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Jess and Sarah are back with another episode to help you beat the Droughtlander blues and this week's episode gives some great behind the scenes stories from Season 5! Plus, we've got another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 706: Where the Waters Meet.



01:16 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

04:12 Fandom News

05:47 Season 7 Rewatch Chat

22:27 Interview with Sterling Bishir

Meet Sterling Bishir, a history lover and stunt horse trainer, and notably for our listeners, a groom for the Stunt Horse Department on the set of Outlander Season 5!

Sterling shares her background and passion for history and horses and what led to her landing a job working onsite for production. She discusses how she got the job, the different sets she worked on, and her interactions with the cast members.

Sterling also talks about the power of storytelling and how Outlander has sparked an interest in history and culture for many fans. Her favorite character is Roger, (SURPRISE! Another fellow historian :) ) and tune in to hear her favorite episodes and interesting stories from behind the scenes.

Overall, Sterling has great memories of her time on the set of Outlander and reflects on it being a memorable and rewarding experience.



Sterling's personal Instagram

Sterling's business Instagram



Sarah's Roger reel

Jessica's Jamie/William reel

Droughtlander got you down? We got you! We're back with another episode of Droughtlander Diaries! The podcast for Outlander fans, created to get you through until the next season or book launch!

Join Jess & Sarah for another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 705: Singapore.



00:56 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

05:05 Fandom News

06:35 Season 7 Rewatch Chat

22:50 Paul & Jennifer's Interview


Jess and Sarah sit down with Paul and Jennifer, an American couple, who decided to move to Scotland after falling in love with it on their honeymoon! They chose to live in the small, historic village of Culross, which is also known for serving as a filming location on Outlander. They own a picturesque home that in the show, belonged to
Laoghaire Mackenzie!



They were also featured on an episode of House Hunters International titled 'Haunted in Scotland.' Paul and Jennifer have embraced the Outlander effect and enjoy interacting with tourists who visit the village. They are among the four Americans who live in Culross. The locals have mixed feelings about the tourism and filming, but it has brought income to the local businesses. In this conversation, Jennifer and Sarah discuss their experience living in the village of Culross, which served as the filming location for the fictional town of Cranesmuir in the TV show Outlander. They talk about the history and charm of the village, the impact of Outlander on tourism, and their encounters with Outlander fans.



Check out more about the House Hunters International episode here:

Promo for Haunted History in Scotland episode

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Join Jess & Sarah for another week of recaps, fandom news and our Season 7 chat- Episode 704: A Most Uncomfortable Woman.



01:03 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recap

05:04 Fandom News

06:15 Season 7 Rewatch Chat

23:40 Elizabeth Adams Interview



In a wee village called Falkland in Fife, Scotland, the story of Outlander has forever changed the lives of the people who live there. Known for being the backdrop of the first episode, Falkland is staged to be 1940's Inverness and the opening scenes set the tone for this incredible story.

The Fayre Earth Gift shop is the location used to portray Farrell's General Store, the shop where Claire longingly looks at a blue vase and reflects on how different her life could have been, had she chosen to purchase it and make a home for it.

Jess and Sarah chatted with the owner of the Fayre Earth Gift Shop, Elizabeth Adams. Elizabeth shares the experience of first being contacted by a set scout about being a filming location for an upcoming tv show, about 11 years ago. In our interview, we were able to hear a firsthand account of a resident of Falkland as to what it was like to have this production happening on the streets.

Elizabeth also discusses the cosmetic changes made to her shop for the show and the impact of Outlander on tourism in Falkland. She shares the items she sells in her shop, including fair trade and locally made products, and the charity work she does with the proceeds.

Elizabeth also shares some funny and memorable stories of Outlander fans visiting her shop.

Find Elizabeth's shop on Instagram and Facebook and dm her to find out more about her products!

This week on Droughtlander Diaries, Jess and Sarah chat about the eclipse, their past week recap, fandom news, a S7 A rewatch and then chat with guests Will and Amber Cole!
00:55 Jess & Sarah's Recaps for the Week
04:04 Fandom News
06:53 S7 A Rewatch
25:28 Will and Amber Cole

Jess and Sarah first met Amber through social media when they discovered the incredible Outlander themed party that her husband Will threw for her milestone birthday! We both became friends with Amber and realized her story is much more than discovering a TV series that she likes... it has profoundly impacted her life!
A homeschool mom and supporter of her husband's career, Amber found a lot of joy in her role as a wife and mom. However, like many women, she realized that she had poured so much into other people's lives and neglected her own. Finding Outlander brought this realization to her and has
Amber and Will share their story in this episode of the inspiration that Outlander became to both of them over the past few years.
Will practices functional medicine and gave some health related perspective from angles that were interesting to think about as well!

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Inverlochy Castle near Fort William in Scotland

Outlander party reel on Instagram

Welcome to Diary Entry #20! Our cover art and promos for this episode feature the work of our guest on this week's episode, Scottish photographer Rebecca Atack of Holeyn Heritage Photography!  

 

Jess and Sarah kick off this episode with a mini recap of their weeks and share about their holiday plans from this past weekend. 

 

Fandom News: Updates and reports from this past week in the Outlander fandom!

 

Season 7 Rewatch: We are rewatching season 7 together and recapping the episode during this new segment of the podcast! Listen in and join the discussion during over on Instagram. 

 

Our interview with Becky Atack 

Becky Atack, a former theater director turned photographer, shares her journey from childhood to pursuing acting and eventually transitioning to photography on this week's episode of Droughtlander Diaries! She discusses how the pandemic provided an opportunity for her to develop her photography skills and start her own business, Holeyn Heritage Photography.

 

Over the past few years, Becky has become known for photographing Scotland's most beautiful landscapes and locations, as well as figures you might recognize on social media like Andy the Highlander, Hailey-The Sassenach Historian, Ian G Black and Eric Murdoch, the Tartan Viking. 

 

Becky loves to capture the reactions and emotions of Outlander fans during a photo session nicknamed "Midhope Moments", which takes place during a visit to Midhope Castle or a special handfasting ceremony. 

 

Becky shares about some fun experiences and the joy she finds in documenting people's trips to Scotland. She has a passion for capturing magical moments and creating lasting memories for her clients.

 

Despite not being an Outlander fan herself, she appreciates the impact the show has had on Scotland's visibility and culture. Finally, she emphasizes her willingness to meet clients anywhere and bring their dreams to life through her photography.

 

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Visit Becky's photography website to book your own Midhope Moment or a photo session in the highlands of Scotland! 



The CUTEST Bed & Breakfast in Culross, as discussed in our podcast episode. Click here to book.

Hailey Beaupre, also known as The Sassenach Historian, joins Jess and Sarah on this episode of Droughtlander Diaries to share her story of moving to Scotland after discovering the world of Outlander and the new purpose it brought her. Now known as The Sassenach Historian, Hailey shares Scotland's history, sights and Outlander Locations through her tour company.


⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️: This episode has brief references to heavy topics such as loss and self harm.  If you prefer to avoid this content, please skip ahead or listen cautiously between minutes 34:00-37:00.

Tune in to hear the wild ride that took Hailey to Scotland and all that's happened in the past few years.

 

In this episode: 

Jess & Sarah's recaps for the week

Fandom News

Outlander 701 Rewatch Chat

Interview with Hailey Beaupre

 

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