Satellite Sisters

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The Death of Kobe Bryant & Liz's Relationship with the athlete, Sting in The Last Ship, Travel Tid Bits Jan 28, 2020

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Kobe Bryant: A great athlete, a complex and complicated man. Such a sad loss. Lian cites this column about Kobe from Bill Plaschke in the LA Times. Liz tells the surprising story of how she originally met Kobe.

Julie's getting her info on the new coronavirus from either a reliable source like the CDC or longtime Satellite Sister Erin who writes about Hiding From The Virus in the Deployment Diatribes from her home in Beijing.

If Jeff Bezos can't keep his phone from getting hacked, how can we? But being smarter than Jeff Bezos, which is not that hard, it turns out.

Migration complete! Ready for book launch. Check out Lian's new website

Entertaining Sisters:

The Last Ship: We came for Sting. We stayed for the ship. Read this story about how The Last Ship was recreated after it's Broadway run.

Cheer on Netflix. Julie is all in and even check out Corsicana Texas, the fruitcake capital.

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Lian's Home Harvest, Julie's Putin Power Analysis, Liz's Jennifer Aniston Shout-Out plus Health Hodge-Podge! Jan 21, 2020

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Lian's got news! The first event to promote her new novel The Sweeney Sisters is scheduled for Mission Viejo, CA on Feb. 16, 2020. Yes, the book will be in the swag bag! Order your tickets here.

Lian Dolan's new novel The Sweeney Sisters comes out on April 28. Thanks for preordering the book online and at your local Indie book stores. It means a lot. Also, please ask your local library to order a copy. To follow all of Lian's activities, check out her new website.

Today's podcast episode:

Our NFL news has an LA real estate twist. Welcome to town, Aaron and Danica!

Bitter Business Bureau - The Schadenfreude Edition. College students say Tech firms are OUT.

Do you love fruits and vegetables as much as Lian does? Read the LA Times salute to The Kiwi Kween. RIP.

Entertaining Sisters:

Julie recommends The Bridge on Amazon Prime. A Swedish/Danish drama.

Liz is very happy for Jennifer Aniston. Happy SAG Award , Jen and we loved the finale of The Morning Show.

Uh, oh. Goop has a TV show. Liz also checked out the new Goop store.

Healthy Hodge Podge: Lian has a round-up of health news.

Breaking Dog Allergy News! https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/health/male-dog-allergy-wellness/index.html

Morning habits that set up your day https://www.self.com/story/morning-routine-habits

How much water do you really need? https://www.self.com/story/how-much-water-should-you-drink-a-day

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Royal News! What say we about Harry and Meghan? Plus Revolutionary Marriage Tip, Where to Travel in 2020, Film + TV Recommendations Jan 14, 2020

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Royal News! What say we about Harry and Meghan? Plus

Meghan and Harry's announcement about stepping down. We have MUCH to discuss. And by the way, congrats Canada!

Plus:

Oscar Nominations: Do we really have to go see The Joker? Liz is not feeling it. Instead she recommends the trio of Little Women, The Farewell and The Hustler. Nominations be damned.

Julie's got strong thoughts about Marriage Story.

Lian recommends Spinning Out on Netflix and Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist on NBC.

52 Places To Go. Great travel tips for the coming year from the New York Times travel section.

Lian's got news! The first event to promote her new novel The Sweeney Sisters is scheduled for Mission Viejo, CA on Feb. 16, 2020. Yes, the book will be in the swag bag! Order your tickets here.

Meanwhile, thanks for preordering the book at your local Indie book stores. It means a lot. Official publication date is April 28. You can do that here. Also, please ask your local library to buy a copy.

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Visions for 2020, Ghosn's Great Escape from Japan, Harvey Weinstein Trial + Books, The Sweeney Sisters News Jan 07, 2020

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We share our themes for the new year 2020. For Satellite Sisters, It's also the year of The Sweeney Sisters, Lian's new novel. Pre-order her book here. Her book launch will happen at Vroman's in Pasadena on April 28. Come celebrate with her. Lian also has a book event in Mission Viejo CA in February. Here's a link for tickets.

Julie has the exciting details of auto exec escape from Japan.

There are new charges against Harvey Weinstein in LA as his trial starts in NYC. Liz listened to both books about the Harvey Weinstein investigation and recommends them: She Said by New York Times reports Meghan Twohy and Jodi Kantor and Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow. Catch and Kill is also a podcast.

How did Netflix shoot the Sistine Chapel in The Two Popes?

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Holiday Cooking Tips, Best DIY Gifts + Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Travel Guide Dec 17, 2019

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Lian and Julie welcome cookbook author Claire Tansey of Uncomplicated:Take the Stress Out of Home Cooking. Claire gives us her expert advice on Holiday Food and Easy Entertaining. Find her recipes, book and videos here: https://clairetansey.com . Plus, we have Lian's Insider's Guide to the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl and Pasadena. Julie's got book recommendations for young readers. Her list:

Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly

A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry

The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue by Karina Yan Glaser

DogMan Fetch-22 by Dav Pilkey ( creator of Captain Underpants)

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Farewell Madam Secretary, Urban Nana's Best Books for Kids, Lian's Upcoming Book Event for The Sweeney Sisters Dec 10, 2019

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Farewell Madam Secretary, Urban Nana's Best Books for Kids, Lian's Upcoming Book Events for The Sweeney Sisters, Gratitude for Teachers

Lian's got news! The first event to promote her new novel The Sweeney Sisters is scheduled for Mission Viejo, CA on Feb. 16, 2020. Yes, the book will be in the swag bag! Order your tickets here.

Meanwhile, thanks for preordering the book at your local Indie book stores. It means a lot.

Lian will be on the faculty at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop in Dayton, OH from April 1 to April 4.

Registration starts December 12 and sells out FAST! Go here: http://humorwriters.org/2020-workshop/

Liz has been saying FINISH STRONG for a month. Now the New York Times agrees.

Her OTHER podcast Safe For Work made a list of the best podcasts of the year. Yeah! Need any workplace or career advice? Email safe@wondery.com

Farewell, Madam Secretary! Lian and Julie loved this show and wrap up their thoughts after the series finale.

Our favorite new real life elected official? The new 34 year old Prime Minister of Finland!

Julie's got a new plan for wrapping her book club gift exchange. We'll just see how that works.

Urban Nana’s holiday book list for kids (or grandkids!), Part One:

Little Mole’s Wish by Sang-keun Kim

Home in the Woods by Eliza Wheeler

The Big Book of Beasts by Yuval Zommer

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What a 34 Year-Old Glamour Magazine Can Teach Us, Beignets No Bourbon Tour of New Orleans with Kids, A New Holiday - Unsubscribe Saturday Dec 03, 2019

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We visit New Orleans, Salute a 30 year-old Glamour Magazine and Launch a New Holiday

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Lian has breaking news from a 30 year old edition of Glamour Magazine, Liz has a bone to pick with Jack Dorsey in the Bitter Business Bureau installment and launches a new holiday - Unsubscribe Saturday to follow Black Friday. Julie promotes her personal Beignets No Bourbon tour of New Orleans with her grandchildren. Visit these spots:

Audubon Nature Institute Zoo and Aquarium

New Orleans City Park

National World War Two Museum: https://www.nationalww2museum.org

Cafe du Monde: www.cafedumonde.com

Domilises Poboys: www.domilisespoboys.com

Paladar 511 Restaurant

Plum Street Snowball

Entertaining Sisters:

Liz recommends 14 Days with Felicity, a very funny podcast about Felicity Huffman calling from jail, and Lindsay Vonn: The Final Season on HBO. A great doc about a great skier we already miss.

Julie had one big issue with Knives Out (Talking to you, Daniel Craig!) and watched a Tara Reid Christmas movie so you don't have to: A Royal Christmas Ball on ion.

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Favorite Holiday Destinations, Flying with Food, Lian's Sous-Chef, Liz's Shrimpsgiving, New Music from Martin Davich Nov 26, 2019

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Our Thanksgiving Special! From Liz's Shrimpsgiving and Lian's sous-chef son Colin to favorite holiday destinations and new music from Martin Davich, we've got you covered.

The Edna Dolan Memorial "Flying With Food Report": Thanks to the L A Times for this report on how to get your Thanksgiving Dinner through TSA.

Listener List of Favorite Holiday Travel Destinations from our Facebook Group plus Top 10 List of Popular Places to spend the holidays from Vacasa Rentals

Martin Davich's new album is The Conversation. You can listen here on Spotify and order it here on amazon, here on apple. The song we conclude the podcast episode on is Paris Stroll.

Marty created this special Satellite Sisters holiday playlist for us on Spotify - some of his new music and some of his favorites.

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Brain Science, Sports Refs, Baking, Old Space Shuttles, New Prince Book Nov 05, 2019

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Julies bakes The Barefoot Contessa apple tart and Liz attends a college football game. What is this world coming to?? Plus Liz recommends visiting a retired Space Shuttle. Endeavor is at the California Science Center.

There's a reffing shortage for youth sports and Lian is sad about it. Plus, when's the best time to buy plane tickets for your college student to come home for the holidays?

Wait, what? We are using our brains TOO much? This new study says so. Excessive Brain Activity Linked To A Shorter Life? We don't get it. And why your kids should called their robot "it" not he or she.

Entertaining Sisters:

Liz recommends the new Prince memoir: The Beautiful Ones

And to support her new High Distraction Factor TV Strategy its Billy On The Street by Billy Eichner.

Julie's engaged in some Jack Ryan Season 2 fan outrage plus has the new The Joy Of Cooking on her gift list.

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Creative Sparks Fly! Plus Halloween Costume Dilemma and Dog Camp Graduation Oct 29, 2019

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Want to get back in touch with your creative spirit? We welcome Laura Holson, New York Times journalist and creator of The Box Sessions, a star-studded creativity gathering at 1440 Multiversity that Liz will be attending in February 2020. Hear about how she got back in touch with her creative spirit. Click on the link to read more and register for The Box Sessions. Other pieces about creativity from Laura Holson include this and this.

Julie recounts how close the tornadoes in Dallas came to her home and how much devastation remains. To contribute to recovery and rebuilding, go here. Meanwhile, the LA fires are too close for comfort for Liz.

In Entertaining Sisters, we recommend:

Four Weddings and a Funeral with Monday Kaling on Hulu

Good Behavior with Michelle Dockery on Hulu

Twla Tharp's new book Keep It Moving: Lessons for the rest of your life.

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