00:51 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap04:18 Fandom News07:36: Interview with Izzy Meikle-Small



We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries to get you through until DROUGHTLANDER ENDS.... November 22, 2024! Jess and Sarah recap their week, chat about fandom news and interview Izzy Meikle-Small, who plays Rachel Hunter in Season 7 of Outlander. Izzy talks about her experience on the show Outlander and her on-screen chemistry with Joey Phillips, who plays her brother Denzel. She shares her journey into acting, her favorite accomplishments, and her love for producing. Izzy also discusses her future projects and her excitement for the prequel to Outlander. We also have a rapid-fire segment so that listeners can get to know Izzy a bit better! 

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Another week in Droughtlander! But we are BACK with an interview with castmember, Joanne Thomson, who plays Amy McCallum in Outlander!



01:00 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

03:00 Fandom News

04:09: Interview with Joanne Thomson


Joanne Thomson has always had a passion for acting and pursued it from a young age. She has a background in performing arts and attended drama schools to further her skills. She shares with Jess and Sarah how her experiences have led her to where she is now as a writer, director, actor and advocate.

Learn more about Joanne's favorite roles that she has taken on, her time on Outlander, and the causes she is a passionate advocate for in this episode.



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Get to know Jessica and Sarah a little better as they share their personal stories and backgrounds in this episode.


01:07 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

03:33 Fandom News

05:00 Jess' Backstory

17:41 Sarah's Backstory

35:17 Rapid fire questions

52:00 Listener Questions



Learn more about their childhoods, career paths, and how they discovered Outlander. Both Jessica and Sarah emphasize the influence of Outlander on their lives, including their personal growth and career aspirations. They also mention their experiences attending fan events and forming connections within the Outlander community.



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Droughtlander is the worst..... unless you have Jess & Sarah to get you through! We are back with another episode to quench your thirst with some more Outlander chat.

Join us for the weekly catch up, fandom news, our S7 A rewatch discussion and a behind the scenes look at production with body double for
Caitríona Balfe, Valerija Jemeljanenko!



01:30 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

06:05 Fandom News

08:21 Season 7 Rewatch Chat

25:35 Interview with Valerija Jemeljanenko


We are excited to introduce our listeners to Caitríona Balfe's body double in Outlander, Valerija Jemeljanenko, this week!



Valerija Jemeljanenko, a model and professional body double, discusses her career and experiences working as a body double for Caitríona Balfe in the TV show Outlander. She shares her background growing up in Latvia, her favorite modeling jobs and the importance of inclusivity in the industry. She also discusses her role as a body double on Outlander, the preparation and work involved in the job and shares some fun stories from set.



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