Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan fun, funny and insightful recaps of TV shows like: Madam Secretary on CBS; Poldark and Downton Abbey on PBS; and Outlander on Starz. Lian Dolan is a writer who has worked in TV and Print. Julie Dolan has lived abroad for many years and brings her foreign expertise to the recaps. The Satellite Sisters watch TV like you do- with an attitude and a glass of wine.
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Book Talk: Satellite Sisters discuss The Sweeney Sisters
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Okay, THIS is the right file. Lian Dolan, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan discuss Lian's new novel and then you get a audio book preview. The last podcast was JUST the first chapter. My bad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Satellite Sisters
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Audiobook Sneak Listen: The Sweeney Sisters by Lian Dolan
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The Sweeney Sisters arrives on April 28. But you can hear a preview of the audio book right now. Here is the complete chapter 1. To order the audiobook of The Sweeney Sisters, you can find it for free at Audible with free 30 day trial or at Libro.FM, a collective of indie bookstores who benefit from audiobook sales. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 5, Ep 19 and 20 Season Finale
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Two Recaps in One! We've got the last two episodes of the season in one podcast. And we have ALL the story lines and we mean, All the story lines: Global White Nationalism, #MeToo, Russian Interference in American Election, Potty Parity, Saran gas Poisoning, Romances NO ONE wants to see, Scuba Diving, and RFK. Whaaaaaat? Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan …
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Madam Secretary Recap, Season 5, Ep 18: Ready
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Finally! The Crossing-Political-Lines Romeo and Juliet Romance We've Been Waiting For! Oh, and MSEC resigns. And she's DRUNK. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap of the CBS drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. This week, Season 5, Episode 18 entitled "Ready." Plus, we want a cup of Blake's Coffee. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Madam Secretary Recap S5Ep17: The Common Defense
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Global Climate Migrants! Measles Outbreak and Anti-Vaxxers! This episode is going to be a laugh riot. Madam Secretary goes to Camp David and leaves her team in charge. Can they handle it? Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the latest episode of the CBS drama Madam Secretary. Jay Tackles Climate Migrants Daisy’s daughter gets measles…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 5, Ep 16 : The New Normal
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Climate Change. Sick Dogs. Creepy Pirate Kings. Thanks, Madam Secretary, now we feel worse! But we did love MSEC's Secret Chocolate Stash.And Wide Legged Pants are here to stay. The Satellite Sisters break down the latest Madam Secretary episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Madam Secretary Recap S5, Ep 15 Between the Sheets
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With a nod to International Women’s Days on March 8th, we get an episode centered on the reality of what like is like for women in Afghanistan. Remember that peace deal that MSEC brokered last season where she traded in the status of women for one the ground stability by allowing the Taliban to serve in the newly formed govt in Afghanistan? We’ll t…
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Madam Secretary Recap 514: Something Better
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Flashbacks! Pandas! The Talking Heads! This episode takes us back to the Eighties, the dark days of the CIA's involvement in Nicaragua and to the current political climate where Twitter changes Political Policy. Plus, wassup with Eric Stoltz's hair? Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan of the Satellite Sisters recap the latest Madam Secretary episode. Four s…
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Madam Secretary Recap: Strategic Ambuguity
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Spies! Corruption! Campaign Finance Violations! And lots of talk about that golf-loving President... Eisenhower. Julie Likes Ike, but Lian not so much. The Satellite Sisters Talk TV Recap breakdown the latest episode of the CBS drama Madam Secretary starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Plus, we love seeing Waffles in her Cone and Ginger Ale takes cente…
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Madam Secretary 510 + 510: Family Separation
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Madam Secretary takes on the topic of Family Separation at the border in an emotional two-part episode. Bess stays noisy on this episode and ends up in jail. Henry and the family arrive to celebrate a vow renewal in jail and pot saves the day. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap this two parter. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Madam Secretary Recap, Season 5, Ep 9: Winter Garden
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Turf Wars! In NATO! At the Office! In the White House! Everybody is staking out their turf-- either on an international scale or in the break room. Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the CBS drama Madam Secretary. Ripped from the headlines with Russian Troll Farms, sketchy White House Medical Personnel and Bad Boy Tech CEOs refusing…
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Madam Secretary Recap, Season 5, Ep 8: The Courage to Continue
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Blake sings David Bowie! Bess proves Diplomacy is better than War! And Henry wanders around with nothing to do, episode after episode! Writer/Producer Lian Dolan and International Correspondent Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap the weekly CBS drama, Madam Secretary. This week on the podcast, we do a mini-recap of Episode 507 and a full recap o…
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Madam Secretary Recap: Season 5, Ep 6 called Long Icelandic Word
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Party at the Airport! Even a volcano in Iceland can't stop our Madam Secretary from saving the world. The Airport is Shannon; the crisis is Syrian refugees. There's chess! There's Guinness! There is karaoke! And one female character is bringing back the culottes! Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters breakdown the latest episode of Madam …
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 5, Ep 5: The Ghost
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Henry Goes to Thailand! Bess Writes a Book! Jason Freaks Out! Plus, an old college flame shows up. Sure, Henry-- we totally believe that you argue "scripture" all night along. Julie Dolan, former resident of Thailand, has a beef with the Madam Secretary Writers ( Don't get her started on The King & I!) and Lian Dolan, a writer and mother of boys wh…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 5, Episode 4: Requiem
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Classic MSEC Themes: Political Compromise; Honoring the War Dead; The Principled Pol. Bess is solving problems, making things happen and Nagging the Vote. Writer Lian Dolan and International Correspondent Julie Dolan recap the this episode of Madam Secretary. Plus, some new themes emerge: The Rose of the Racist Senator Get outta my restaurant Naggi…
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Minister Chen! Mike B! Sister Ann! A Tale of 3 Great Guest Stars and some sort of Magic Rake. Lian Dolan & Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap on comment on this week's episode. Minister Chen storyline— Fair work & Trade Agreement Textile factories around the world Factory safety meets fashion week. Bess is poised to be a killjoy We learn about …
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Madam Secretary Recap:E Pluribus Unum Season 5, Ep 1
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AND…. We’re back! MSEC Season 5! Bess is on the move! Henry is back in blue! More walking! More Talking! Hello, Tony Award winner Linda Lavin! And three, count’em three, former Secretaries of State Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap the latest episode of Madam Secretray. Tea Leoni and Tim Daly are back. So are our fave tropes: Tr…
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MSEC 500: Preview of Season 5 Premiere of CBS Drama Madam Secretary
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Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan, a writer & producer, and Julie Dolan, international correspondent, interview Madam Secretary creator Barbara Hall and EP Lori McCreary about the dynamic season premiere and preview the newest season of Madam Secretary. Special Guest Secretaries of State Clinton, Albright and Powell going the cast for the first episode.…
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Madam Secretary Recap: Season 4 Finale Code Night Watch!!!!!
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Satellite Sisters recap the Season 4 Finale of Madam Secretary! Nuclear Crisis! Bess Mades a HUGE Decision! And that Beagle is a Man Magnet! We break down the latest episode... Three storylines: The Weekend. Hey, finale, a look at what the MSEC team does on Staurdays. The Crisis: Everything about this scenario is terrifying and then some. The After…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 20 The Things We Get To Say
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What to do about the Hondurans at the gate? Should the White House use oppo research? Isn't it cheaper to buy a new fridge than fix an old one? Sounds like today's headlines-- but it's a fictional TV show. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the latest episode of Madam Secretary. The Things We Get To Say or The Way We Were or The Press vs Madam Secret…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 19: Thin Ice
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Thin Ice! My gosh! It’s like the MadamSecretary writers got together, threw out every storyline they had wanted to write all season and then put it all in one show: Climate Change! The Ethical Dilemma of a Just War! Pro Nukes! Orcas Whales are Cool! The Worst Take Your Child to Work Day EVER! Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan break down the episode. But..…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 18: The Friendship Game
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NEWS!! Madam Secretary is renewed for Season 5! And Julie Takes full credit, citing ongoing Satellite Sisters Support. Tweet from Tea Leoni: Thanks for all of the congrats on #MadamSecretary’s renewal for season 5! We owe YOU all for the chance to break 100 next season! Thank you xoxtéa Tweet from Blake/Erich Bergen: It's an honor and thrill to tel…
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The Iran Deal Lives! And Accessories Rule! Writer Lian Dolan and former Expat Julie Dolan recap Season 4, Ep 17 of Madam Secretary. This episodes plotlines: Can Bess save her Iran deal when everyone from Saudi Arabia to Sen Smarmy to TV Talking Heads to American citizens are conspiring against her? Henry's Ethical Dilemma about heading up the Ethic…
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Madam Secretary Recap 416: My Funny Valentine
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Satellite Sisters recap Season 4, Ep 16 of Madam Secretary "My Funny Valentine." An emotional and personal look at the work of diplomats and the intelligence community Uganda Embassy Bombing This episode also featured other things we know and love: angst teen boys and German Shepherds 3 storyline: Embassy Bombing and the repercussions 20 years late…
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Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan, Writer & Producer, and Julei Dolan , Foreign Correspondant, recap the CBS Drama Madam Secretary. The Unnamed Three stories: Conrad’s Back Story A lifetime of Sibling Resentemnt And a Ripped from Headlines about Myanmar and their treatmenf of Royhinga. And then, of course-- Child care issue! Like that it’s the guy Binde…
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Writer Lian Dolan and Global Citizen Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters recap the CBS drama Madam Secretary episode Refuge Surprises! Eric Stolz is back! Jason is good at Standarized tests! And Kat also has an invisible child! This episode focuses in on human rights issues surround the LGBTQ community—and there are some very tough scenes to watch…
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Writer Lian Dolan and Foreign Correspondent Julie Dolan recap the latest Madam Secretary, the CBS drama starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly. Run, Bess, Run! Where we’re at: President Dalton had brain surgery—so Acting President Hurst Steps in Dmitri is gone, but Stevie looks like she’s over it Allsion is at Design school And Madam Secretray and Henry a…
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The President is a Mad Man! Somebody stop him before he bombs... Russia! The Madam Secretary team grapples with the 25th Amendment as fictional POTUS spins out of contrail. But Bess is all set for her Bloodless Coup. Plus, Jason puts on a pouty face because he has no baby book. You'll live, Jason. You'll live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 11: Mitrya
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This week, the McCord Women take on the Russians-- with mixed results. Plus, our Binders Full of Blouses shout-out to All The Coats! Season 4, Episode 11 "Mitya" Directed By Matt the Speechwriter for reals! Well done, Geoffrey Arend Two stories lines: Bess takes out Passive Aggressive PTA Mom and US Vice President Russian Assassin takes outs Dimitr…
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Madam Secretary 409 & 410: Holiday Party and Fall Season Finale
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It's a Twofer! Two episodes of Madam Secretary Recap! Minefield & Women Transform the World. Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan break down the last 2 episodes of the CBS drama: Season 4, Episode 10 Daisy makes it through 4 hours of work- then has to take 2 days off. Welcome to Motherhood. Dimitri is putting Stevie in danger. "Should I be afraid?" Um, yes, …
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Madam Secretary 408 Recap : The Fourth Estate
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Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap the CBS drama Madam Secretary. Season 4, Episode 8. The Fourth Estate. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to Satellite Si…
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Madam Secretary 407 : North to the Future
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Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Stitcher, click here. The complete Satellite Sisters Talk TV podcast archive is here. The complete Satellite…
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Poldark S3E8 Recap: The Women Take the Power
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The Pitchfork Revolution is happening... And then women take the power back. It's the Poldark Season 3 Finale with lots of action: Slo Motion Pirates! Elizabeth Straight up Lying! The Vicar and the C-Cup Sister! Captain Big Pants Burns down the House! Morwenna's Clytemnestra Moment.. And Demelza-- did she or didn't she? That is the question? lWe ta…
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Pol, Dark & Handsome focuses n the couples this week. All the couples: Ross & Demeza. Ross & Elizabeth. Demelza & Hugh, Morewenna & Whitworth. Morwenna & Drake. Caroline & the Pug. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldar…
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Satellite Sisters Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the latest episode of CBS drama Madam Secretary starring Tea Leoni. Spies, Spies, Spies-- at home and all over the world. Plus, Stevie tries getting over that British Guy with a Russian Guy. And the fashions are back on track with our Binders Full of Blouses. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV …
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Poldark Season 3, Episode 6: RIP, Aunt Agatha
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First off, Satellite Sisters Talk TV is grateful that the scabies on Dr. Ennys face have cleared up! But let us take a moment of silence for the late great Aunt Agatha... SHOCKING EPISODE!! Now that nobody is in prison, we are moving along at a blistering pace. In this episode alone we had: The Terrible death of Aunt Agatha The Political Rise of Ge…
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Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Stitcher, click here. The complete Satellite Sisters Talk TV podcast archive is here. The complete Satellite…
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Poldark Recap Season 3, Episode 5 : Frogs & Heartbreak
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Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of satellite Sisters recap the latest Poldark episode on Pol, Dark & Handsome. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on St…
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SHUTDOWN! But first, Lian issues an apology to Sara Ramirez… She does sing & dance. Very well. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Stitcher, cli…
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Poldark Season 3, Episode 4: The One that was Shot in the Dark
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This is the episode that really puts the DARK in Pol, Dark & Handsome. I would estimate that I could see about 27% of the episode—the rest shot in dreary prisons, dark night scenes or smokey bars. Even the normal party scenes were in low lighting…. So from what I could see, I’d say this episode was about Making Bad Choices vs. Making Good Choices F…
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Madam Secretary Recap 403: The Essentials
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Waaaaaaahh! No more Nadine!!!! We think it’s Julie’s fault she left. Nadine has been listening to all those Urban Nana stories on Satellite Sisters and wanted to get in on that kind of action. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary an…
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Poldark Recap S3E3: Demelza Gives Birth and Eats Soup
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Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap the drama Poldark in Pol, Dark & Handsome. But first... he Christopher Robin Movie looks awesome--- And the Viking Cruise ad makes me cry On this week’s episode: Tis a terrible famine amongst the people—and we have to take sides: Blame vs. Charity Feeding the people vs. feeding yourself Keeping …
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Madam Secretary 402 Recap: Off the Record
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Hey, Stevie! Dump the Brit! But go slowly with Dmitri/Alex. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap the CBS drama Madam Secretary, Season 4, Ep 2. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and…
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Pol, Dark and Handsome recap with Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters. It's a sunny day in Cornwall until the Methodists start singing. We start the show by asking two critical questions: Where is Ross? and Where is Laura Linney? Why do we not see her anymore? Following three storylines this episode: Ross goes to France with The Pirate …
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Madam Secretary is back and so is our recap podcast. Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of Satellite Sisters recap the season 4 premiere News Cycle. This episode launches the 4th season, taps into storylines ripped from the headlines, uses a lot to good jargon like Bad Actors and UNGA , reintroduces us to a few old storylines, introduces us to a new nemesi…
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Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan recap the PBS drama Poldark. It's the Season 3 Premiere and we are ready for Puffy Shirts and Slo-Motion Scything! Two hours of pounding seas and galloping horses and dewey-skinned maids. Poldark is back! And don’t think we’re not still mad at your Ross—because we ARE. Maybe Demelza forgives you for the sake of the series…
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Lian Dolan, writer, and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters re-cap the PBS drama Poldark. This week, Season 2, Episode 3. Ross Poldark is BACK! Man of the people! Miner to the Stars! Husband to Demelza! After several episodes of Prisoner Ross and Gloomy Jerkface Ross, the Ross we love is back! He makes jokes! He charms his investors! He wears a su…
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Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan of the Satellite Sisters re-cap Poldark on PBS Masterpiece. On this week's episode, Ross Poldark is less than heroic with his brooding ways, selling off his chickens, drinking too much and nearly making out with Elizabeth. Plus, Demelza tries to help a sick cow, Dr. Ennis tries to help a fake putrid throat, and Mr. Drink …
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Madam Secretary Recap S2 E23: Vartius
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It's the Tuesday Podcast with Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan and our Madam Secretary Re-Cap of the Season Finale. A totally satisfying show that included a near wedding, Furry Puffer Coats, Commencement Speeches, political maneuvers, romance blossoming & a spy exchange. Plus, Henry McCord is back in the kitchen and Tim Daly is cooking up waffles and fi…
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Madam Secretary Recap S2 E22: Render Safe
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Julie Dolan and Lian Dolan of the Satellite Sisters re-cap the CBS Drama Madam Secretary. This is season 2, Episode 21 called Render Safety. Subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV on Apple Podcasts here if you want to listen to Lian Dolan and Julie Dolan's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. To listen…
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