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Time Travel & Tartan: Outlander Trivia Podcast Episode

Grab your kilt and hold tight—we’re heading through the stones! This week on the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, we’re diving into the sweeping romance, rich history, and time-traveling adventures of Outlander. Whether you’ve devoured the books by Diana Gabaldon or binged the hit TV series, this episode is a must-listen for every Sassenach at heart.

With 30 trivia questions across three fun and challenging rounds—Dorky (easy), Geeky (medium), and Nerdy (hard)—we’ll test your knowledge of Claire and Jamie Fraser’s epic journey through time, war, and love. From 18th-century Scotland to revolutionary America, this quiz will transport you across centuries in true Outlander fashion.

So pour yourself a dram of whisky, summon your inner highlander, and join us for a smart, romantic, and adventurous episode filled with Outlander trivia!

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Episode Intro

Hello and welcome back time travelers. This week we’ve got book and television trivia in one episode. Get ready for Outlander Trivia.

My wife is a huge Outlander fan, so this is for her. And you all as well. If you’re new to the podcast, welcome aboard. This show consists of three rounds of ten questions each. Every week, it’s a new topic.

I’m your host who could totally rock a kilt, Brian Rollins. This is episode 332 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. Let’s dive into the past.

The Dorky Round

Who is the author of the Outlander series?
a. Diana Gabaldon
What was the title of the first Outlander book?
a. Don’t overthink it. It’s Outlander.
What US cable network airs the TV series, Outlander?
a. Starz
In which country does Claire find herself after traveling through time in the first book?
a. Scotland
What is the name of the daughter Claire and Jamie have?
a. Brianna
What was Claire’s occupation before being pulled back in time?
a. A nurse
Who is Claire’s husband in the 20th century?
a. Frank Randall
What is the name of Jamie’s son?
a. William
Who raises William as his own son?
a. Lord John Grey
Who does Brianna marry?
a. Roger MacKenzie

The Geeky Round

What year did the TV series premiere?
a. It debuted in 2014
What is the name of the theme song used in the TV series?
a. The Skye Boat Song
What is the name of Jamie’s home in Scotland?
a. Lallybroch
Which historical Scottish battle does Jamie fight in during the second book?
a. The Battle of Culloden. The actual battle took place on April 16, 1746.
Coming Summer of 2025, what is the name of the prequel TV series also airing on Starz?
a. Outlander: Blood of My Blood
What is the name of the French orphan that Jamie and Claire adopt?
a. Fergus
What was the real first name of “Black Jack” Randall?
a. Johnathan
What was the name of Jamie’s sister?
a. Janet “Jenny” Murray
What needs to be sacrificed to travel through the Standing Stones?
a. A gemstone
Claire and Frank move to what US city?
a. Boston

The Nerdy Round

In what year was Outlander first published?
a. It came out in 1991
Which Battlestar Galactica producer helped adapt Outlander for TV?
a. Ronald D Moore
What’s the name of the third book in the series?
a. Voyager
What was Claire’s maiden name?
a. Beachamp
How does Frank Randall die?
a. In a car crash
Jamie and his family take part in what rebellion starting in 1745?
a. The Jacobite Rising.
Ian Murray, for a time, was a member of what Native American tribe?
a. The Mohawks
What husband-murdering time traveler meets her end at Claire’s hands?
a. Geillis Duncan
In what colony (and later US state) would you find Fraser’s Ridge?
a. North Carolina
What is the title of the upcoming tenth Outlander book?
a. A Blessing for a Warrior Going Out. Gabaldon said this will be the last Outlander book featuring Jamie and Claire.

Episode Conclusion

And we’re back from the past. Or maybe not. Double check the local newspaper. As in, if you can find one, you’re probably still in the past.

Let me know on social media how you did. And let me know if you want to hear more episodes like Outlander Trivia.

I’ll be back next week with more trivia. Here’s a clue:

What marketing term comes from the Gaelic phrase for “Army Cry”?

Not so easy. It’s something different but I think you’ll get a kick out of it. I’ll see you here on Wednesday.

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