Our Summer Reading Spectacular with our Best Beach Bags Books List 2019 plus our interview with Jennifer Weiner about her new book, Mrs. Everything.

Star Wars Opening, Fosse/Verdon Screening, Lost Hiker, Cool Golfer and BIG Contest AnnouncementThe ONLY news in LA media this weekend was the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Land at Disneyland. But we've got more: Liz and Liz hobnob with Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell at the Fosse/Verdon screening, updates on the U. S. Women's Open golf winner with great name, problematic medical research for women, the apology from the hiker who was lost in a Hawaiian forest for 17 days and Julie's Tuesday Trend: Cash apps like Venmo and Zelle. Do you use them?? Like them?? Julie is not so sure. BREAKING CONTEST NEWS: We want to see your cheeseboards! That’s right, it’s the Satellite Sisters "I’d Rather Be Cheeseboarding" Photo Contest for Facebook & Instagram! The prize for two lucky winners is an ENTIRE YEAR OF CHEESE from Cabot Creamery! Thank you, Cabot Creamery for supporting our cheeseboarding efforts. Use hashtags #satsisterscheeseboarding and #CabotCheese on the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group and on your own Instagram feed. Complete details are posted on our website www.satellitesisters.comMissed any Satellite Sisters podcast episodes? We've got more than 800 of 'em. You can always catch up on Satellite Sisters episodes you may have missed over the years. Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Wondery.com. And we love when you share your favorites episodes with your own Satellite Sisters and Misters.Stitcher Premium: For ad-free versions of our show and many other great Wondery podcasts, go to www.stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use the promo code wonderyCOMING NEXT WEEK: We have a great upcoming guest: the wonderful author Jennifer Weiner, who's new book coming in June is Mrs. Everything.Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV.Follow us on @Twitter and @Instagram @satsisters. Like our Facebook Page for all our news.Join our Facebook Group to get in on the conversation.Visit our complete website satellitesisters.com.To email us, use info@satellitesisters.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's podcast, we recap the big family engagement party that Lian and Julie threw for Sheila's daughter Ruthie and Liz's 40th College Reunion at Brown. Plus, Julie had a family medical emergency when her son contracted Gullian-Barre Syndrome. Thanks to some excellent medical care at Columbia-Presbyterian from a Rothy's wearing doctor, he's better now but she's headed back to Brooklyn to provide some more family support.Missed any Satellite Sisters podcast episodes? We've got more than 800 of 'em. You can always catch up on Satellite Sisters episodes you may have missed over the years. Subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Wondery.com. And we love when you share your favorites episodes with your own Satellite Sisters and Misters.Stitcher Premium: For ad-ree versions of our show and many other great Wondery podcasts, go to www.stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use the promo code wonderyWe have a great upcoming guest: the wonderful author Jennifer Weiner, who's new book coming in June is Mrs. Everything.Listen to Liz's workplace advice show Safe For Work and the Madam Secretary recap show Lian and Julie do called Satellite Sisters Talk TV.Follow us on @Twitter and @Instagram @satsisters. Like our Facebook Page for all our news.Join our Facebook Group to get in on the conversation.Visit our complete website satellitesisters.com.To email us, use info@satellitesisters.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lian gives a shout-out to her Gen X people, Liz preps for her college reunion and we all say Yeah to billionaires giving it all away.

We salute some powerful sisters today: Peggy Lipton, Melinda Gates, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.

Welcome, Baby Boy Sussex, Dance is the new Kale, Long Hours vs Working Parents, and Kim Dower, Poet

Travel news today from solo travel tips to Martha Stewart's cruise line plus contrats to to author Annie Lamott on her wedding.

We start with our remembrances of Notre Dame, after yesterday's terrible fire. Then more from The Edna and Jim "I've Already Been To College" Update on the Admissions Scandal: It's not looking good for Aunt BeckyBooks: At the wonderful LA Times Festival of Books, which attracts more than 100,000 visitors, Liz went to panels featuring:Frederick Douglass Prophet of Freedom by David W Blight. It just won the Pulitzer for HistoryThe New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke by Jeffrey C Stewart. Just won the Pulitzer for Biography.Bad Blood by John Carreyroux, about Theranos, which we have discussed on previous podcasts.Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe about The Troubles in Northern Ireland.Bitter Business Bureau. Wait a sec. The Uber people are going to make $100 million dollars in a IPO for a company that LOST a billion dollars in 2018?? We could think of plenty of business ideas that could LOSE money.We love Abby Wambach and recommend her new book Wolfpack plus two really great interviews with her: TBD with Tina Brown podcast and Norah O'Donnell on CBS This Morning podcast on Stitcher.Stitcher Premium: For ad-free versions of our show and many other great Wondery podcasts, go to www.stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use the promo code wonderyLian announces two great upcoming guests: Poet Kim Dower, author of Sunbathing on Tyrone Power's Grave, and Jennifer Weiner, who's new book coming in June is Mrs. Everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Lying and Cheating Special: More College Admissions Crimes and author of Duped: Double Lives, False Identities and the Con Man I Almost Married.

Snowplow parenting, cheeseboarding, what we want in restaurants and what we think about all the Theranos stories: documentary, book and podcast.

The Satellite Sisters cover the college admissions scandal Operation Varsity Blues, the NASA fail on spacesuits for women and some audiobook, film and theatre reviews.

The Satellite Sisters discuss a strange tale of a dog, a slobbery tennis ball and an odd request from a stranger. What was Julie thinking?

Lian Dolan and Liz Dolan interview Sarah Fain and Liz Craft of Happier in Hollywood podcast, who have a new TV show launching this week. The Fx on ABC Monday March 18 at 10 pm.

Lian Dolan OWNS her Madonna moment and has the costume change to prove it, Julie reads about The Invisibility of Older Women. Twice. Liz recommends the new IMAX Apollo 11 documentary from NASA.

The Satellite Sisters discuss the Oscar performance by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper plus other highlights and give a special #staynoist shoutout to Emma Thompson.

Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan, Julie Dolan and Liz Dolan talk about Lian's birthday, amazon news, Part 2 of our travel in Argentina, new podcast news, Oscar predictions.

Three sisters review an epic adventure to Patagonia Argentina and the badass career of skier Lindsay Vonn. Plus South By Southwest premiere of TV pilot by Satellite Sisters Next Gen Ruthie Marantz called Rainbow Ruthie.

On this episode of Satellite Sisters, we talk Love & Pie with writer Beth Howard and snow tires and Puerto Rico with Satellite Sister Monica Dolan.

Liz and Julie are on Vacation in Patagonia, so Satellite Sister Sheila is behind the mic. We hear all about being the Mother of the Bride, Sheila's New Fitness Routine and a classic New York Times Wedding announcement. Lian reviews Stress Busters and Stress inducers. Plus we talk to Lauren Bates, founder of Wild Terrains, a women-only travel company.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.

Julie and Liz are in final prep for their travel to Patagonia. Lian will hold down the fort when they are gone, with special guests Sheila Dolan, Beth Howard and Wild Terrain: Group Travel For Creative Women.. TREND ALERT!! Breaking Free by Breaking Plates-- actually smashing self-doubt. From the LA Times. Yoga Breathing Actually Works! Read the detailed Scientific America article here. And Yoga and Veterans from the NY Times. One other way to calm yourself: therapy cows Maire Kondo. You in or out? Based on Kondo inspired donations, looks like many of you are in. Thanks for supporting our sponsors and using these special urls: Ritualhttp://www.ritual.com/sisters Use promo code sisters ThirdLove - http://www.thirdlove.com/sisters Joybird - http://www.joybird.com/sisters Kopari Beauty - http://www.koparibeauty.com/sisters Thank you to longtime Satellite Sister Kyra Sundance for recommending this place for Hooper's vacation while Liz is away. For more on Kyra and her fabulous work with dogs, go here. Our next book club book is Abby Ellin's DUPED. The appearance date is TBD but you can get started reading now. Full title is: DUPED: Double Lies, False Identities and the Con Man I Almost Married. Liz's other podcast Safe For Work was named by NBC News to their list of 10 Ten Career Podcasts and in the same week to Cosmo's Best New Podcasts of 2019. Go figure! 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.

Bitter Business Bureau: Creepy lech John Lasseter got a job? Are you kidding us? Plus travel, entertainment, trends and a podcast recommendation: Believed. Lian recommends the podcast about the Larry Nassar abuses called Believed. Here's the episode called How He Got Caught. Coffee. Here are the 10 best coffee cities in America. Travel: Liz and Julie are heading to Patagonia Argentina soon. Training and packing has begin. Drama! We grew up not far from the Stratford Shakespeare Theatre that burned down this weekend in Connecticut- the site of SO many school field trips and family visits that were our collective introduction to Shakespeare. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first episode of 2019! Lian and Julie share some themes for the year and Liz has Operation Sea Turtle health and wellness goals as part of a report from her annual physical. Plus: Julie recommends the Top celestial events coming this year. Liz recommends the New earthquake app if you live in Los Angeles. Entertaining Sisters: Mary Queen of Scots See the movie and listen to this episode of Tina Brown's podcast that includes an interview with the director and the historian. Roma Julie watched it on Netflix. First Man Liz is going to see this one tonight. Listen to Liz's other podcast Safe For Work to hear some great tips for starting your work life off right in 2019. The first two episodes of the year also include interviews with four fascinating women who have interesting career developments to share. Thanks for supporting our sponsors by using these special urls and promo codes: Ritual Care.com MeUndies Brooklinen Use the promo code sisters You can follow us on Twitter @SatSisters, on Facebook in our Group and on our Page, on our Satellite Sisters blog . Email is info@satellitesisters.com. 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.

We all aspire to civility and kindness in 2019. For inspiration, listen to this advice from Dr. PM Forni, our longtime Satellite Sisters Envoy of Civility who taught us so much. The ultimate Satellite Mister.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.

Thanks, 2018! Today, we review our year and how we did on the themes we announced in January. Then we interview writer/producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas about her inspirational new movie Second Act with longtime producing partner Jennifer Lopez. Insider JLo scoop! Lian has an insider's guide to the Rose Parade and Pasadena. Julie has tips for cooking for a big crowd over the holidays and Liz reviews some health and fitness goals. HOLIDAY EPISODES: In the next few weeks, Lian will be a special guest on Liz's workplace advice podcast Safe For Work and we will release a bonus Christmas episode with our last interview with Dr. PM Forni. We will also be doing some behind-the-scenes work on our blog and podcast platform. Thanks to our sponsors. Please use these special urls and codes: Salsa Basket Promo code sisters FabFitFun Promo code sisters Nectar Lola Promo code sisters40 You can follow us on Twitter @SatSisters, on Facebook in our Group and on our Page, on our Satellite Sisters blog . Email is info@satellitesisters.com. Want to share Satellite Sisters with your friends? Go to giftofpodcast.com and enter your email. You'll get a page you can print out and personalize with your fave podcasts (including us!) and a second page that explains HOW to listen and subscribe to podcasts. Perfect for giving to your friends in person or in their stocking! 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.

Our fond farewell to Dr. PM Forni, our longtime Satellite Sisters Envoy of Civility who passed away last week. We reminisce about the many thoughtful conversations we had with Dr Forni about why we should all be kinder, calmer and stronger. Here's his NYT obit. You will be inspired by his books Choosing Civility: 25 Rules Of Considerate Conduct and The Civility Solution: What To Do When People Are Rude. Plus we welcome Claire Tansey to talk about her new cookbook Uncomplicated. Lian tested the recipes at home! In Entertaining Sisters, Lian recommends Netflix movie Dumplin with Jennifer Aniston and the soon-to-be released Jennifer Lopez comedy Second Act. Want to share Satellite Sisters with your friends? Go to giftofpodcast.com and enter your email. You'll get a page you can print out and personalize with your fave podcasts (including us!) and a second page that explain HOW to listen and subscribe to podcasts. Perfect for giving to your friends in person or in their stocking! Thanks to our Satellite Sister Gretchen Rubin of the Happier podcast for creating this. Thanks for our sponsors. Please use these special urls and promo codes. Care Harry's Brooklinen Use promo code sisters MeUndies A complete Satellite Sisters website, archive and shop is here. HOLIDAY GIFTS: For great Satellite Sisters and Satellite Misters gifts from our online shop, go here. Click here to buy our Satellite Sisters book "You're The Best: A Celebration of Friendship" Check out Liz's workplace advice podcast Safe For Work. On a recent episode Liz interviewed Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, best friends and co-CEO's of The Skimm. Definitely worth a listen, sisterhood. To check out the newest Satellite Sisters merch, go to our shop here. To email us, use info@satellitesisters.com 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.