Satellite Sisters

Julie and Lian Dolan on the Tuesday podcast.  The Outlander Season 1 Finale: For one Satellite Sister, it was all too much. Gobsmacked is not a strong enough word. What did you think of this controversial episode? Our Outlander re-cap takes a shocking turn.   Plus: Caitlyn Jenner: Our first impressions about the revolutionary Vanity Fair cover.  Men Adrift: The Economist's cover story about just how far men are failing behind in Western educted countries. What are the solutions to solving the Men Crisis, unemployed, uninvolved in family life and socially adrift. Read the story here.  The Locks are off: Romantic Gesture? Or Vandalism? Julie and Lian discuss the locks on various bridges around the world. Find the No Love Locks website here.  Mandatory Community Service, Pros and Cons. Well, mainly just cons from Lian Whole Foods meets Stand-up Comedy. What could be better for Enetertaining Sheila.  Add a little Scandanavian into your life. And we're not talking meatballs!  Plus, More Triscuits! We discuss more

On today's Satellite Sisters show, Julie buys and unbuys a house. What? Wait. Why? Blame it on the hatch. And no, this is not an episode of LOST. Monica has good news for Julie about parallel parking. No need to ever learn. Monica also has good news for Liz about an unstainable shirt. It's a potential lifesaver for Liz, a lifelong stainer. Liz has a terrifying tale of her ferocious Ferris trapping an unsuspecting painter in her bedroom. Sorry, Steve. It's not the first time Liz has gotten a message at work about a wild animal in her home. Who remembers the tale of the raccoon enjoying life on her living couch? Julie has a movie quiz for the sisters about the new movie Aloha. Despite what you've heard on Rotten Tomatoes,  Julie enthusiastically endorses Aloha.  She calls it  "pleasant" and ""it's not going to kill you." Really makes you want to run right out and buys your tickets, right? Julie's attitude:   A fine movie to see in Texas during a 300 year storm.  Breaking news on Triscuits, people.  Have you hea

Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan on the Tuesdya Satellite Sister Podcast.   Julie has more tips for Machu Picchu. Plus, Yosemite, Appalachian Trail and Mt. Kilamanjaro  The End of High School: One parent is thrilled to no longer be a school parent. Read Joe Queenan's piece in the Wall Street Journal called School's Out Forever  Are you happy your school daze are over?  Poor Little Rich Wibes  One athropologist's look at the women of the Upper East Side. We discuss the lives of these modern women and whether or not the "wife bonus' is a real thing. Read the article here by Wednesday Martin.     Food trends:  Chefs want you to eat every, even the cauliflour core The Doritos Effect  Why junk food is like heroin. Read about the book here.    Vermont Country Store: Lemon Up and Snoopy Pajamas. Whaaaat? Yes, only at the store that time forgot. Find the link to Lemon Up here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1

Julie Dolan, Liz Dolan and Lian Dolan on the show this Memorial Day Weekend. A special show as we remember our cousin Anne.  Plus, Julie's trip to Macchu Pichu: 7 Highlights of Machu Picchu and Peru Lian tells us about the importance of Awe in our lives. Can experiencing awe make us better people? Yes it can, according to Social Scientists. Read the article from the New York Times here.  Liz has been watching TV all week for work and she gives each Satellite Sister a recommendation for the Fall TV Season: Oil, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Family.  Medical Update from Liz! Why is her eye-twitching? She'll tell us.  Lian has a toast moment, thanks to Pepperidge Fram Cinnamon Swirl   Plus, we say goodbye to our beautiful cousin Anne.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Satellite Sisters WordWrite Festival 2015 author interview with writer Eleni N. Gage about her latest novel ,The Ladies of Managua.    For more information about Eleni Gage and her book, click here.    When Maria Vazquez returns to Nicaragua for her beloved grandfather's funeral, she brings with her a mysterious package from her grandmother's past--and a secret of her own. And she also carries the burden of her tense relationship with her mother Ninexin, once a storied revolutionary, now a tireless government employee. Between Maria and Ninexin lies a chasm created by the death of Maria's father, who was killed during the revolution when Maria was an infant, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother Isabela as Ninexin worked to build the new Nicaragua. As Ninexin tries to reach her daughter, and Maria wrestles with her expectations for her romance with an older man, Isabela, the mourning widow, is lost in memories of attending boarding school in 1950's New Orleans, where she loved and lost almost sixty year

  The Satellite Sisters author interview series, the Word Write Festival 2015, continues with novelist Elyssa Friendland talking about her book Love and Miss Communication, a modern rom-com about digital detox For more about the book and the author, click here  Synopsis Evie Rosen has had enough. She’s tired of the partners at her law firm e-mailing her at all hours of the night. The thought of another online date makes her break out in a cold sweat. She’s over the clever hashtags and the endless selfies. So when her career hits a surprising roadblock and her heart is crushed by Facebook, Evie decides it’s time to put down her smartphone for good. (Beats stowing it in her underwear—she’s done that too!) And that’s when she discovers a fresh start for real conversations, fewer distractions, and living in the moment, even if the moments are heartbreakingly difficult. Babies are born; marriages teeter; friendships are tested. Evie just may find love and a new direction when she least expects it, but she also lea

On today's podcast, Liz, Monica and Lian offer a Satellite Sisters Fall TV Preview, an App review and more news of the Snoopy comeback. Lian steps in for Urban Nana this weekend and hosts Julie's son, daughter-in-law and baby Josephine.  But first there's some babyproofing to be done and some Martha Stewart guest room standards to be applied.  It's all starts with the floors. Liz describes what she's up to this week - "the best week of the year on my job" means she just sits around and watches TV all week.  Yes, people actually do that for a living but not usually her.  She's happy to report that the new Rob Lowe/Fred Savage comedy The Grinder is hee-larious and kinda heartwarming.  She also got to meet Snoopy, who is hard at work on his new Peanuts movie for the end of the year.  Lian was not kidding on Tuesday's show.  The beagle's on a major comeback trail. In other media news, major Satellite Sisters congratulations to Pitch Perfect 2, for being the #1 movie of the weekend.  The actual words in the Wall S

On today's Satellite Sisters,  Liz, Sheila and Monica start and finish with Mother's Day wishes, first for all the mothers in the Satellite Sisterhood and last for our niece and Satellite Sister Next Gen Meghan who will become a mom for the first time next month. In other news, Monica files a complete trip report on her beachfront bargain hunt on Annamaria Island in Florida.  Let Monica be your personal Trip Advisor.  Sounds like it was a total winner plus it allowed her to hone an important skill to land the perfect rental.  Negotiation. That's  a first for her. She's also got some Portland food trends to share:  Hams (yes) and Crickets (no).  Sheila checks out the new sushi place in South Pasadena with less success, but she did hear about a couple of made-for-TV characters Rufus and Lucas.  Or at least that's what she thought she heard over the din of the train. Liz wants to get everyone on the Save Mindy bandwagon.  Minday Kaling is a longtime fave.  We can do it, sisters! Liz also envisions a crossover Sa

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesday Podcast. On today's show, we discuss:   The shooting in Garland, Texas: Julie explains what she knows from her Texas POV.  The Accidental Death of David Goldberg, the husband of Sheryl Sandberg  Roomate of The Year Nominee: A little Windex with your soup?  Tuesday Trends: Tea for Men and Shrimp for None and Ham for Mothers' Day The Royal Baby: Julie objects to the name Charlotte City of Gold Update: Jonathon Gold and the writhing, naked girl Plus, Car-Buying Update. Lian buys a car, after a test drive.  Outlander Re-Cap: Scotland sure is cold and damp   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Lian Dolan on this week's Sunday podcast, tackling the world one cup of (bulletproof) coffee at a time.    Royal Baby- The New Princess! The Post-baby Photos! The Grandparents' War and The Baby Name Guessing. A full report from Julie Dolan's Royal Desk Wedding Trends: From the New York Times. Who doesn't want to run a 10k before somebody else's wedding? Forget the Rice, Bring teh Sneakers from the NYT. Machu Picchu- Julie leaves in a few weeks and asks the question: Should I eat Guinea Pig?  Thanks, Millennials: This time, the MIllennials make Fast Food Better!  Plus, Saving Seats at EventsWhat's the proper etiquette for saving seats at big events? Julie discusses and incident Sheila introduces a new segment: The Post Office-- Fight or Flight? If you've ever had a migraine atthe Post Office, Then this segment is for you.  Greek Yogurt at Home Montage of Heck-- the Kurt Cobain doc premiere's on HBO.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https

Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan going deep on shallow ( and scalloped) topics:  Julie spends the weekend in Austin, Texas Lian on How To Really Dress Thinner. She has some thoughts for Bob Harper.  Plus, Food news. Looking for recommendations for Yogurt Makers and How to Make Scalloped Potatoes. Here's a good basic recipe from Fine Cooking that involved a Classic White Sauce, so our mother would approve.  Parenting Issue: Do you love your child conditionally even if you don't mean to? Julie and Lian discuss David Brooks' Op Ed from teh New York Times. Love and Merit    Book Nook: Julie recommends Turn Right at Machu Picchu. Listen and hear here exciting news.  Lian recommends the first 2/3s of A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler.  Plus, Outlander Re-Cap. More Swimming! Please.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.

Liz, Sheila, Monica and Lian Dolan on the podcast today:    The Bruce Jenner Interview- Moving, Illuminating and Fascinating The White House Correspondants Dinner-- Liz watches and gives the highlights Lab Rats Test Facial Exfoliators. Hear what they think about Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel   http://www.peterthomasroth.com/p-272-firmx-peeling-gel.aspx Sheila recommends Iroha Green Tea Relax Day Mask http://www.shen-beauty.com/products/iroha-green-tea-peel-off-mask Dear Mothers of Girls, we apologize for our sons' lame-osity. Signed Mothers of Boys Global Dinner partners share stories  Monica House Update Mashed Potatoes vs. Scalloped Potatoes-- a straw poll   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesday Satellite Sister Podcast:   Lian's Epic Trip Southport Speaking gig Vex Robotics Championships in Louisville Tuesday Trends Lilly Pulitzer at Target Sister Sassenach: Double Episode of Outlander Re-Cap   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the new Satellite Sisters show.  Liz provides a complete Las Vegas Trip Report on her road trip to the New Media Expo and The Podcast Awards.  Many thanks to Corny Koehl, Ian Punnett and Margery Punnett for the road trip/friendship/hilarity.  A highlight of the trip was a visit to the Cirque du Soleil Beatles show LOVE.  Highly recommened to all.  It was an amazing and moving and totally delightful experience and a good reminder in the midst of all the Vegas noise:  All You Need Is Love.  It's actually true.  Also at the New Media Expo, Liz was very happy to meet Matt Cox, host of Brunch With The Brits podcast.  Turns out that Matt Cox lived in Moscow when Julie Dolan did and he listened to Julie's reports about Moscow on Satellite Sisters.  Also on the show, Monica brings back her wildly popular segment Science of the Obvious.  She's got some science news on why we love our dogs.  And more news on the need to exercise.  So no shockers there.  Julie's back with Putin Watch.  She's paying very close

On today's Satellite Sisters, welcome back the Lab Rats.  Monica Dolan and Sheila Dolan join forces to determine whether or not it's true: Bon Appetit: Is Matzoh the new Toast?  Obviously,  Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan have taken strong pro-toast points of view on previous Satellite Sisters podcasts, but the Lab Rats have minds and paws of their own.  Also on today's show, Julie is up close and personal with Kevin Costner and comes away pretty impressed.  Impressed that he speaks up for victims of human trafficking and impressed as a good match for Sheila.   Liz is off the spend tonight with Arlo Gurthrie at Alice's Restaurant and tomorrow night with The Beatles in Vegas.  What's up with that?  She's there for the Podcast Awards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  We dedicate this show to to Kelly Clarkson. We love you Kelly. Outlander Re-cap. It's a Whole Lotta Jamie. Lian and Julie break down this week's episode.  The Puppy Update- Maverick arrives and we're already playing Hide n' Seek.  Going Back to College at age 50. Is it for you? Do you want to get a new degree? Or just be an undergrad again. The New York Times examines going back to college 'in your next life.' http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/04/your-money/over-50-and-back-in-college-preparing-for-a-new-career.html?ref=education   Headlines from TV World: Is Kimmy Schmidt connected to the death of Dr. Brandt? From the Washington Post.  John Oliver interviews Edward Snowden and it's great.    News update: Breast Milk standards. Lactivist Julie states her case.  Ellen Pao case. She speaks up to Katie Couric and Julie reports on the latest.  Face tidbits: Thanks for the Easter photos! Keep'em coming. And the Satellite Sisterhood knows everyone, including those people who bought a 14 million dollar apartment beca

On the Satellite Sisters podcast today, Liz tells us all about her trip to Poland this week, including Warsaw, Krakow and a somber afternoon at Auschwitz.  She visited the concentration camp on Easter/Passover weekend. Her research for the trip included listening to audiobook of Elie Wiesel's night, the story of his time in Auschwitz as a teen. Also on today's Satellite Sisters, Sheila tells us about her Spring Break plans and launches a new segment entitled "I know I am late to the party, but" in which she identitifies trends she may have missed.  Monica chimes in with her own new trend.  Adult coloring books.  Some of the sisters aren't buying it.   On the food front, Monica gets talked into the world's most expensive salmon while Julie wants to share her deviled egg breakthrough.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

  Contribute to our new book You're The Best: A Celebration of Friendship.  We need your help to make this the best book ever! Give us three words that decsribe your Best Friend. Any Combination of Nouns, Adjectives, Adverbs is good. Then, we want to know the name of your Fictional Best Friend. What fictional character from books, TV, Music or Movies would you want to hang out with? maybe it's a Celeb that you have no chance of ever meeting but who you think looks really cool and you could be friends. We'll take that, too. Give us your answers here.    As requested, we discuss the notion of safe spaces and free speech on college campuses. Are college kids afrais to mix it up intellectually these days? Or is providing safe spaces a good idea. From the New York Times: In College and hiding from scary ideas: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/opinion/sunday/judith-shulevitz-hiding-from-scary-ideas.html?smid=fb-share&_r=0   15 habit fo Rich People accprding to More Magazine. Respond to voicemail, People! And get u

Liz Dolan and Lian Dolan on the podcast today. On the show today, we discuss:   Liz Dolan, CMO, gets worked up about Gender Discrimination in the workplace, the Ellen Pao/ Kleiner Perkins Lawsuit. Plus, Speaking up at the office, Interrupting to Disprupt and 10 words every girl should know.  Lian Dolan on her epic car buying fail. She tried to test drive a Fiat Abarth and  Cooper S, but the car dealers refused.  Travel News: New hotels for Millenials! Get ready to check in on your phone, get food delivered from robots and spend time in communal lobby.  And, Liz goes to Poland and Auschwitz.  Plus, Contribute to You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship. Tell us the name of your group fof  girlfriends. http://www.satellitesisters.com/whats-the-name-of-your-group-of-girlfriends/       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesday Show:    Contribute to the Satellite Sisters new book, You're The Best: A Celebration of Friendship. Set to be Published by Prospect Park Booksin September but you can add your voice now. Here's the Information: http://www.satellitesisters.com/whats-the-name-of-your-group-of-girlfriends/ Lian's Girls Weekend included delicious cocktails like Spiked Spa Water by my talented friend Sarah Tenaglia, whose new book in out. Find Punch Bowls and Pitcher Books: Recipes for Big Batch Cocktails Julie has an Urban Nana update from Brooklyn.   Angeleina Jolie goes public on a big health decision. Read all about it here in the New York Times.  Plus, Tuesday Trends: Stupid Real Estate Investments What's happening at SXSW Bed Bath and Beyond introduces Home Dry Cleaning. Are you in?  Broadway news:  Happy about Beautiful: the Carole King musical Sad about Pretty Woman moving ot Broadway.    Plus Triscuits and Toast, of course.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. S