Show Notes
Join Cass and Deb as they break down the last four episodes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood! And of course discuss all the Bridgerton crumbs from this week. Make sure to stay tuned to the very end for an exciting announcement from your hosts that they cannot wait to share! But first, deep dive the Julia Quinn clues, tie-in merchandise hints, and casual photo op surprises from this week. Then join in the main event as Cass and Deb go through the ups and downs of the first season of Blood of My Blood, from romance heroics to virginity tests, and speculate about the future of the series, from Jacobite Risings to more time travel to come. It is a wild ride! Then of course, be the first to know about the big news Cass and Deb have to share...
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