Lian Dolan of the Satellite Sisters talks to Claire Cook. Ready to Shine On in 2016? So are we. Listen up to bestselling novelist and re-invention expert Claire Cook on how to grow AWESOME instead of OLD! The personal and profession pep talk you need to kick off the new you in the New Year.    More about Claire:  CLAIRE COOK wrote her first novel in her minivan at 45. At 50, she walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the movie adaptation of her second novel, Must Love Dogs, starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. She is now the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of 15 books and a sought after reinvention speaker. If you have a buried dream, take it from Claire, it is NEVER too late! Claire has reinvented herself once again by turning Must Love Dogs into a series, as well as writing her first nonfiction books, Shine On: How To Grow Awesome Instead of Oldand Never Too Late: Your Roadmap to Reinvention (without getting lost along the way), in which she shares everything she’s learned on her own journey that might help you in yours.   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 re-cap the latest episode of the CBS Drama Madam Secretary called The Middle Way.    Foreign Diplomacy Domestic Diplomacy The End of the World as we know It   Plus:    Blake has a Big Solo Madame Secretary has Big Shoulders and Nadine has A BIG son 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 re-cap this week's episode of Satellite Sisters. On the podcast this week, things happen! Correction for getting the wrong pig farmer Vow to be kinder to Lady Cora but...   Finally! Things are a Happening!    Let's Put on a Wedding!  Let's Edit a Magazine! Let's have a Have a Baby! Let's Emasculate Dr. Clarkson!  (we can take each of these separately)    In the Battle of the subplots:   daisy/Moseley and the Farm Sprat vs. Danka Thomas visits the ghost of Downton's future   My favorite is the Say Yes to the Dress subplot   And Mercifully, TOM RETURNS!!!!!   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, Julie and Monica tackle: The Stand-off in Oregon:  Monica wants us to know about a Bend, Oregon demonstration called Birders Against Bullies.   The Pulpwood Queens in Nagadoches, TX:  Julie represented the Satellite Sisters at the Pulpwood Queen Girlfriend Weekend 2016. Real Life Iranian Prisoner Exchange Meets The Movie Bridge of Spies: Liz has observations about diplomacy in real life and in Hollywood. Netflix Trial:  Monica is breaking down and trying Netflix due to social pressure at work.  It should be good company after her root canal this week.  Love/Hate Relationship with Facebook:  Liz has a bone to pick with Facebook.  Do they really need to call out her saggy neck.  Really? Satellite Sisters Salute to David Bowie:  A special story of David Bowie supporting young artists from Bruce Springsteen to Butterfly.  Liz sets out some future goals:  One EGOT and a Grand Slam.  The EGOT is the rare case of performers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.  Liz has ATTENDED 3 out of 4 so if you want to send some Grammy tickets her way, she can lock that up. Plus, she has attended 3 out of 4 Grand Slam events:  The US Open, The French Open and Wimbledon.  Australian Open tickets, anyone?? Anyone?  And a suggestion for Valentine's Day.  Why not host a You're The Best Party for your Satellite Sisters?  Give it a go.   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.

The Satellite Sisters Tuesday Podcast, plus the Downton Abbey Re-Cap. On the show today, Julie and Lian cover the unexpected death of David Bowie and his brilliant and beautiful life.    Plus: Two Sisters, Two Moves: Julie funds her 'right-sized' homes after two years of looking at everything in Dallas. Lian prepares for her oldest sons departure after 2.5 years of being roommates, Brookes moves out.   Sports Pod: The National Championship Game between Clemson and Alabama. Lian calls for Nick Saban to step up on behalf of all college athletes. Plus, Congrats to Carli Lloyd and waiting for updates on the National Figures Skating competitions.   Julie reviews Carol and other Friendship News.  Lian on Apps she'll never use     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 Re-cap Madam Secretary, the CBS drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Created by Barbara Hall and EP'd by Lori McCreary & Morgan Freeman. In the episode entitled, 'Unity Node," Madam Secretary is on the move to save the world, create peace and fulfill her mandatory volunteer work at the kids' school.    Lian and Julie discuss:   The Emotional and Political aftermath of the Maria Ostrov Assassination Shades of Blue, from moods to jackets Volunteer Work Kills       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 tackle the world. Julie would have skipped the show if she had won Powerball, but that was not to be.  First the crazy tale of Sean Penn going to interview El Chapo.  Everyone in the world has an opinion on this and so do we.  We've also got some questions:  What do you think his actual goal was?  Would you feel differently if he was a journalist? And if you've already seen Narcos on Netflix, do we really need to see this movie get made too? Plus, Sean Penn,  Julie Dolan would like to introduce you to Kim Jong Un in North Korea. Julie's got her insights about the H Bomb explosion this week.   Julie and Liz both have their favorites on today's list in the New York Times Travel section  52 Places to Go in 2016. Mozambique, anyone?  Bordeaux?  Julie's thinking Scandinavia.  How about you?   Liz survives "The Week With No Shoes" despite being at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Explanation, please.  And have you heard of The Girls Lounge? Liz was there.  Julie closes with our look at upcoming entertainment events:  The Golden Globes, Madam Secretary, Downton Abbey and the premiere on Feb 8 of Samantha Bee's upcoming new show Full Frontal on TBS.   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 are back with the first podcast of 2016.  News, talk, laughs and TV Re-caps. It's bittersweet to re-cap the last season of Downton Abbey on our segment Downton Gabbey, but as Lord Granthem says on this week's episode, "We're off. " All the fun, the fashion, the best lines and Carson's sex life on this week's re-cap. (TMI much, Carson?) While we agree that many residents of our favorite corner of England are a little grumpy this week, we have high hopes for Season 6, including rehab for Lady Cora and a break out year for Edith and Mary. Bring back Tom! Please.   Thanks to Audible for their support of Satellite Sisters. Try a Free 30 day trial at our special URL: http:///www.audiblepodcast.com/sisters  . We recommend the delightful social history To Marry and English Lord by Carol Wallace. To Marry An English Lord From the Gilded Age until 1914, more than 100 American heiresses invaded Britannia and swapped dollars for titles - just like Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham, the first of the Downton Abbey characters Julian Fellowes was inspired to create after reading To Marry An English Lord. Filled with vivid personalities, gossipy anecdotes, grand houses, and a wealth of period details-plus quotes and the finer points of Victorian and Edwardian etiquette - To Marry An English Lord is social history at its liveliest and most accessible. 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 are back with the first show of 2016. It's bittersweet to re-cap the last season of Downton Abbey on our segment Downton Gabbey, but as Lord Granthem says on this week's episode, 'We're off. " All the fun, the fashion, the best lines and Carson's sex life on this week's re-cap. (TMI much, Carson?)  Plus: 7 Holiday Adventures for Julie, including movies, book and TV recommendations Lian announces her Theme for 2016 and Julie jump on the bandwagon. Plus, we offer up the inspiring themes that the satellite Sisterhood offered up at our Facebook page.  Julie is headed to The Pulpwood Queens Author Event in Nagadoches, Texas.  Plus, Affluenza Mom News from New York: Raccoons invade Brooklyn Martha Stewart invades the Four Season   Special thanks to Audible for supporting this podcast. Use our special URL for a free 30 day trial : http://www.audiblepodcast.com/sisters . We recommend a social history title that will appeal to all Downton Abbey fans-- To Marry An English Lord- by Carol Wallace and Gail MacColl.      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.

Losties, rejoice! The satellite Sisters talk to Exceutive Producers carlton Cuse and damon Lindelof mid-series. Be transported back to a moment in time of the glorious TV show that bonded us all. Okay, not all-- but some of us-- in it's complex web of crazy good fun. Listen to hear Lian call for the death of Charlie, much to the shock of Carlton and Damon. And hear a really great answer to why the castaways were alway perfectly sweaty and coiffed rather than grimy, dirty and disgusting like they should have been. We miss you, Jack and Kate. We miss you, Lost.  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.

A pre-Olympic conversation with one of our heroes-- the wonderful Peggy Fleming. Someone get Julie smelling salts because she just might faint talking to her idol! As lovely on the show as you imagine her to be. Thank you, Peggy Fleming. You're the best!  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, Lian, Monica, Julie and Liz tackle the world including: Julie's Star Wars report - Sending off three generations of her family in Dallas to see the new movie The Force Awakens complete with young Benjamin in his Storm Trooper costume. Liz reports on going to see Sisters starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at one of those fancy dine-in theaters.  It reminded her a little too much of being on an airplane (recliner. tray, movie - you know the drill) but otherwise a good time was had by all.  Most of all she enjoyed the trailers before the movie, tipping her off to new funny movies by and about women for release in 2016.   Coming right up, How To Be Single with Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann and Rebel Wilson. Next, you can look forward to My Big Fat Creek Greek Wedding 2.  You go, Nia Vardalos Finally, are you looking forward to The Boss? Another hilarious-looking turn by Melissa McCarthy about the wealthiest woman in the world who gets sent to prison for insider trading.  When she gets out, she's got plenty to prove. "Nuff said. Monica had a series of unfortunate events that were car-related, weather-related and include words that are always funny together:  "locked out" and "in pajamas." Liz has a "Ship of Fools" installment.  Yes, people, it can get worse in her building. You have to the find comedy in sewage backups. Lian recommends steering clear of the play "Bridges of Madison Country". Who knew it was a musical?  Well, some things are just not meant to be.  Plus, she has kudos for the Satellite Sisters fans in Manhattan Beach, the staff at Book Soup at LAX, soccer icon Abby Wambach and tennis badass/Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year Serena Williams.  We love the annual neologisms list from The Washington Post. Are you going to enjoy?  Probsolutely.  For your holiday listening pleasure, we will be posting more "You're the Best" Encore interviews at www.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.

Writer Lian Dolan and Former Foreign Correspondant Julie Dolan re-cap the latest episode of Madam Secretary , the midseason finale The Greater Good. It's World War 3! And, for some reason, Madam Secretary is wearing a jumper! The Powers that Be head to a summit in Geneva with the Russians, the Ukrainians and her puffer coat. Plus, handsome husband Henry on board Air Force one to save his spy Dmitri. The world avoids war-- but not before personal relationships break down, spies are captured and a man with an RPG.  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 Satellite Sisters podcast.  Breaking news from Southern California and the closure of all LAUSD schools. Plus, 15 Things To Do When the World Feels like a Terrible Place.    Also on the show today:  The new Serial Podcast. Will Bergdahl's attorneys pull the plug on the new Serial podcast, thanks to the latest news?  Plus, Book recommendations. Julie pans a few novels: Euphoria by Lily Lee and The Privledges. Lian liked The Privileges by Jonathon Dee.  Tidbits: new from around the globe  RIP Lillian Vernon. Read her obit here.    Madam Secretary re-cap: The Greater Good Does not include jumpers on adult women 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, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan on the latest satellite Sisters podcast. This week, we cover business news from Companies We Love Too Much to the Bitter Business Bureau. From iPhones to Marissa Mayer. Plus:   Holiday Decorating Focus Group Low-Key Holiday Menu Offerings Gift-Giving Protocol Real Estate Updates from Condo Hell and Celebrity Listings Coming up: LAX signing and more   Thanks to casper for supporting Satellite Sisters. Use our special URL-  www.casper.com/sisters and promo code : SISTERS for $50 credit towards your mattress purchase.  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 Satellite Sisters Tuesday podcast. Today on the show:   Lian goes to the theater and people eat nuts! Whaaat? But she loved The Christians at The Taper.    Dog News: german Shepherds and Corgis on the front page Tidbits: Grammy picks Holiday Entertaining Pramesan Crisp Rose Bowl match-up and Insider Parade Viewing guide The Satellite Sisters are in full support of Sisters. hear that, Amy & Tina?  Holiday Dressing Do's and Dont's . mainly Don'ts.   Thanks to harrys.com for supporting Satellite Sisters. Please use promo code "sisters' for $5 off your holiday 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.

On today's Satellite Sisters, Julie and Liz tackle: The latest on our Satellite Sisters "You're the Best" book tour:  reports from Dallas, Portland and Bend.  Sales are brisk.  A good time is being had by all.  Thank you, Satellite Sisters and Misters!  Good news about Jimmy Carter being cancer-free.  We are happy for you, Mr. President.  Why Vladimir Putin should not become your vegetable vendor despite what he claims in The New York Times. Julie has shopped for vegetables in Moscow with a geiger counter and has some tips of her own. The awful news from San Bernardino, CA. The Los Angeles Times has a story about the two sisters of the female perpetrator.  Mark Zuckerberg and Pricilla Chen's new baby and their plan to donate 99% of their wealth to charity.  To those people who have a beef with how they did this, we ask how many billions have you donated lately?? Stay tuned this week for some of our new Satellite Sisters "You're the Best" Encore Interviews.  Coming up next: George Foreman, Robin Roberts and Julie's teenaged heroine, the great Peggy Fleming.  Plus, we've already posted classics like Nora Ephron, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Elizabeth Gilbert and J J Abrams. We are loving all your photos of your "You're the Best" gifts to your own Satellite Sisters.  Keep 'm coming on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Follow us @satsisters and use the hashtag #satsisters and #satsistersYTB.  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 re-cap the CBS drama Madam Secretary . It's a double re-cap, Episode 208 ( Lights Out) and Episode 209 (Russia) . It's all about Power Grabs and Polonium.  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 Tuesday show. We're back from Thanksgiving Break and we'll be talking about Thanksgiving and our book tour stops in Portland and Dallas. many thanks to the Satellite Sisterhood fro tremendous support of You're the Best: A Celebration of Friendship.   Plus: Holiday Gift Giving: The Science of the Perfect Gift Cyber Monday: The retail winners ( gap!) and the retail losers (julie!)  Holiday Stress: How to beat the blues Movie reviews: Creed Madam Secretary: Re-cap of Season 2, episodes 8 & 9 Thanks to our sponsore: Audiblepodcasts.com/sisters harrys.com with promo code sisters 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.

Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan, Monica Dolan and Lian Dolan on the Satellite Sisters Podcast . This week s show is all about the Turkey. Mostly. We talk Thanksgiving Prep as Liz prepares for her first Turkey and Monica prepares for her Cranberry Fest. Plus, how big a cutting board do you need?  Plus, Sheila and Liz recount their epic trip to Minnesota for the You're the Best Book Tour. Sheila gives Monica tips for the Portland Meet-up. Plus:   Liz gets her turkey on for the first time, Monica is concerned that she is under-preparing. Monica goes all in on Cranberries Sheila comments on the girls who want to be Boy Scouts. Lian and Liz on the Women in Hollywood cover story in the New York Times Magazine. You don't have to be a female director to appreciate the quotes. Plus, a preview for the You're the Best Encore Interviews this week: Roz Chast. Nick Hornby and more...        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.

Journalist and master communicator Tina Brown talks to the Satellite Sisters about her biography of Princess Diana called The Diana Chronicles.  Ten years after her death, Princess Diana remains a mystery. Was she “the people’s princess,” who electrified the world with her beauty and humanitarian missions? Or was she a manipulative, media-savvy neurotic who nearly brought down the monarchy? Only Tina Brown, former editor-in-chief of Tatler, England’s glossiest gossip magazine; Vanity Fair; and The New Yorker could possibly give us the truth. A fascinating interview because Ms. Brown is an amazing storyteller and communicator. Part of of You're the Best Encore Interviews celebrating the tease of our new book.  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 on the show, Julie Dolan, Monica Dolan and Lian Dolan connect and discuss the tragic events in Paris as well as a full round up of movies for the week. What to watch when it's raining, your sad or your husband wants to go to the movies: Spotlight; Brooklyn; and Spectre.    Plus:  Full Book Tour break-down:  Sheila and Liz go to St. Paul and shake up the Satellite Sisterhood at Subtext.  Julie throws down a book tour challenge. Dare to go to Dallas!  Plus, Urban Nana has some competition. Lian meets Charlotte in Pasadena.  Monica's big birthday activity. You'll never guess!  And -- spme neighbor news for downtown Abbey fans. 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 re-cap this week's episode of Madam Secretary: Catch & release. Lian Dolan is a writer and novelist who has written for TV and Julie has lived abroad for many years in Bangkok and Moscow and reports on foreign affairs for Satellite Sisters.    This week, the Madam Secretary triathlon:    Madam Secretary fly fishes Prof. Henry runs  and Dr. Eric Stoltz carves a chicken   Bess solves an Isis related crisis with the unwitting help of her brother, Some Kind of Wonderful Eric Stoltz.  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 do the Tuesday #podcast on Monday. It was a busy, busy weekend for the Satellite Sisterhood in Pasadena. We had a fun, fun meet-up in Pasadena on Saturday night that features laughed, photos and Nothing Bundt Cakes at the evens. And then we packed the house for the official book launch event at Vroman's Thanks to all for coming. What a fantastic weekend. It was a true Celebration of Friendship.    Up next, St. Paul , Portland and Dallas.    Plus:   First Ladies Desk from Julie. Margaret Trudeau makes a quiet comeback.  Julie's Review of Suffragette   Germany has some issues with the World Health Organization   Plus:   Madam Secretary Re-Cap: Catch & Release An American joins Isis and MSec is on the case. Plus, hello Dr. Eric Stoltz!    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 podcast is a broadcast of our live Book Launch event in Brooklyn's Powerhouse Arena for You're The Best: A Celebration of Friendship. Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Julie Dolan discuss the new book and read from You're the Best. Also in the house are the Satellite Sisters Next Gen: Fiona Dolan; Katherine Dolan Nordenson ; Meghan Dolan Saporita; Ruthie Marantz and Lauren Hinkson.    We also answer your questions and introduce the satellite Misters in our lives. Many thanks to Powerhouse Arena for their help and filmmaker Ruthie Marantz for producing the audio.      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.