How are we doing through the Drought, Sassenachs? Hang in there! We've got a great episode this week with special guest, Caitlin O'Ryan who we know as Lizzie Wemyss Beardsley on Outlander! 

00:41 Jess and Sarah's Weekly Recaps

04:46 Fandom News

06:18 Sarah's Birthday Gift From Jess

10:31 Our Interview with Caitlin O'Ryan

Caitlin O'Ryan, an actress and spoken word poet, discusses her experiences in the entertainment industry, including her role on Outlander. She shares her journey from growing up in Oldham, near Manchester, to attending drama school in Oxford, and finally landing her first big job on Outlander as Lizzie Wemyss! Caitlin also reflects on the challenges she faced in drama school and the impact it had on her self-esteem. Despite the difficulties, she persevered and found success in her career. Caitlin discusses her experience with self-doubt and criticism, her love for spoken word poetry, and the creation of her podcast.She also discusses her preparation for the role of Lizzie in Outlander and her experience filming certain scenes. Caitlin shares her perspective on Lizzie's character and the reactions she received from fans. She also mentions her audition process and chemistry test with Paul Gorman, who plays Josiah and Keziah Beardsley in the show. Caitlin also discusses her future career goals, including her desire to do more theater and publish her own work. Stay tuned for a special spoken word performance by Caitlin during this episode! 

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