Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Satellite Sisters Tuesday Podcast. Today we cover two potentially controversial topics on Satellite Sisters: Mommy Brain and Mommy Bloggers. Is Mommy Brain a real thing? Is that spacey, about to lose it feeling a real thing-- or just an excuse? New research yields surprising results that will make you re-think tossing out that excuse when you've lost your car keys-- again. Plus, a big Mommy Blogger calls it quits, saying that her blog was interfering with the "joys of parenting." And she signs off with a post that's making news.    Plus: Copa America tailgating menus  Adele shuts down a guy videotaping her concert Millennials in the News: More young people are living at home than at any time wince World War 2. We discuss the reasons why. It's not what you think. Plus, when Millennials do finally move out of the house, they don't want your 'brown Furniture," Mom & Dad.  How about an Unexpected Theme for Summer Vacation? Postal Lovers,start your engines. Read the entire USA Today article here Julie tells us all about Super Pants! Plus, Leave Jane Austen Alone     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.

Today's Satellite Sisters is a summer classic:  Sheila, Liz and Monica from July 17, 2011. Sheila unwittingly invents the Shop Local movement.  Monica talks about Portland's very own Carmageddon after Liz and Sheila describe the blissful quiet during the Los Angeles closure of the 405 freeway.  Our advice:  Stay home, people! Plus, Sheila reviews the latest products and services from her fave Duane Reade. Monica tells a small white lie to stay out late on a school night and she reviews the Friday Night Lights finale. Sniff.  All the years later, we still mourn.  Liz declares 2011 to be The Year of Steve Coogin.  Now that it's 2016, I guess we know how that turned out but we are still Team Coogin.  Love you, Steve.  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.

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesdays Satellite Sisters podcast. We're going deep on shallow topics like handwriting analysis. Do us a favor , write your name down and play along. Lian will analyze your handwriting based on an article from Real Simple Magazine with handwriting expert Sheila Lowe, the president of the American Handwriting  Analysis Foundation. Loopy D's? Slanted right? Signature give-aways? we talk about them all.    Plus: Graduation Planning: Food and logistics Moms in the news: Chewbacca Mom and Golf Cart Mom Voter Registration: A surge in California registration, including my two sons. Should their vote REALLY count as much as mine? Hmm... Stories from The Onion? Or a Legit News source? Julie explains Tuesday Trends: Alcoholic Soft Drinks Caffeinated Sneakers  Outlander Commentary: Sister Sassenach is back   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.

On today's Satellite Sisters podcast. Liz, Julie and Lian tackle: Julie saw a movie so bad that she and her husband had to come home and watch a good movie to wipe the bad one out of their memories. What was bad and what was good? One was Nice Guys.  One was Spy. You guess.  On a related movie note, Liz does not understand what the internet's problem is with the new Ghostbusters.  Come on, people! The Satellite Sisters are excited about the combination of Melissa McCarthy, Kristin Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Paul Feig? And yet, there's a giant negative internet backlash from those who feel like this effort is "vandalizing a pop culture franchise to promote a feminist agenda." Are you kidding us? It's a comedy about ghostbusting.  Relax and enjoy.  Or don't enjoy.  Whatever.  You don't have to watch it but we intend to.  Circle your calendars for July 15.  Lian has some tips about the role luck plays in your career. Here's the complete story from The New York Times. She also has some gap year advice for Malia Obama based on this story from Sunset Magazine. Follow the National Parks journey at #59in59 Julie is on top of the sleep revolution being led by Arianna Huffington. Pajamas, everyone?  Yes! Lian's son is graduation from high school this week.  She is alternating between tearing up and outright sobbing.  Congratulation to all graduates but most of all to all the parents of graduates.  Don't forget to enter your photos in our Celebrations contest.  Post your graduation, wedding and college reunion photos on our Facebook Group or your Instagram. Just hashtag your entry #satsistersytb" and we'll do a drawing at the end of the month.      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.

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters on the Tuesday Podcast. On today's show, we talk about the TSA nightmare scenarios at airports nationwide and the #IHatetheWait social media campaign to put the pressure on the TSA to step up efforts before the summer travel season.      Plus:  Wedding Magic  Julie shares an inspiring wedding story.  Lian Goes big on Arts & Culture over that last 4 days: We Heart James Corden Lian and Liz goe to a panel discussion with James Corden and his Executive Producers discussing the Late late show with James Corden. behind the scenes secrets and information plus his creative goals for the show.  Books, Books, Books -- Lian speaks at the Literary Guild of Orange County and wraps her You're the Best Tour with 8 great authors and 400 book-loving fans Beyonce plays at the Rose Bowl. Lian listens as she heads to bed.  An Amazing Night at the Theater- Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks delivers with Father Comes Home from the Wars at the Center Theater Group.  Russian Doping Scandal-- State sponsored and still low budget Tips from Health Magazine on re-gaining your concentration. A new study on why dads stick around with Boys , but not so much with Girls Satellite Sisters Confession: We have acted as our own publicist, too 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.

Is your so-called put-together life killing you? Fashion publicist, working mom and straight talker Beth Thomas Cohen has advice for women who want to drop the act and get real. Lian Dolan of the Satellite Sisters interviews Beth as part of our occasional interview series.  Drop the Act, It’s Exhausting! is one woman’s call to all women to embrace the imperfections in their lives and to air their “improper” thoughts about relationships, love, sex, parenting, careers, self-esteem, and self-image. By no longer being ashamed or apologetic about how they "really feel,” women will become more aware of who they are and more accepting of themselves and one another. With wit, candor, and refreshingly blunt observations, Beth Thomas Cohen proves herself the prime example of how freeing, fun, and unifying it can be to drop the act and live a not so put-together life.   Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Act-Its-Exhausting-Put-Together-ebook/dp/B0157Y727C?ie=UTF8&btkr=1&ref_=dp-kindle-redirect   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.

It's the Tuesday Podcast with Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan and our Madam Secretary Re-Cap of the Season Finale. A totally satisfying show that included a near wedding, Furry Puffer Coats, Commencement Speeches, political maneuvers, romance blossoming & a spy exchange. Plus, Henry McCord is back in the kitchen and Tim Daly is cooking up waffles and fire pits. Well done, Barbara Hall and the whole Madam Secretary writing staff for creating a great viewing experience with just enough twists to keep up wondering all summer.    Plus:  Julie Dolan Goes To Waco and takes in the Chip & Joanna Gaines Empire including Magnolia, their new store in Waco. Plus, Julie takes in other oddities and a Rueben sandwich.  Lian Dolan Makes the case for returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. The Satellite Sisters join an international coalition that include Amal Clooney demanding the retune of the masterpieces to Greece. No one really cares that we are joint the coalition, but that doesn't stop us!  Julie Has some Grandmother News, including Lesley Stahl's new book, Becoming Grandma TidBits: Prince harry Killing It!  A new trick to remember your Passwords and keep them safe How to really Grill a Steak_ Forget warming up the meat. Salt and Pat Dry Instead Outlander Commentary: Blah, Blah, Blah, Jack, Duel!! Plus, we re-cap the Season Finale  of Madam Secretary "Varitus"     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 Dolan and Lian Dolan of the Satellite Sisters re-cap the CBS Drama Madam Secretary. This is season 2, Episode 21 called Render Safety Hot foreign minister takes over as PM   US & Russia are going to take care of the nukes—while Murphy's Station tries to take down dinesh   Alison needs to go to Hamilton and Elizabeth forgot to sign the permission slip.    Then Russia backs new PM, backs out of Render Safe plan, and Elizabeth almost takes off her trench coat—   “Copy That” – I love you. Copy that. Going to start using this on my own personal Murphys station   Murphy’s station survives tagerted drone strikes and goes on the lam. They have to kill 1 hour on street of Islamabad-  which is good because this ia a one hour show.    Henry is hungry so they break into a snack shop—oh wait, Henry is going to do surgery   I might accidentally impose sanctions on Canada…   I’m a powerful people pleaser…   China is on board with Render Safe.  Trench coat off..   Cat nap—trench coat on again   Because a depot full of nukes is gone…   And HS has them and promptly post a You Tube video   Meanwhile the office staff is rendering an official statement with a lot of snappy west wing dialogue and black and grey color palette Jay digs up the old guy out of the basement and the tow of them seems to be figuring out where the bombs are. It’s Jay tirn this weeke to give the moving speech. But the old guy doesn’t care—because he has actual theory not just rhetoric. Follow the science…   Tautology— same thing said twice in different words     But I know what we’re all thinking—Blake does Hamilton!!   Murphy’s station goes Private Practice! Doc Henry on the case. Henry gazes into the eyes of Pakistani prisoner and it’s all good..   Meanwhile Jay & the Old Guy- decide that Moldova is the key   Trench Coat Off as Bess throws down with Russian minister   Trench Coat on! Back in the office office  Daisy boyfriends who seems to do everything that involves a computer for the US Govt    Jose asks henry to give him last rites—which is not actually called last rites any more   Doctor arrives Science taken out Seal team in on Murphy’s station   Tries to bribe quakers school president—that was hilarious. Ride in air force oen!!   The Petrov kids are alive and well!!   Preview of Season Finale: Bess gets fired!?????   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.

Lian Dolan and Julia Dolan on the Tuesday Podcast. We cover news, fitness, college admissions and PIZZA. That's right, we are going deep on shallow topics- like Pizza. Julie has a theory on why Brooklyn is, in fact, the center of the universe and it has to do with a Pizza box made out of ... PIZZA! this sounds both intriguing and cargo-licious. It also sounds fairly unsanitary to eat a box that has traveled through the borough of Brooklyn. Lian is suspicious, but Julie's makes the case for Brooklyn.    Plus.. Julie's fabulous weekend at the Hotel Bel Air Lian's fabulous weekend at her college reunion Malia Obama takes a Gap Year and puts the concept front and center fro American Parents http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/05/dont-send-your-kids-to-college-at-least-not-yet/   and another: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/03/us/malia-obamas-gap-year-is-part-of-a-growing-and-expensive-trend.html?hpw&rref=education&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region®ion=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well   Frayng at the Edges : the Alzheimer's Journey through one patient's experience.  http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/05/01/nyregion/living-with-alzheimers.html   Empathy-- It can be learned.  Brooklyn: Pizza and Pigeons put it at the center pot the universe  GMA Results for Wearable Fitness Trackers vs. Phone Trackers The Biggest Losers can't keep the weight off. Here's why. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html Sister Sassanach: the Outlander Commentary   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.

NEW TO YOU!  Today's show is a Satellite Sisters Classic from May 5, 2008.  Sheila, Monica and Liz tackle the world - everything from whether to tell your colleagues what you make to Sheila's bunions.  Plus Monica's Believe It Or Not with a special theme:  Products The Lab Rats Will Never Test: Sexy Time Patch?  Seaweed Shirt? Galloping Hell Chili Sauce?  Did she make these up or not?     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.

It's Season 2 , Ep 21 of Madam Secretary- Connections Lost. This week on the show, bess & henry go to marriage counseling, build an Empire of Two and then Henry tears it all down with one bad decision. This week, we break down the episode one piece of clothing at a time:    The President wears Larry King's Suspenders The Secretary of State wears a Headband!  Nadine wears a Deep V Neck Suit Daisy wears Purple for Prince MSec in the Black Shirt with a white collar Henry wears a black t-shirt and goes Rogue.        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.

  Lian Dolan and Juli Dolan on the Tuesday Show. We're going deep on shallow topics like Martha Stewart's new has tag. Martha wants us to age gracefully with gardening and meditation. And she wants us to make sure we give her full credit when we craft, socialize and detox. Read Martha Stewart's 11 Tips for Aging Gracefully  and the go crazy with the hashtag #livingthemarthalife     Plus:   Julie is steamed up about Tom Brady And concerned about Johnny Football The New York Times profiled the royal party pallner and the article is filled with pomp, circumstance and good old fashioned snobbery. Long live the Queen-- and her party planner. To read the New York Times article here.  By Courtney Rubin   Cousin Hannah Kirshner has three 15-minute meals that you can make any night of the weeks. If you have eggs. Or Chickens.      Julie has Books for books, TV and more Our Outlander commentary. What's the French word for D-U-L-L?  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.

Starting off with a favorite tune from lovesexy,  Liz's fave Prince album.  On today's special Satellite Sisters, Julie, Lian and Monica talk about their longtime love affair with The Purple One.  Then we will share with you a replay of our show from February 5, 2007, the day after Prince's epic Super Bowl Halftime Show.  On the New To You episode, you'll also hear a return of Sheila Dolan's Smoothie Mondays! Listen. Love.  Share.  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.

This episode called Ghost Detainees starts off like any typical Madam Secretary...with breakfast.  The McCord family, dressed in tasteful blues, greens and greys is eating toast in their charming Goergetown kitchen. Liveley banter abounds about Mom’s big speech at the UN, mocking mom’s love for her horse Buttercup, and of course, the eternal relevance of Hello Kitty—   But by the end of the show, Henry had ratted out his OWN WIFE to Amnesty International  Can you say, 'Passive Aggressive Henry?"      In terms of storyline, we go back to Russia with Madam Secretary working on a  coalition to stop the terrorists El-Shahib and Henry working to get answers from the terrorists Dinesh’s wife HJHJHJHJHJ.    But then the stories intertwine and more deals with the devil are made—or in this case, the Ghost of  of Dmitri Petrov appears in the form of Dmitri’s sick sister who is back in Russia and arrested. Remember, young Dmitri that Henry recruited and then abandoned in Moscow? Well, Henry feels really bad, it’s making him unhappy and crazy and,  frankly, kinda unsexy as he snaps at his wife over his work failing.      In the middle of the show, we had some excellent DC-speaks with phrases tossed about like:   The Shark Technique The Human Cost     But ultimately, Henry is OUT OF LINE. As if it's not bad enough that Buttercup needs to be put down—Henry busts his own wife to Amnesty International. Whaaa?    Other points to discuss:    Daisy’s work out gear    Bathrobes at the ready at the weekend house 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.

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan host the Satellite Sisters Tuesday Podcast. This week on the show, we start out Season2 Outlander Commentary-- not quite a re-cap, but more than a passing comment. I see London, I see France, I see everyone's everything in France! Yikes! Who knew that the French were doing it ALL before Sex & The City. Julie and Lian certainly didn't. Our thoughts on this week's episode that featured Questionable Fashion, Foot Fetishes & Personal Grooming Atrocities. Where are the Kilts?    Plus:   The Pulitzers were awarded yesterday and Julie gives a shout out to the women of the AP for their reporting on Slavery & The Fish Trade in Thailand.  For a complete list of winners and links to the winning pieces, please click here: http://www.pulitzer.org/prize-winners-by-year/2016   Making New Friends when You're Older: The wall Street  Journal has some tips on making new friends when you and a grown up. And why you don't make new friends.  What Are the Skills Every 18 Year Old needs-- From Julie Lythcott-Haims, former admissions officer at Stanford. https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-skills-every-18-year-old-needs Lian Conquers her Hot Yoga Hang-up!   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.

Today's show is from our new series Satellite Sisters New To You. The Bitter Business Bureau discussion of hedge funds and the Lab Rats on Dark Chocolate bookend the show, with a full helping of news, talks and laughs in between.   Liz shares her celebrity sightings including John Mayer at the gym and Arnold + Maria in the park.  Lian on her spring break tour of Hoover Dam, Death Valley and several other places our parents never would have taken us when we were kids.   Monica explores the concept of finding your Googleganger - people out there who share your name.  What exactly are they up to?  Do you have anything in common?  Liz and Monica both have Googlegangers.  Lian does not. Apparently,she is the only Lian Dolan in the world.   This edition of Satellite Sisters New To You was originally recorded on April 18, 2008.  Even we are shocked about how relevant most of the discussions are.  Except maybe for the Arnold and Maria situation.  Don't forget about our Satellite Sisters Celebrations Contest happening on Facebook and Instagram.  Post your favorite photos of your personal celebrations with Satellite Sisters and Mists, hashtag those photos #satsistersytb, and we'll do a drawing once a month in April, May and June.  To order our book 'You"re the Best: A Celebration of Friendship" go to amazon or a bookstore near year.   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.

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters on the Tuesday Podcast. Today on the show, we ask the question: Outlander- to Re-cap or Not to Re-cap? Julie was so traumatized by the season finale of Outlander Season 1. But the Satellite Sisterhood wants her to carry on with this sexy, time-travelling adventure show. Julie will let us know if she's in- or not, for Season 2 of Outlander, also know as the season Jamie trades in kilts for leggings.    Plus:   Urban Nana is back in Brooklyn. hear about her Subway Fail. Plus, what else she's doing in the big city with her grand-daughter.  Satellite Sister Celebrations: The La Times Festival of Books, the Women's Retreat in Orange County and the Satellite Sisters Meet-up in DC. For a cnahce to win one of our books, You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship . Post a photo on Instagram or Facebook of your Springtime Satellite Sisters Celebrations and use the hashtag: #satsistersytb and tag @satsisters   The Most Googled Heath Questions from O Magazine: your questions and answers from Dr. Oz. Tuesday Trends: Jullie brings us the trends as she sees them  Outlander: To Re-cap or Not Madam Secretary:We re-cap the CBS drama  Desperate Remedies.  Or the one with the sawed-off suit jacket.  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.

Today, it's the Tuesday Show on Friday. Today it's Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on show. Lian fills us in on the details of the International Women of Courage celebrated hosted by the American Women for International Understanding. The event was April 7th in Los Angeles and honored 14 women from around the globe who have show tremendous leadership in the areas of human rights, the law, healthcare and other women's global issues. The world is big, but the theme was clear: Sisterhood. Building bridges of through a global sisterhood.  Plus, today on the show: Julie dedicates the show to a new member of the Satellite Sisterhood. Molly, we are thinking of you and your family.  The Panama Papers: No surprise that Putin's BFF is on the list. Who knew cellist scold make 2 billion?  Julie wants you NOT to watch Steven Soderbergh's new show But DO go see The Boss. Because the NYT said so.  This weekend Outlander returns! But will Julie make the journey with the time-travlling Scots this season?            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.

You are not going to believe this one.  Satellite Sister Lian Dolan went to Washington and got locked down in the Capitol Building.   On today's show, Lian tells Julie and Liz all about her long-awaited, momentous trip to Washington with her son Colin.  The reason for her visit was the ceremony to honor the International Women of Courage at the State Department.  Lian was invited to the event as part of her work for NGO American Women for International Understanding.   Much advance planning took place.  Who knew that spring break/cherry blossom season is a very popular time in town?  Not Lian!   Planes. Hotels. Reservations for tours of the Capitol and the White House.  She got it all locked in.  But then who would have guessed that Lian and Colin would be in the Capitol Building during the incident with the shooter on Tuesday.  They got hustled into a lockdown, held by the Capitol Police and finally released, along with thousands of others.  One problem:  their phones has be taken by the police and they had just one flimsy claim check to get them back.  That took days.  But meanwhile, she and Colin had an amazing day at Foggy Bottom.  The personal stories of the Women of Courage were very moving. Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden spoke.  Check of the photo. After Lian's report, Julie has a neighbor issue that she needs some advice on.  Is this request appropriate or too much? Liz has an update on her Aqua Zumba experiment.  She's also got a review of her night at the theatre with Sheila.  They went to see Women Laughing Alone With Salad at the Kirk Douglas. Described as a "gender-bending comedy vinaigrette, inviting everyone to savor this complex recipe of desire and shame." Sheila laughed so loudly that the women next to her asked her to be quiet!! Coming up this week, don't miss our Satellite Sisters Meet-Up at Slipstream in Washington DC on Friday night 6 - 8 pm or Lian and Liz's book signing at the LA Times Festival of Books Sunday April 10 at 11 am.  You will find us at booth #103 Prospect Park Books.   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.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan tackle a wide range of subjects from the serious to the silly. First, the awful news from Brussels this week.  Liz was in London when the news broke across the world.  The victims represent many ages, cultures, regions and ethnicities.  Here are some profiles from today's New York Times.  Julie uses the latest presidential candidate twitter wars about their wives to speak up for the importance of her regular First Ladies Desk features.  As she has always said, leave the ladies alone. On a lighter note, Julie is just back from a fabulous wedding in New Orleans and she has advice for everyone:  HAVE A WEDDING IN NEW ORLEANS!  She breaks all the reasons why NOLA is more entertaining than, well, than almost anywhere else in the world.  If you know anyone who is about to get married, spread the word people. Liz wants to talk about three new fitness movements.  First a story from the Wall Street Journal entitled The Gym Class Where You Do Nothing. This class is called Antigravity Cocooning.  We are not too sure that climbing in and out of those hanging cocoons sounds too safe..  Next up, the first 420 Games in Santa Monica.  We can't even explain. Finally, Liz's new deep water aqua aerobics class.  It's all good except for the soundtrack.  But next week's she's going to try Aqua Zumba! Of course, we have to discuss Boaty McBoatface. How can we not?  Plus, Liz reviews Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and is off to see the new play Women Laughing Alone With Salad.   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.

Lian Dolan and Julei Dolan of the satellite Sister re-cap this week's episode of the CBS Drama Madam Secretary. Season 2, Episode 17 Higher Learning   and we ask the questions, What's Worse? tracking the world's most wanted terrorist or going on a college tour with your mother, the Secretary of State!  Road trip for the McCord women-- and Blake!  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.

  Todays show is dedicated to long-time listener Laurie and her family. Laurie lost her college-aged son this weekend. We are thinking of Laurie and her family at this difficult time, coping with the loss of a young man who was obviously a bright star in their lives and in the lives of others. Laurie wrote that her son died after taking the part drug Molly at a concert.  For more information about the dangers of Molly or MDMA, please visit this website.  We dedicate this show to Laurie and her family.      Also on the show: #StayNoisy  The Idiot who runs the tournament at Indian Wells resigns after disparaging remarks about women. Best Response ever: Serena Williams' facial expressions!  In Defense of Bridal Showers: Julie says stop your whining about the length, the cost and the cupcakes and get on the Bridal Shower bandwagon Power Dressing: the author os the 70's classic, Dress for Success, is back with new rules for Power Dressing. And they include Culottes!  Niceties for the Modern Age: From Real Simple, a list of ways to be kinder and more generous in every day actions.  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.

On today's Satellite Sisters, we bring you a favorite interview we did about personal finance with Mellody Hobson of Ariel Capital and Good Morning America.  It's tax time, people, so we figured you could use the financial inspiration.   Mellody helps us think about all the issues about friendships and money.  Her first piece of advice is "Get straight with who you are." You have made life choices and career choices along the way.  Those choices have implications.  Accept them.     Next piece of advice is "Stop trying to keep up with the Jones'". If you can't afford it, you have to say so. A friend wants a fabulous destination wedding in Italy and there's no way you have the money to go?  You have to fess up early. You'll stay friends as long as you don't flake out late.  Picking a restaurant for dinner? Be sure it's something everyone can afford. Don't get into the habit of always treating if you are the one with more resources.  Your friends do not want to be your charity case.  A caller has a questions about money secrets.  Should you loan friends money without telling your spouse?  Even with the best of intentions, Mellody says everything needs to be on the up and up.  No subterfuge. No surprises.  And finally, how about loaning money to friends or family? Mellody says yes, as long as it's above board and documented.  After all, if you can't count on your friends to help once in a blue moon, who can you count on?  But never loan more than you can afford to lose.  For more "You're the Best" Encore Interviews from the Satellite Sisters, go to iTunes or www.satellitesisters.com.  You can listen to Bill Clinton, Peggy Fleming, J J Abrams, and Nora Ephron among other solid gold Satellite Sisters conversations.  To order copies of "You're the Best", try amazon, vromans or bookstores near you.   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.

Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the mid-week Satellite Sisters podcast. It's a St. Paddy's Day Special. No green beer and bow ties, but Julie comes with lots of ideas for saving St. Patrick's day from Debauchery and making it a great holiday again. Think craft cocktails and tacos, people. Plus, our own March Madness Cinderella pick: Holy Cross!    Also on the show: The news from North Korea: A 21 Year old college senior gets 15 years of hard labor for criminal mischief Body Language Mistakes NOT to make: No Eye-rolling & Watch Checking, please Don't Tell me to Smile: Why Women DON"T want to hear it  House work = Work Out! Not really. the depressing numbers about mopping the floor Dorms for Adults: you've graduated from college but you haven;t graduated from communal living International Women of Courage Awards: Lian gets ready for her trip to DC 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.

To celebrate the publication of our Satellite Sisters book "You're the Best", we are releasing a series of our favorite Satellite Sisters interviews over the years.Today we bring you novelist and Academy Award nominee Nick Hornby.  Hornby's been nominated for adapting the screenplays for An Education (2009) and this year's acclaimed Brooklyn from the novel by Colm Toibin (2015). He also adapted Cheryl Strayed's novel Wild for Reese Witherspoon.  His new novel at the time Lian and Sheila interviewed him was A Long Way Down. Lian discusses Nick's autistic son Danny and how that impacts his feelings about fatherhood.  They also talk about the movies made from his books including High Fidelity About A Boy and Fever Pitch.Sheila jumps and asks Nick if he has any single friends in Los Angeles that she could date.  Sadly, he says his pals are undateable. 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.