Satellite Sisters

Today's Satellite Sisters podcast features all five Dolan sisters: Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan, Monica Dolan, Julie Dolan and Sheila Dolan. Monica tells that classic tale of installing cable at the little vacation house in Bend in time to be ready for the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Things do not go well when Carl The Cable Guy refuses to go in the basement because of "active and aggressive spiders." Monica and our brother Dick team up to MacGyver it themselves. Success! Sheila arrives for the judging of the big Ice Cream Cake Contest. Each sister pitches her design vision. Plus, the demise of Olympic mascots. Thanks to our July 2017 sponsors, Away and Honest Tea. And thanks for using the hashtag #refreshinglyhonest  To access our complete Satellite Sisters show archive, click here. For more information about our sponsors and the deals they offer you, go to the Satellite Sisters website.  This New To You podcast was originally released on July 28, 2008.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan interview Alison Larkin, author of The English-American, part of the Satellite Sisters Best Beach Bag Books series.   Sheila Dolan on the Cozy Couch. Repeat her mantra: Breathe, Reach and Snack.  About The English-American: When Pippa Dunn,adopted as an infant and raised terribly British, discovers that her birth parents are from the American South, she finds that "culture clash" has layers of meaning she'd never imagined. Meet The English American, a fabulously funny, deeply poignant debut novel that sprang from Larkin's autobiographical one-woman show of the same name. For the complete Satellite Sisters archive, go here. This show was originally recorded in 2008. Many thanks to our sponsors, Harry's and Honest Tea. For a more complete list of our sponsors, go here.  For complete information about Alison Larkin, go to her website here. Or buy her book at amazon here. Or for the Audible audiobook, go here.  Notes on all of our podcasts can be found on the Satellite Sister

Thank you for completing our quick easy listener survey here: https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters On today's 4th of July show, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan talk about the charm of 4th of July hometown parades, A Gentleman In Moscow and the new Satellite Sisters products you can find here at Cafe Press.  Then we turn it over to Lian Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Monica Dolan who have a super fun interview with writer Jancee Dunn about her novel Don't You Forget About Me. Much hilarity ensues in this discussion of the 80's, life in high school and the pain of high school reunions. This was the kick-off for our Best Beach Bag Books series in 2008.  To subscribe to Satellite Sisters on Apple Podcasts, click here.  To subscribe to Satellite Sisters on Stitcher, click here. To subscribe to the Satellite Sisters RSS feed, click here.  The complete Satellite Sisters podcast audio archive is here. Don't forget to subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV if you want to listen to Lian and Julie's TV recaps of CBS drama Mada

Women we love, the songs they wrote and the men they slept with. On this episode of Satellite Sisters podcast from July 2, 2008, Liz, Sheila and Monica interview Sheila Weller about her New York Times Times Bestseller "Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and the Journey of a Generation." On April 6, 1971, Carly Simon was about to take the stage at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. In the audience, James Taylor with his girlfriend Joni Mitchell. And back in NYC in the famed Brill Building, Carole King was already so famous as a songwriter that she was the person the Beatles asked to meet on their first trip to America. Meanwhile, in Fairfield CT, Monica, Sheila and Liz were in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades learning to love these voices of a generation. And love the men they loved. We are talking to you, James Taylor.  Please fill out our 2017 Listener Survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters Here's  from amazon about Girls Like Us:  "A groundbreaking and irresistible biography of three

Please fill out our Listener Survey 2017. https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters In the Beverly Hills studio, Lian and Sheila. Julie from Dallas. Monica from Portland. Sheila is going through her Summer of Love and needs some honest answers from her sisters.  She’s got a date with a younger man. Does that make her a cougar? What is a cougar anyway?  Is this whole “younger man” thing a terrible idea for her? Monica says it could “energize" her. Julie is concerned.  Lab Rats are testing whole wheat pasta. Sheila wants “nutty whole wheat flavor.” Monica wants “something that does not taste like cardboard.” Plus, can Monica meet the challenge "Living With 100 Things" Challenge. This is a New To You show from June 23, 2008.  You can find the complete Satellite Sisters archive of our podcasts since 2008 here: http://satellitesisters.libsyn.com/podcast/size/5/?search=2008 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/

Please fill out our 2017 listener survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Satellite Sisters podcast this week with news headlines, entertainment recommendations, parenting advice and how to make golf more interesting for spectators. Plus, who's excited fro Grocery Store Wars? It's not a new game she on the food network, it's actually happening in your neighborhood. Amazon buys Whole Foods and disrupts the whole grocery store industry. And we're psyched. Let's make grocery shopping cool again! But Lian, our grocery expert, has some advice for Jeff Bezos: Don't forget the people! That would be the people that buy food and the people that work at grocery store.  Plis: After the sad fate of Otto Warmbier, Julie warns that no travel to North Korea is safe anymore for Americans.  Liz is not pleased with a new screening technique for job candidates. farmville, anyone? Not Liz.  Is your Pet Lonely? Liz gives us a quiz from the New York Times.  College Kids retur

Please fill out our 2017 Listener Survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters Early Operation Sea Turtle blueprint?? Wellness expert Kathy Freston joins Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Sheila Dolan to discuss her holistic views of health and wellness. Freston is known for her "8 Pillars of Wellness" including Meditation, Visualization, Fun Activities, Conscious Eating, Exercise, Self-Work, Spiritual Practice, and Service. The Satellite Sisters discuss them all. Kathy Freston is the author of Quantum Wellness 2009, The Lean 2012, and The Book of Veganish 2016.  For complete Satellite Sisters podcast listings, go to Apple Podcasts here, Stitcher podcasts here and our complete Satellite Sisters audio archive here.  This is a New To You show from June 2008.   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/ad

Please fill out our 2017 Listener Survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters On today's podcast, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan review the latest news and trends regarding North Korea, Uber, Astronauts, Disneyland, Tony Awards, Intermittent Fasting, Blue Jeans, Rock Climbing and Buttne. Yes. We said Buttne. You just have to listen. Plus thanks to sponsors Away and Storyworth.   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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please fill out our 2017 Listener Survey. https://survey.libsyn.com/satellitesisters On this New To You show from June 9, 2008, Liz, Sheila and Monica discuss the plan for Sheila's Summer of Love, the Lab Rats test stain removers and we bid a fond farewell to Kinko's. Plus news of Kitty, Ferris and the guy who was buried in a Pringles can.  To listen to all Satellite Sisters podcasts at Apple Podcasts, go here. To listen to all Satellite Sisters podcasts on Stitcher, go here. For complete show notes on every episode go to our website here.  Thanks to this week's sponsors Harrys and Storyworth, both great Father's Day gifts! 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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Wonder Woman leave your hungry for more Amazons? We have some fun facts to share about the ancient female warriors (Tattoos for al!). Lian brings Liz a few details from her research on this band of sisters. Want more? Check out the book The Amazons by Adrienne Mayor .  Plus: Thanks Satellite Sisterhood for making Wonder Woman #1 in the world. We did it, Sisterhood. Liz has two other films to recommend to for our support: Wakefield and BandAid.  What's new from Apple? Ask Siri. She knows all.  Full Operation Sea Turtle report: Nutrition, Doctors Appointments and Exercise Class Etiquette On the stage: Yes to Spamilton and No to Margaritaville.  Need a book club pick for the summer? In the Southern Cal, come see Lian interview her friend Jenny Williams about her new book, The Atlas of Forgotten Places. You can read about the July 28th Vroman's event here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p

On today's New To You show from June 2, 2008, Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Julie Dolan interview Pico Iyer about his new book on the Dalai Llama and discuss Julie's list of worst job interview mistakes. Plus Lian joins at the end with an Ask The Satellite Sisters segment. We answer your personal questions about our lives. Plus, Sheila is sporting a Jessica Alba look, Liz buys a tankini for a beach vacation and Julie has some business tips for the Starbucks turnaround.  The contest mentioned on this episode expired in 2008.   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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to new scientific research, we're not meant to live in the moment. Our most human trait is planning for the future. Worriers, Unite!~ this is good news fro those of us who like to lie awake at night and imagine all the ways out future plans could go awry-- or right. From the New York Times, We Aren't Meant to Live in the Moment Plus:  Madam Secretary Watchers know all about Article 5! We are so ahead of headline news last week. But did you know that another Madam Secretary storyline parallels the crush the Khadaffi had on Secretary Rice? Yup. Read the review of her book Democracy here. First Ladies Desk: Renewing the mission to leave the Ladies alone.  Love is in the Air:  Short Term Marriage Contracts Runniers Wedding Questions to ask yourself before a Divorce Delia Ephron writes about a Modern Love we can get behind https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/27/opinion/sunday/delia-ephron-love-leukemia.html Operations Sea Turtle Set Back plus, Celebraity Sighting in Santa Monica Wonder Woman single-sex scree

On today's New To You Memorial Day Special from 2008, Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Monica Dolan discuss Sheila's Master's swimming and whether Liz should buy a scooter. Where would she put her earthquake supplies if she did? Plus the Lab Rats review frozen yogurt and we share two special letters from listeners serving in the military. Jeffrey is a Lt. Col.in the Medical Corps of the 101st Airborne in Iraq. Erin's husband is a Marina at the US Embassy in Beijing, China but is currently delivering earthquake relief supplies in Chengdu. Thank you Jeffrey and Erin, true Satellite Misters and Sisters. Happy Memorial Day to all.  Please note: The contest promoted on this episode expired in 2008. This show is a rerun.  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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

Russian Collusion! Sketchy Sons! High Level Leaks! Let's Invade Another Country! The news? No! The season finale of Madam Secretary starring Tea Leoni with a boffo performance this week.  stevie & dmitry!!!!!!!! Article 5—finale  Filmed in DC Written by Barbara Hall Directed by Eric Stoltz This episode managed to set up some new relationships and stroylines for the future—and pretty much steal some headlines rights from this weeks’ news— The dissolution of NATO Russian Collusion in an Election Suspicious Business activity by a Son in high places News Leaks by highly placed associates The only thing missing was Pippa’s Wedding!  A really, really good show for Madam Secretary herself. A few scenes that had Emmy Nomination Submission written all over them—she was the star of the show.  The storylines: Russian makes moves to unvade Bulgarioa. France aligns with Russia. Bess saves NATO Henry is SAD.  And we are sad that his new gig doesn’t involve a tweed blazer with leather patches on the sleeves and a bull w

News, Talk & Laughs. Lots of TV, Music and Movie talk this week, from Trevor Noah live onstage, wisdom from Tracee Ellis Ross and why Wonder Woman matters. Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on Satellite Sisters Podcast. This week, we give thanks to Pippa Middleton for distracting us from a long week of news and the horror of yet another terrorist attack.  Plus: Liz goes to the NYU graduation at Yankee Stadium and has a classic New York moment Toast News: Move over, Avocado Toast. There's a new Chowdah in town.  Read all about Chowder Toast Entertainment Block: The Love Actually sequel is only 15 minutes. Phew.  Prof. Deborah Tannen's new book sounds a lot like the Satellite Sisters last book: Women & Friendship and how we sound when we talk. Her website is here. Blackish- Liz reports from a panel of cast and writers Wonder Woman- why we all need to go see the movie the very first weekend Megan Leavy- The trailer has liz in tears. hear why. America's Got Talent- Conrad the Unicorn goes on may 30th.

On this podcast from May 21, 2008, Lian Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Monica Dolan discuss Sheila's cooking injury, listen to the newest music from Duffy and test foot creams.  Plus Sheila's on the Cozy Couch with some classic Tips to Clip that have Lian and Monica confused.   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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lian Dolana dn Julie Dolan fo the Satellite Sisters Recap the latest episode of Madam Secretary called Revelation.  Revelation Three stories stories: One global, two personal Pick up the thread of the doomsday cult that is now working with Al Queada to release a biological weapon.  Blake’s storyline—we know Blake has a cat, talk to his mom on the way to work and now we know he is bi-sexual. And so does MSeC Despite Bess’s helicopter parenting efforts, Stevie doesn’t go to law school! Yeah, Stevie!  Binders: Good blouses Red Dress with off center barrett in hair Frampton t-shirt SUSPENDERS ON POTUS???? 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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tuesday Podcast with Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan! We take a break from the chaos to go deep on shallow topics. First up, Julie's home organizing fail. She is not a hoarder, people! Plus Flying Cars in Dallas. Will Julie take Uber Elevate for a ride?  Pippa Middleton's Pre-Wedding Shape-Up. Julie thinks she needs a break from the pressure. Lian is not too sure about the two-outfit wedding rule for Pippa's nuptials.  Open Marriages: From the New York Times. No judgement, but plenty of opinions on this New York Times cover story on Open Marriages The Best Healthcare Solution: Daughters Yes, forget long term health insurance, get yourself an adult daughter if you want good care at a reasonable cost- but the situation comes with financial repercussions. Read the article here. Lesley Stahl lets us know that the Boomers are going to be The Best Grandparents Ever!!! Read her piece here. Is Avocado Toast the financial ruin for Millenials? We support toast, but not at $22 a pop. Article here.  See omnystudio.com/lis

A special Mother's Day podcast brought to you by Storyworth, the perfect Mother's Day Gift. This podcast is the live audio from our appearance at the Santa Monica Public Library on April 22, 2017. All five sisters on stage for an Ask Us Anything format appearance. Liz Dolan, Lian Dolan, Sheila Dolan, Monica Dolan and Julie Dolan. The Satellite Sisters take questions from the audience, reminisce about their favorite Satellite Sisters memories and share behind-the-scenes stories.   Thanks to the Santa Monica Public Library for the great venue and the great support. And thanks to Storyworth for supporting this special podcast. Here is our special URL to get $20 off your order.  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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://

The Satellite Sisters recap the latest episode of the CBS drama Madam Secretary starring Tea Leoni and Tim daly. And on this week's episode, we get Stephen Sondheim and Joni Mitchell! Plus, lots of screen time for the behind the scenes lives of all of the people that populate The Seventh Floor at the Dept of State.   But first...  BLAKE OPENING MONTAGE WITH SONDHEIMMMMMMMMMM From Company—Bobby, Bobby… Blake, Blake, Blake  He runs! He has a cat! He calls his mom on the way to work!  Love you. Gotta go. Bye. Let’s talk about the overarching storyline—freeing an American Journalist from the Sudan. He was imprisoned 6 years ago and is now dying with TB. Over the years, DOS has monitored his status but has not been able to do anything.  But the story is told through the lives and eyes of all the folks on the 7th floor... Blake - We all need one. A selfless assistant to a powerful person who loves his cat, his mom and his position.   Nadine- the best.  Everyone’s confidant. Her scene with Mike B- fantastic Daisy- o