MOP Breaks Down the 2016 EMMY Nominations

ET Interview with Maril Davis

"This second book was definitely a challenge for us, and Voyager for us is kind of like a homecoming. The stories lay out so much easier -- we see what they are, we see what the conflicts are and the dramatic moments." 
~Maril Davis



Check out this FANTASTIC ET interview with Outlander's Maril Davis. She throws us a few much appreciated crumbs regarding Season 3 (VOYAGER)...without spoiling or divulging too much.  

Every little bit helps now that we've plunged head-first into Droughtlander! 

MOP's TOBIAS TUESDAY

I'm kindof surprised to hear myself say this...but somehow I think Frank deserves a little bit of love now that I've seen the Outlander Season 2 finale. 💔

Tobias Menzies as Frank Randall in the Outlander series on Starz.
2016 Starz Entertainment, LLC

The MOP Chicks Break Down Outlander Episode 213: Dragonfly in Amber

Tracey's Hilarious Episode 213 Text to Me

In nervous anticipation of the upcoming Season 2 Outlander Finale, entitled "Dragonfly in Amber", Tracey texted me her findings in a local liquor store in Short Hills, NJ:


































Back up the truck, y'all. Something tells me this won't be enough. LOL

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Happy Independence Day, America!

All I Want is...

Thought I'd bring a little humor to the awesome discussion that's been happening in the comments of our last video. Everyone has a different opinion regarding the adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series on Starz...and EVERY opinion is welcomed on this blog, as long as it isn't a personal attack of any kind. We are all different...and life would be pretty boring if we all agreed 100% of the time. I respect the hell out of each and every one of you for loving this life-altering story...and for taking the time to voice your opinions here at My Outlander Purgatory. ❤️

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Starz Ep 212: The Hail Mary

MOP's Outlander Kitchen Contest Winner

*And the winner of MOP's Outlander Kitchen contest is...

TRACY STUMPF! 

Tracy posted that her favorite Outlander dish is BANNOCKS...and that she tops them with butter and homegrown honey. Um, can we say YUM?!?

Tracy - please email your mailing address to carol@myoutlanderpurgatory.com!

THANKS TO ALL who participated in the contest!!  I LOVE all your favorite dishes/recipes and can't WAIT to have some fun in the kitchen with them...AND with Theresa Carle-Sanders' new Outlander Kitchen cookbook!

*Tracy's name was chosen using the Random Name Picker at miniwebtool.com. 

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Starz Season 2, Episode 211: Vengeance Is Mine

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Season 2, Ep 10: Prestonpans

Don't Jump the Shark, Screw the Pooch: Diana Gabaldon Explained!

This is a FASCINATING read from Herself, Diana Gabaldon, regarding her use of the term "jump the shark" in reference to Leghair's annoying return to the Outlander series on Starz in episode 8.

I have one thing to say:

I KNEW IT!!!!!

I said "This is a woman who has a zillion degrees! She's not sitting home watching television on a nightly basis! She didn't really mean "jump the shark!"

Sooooo sassenachs, I wanted to pass this along. It's a MUST READ if you've at all pondered Herself's commentary about the reappearance of that bitchy little trollop we call Laoghaire. :)

Win a Copy of Outlander Kitchen!

OK sassenachs, by now I'm sure you've heard of Outlander Kitchen, a fantastic website run by Theresa Carle-Sanders. Theresa is a chef and food writer who has been creating delicacies mentioned by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander series for years. And if that wasn't cool enough, she has now put all of them in print, for us to create and enjoy! Outlander Kitchen: The official Outlander Companion Cookbook is the latest creation in the Outlander Kitchen world, and will be available on June 14th!



Theresa has been kind enough to pass along a copy of her cookbook for one of you lucky Outlander fans to win!

To enter, just post your name, and the name of your favorite dish/food from the Outlander series into the comments  below (your own recipe optional but not necessary!) Winner will be chosen at random on Monday, June 20th at 12PM Eastern.

And just to get your juices flowing, here is Theresa's recipe for Apple Fritters! Enjoy!

6/22 UPDATE: I'm so sorry, y'all. Tracey and I had a family emergency this week so I wasn't able to pick a winner on Monday. Our mom, affectionately known to our Outlander buds as PattzR, fell and broke her elbow on Friday night. Last night she underwent a full elbow replacement, and it's been a very rough time for our family. I will be picking the winner tomorrow morning and will announce shortly thereafter. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your patience and understanding!!!!!

UPDATE: A winner was announced on 6/23 and this contest is now closed. Thanks for your interest! 
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Extended 90 Minute Outlander Season 2 Finale to Air on Saturday July 9th, 2016

(The following partial Starz Press Release contains spoilers; read at your own risk!) 

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BOOK TWO FINALE OF STARZ & SONY PICTURES TELEVISION’S “OUTLANDER” WILL AIR ON SATURDAY, JULY 9TH AT 9PM ET/PT AS A SPECIAL EXTENDED 90-MINUTE EPISODE

Starz Will Be Re-Airing the First 12 Episodes of Book Two in a Marathon Beginning Saturday, July 2nd at 12PM ET/PT

Beverly Hills, Calif. – June 6, 2016 –Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that the “Outlander” Book Two finale will air on Saturday, July 9th at 9pm ET/PT as an epic 90-minute episode. Fans will be treated to an extra 30 minutes in the finale episode titled “Dragonfly in Amber,” namesake to the second of eight books in Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling Outlander book series on which this season is based.

Highly-anticipated characters, “Brianna” and “Roger Wakefield,” previously announced to be played by Sophie Skelton (“Foyle’s War”) and Richard Rankin (Burnt), respectively, will be introduced in the finale episode.

Ahead of the Book Two finale, Starz will be showing a marathon of the first twelve episodes of Book Two beginning Saturday, July 2nd at 12pm ET/PT giving viewers the chance to relive the season thus far and get ready for the mega-finale the following week on Saturday, July 9th.

EPISODE 213: “Dragonfly in Amber”
Flashing forward to 1968, Claire travels to Scotland with her twenty-year-old daughter, Brianna, and meets Roger Wakefield. Claire visits Lallybroch and Culloden Moor to make peace with the past, while Brianna and Roger bond over researching Randall family history. Claire finally reveals the truth to Brianna about her time travel through the stones, her life in 1700’s Scotland, and Brianna’s true parentage. The story is intercut with another one back in the 18th century, which happens on the day of the Battle of Culloden. When Jamie’s last ditch attempts to deter The Prince fail, he and Claire come up with a dangerous plan – which Dougal overhears, inciting him to a murderous rage. Jamie must do everything he can to save the ones he loves, even if it means saying goodbye to some – or all --of them.>>>

MOP Outlander Je Suis Prest Episode 209 Recap

MOP Breaks Down "The Fox's Lair" Episode 208 of Outlander on Starz

OMJ Interview with My Outlander Purgatory!

Oh My Jersey!!! Those crazy MOP sisters are at it again!

Tracey and I were interviewed about our Outlander series journey by a brand new Celebrity/Style/Social Media website called OMJ last week.

"OMJ is the first smartphone website devoted to celebrity, style and social media in New Jersey. Our aim is to celebrate, elevate and connect the lives of women who live in — and love — New Jersey."

Our thanks to Kelly Dillon to paying some serious respect to both the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and its adapted series on Starz. We also thank her for giving Tracey and me some much appreciated props for our devotion to all things Outlander!

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Episode 207: Faith

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Season 2 Ep 6: Best Laid Schemes

Outlanderesque Goblets

Available from The Whistling Swan in Davidson, NC

Thanks to our AWESOME MOP friend, Belinda for sending me this photo of these positively GORGEOUS 18th century reproduction goblets from The Whistling Swan in Davidson, North Carolina!  Belinda sent me this photo that she took in the store to let you all know YOU CAN ORDER THESE TOO!! I believe they cost somewhere around $13 US dollars per stem (don't quote me, please!) Check out their website or call the owner, Nancy at 704-896-8559!

Glass pictured above is not the
 goblet that is available from
the Whistling Swan.

Belinda is our amazing  Outlander friend who sent me the goblets I use in the weekly Outlander recap videos that Tracey and I make - for no other reason than she knew I loved the goblets Jenny and Claire drank out of last season at Lallybroch!!!!  I was seriously beyond touched...and use them ALL THE TIME!!! :)

Deep OUTLANDER Thoughts...by Tom

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Untimely Resurrection Episode 205

Monday Night MOP CHAT Tonight!

MOP Video: My Outlander Purgatory Breaks Down Outlander Episode 204: La Dame Blanche

MOP Chat

Hey y'all, just a quick post to let you know MOP Chat WILL be happening during the season...same time/same place:

Monday nights at 9PM Eastern in our usual MOP Chat room.

As I mentioned in our last video, it is tough for Tracey and me to attend MOP Chat every week during the Starz season. During the week, we do a lot of Outlander-related things necessary to keep up with our weekly recap videos. This makes for little to no time with our families and commitments...so we have to do a lot of juggling in order to keep everything on track in our little MOPlander universe!

My point? Please keep coming to chat as usual!  If we are not there, we encourage you to talk amongst yourselves, and know that we are with you in spirit...and will be back full time after the Starz season ends!

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Starz Episode 203: Useful Occupations and Deceptions

MOP Worldwide

Just wanted to throw a big "WELCOME" out there to all of you who are reading My Outlander Purgatory from outside the US. (And you Americans as well, sillies!) I am SO THRILLED to see so many visitors from around the globe.  Outlander is quite a phenomenon and we love experiencing Diana Gabaldon's genius with the rest of the world.  :) 

Herself on Outlander

Because sometimes you just have to go back to your roots. Without her...we'd have NUTHIN'! :)

 

Outlander Gag Reel. Because...Funny!

Highland Knits! Who knew?

LOOK!  Highland Knits, INSPIRED by the Outlander series!

"...a rustic, yet sophisticated collection of quick-to-knit projects."

Shawls, socks, and that amazing cowl! How has it taken me so long to stumble upon this awesome bit of  Outlanderesque goodness?

MOP Breaks Down Outlander Starz S2Ep2 "Not in Scotland Anymore"

Season 2, Episode 1 - Through a Glass, Darkly: The MOP Chicks Break it Down (with a little help from a special guest!)

OUTLANDER Season 2 Premieres TONIGHT!

Jamie and Claire are back! #Outlander returns tonight. pic.twitter.com/Sve0V3RUtQ

— Carol (@PurgatoryCarol) April 9, 2016

DVR Alert: Sam Heughan on LIVE with Kelly and Michael

SAM HEUGHAN will appear on tomorrow’s “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” to talk OUTLANDER with Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Fred Savage!

Remember - that's Friday, April 8th at 9AM Eastern!!

4/10 Post Show UPDATE: Check out Sam on the show:

Robert and Terry and Bear, OH MY!

OK so I took a lunch break and am watching last night's Outlander panel (see below.) And it's awesome. Bear McCreary is there, giving OUTSTANDING information about his musical work on Outlander. And being not only an Outlander fan, but also a fan of The Walking Dead and Black Sails, I am enamored of this man's talents.

I am also ecstatic because Terry Dresbach is making a rare panel appearance with the Outlander gang, giving us an up-close and personal view of the intricacies of Outlander costuming. Lets face it; who among us doesn't worship this gorgeous woman's amazing talents?!?

OK so why I'm feverishly typing: Ron and Bear just mentioned subbing a lyric from Robert Louis Stevenson into Bear's version of The Skye Boat Song (the opening song in Outlander) and I jumped out of my chair and grabbed my computer. (I haven't done that in quite some time...probably since the last time I had a Gabaldon novel in my hot little hands.)

OK so why did I flip out? Robert Louis Stevenson is a popular historical figure in my little fishing village of Brielle, New Jersey:

• Brielle is home to the first charter fishing business of Frank Mundus, aka the REAL "Quint" from the movie, Jaws.  

• Brielle was home to the Union Salt Works that was burned to the ground by British Loyalists (Fraser's Highlanders, no less!) during the Revolutionary War 238 years ago today on April 6th, 1778!

• And what else is April 6th known for?  Tracey's birthday!! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tracey!!

OK so let me get to my point:

On any given weekend in the summer, my family and I can be found boating around the Manasquan River, and spending time on what Robert Louis Stevenson affectionately nicknamed "Treasure Island" after his novel of the same name.

"Most notably, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, visited in the late 1880s and completed portions of his novel The Master of Ballantrae. He would name Brielle’s Osborn Island after the titular island in his most famous work after a short cruise on the Manasquan River. 
(excerpt from Clayton and Clayton Realtor webpage, "Shore Spotlight: Brielle, NJ)

Interestingly enough, The Master of Ballantrae novel focuses "upon the conflict between two brothers, Scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745."

So yeah. That's the way my mind works. Ron and Bear start taking Robert Louis Stevenson...and Carol must go blog.  And after doing so, I find out Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a portion of his book about the Jacobite Uprising in my teeny Jersey Shore town. Just another way Outlander weaves itself into the fabric of my life on a daily basis.

DROUGHTLANDER IS OVER!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“DROUGHT-LANDER” ENDS EARLY!

STARZ TO PREVIEW FIRST EPISODE OF

NEW SEASON OF “OUTLANDER” ON DIGITAL

AND ON-DEMAND PLATFORMS

EXCLUSIVELY TO STARZ SUBSCRIBERS

Beverly Hills, Calif. – April 5, 2016 – Starz announced today that the premiere episode of the second installment to STARZ’s hit series “Outlander” will be available starting Thursday, April 7^th exclusively to STARZ subscribers on the new streaming STARZ app and Starz.com as well as on multiple television on-demand and online platforms.

“Outlander” fans may enjoy the first full episode of the Golden Globe^®-nominated series two days in advance of its official premiere on Saturday, April 9^th at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

The eagerly-awaited second installment of “Outlander” is based upon the second of eight books in Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling Outlander series, entitled Dragonfly in Amber. The series is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”).

The standalone STARZ streaming service launched today, offering the first-ever download capabilities from a premium pay TV streaming service. STARZ subscribers from cable, satellite and telco partners can also authenticate and view STARZ in the new, easy-to-use app.

The 13-episode second installment of “Outlander” begins as Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) arrive in France, hell-bent on infiltrating the Jacobite rebellion led by Prince Charles Stuart, and stopping the battle of Culloden. With the help of his cousin Jared, a local wine merchant, Jamie and Claire are thrown into the lavish world of French society, where intrigue and parties are abundant, but political gain proves far less fruitful. Altering the course of history presents challenges that begin to weigh on the very fabric of their relationship. However, armed with the knowledge of what lies ahead, Claire and Jamie must race to prevent a doomed Highland uprising and the extinction of Scottish life as they know it.

Ronald D. Moore, Jim Kohlberg, Andy Harries, Maril Davis, Ira Steven Behr, Toni Graphia and Anne Kenney serve as executive producers of “Outlander,” which is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.

For more information, go to the official Outlander Facebook Page and STARZ Facebook page. Follow @Outlander_Starz  on Twitter and Instagram and @STARZ_Channel on Twitter and @STARZ on Instagram. Join the conversation with #Outlander and #STARZ.  For additional high-resolution images and other press materials please visit the Starz Media Room at http://starz.mediaroom.com.

About Starz
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television networks (Starz Networks) and global content distribution (Starz Distribution), www.starz.com. The Starz Networks operating unit is home to the flagship STARZ^® brand with 23.6 million subscribers in the United States as of December 31, 2015, with the STARZ ENCORE^SM network at 32.2 million subscribers. Through STARZ, the company provides high quality, entertaining premium subscription video programming with 17 premium pay TV channels and associated on-demand and online services.  STARZ is sold through U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms.  Starz offers subscribers more than 5,000 distinct premium television episodes and feature films every year and up to 1,500 every month, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular movie and television programming.  The Starz Distribution operating unit is home to the Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Digital, and Starz Worldwide Distribution divisions.  In addition to STARZ Original series, Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires movies, television and other entertainment content for worldwide home video, digital, and television licensing and sales. 

MOP in NYC!!!

Tracey and I are in NYC for the Outlander Season 2 premiere! My friend Nancy took this on the NJ turnpike on our way here! How fitting!! 

Starz Offers Outlander Season 1 for FREE

If you want to catch up on Outlander Season 1 before Saturday, April 9th when Season 2 starts, you can watch all of Season 1 for FREE!!  Check out Starz.com for details!

Where in the World is Taran MacQuarrie?

Wonder what Douglas Henshall has been up to since we watched him meet his proud demise in Season 1 of Outlander?  Look no further!  He is starring in a new film called "Iona" that looks absolutely beautiful...and I am really looking forward to seeing it when it's available here in the US.

You can check out the trailer here:

 

HAPPY TOBIAS TUESDAY!

Driving Miss Edith

Hey!  Do you guys know Claire and Frank?

I know this is 1920s England and not 1940s Scotland...but I still couldn't help but compare.  ;)

Scottish Style

OK y'all...spring is almost upon us (crossing fingers, especially if you're in a colder winter climate like me!)  It is time to update our wardrobe with all things SCOTTISH!

How do we do that, you ask?  Well let me give you some suggestions of things I love!


STITCHFIX.  It's easy as pie.  You fill out a style profile, and they send you clothes and accessories. You keep/pay for what you want...and return what you don't...in their postage-paid envelope.

So how is this OUTLANDER related??  When you fill out your profile, you tell them you like PLAID.  And PAISLEY.  And anything SCOTTISH.  It's SO simple!!



PLAID VANS!  How cute are these???  I was just searching for Vans for my son and came across these and thought, "Weeeeel now sorry lad, but mama wants a new pair of shoes!!"



 PAISLEY SCARF y'all! How gorgeous is this??

They have a TON of colors, too.  AND it's a "free returns" if you have Amazon Prime!




CLAN FRASER PJ's!!!  OMG SO stinkin' CUTE!!  You can wear JAMIE TO BED!!!  I must have these.  And since my birthday was two months ago, I am going to have to do some fancy footwork and get hubby or my kids to buy them for me!!



CLAN FRASER APRON! We can all wear these when we're making amazing recipes from Theresa Carle-Sanders' Outlander Kitchen book when it comes out in June!  Hurry and go preorder...lest you end up sitting around on your lawn chair with your Pinot Grigio and checking your mailbox like I did while waiting for my copy of The Exile ...because I was silly and didn't preorder!!!


OK y'all - there are some ideas to get us started.  Stay tuned for more!*


*Forgive me if some items are not available outside the US!  I'm working on that for future posts. :) 

Win A Trip For Two To SCOTLAND With Walkers OUTLANDER Shortbread!

VERRA cool contest, sassenachs...

Walkers Shortbread has teamed up with Outlander Starz to create a special OUTLANDER-themed box for their delicious shortbread...AND are giving away a trip for two to Scotland!*

What are you waiting for?? GO ENTER!

*US residents only

The Scotsman: Sam Heughan to Lead New York Tartan Day Parade

Loved seeing this article in The Scotsman about Sam Heughan being this year's Grand Marshall of NYC's Tartan Day parade.

Happy Presidents Day: No MOP Chat Tonight

MOP Chat will be canceled tonight in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday in the United States.  We hope you have a wonderful night and we'll see you next week!

Welcome Sophie Skelton aka BRIANNA!

Droughtlander Book Suggestions

Just came across the article Addicted to Outlander? 11 Books to Read During the Long Wait for Season Two by Caitlin Kleinschmidt.  I am already a Bronze Horseman nut...but am thrilled to find a few more suggestions to tide us over for the next couple months!

Bree Watch 2016

MOP'S TOBIAS TUESDAY!

Cait, Tobias and Sam Talk to Access Hollywood about Season 2

Happy Birthday Diana Gabaldon!!!

Could this woman BE more stunning???  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DG!!! :)

If You Love Outlander, You MUST Watch AMC's TURN

I am very seriously toying with the idea of creating My Turn Purgatory, y'all.  THAT...is how good this show is.  (As if I didn't wax on about it in our latest video??)  Please take 4 minutes and 54 seconds out of your life and watch this. Not only does it show scenes from the series, but it also EXPLAINS who many of the main characters are (just for you, Tracey) and shows the actors giving quick rundowns on their characters and their plot lines.

Bottom line...if you are an Outlander fan, you really must be watching Turn, Washington's Spies.

ENJOY...and let me know what you think!!

PS - NO, I don't work for AMC!!  I just really, REALLY love and support this show!  :)

MOP Video: A Very MOP-py Holiday!

Wallapop Jamieisms!

SPOILER ALERT:  Do not read unless you have read Dragonfly in Amber!

Saw this post on Wallapop this morning and giggled my - ahem - HONEY POT off!!  First I thought, "JAMIE!"  Then I looked closer and thought, "Winne the Pooh?"  LOL!!  I think I may have to have this.  Can you imagine??  I show up at someone's door and say, "You're selling this gem??  Haven't you read Dragonfly in Amber??"  ;)

MOP Chat Canceled Tonight

Hey y'all!  We hope you all had an amazing holiday weekend!!

Feel free to talk amongst yourselves, but we will not be able to join you in MOP CHAT this evening. Tracey FINALLY got Star Wars tickets...and I am away on vacation with the fam.

SIDE NOTE:  We have a very special surprise coming VERRA SOON.  Hint:  It involves Carol, Tracey, and a whole lotta holiday cheer.  :::insert laughing so hard, I'm almost crying emoji here:::

Outlander 2016 Golden Globe Nominations: MOP Breaks it DOWN!

THREE GOLDEN GLOBES nominations for OUTLANDER on Starz!

Best Television Series – Drama

Outlander

Best Performance By an Actress in a Television Series – Drama

Caitrona Balfe, Outlander

Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Tobias Menzies, Outlander

OUTLANDER Starz Season 2 Teaser Trailer

CANNOT STOP WATCHING THIS!!!!

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