Satellite Sisters

Women's Humor, Health and Happiness. Award-winning pep talk for modern women. Hosted by Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan, real sisters with very different lives, Satellite Sisters informs listeners daily lives with entertaining conversation, smart advice and positive support. With laughter and friendship, Satellite Sisters tackles life transitions and decisions, current events + trends, family/friends + pets, health + wellness, culture + entertainment, TV and film, work + careers.

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Satellite Sisters 111114: International Fashion...
Lian and Julie on the Tuesday show:   Lian's Books are the Kindle Daily Deal on November 11th only! Here's the link http://tinyurl.com/q784pc8  A Russian/Texan Wedding Asian Summit and International Fashion Incident Big Mayo: Hellman's vs. Just Mayo Tide Pods Consumer Alert Big Money Divorce: Who gets the hand tools? The Mommy Lifestyle. Julie and Lian disagree on this article in the New York Times: Our Mommy Problem  Taking Family Leave if you're a new father What Mia did: Whose German shepherd is that?  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.
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Satellite Sisters 110914: Amy Poehler Lovefest;...
Satellite Sisters 110914: Julie, Liz, Monica and Lian discuss:   Amy Poehler Lovefest: Click here to find the audiobook of Yes, Please at the Satellite Sisters Audible URL .  Julie Practices Diplomacy Lian goes back to the Seventies Movie & Book recommendations: St. Vincent and Funny books by Funny Women Monica's Birthday Faux Fur: The Story Continues and another installment of Whose Bright Idea Was That? Monica's Grocery store becomes a What?  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.
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Satellite Sisters 110414: Car Talk Remembrance;...
Julie and Lian on a Tuesday:  Election Day November is Alzheimer's Month: a movie and a book to recommend. Book: Click here for more information about the book Slow Dancing with Stranger News from the Satellite Sisters ArchivesL When the Tappet Brothers met the Satellite Sisters. A Good-bye to Tom from Car Talk Lisa Kudrow, our close personal acquaintance, on The Comeback Congratulations to the women of BlogHer! Hear about our connection Cleaning Quiz and How Clean is your Hotel Room? TV talk: Viking Crusies set sail with Masterpiece once again; The NYT writes about Red Wine on TV; and Death Comes to Pemberly... but not soon enough.  And, Pottery Barn jumps the shark   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.
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Satellite Sisters November 2, 2014: The Next G...
On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz and Julie are joined by Next Gen Satellite Sister niece Meghan.  News, talk and laughs include: Sheila's daughter Ruthie scores a major prize. Julie and Meghan have a Halloween recap. Liz's bedroom ceiling collapsed but she carries on Richard Branson on the Virgin Galactic crash And Bruce Springsteen is smarter than all of us.  Check out his reading list here. Plus Prosecutor Meghan's thoughts on the Oscar Pistorius sentence. Julie's questions about Take Your Parents To Work Day And weekend political robocalls from celebs? Whose bright idea was that?     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.
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Satellite Sisters 102814: Kale News; Parking Sp...
Lian and Julie connect on the Tuseday show:   Ebola comes to Brooklyn... and so does Julie Lian uncovers a mystery at a neighborhood Opne House Martha Stewart speaks out and we love it Parking Space Apps: Good Idea or Affront to Democracy Toast Update!  Magazineland: A new veggie that Julie will hate and a term you can drop with the cool kids Picks & Pans: The Judge and The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Find the book here:  http://www.amazon.com/Orphan-Train-Christina-Baker-Kline/dp/0061950726# Halloween   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.
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Satellite Sisters october 26, 2104: Liz, Sheil...
On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz, Sheila, Monica and Lian tackle: - Why you need to continue to support serious journalism.  Exhibit A?  Today's Front page story in Thew New York Times.  - Lian's neighborhood meeting gone totally off the rails. - Sheila's daughter has a job interview with "an A-list director."  She won't say who but she will say what advice she has offered. - Monica has deep and thoughtful organizing advice from expert Marie Kondo. - Liz reviews Cafe Gratitude and its not sure what she's really feeling is gratitude. - Chia seed poisong? Sheila comes close. Then she has a message for Renee Zellweger.    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.
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Satellite Sisters 102114: Oscar de la Renta & O...
Lian and Julie connect:    The Two Oscars: One who loves women and one who doesn't. To read Anna Wintour's tribute to Oscar de la Renta, click here: http://www.vogue.com/3285461/anna-wintour-remembers-oscar-de-la-renta/ Women in the News: Mrs. George Clooney and Ms. Monica Lewinsky News from Russia: A suspicious murder and more Jumpsuit News Topiary Trends: Hello Tom Turkey Stuff I learned in Magazines: A compendium of facts from Entertaining Tips, to Foods that Boost Immunity to Creating Red Lips that Last     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.
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Satellite Sisters October 19, 2014: Julie, Liz...
On today"s Satellite Sisters, Julie, Liz and Lian tackle the world including: Julie's latest news from Dallas on the Ebola panic. Liz's struggle with the Cloud. Lian's favorite seasonal headline + a night at the theatre. Plus the sisters debate whether egg freezing is a corporate benefit that supports women or a test that just adds more professional pressure.  We launch Operation Sea Turtle and discuss what it takes to get wetsuit-ready for the holidays. And we comment on yourFacebook posts from throughout the Satellite Sisterhood.  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.
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SS101414 Reload : Road Trip, News Round-Up, Mar...
This is a reload of the 101414 show.    Julie and Lian connect on the Tuseday show   Heartland Road Trip America's Snobbiest City News: Free after 17 years. Katies Couric's interview with Susan Mellon. You can find the interview here: http://news.yahoo.com/katie-couric-interviews-susan-mellen-freed-from-prison-after-17-years-200940337.html Ebola Update Where in the World is Kim Jong Un.  Plus: Martha vs Gwyneth Tuesday Trends 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.
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Satellite Sisters 101414: Heartland Tour; Julie...
Julie and Lian connect on the Tuseday show   Heartland Road Trip America's Snobbiest City News: Free after 17 years. Katies Couric's interview with Susan Mellon. You can find the interview here: http://news.yahoo.com/katie-couric-interviews-susan-mellen-freed-from-prison-after-17-years-200940337.html Ebola Update Where in the World is Kim Jong Un.  Plus: Martha vs Gwyneth Tuesday Trends 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.
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Satellite Sisters 101214: The JV Team on Person...
The JV Team is Back: Sheila, Monica and Lian manage to connect: Sheila tries to teach her class about Malala Monica tries to get eyeglasses Lian has a cautionary tale about wearing a jumpsuit in a Porta Pottty Important News about Pan Pizzas, Wedding Announcements, Dogs in Grocery Stores Plus, we all Dare to Recharge through Resentment, Saying No and Swimming  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.
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Satellite Sisters 100714: Picks n' Pans; News U...
Lian and Julie connect for the Tuesday show: Nana nearly kills Flat Stanley Lian on being brave and opening yourself upto critiques. Lessons learned thanks to Annablle Gurwitch From the news: Ebole Update, Nobel Prize, and making Decisions to make you happy Picks n' Pans: A book, A movie and cat food.  Julie picks The Zhivago Affair: The Kremlin, The CIA and the Battle fro the Forbidden Book by Peter Finn and Petra Couvee. More about the book here: http://zhivagoaffair.com Updates on Toast and Breast Pumps Lessons from the People Magazien Covergae of George Clooney's Wedding Satellite Sisters Twin City Meet-up!    Want to try an audiobook? Check out the special offer from Audible at audiblepodcast.com/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.
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Satellite Sisters October 5, 2014: Julie, Liz, ...
On today's Satellite Sisters, Julie, Liz, Sheila and Lian tackle: Lian's rare Sheila sighting in her aquatic environment Julie's breaking Ebola news from her Dallas neighborhood Liz and Sheila's report from their showing of Gone Girl.  It had its own twist. Lian watches The Fault In Their Stars alone.  Thank goodness. Plus a recommendation for a new show on CBS Sports Network that you have to check out.  It's called "We Need To Talk" but you can call is Satellite Sisters Sports.     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.
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SS093014: College Admissions, Banned Books, New...
Lian and Julie connect and chat about;   Liz's Land's End Birthday Suit Lian goes international with a new committment to American Women for International Understanding. To learn more about the organization, please click here.  To like the AWIU facebook page, click here. And out Twitter handle it @AWIU2   News Tid Bits: Honk Kong, The HFL and the Volcano Issues in Education: Book banning in Dallas and Video Applications at Goucher College The Plastic Surgery we'll never get: Banana Roll Sister Sassenach: The Honeymoon's over for Claire and Jamie. We recap this week's midseason finale.  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.
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Satellite Sisters September 28: Julie, Liz and...
Awesome wedding, George and Amal.  So many nice touches, including the boat parade on the Grand Canal and burner phones for all guests  W'd like to hate you but we just can't.  Have a long and happy life together. Moving on with our lives, Julie, Liz and Monica cover: Julie's Notes From Nana:  Advice for Bill and Hillary about how to be grandparents Monica's list from Epicurious of food words that are often mispronounced, including by us. Arianna and Kobe:  According to the New York Times, they have more in common than you think.  Liz is not surprised. Pepperidge Farm False Start:  Liz has a bone to pick with Pepperidge Farm.  Or does she? Farewell, My Captain. We say our own fond family farewell to #2 Derek Jeter.       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.
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Satellite Sisters 092314: Outlander Wedding; Ba...
Julie and Lian Connect for the Tuesday show:   Back from Brooklyn: Nana goes on assignment. Rules for post-baby grandparent visits. Plus, Baby products we love. And, check out Satellite Sisters Jill's Baby Month books here: Social Science News: Sad Dads in the Empty Nest and The Good News about Delaying Adulthood.  Tuesday Trends: Fashion News from Chicos and Food Wins & Fails Movie Recommendation: Words & Pictures plus, Sister Sassenach: the Wedding!!!!!! 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.
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Satellite Sisters September 21, 2014: Liz, Shei...
On today's Satellite Sisters, we get some of Sheila's connectivity issues straightened out.  For now. In the line-up: Lian's Shares Her Worst Girls' Night Ever Sheila Rocks Back-To-School Night Liz Has Some Health Headlines Including This One From The New York Times:  Paleo, people! Get Your Amber Goggles. It's A Whole Lifestyle Now! Plus Lian's review of Ben Stiller's THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY.  In short:  Much better than she expected. And Liz's review of THE GUEST with Dan Stevens.  In short: Pretty much the opposite of Downton Abbey in every way. In a good way for a small percentage of Satellite Sisters listeners.     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.
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Satellite Sisters 091614: Heat, Fire and Pneum...
Lian and Lian do a Tuesday show? Yes, they do.    Baby Update from Brooklyn Liz gets an unexpected diagnosis which explains that horrible hike in Jackson Hole This Week in the NFL, Scanadla-wise: Why the NFL Must Get a New Commsioner and Who It Shoudl Be?  Scotalnd Yes and Outlander YES!!! Plus, Don't Let the Turkeys Get You Down   Love podcasts? Then you'll love audiobooks. Check out all the titles on Audible and download one for free using the special Satellite Sisters URL; http://www.audiblepodcast.com/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.
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SS091414: Smart Phone Epiphany; Liz's World Tra...
Satellite Sisters is back! Monica, Liz and Lian connect and discuss:    Monica's Smart Phone Epiphany Liz's World Travels from Guatamal to Australia to Turkey Lian survives the One Direction Rose Bowl Siege Plus, Recline rage, Endless Pasta, Neil Young Bombshell & Exploding Shoes   Want to a great audiobook? Liz recommends The Things They Carry by Tim O'Brien, read by Bryan Cranston . Find it at Audible and downlaod for free: http://www.audiblepodcast.com/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.
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SS090914: Fall Series Premiere! News Round-up, ...
Satellite Sisters is back! Lots to talk about on our Fall Series Premiere.    Julie round up the News of the World from August: Iraq, Putin & the Ukraine; and more Other shocking news: Scotland Independance? And Hello, Kitty is what? Plus, The NFL's shameless handling of the Ray Rice domestic violence case On the personal side: New Baby in the Family! New Kid in College!  Plus, Sister Sassenach, our new weekly round-up of Outlander!    Thanks to Audible for their support of Satellite Sisters. To download your free audiobook, please visit http://www.audiblepodcast.com/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.
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SS Classic 112408: Rollercoaster; Human Cannonb...
A Satellite Sisters Classic from our Madness & Mayhem special series:   Lian rides a rollercoaster Julie heads to the Texas State Fair and meets the Human Cannonball Family Monica supports Miss USA and Sheila has the usual Madness 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.
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SSClassic050908:Julie Goes to Iraq & Entertaini...
A Classic from May 2008:   Julie goes to Iraq  Entertaining Sheila goes to Iron Man Birthday Wishes Winners of the Most Embarrassing Mothering Moments contest   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.
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SSClassic 080808: Olympic Opening Ceremonies, W...
A Satellite Sisters Classic from 080808!   Olympic Opening Ceremonies (well... from Beijing!) Words we Mispronounce Save The Children     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.
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SSClassic081408:Sheila's Leg Wounds, Lab Rats a...
A Satellite Sisters Classic. Monica's pick as her fave show from 2008! hahahaha.    Sheila gets a leg wound The Lab Rats go to work And Monica has Listen Up with Duffy 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.
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SSClassic102408:Entertaining Sheila, Bono Sight...
The Intra-Sister Costume is announced ; Monica in the house! Full report about Maria Shriver's Annual Women's Conference. One word: Bono; Entertaining Sheila reviews Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist; Jim & Edna's Excellent Adventure Part III: the drive from Portland to Santa Monica 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.
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