Satellite Sisters

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 Becky Books: 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...

So much lying and cheating afoot! College Admissions Crimes: The scandal we just can't quit. Today we tackle: Felicity Huffman Might Get Jail Time? And what's with the hand-holding?? https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-felicity-huffman-admissions-scandal-legal-20190408-story.html What's Up with the Harvard Fencing Coach?  https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/05/us/harvard-fencing-coach-under...for......

Is  snowplow parenting related to the college admissions scandal? We discuss. Brexit . Could it be going any worse? In a word, no. This  woman who feels no pain . It seemed cool until we read the part about her flesh burning. The right  restaurants for those of us over 50 . How to  talk to dogs . And yes we'd like to see them on court at the U. S. Open. Who wouldn't? Breakdancing in the Paris Olym...

The College Admissions Scandal is a story tailor-made for the Satellite Sisters. Remember, Julie was an admissions officer and Lian hosted a podcast called College Bound Chronicles. Today we tackle the news story we suspect will keep on giving. Best coverage is here in the LA Times . Plus, we just love the name Operation Varsity Blues . In other news, NASA lets us down. Really NASA? Not enough spa...

On this new Spring Break mini-episode, we discuss one of the biggest Satellite Sisters mysteries OF ALL TIME. What is happening in this 2008 tale of intrigue with Julie, the stranger and Zorro's slobbery tennis ball? Today, we give you a new intro and the entire original story then Julie shares her latest theories of the case. You will hear that Lian, Monica and Sheila can't believe Julie was so t...

Today we are joined by Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, hosts of the podcast Happier in Hollywood and showrunners for the new ABC drama The Fix which debuts March 18. Sarah and Liz talk to us about the excitement of launching their new TV show and what they've learned about leadership in the process. A VERY SPECIAL GUEST calls in to join us in wishing them luck. Plus, it's almost two years since they lau...

Lian's owns her big Madonna dance moment this weekend and has the costume change to prove it! Julie reads about The Invisibility of Older Women . Twice. Lian has a "you are beautiful just the way you are" message for the millennials who are reportedly getting plastic surgery so they'll look better on social media. Sad. Liz has a question or two about this NYT article about "Kidfluencers" and a #st...

Lady Gaga and Mister Gaga Bradley Cooper WIN the Oscar telecast. Shallow? We think not. We are still breaking it down. Here's the best we article we saw in the Washington Post . We loved the thrill of the documentary winners both long (Free Solo) and Short: Watch Period End of Sentence here on Netflix . Read more about it here . On the Oscars, we also loved the Nordstrom ad , the Nike ad voiced by...

It's Lian Dolan's Birthday. She's got thoughts on other celebs born today. https://www.onthisday.com/birthdays/february/19?p=2 http://www.bornglorious.com/birthday/?ct=/m/09c7w0&pd=0219 Oh, Jeff Bezos. Amazon announced they are pulling out of NYC deal . It reminds Julie of her sophomore year prom date. Really. Julie and Liz review their favorite things about visiting Argentina. Part 2 of our E...

Julie and Liz are back behind the mics after their epic vacation. Today, Part One of their travels: Hiking in Patagonia, Argentina. They share their learnings from this Patagonia Walking and Hiking Tour with Backroads . In other athletic news, we salute the dominant career of Lindsay Vonn , winningest American skier of all time, and the women who surf the big waves . Plus breaking news about the S...

Satellite Sister Monica Dolan calls in on her coffee break. We get an update on All Things Monica, including  her trip to Puerto Rico . Plus, Beth Howard, author of Hausfrau Honeymoon & Making Piece: A memoir of Love, Loss and Pie, talks to us about love, loss, learning German and, of course, pie. Find more of Beth's work here at her popular blog, The World Needs More Pie . Finally, Lian will...

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 informa...

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 a...

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  ...

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...

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. Learn more...

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 review...

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...

Julie has thoughts on George H. W. Bush, an Urban Nana report from Brooklyn and a review of the Radio City Holiday Spectacular. Lian tests recipes from Claire Tansey's new cookbook Uncomplicated, has advice from Rancho La Puerta on how to have a zen holiday season and speculates about the job skills needed to be an "influencer" based on the Palessi/Payless switcheroo. Liz has thoughts about Neil D...

Julie has thoughts on George H. W. Bush, an Urban Nana report from Brooklyn and a review of the Radio City Holiday Spectacular. Lian tests recipes from Claire Tansey's new cookbook Uncomplicated, has advice from Rancho La Puerta on how to have a zen holiday season and speculates about the job skills needed to be an "influencer" based on the Palessi/Payless switcheroo. Liz has thoughts about Neil D...

High energy today! Advice for Chip & Joanna Gaines on their new Magnolia TV, our #staynoisy report on women in the midterm elections, opinions on the sham process by Amazon to pick their HQ2, thoughts on taking a golden gap year and instructions on how to peel a boiled egg. You heard us right. How to peel an egg.  Thank you to our sponsors. Please use these urls to take advantage of their Sate...

Today's topics include Liz on the murder of Whitey Bulger in prison, Julie's tale of the swallowed Lego while Urban Nana was on duty and some compelling panda facts Lian wants you to know. Julie is going to tell you how to get into Harvard. Plus we recommend the new Netflix series Bodyguard, are skeptical we can pull off Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving DIY Decorative Turkey and wish Joni Mitchell a...

So much sadness about the Pittsburgh Tree Of Life Synagogue killings. We look for ways to express kindness and find joy. Plus our monthly book club discussion: Maureen Cavanagh tells us about If You Love Me - A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Opioid Addiction. Thank you, Maureen, for your advocacy and all you do for others at Magnolia New Beginnings. You can reach Magnolia's addiction supp...

On today's podcast, we remember the day we with spent with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the California Women's Conference hosted by Maria Shriver in 2010. Read Lian's original blog post from that day here. We are saddened to hear of Justice O'Connors Alzheimers' diagnosis. What a heartbreak. Also today, travel trends from West Texas - Julie recommends Marfa, the McDonald...

On today's podcast, Meghan and Harry's happy baby news could not make us happier. Well done, Sussexes! Special Satellite Sisters Shout-Out to this meteorologist who wore a special accessory on her weather cast. Her baby! And if that's not your choice, try Rent The Runway. New details on your work wardrobe solutions. And one last clothing note, we hear from the New York Times that dirndls are comin...