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SSWordWrite 2015 with author Eleni N Gage May 19, 2015

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Satellite Sisters WordWrite Festival 2015 author interview with writer Eleni N. Gage about her latest novel ,The Ladies of Managua. For more information about Eleni Gage and her book, click here. When Maria Vazquez returns to Nicaragua for her beloved grandfather's funeral, she brings with her a mysterious package from her grandmother's past--and a secret of her own. And she also carries the burden of her tense relationship with her mother Ninexin, once a storied revolutionary, now a tireless government employee. Between Maria and Ninexin lies a chasm created by the death of Maria's father, who was killed during the revolution when Maria was an infant, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother Isabela as Ninexin worked to build the new Nicaragua. As Ninexin tries to reach her daughter, and Maria wrestles with her expectations for her romance with an older man, Isabela, the mourning widow, is lost in memories of attending boarding school in 1950's New Orleans, where she loved and lost almost sixty years ago. When the three women come together to bid farewell to the man who anchored their family, they are forced to confront their complicated, passionate relationships with each other and with their country--and to reveal the secrets that each of them have worked to conceal. Lushly evocative of Nicaragua, its tumultuous history, and vibrant present, Eleni N. Gage's The Ladies of Managua brings you into the lives of three strong and magnetic women, as they uncover the ramifications of the choices they made in their pasts and begin to understand the ways in which love can shape their futures. 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 Word Write 2015: Author interview with Elyssa Friedland May 19, 2015

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The Satellite Sisters author interview series, the Word Write Festival 2015, continues with novelist Elyssa Friendland talking about her book Love and Miss Communication, a modern rom-com about digital detox For more about the book and the author, click here Synopsis Evie Rosen has had enough. She’s tired of the partners at her law firm e-mailing her at all hours of the night. The thought of another online date makes her break out in a cold sweat. She’s over the clever hashtags and the endless selfies. So when her career hits a surprising roadblock and her heart is crushed by Facebook, Evie decides it’s time to put down her smartphone for good. (Beats stowing it in her underwear—she’s done that too!) And that’s when she discovers a fresh start for real conversations, fewer distractions, and living in the moment, even if the moments are heartbreakingly difficult. Babies are born; marriages teeter; friendships are tested. Evie just may find love and a new direction when she least expects it, but she also learns that just because you unplug your phone doesn’t mean you can unplug from life. Host and author Lian Dolan and guest Elyssa Friedman talk about love in the time of social media what it's like to bring our a first novel and what all lawyers seem to want to be writers. 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 Fall TV Preview, App Review and Snoopy's Comeback May 17, 2015

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On today's podcast, Liz, Monica and Lian offer a Satellite Sisters Fall TV Preview, an App review and more news of the Snoopy comeback. Lian steps in for Urban Nana this weekend and hosts Julie's son, daughter-in-law and baby Josephine. But first there's some babyproofing to be done and some Martha Stewart guest room standards to be applied. It's all starts with the floors. Liz describes what she's up to this week - "the best week of the year on my job" means she just sits around and watches TV all week. Yes, people actually do that for a living but not usually her. She's happy to report that the new Rob Lowe/Fred Savage comedy The Grinder is hee-larious and kinda heartwarming. She also got to meet Snoopy, who is hard at work on his new Peanuts movie for the end of the year. Lian was not kidding on Tuesday's show. The beagle's on a major comeback trail. In other media news, major Satellite Sisters congratulations to Pitch Perfect 2, for being the #1 movie of the weekend. The actual words in the Wall Street Journal headline are PITCH PERFECT 2 TROUNCES ITS COMPETITION . Take that, Mad Max. And kudos to Mindy Kaling and The Mindy Project for moving to Hulu. We'll be there for you, sister. Glad we could save your show. That's what sisters are for. Monica announces that Uber has finally come to Portland, Oregon. Now she wants to know how it actually works. Plus, she's got questions about some other new apps including Airpnp, which Lian and Liz agree sounds awful for all involved. Good health news: even walking for two minutes during your work day is good for you, so Monica's on it. Bad health news: Are twitchy eyelids a medical thing, a stress thing or not a thing at all? Liz needs to know. Does it have anything to do with this news about stress? On the Satellite Sisters Facebook group, there are discussions about skorts - both pro and con. 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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Saving Mindy, Eating Crickets and more Post Office fails: Liz, Monica and Sheila May 10, 2015

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On today's Satellite Sisters, Liz, Sheila and Monica start and finish with Mother's Day wishes, first for all the mothers in the Satellite Sisterhood and last for our niece and Satellite Sister Next Gen Meghan who will become a mom for the first time next month. In other news, Monica files a complete trip report on her beachfront bargain hunt on Annamaria Island in Florida. Let Monica be your personal Trip Advisor. Sounds like it was a total winner plus it allowed her to hone an important skill to land the perfect rental. Negotiation. That's a first for her. She's also got some Portland food trends to share: Hams (yes) and Crickets (no). Sheila checks out the new sushi place in South Pasadena with less success, but she did hear about a couple of made-for-TV characters Rufus and Lucas. Or at least that's what she thought she heard over the din of the train. Liz wants to get everyone on the Save Mindy bandwagon. Minday Kaling is a longtime fave. We can do it, sisters! Liz also envisions a crossover Satellite Sisters episode for the fall. Mindy's got a new book coming out in September. Ours comes out in October. We are thinking joint tour! Or at least a little Mondy visit to the show. Yes! It's fate. Liz also recruits some help in the dream interpretation area. She does not understand a recent dream but is super glad that Don Cheadle is her new boyfriend. Thanks to Betty for posting this great story about growing old with your friends on our Facebook group. Tiny House movement meets Satellite Sisters movement. We are in. More thanks to Karen for her post about a major post office fail. But how were they to know the difference between Austria and Australia?? And do you want the backstory about the best little gelato place in Bend, Oregon? Bonta Gelato. Yes, you do, people, because it's part travel adventure, part love story, part agriculture heart and all Oregon soul. Just one of the many reasons the Sarellite Sisters love Bend. 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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SS050315: Royal Baby, Wedding Trends, Machu Picchu and Thanks, Millennials May 03, 2015

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Julie Dolan, Sheila Dolan and Lian Dolan on this week's Sunday podcast, tackling the world one cup of (bulletproof) coffee at a time. Royal Baby- The New Princess! The Post-baby Photos! The Grandparents' War and The Baby Name Guessing. A full report from Julie Dolan's Royal Desk Wedding Trends: From the New York Times. Who doesn't want to run a 10k before somebody else's wedding? Forget the Rice, Bring teh Sneakers from the NYT. Machu Picchu- Julie leaves in a few weeks and asks the question: Should I eat Guinea Pig? Thanks, Millennials: This time, the MIllennials make Fast Food Better! Plus, Saving Seats at EventsWhat's the proper etiquette for saving seats at big events? Julie discusses and incident Sheila introduces a new segment: The Post Office-- Fight or Flight? If you've ever had a migraine atthe Post Office, Then this segment is for you. Greek Yogurt at Home Montage of Heck-- the Kurt Cobain doc premiere's on HBO. 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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SS042815: Outlander, Book Recommendations, Dressing Thinner & Scalloped Potatoes Apr 28, 2015

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Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan going deep on shallow ( and scalloped) topics: Julie spends the weekend in Austin, Texas Lian on How To Really Dress Thinner. She has some thoughts for Bob Harper. Plus, Food news. Looking for recommendations for Yogurt Makers and How to Make Scalloped Potatoes. Here's a good basic recipe from Fine Cooking that involved a Classic White Sauce, so our mother would approve. Parenting Issue: Do you love your child conditionally even if you don't mean to? Julie and Lian discuss David Brooks' Op Ed from teh New York Times. Love and Merit Book Nook: Julie recommends Turn Right at Machu Picchu. Listen and hear here exciting news. Lian recommends the first 2/3s of A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. Plus, Outlander Re-Cap. More Swimming! Please. 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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SS042615: Lab Rats Test Facial Exfoliants Bruce Jenner Interview, Apr 26, 2015

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Liz, Sheila, Monica and Lian Dolan on the podcast today: The Bruce Jenner Interview- Moving, Illuminating and Fascinating The White House Correspondants Dinner-- Liz watches and gives the highlights Lab Rats Test Facial Exfoliators. Hear what they think about Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel http://www.peterthomasroth.com/p-272-firmx-peeling-gel.aspx Sheila recommends Iroha Green Tea Relax Day Mask http://www.shen-beauty.com/products/iroha-green-tea-peel-off-mask Dear Mothers of Girls, we apologize for our sons' lame-osity. Signed Mothers of Boys Global Dinner partners share stories Monica House Update Mashed Potatoes vs. Scalloped Potatoes-- a straw poll 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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SS042115: Vex Robotics Championships, Lilly Pulitzer at Target & Double Episode of Outlander Re-Cap Apr 21, 2015

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Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan on the Tuesday Satellite Sister Podcast: Lian's Epic Trip Southport Speaking gig Vex Robotics Championships in Louisville Tuesday Trends Lilly Pulitzer at Target Sister Sassenach: Double Episode of Outlander Re-Cap 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' Las Vegas Trip Report and Science of the Obvious Apr 19, 2015

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Listen to the new Satellite Sisters show. Liz provides a complete Las Vegas Trip Report on her road trip to the New Media Expo and The Podcast Awards. Many thanks to Corny Koehl, Ian Punnett and Margery Punnett for the road trip/friendship/hilarity. A highlight of the trip was a visit to the Cirque du Soleil Beatles show LOVE. Highly recommened to all. It was an amazing and moving and totally delightful experience and a good reminder in the midst of all the Vegas noise: All You Need Is Love. It's actually true. Also at the New Media Expo, Liz was very happy to meet Matt Cox, host of Brunch With The Brits podcast. Turns out that Matt Cox lived in Moscow when Julie Dolan did and he listened to Julie's reports about Moscow on Satellite Sisters. Also on the show, Monica brings back her wildly popular segment Science of the Obvious. She's got some science news on why we love our dogs. And more news on the need to exercise. So no shockers there. Julie's back with Putin Watch. She's paying very close attention to Vladimir Putin's latest attempt to rehabilitate Stalin. That's right, people. Stalin. On a lighter note, she wants us to go see the new Helen Mirren movie Woman In Gold and she thinks her hairdresser is trying to ditch her. 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 Present The Lab Rats: Matzoh vs Toast Apr 11, 2015

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On today's Satellite Sisters, welcome back the Lab Rats. Monica Dolan and Sheila Dolan join forces to determine whether or not it's true: Bon Appetit: Is Matzoh the new Toast? Obviously, Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan have taken strong pro-toast points of view on previous Satellite Sisters podcasts, but the Lab Rats have minds and paws of their own. Also on today's show, Julie is up close and personal with Kevin Costner and comes away pretty impressed. Impressed that he speaks up for victims of human trafficking and impressed as a good match for Sheila. Liz is off the spend tonight with Arlo Gurthrie at Alice's Restaurant and tomorrow night with The Beatles in Vegas. What's up with that? She's there for the Podcast Awards. 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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