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Satellite Sisters Talk TV
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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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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 19: Thin Ice
Apr 30, 201800:33:38Tap to summarizeThin 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... first wide shot of bedroom. Loved the lamps—circular plexiglass. The storylines: A summit in Canada of the Order of the Arctic Circle that Dovetails with a Renewable Energy Summit in Texas Conscientious Objector? Or Mom’s Worst Disappointment? Teenagers are idiots—yes, a sanctioned US Diplomatic mission is the PERFECT opportunity for your first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 18: The Friendship Game
Apr 26, 201800:29:23Tap to summarizeNEWS!! 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 tell you that #MadamSecretaryhas been renewed for a 5th season on CBS! On behalf of the entire cast and crew, thank you to all our loyal fans from all over the WORLD who support our show and our message. This is all because of YOU! You're totally welcome, Tea and Eric This show is all about the set up: The Political Set-up The Pushy Mothers Set up And The Parent Playdate Set up… But First THE RED DRESS. Let’s just admit every MSEc should open with them soming home from a black tie event—or at least every other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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MSec417 Recap Madam Secretary Phase Two
Apr 11, 201800:25:00Tap to summarizeThe 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 Ethics Department Jason's secret shame: National Merit Ring Ceremony And some great moments for MSEC’s accessories with the Cashmere Wrap and the sparkly earrings! Plus, the dazzling white blazer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary Recap 416: My Funny Valentine
Apr 2, 201800:30:01Tap to summarizeSatellite 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 later PR effort to get more bombsniffing dogs Getting overly involved in your teenagers love life Binders Full of Blouses: Shout-out to wide legged pants! The Blouse with all the Buttons Discuss: The Jacket with the Collar The Boots! In the video The Shawl Collar is having a moment! MSEc wearing same Shawl Collar as John Legend in JCS. Wait, is Jesus wearing Elizabeth’s bathrobe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary Recap: The Unnamed
Mar 27, 201800:28:18Tap to summarizeSatellite 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 Binders Full of Blouses: Bouncy Hair on all the women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary Recap 414: Refuge
Mar 21, 201800:24:39Tap to summarizeWriter 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. Three storylines: Pogrom against LGBTQ community happening and what should the US do about it? Or really what should Jay & Kat Do because they decide to fix the issues themselves. Henry and Seal Team Zero get an award Matt & Blake Play trivia Jason withers under the pressure of high expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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MSEC413: Reading the Signs
Mar 12, 201800:32:02Tap to summarizeWriter 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 are still the cutest power couple on TV Storylines: Negotaiting a Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka Negotiating for more support to fight terrorism with Gang of Eight Neogitiating the pitfalls of the first year of college But first! Whoa! Bouncy hair alert! THEY ARE DOING THE DISHES!!!! MSEC loading dishwasher! Binders Full of Blouses: Blue, Blue, Blue. Bess is the Lady in Blue and we approve. Tim Daly's Hair Product Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary Recap 412: Sound & Fury
Jan 16, 201800:22:53Tap to summarizeThe 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary Recap Season 4, Ep 11: Mitrya
Jan 8, 201800:29:32Tap to summarizeThis 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 Dimitri & Stevie's Relationship Let’s start with Bess and the VP This is all about Russian Adoptions. Haha. Just kidding. This is about Russia trying to manipulate the US—and a politically ambitious VP falls right into the trap. The View meets Joseph Stalin We know he’s Russian because his haircut is really bad and the part is awkward Taco Truck Slam from the VP VP going Rogue—trying to take out Bess! Not with that Electric Blue Suit, you don’t. And you know what VP—people LOVE tacos Let’s stick a pin in sanctions and the VP Sophia Martinez – reporter Family on the couch eating ice cream and watching cable news Can’t Conrad tell here to stay in her lane? PTA Mom to VP—but there was always that one mom What the What, VP? VP gets invite to Moscow Throw a tantrum get a cookie Russell: I would have sold my mother to get those electoral votes Let me see your weaponry—what man can resist that Shooting a canon inside the house! I think the VP might shoot Bess VP seems shocked that Bess has an idea— The sucks up to her—don’t be fallin’ for that Bess Good slam—only one of us is cutting a campaign ad Make-out on the couch—light bulb moment Trading asssasins for orphans—good photo op Dimitri & Stevie White house interns and CIA agents get long lunches! Also Dimitri is very tan for a Russian in the Winter Blue Ridge Mountains!!! Red Flag! Red Flag! Here’s what you don’t want: Your mom and dad finding out about your relationship from the CIA I’m sorry I endangered your daighter’s life. I’m sorry you were tortured. Dimitri as bait I feel like Dimitri needs to get away from Henry Cagney and Lacey joke! He was just a good soldier—until Henry turned him Dimitri goes to Alaska Another damaged unavailable guy Thank you Henry??Z? Binders Full of Blouses Grey skirt & Silk shirt- Neutrals Rule The Coat Game is strong for all Daisy is back and we're loving her Back to Work outfits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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Madam Secretary 409 & 410: Holiday Party and Fall Season Finale
Dec 19, 201700:38:39Tap to summarizeIt'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, Stevie. Because you are a target now, Stevie. It's terrible to be a woman. Here, there and especially in Afghanistan. Story 1: Daisy comes back to work. and within hours, has a lightbulb moment-- I can't do this alone-- and leaves. Heads to CT to meet grandma. A little suspicious of Suburban Nana. Story 2: Meanwhile, Dimitri time travels to Kabul, gets his buddy killed, makes himself and target-- and puts Stevie in the line of fire. She really picks terrible boyfriends. Story 3: The State Dept is putting together a woman's conference and as far as I can tell, Bess is the producer of the event. In the meantime, the Taliban wants to negotiate with the Americans for a seat at the table. Except only for men. And they promise all kinds of BS opportunities for women. But Sec of Education Emina knows it's all BS. But Bess jumps on board-- and we are very very sad. Season 4, Episode 9 Minefield In last week's episode, we got the party we wanted-- Tony winners at the piano belting out tunes-- sadly they were holiday songs and not the score from Les Miz. Stevie takes over the party planning. Does a boffo job. Has a moment fo calority about her mother and then makes out with Dimitri in the snow-- all good. But the party is basically a TRAP! Someone call Miss Manners! We don't think you should include people on your guest list just so theat the FBI can raid their house. Or negotiate a deal with Congress. But we do believe in party favors. We think she Bess missed the boat there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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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