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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 340
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This week we talk about the Aggies' run in the SEC baseball tournament, we discuss jewelry and cosmetics organization, and we review the obscene quantity of television we've consumed since our last episode. I think you'll agree that our joy is palpable (she says, a little sarcastically).
Also, we have a long conversation about tomatoes, and it's my turn for Five Favorites, which is when you'll hear me work harder than I ever have to convince Melanie that one of my favorites really is cute. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Aggies v. Vandy in SEC baseball tournament final - Aggies and the luggage cart - NCAA baseball regionals - tomato, peach, and burrata salad - the dress I picked out for Melanie - Succession - Ted Lasso - The Diplomat - The Secrets of Hillsong - Queen Charlotte - A Man Called Otto - Jesus Revolution - Hello Beautiful - Smartless: On the Road - nude-colored slip shorts - The Crown Affair dry shampoo - bungee dress from Chico's (IT'S SO CUTE) :-) - print of Mama's pound cake recipe (use code OUIDA for 20% off) - starter cargo pants Sponsors: OSEA (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) Fabric (use this link to apply today) HoldOn (use this link to receive 20% off your order) |
Jun 01, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 339
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This week Melanie tells us all about her family trip to Jackson Hole, and we learn why P now considers himself a bit of a mountain ranger. I share details about the best! shopping! trip! ever! with our friend Jamie Golden, and of course we have to break down the latest in SEC baseball. Spoiler alert: my Bulldogs did not make it to Hoover.
That being said, I still recap night one of the SEC baseball tournament, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Maya Chia pressed serum - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park - Under Canvas - our Patreon episode on Hard Nos - Blackberry - Bama Rush - SmartLess: On the Road - SEC Baseball Tournament bracket - Gus Mayer shoes - Hoka Anacapa mid-GTX hiking boots - iWALK small portable phone charger - Hanes moisture wicking long sleeve sport tee - Levis mid-thigh shorts - Allie+Bess Kaia necklace (30% off through Memorial Day weekend with code MELANIE30) Sponsors: - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) - Mill (use this link to reserve your membership today) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off any store crate) - Nuts.com (use this link for a free gift and free shipping on orders of $29 or more) |
May 25, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 338
3156
This week Melanie shares her challenges with packing and getting organized for her family's Jackson Hole trip, and she explains a disagreement between her and P about hiking attire. I use the word "fantastic" about 82 times as I talk about a movie I recently watched and loved, and both of us lament the inconsistencies of this year's college baseball season.
We also break down some of our ongoing struggles with organization, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Under Canvas - SEC baseball standings - AIR: A Story of Greatness - AIR playlist on Apple Music - AIR playlist on Spotify - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime - the Mrs. Maisel dance on TikTok - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (our May book for Patreon book club) - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - doom piles - small chunky hoop earrings - Killington joggers - melamine cheese spreaders - crêped shirt dress - glass storage containers Sponsors: - Mosh (use this link for 20% off your first 6-count trial pack plus free shipping) - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order) - ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app) |
May 18, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 337
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This week Melanie shares a history lesson about Cinco de Mayo that I'm embarrassed I didn't know, I talk about a book that I absolutely loved, and Melanie recaps her weekend in - get ready for it - College Station. Also, I cooked an actual meal for my family, so you'll hear about that too.
If all that weren't enough (and it might not be enough, but please don't feel like you need to tell us if that's the case), we break down some viewing / reading goals for the immediate future, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - photos of the coronation - The Royals in a Wes Anderson film - the King's swollen hands - the man sitting next to Andrew Lloyd Weber at the coronation - our Patreon episode with Elizabeth Passarella - the history of Cinco de Mayo - Ree's beef enchiladas - Ninfa's green sauce - Orleans candle - use code MELANIE15 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - The Night Agent on Netflix (the show Melanie couldn't remember) - The Diplomat on Netflix - Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - The Sum of It All - Ed Sheeran docuseries on Disney+ - Tula J in Trussville, Alabama - FOLEX spot cleaner - linen pull-on shorts (and matching button-up shirt) - Martha wide leg jeans - compression packing cubes - A New Day linen vest Sponsors: - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals and free shipping) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide) |
May 11, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 336
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This week Melanie shares some of P's suggestions for container planting, and I recap how I spent most of this past weekend painting Alex's bathroom. Plus, we discuss some early college football predictions and break down everything we've been reading lately - along with a movie that Melanie recently saw and loved.
I apparently had an issue with my microphone gain being turned up way too high, so prepare yourself for some really high quality audio (it's fine to roll your eyes, and thank you for your continued patience with our sound challenges). Also, it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - the book - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - the movie - Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie - Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - Happy Place by Emily Henry - The Unsinkable Greta James by Elizabeth E. Smith - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - Sports Illustrated 2023 pre-season college football poll - another 2023 pre-season college football prediction - Drunk Elephant Rosi Glow drops - Aerie oversized boyfriend tees (THE BEST) - Third Love kinetic adjustable sports bra - puffer crossbody purse - Old Navy pull-on chino shorts (5-inch inseam) Sponsors: - Rothys (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Stamps (use this link for a four-week trial, free postage, and a free digital scale) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 to get 60% off plus free shipping) - Helix (use this link for 20% off your mattress order and two free pillows) |
May 04, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 335
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You're probably aware of this, but Melanie went to the Taylor Swift concert this past Sunday, so on this (super-sized) episode we spend a significant amount of time on a TSwift recap. AS WE SHOULD. We also talk about a spaghetti dinner for Alex's buddies, a friend's 40th birthday party, and my quick weekend trip to Mississippi.
On top of all that, 'tis the season for our 2023 Graduation Gift Guide, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Taylor Swift Eras tour - Melanie's concert pictures - Melanie's dress - Caroline's romper - Gulley's jacket - "Mama, my legs are sweatin'" - Baby Jessica - The Lazy Genius - 2023 Big Boo Graduation Gift Guide - What the Fifty styrofoam cups - clear stadium bag - R+Co Zig Zag Root Teasing Texture Spray - Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional setting spray - Orleans Home Fragrances and Candles (use code MELANIE15) - Lessons in Chemistry (our Patreon May book club book) Sponsors: - Fabric (use this link to apply today) - Mill (use this link to reserve your membership) - Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first six-count trial pack) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) |
Apr 27, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 334
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On this episode Melanie shares the joys of cleaning out Caroline's closet, and I share how I tried to break date night dining protocol in a way that I told myself was subtle even though it wasn't subtle at all. We also talk about an exciting development in Melanie's Taylor Swift concert plans, and I confess that I had to invest in a heating pad. Life is a series of highs and lows, right?
You might be surprised by our thoughts on the 80's fashion influences we're seeing in stores (here's a hint: we're fans), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - ring dunking at A&M - French 75 - Succession - David Sedaris - the pants I love - Dakota Jordan - State wins Saturday's game in a walk-off (THE SPORTS!!!!) - Dak and Dak (scroll to the bottom for the cutest picture of all time) - Aggie women's golf wins SEC Championship - Aggie women's tennis wins SEC Championship - Farm Rio - Colgate Optic White Teeth Whitening pen - Free People quilted carryall - Joyspun cropped pajama pants (less than $13) and pajama shorts - Purely Elizabeth banana nut oatmeal - Daily Practice oversized parachute jacket Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - ZocDoc (use this link to download the app for free) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first month and free shipping) |
Apr 20, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 333
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We don't want to oversell the excitement of this episode, but this week Melanie shares an update about her ice maker (we say the word "coils" approximately 74 times), and I talk about a plastic table that has really filled the no-more-dining-room gap in our house. We also discuss our Easter weekends.
On top of all that, we discuss some recent enjoyable moments in entertainment (I just finished a book and a show that I loved), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan / College Station on November 9, 2023 - wait list for tickets Show Notes: - Sam Bennett - the fancy dining table - the fancy dining chairs - Smartless episode with Ben Affleck - I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai - Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime - Homecoming by Kate Morton - chili lime Sun Chips - Levi's 501 mid-thigh shorts - Allie + Bess Keelin necklace (20% off with code MELANIE20) - The Collection blood orange candle - Birkenstock Arizona chunky platforms Sponsors: - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Noom - HoldOn (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your order) - Lume (use code BIGBOO for $5 off a starter pack) |
Apr 13, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 332
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On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss our weekends (spoiler alert: Melanie went to College Station) along with my need for a tour / orientation at the currently-being-remodeled Target and Walmart by my house. We talk through my initial reactions to Daisy Jones & the Six (spoiler alert: I LOVE) and we share some thoughts about the NCAA women's basketball national championship game.
I also update Melanie on my latest June's Journey progress, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan / College Station on November 9, 2023 - very few tickets left Show Notes: - Kim Mulkey's National Championship pantsuit - Caitlin Clark - Angel Reese - "You're a generational player" - Joyspun cropped pajama bottoms at Walmart (THE SOFTEST) - Joyspun pajama joggers (also, THE SOFTEST) - post-TSwift concert TikTok - June's Journey - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Daisy Jones & the Six - Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs" live - our Patreon book club with Beth Moore - the Anthropologie lampshade - LED light therapy mask - live show tickets - Anastasia Brow Definer - Peepers reading sunglasses - Joyspun gauze pants - old-school desk calculator - Saucony Jazz Triple Summer sneakers Sponsors: - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO50 for 50% off plus your first box ships free) - Helix (use this link for up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) |
Apr 06, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 331
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This week I have feelings about navigation systems, Melanie has feelings about Daisy Jones & the Six, and we both have feelings about college baseball. We also break down Melanie's time in Dallas along with my time in Augusta, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Full disclosure: I was at what you might refer to as a LOW EBB when Melanie and I recorded this episode. After the tragedies of the last few days, I felt like I mostly wanted to just get back in the bed. Melanie very sweetly suggested that we wait to record on Tuesday, but ultimately we decided to push through. Life can be heavy and hard. We continue to trust in the One who holds. We pray for the hurting and the hopeless. Hug your people, everybody. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan, TX on November 9, 2023 - link for tickets on next week's episode Show Notes: Convoy of Hope relief work for Mississippi tornadoes Donate to The Covenant School Fund through Daystar Counseling Ouida sunglasses the lampshade (back in stock in August!) Helen in Birmingham Daisy Jones & the Six Oprah's Masterclass with Stevie Nicks Ozark (oh my word this is not for children and probably not for lots of adults, honestly) anti-wrinkle glass reusable straw quick dry athletic running shorts Champion C9 tank tops Ageless anti-aging sheet mask "Trees We'll Never See" by Amy Grant Sponsors: Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) Fabric Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) Reel (use this link for 30% off your first order plus free shipping) |
Mar 30, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 330
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This week Melanie and I share our March Madness reactions (personally it has not been our finest basketball hour), Melanie talks about the Ben Rector concert, and I pass along some interesting (to me, at least) information I learned on TikTok.
We also discuss a very exciting skirt, Melanie updates us on Spring Break '23, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Buzz Williams prays over Dexter Dennis - Ben Rector - The Skirt - Sundance (WE LOVE THEM - but I don't love the returns process) - Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime - Free People's Daisy Jones Collection - American Eagle Go Big oversize shirt (size down) - Pickwick & Co. Granada Pomegranate candle - Pepper Belly Pete's TikTok roast - watch band for spring - Teva Flatforms from Nordstrom Rack Sponsors: - ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app for free) - Reel (use this link to get 30% off your first order and free shipping) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first order and free shipping) - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) |
Mar 23, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 329
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Well, it's March Madness, and as you will hear in this episode, Melanie is mad about her Aggies being a 7-seed in the tournament. There may be a bit of a rant, which means I laugh a whole bunch. We also answer a listener's question about what kinds of sports fans we are (here's a hint: animated), we discuss our weekends with our college kids, and we talk through some recent fun finds at Trader Joe's.
If you listen to the intro of the episode, you'll hear some exciting (for us, at least) save-the-date news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - men's NCAA bracket - women's NCAA bracket - A&M is a 7 seed - Buzz Williams reacts to bracket - the curse of the 5 seeds - Altras - Ben Rector - Outer Banks - Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar cheese spread - Trader Joe's multigrain crackers - Trader Joe's Scalloped Potato Chips with Five Cheeses - Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar - Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bark with almond, pretzel, and sea salt - Daisy Jones & the Six TV show - Ouida sunglasses - Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes - Benefit Fluff Up brow wax - artificial fiddle leaf fig plant - Creative hair brush / Mason Pearson dupe - Hoka Clifton 9 - Daisy Jones & the Six Amazon fashion Sponsors: - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift) - OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order) |
Mar 16, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 328
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It's good-times-a-plenty this week as Melanie and I recap her trip to College Station, my trip to Slidell, Louisiana, and that time I cooked for 27 of Alex's closest friends. We also break down our thoughts about a true crime documentary we both watched recently, and I explain why I pondered my personal need for a redemptive biscuit this past Saturday afternoon.
Plus, Melanie shares what she's loving about a new TV show, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - A&M vs. Bama basketball game - Buzz Williams SEC Coach of the Year - French Onion Sliders for a Crowd - Hash Brown Potato Casserole - Crunchy Romaine Toss - Tres Leches cake - Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on Netflix - "The Corrupt World Behind the Murdaugh Murders" in The New Yorker - Daisy Jones and the Six on Amazon Prime - Daisy Jones and the Six soundtrack - Apples in Spring fashion post - Medical Medium on IG - TikToker who makes pickles - H&M chunky sneakers - Aerie baby flare jeans - high density round foam roller - The Drop women's pull-on sweater pants - Kaleidoscope lamp shade Sponsors: - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Helix (use this link for up to 20% off and two free pillows) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO60 for 60% off plus free shipping) |
Mar 09, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 327
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On this episode Melanie and I discuss my trip to Starkville for the State / A&M basketball game (it was a dandy, it was) and our tendencies to arrive VERY early to sporting events. Plus, Melanie went to a Nelly concert at the rodeo, and I have an exciting Target remodeling update. Although "exciting" might be a really generous term.
We also do a quick reading check-in, Melanie shares her reaction to her new oh-so-70s sunglasses, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Nelly at the San Antonio Rodeo - Mississippi State / Texas A&M basketball game - Aggies' baseball uniforms inspired by the Corps - our favorite new sunglasses - A Court of Wings & Ruin - Shrinking on AppleTV+ - The Moviegoer by Walker Percy - Rolling Up the Welcome Mat by Kelsea Ballerini - My Truth by Jonathan McReynolds - This is the Hour by Christy Nockels - spa wristbands - H&M satin pajamas - H&M short satin pajamas - Lumineux teeth whitening strips - Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Spread - Kut from the Kloth white Catherine boyfriend jeans - Clothes We Have Loved episode on Patreon Sponsors: - Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first trial pack) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Fabric (use this link to apply today) |
Mar 02, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 326
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This is apparently an episode where Melanie and I feel compelled to share our enthusiasm about all manner of things: basketball coaches, basketball uniforms, sunglasses, and the oranges that have absolutely rocked my world. Plus, Melanie talks about her time at the rodeo in San Antonio and I do a small bit of whining about the lack of A/C at the State / Kentucky game.
We also discuss the new books that are on our To Read piles, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Buzz Williams motivates us all - State beats Ole Miss in overtime - Georgia has no answer for Bama - Ladybird Taco - Sumo Citrus - Ole Miss' white basketball uniforms - State's new black baseball jerseys - A&M's black basketball uniforms - A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Don't Hold Back by David Platt - Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes - Whitney channel on SiriusXM - Third Love WonderKnit pajama bottoms - All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore - Dollger oversized square sunglasses - Eminence Organics Bamboo Firming Liquid - A New Day women's high-rise ankle pull-on pants Sponsors: - Reel (use this link for 30% off your first order plus free shipping) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off your first order) - KiwiCo (use this link to get 50% off plus free shipping) |
Feb 23, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 325
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This week Melanie and I discuss what we talk about before we actually start recording each week's episode (my mama would say that it's when we really get into the "nitty gritty"), how P has absolutely been influenced in terms of how he hosts a guys' weekend, and how legit Texas tacos have made their way to Birmingham. You will not be surprised that we also spend a good deal of time focusing on the latest in college basketball because Joe Lunardi is apparently the boss of us right now.
We have lo, another book update because I have started reading the book about the fairies (who am I?), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Meant to Be by Emily Giffin - Vandy beats Tennessee on a buzzer beater - Missouri beats Tennessee on a buzzer beater - Joe Lunardi's NCAA tournament predictions - Ladybird Taco in Birmingham - Chris Stapleton singing the National Anthem - Whitney Houston singing the National Anthem - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas - The Blessed Life: A 90-Day Devotional by Kelly Minter - Vitacup Beauty Coffee - Athleta Elation flare pants - Gleamin Vitamin C clay mask - Lillusory turtleneck sweater - 70's ballads playlist Sponsors: Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order) Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO65 for 65% off plus free shipping) ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app) |
Feb 16, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 324
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Listen - you want hard-hitting issues? Melanie and I are here to deliver them this week. We discuss plumbing problems at my house, the situation with basements in Alabama and Texas, my run-in with a stomach bug, and our continued affection for this particular college basketball season. BREAKING NEWS, right?
We also share an update on our continued reading progress (yay for books!), Melanie details why it's so difficult to walk her dogs, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - BeneRx (this is hands-down our favorite muscle pain reliever) - Joe Lunardi Bracketology - Buzz Williams - Gwyneth Paltrow's closet archive - SNL Hollywood skit - Poker Face - A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah Maas - A Court of Mist & Fury by Sarah Maas - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister - "Movie Star" by Jessica Simpson - Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson - The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight - Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn - Meant to Be by Emily Giffin - No Angel by Penny Vincenzi - Orvis Quilted Snap Sweatshirt - Harry's Fig body wash - Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (I did 7 cups of chicken stock and half a package of wide egg noodles) - Kitsch satin pillowcase - Summersalt easy high-waist flares Sponsors: - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress purchase and 2 free pillows) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 for 60% off plus free shipping) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off) |
Feb 09, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 323
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If you're a fan of variety, this episode should be right up your podcast alley. Melanie and I discuss foods we don't like right now, foods we do like, NFL league championship games, and a potential new slogan for college basketball.
We also dig into our feelings about books that take place in lands that don't exist, we evaluate our current writing set-ups / chair needs, and Melanie shares her Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - rodeo season in San Antonio - slant board - sun lamp - Crockpot White Chili Chicken Burrito Bowls - Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Tortilla Soup (I cut the half and half to about 2 cups and added a can of medium chili beans) - Spicy Hamburger Vegetable Soup - A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Wrong Time Wrong Place by Gillian McAllister - Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Mask - Poppi soda - the best homemade salsa (I did in fact make it after we recorded, and it is in fact delicious) - Fraulein boots - Allie + Bess necklaces Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Mosh (use this link for 20% off your first six-bar trial pack) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 for 60% off and free shipping) |
Feb 02, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 322
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Melanie and I didn't intend to sound like we've given up this week, but we do talk about the frustrating state of empty nest cooking as well as our ability to remember detailed song lyrics from the 80s while having absolutely no idea where the scissors are. Plus, Melanie shares about her weekend in College Station, and I may or may not recite a classic Amy Grant song like it's a poem.
We also discuss what we're looking for in the next fiction book we read (epic! sweeping! preferably in an air conditioned setting!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - king cake - "Ain't Goin' Down 'til the Sun Comes Up" - "Saved by Love" - "The Gambler" - Melanie's sequined skirt - Melanie's denim skirt - Melanie's fancy Fraulein boots - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu - Spare by Prince Harry - The Thursday Murder Club series - The Water Keeper series - Mike Wright commits to State - Aerie Beyond sweater - Cozy Up Everything pouch (these may be out of stock, but the matching tote bag is adorable too) - Living Proof Full shampoo - six-sided box cheese grater - New Balance 327s in light indigo Sponsors: - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping and 30% off your first order) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first month) - Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first six count trial pack) |
Jan 26, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 321
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This week Melanie and I talk about how we're navigating the lull between college football and college basketball season, and we discuss P's newfound knowledge about face contouring and the Royal Family. Life comes at you fast.
I share about the writing progress I made over the weekend (will wonders never cease), Melanie has an update on her reading progress, and we also discuss some spring fashion trends that are on the way. Plus, it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - A&M vs. South Carolina in MBB - Melanie's aesthetician, Niva - face contouring - Spare by Prince Harry - Hello, Molly by Molly Shannon - Helen in Birmingham - parachute pants that are tempting - shirt dress that's a YES PLEASE - Banana Republic silk shirt dress - long shorts that are a no - The Eyes of Tammy Faye - Jennifer Coolidge's Golden Globes acceptance speech (there is a White Lotus spoiler in her speech - just FYI if you haven't watched season two yet) - Mary Katherine Gallagher sketches from SNL - Helen Madden, Licensed Joyoligist sketches from SNL - PHYLIAN Sonic Electric Toothbrush - Ascot & Hart graphic pullover sweatshirt (and matching joggers) - Dr. Dennis Gross Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask - Aerie Lowrise Pintuck Skater Pants - Wrangler men's outdoor flex waist cargo pants Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order plus a $60 free gift) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order) - ZocDoc (use this link to download their app) |
Jan 19, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 320
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On this episode Melanie and I talk about the college football National Championship, and one thing we for sure agree on is that Nick Saban is a delight and a joy as a commentator. We share some details from our respective weekends, and we spend a good bit of time breaking down my unwavering affection for Amy Grant (I have been in my feels about AG ever since I watched the Kennedy Center Honors a couple of weeks ago).
Also, Melanie updates us on what she's been reading, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - 2023 College Football National Championship - David Pollack talking about Georgia's dominance - "Of Grit and Glory" - The Highwomen honor Amy Grant - Bebe and Cece Winans honor Amy Grant - "Jehovah" by Amy Grant - "Open Arms" by Amy Grant - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose - Hello, Molly by Molly Shannon - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - About Fate on Amazon Prime - Cabot Triple Cream Vanilla Bean Greek yogurt - Away Bigger carry-on - Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter almonds - H&M shirt dress - Peepers Take A Bow readers - our Patreon Low-Level Goals episode Sponsors: - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping) - Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order) - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) |
Jan 12, 2023 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 319
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We recorded later than usual this week because I've been out of town, and we were moving through a series of New Year-adjacent recaps (the latest with the Shankles, State's bowl game, the playoff games, a few I See Yous) when Melanie saw some breaking news about A&M's new offensive coordinator. To paraphrase Ross Gellar, it was a bit of a pivot because Melanie needed to do some serious real-time processing. As you will hear.
No worries, however. Melanie rallies to share her Five Favorites, and in the most exciting development ever, I share a new pot roast recipe I hope to try. The year is full of possibilities. :-) Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Georgia / Ohio State game - Michigan / TCU - State / Illinois in the Reliaquest Bowl - Charley's Steakhouse in Tampa - National Anthem at Reliaquest Bowl - Damar Hamlin - Scott Van Pelt and Ryan Clark - June's Journey - A&M's new offensive coordinator - pot roast recipe from TikTok - Lilo's Salad - Bentoben phone case - oversized half zip pullover - Elevated craft cocktail shaker - Cheese Gal on Instagram - Trader Joe's Super Seedy Cheese Snack Bites - Free People Summer Daydream buttondown Sponsors: - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 to get 60% off plus free shipping) - Olive and June (use this link for 25% off your first mani system) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off all mattresses and two free pillows) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) |
Jan 05, 2023 |
Corrected 318
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There's nothing new here...it's the episode that just came out, except this time I deleted the unnecessary ad music that I mistakenly left in the original episode.
Please know that you can continue to count on us for podcasting excellence. :-) Happy New Year! |
Dec 31, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 318
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This week Melanie and I talk through a wrap-up of our Christmas festivities, and we even (unexpectedly) discuss some low-level goals for 2023. We also talk about our current writing frustrations, and I share about an exciting new habit I developed in 2022. Except that it's not really exciting. But yay for new habits!
You can rest assured that we break down everything we've watched this past week - we have definitely put in some time in front of the television - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Saltine Cracker Toffee - Hotel Emma - It's a Wonderful Life - Everything Everywhere All at Once - Prois hunting clothes - Die Hard - Emily in Paris - Glass Onion - I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Spirited - Southwest gridlock - this month's Patreon Q&A with Melanie's document-o-supplements - Nutrafol - Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb masque with hyaluronic acid - Love Crunch dark chocolate peanut butter granola - Seychelles Stand Tall slip-ons - high rise fleece ankle jogger pants (the matching sweatshirt is adorable if you want a set) - Mike Leach-inspired STATE t-shirt Sponsors: - Lomi (use promo code BIGBOO for $50 off) |
Dec 29, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 317
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The kids are home this week, so naturally Melanie and I talk about that on this episode, along with our still-tentative Christmas cooking plans. We reflect on Mike Leach's legacy in the college football coaching world, and we even get into an unexpected discussion about NIL and the transfer portal before I tell Mel about an exciting new (to us, at least) Cracker Barrel to-go option. We understand that this may create a bit of topic-related whiplash.
Also, I share about a TV show I binged with some authority this past weekend, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - "Back Home Baller" - Violent Night - Mike Leach - 1961-2022 - Dave Emerick's Twitter - Zach Arnett - Reliaquest Bowl - Cracker Barrel's delightful online ordering options - outdoor faucet covers (WINTER WEATHER ALERT) :-) - cheese enchildas recipe (from Southern Living) - The White Lotus season 2 (NOT FOR THE CHILDREN - and maybe not for some adults) on HBOMax - Emily in Paris season 3 on Netflix - Wednesday on Netflix - Harry & Meghan on Netflix - No Boundaries cozy men's hoodie - Riddle Oil - Janet Hill puzzle - waffle joggers - ruched faux rabbit fur throw blanket Sponsors: - StoryWorth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) - OSEA (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO18 for 18 free meal plus free shipping) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link to get up to 45% off their bestselling products when you purchase select holiday sets) |
Dec 22, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 316
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As you can imagine, Melanie and I were heartbroken to hear about Coach Mike Leach's death earlier this week. We actually recorded this episode before he passed away, so we talk about a lot of the stuff you might expect: Melanie's hunting wardrobe, the trip that David and I took last week, A&M's continued search for an offensive coordinator, and our thoughts about the college kids coming home for Christmas break. All fun things - and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
There's also a special little something at the very end. Let's continue to pray for the Leach family - as well as for the Mississippi State football team and coaches. Coach Leach was a treasure, and we lost him way too soon. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Mike Leach - Viking Cruises - Monoprix (this is where Jamie and I hit the beauty product gold mine) - La Sagrada Familia - Free People long Ruby jacket - Pilcro longline plaid buttondown - Smart Travel inflatable lumbar pillow - Diva room spray - Wondershop gift wrap at Target - Our podcast episode with Coach Leach Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off and a $60 gift when you join) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows) - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO at checkout for 20% off your purchase) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) |
Dec 15, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 315
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Melanie and I are so happy that our friend Travis Cottrell (aka FryDaddy) is joining us on this week's episode. Travis is a gifted worship leader, singer, musician, and songwriter who just so happens to love the Christmas season a lot. Like, A LOT A LOT. So when Mel and I talked about recording an episode that functions almost like a Christmas special (an extravaganza, if you will), asking Travis to join us was a no-brainer. His Neil Diamond impression alone is worth the (super free) price of admission.
So. We're going to talk about the latest with Travis' family, we're going to talk about Christmas memories, we're going to talk about Christmas food, and we're going to talk about Christmas music. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. See? AN EXTRAVAGANZA. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Travis Cottrell - "Hear My Dear" - Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Summer, Highland Falls - Billy Joel - "How Sweet It Is" (Live) - James Taylor - "No Love Dying" - Gregory Porter - "Music for a Sushi Restaurant" - Harry Styles - "Feathered Indians" - Tyler Childers - "Something in the Orange" - Zach Bryan - "All Your'n" - Tyler Childers - "All I See is You" - Shane Smith & the Saints - "Gratitude" - Hillside Recording - "Clouds" - Luke Faulkner - "The Age of Worry" - Yebba - Yebba - "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison - "Ventura Highway" - America - "The Carnival of the Animals" - At Christmas by James Taylor - A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas by Michael Bublé - Christmas Portrait by the Carpenters - Simply Christmas by Leslie Odom, Jr. - A Ben Rector Christmas by Ben Rector - Glory in the Highest by Chris Tomlin - Wintersong by Sarah McLachlan - My "River" playlist (also on Spotify) - The Thill of Hope by Christy Nockels - Christmas Music: The Complete Collection by Cody Fry - The Song in Our Hearts by Gary Fry - Christmas Songs by Mel Tormé - Pioneer Woman's Chex Mix - Pioneer Woman's cinnamon rolls - Granite Steps blueberry coffee cake - Rose's cheesecake recipe (put a pin in this one...I'm out of town as I'm publishing this episode, but as soon as I get home I'll post the recipe on IG) - The Holiday - Elf - Die Hard - A Christmas Story - Little Women - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - The Family Stone - flannel shirt jacket with hood - UGG cozy knit slippers - oversized Eddie Bauer down throw - Kelly Minter's Cultivate podcast - Hanes Comfort Evolution wirefree bra Sponsors: - Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, a free digital scale, and free postage) - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping) - KiwiCo (use this link to get your first month free) |
Dec 08, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 314
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We honestly weren't sure how we were going to make this episode happen because Melanie has a pretty significant case of laryngitis this week. As in she had zero voice on Sunday and Monday - which is problematic in terms of recording a podcast episode. However, on Tuesday morning she said she could power through, and that is exactly what she did. As a result, you're about to hear the raspiest account of the Texas A&M / LSU game you could possibly imagine - and the raspiest reactions to my thoughts about the State / Ole Miss game. WON'T HE DO IT.
We also discuss season 5 of The Crown, we break down our respective Thanksgivings, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Starbucks medicine ball - Melanie's new organic cough syrup - Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss - Texas A&M vs. LSU - Moose Muhammad's one-handed catch - The Crown on Netflix - Aerie wide leg sweatpants - Travel compression bags - Thymes laundry detergent in Frasier Fir - Tillamook cream cheese - Very Veggie - the laundry hamper champion Sponsors: - Babbel (use this link for up to 55% off) - Pair (use this link for 20% off) - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off) - iwi life (use code BIGBOO22 for 30% off your first purchase) |
Dec 01, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 313
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This week Melanie catches us up on why she went to College Station but opted to excuse herself from the actual football game, and she shares some A&M / Reveille history. We talk through a few other football-related items before we move into Thanksgiving prep and plans, so be sure to look in the show notes for the recipes we mention. 'Tis the season, after all.
We also discuss Christmas movies as well as the latest on Melanie's dream of a more neutral Christmas tree - and it's her turn for Five Favorites. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Texas A&M / UMass - Mississippi State / ETSU - Tom Hart & crew call game from the field - Jeff Traylor - Reveille - Skillet Sundried Tomato dip - Crispy Baked Boursin with spicy honey - Melanie's cornbread dressing - Melanie's broccoli and rice casserole - Melanie's homemade cranberry sauce - Melanie's chocolate ice box pudding - Cheese Gal on Instagram - Ninfa's green sauce (served warm) - Pioneer Woman's hot corn dip - Four Christmases - Falling for Christmas on Netflix - Selling Beverly Hills on Netflix - flocked Christmas tree - Anastasia Brow Freeze - Lumberjack candle - 25% off with code MELANIE25 - Free People Venice Beach flare jeans - Free People Whistle Thermal henley - on sale for $88 - Saint Jane Pore Smoothing sunscreen - 25% off sitewide with code SJHOLIDAY Sponsors: - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off) - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off) - Rothy's (use this link for 20% off your first purchase) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for up to 45% off their holiday sets) |
Nov 24, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 312
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Guess what, everyone? IT'S BASKETBALL SEASON NOW. As you can imagine, that is a source of comfort and hope for Melanie and me after our teams had a not-great football weekend. We talk about all the not-great stuff, along with Side Eyes and I See Yous. And much to our delight, this week has given us the Yellowstone season 5 premier, so we break down the non-spoiler-y latest with the Duttons - as well as digging into some other things we've been watching and reading.
We also talk through Melanie's (general) reactions to our Patreon book club book (spoiler alert: we both ADORE IT), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Texas A&M / Auburn - Mississippi State / Georgia - Aggies' Veterans' Day hoodies - Aggies' Veterans' Day hats - Cadillac Williams - At Home in Birmingham - Fresh Balsam candles from Bath & Body Works - our Costco birch tree - Yellowstone on Paramount - Shane Smith & the Saints - The Crown on Netflix - Severance on AppleTV+ - Dispatches from Pluto by Richard Grant - Into the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner - TOMS Marlo booties - necklace extenders - Ashland 7-foot cashmere pencil tree - Anthropologie tuxedo shirt - rechargeable candle lighter Sponsors: - Lomi (use code BIGBOO for $50 off) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 on your first purchase) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 your mattress order and two free pillows) |
Nov 17, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 311
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This episode is longer than usual because of our Gift Guide, but you can rest assured that Melanie and I break down all the important football developments before we get into anything else. After all, we want the podcast to be a safe place for Mel as she processes her football grief and disillusionment. Personally I think she's holding up beautifully.
Just like last week, the Gift Guide links are in a Google doc (link below), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Texas A&M / Florida - Mississippi State / Auburn - Mike Leach folding up the sideline chairs - LSU goes for 2 - 2022 Holiday Gift Guide (you need a Google account to access the doc) - Spanx flare jeans - tennis necklace - Free People thermal henley - Beekeeper's immune and sore throat spray - Dolce Vita Hawk H20 Sponsors: - Pair (use this link for 15% off your first pair) - iwi Life (use code BIGBOO22 for 30% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO65 for 65% off and free shipping) - Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off) - Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) |
Nov 10, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 310
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Well, the Aggies didn't win, but just as she predicted, Melanie enjoyed the snacks and the company at this past weekend's Texas A&M / Ole Miss game. We talk about both of those things, as well as Caroline's game day overalls and the pre-game festivities. Then, in news unrelated to football, we discuss the quality time D and I have had with Alex's roommate and why I may open a bed and breakfast for sick college students.
Also, this week marks the kick-off of our annual Holiday Gift Guide - we're talking about gift ideas for teenage boys and teenage girls - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Conner Weigman - A&M Corps - Dr. Bowen Loftin - a possum at Kyle Field - 20th Century Fox theme song fail - Oklahoma St. / Kansas St. - TCU - Caroline's overalls - Big Boo Gift Guide 2022 Google Doc - Pilcro oversized corduroy jacket - Flipz Stuff'd chocolate / peanut butter - Aerie waffle long sleeve t-shirt - Athleta Savannah joggers - The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile Sponsors: - Hiya (use this link for 50% off your first order) - iwi (use code BIGBOO22 for 30% off your first purchase) - KiwiCo (use this code to get your first month free) - Babbel (use this link for up to 55% off your subscription) |
Nov 03, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 309
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Over the years Melanie and I have had a lot of conversations about college football, but I don't think she has ever been as fired up about her Aggies as she is this week. That is to say: our friend is a smidge angry. We process some of that anger before we move into Side Eyes and I See Yous, and then we do a little catch-up on the non-football things that have happened this past week. You may pick up on the fact that non-football life has been a much more consistent source of joy.
We also do a quick summary of what we've been reading / watching / listening to, we marvel at so many things related to Taylor Swift, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Jimbo Fisher's sweatshirt from South Carolina game - Will Rogers escorts woman up the stadium ramp - Ole Miss' red jerseys - TCU's offensive coordinator - Mike Gundy dancing - Cade Klubnik - Jayden Daniels - The Battery - In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner (our Patreon November book club selection) - November 9 by Colleen Hoover - Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - Somebody Feed Phil season 6 (A DELIGHT) - From Scratch on Netflix - Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris on Amazon Prime - Elvis on HBOMax - Rosaline on Hulu - Taylor Swift's Midnights album - Taylor Swift TikTok - Rembrandt Deeply White toothpaste - Laura Gellar Kohl eyeliner pencil - OSEA Advanced Protection moisturizer (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first purchase) - Lip Sip silicone straw - GAP flannel big shirt Sponsors: - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Osea (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) |
Oct 26, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 308
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This past weekend Melanie and I got to experience watching college football together - we were in Texas with our friend Retha - and while we didn't get to see as many games as we normally do, we did behold the wonder of the best college football game in some time: Alabama vs. Tennessee. Naturally we talk about it - along with this week's smaller-than-usual collection of Side Eyes and I See Yous.
We also recap our time in Brenham / College Station, along with a couple of books I've recently read and really enjoyed. Plus, it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - the Alabama / Tennessee game - the Mississippi State / Kentucky game - The Junction Boys - Melanie's self-tanning dress - Blue Bell Park - Aggieland Outfitters - Melanie's crawfish etouffee recipe - Torchy's queso - Kelly Minter - Books You Can't Put Down list (it's the first highlight) - Nora Goes Off Script by Anabell Monaghan - The Maid by Nita Prose - our Patreon episode with Retha on change and transition - Retha's Instagram - A New Day short fleece sweatshirt - 26x26 throw pillow covers - Oliver Thomas backpack - Ranger Station candles (I bought Old Fashioned, Lumberjack, and Leather & Pine) - Going Up Thickening Kit from R&Co Sponsors: - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress and two free pillows) - Reel Paper (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% your first order and free shipping) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO65 for 65% off and free shipping) |
Oct 20, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 307
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This week Melanie and I find ourselves on opposite ends of football fortune, so you're going to hear a lot of sympathizing, a lot of commiserating, and a better than average amount of celebrating. Plus, as you might expect, we offer our perhaps misguided but nonetheless enthusiastic analysis of the last play of the A&M / Alabama game. WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS.
There's also a good bit of discussion about my hair, a recap of Alex's time home during fall break, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - the last play of the A&M / Bama game - Mississippi State / Arkansas - flea flicker - Hendon Hooker - Mike Leach on weddings - Grandma Walton - our live show in Brenham, TX - Lilo's Salad - Ree's apple dumplings - Champion C9 women's workout tank - Glossier Boy Brow - Abercrombie body suits - Free People Jayde cord flare - Lawless Forget the Filler line smoothing plumping gloss Sponsors: - Hiya (use this link for 50% off your first order) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) - Reel (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order at checkout) |
Oct 13, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 306
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Well, the Bulldogs and the Aggies played football this past weekend, and as you can imagine, only one of us is pleased with the outcome. We break down all of our respective feelings about the game (y'all may want to keep Melanie in your prayers) before we move into our weekly Side Eyes and I See Yous.
We also discuss my recent trip to the northeast, I offer some book recommendations, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - The Big Boo Bowl - State blocks A&M field goal - Jimbo's truck getting towed - Oklahoma / TCU - LSU / Auburn - end of Ole Miss / Kentucky game - Robert Griffin III - Emmanuel Forbes - Nakitomi Plaza - Portsmouth, NH - The It Girl by Ruth Ware - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Mindy Project - Vuori Performance joggers - several colors on sale - our skincare episode with Niva - Maya Chia concentrated serum - Sand Grain studio prints - Jane Iredale Circle Delete concealer - Crocs clogs - Get Your Mammogram Sponsors: - iwi Life (use code BIGBOO22 to get 30% off your first purchase) - KiwiCo (use code BIGBOO for 50% off your first month and free shipping) - Thrive Market (use this link to join and get a $60 gift) - Prose (use this link for 15% off and your free hair consultation) |
Oct 06, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 305
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It was a victorious football weekend for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, so of course Melanie and I offer our perspectives on both our teams. Melanie also shares her relief that she can put another year of the Arkansas / A&M rivalry behind her, and we both have some side eyes and I see yous.
We share some collective surprise that there's so much good TV to look forward to (fall is going to be very kind to us in that regard), and Melanie breaks down her latest scent adventures with her Pura (these are exciting adventures indeed at our current stage of life). Plus, it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - the A&M / Arkansas game - Jerry Reed's "East Bound & Down" - State beats Bowling Green - A&M scoop and score against Arkansas - this week's SEC Shorts - Duckfat in Portland, Maine - Somebody Feel Phil Maine episode - The Holy Donut - Pura fragrance diffuser - NEST Cedar Leaf & Lavender for Pura - Fresh Balsam & Cedarwood for Pura - The Crown season 5 - Dead to Me season 3 - The Mindy Project - The Great British Baking Show - Abbott Elementary - Emily in Paris season 3 - Somebody Feed Phil season 6 - our latest Patreon episode with Retha (it's all about transition) - smiley face house slippers - Kenra Brilliant Shine Spray - Dr. James Instagram - Stars Above cozy pajama set - Maybelline Colorstay lip crayon Sponsors: - Olive & June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hiya Health (use this link for 50% off your first order) - OSEA (use this link for 10% off your first order) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order) |
Sep 29, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 304
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The football horizon is a bit brighter this week for Melanie and her Aggies, and even though that was not the case for my Bulldogs and me (congrats, LSU), Mel and I talk about some weekend events that brought us all manner of joy. We also unexpectedly shifted into a conversation about which SEC fans are mostly likely to slide into our DMs after a win (and which ones rarely say anything), so if you feel like we have stepped on your toes a little bit, please know that we love you all.
We both share some Side Eyes, I have an exciting TV update (well, it was exciting for me personally, but I doubt anyone else really cares), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - App State Gameday signs - Wooo Pig Sooie - Chuy's - A&M Corps of Cadets - Billy Ivey's The Sea Between Us - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki - Better Call Saul - H&M oversized shirt dress - R&Co Rodeo Star thickening foam - Jones Road The Best Eyeshadow (I ordered cream and ash) - Club Pilates - Mememe embellished button down tunic Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO65 for 65% off plus free shipping) |
Sep 22, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 303
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The football sun didn't shine on A&M this past weekend, so in this epsiode Melanie and I spend some time processing and working through the Aggies' loss to Appalachian State. We also talk about a few other upsets from this past weekend and offer some Side Eyes and I See Yous - all in an effort to distract Melanie from her pain, of course.
David and I got to spend some time with Alex this past Friday night, so we break that down with some Serious Empty Nest Philosophizing (TM), and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - Appalachian State upsets A&M - Texas vs. Alabama - This week's Top 25 - our Patreon episode with Melanie's aesthetician, Niva - skin cycling - some of Niva's product recommendations in our Amazon store (she goes over when and how to use them in the episode) - foldable travel mirror with magnification - Bagsmart large travel toiletry bag - Yareli Dead Sea Lavender Bath Salts - Free People Hailee sweater set - Rowe Casa hormone kit Sponsors: - Noom (use this link for your trial) - Thrive Market (use this link to get $80 in free groceries) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off a mattress and two free pillows) - June's Journey (download on Apple App Store or Google Play) |
Sep 15, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 302
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It's probably not a surprise to anyone, but after the first big weekend of college football, this episode is A Lot of Sports. This is also what we like to refer to as our happy place. And while our sound wouldn't pick up Melanie's little noisemaker for some reason, we did not let that deter us from our first round of Side Eyes and I See Yous for this new season. We won't always talk about football quite this much, but it seemed right and fitting for the first big game weekend.
We also discuss our recent closet clean-outs, our Empty Nest Feelings, and our desperation to have actual conversations with our children. Plus it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - Aggie Park - Ryan Day on Game Day - Will Rogers had himself a game - Clarins depuffing mask - Norma Kamali Elephant pants - the mattress topper that's like a cloud (according to Alex) - Universal Thread button down shirts from Target - Athleta Pranayama wrap - clear zip pouches for organizing - Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato soup - Korks Lori platform clogs - they work for high arches! - less than $60 - Lilo's Salad (and I would add the adjective "magical") Sponsors: - KiwiCo (use code BIGBOO for 50% off any crate line) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO for up to 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Hiya (use this link for 50% off their best-selling children's vitamin) |
Sep 08, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 301
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Well, Alex lives at college now, and on this episode Melanie and I talk all about the move-in process and the fact that we're both empty nesters now. Plus, Melanie tells us how the past showed up in her present this past weekend (AS IT WILL DO), and I share about a text thread that overtook my life this past Saturday night.
We also discuss a Netflix documentary that we both loved, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - SOURCE Awards Hall of Fame 2022 - blue bags for packing - The Flying Biscuit - John Mayer's Born & Raised - The Band Camino - Desmond Howard picks the Aggies to win it all - Kirk Herbstreit's tan - Houston Nutt - Mike Wright from Vanderbilt - Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist - Cremo Palo Santo body wash - BR Factory silky oversized shirt - Abercrombie satin sleep shirt - satin wide leg pajama pants - Norma Kamali elephant pants - Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce mascara Sponsors: - Stamps.com (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your order) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) |
Sep 01, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 300
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Well, it's our 300th episode - and our 15th podcast-i-versary - and Melanie and I are thrilled about both of these things. WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT. So, as you can imagine, we do a little reminiscing on this episode, but we also do a lot of talking about the here and now. That is because this is the week that Alex moves to college, and we have a lot to break down about that.
As always we recap our weekends, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - Travis Cottrell - SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame - Episode 195 with Phil Rosenthal - Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix - Episode 10, our first episode with Travis - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post - Korks Lori Platform Clog - 3001 Questions book - Enter our 15th anniversary giveaway on Melanie's blog - Enter our 15th anniversary giveaway on Sophie's blog (Giveaways from Parachute Home, Hummingbird Farms, Anthropologie, Sephora, and Amazon) - Jones Road Miracle Balm in Dusty Rose - Patagonia Capilene graphic tees - Blaze Lug Sole penny loafer - Maeve Colette leather pants - Women's Utility Chore jacket - Pioneer Woman's olive cheese bread Sponsors: - June's Journey (download on the Apple App store or Google Play) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) |
Aug 25, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 299
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This week Melanie and I kick off the episode with a recap of My Weekend with Martha (maybe that should be trademarked), which was super fun (you can imagine! can't you just imagine?!), and we talk about this new season of life where our kids aren't around very much. This basically makes us feel like we're dating the people we've been married to for 25 years.
Also, Melanie fills us in on a movie she loved, we both have rave reviews for a TV show we adore, and we break down the AP college football poll that came out this week (spoiler alert: Melanie continues to give Notre Dame the side-eye). As always, we wrap up with Five Favorites - it's Melanie's turn this week. And just a reminder: next week is our 300th episode and our 15th podcast-i-versary. We have some fun giveaways planned - because we want to be sure to celebrate the milestones! :-) Hope y'all enjoy episode 299! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki (this is going to be our September Book Club book on Patreon) - Vengeance - Alamo Drafthouse - Never Have I Ever - The Wedding Season - Better Call Saul - BIOAQUA Gold Osmanthus Lemon Eye Mask - Sally Hansen Treatment Cuticle Rehab - Universal Thread oversized button down shirt - Project 62 gold gallery frame - Juniper print shop Sponsors: - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial that includes free postage and a digital scale) - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO to get 30% off your first order plus free shipping) - Helix (use our link for up to $200 off a mattress and two free pillows) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO for 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts) |
Aug 18, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 298
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This week Melanie recaps the time she spent decorating Caroline's apartment this past weekend, and I lament an unexpected change with my email. We also discuss the surprising cost of Command hooks, a new season of one of our favorite shows, and the preseason Top 25 Coaches' Poll.
On top of all that, we marvel that our brains have held onto all the Olivia Newton-John lyrics from our childhood, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - poster putty - Johnny's Restaurant - Better Call Saul - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - Nope - Olivia Newton-John - "Let Me Be There" - "Please Mr. Please" - "Have You Never Been Mellow?" - Olivia Newton-John's Totally Hot album - Never Have I Ever season 3 - AP Preseason Coaches' Poll - Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer - OPI Drip Dry - Melanie's Five Favorites Amazon shirt - corduroy shirt that's oh-so-soft - long sleeve ultralite workout tunic - Tedeschi Trucks Band I Am the Moon - Sam Edelman Theresa platform sandal (and here's the gray multi in lots of sizes at Belk) - Popcorners (I also love the Spicy Queso flavor) Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link to get $80 in free groceries) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your first crate line and free shipping) |
Aug 11, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 297
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Since our last episode Melanie and Perry have moved Caroline into her new place in College Station, and I have been all manner of productive rounding up things for Alex's dorm room. Apparently both of us have been feeling our feelings about this particular transition, so we dig into that a little bit.
We also talk about Bama Rush Tok (will it be a thing this year? WE HOPE SO), what we're watching, and a book I've been loving. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - blackout curtains at Walmart (sold in packs of 2 in-store for $18, I think) - four-cube storage unit - storage cubes - bedside caddy - dorm rug - door stopper - clip-on fan with USB plug - rechargeable clip-on light - "La Di Da" by Tedeschi Trucks Band - The Pants Store - Loot on AppleTV - Southern Charm - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince - Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - Nope - Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer - OPI Drip Dry Drops - Hoka Mach 5 - Keurig K-Supreme Plus coffee maker - lightweight tunic top Sponsors: - Prose (use this link for 15% off your custom hair supplements) - Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts) - OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order sitewide) |
Aug 04, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 296
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We're back home after spending most of last week in Atlanta, and apparently we both have a lot of thoughts about how air travel could be more courteous and efficient (please keep in mind that I didn't actually fly to Atlanta, but that doesn't stop me from having an opinion). We also share our latest thoughts about moisturizers, eye shadows, and whether or not nutmeg belongs in a fruit cobbler.
On top of that, we talk about how we're wrapping up summer with the college-aged people in our lives, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener (just FYI - the link in the list of sponsors will work for 15% off your first order)
- corn dip (I modified this recipe a bit, but this was so good when I heated it in the oven for about 30 minutes on 375)
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Jul 28, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 295
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We recorded this episode from Day One of SEC Football Media Days earlier this week, and man oh man are we ever living our best lives. Obviously we talk about media days (day one, at least), and we discuss the obnoxious amount of clothes we packed for our time in Atlanta. We trust you would expect no less.
You'll also hear Melanie's shock / surprise / disappointment when she learns about another movie I've never seen, and we break down how we respond to conflict (here's a hint: WE DON'T LOVE IT). Plus, it's Melanie's turn this week for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- The Bear
- Loot
- Zach Bryan's new album, Summertime Blues
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Jul 21, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 294
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This week we talk about a whole lot of ordinary life: celebrating some extended family birthdays, finding an unexpected treasure at Nordstrom Rack, and trying to get our kids' living spaces coordinated for the new semester.
We also discuss some new shows we're watching and how Melanie is dealing with the Texas heat.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Jul 14, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 293
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It's been a slow week since we last recorded, but that didn't stop us from digging into all sorts of exciting topics on this episode: picture frames, herbs, weather, and so many other things that pretty much scream WE ARE VERY BORING.
Fortunately we've watched a good bit of TV, so we break that down, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- funeral potato casserole (I use cream of chicken soup instead of making a sauce with flour, milk, and chicken broth)
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Jul 07, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 292
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This week we recap the end of the College World Series, and Melanie tells us all about how she and Caroline spent time in The Nature during their inaugural trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Melanie's feet continue to recover.
We also break down an unusually busy week on the Hudson front, Melanie offers her two cents on Arch Manning's college football commitment, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- the VRBO house we love in Chickamauga, GA (only 25 minutes from so many fun things in Chattanooga)
- Hulu +
Sponsors:
- Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements)
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Jun 30, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 291
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We're still in the thick of the College World Series, so you know we're gonna get into all of our feelings about college baseball this week (not to mention the Aggies' match-up against the Longhorns). We also do a little recapping of our weekends, and we discuss whether or not it's possible to cover all the important topics / life skills with college kids before they leave home.
On top of all that, we break down my current situation with my hair, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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Jun 23, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 290
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Much to our delight, there have been lots of fun life events since our last episode. Melanie got to watch her Aggies win their super regional and secure their spot in the College World Series, and I got to go to Maine and New York City on a trip. We have so many words about all of these things.
We also discuss my somewhat awkward initial encounter with East Coast seafood (I was not equipped, y'all), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Omni Berkshire (this was our favorite place we've stayed in NYC - great location and really quiet)
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Jun 16, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 289
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Y'all. I don't know how this has happened again, but Zoom didn't pick up my microphone - clearly I missed a setting even after I reminded Melanie that we needed to check - so I sound like I'm in a tunnel. I hope you can push through the distraction, and I am trying to remind myself that nobody listens to us for our sound quality. Still: annoying. I'm sorry I'm so consistently bad at this part.
Anyway, we discuss some things as I echo (echo, echo) my way through the episode: college baseball, Alex's college orientation, and my poor decision-making skills re: orientation shoes. Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Jun 09, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 288
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Between college baseball regionals, Top Gun: Maverick, and a new season of Somebody Feed Phil, we get to cover a wide swath-o-topical-ground this week. Giddy up, everyone.
Plus, Melanie shares an update on the final stages of her bedroom / bath renovation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- a summertime skincare staple - Teddie's Organics rosehip oil
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Jun 02, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 287
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Melanie had an adventurous travel weekend, so we talk about that on this week's episode, and you know - YOU KNOW - we dig into the recent situation between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban. WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED.
We also discuss a TV show and a movie that have made my heart oh-so-happy, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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- Peloton
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May 26, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 286
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Well, it occurred to me when I was editing that we completely forgot to talk about what dress I wore to graduation, but that is okay because it was an old one (the dress I ordered didn't come in on time). BUT, we did remember to talk about other graduation details, along with the latest on Melanie's bedroom / bathroom renovations and the fact that Caroline is home for the summer.
We also discuss my TV goals for the week, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Article: "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Premiere was Masterpiece Television" - Prose boar bristle hairbrush (I don't have any idea if our code will work on a brush, but you can try BIGBOO and see if it does)
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May 19, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 285
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On this episode Melanie does some deep reflection on all of last year's preparations for Caroline's freshman dorm room, and she does this because she started the process of moving Caroline out of her dorm room this past weekend. Suffice it to say: LESSONS WERE LEARNED.
We also talk about the ramp up to Alex's high school graduation weekend (when I was editing I wondered if I should use "Sunrise, Sunset" as background music), my recent accomplishments with our built-ins, and Melanie's Five Favorites.
Y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- EXCITING NEWS: Brian Chalmers t-shirts
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App store or Google Play)
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May 12, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 284
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There has been a lot of life in the last week: Melanie's home improvement situation has leveled up in a couple of significant ways, and senior year festivities have overtaken our lives here in Birmingham. So for entirely different reasons, both of us have been feeling some feelings. You'll hear all about that.
We also continue our discussion of The Dress Situation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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May 05, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 283
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It's been a week-o-special-events for both of us, and on this episode we're going to talk about all of them. You'll hear about Melanie and Perry getting all dressed up for a wedding, my quick trip to see college friends, and Alex's performance in Into the Woods. Plus, Melanie has some exciting new skin care strategies to share.
We're also going to discuss TV (it's my favorite coping mechanism right now), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Apr 28, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 282
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We're all over the place this week, so if you would like to hear about what's on sale at Anthropologie along with the snake situation at the ranch along with a round-up of some recent TV shows along with a story about some leggings, this is the episode for you.
We also talk about Melanie's latest additions to her skin care routine. And it's my turn for Five Favorites. Only somehow I ended up with Seven Favorites. As you do.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Whisps
- Favorite TikTok accounts: @snackqween, @catben, @567broadway, @jackieaina, @cost_n_mayor (be advised that you may occasionally hear some lively language)
Sponsors:
- Noom
- Evite
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Apr 21, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 281
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We both had lively weekends - Parents' Weekend for Mel, a John Mayer concert and Daddy's birthday celebration for me - and you're gonna get a recap of all of the above. We have some thoughts about concert couples and late-night fast food and the sweetness of being with family.
We also revisit the topics of doom piles and radishes, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- New June's Journey teams with podcast listeners: Big Boo Detectives 2 and Big Boo Podcast Fans
Sponsors:
- June's Journey - download on the Apple App Store or Google Play
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Apr 14, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 280
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Since we recorded our last episode a few days early, it felt like we had lived ten lives when we sat down to record for this week. That's why you're going to hear about a wide array of topics, from which ride made me nauseous at Universal to how college kids don't like to commit to activities to when our family received a free gift in Georgia to why I experienced buyer's remorse over a new dress.
A lot has happened, y'all.
There's no Five Favorites this week - we're doing a quick graduation gift guide instead - but rest assured that we'll be back with Five Favorites next week. I think it'll be Melanie's turn.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Zara
Graduation Gift Ideas:
- tool kit
Sponsors:
- Thrive Market (use this link to join today and get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50)
- Peloton
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Apr 07, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 279
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On this episode we touch on some topics that aren't necessarily typical for us, like Melanie's recent revelation about her dogs' theme songs and my recent theory about a vegetable that I believe to be on the come-up in the roasted vegetable world. As you might expect, this led to a discussion about the vegetables and/or fruit that have risen to culinary prominence over the last several years, and I don't know, maybe Melanie and I need some new hobbies.
We also talk about Melanie's thoughts on The Gilded Age, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Melanie's Instagram (the dog theme songs were in her stories, but maybe she'll make a highlight for us)
- e.l.f. eyebrow pencil (in fairness, it is just a little bit over $4, so the bargain factor is big)
Sponsors:
- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a special offer that includes a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)
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Mar 31, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 278
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If you're wondering this week if Melanie is over her spirit of grievance with the NCAA regarding the college basketball tournament, she's going to settle that question for you almost immediately after this episode starts. We also explore two new topics - doom piles and tantouring - and lament our complete lack of skill when it comes to organizing and applying make-up.
It's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, and you'll be delighted to hear that she comes up with a new slogan for arugula in the process. Take that, Whoop City.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Whitney boyfriend jeans (get 15% off with code MELANIE15)
- our latest bonus episode with Kim Spradlin-Wolfe
Sponsors:
- Noom
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Mar 24, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast Bonus Episode with Kim Spradlin-Wolfe
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This bonus episode marks a first for us, and that's because our guest, Kim Spradlin-Wolfe, was actually a Survivor champion about ten years ago. This means she can claim some next-level mental and physical toughness, so suffice it to say that Melanie and I - as a couple of Enneagram 9s - are fascinated.
Kim also has anew show coming out on HGTV, so we talk about that along with a fun project she and Melanie are working on. You're going to love listening to her, and we got such a kick out of having time to sit down and talk with her.
We'll be back in a couple of days with our regular episode for the week (278). Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Mar 22, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 277
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Melanie is feeling so much better this week, and you'll be delighted to hear her back in her normal feisty form (particularly where NCAA basketball is concerned). We continue our discussion from a few weeks back about Whoop City (oh, it tickles me), and we also talk about my recent facial - not to mention how this past weekend's PJ Morton concert changed my life a little bit.
But wait! There's more! Melanie has a new book recommendation for us, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- spring sets - Ava & Viv velour top and velour shorts and Who What Wear lime green sweatshirt and terry lounge pants
- air fryer breakfast tostada (9 minutes in air fryer on 375)
Sponsors:
- June's Journey (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
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Mar 17, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast Bonus Episode with Kari Kampakis
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On this week's bonus episode Melanie and I talk with our friend Kari Kampakis. Kari, who lives in Birmingham and is the author of four books, just so happens to be one of our favorite Instagram follows. The mom of four daughters and a graduate of The University of Alabama, Kari has so much wisdom to share about friendship, the dynamics between moms and daughters, the power of being vulnerable and going first - and so much more. Her words are such an encouragement!
This isn't the only time you'll hear from us this week; we'll be back in a couple of days with our regular episode, so we'll talk to you again then!
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- 1883
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Mar 15, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 276
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Our friend Melanie is still under the weather, but once again she pushed through like a champion so we could get this week's episode handled. And listen - if you like a coherent train of thought, we should probably apologize. We talk about the condition of our eyelashes and the cost of streaming services and what we've been watching and the new sneakers that we both love.
Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a treat.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- PJ Morton's Gumbo Unplugged Live
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Mar 10, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast Bonus Episode with Lucky Peacock Designs
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A few months ago Melanie and I decided it would be fun to have conversations with a few of our favorite Instagram influencers, and we're kicking that off today with this BONUS EPISODE. We're talking with Caroline from Lucky Peacock Designs, and you've no doubt heard us mention her on the podcast one or 78 times. Caroline posts lots of beautiful interior design pictures, and she's also an amazing curator of great finds from Amazon, Target, and Walmart - among other places.
We talk in this episode about Caroline's love for estate sales, her best advice for shopping estate sales, her Round Top Antique Week suggestions, and how to throw a killer Three's Company-themed cocktail party. Plus a bunch of other stuff. She's a delight!
Hope y'all enjoy - and we'll be back later this week with Episode 276!
Show Notes:
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Mar 08, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 275
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It was a big show choir weekend for the Hudsons, so Melanie and I talk about that as well as her current upper respiratory infection and the fact that Caroline was home for the weekend and set some personal sleeping records. Frankly I respect it.
We also discuss a couple of new things Melanie has watched, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Plus, you'll be delighted to know that Melanie has an exciting hat update.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- man cold
- homemade medicine ball
- livestream link to Radica's show choir performance (this links directly to our school's show - but be forewarned that the sound isn't great) - CODA
- Quordle
- Nerdle
- Big Momma Too - another Big Boo team on June's Journey
- Third Love Deco Lace Demi Bra (and if you've ordered from Third Love before and our discount won't work, this link will go straight to the bra style)
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Mar 03, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 274
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IT'S COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON, EVERYONE, and you will likely hear the joy in our voices as we talk about opening weekend for the Bulldogs and the Aggies. Plus, Melanie has some TV news to share, and we even do a little analysis about generational differences in parenting.
Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites - but not before she tells us about a critical spring accessory she's trying to find.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Maid
- Marry Me
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Feb 24, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 273
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Well, if you were hoping to listen to a podcast episode where you can hear about a baptism and a show choir competition, today is your lucky day. Melanie and I talk about both of those things - and also throw in some discussions about Mel's beloved new green juice, my reactions to a few Melanie-recommended products that have prompted me to "Add to Cart," and Mel's new favorite romantic comedy.
What variety, right? What a time.
As a side note, I would just like to mention that college baseball starts this week (all the hand clap emojis!), and just in case you're wondering, it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Trader Joe’s Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers (also: Aldi Mexican Street Corn Big Dipper Corn Chips)
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the App Store or on Google Play)
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Feb 17, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 272
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In this episode Melanie updates us on her hot roller situation and also shares some shocking information re: Perry's feelings for a widely beloved vegetable. I'm still not over it.
On top of that, you won't be at all surprised to hear us discuss Jimbo Fisher's apparent affection for the word "clown," and I offer some exciting June's Journey news. Finally, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- I, Tonya
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Feb 10, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 271
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We recorded this episode waaaaaaay later than normal - like just a few hours ago - so I'm a little pressed for time in terms of an engaging description. :-) Let's just go with this: skincare procedure thoughts, my 8-wing is fully engaged in a situation at our school, and Melanie has watched some television.
Please do enjoy.
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a free four-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale)
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Feb 03, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 270
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This week Melanie shares the details of her vampire facial (which is a sentence I never thought I would write). We also talk about our respective weekends, and I share what I feel is an exciting new career path that I've discovered.
I take on 2020Boo and 2020Woo (I'm not exactly sure how to type those) on this episode, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Jan 27, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 269
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On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss Caroline's return to College Station along with all the ways I've been living my best home improvement life. And then, because we like to tackle the big problems, we talk about our need for a better shoe system in our closets. As you do.
While Melanie does have an exciting skin care development, she unfortunately has sad situation to report as far as her personal ice situation is concerned. Thankfully, however, she is not without ice hope. We wrap up with Five Favorites and a 202Boo (don't worry - we'll get the sequence of these things figured out; we are, as always, slow to come up with a system).
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Whole Foods Top of the Morning muffins
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
- Jesus Listens (available wherever books are sold)
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Jan 20, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 268
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We waited until after the National Championship game (congrats, Georgia Bulldogs!) to record this episode, so naturally we talk about the game and all the reasons why we felt like it was the best of college football. We also discuss Melanie's weekend with Caroline and her college friends, plus a new kind of exercise I recently tried for the first time.
On top of that, we offer our thoughts on the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th birthday portraits, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Jesus Listens (available wherever books are sold)
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Jan 13, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 267
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Well, we're kicking off 2022 with some on-brand audio issues (this time on my end - because my microphone didn't connect to Zoom and I didn't think to check it), so we hope that will be a comfort to you. Since we didn't realize that I sounded like I was talking in a canyon, we still enjoyed some lively discussions about home deer and the Chick-fil-A drive-thru and #lowlevelgoals.
We also share some thoughts about bowl games, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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Jan 05, 2022 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 266
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Well, it's a post-Christmas recap on this week's episode, complete with our thoughts about what we ate and what we watched and what we're looking forward to in this last week of the year.
Also, Melanie shares her thoughts on the Aggies' bowl-game-that-wasn't, and she has a fantastic list of Five Favorites that resulted in me buying not one but two things before we even finished recording.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Maid on Netflix (be aware that it deals with domestic violence and trauma, so it can be very difficult to watch)
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Dec 30, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 265
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It's our last episode before Christmas, and we spend some time lamenting our respective weather forecasts (that is to say: it's not going to be anywhere close to cold). Also, Melanie shares her recent Paris Hilton fascination as well as an update on Caroline's Christmas break.
As always, we wrap up with Five Favorites (it's my turn this week). We hope y'all have the merriest Christmas!
Show Notes:
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Dec 23, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 264
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This past weekend Melanie went to a wedding and I went to an art exhibit, so clearly we are living Very Fancy Lives. Naturally we talk about All The Fanciness before I recap Alex's Christmas choir concert (a 2021 highlight for me) and we discuss our thoughts on bowl season / the College Football Playoffs.
On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a delight.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO to sign up for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)
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Dec 16, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 263
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There wasn't as much college football this past weekend, but there was still plenty of real life to talk about, including how our dogs like to encourage us to take them for walks and what we've been watching lately.
Plus, Melanie shares an interesting theory re: a favorite vegetable, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Dec 09, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 262
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It was a football weekend for the ages (well, maybe not for the Bulldogs and the Aggies, but anyway), so naturally we share our thoughts on All The Games. We also recap our Thanksgiving weekends and discuss the unexpected delight I experienced while doing a little Black Friday shopping.
Of course there are some Side Eyes and I See Yous, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Salt Fat Acid Heat buttermilk-marinated chicken (I cooked chicken breasts in the air fryer - three at a time for 20 minutes - on 390, flipped them, then cooked them for 10 more minutes before I used the meat thermometer to make sure the chicken was 180 degrees)
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Dec 02, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 261
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It's no secret that Melanie and I share a love for Garth Brooks (remember: "every blessing is a curse, and every curse - is a blessing"), so we kick off this episode with a recap of the Garth show I saw at The Ryman this past weekend. We also talk about college football (of course) and the fact that Caroline is home for Thanksgiving.
On top of all that, we break down a movie that we both loved, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are super grateful for each one of you.
Show Notes:
- Trader Joe's Vegetable Masala burger
Sponsors:
- Jesus Listens - available wherever books are sold
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Nov 25, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 260
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If you're wondering if we talk in this episode about Mississippi State's comeback win against the Auburn Tigers, you'd better believe we do - not to mention that we break down a big high school football milestone from this past weekend, and Melanie comes through with her side eyes and I see yous.
We also discuss an exciting new cracker option and Adele's CBS special (this is going to be our topic for our last November Patreon episode, and we cannot wait). Plus, Melanie has Five Favorites this week.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
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Nov 18, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 259
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We kick off this episode with an Alex update and then follow it up with a Caroline / College Station update. Melanie also recaps her time at the A&M / Auburn game and shares a few side eyes and I see yous before she fills us in on the latest with Mabel.
As always, we have Five Favorites (my turn this time) - complete with my personal jeans philosophy for colder weather.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
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Nov 11, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 258
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It was a weekend-o-wins on the football front (well, Texas A&M had a bye week, so that just means Melanie was extra relaxed), so naturally we had lots to talk about in this episode regarding The Sports. Plus, Melanie shares an update on Mabel, who has spent the last several days getting some really good care at the vet (we love you, Mabes).
There's also some closet clean-out news (Mel's favorite, as y'all know), and, as always, Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
- Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers, and Cole Cubelic (this is a great article on the SEC's very best broadcasting team)
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Nov 04, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 257
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Melanie and I cover some ground in this episode; we move from our respective trips to Trader Joe's to Alex's Senior Night to college football (side eyes! I see yous!) to the second part of our holiday gift guide. You'll find all the links in our show notes, but if it's easier for you, you can also find the gift guide links in this Google doc.
And on top of the gift guide goodness, there's also a new round of Five Favorites (my turn this time).
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
Gift Guide for Women
- When Change Finds You: 31 Assurances to Settle Your Heart When Life Stirs You Up by Kristen Strong
- Madewell Stembend Ear Jackets - just $12.50 as I'm typing this, but may go back to regular price soon
Gift Guide for Men
- message board subscriptions for sports lovers
- SPLURGE: Kindle Paperwhite 2021 edition
- BIG SPLURGE: MacBook Air
Five Favorites
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Oct 28, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 256
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This is episode is chock-full-o-fun: a quick recap of our live show in Nashville, plus some reflections on this past weekend's college football activity (we need not speak of the State / Alabama game). Are there Side Eyes and I See Yous? OF COURSE THERE ARE.
Also, we have the first installment of our Holiday Gift Guide on this episode - gifts for teenage girls and guys - because we know that in some instances shipping is taking a little longer. AND we have Five Favorites from Melanie - always a treat!
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
Gift Ideas for Teenage Girls:
- SPLURGE: Lily & Bean cosmetic straw vanity case
Gift Ideas for Teenage Guys:
- SPLURGE: Sony Plus wireless headset (only for PlayStation) or Elite wireless headset (for several different platforms)
(If you want all your links in a handy Google Doc, here's our working Gift Guide document...and we'll add next week's gifts to this same doc.)
Sponsors:
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Oct 21, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 255
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Naturally we kick off this week's episode with Melanie's recap of the A&M / Alabama game, which was all manner of memorable for her (and most people who love college football, I would add). We also break down other big match-ups from this past weekend, complete with Side Eyes and I See Yous.
Plus, we discuss some recent TikTok fascinations (for me), and I share my Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Emily Mariko's salmon and rice dish on TikTok (I mispronounced her name on the episode; it's Mah-REE-ko. Just wanted to correct myself.)
Sponsors:
- June's Journey (download in the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Oct 14, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 254
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Since The Big Boo Bowl was this past weekend, we obviously have a few Mississippi State vs. A&M-specific things to discuss on this episode (spoiler alert: the game turned out to be an early birthday present for me). Melanie also offers her Side Eyes of the Week, along with a new segment that features the applause function on her little gadget that has primarily booed up until this point.
We also talk about the Shankles' new phones and how I thought for a split second that P needed to talk to me this past Saturday. Plus it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites - always a delight.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- The Bird
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Oct 07, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 253
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It wasn't really a fantastic college football weekend for either of us, but we still have ourselves some laughs in this episode. After all, Caroline was home for a couple of days, Alex celebrated his senior homecoming, and Melanie assembled a fine assortment of side eyes as she watched Saturday's games.
Also, you'll hear a clip of our recent Patreon conversation with our friend Ree Drummond, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Sep 30, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 252
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On this episode we recap our time together at the first-ever Big Boo live event - and oh, was it ever a blast. We also share our college football thoughts, including Melanie's Side Eyes of the Week. If you kept up with State's game last weekend, her first side-eye will not surprise you.
We also talk about Melanie's newfound proficiency at Snapchat, and she shares her Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Live Show Tickets for October 16th (there's a livestream option that goes on sale Friday 9/24 at 10 central)
Sponsors:
- Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements)
- Best Fiends - download in Google Play or in the Apple App Store
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Sep 23, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 251
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There was oh-so-much college football to talk about on this week's episode, so we hit the ground running re: the Aggies and the Razorbacks and the Cy-Hawk game. Oh, and re: the cat at the Miami game because that rescue operation was, in Melanie's words, the play of the week.
We also discuss our uncertainty about how to pose in some pictures we're having made (I'm traveling to Texas this Thursday), and Melanie recaps her recent visit to College Station. And if all that weren't enough (it probably is, but just pretend to be excited), it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- June's Journey - download on the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Rothy's
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Sep 16, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 250
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College football is here, and we are here for it. On this episode we break down (some) of this past weekend's football news, including my Bulldogs, Melanie's Aggies, and the latest with Alex's high school team. What a time!
We also talk about Hazel's most recent trip to the vet and some exciting Perry-related developments. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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Sep 09, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 249
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On this episode Melanie shares all the details about moving Caroline to A&M: the packing, the unpacking, the gallery wall-ing, and the goodbye-ing. We also talk about the start of Alex's senior football season and the fact that college football is finally upon us. We are delighted.
Finally, I tell Melanie about a recent experience with some chicken wings (obviously it was not easy for her to listen because chicken), and I share my Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- (I'll put pictures of Perry's truck, Caroline's gallery wall, and Alex's senior banner picture on Instagram...I can't figure out how to upload them to the show notes and who is surprised)
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Sep 02, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 248
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We recognize that there has been a lot of build-up, but this is the last episode we recorded before Melanie and Perry took Caroline to A&M. Next week we'll have the whole run-down from packing the truck to unloading at the dorm to saying good-bye, but this week we have a lot fun memories - and lo, some humor - from Caroline's last week at home.
Also on this episode: Alabama Rush TikTok, my ongoing fascination with Dak Precott's leadership skills, and Melanie's Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Shein
- Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys (be advised that the language is absolutely terrible, but the content is fascinating if you're a fan of football and also Dak)
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends - download on the Apple Store or Google Play
- Glorify (download in your app store - and you can get 20% off Glorify Plus if you use the code BIGBOO)
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Aug 26, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 247
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This week Melanie shares some of her goals for after Caroline leaves for college, and clearly she's going to be living on the edge because one of those goals is refinishing the top of her dining room table. We also discuss Melanie's feelings about her birthday last week and all the ways we still feel 26.
Plus, much to our delight, we have a college football preseason top 25 poll to talk about, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Rothy's
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Aug 19, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 246
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This week Melanie updates us on Caroline's Fish Camp experience, and I talk about the restorative powers of the lake. We also discuss how a recent book promotion video has taught me some hard truths about the current state of my face.
And on top of all that: we process Alex's last first day of high school, and Melanie shares her Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
- Grace Upon Grace journaling devotional (it comes out on September 28th, but you can pre-order now)
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Aug 12, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 245
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This week Melanie reminisces about Fish Camp (she also explains what Fish Camp is), I talk about my 24-ish hours in Nashville this past weekend, and we both dig a little deeper into our feelings about 80's music. Which is interesting because I didn't necessarily think I had many feelings about 80's music.
Also, Melanie reveals a new Netflix fave, and I share my Five Favorites for the week.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Firecrackers (a recipe with saltines - and I like canola oil instead of olive oil, and you can also use butter but need to bake right away if you do)
Sponsors:
- Glorify (search in your app store and download for free; use promo code BIGBOO to get GlorifyPlus for 20% off)
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Aug 05, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 244
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Sometimes life is so uneventful that we talk about cereal, and then other times there's a news leak during SEC Media Days that the SEC might expand to include Texas and Oklahoma. That is to say: we're not talking about cereal this week, everyone. And also I would like to introduce you to a little something I like to call MELANIE HAS SOME THOUGHTS.
In addition to the SEC news, we discuss TV (Ted Lasso is back!), the Olympics, and Melanie's Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- (Just FYI: you'll hear us mention Greg Sankey a few times in this episode. That's because he's the Commissioner of the SEC - and, by the way, he is a fantastic leader.)
Sponsors:
- Noom
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Jul 29, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 243
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This week - following last week's discussion about cereal - we really step it up and talk about Melanie's recent eye doctor appointment. Up next week: favorite soups.
The eye doctor appointment isn't all there is, though: we also discuss Martha's recent 90th birthday party, the second season of Never Have I Ever, and a pre-birthday trip Melanie is taking with her friends Gulley and Jamie. Plus, it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
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Jul 22, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 242
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So it hasn't been the most eventful week for us, but that doesn't stop us from finding new and exciting things to talk about - like favorite cereals, favorite milk, and I'm not even kidding about those first two things. We also discuss Melanie's most recent trip to the ranch and the extended quality time Hazel and I spent in the car last week.
On top of all that, Melanie updates us on Dorm Prep '21, she shares her Five Favorites, and I offer an exciting update on toast. Just look at us go.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Trader Joe's Strawberry & Jalapeño Crisps
- rattan dangle earrings - less than $10 (I ordered these while Melanie talked about them - just FYI)
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Jul 15, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 241
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I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE HEARD, but Mississippi State won the college baseball National Championship last week in Omaha, so Melanie and I talk just a *little* *bit* about that on this week's episode. We also discuss the fact that lo, the Olympics are almost upon us, which means that Melanie will be living her best life as she learns about all the Meaningful Life Stories and cheers for athletes from all around the world. Let's be honest: watching the Olympics is pretty much a Shankle-tacular.
In addition to the sports news, we share about what we're reading and talk a little more about a show we've both recently watched and loved. Plus, it's my turn for Five Favorites, and we have some exciting news about our Amazon shop. Or maybe "exciting" is a stretch. But nonetheless, we have news.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Out of Left Field postgame podcast episode (recorded after the Bulldogs won the CWS - it is FANTASTIC)
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Jul 08, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 240
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Last week we took a little time off from the podcast, and we had ourselves some adventures, we did. Melanie and Caroline went to a resort for a Mother / Daughter getaway, and Alex and I went to Omaha to see Mississippi State play in the College World Series. So, you probably won't be surprised to hear Melanie and I talk about all the things related to both trips on this episode - including my enthusiastic but somewhat unfortunate reaction to Tanner Allen's 3-run homer against Arizona.
We also discuss a book Melanie loved, a podcast I adored, and Melanie's Five Favorites. What a time.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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Jul 01, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 239
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We are always so happy when our good friend Travis Cottrell joins us on the podcast, and TODAY'S THE DAY. In what turned out to be an extra-long episode, we talk about closet clean-outs and furniture shipping delays and college baseball (update since we recorded: Mississippi State is going to the College World Series!).
We also discuss our kids (the Cottrells and the Shankles are about to be empty nesters with some travel goals), our dads (FEELINGS ALERT), and I share my Five Favorites. As does Travis.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
- To see show notes in Apple Podcasts, you now have to click on "episode webpage"
- Overcast
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
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Jun 17, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 238
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This week Melanie shares all about her trip to A&M for Caroline's New Student Conference (to use baseball terminology, it was a real home run). We also talk about TV (I finished watching Breaking Bad and HAVE SOME THOUGHTS), and we dig into our current summer reading situations.
Plus, we discuss our current state of contentment with our beauty products (I KNOW), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Chopt
Sponsors:
- Native (use this link or promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) (the scents are glorious)
- Thrive Market (use this link for $20 off your first order and a free gift) (the internet's finest granola selection IMHO)
- Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first purchase) (these bras are FANTASTIC and worth every penny)
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Jun 10, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 237
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Well, Caroline has graduated from high school, which is shocking considering that it seems like yesterday when she was telling Alex about "bad twaffic" in "San Antone-yo" on an early episode of the podcast. Anyway, Melanie brings us up to speed on the graduation festivities, and we also talk about last week at the SEC baseball tournament as well as some of Melanie's initial reactions to the Friends reunion (we'll do a Patreon episode about that very thing later this month).
On top of all that, we discuss an exciting new patio umbrella option (because that's a thing at this stage of life) and my Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
- Hacks
- "Survival" on Live from the Woods Vol. 2 (the guy yells for the first time around 3:58, then again around 5:12 - and I encourage you to keep listening so you can hear Madison and Calvin sing)
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Jun 03, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 236
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It's a big week for The Big Boo Cast: Caroline's high school graduation and the SEC Baseball Tournament. Not that those two things are of equal importance, of course (I mean, graduation = milestone). But Melanie and I talk about graduation and the tournament and TV and so much more on this week's episode.
We also discuss an exciting new find in the way of summer shorts, and Melanie shares her Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
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May 27, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 235
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This week we talk about the different ways we're aware that MAY, IT IS UPON US - graduation and office clean-out for me, Caroline's soccer all-star game and pre-graduation festivities for Melanie. Melanie also shares an exciting new charcuterie idea (GENIUS), and I talk about some shorts that are suddenly everywhere and clearly taking summer by storm.
We also discuss what we're watching (of course), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. By the way, I didn't have my microphone on for the first four minutes of the episode, but by some miracle I realized that my microphone wasn't on, and I fixed the problem, and clearly we are a beacon of podcasting excellence.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Aerosoles Dada wedge slip-on in soft gold (looks like they're out of stock on the Aerosoles website)
Sponsors:
- Stories with Grace Thornton (listen wherever you get your podcasts - and click here to listen to the first episode of season 2)
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May 20, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 234
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Well, it was a formal event extravaganza for Caroline this past weekend in San Antonio, and on this episode Melanie and I spend some time breaking down the details. We also talk about college baseball (such a surprise this time of year, right?) and Alex's spring football practice.
On top of all that, we discuss what we've been watching this past week as well as some celebrity news that has intrigued us (please see: Bennifer). Plus, Melanie shares her five favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Everything but the Bagel Greek Yogurt Dip from Trader Joe's
Sponsors:
- Rothy's
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May 13, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 233
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In this episode we talk about the strange adjustment to speaking in public again, and we also discuss this past weekend's baseball series between the Aggies and the Bulldogs (spoiler alert: the winner was a team wearing maroon). Plus, we break down some of the events surrounding Alex's junior prom - and, on a much grander scale, how the pictures of Alex Drummond's wedding were the gift we didn't know we needed.
We also continue our discussion (from Patreon) about Melanie's feelings about inanimate objects, we plan an imaginary graduation party buffet, and I share my Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Jovani
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May 06, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 232
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The two of us had fairly boring weekends, but that didn't stop us from rambling about our everyday concerns: our (previously undeclared) fondness for certain Old Spice products, our difficulties finding (and ordering) some products we really love, and our realizations that certain pandemic practices may have changed us in ways we didn't expect.
Also, we talk about how I've rediscovered a 70's TV classic, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Topgolf
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Apr 29, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 231
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This week we talk about Melanie's long-standing feud with a large electronics store, the highlights of this past Sunday's State / Ole Miss baseball game, and a couple of new recipes we've recently tried.
We also discuss our personal comforter and duvet preferences, our feelings about matte vs. dewy finishes with make-up, and I share my latest round of Five Favorites. What a thrill. What a time.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Best Beauty Buys of 2021 from InStyle (this is an Apple News link, so if you don't subscribe, it may not work for you)
- Top Chef
- discovery + (I should have specified that it's only some Verizon plans where you get discovery + for six months for free - but it's worth checking out whether your plan qualifies)
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Apr 22, 2021 |
Big Boo Five Questions with Annie F. Downs
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It was such a treat for Melanie and me to close out Five Questions - a six-week bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - with our longtime friend Annie F. Downs. Annie is a podcaster, a New York Times bestselling author, and an Instagram delight. We loved getting to reminisce about our old blogging days (Bloglines and Google Reader, anyone?) and the first few years of Annie's writing career in Nashville.
We also talk about writing in the here and now; Annie has some great perspective about rejection and about a healthy writing process. Plus, Annie and I talk (maybe) way too much and way too enthusiastically about cooking shows that we love. By the way, I have since watched all the episodes of the cooking show that Annie recommends, and I have a lot of thoughts about it. This may merit some sort of follow-up episode.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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Apr 19, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 230
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Here's what I'll say about this week's episode: it's a whole lot. Melanie and I both talk about our weekends, I offer a (nerdy) update on my June's Journey progress, and then we both share graduation gift ideas. It's that time of year, y'all.
Plus, Melanie shares her Five Favorites, and the end result of all of that content is a pretty long podcast episode. We'll be back on Monday with our final installment of the Five Questions series (Annie Downs is our guest!), and then next Thursday we'll be back again with Episode 231. Look at all that fun!
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
- Hay Day
- Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener (one or two of these in a cute zipper pouch would be a great gift) (my favorite shade is not in fact called Champagne - it's called Stella, which has a champagne shimmer)
- devotional book (All in All by Sophie, Everyday Holy by Melanie, Awaken by Priscilla Shirer, New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp, Live in Grace, Walk in Love by Bob Goff) and journals (these by Rifle Paper, these by Pencil & Paper, and these Moleskine journals which would work for girls or guys)
- Trader Joe's Rolled Corn Chili Lime tortilla chips
Sponsors:
- Rothy's
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Apr 15, 2021 |
Big Boo Five Questions with Lisa Jackson
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This week on the fifth installment of Five Questions - a six-week bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Lisa Jackson, who just so happens to be our literary agent. Lisa works in Colorado Springs with Alive Literary Agency, and I know Melanie would agree that, in so many ways, she is the wind beneath our writing wings. You might even convince us to sing a duet about how much we love her. On today's episode, we talk about how publishing has changed, what agents and publishers are looking for in a book, and Lisa's favorite parts of being a literary agent.
We'll be back later this week with our regular episode - Episode 230 - and then next Monday we’ll have another episode of Five Questions with one of our very first friends from Ye Olden Days of Blogging - and one of our favorite writers - the delightful Annie Downs.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Apr 12, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 229
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We have a special guest on this week's episode, and we couldn't be happier about it. Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso) has taken Instagram by storm over the last few months - she is a funny, wise, non-partisan former government teacher - and she has created such a beautiful online community. Melanie and I have gotten such a kick out of following her and learning from her, so when it worked out for us to get to actually talk to her, we couldn't say "yes" fast enough.
And listen - we cover a lot of ground. We talk about Sharon's informational, non-partisan approach to teaching people about government and democracy, we talk about how Sharon shattered Melanie's lifelong belief about Texas' ability to secede from the union, and we talk about how important it is to really listen to one another so that we can understand one another better - especially when we disagree (my favorite quote of Sharon's: "We cannot work for each other's mutual destruction"). We're also going to talk about make-up, and if you've seen Sharon's eyeshadow skills on Instagram, you'll understand why.
We'll also have our usual round of Five Favorites at the end of the episode (it's my turn this week!), and we'll be back next Monday with a new Five Questions (featuring our literary agent, Lisa Jackson) and our usual brand of shenanigans next Thursday on episode 230.
Enjoy, everybody!
Show Notes:
- Tyler Glamorous Wash in Diva (a laundry splurge - but one small bottle will last for six months or so)
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Apr 08, 2021 |
Big Boo Five Questions with Elizabeth Passarella
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This week on Five Questions - a six-week bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Elizabeth Passarella, a contributing editor at Southern Living magazine and the author of Good Apple: Tales of a Southern Evangelical in New York. We started this conversation a few weeks ago on Episode 224, so we are delighted to bring you part two today. Elizabeth grew up in Memphis, has lived in New York for the last twenty years, and talks to us on this episode about the best Memphis barbecue, the Southern food she misses, and whether or not releasing a new book was what she expected.
We'll be back later this week with our regular episode - Episode 229 - and then next Monday we’ll have another episode of Five Questions with our beloved literary agent, Lisa Jackson.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Apr 05, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 228
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We're back with a new regular episode after a week away, and we catch up on all manner of things: Caroline's last soccer game, the weather in Alabama, college baseball, and what we've been watching.
We also discuss what we're thinking about cooking for Easter, a new hidden object game that has captured my fancy, and Melanie's latest round of Five Favorites.
Last thing: don't miss our latest Five Questions Bonus Episode with Retha Nichole - and we'll have another Five Questions this Monday.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Melanie's Breakfast Casserole (she uses Alexia Potato Puffs - cooked ahead of time - instead of bread)
- Twice Baked Potatoes (this is our favorite recipe - except I like to cook a few strips of pepper bacon and crumble it up instead of using bacon bits)
Sponsors:
- SoulCycle (use promo code BIGBOO for a free pair of select cycling shoes with purchase of SoulCycle at-home bike)
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Apr 01, 2021 |
Big Boo Five Questions with Retha Nichole
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This week on Five Questions - a bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Retha Nichole, our favorite life and business coach who also happens to be the business manager for our podcast. Retha has a way of cutting straight through excuses and procrastination and helping people not just see their goals - but figure out how to make forward progress. So whether you've dreamed of writing or painting or starting your own business or running a half marathon, Retha has some great tips to help you get started and build momentum.
This week we'll also have a new regular episode - Episode 228 - and then we'll be back next Monday with episode four in this bonus series, a (continued) conversation with the author of Good Apple, our new friend Elizabeth Passarella.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Mar 29, 2021 |
Big Boo Five Questions with Laura Tremaine
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This week on Five Questions - our new bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Laura Tremaine, our longtime blog friend and newly published author. Laura is insightful, honest, and she has had such an interesting journey from blogging to podcasting to writing a book. We had an absolute blast talking with her.
And just a reminder: there's no regular episode this week because Melanie and I are taking a little time off, but we'll be back again next week with a new Five Questions and a new regular episode. You can also find us over on Patreon where there's a new episode on spring fashion - complete with our spring fashion memories from the late 80s / early 90s.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Mar 22, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 227
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On this week's episode Melanie and I talk about how we're dealing with the things that signal Ye Olde Passage of Time - like Caroline's dorm room decor and Alex's 18th birthday. We also discuss some things we've been watching, and I of course feel like I need to rehash some recent Mississippi State baseball developments.
Just a heads up about next week: on Monday we'll have the latest installment of our new Five Questions bonus series, but there won't be a new regular episode next Thursday (it's Spring Break in Birmingham, so I am going to try to catch up on book edits). We'll be back the following week with two new episodes - a bonus episode on Monday, March 29th, and Episode 228 on Thursday, April 1st. There will also be a new Patreon episode that comes out this Friday, March 19th. Thanks so much for listening, everybody! Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Caslon camo sweatshirt in regular sizes and plus sizes (this sweatshirt is my favorite purchase in a long time - it is lightweight and soft)
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
- Rothy's
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Mar 18, 2021 |
Big Boo Five Questions with Erin Moon
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If you're wondering why in the world you're seeing a new podcast episode on a Monday, here's why. Melanie and I are doing a bonus series called Five Questions with some of our favorite writers - and some of our favorite people who are connected to our writing life. These are shorter, 25-ish to 30-ish minute episodes that we hope will brighten your day and encourage you, too.
This week we're talking with our dear, brilliant friend Erin Moon. She is, as always, a delight - full of wisdom about writing and Texas and a host of other things.
And as for the regular episodes, they're not going anywhere. We'll be back later this week with episode 227, and then we'll be back again next Monday, and then we won't be back next Thursday because of Spring Break, but then we'll be back in the Monday / Thursday rhythm the week of the 29th. See how that all works out?
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
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Mar 15, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 226
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On this week's episode we discuss Melanie's Spring Break getaway in Dallas, along with how breezy (not) I was on Alex's first college tour at Samford. We also talk about a couple of fun things I found at Target - and a TV show I recently watched and enjoyed.
And just in case you're wondering: we oh-so-briefly discuss the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah, but this is not the episode where we'll break down all of that (for one thing, Melanie hadn't seen it yet when we recorded, and for another thing, we're going to need a whole Patreon episode in order to really dig into that whole thing). HOWEVER comma we still have some exciting news; we announce a new series of bonus episodes that will be coming your way over the next six weeks, *and* it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Just look at all that fun!
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
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Mar 11, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 225
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It's quite a week on Ye Olde Podcast: Melanie shares an AT&T update, I reminisce about the South Central Bell customer service reps of my formative years, and Melanie gets us up to speed on Caroline's most recent soccer games.
Also, I overshare about Mississippi State's baseball series against Tulane, but I trust you've grown to expect this kind of thing.
And to top it all off, we have a long discussion about Italian food (I made a bolognese sauce, y'all) and catch up on Melanie's current Netflix goals. What a time.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Derek
- Diva laundry detergent (it's price-y - so I stretch it out for special laundry occasions :-) and get about six months out of a bottle)
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Mar 04, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 224
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It seems like it's been forever since we last said these words, but college baseball season is here! On this episode we talk about opening weekend for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, and we also discuss our weekend outings to the State / Alabama women's basketball game (me) and the San Antonio rodeo (Mel). Plus, Mel shares some ways we can all jump in and help Texans who are recovering from last week's ice storm.
AND. This week we get to spend some time talking with author Elizabeth Passarella. I mentioned her new book, Good Apple, on the podcast a few weeks ago (you may remember that I loved it), and Melanie and I were so excited to get to visit with her. You'll hear part of the conversation on this episode - the rest a few weeks down the road - and you are going to love her. Melanie and I had both talked to her for about three minutes when we realized that it felt like we've known her forever.
Hope y'all enjoy!
Show Notes:
- How to Help Texas: San Antonio Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, North Texas Food Bank, West Texas Food Bank
- Mississippi State's new baseball uniforms with the "State" script (NBD but these might just be the best looking baseball uniforms in the country)
- Elizabeth Passarella
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Feb 25, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 223
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This week we talk all about Melanie's Winter Extravaganza (TM) in San Antonio, which leads to a discussion about potential winter meals and our preparation (or lack thereof) for winter weather snacks. I also chronicle my Marvel Movie Plan (also TM but not really), and you'll be delighted (though not at all surprised) to hear me confuse the Captain America and Captain Marvel movies when I discuss what I've been watching. Bless my heart.
On top of all that, I share my Five Favorites this week, and next week - don't miss it! - because Good Apple author Elizabeth Passarella will be with us.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- The WandaVision Marvel Catch-up Viewing Plan (I said "Captain Marvel" instead of "Captain America" a solid three times in the episode, which really tracks in terms of my overall literacy in this area)
1) Avengers: Age of Ultron
2) Captain America: Civil War (I misidentified this one in the episode because SKILLZ)
3) Avengers: Infinity War
4) Ant Man & the Wasp
5) Captain Marvel
6) Captain America: Winter Soldier (also misidentified in the episode) (not necessary for WandaVision but oh-so-enjoyable)
7) Avengers: Endgame
Sponsors:
- Rothy's
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Feb 18, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 222
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On this week's episode Melanie teaches us a new word related to real estate, and I talk about three exciting discoveries from my most recent writing weekend at a local Hampton Inn. We also discuss our thoughts about how dogs perceive time.
And while we didn't plan it, Melanie offers her thoughts on blazers (I'm still thinking about what she said), and she also shares her Five Favorites - which I interrupt to discuss a pair of shoes I've been admiring from afar. As always, please do enjoy. - Our Amazon Shop
Show Notes:
- In and Of Itself (also not for the children - but one of the most compelling things I have watched in a long time)
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Feb 11, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 221
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Be advised that you may get whiplash from this week's episode; we are all over the place with our topics. We move from discussing the new Buc-ee's in Birmingham to Melanie's new liver supplements to the fact that I read two books in 24 hours to Melanie's determination to solve her family's TV streaming issues once and for all.
And at the end of this episode, you'll hear an excerpt from our recent Patreon conversation with our friend and business manager, Retha Nichole. Our conversation with Retha is one of our favorite episodes ever - she offers so much wisdom and perspective - and we are so happy that you'll get to spend some time with her today. She is fantastic!
Enjoy, y'all!
- Buc-ee's
- BeneRx (THE BEST topical pain relief - we both love it - use promo code BOOMAMA or promo code BIGMAMA for 10% off plus free shipping)
- The full Patreon episode with our friend / business manager, Retha Nichole (on Patreon we do two bonus episodes a month for $5 / month - and you get access to all the previous episodes when you subscribe)
Sponsors:
- AcornTV (use promo code BIGBOO to get your first 30 days free)
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Feb 04, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 220
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On this episode Melanie shares her thoughts on a recent soccer game - and how she suffered after insisting that Caroline needed to stretch afterwards. We recap inaugural fashion (A BALM TO MY SOUL), and we spend some time speculating about JLo's skincare routine (whatever it is, IT WORKS).
Melanie also has some new products to tell us about (my favorite!), and on top of that, she tells us about her Five Favorites - which may or may not reinforce our 2021 great-grandma vibe. We're just here to serve.
Enjoy, y'all!
Show Notes:
- Melania Trump's Florida dress that we LOVED (We didn't know it was Gucci. This is slightly more expensive than an Anthro dress.)
- Nature's Way DIM-plus Estrogen Metabolism (as with any supplement, check with your doctor before taking these)
Sponsors:
- Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
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Jan 28, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 219
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Well, this is just the fanciest of the episodes. We talk about vegetables, whether or not we're bothered by food odors, our struggle to make better meal choices, and how we like to achieve volume in our hair using a chip clip. We also talk about how sometimes giving up is the best option, Melanie's new method of chronicling what she reads, and my most recent round of Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Living Proof Dry Volume Blast - Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand - Nothing Like I Imagined (Except for Sometimes) by Mindy Kaling (each essay is listed at 99 cents for Kindle, but if you click on each one individually, you can borrow it for free with Amazon Prime) - @sharonsaysso on Instagram - We, the Pizza donations to National Guard members - Our friend and business manager, Retha Nichole Sponsors: - Apostrophe (use code BIGBOO for $15 off your dermatology) - Care/of (use promo code BIGBOOCAST50 for 50% off your first order) - Prose (use this link for your free in-depth hair quiz and 15% off) - FabFitFun (use promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first box) |
Jan 21, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 218
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On this episode we spend some time making predictions about the National Championship game, and then we move into deeper subjects like eyebrow pencils, what we love about libraries, and additional low-level goals for 2021. We also talk about Melanie's completely accurate assessment of the Living Proof Dry Volume Blast (I finally tried it!), my quest for the perfect hair towel, and Melanie's (DELIGHTFUL) Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! Hang in there, everybody. Show Notes: - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett - Soul - Living Proof Dry Volume Blast Jamie Golden's Brow Product Recommendations: - LA Colors Shady Slim Brow Pencil - Fenty Brow MVP Sculpting Wax Pencil & Styler - Things I Bought & Liked on IG - Anrabess Long Sleeve Batwing Sweater - The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble Sponsors: - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% your purchase) - Hello Fresh (use promo code bigboo10 for 10 free meals and free shipping) - Native (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - NuCalm (use this link for 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm) |
Jan 14, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 217
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Consider this episode a celebration of the arrival of Twenty Twenty-Fun, because we have lots of happy football news and happy movie news and even some happy salad news. Yes. I said "salad." We also talk about our low-level goals for the new year, our favorite crunchy vegetables (THIS IS AN IMPORTANT TOPIC), and last but not least, my current Five Favorites. So, as you can see, 2021 is off to a spectacular start! Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Episode 194 with Coach Mike Leach - Soul - That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - Christmas Party Episode 8 with Amy Grant - The Next Right Thing Guided Journal by Emily Freeman - Soul soundtrack on Apple Music and Spotify - Piano Chill playlist on Apple Music - @thesaltedtable on Instagram - Instructions for how to add our Patreon episodes to your favorite podcast app Sponsors: - Sakara (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off prenatals) - Thrive Market (join today for free gift worth $24) - Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play) |
Jan 06, 2021 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 216
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Lo, it is our last episode of 2020, and right out of the gate Melanie comes in strong by sharing catchphrase she's heard for 2021. I have a feeling that this episode won't be the last time we reference it. Besides the catchphrase fun, we talk about our respective Christmases, my deep affection for a new year, and we also discuss what three product discoveries from 2020 we plan to carry with us into 2021. Oh! And I share a recipe for an easy dip I made on Christmas day, plus we discuss the challenges of new technology at this stage of life, and Melanie shares her five favorites. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - That Sounds Fun with Annie Downs and guest Ben Rector - Universal Standard Stephanie Wide Leg Stripe Pants - Vidalia Onion Dip (made it for the first time in forever this Christmas and remembered why we love it) - Cuisinart Coffee Center (update as I'm editing this episode: we have finally figured out our best strategy for a great pot of coffee - 12 cups of cold, filtered water and 8 large scoops (that's 16 tablespoons) of ground coffee) - Kleem Organics retinol moisturizer - Kenra Heat Cast thermal spray - Living Proof Dry Volume Blast (Melanie's hair MVP) - Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo - Living Proof Triple Detox Shampoo - Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Body Wash - R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner - Prose Pre-Shampoo Scalp Mask - COOP Home Goods Pillow (a for sure 2020 MVP) - M3 Anti-Cellulite massage oil - ABLE Leather & Lavender candle - @heymadinelson on Instagram Sponsors: - Pipette (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your order) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO90 for $90 off and free shipping) |
Dec 31, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 215
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This week I share a terrible (okay - not really terrible - just exasperating) thing that happened when I had to go to Walmart and Target on the same day, and Melanie analyzes the Aggies' College Football Playoff chances. We also have a discussion about Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash, only I call it Sierra Mist Cranberry Blast, and clearly I have reached a point in my life where I just make up my own names for familiar products. And as a public service to readers everywhere, Melanie makes some book suggestions that feature war / espionage as a backdrop for brave actions by gritty heroines, and I share my Five Favorites. Only I forgot to include the Five Favorites background music. I hope you can forgive me. Please do enjoy, everyone. Show Notes: - Beatriz Williams (she has tons of books; Melanie mentioned three: A Hundred Summers, Golden Hour, and Along the Infinite Sea) - The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck - The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott - Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton - The German Heiress by Anika Scott - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn - This Secret Thing by Mary Beth Whalen - Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas - Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas - Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush - R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo - Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo - Compassion Live Show - this Saturday, December 19th, at 7pm central - sponsorship option - If you attended the live show back in the summer, message our friend Retha on Instagram and she'll pass along a special code just for summer attendees - Buy a ticket for the live show - Bath & Body Works Fresh Balsam candles - Old Navy sweaters in regular sizes and plus sizes - Sanctuary Project jewelry (use promo code SANC25 for 25% off) Sponsors: - NuCalm (use this link for 50% off your first 30-day subscription) - Magic Spoon (use the code BIGBOO for free shipping) - FabFitFun (use the code BIGBOO for $10 off) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off and free shipping) |
Dec 17, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 214
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This week we talk about weather (yes, we are 107), some fun fashion memories, and college football because if we didn't talk about college football then the world would surely stop spinning on its axis. We also share part of this month's Closer Look episode from Patreon - with special guest Travis Cottrell. As many of y'all know, Travis is one of our very favorite people - and he happens to be a huge fan of 80's music. You'll hear the 80's music part of our Patreon discussion on this episode, and you'll also see a link to Travis' 80's Duets Playlist in the Show Notes below. And on top of all that: Melanie shares Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - A great Barefood Dreams alternative (I decided the Barefoot Dreams options were way too long for Martha - and this style is much more her speed) (please don't tell her that this is one of her presents) :-) - Travis' 80's Duet Playlist on Apple Music - Travis' 80's Duet Playlist on Spotify - Pure Science Neck Firming Cream - Melanie's new favorite Stars Above pajamas Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) - Acorn (use promo code BIGBOO for 30 days free) |
Dec 10, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 213
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Well naturally we kick off this week's episode with a Thanksgiving weekend recap in general and a college football recap in particular (you should expect no less from us in late November / early December). We also talk through a fairly extensive list of shows we've been watching, and Melanie fills us in on her family's recent trip to the Christmas tree lot - among other Christmas-related dramas. On top of all that delightfulness (is it? let's pretend it is, okay?), we're back in it with Five Favorites this week, and one of them is the old Instagram because the new Instagram is garbage. We sound like we're 102 when we talk about how WE DON'T LIKE THE CHANGES, and we're okay with that. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - The No's of Hallmark Movies on The Popcast with Knox and Jamie - Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker - COOP Home Goods Pillow - OUR FAVORITE - Hello Fresh (IT IS A BLESSING TO MY SOUL) (use promo code BIGBOO90 for $90 off your first order) (I LOVE IT) - The Nester's thoughts on quieting the house - Christy Nockels' The Thrill of Hope - Leslie Odom Jr.'s The Christmas Album Sponsors: - Sakara (use promo code BIGBOO for $20 off your first order of the Prenatal) - NoteCube (use code BIGBOO for 20% off) - Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play) |
Dec 03, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 212
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On this episode we did a little spin on our weekly Five Favorites to spend some time focusing on gratitude. Yes, 2020 has been a train wreck, but it's also given us all sorts of opportunities to be thankful for essential workers and college football and Phil Rosenthal, among other things. And just in case we haven't said it enough: we are extraordinarily thankful for all of you who make up our little podcast community. There's no way to adequately express how much you have enriched our lives over the duration of the podcast - but maybe this year more than ever. Y'all are the best, and we love you. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Enjoy episode 212! Show Notes: - Hazel's beloved dog bed (she has the 36-inch) - "The act of thanks-giving is holy protest against cynicism, covetousness, fatalism, entitlement, self-pity, joylessness, discontentment, self-sufficiency, greed, arrogance, and apathy.” - @dukekwondc - Ouida Wednesday (look on Sophie's Instagram in the highlights) Sponsors: - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO90 for $90 off) (also: the joy of my life has been how much David loves to cook our Hello Fresh meals; it has been a GAME CHANGER for us) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off and free shipping) |
Nov 26, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 211
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Well, we're back with the second installment of our annual Holiday Gift Guide, and man oh man has it ever been an eventful week between part 1 and part 2. We catch you up on all of that at the beginning of the episode, and then we dig into our favorite gift ideas for men and women in lo, the year of our Lord 2020. If you missed last week's episode, you can catch up on our gift ideas for teenagers right here. Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend! Grateful for y'all! Show Notes: (some links are affiliate links) Gifts for Men: - Eddie Bauer Oversized Down Throw - Pickwick & Co. Leather, Tobacco, & Woods candle - Benerx MD CBD pain cream (10% off and free shipping with code BIGMAMA) - 2020 Dumpster Fire Ornaments (here's another one) Gifts for Women: - Nepresso Vertuo Coffee & Espresso Maker - Michelle Morin Animalia Flannel Shorts - Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook - Shelf Subscription from The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia (would also be a wonderful gift for a man or for children) - Old Navy High-Waist Powersoft 7/8 Joggers - ABLE Celine Huggie Hoops (use code BIGMAMA25 for 25% off) - Hobo Vida Wristlet (Sophie's FAVORITE wallet) - Jo Malone Cologne Discovery Sample - Jo Malone Body Wash / Bath Gel in Lime Basil & Mandarin - Rifle Paper Co. Island Poppy Notebook - Everyday Holy by Melanie Shankle - Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund - Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison - Two Funny Girls 10-Count Styro Cups (code MERRYBIGBOO for free shipping - expires 11/27) - Two Funny Girls Personalized Pillowcase (code MERRYBIGBOO for free shipping - expires 11/27) Sponsors: - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first box) - care/of (promo code BIGBOOCAST50 for 50% off your first order) - NuCalm (use this link to get 50% off your first 30 day subscription) - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) |
Nov 19, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 210
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This week Melanie and I dig into some areas of personal dysfunction - practical things in our lives where we have largely operated as if we had no choice but to participate in poorly functioning systems (that sounds really serious, but I can assure that our discussion is not). We also spend some time celebrating the #5 Texas A&M Fightin' Aggies before we jump into the main focus of this episode: our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, this week with gift ideas for teenage girls and guys. All that to say: it's links aplenty in this week's show notes, and we hope that some of our gift suggestions will make your life a little easier this year. Next week we'll talk through our gift ideas for women and men, so GIDDY UP, everybody. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: (some are affiliate links) - Threshold Gold Plated Utensil Holder - Seychelles Offstage Chelsea boots - Dolce Vita Huey Chelsea boots - Offline Real Me Crossover High Waisted Legging - Cattlebaron in Cashmere on IG - Pure Sciences Neck Firming Cream - Kleem Moisturizing Retinol Cream Teenage Girls' Gift Guide - Morgan Harper Nichols' prints - ABLE Rachel Wristlet (use promo code BIGMAMA25 for 25% off from now until the end of the year) - ABLE Letter Necklace (use promo code BIGMAMA25 for 25% off from now until the end of the year) - Retro Sweatshirts and t-shirts -- Red Hot Chili Peppers t-shirt -- Beatles sweatshirt (all sizes) - Chelsea boots in white (and here's a Zappos link) - 4-in-1 charging station (great for girls or guys) - Bath & Body Works Sweater Weather (any product in this scent) - Massage gun for deep tissue (great for girls or guys) - Desktop Bible verse calendar by Pearl & Rose Designs Teenage Guys' Gift Guide - Sports apparel (Melanie's favorite online retailer is Shop '47) - Basketball shorts (Amazon Basics or Under Armour) - Ice Mule - Restaurant Gift Cards or Cash - Goodfellow Knit Pajama Pants - AirPods Pro (for girls or guys) - on sale at Amazon right now - $55 off Show Notes: - Prose (free in-depth hair quiz and 15% off) - Thrive Market (sign up and receive a free gift of your choosing up to $24 in value) - Native (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - AcornTV (use promo code BIGBOO for 30 days free) |
Nov 12, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 209
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Well, we recognize that there's a lot going on this week (#election2020), so we do our best to PROVIDE SOME DISTRACTIONS. We talk about the storm that hit Birmingham last week, some exciting news in Melanie's family, and our unexpectedly reflective thoughts about 2020 in general and quarantine in particular. We also discuss five of my current favorite things as well as the new devotional book I'm using in the mornings. Plus, we have a conversation about college football because DO YOU KNOW US AT ALL? :-) Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp - Everyday Holy by Melanie Shankle - Our beloved leather totes from Rural Route 3 - Stars Above Wide Leg Cozy Lounge Pants - Dolce Vita Huey Suede Chelsea Boots - Everspring Mandarin Ginger Dishwashing Liquid and Foaming Hand Soap - Everspring Lemon & Mint Liquid Detergent - Orolay Thickened Down Jacket - Somebody Feed Phil season 4 (IT IS A BALM) Sponsors: - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) - Magic Spoon (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your first month) - Thuma (use this link for free shipping on The Bed)
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Nov 05, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 208
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We recorded this episode when one of us (okay, it was me) was experiencing some significant sleep deprivation, but why let a little loopy-ness stop the podcast fun? We talk about an incredible meal we had in Pawhuska, a recent shampoo / conditioner revelation, and our new favorite TV show that's on Apple+. In addition to all that goodness, Melanie shares an update on Imogene from Imogene's basement (we talked about it in episode 207), and she also weighs in with a verdict on her new pillow. COULD YOU EVEN IMAGINE MORE EXCITEMENT? Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Emily in Paris (this is not for the children) - Ted Lasso (this is not for the children) - Somebody Feed Phil (season 4 is out on October 30th!!!) - R&Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo - R&Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Conditioner - porcelain fluted coffee mugs - Good Earth Sweet & Spicy decaf tea - Black Rifle Beyond Black coffee - Cocina de Coco's King Ranch Chicken Sponsors: - NoteCube (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off and free shipping worldwide) - Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or Google Play)
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Oct 29, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 207
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We recorded this episode earlier this week when we were in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, so it's probably no surprise that we talk a little bit about our trip. Unfortunately, though, we recorded before we had the feast of our adult lives at Ree's P-Town restaurant Monday night, so we'll for sure have to talk about that next week. Perhaps we will have recovered from all the deliciousness by then. We do cover some football ground this week - what with the Aggies defeating the Bulldogs and all - and we also answer one of your questions about the early days of motherhood. Plus, I share five favorites - NOW WITH THEME MUSIC - and Melanie tells us all about a recent shopping trip. FUN APLENTY, it is. Y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - cast recording of Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Karen Howell on Saban's coaching status - Our friend / business manager Retha's A Better You webinar on Friday 10/23 - Offline Real Me High-Waisted Crossover leggings - Stainless steel Yeti Ramblers for cold drinks - All Rise by Gregory Porter on Apple Music and on Spotify - L'anza Keratin Healing Oil Hair Plumper Finishing Spray - Charles Hunter III on Twitter and on Instagram - Center Stage reading glasses from Peepers.com Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - FabFitFun (use promo code BIGBOO for $10 your first box) - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) |
Oct 22, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 206
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This week was a real home run as far as our technical prowess, because something extra bizarre happened with my sound file the first time we recorded - so we had to re-record two days later. We're just trying to stay on brand with 2020, apparently. So what we have here is a barely-edited episode (which is why it's a little longer than normal) - just edited enough to put the ads in their appropriate places - and you'll have to trust that we did our best to stay enthusiastic even though what we would have really liked to do is quit. Look at our perseverance! Enjoy, y'all. :-) Show Notes: - Universal Thread Amalia Fashion Boots - Olukai Kalia Li - the shoes Perry bought and loved - Melanie's new magnifying mirror - R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo - R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Conditioner - Wind River by Bailey Caliber Outback hat - Jessica Simpson house slippers Sponsors: - Best Fiends (download from the Apple App Store or Google Play) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO80 for $80 off across five boxes and free shipping on your first box) - NoteCube (use code BIGBOO for 20% off and free shipping worldwide) |
Oct 15, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 205
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There's only one way to sum up how the college football weekend turned out for Melanie and me: it was not ideal. So on this episode we discuss our respective disappointments (in fairness, Melanie seemed to handle things much better than I did) and do our best to believe there are great football days ahead. You can almost smell the optimism. We also talk about what Melanie's watching, why she wants some new living room chairs, and what in sam hill is going on with her computer (I complain a little about that last thing). If all that weren't enough, I confess some sentimental feelings and share my new booties obsession. DOESN'T THAT SOUND LIKE MORE FUN. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Pickwick & Co. Tamboti Wood Candle - Dolce Vita Huey Suede Chelsea boots - Crevo Maeve Suede Block Heel Chelsea boots Sponsors: - KiwiCo (30% off your first month plus free shipping) - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) - Magic Spoon (use this link for free shipping) |
Oct 08, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 204
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Normally Melanie and I try to show some restraint during college football season, but this week, between the start of SEC football, Mike Leach's coaching debut with Mississippi State, and my Bulldogs winning in Baton Rouge, WE HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY. Thank you in advance for your patience with us during this very exciting time. In addition to talking about football, football, and LO, MORE FOOTBALL, we discuss my day-o-fun at a student leadership retreat and five of Melanie's current favorites. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Lane Kiffin and his baseball jersey - Weekend at Bernie's in the stands - Mike Leach says last Saturday was "better than average" - Coach Leach's postgame speech - Pickwick & Co. Leather, Tobacco, & Woods candle - Goodfellow & Co. quilted pullover - Family Savvy's Spicy Hamburger Soup - Spotify Time Capsule playlist (this is the one Spotify made for me - but any Spotify user has one) Sponsors: - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO at checkout for 25% off your first order) - Prose (use the link for 15% off your purchase and a free in-depth hair quiz) - Best Fiends - download on the App Store or Google Play - Living Proof Live Simulcast (use promo code BIGBOO5 for $5 off your simulcast ticket) (this is always one of our favorite events of the year!)
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Sep 30, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 203
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If listening to Melanie and me troubleshoot our technical issues is your idea of quality podcast material, then this, my friends, is going to be the episode of your dreams. Our ish-ahs are thanks to a clicking noise that I believe to be the result of a short in one of Melanie's USB ports, but what matters most, I think, is that Melanie's reactions to the whole situation are SOLID GOLD. In addition to our showing off our technical prowess, we also spend some time in this episode talking about SEC football, homegating food, Coach O's Power Hour, the delightfulness of dresses, and Melanie's 162nd closet cleanout of 2020. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Mississippi State / LSU in 2014 - Beach Read by Emily Henry - Sophie's latest dress BFF (Melanie would say to wait until it's on sale - which is what I did) - The Good Word series from The Old Try - Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener Sponsors: - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO to save 25%) - Acorn (use promo code BIGBOO to get your first 30 days for free) - FabFitFun (use promo code BIGBOO to get $10 off your first FFF box)
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Sep 24, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 202
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If you listened to last week's episode, then you won't be surprised to learn that the first thing we address on this episode is WHAT IN THE WORLD HAPPENED WITH THE BOOTIES? It might well be the biggest cliffhanger in the history of our little podcast. Our own version of Who Shot JR?, only with shoes. And no oil fortune. And no guns. But other than that, IDENTICAL. In addition to a booties update, we talk about foot problems, Perry's upcoming 50th birthday, books, and my new favorite socks. And of course we talk about high school football and college football because we sort of enjoy it. You may have picked up on that. Thanks for listening, y'all! Show Notes: - Marc Fisher Oshay booties (Melanie got them 1/2 price in Cloud) - Farm Rio Benicia wide-legged pants (I got these on sale, and Melanie would tell everybody to wait patiently because they will go on sale again) - Our friend and business coach Retha, who is determined to make me develop routines so that I better manage my time :-) - Cloth & Stone Zia buttondown - The meme Alex posted (ALL IN FUN, everyone - ALL IN FUN) - The last play in the Hillcrest / Wetumpka game - Balega UltraGlide Friction-Free No Show Socks for Men and Women - Kleem Organics Anti-Aging Retinol Moisturizer - In Five Years by Rebecca Serle - David Foster: Off the Record - Ted Lasso on AppleTV+ - Emily Freeman's Autumn playlist - Erin Moon's Faith Adjacent episode about Hamilton - Offline Real Me high-waisted legging Sponsors: - Native (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - Prose (use this link for your free in-depth hair quiz and 15% off) - Care/of (use promo code BIGBOO50 for 50% off your first order) |
Sep 17, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 201
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You'll be shocked to know that we talk about football on this episode (including our favorite stay-up-to-read-the-post-game-news wins), and we also break down a little Real Housewives because, well, WE ARE STILL IN A PANDEMIC. On top of all that excitement, we discuss what we're reading, five things I'm enjoying right now, and the harrowing situation with Mel's most recent booties order from Nordstrom. Please do enjoy. Show Notes: - LuAnn singing "Happy Birthday" to Dorinda on RHONY - Outfits on this year's RHOBH reunion - In Five Years by Karen Serle - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi - Our 200th episode playlist on Apple Music - Our 200th episode playlist on Spotify - I've Got a Testimony by Melvin Crispell, III - Pilcro cords from Anthropologie - OPI Muse of Milan Collection Sponsors: - KiwiCo (get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line) - Thrive Market (use the link to start your risk-free membership and receive a gift up to $22 in value) |
Sep 10, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 200
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Well, it only took us thirteen years, but here we are at episode 200. Won't He do it? On average we have cranked out 15.38 episodes a year since 2007, and if you're thinking that doesn't seem like a lot, you're exactly right. This might be a good time to point you in the direction of 2010 and 2012, when we managed to record one whole episode each year. Bless it. Anyway, our 200th episode is pretty much just like all the other episodes (this feels right, doesn't it?). We talk about Melanie's weekend in College Station and my thoughts about The Heir Affair (I finally finished reading it) and five things Melanie has really enjoyed this past week. We also discuss my search for a new pair of sneakers and how Melanie's guidance on this particular issue has been invaluable (that is to say: I HAVE FOUND A WINNER). Finally, keep your eyes on our Instagram accounts this week - because we have a couple of fun giveaways planned to celebrate the big 200. We can't thank you enough for being such loyal listeners. You have supported and encouraged us (lo, even in 2010 and 2012), and we are deeply grateful that you make time to listen every week. Enjoy, everybody! Show Notes: - Our very first podcast episode on August 25, 2007 (what tickles me the most is how slow we talked and how quiet we were - clearly the mothers of some pre-schoolers who were sleeping) (Be on the lookout for some exciting 200th episode giveaways!) - Our Patreon episode with Gulley - Converse Chuck Taylor All Star platform sneaker - Steve Madden Gill Platform slip on sneaker - Vans Old Skool Platform sneaker - Dr. Scholl's look out platform sneaker - Adidas Nizza platform sneaker - Sofft Bellview high top sneaker - Paul Green Candice slip-on platform sneaker (these are the ones I got - and my goodness they are comfortable) - Nike CruzrOne (I ordered these because they're wider than the average Nike shoe - and I can confirm that they are suuuuper comfortable) - My long black dress from Amazon - which is very cute with my new sneakers (regular and plus sizes) - Julia Reed's gorgeous obituary by Jon Meacham in Garden & Gun - NEEDTOBREATHE's new album, Out of Body - PJ Morton's new album, Gospel According to PJ - Gregory Porter's new album, All Rise - Pickwick Leather, Tobacco, & Woods candle - Weimann leather conditioning wipes - Stainless steel mixing bowl set of 6 - Homegating styrofoam cups from Two Funny Girls Sponsors: - NoteCube (20% off with promo code BIGBOO) - Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
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Sep 03, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 199
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Well, if you've wondered over the last week if the Kale Boss was in fact the boss of our friend Melanie, you'll be happy to hear this week's juice cleanse update. You might also be interested to hear my update on our first high school football game of the season, which was a happy return to a little something we like to call a LIVE SPORTING EVENT. What a marvelous concept that is. On top of all that, we talk about what shoe works best with a wide cropped pant, what pajamas I'm renaming "loungewear" so I can wear them as actual pants, and what five things have become long-term favorites for me over the last few weeks. Basically what we have for you this week is good times aplenty. Except maybe that whole Kale Boss situation. Hope you enjoy! Show Notes: - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes by Suzanne Collins - Our friend Retha (she is also our podcast business manager / boss) - The caftan dress that we both love - GAP lounge pants that I plan to wear as straight-up pants - Anastasia Brow Wiz eyebrow pencil - Thrive Causemetics Multi-Dimensional Strobing Blush in Rosie - Skinnygirl Denim Utility Jogger - Farm Rio Gabriela knit maxi skirt - The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan Sponsors: - FabFitFun (coupon code BIGBOO for $10 off your first order) - NoteCube (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off) |
Aug 27, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 198
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Sometimes we don't get a chance to talk about a regular-ole-life something that's going on until we sit down to record on Mondays, and that was certainly the case this week. Melanie shares some newly formed health / fitness goals, and I think the best way to describe my response is SURLIGHTED (surprised + delighted). Oh my goodness. Next week's update should be solid gold. We also discuss a parenting question we didn't get to last week re: technology as well as the lingering effects of my renewed commitment to the chemical exfoliation of my face. It has been humbling and also very burn-y. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Our most recent Patreon episode that is basically Melanie's graduate thesis on skin care - Sunday Riley Vitamin C Serum Sponsors: - Native (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) |
Aug 19, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 197
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Not long before we recorded this week's episode, I posted on Instagram and asked if y'all had any broad topics you wanted us to cover. To absolutely no one's surprise, college football the #1 answer - followed by parenting, friendship, and home. SO. We structured this episode (well, "structured" might be a strong word - maybe just "loosely organized") around those four topics, and we used some of your specific questions to do that. You won't see many show notes because we didn't talk about many specific products or people or shows or crepe erasing neck creams. We mainly just talked about life, and that is always fine by us. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Athleta Farollon Stratum Joggers (please go on sale please go on sale) - Ohio State in the SEC? (we don't think this will actually happen - but the idea is an interesting one) Sponsors: - KiwiCo (use this link for 30% off your first order and free shipping) - Acorn.tv (use the promo code BIGBOO for 30 days free) - Crayola School Mask Pack (Alex loves these, by the way - he's a fan of the adjustable ear straps and thinks the masks are really comfortable) |
Aug 13, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 196
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After spending the last two weeks with delightful, wise, funny guests (thanks, Mike Leach and Phil Rosenthal), we’re back to our usual shenanigans on this episode. It’s just Melanie and me, and we talk about the comfort of a good caftan, the practical side of going back to work (for example, I can no longer spend my days in walking tights and t-shirts), and the joy of finally finding a dry shampoo that exceeds expectations. We also discuss how I really showed my Enneagram 9-ness in terms of anticipating the transition back to work, and Melanie gives an update on the antelope that used to live in her living room. If that weren’t enough (is it, though?), we talk about make-up and TV. Enjoy, y’all! Show Notes: - Last Chance U (not for the children) - Yellowstone (not for the children) - Marc Jacobs Gel Powder eyeshadow in Perfect-o - Bobbie Brown Long-wear Cream Shadow stick in Heather Steel and/or Amethyst - Prose dry shampoo (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Living Proof Dry Volume Blast - Lisa Whittle's second caftan home run - (Lisa Whittle's original caftan home run, just FYI) - Amiyrah Martin also loves a good caftan - The Daily Tay preps for the Nordstrom Sale Sponsors: - Best Fiends (download on Apple Podcasts or Google Play) - Hello Fresh (promo code BIGBOO80 for $80 off your first box and free shipping) - Margaret M (promo code BIGBOO25 for 25% off your first order) |
Aug 06, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 195
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If you've been listening to the podcast pretty regularly the last couple of months, then you have heard Melanie and me mention the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil over and over again. Melanie started watching (after Karen Howell recommended it, if memory serves), and then I started watching, and here we are, roughly six weeks later, both certifiably obsessed with it. Because it is FANTASTIC. So you can imagine how delighted we are to tell you that, in one of the most unexpected occurrences in lo, all of our podcasting years, Phil Rosenthal from Somebody Feed Phil is our guest on this episode. Sometimes life comes at you fast, my friends. You'll hear the story of how all of this came to be at the beginning of the episode, and then for the rest of the episode you'll hear Phil be super funny and wise and inspiring. It was such a joy to talk with him, and it was also confirmation that 1) we cannot wait to travel again and 2) Phil really is our Quarantine All-Star. Next week we'll be back with our usual shenanigans, and it'll just be Melanie and me again. Unless Melanie gets in touch with Jimbo Fisher - and in which case, all bets are off. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Phil Rosenthal, Prince Among Men - Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix - You're Lucky You're Funny by Phil Rosenthal - The Chris Farley Show sketch - Chef's Table Season 1 on Netflix - "Earth's Greatest Hits" on I'll Have What Phil's Having - Phil Rosenthal / Somebody Feed Phil website - with links to all the places and restaurants he has visited (plus merch!) Show Notes: - Thrive Market (use this link for a free membership and a free gift of your choosing, worth up to $22) - Hydrant (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) |
Jul 30, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 194
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I feel like I can speak for most Mississippi State fans and say that when it comes to Mike Leach being named our head football coach earlier this year, we're all still pinching ourselves. And listen - Melanie has been just as excited as I have been. That is because Mike Leach is a genius, and he is a college football legend, and the SEC will be better with him in it. So needless to say, we are absolutely beside ourselves that he is our guest on this episode of the podcast. How did this even happen? Well, it is all because of a Twitter wager, you understand. Dave Emerick, who is on the football staff at State, told us a few weeks ago (after I asked about the possibility of interviewing Coach Leach) that if we could get 1,000 likes on his tweet, he would get Coach Leach on the podcast. Well, our beloved podcast listeners more than came through, and about a week ago, Melanie and I got to talk to Coach Leach. The whole experience did not disappoint. In fact, it DELIGHTED us. The first part of the episode is Melanie and me giving this whole situation some context, and our conversation with Coach Leach starts around 25:40. You'll be happy to know that Melanie was able to voice her grievance about Deshazor Everett's targeting call, and Coach Leach has a couple of bad call grievances himself. We also talk about Mississippi and his favorite game at Texas Tech and his favorite books so far this year. Among other things. The best part? Coach Leach was all we expected and more: kind, smart, funny, gracious, and a real straight-shooter. We think you'll agree. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Melanie predicted Coach Leach's hiring (go to 47:23 in the episode) - The tweet that brought Coach Leach to the podcast - The Texas Tech / Texas game that Coach Leach remembers very fondly - Melanie's Deshazor Everett heartache - Bill Bryson - The Lost Continent - Henry Crumpton - The Art of Intelligence - Operation Odessa (not for the children, and a little racy at the beginning, but fascinating, from what we understand) - Narcos (again, not for the children, but Melanie and P are fans) - Swing Your Sword by Mike Leach - Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior by Mike Leach Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - Native (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - Best Fiends (download from the Apple App Store or Google Play) |
Jul 23, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 193
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The credit for this whole episode goes to Melanie, who suggested that we have a conversation about the books that have shaped us over the course of our lives. So what we have here in Ye Olde Episode 193 is a discussion of Books We Have Loved - from childhood to adulthood. And it's not just that we love these books; it's also that, in big ways and small ways, these books have shaped us in some significant ways. I swore and declared that I was absolutely not going to do links for all of these books - I even say that in the episode intro - but lo and behold I ended up adding links for almost everything that's currently in print. Click at will, my friends. And just FYI: we are not condoning every situation in every book, we are not endorsing every author of every book, we are not subscribing to every philosophy in every book. We're just saying, HEY, THIS MEANT SOMETHING TO US, and by the way, that may have happened despite the fact that the author really enjoys the F word. Enjoy, y'all! p.s. We also talk about Hamilton again. :-) Show Notes: - Lin Manuel Miranda on writing "My Shot" - I'll Have What Phil's Having - Peter Rabbit series by Beatrix Potter - The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner - Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene - The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary - Ramona series by Beverly Clearly - Judy Blume books (SO MANY) - Sweet Valley High series by Francine Pascal - Hail, Hail Camp Timberwood by Ellen Conford - Just Like Ice Cream - The Color Purple by Alice Walker - Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons - The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams - If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, Then What Am I Doing in the Pits? by Erma Bombeck - Jacob, Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Peace Like a River by Leif Enger - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams - No Wonder They Call Him the Savior by Max Lucado - Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris - Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris - Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster - The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan - The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling - The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall - Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor - The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett - Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Sponsors: - Hydrant (use the promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first order) - care/of (use the promo code BIGBOOCAST50 for 50% off your first order) - Thrive Market (use this link to join and get up to $20 towards your first order) |
Jul 11, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 192
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To absolutely no one's surprise, we talk a whole lot about Hamilton in this episode. And also Somebody Feed Phil. And then maybe a little more about Hamilton. But really, all of that pales in comparison to Melanie's ranch adventures on the 4th of July, a day that just might have changed her forever. Because SWEET MERCY, THE NATURE. We also discuss Melanie's new thoughts about Cica moisturizing cream and my deep well of optimism re: a new dress from Amazon. 2020 is really coming through for us!* *That was sarcasm. *Deep, biting sarcasm. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - David Foster: Off the Record (just FYI - lots of language) - Loose maxi dress with so many color options - Loose maxi dress with lots of size options - Secret Treasures pajama shorts (you can't buy separately online) - The Heir Affair (we've waited SO LONG for this one!) Sponsors: - Best Fiends (download in the Apple app store or on Google Play) (IT IS SO FUN) - Prose (promo code BIGBOO for your free in-depth hair quiz and 15% off your first order) - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) |
Jul 09, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 191
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So Melanie and I are taking a little break this week, but we're sharing an episode that will be new to most of you. Last month on Patreon we did a Closer Look episode on health and body image, and we got more feedback - comments, DMs, emails - than we have on any other episode. People's reactions were encouraging and candid and inspiring. Given that, we thought we would share the epsiode here, too. Here's what we told our Patreon folks when we originally posted it: For this Closer Look episode Melanie and I decided to talk about health and weight and body image and etc. It's something that I write about in a chapter of the new book, and several of you have asked if we might be willing to talk about this very thing. Melanie and I have both found ourselves in not-great places with our physical health over the last several years, so I think no one is more surprised than we are by how much we have grown to love being active. So. You're going to hear a some of our stories from our teenage years through college and adulthood and now into middle age. Two really different body types, two really different histories with food and exercise - but both of us hitting our 40s and realizing that something needed to give. (Also both of us getting really angry at our husbands before we made a commitment to ourselves and our health. AS YOU WILL HEAR. :-) ) All that to say: no doubt Melanie and I are both works in progress. But we both have gotten to a place where we feel strong and we actually like to move. I struggle with my weight more than Melanie does - this is no secret - but I am so grateful to be in a place where my level of activity helps to quiet the negative voices in my head. And I'm also grateful for friends like Melanie where I can talk about this kind of stuff openly and without judgment. That has been such good medicine. Hope y'all enjoy! p.s. Quick disclaimer: if you have dealt with an exercise or eating disorder, this episode may be not be the most enjoyable for you, especially if you struggle with negative feelings about your physical body. We certainly don't want to trigger that or say anything that might make you feel anxious, so I just wanted to make you aware that we talk a lot about exercise and size and body image in this episode in case it's healthier for you not to listen. And also, if we could, we would give you a big hug right now - because you are awesome. :-) If you would like to join us on Patreon, we would be delighted to have you. For $5 a month (plus tax, in some states), you get a Closer Look episode - where we talk about something we're both thinking about or obsessed with or analyzing like crazy - and a Q&A where we answer Patreon listeners' questions. It has been a ton of fun, and if you join now, you'll have access to all the old episodes as well as the new content. It's easy-breezy to sign up. Show Notes: - This is a sad state of affairs for show notes - but we mostly talk about our personal stories instead of products. The good news is that maybe this episode won't cost you a lot of money for new skin care products. :-) |
Jul 02, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 190
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This episode is a real hodge-podge, which might well be our very favorite kind. We talk about corn and laundry detergent and hair ties and Melanie's pre-Hamilton television concerns. We also discuss a guasha stone tutorial Melanie recently watched as well as how tired we are of cooking. Because PANDEMIC. And we spend some time breaking it on down in terms of some big ole takeaways from Somebody Feed Phil. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Kasey's Summertime Corn - 2 14 oz. bags frozen corn, 1 block cream cheese, 4 Tbs. butter, 2 Tbs. sugar, salt and pepper to taste. 4 hours on low in crock pot, or add 1/4 cup half and half and cook on medium low on the stove, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes - Tutorial on how to use the Guasha Stone - Erin Moon's Hamilton spreadsheet - Gain Essentials Orange and Energetic Grapefruit Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - Thrive Market (use our link for up to $20 toward your first order) |
Jun 25, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 189
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When we start this episode, I'm maybe not in my best frame of mind on book release eve (Stand All the Way Up came out this past Tuesday). But then Melanie compares my writing to mashed potatoes, and then we talk about Jessica Simpson's memoir, Open Book, and let me tell you: my frown turned upside down. DO NOT SLEEP ON JESSICA'S WRITING ABILITY, friends. For the rest of the episode we do a Q&A, and this, this is one of our very favorite things. We didn't make much of a dent in the questions y'all submitted via IG, but we had a blast talking about Melanie's skin care regimen and my green ring and why we will likely never have a YouTube channel, among other things. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Stand All the Way Up (Sophie's new book) - Open Book by Jessica Simpson - Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions mascara - Dave Barnes on episode 89 of the podcast - Bright Balance 3 in 1 cleanser - Zo skin health products that Melanie is currently using - Elta MD clear face sunscreen - Sunday Riley Luna retinol sleeping night oil - Sunday Riley Vitamin C serum - Cheeky Maiden complexion soap (Sophie's fave -and it's so affordable) - Creme de la Blair moisturizer - Glo revive light therapy anti-aging light - Jouer Soft Focus Hydrate & Set Powder - Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillow - Downluxe Goose Feather Down Pillow - Garth is on Netflix! (The Road I'm On) Sponsor: - Beachbody on Demand (text BIGBOO to 303030 for a free two-week trial) |
Jun 18, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 188
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This week we talk about Caroline's recent wisdom teeth removal, a couple of recent Amazon finds, and a strange Instagram account that is also somewhat captivating. We also discuss a viewing strategy for Hamilton on Disney Plus and reminisce about the cough drops of our youth. As you do. We also discuss Alex's return to football workouts and Melanie's dry shampoo strategies. We trust that your life will be enriched by this illuminating content. :-) Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Hamilton movie on DisneyPlus - Lin Manuel Miranda's White House performance before Hamilton was a musical - Hamilton on CBS Sunday Morning - Erin Moon's extensive Hamilton spreadsheet - amusing_asmr Instagram account - This is my favorite from the asmr IG page - Evriholder Fur Removal Broom - Sucrets - Luden's - Mrs. America opening credits - Stand All the Way Up (releases June 16th!) Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - Best Fiends (available in the Apple App Store or Google Play) - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first order) |
Jun 12, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 187
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Y'all come to us for lighthearted nonsense, so we did our best to provide a little of that this week. We also took some time to put the lighthearted stuff in context at the beginning of the episode, and we hope you'll hear our hearts as we do that. So as always, we hope there will be points in this episode where you laugh. But after you listen, we hope that you'll join us in praying for justice and healing in our nation. We remember George Floyd. We remember Ahmaud Arbery. We remember Breonna Taylor. "Do you know what I want? I want justice—oceans of it. I want fairness—rivers of it. That’s what I want. That’s all I want." - Amos 5:24, The Message We love y'all. Show Notes: - Brownicity - an anti-racism curriculum by Dr. Lucretia Berry (there's an initial intro video about the way the course is structured, but each participant works through the curriculum independently - and there is also a curriculum for kids) - An incredible discussion with Priscilla Shirer and Dr. Tony Evans - Family Savvy Black Bean, Corn & Feta Dip - Family Savvy Houston's Spinach & Artichoke Dip - Family Savvy Strawberry Brownies - Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Crusted Little Sausages - Ellen DeGeneres Chambray Denim Romper - Athletic Works Tank Top in regular and plus sizes - Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich - Ben Platt's "Take Me to the Pilot" - All Things Reconsidered by Knox McCoy Sponsors: - Penguin Random House - Beyond the Break (follow the link for a free excerpt) - Thrive Causemetics (use the promo code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order) |
Jun 03, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 186
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On this episode we talk about what we feel is the worst of the take-out food as well as the joy of getting to eat in a restaurant (at safe distances) again. We also discuss my obsessive analysis of patio furniture as well as one of Ben Platt's most recent songs. So all that to say: we may have reached a point where we need some new hobbies. That being said, we also dig into some potential summer reading goals and talk though my favorite parts of the Downton Abbey movie. Then we get real sad talking about how much we miss sports, so if you need us, we'll just be at our respective houses watching old Mississippi State and A&M baseball clips. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Wicker Egg Chair from Walmart - Melanie's favorite outdoor LED lights - Oofos - Heavy - Downton Abbey (the movie) - Ben Platt's "Take Me to the Pilot" - Acousic Covers playlist on Spotify Sponsors: - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) #fabfitfunpartner - Magic Spoon (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) |
May 28, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 185
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This week we recount our adventures during this past weekend's Living Proof Livestream, which was the biggest blast and good for the soul in so many ways. We also talk about an exciting new powder option I've ordered, and we do a quick run-down of a couple of funny moments from various Housewives. So yes. We basically start the podcast talking about Beth Moore and work our way to the Real Housewives. This is what you call a microcosm of our real-live lives. We also discuss some recent Southern Charm news and continue to analyze my calf injury (which is so much better, by the way). Basically it's all the riveting content you've ever wanted. Sort of. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Living Proof Livestream (it'll be up until the end of May, I think) - Melanie's hair tutorial on Instagram - Living Proof volume spray (for the record, this is not Beth Moore's line of hair care products) :-) - Sophie's favorite folding chair (IT ROCKS) - Jouer Soft Focus Hydrating Powder - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Part 1 of our Patreon episode with Perry Sponsors: - Beachbody on Demand - special free trial membership when you text BIGBOO to 303030 - Care/of - 50% off your first order with promo code bigboocast50 |
May 20, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 184
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Occasionally we have big news to report on the podcast, and this is one of those times (well, at least for us): Melanie's internet has been fixed. Like, REALLY fixed. Like, the AT&T technician of the decade was assigned to Melanie's house, and he GOT IT HANDLED. So Melanie's going to tell us all about that, and she is literally so keyed up by her newfound internet speed and reach that her microphone has never been less stationary. At one point I wondered if she was putting things in drawers. But listen - she deserved to not worry about that microphone because INTERNET SPEED APLENTY. What a glorious day. We also discuss my calf injury (sorry - it's a pandemic, so we have to talk about things like muscle strains because we're not leaving the house very often) and some fun finds to make the day-to-day more enjoyable. Like good bobby pins. Because you can never underestimate the power of a good bobby pin. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - 1917 - AirPods Pro ($15 off at Amazon) - "You like these little bags you just hold" - The wallet / clutch I decided on - Sophie's They Still Write Love Songs playlist on Apple Music - Sophie's They Still Write Love Songs playlist on Spotify - Radical Night Repair (this is the "shed like a snake" peel that Melanie did a couple of weeks ago - and she loved it!) - Cabales Seamless, Wireless Sports Bras (Melanie's new favorite comfy bra) - C9 Champion's Women High Waist Capri Legging Sponsors: - FabFitFun (coupon code BIGBOO for $10 off your first order) #fabfitfunpartner - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - Best Fiends (download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play) |
May 14, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 183
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In this episode we get an update on how Melanie's face has fared after she tried a NO JOKE exfoliation product. We also talk about a show we both loved watching, and I demonstrate some remarkable self-pity related to a recent calf injury. As one does, of course. And if you're looking for some graduation gift ideas, we are here to serve. We share several ideas for guys and girls, and as always, we've never met a gift-giving opportunity we haven't enjoyed talking about. Y'all take care. Hope you enjoy! Show Notes: - the foam roller Sophie bought at Target - the peanut massage ball that's going to bring about Sophie's walking comeback - Never Have I Ever on Netflix - Two Funny Girls - notepads, notecards, laundry bags, clear crossbody bags - Everyday Holy (in stock at Amazon and only $9!) - All in All (in stock at LifeWay and 25% off) - Anthropologie Block Letter Monogram necklace - Eddie Bauer oversized down throw - Project Repeat t-shirt quilt - Old Try awesome letter-pressed prints - essential oil diffusers for girls or guys - Laurel Mercantile Co. Gardiner Park candle - Monogrammed Leather Charger roll-up - Hanging Toiletry Bag from Amazon - Hanging Toiletry Bag from Lands' End (it's actually 1/2 off right now with code PLUMS - so it's a crazy good deal) Sponsor: - The Relief Products (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your order; offer expires June 1st) |
May 06, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 182
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It's a big week in the life of our little podcast, primarily because on this particular episode Melanie commits to trying a recipe that will require her to deal with raw chicken. Oh, HE WILL DO IT. We also talk about our latest quarantine-ish developments (that is to say: what we've watched on TV / pondered in the stillness of our hearts), and we share some Mother's Day gift ideas. This might be helpful to you if 1) you have no idea what to buy your mom and/or mother-in-law or 2) you need to print out a list for your people, along with maybe a subtle note that HERE IS WHAT YOU TURKEYS CAN PURCHASE FOR ME IN ORDER TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION. However you feel like you should address that is totally up to you. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Samin Nosrat's Buttermilk Brined Chicken - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat on Netflix - a basic, reliable meat thermometer - Olive & June Manicure Kits (free shipping with code BOOTCAMP) - Large Hammock Swinging Chair - Between You & Me wooden signs - AirPod Pros ($25 off at Verizon - but you won't see the discount. until you put them in your cart) - Rifle Paper Co. AirPod Pros cases - Melanie's Ultimate Country Music Playlist - Vuori joggers (20% off if you sign up for emails) - Big Boo Too Box at Hummingbird Farms (promo code MOM20 for an additional 20% off any gift set) - Pura Smart Home Diffuser Set Sponsors: - Storyworth (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first purchase) - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping)
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Apr 28, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 181
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In this week's episode we talk about the return of summertime heat to San Antonio (you can easily imagine Melanie's joy) as well as our shared delight at a recent GMA Deal of the Day. We also discuss the latest developments in our television-watching careers, and we may spend a significant amount of time recapping the first episode of the new season of The Real Housewives of New York. All I'm saying is that it brought us some happiness. And if that weren't enough (well, I mean, it really wasn't enough, but just go with me on the figure of speech), we provide updates on the current state of our pandemic hair - along with some possible solutions because ROOTS. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Melanie's (potential) Amazon pool - Sunday Riley Vitamin C Serum - Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu - The Real Housewives of New York - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Patreon episode with Caroline and Alex - Melanie's Taylor Wolfe sweatshirt Sponsors: - The Relief Products (use promo code BIGBOO at checkout for 50% off your order) - OpenFit (text BigBoo to 505050 for 14-day trial) - Scentbird (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order) |
Apr 21, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 180
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By the time this episode releases, most of us will have been affected / impacted / sidelined / challenged by the quarantine for a full month. If you're in other parts of the world, it may have been longer for you. So given the fact that we have now been wearing (mostly) pajamas and workout clothes for the better part of thirty days, Melanie and I thought we would discuss one of our favorite topics: items that bring us comfort. And let me just assure you: a couple of Enneagram 9s know about some comfort. The pursuit of comfort is one of our spiritual gifts. :-) All that to say: the show notes are really long because clearly we have been figuring out how to be really comfortable. But we hope you enjoy, and we hope you're well - and for those of you on the front lines of this particular battle, know that we are deeply grateful. Take care, everybody! Show Notes: - Jo Malone Shower Gel - Lime, Basil & Mandarin (I bought it on sale; couldn't find anywhere it's currently on sale) - Hummingbird Farms Lavender Hand Soap - Hummingbird Farms Lavender Citrus Heavy Cream - Hummingbird Farms Lavender Body Oil - Hummingbird Farms Essential Lavender Oil - Things I Bought and Liked on Instagram - Brooks Greenlight Capri tights (I LOVE THEM SO MUCH - and I buy them on sale) - Brooks Adrenaline running shoes (and last year's Adrenalines on sale) - Palmetto Pimento Cheese with Jalapeños - My Three Sons Spicy Pimento Cheese - Sophie's favorite Wusthof knife - The best carrot cake recipe ever - Gran Jan's chocolate cobbler - Melanie's Country Classic Spotify Playlist - Sophie's Great Big Praise Playlist on Spotify - Sophie's Great Big Praise Playlist on Apple Music - Jonathan McReynolds' Make More Room (Live) - HomeTop Memory Foam Houseslippers - Kathleen Jennings Beauty on Instagram - The Ordinary Peeling Solution Sponsors: - YogaSleep (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off) - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - The Relief Products (promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your order; offer expires June 1st) |
Apr 16, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 179
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As you might imagine, life has been a mile a minute during the past week of Pandemic '20. We've been to the grocery store, we've been to the drugstore, and we have even cooked some meals. There's just so much to share! Thankfully, though, a slower pace doesn't stop us from being fascinated with the most inconsequential things. That's why this week we have a lot of thoughts about what shows to watch, we have a lot of thoughts about what it's like at grocery stores these days, and we (well, I) have a lot of thoughts about the finest sports bra I have ever owned. Also. Right after I edited this episode it dawned on me that there was an important pop culture development we neglected to discuss, so we called on our friend Erin Moon and broke that thing right on down. That's why you'll find about 15-ish minutes of extra content at the end of the regular episode. Now isn't that more fun? Just more fun! Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Inside the Story of How H-E-B Planned for the Pandemic - Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor - Sherlock - Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Cheer - Mad Men - The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show - 30 Rock - oaskys King Mattress Pad Cover Cooling Mattress Topper - 600-Thread-Count Pure White King Size Sateen Sheets - Kirkland Signature 680 Thread Count Sheet Set - John Krasinski with the cast of Hamilton on Some Good News - Our beloved friend (and favorite Hamilton expert) Erin Moon - Erin does great work with our friends Knox and Jamie at The Popcast Sponsor: - Pine Cove (use code BIGBOO250 for $250 off a first-time registration for overnight camp) |
Apr 09, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 178
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WELCOME TO APRIL, EVERYONE! Oh, y'all. It was a March, wasn't it? So first and foremost I just want to say that Melanie and I hope you're well and the people you love are well. It may take us a little while to get to the other side of this thing, but I believe we're all gonna love each other well and get through it. So hang in there. On this episode we talk about what we've been doing during this past week of social distancing, and we also talk to one of our very favorite Twitter follows, Karen Howell. Here's what you need to know about Karen: she is hilarious. Also, she and I grew up in Mississippi towns that are a couple of hours apart, so our accents are really similar, and I got super tickled when I was editing because I'll tell you what does not fade as you get older: a Mississippi accent. :-) Anyway, we hope this episode makes you laugh, and by the way, HANG IN THERE, all you mamas who are handling remote learning for your kids (and all you mamas who have been teaching your kids for years). We're cheering you on! Show Notes: - Gen X was made for this moment in time - Ozark - Tiger King (just FYI - it's hard to watch - I got to episode three and had to take a breather - and it's definitely not for kids) - Hometown - Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor - Bethany Bordeaux's violin concerts - 30 Rock Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - YogaSleep (use this link for 20% off) - OpenFit (text BigBoo to 505050 for a 14-day free trial) |
Apr 02, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 177
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We weren't planning to record an episode this week, but then we (the Hudsons) cancelled our Spring Break trip, and the country pretty much shut down, and suddenly that empty podcast calendar looked like a bit of an opportunity. SO. On this week's episode Melanie and I are so happy to get to talk to our great friend Travis Cottrell, also known as FryDaddy here on the podcast. Travis is a worship leader, a gifted singer and songwriter, and the brother Melanie and I didn't even know we were missing until around 2007. He also happens to be one of the funniest people we know. It won't be a surprise to listen and realize that our conversation is all over the place, but the up side of that is that we cover a lot of ground. We discuss what we're cooking during the quarantine, share our favorite snacks (salty and sweet), and ponder whether or not we should be trying on our jeans every couple of days to make sure they still fit. We also talk about how we became friends and whether the three of us have ever thought about doing a live show together (short answer: yes ma'am). :-) Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - White Bean, Orzo, and Spinach soup (Melanie added Italian sausage to the recipe) - French Onion Beef Sliders for a Crowd - Inside Studio G with Garth and Trisha (this is just a clip - the whole video isn't up any more) - The Road I'm On - the best TV of 2020 - Garth's first Facebook video - Matthew McConaughey Coronavirus video - Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show from home - Travis' most recent album, Spirit Rise - Melanie's most recent book, On the Bright Side - Psalm 46 - Coram Deo (1992) |
Mar 26, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 176
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Melanie and I are always thrilled when we get to have a guest on the podcast, and it's an extra thrill when that guest is Beth Moore, who just so happens to be one of our heroes. As most of you know, Beth is a writer, a ministry leader, and a straight-up Twitter prophetess. She's also wife to Keith, mom to Melissa and Amanda, and Bibby to her beloved grandchildren. Melanie and I are honored to call her a friend and consider her the Bible teacher of our lives. In this episode we talk about Beth's new book, Chasing Vines, and even though I'm way out of practice, I do my best to represent English teachers everywhere and ask a couple of essay questions. :-) We also discuss the wonders of outside, Beth's best skincare tips (I totally pictured Mel taking notes as fast as that GIF of a cat typing), and the pros of getting older. We recorded this episode last week before we knew how drastically COVID-19 was about to change "normal life" as many of us have known it. It occurred to me when I was editing this episode that the Lord's timing is kind - because Beth provides so much wisdom and encouragement and joy in this episode. We don't know about y'all, but we could use an extra dose of all of the above right now, and we're so grateful to Beth for providing it. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Beth's must-read Twitter feed - Video sessions for Breaking Free - The picture Beth mentions in our discussion about trellises and the Cross - A Night with Beth Moore (this was Tuesday, March 17th in Houston, and several people have told me that Beth's message is amazing and I have to watch - so I am planning to do that tonight!) Sponsors: - Scentbird (promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order) - Care/of (promo code BIGBOOCAST50 for 50% off your first order) - YogaSleep (use this link for 20% off) |
Mar 19, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 175
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I am delighted to tell you that I remembered to plug in my microphone for this episode, so that's a win right out of the gate, isn't it? And thanks to all of our crystal-clear sound, you'll hear us talk about my recent trip to Americus, Georgia, Melanie's recent trip to College Station, and the exciting new make-up that I bought last week. We'll also update you on our respective families' Coronavirus prep (Shankles - headed for the pandemic prep championship; Hudsons - did not qualify as we have not so much as purchased an extra roll of toilet paper), and we'll check on Melanie's post-book release haze. Oh! And Melanie's On the Bright Side is in Target stores now, so go find it and take a picture with it and buy copies for all your friends. Not that we're the boss of you. :-) Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Milani Most Loved Mattes eyeshadow palette - Thrive Causemetics lip liner (in Ghizlan), lipstick (in Emii), blush, and mascara (use promo code BIGBOO for 15% off your first purchase) - Maybelline Ink Crayon lipstick - NuFACE - Melanie foretells the Mike Leach hire in September - MONTHS ahead of time (go to 47:23 in the episode) - Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein - R. Eric Thomas' tweet about Meghan Markle - On the Bright Side is at Target! (TARGET!!!) - Annie B. Jones at The Bookshelf - Sophie's March Playlist for Apple Music - Sophie's March Playlist for Spotify Sponsor: - YogaSleep (use this link for 20% off) |
Mar 12, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 174
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You may not have known it before now, but what you will realize after about fifteen minutes of this episode is that apparently it is Festivus, and Melanie and I have kicked it off with our annual Airing of the Grievances. From her missing book foreword to my feelings about an unexpected credit card charge to Mel's preferred schedule for visits from the exterminator, we spend some time and also energy voicing our frustrations. Also, there's a whole running discussion about the coronavirus. I remain fascinated by the information Melanie shares with all of us. Finally, we have a lively discussion about sunglasses, and I even try to do a little shopping as we visit. Basically we're just one step removed from our very first podcast episode when we read InStyle magazine together. Seems like old times, etc. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Melanie's missing On the Bright Side foreword, written oh-so-beautifully by Jen Hatmaker - Living Proof Dry Volume Blast - Quay Stop & Stare sunglasses - Kathleen Jennings' Instagram Sponsors: - Pine Cove (use the link for $250 off any first time, overnight camp registration - Magic Spoon (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) |
Mar 05, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 173
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A few episodes ago I mentioned how much I had loved watching Garth Brooks' "The Road I'm On," and this past week Melanie watched it. I wouldn't say that we discuss it exhaustively in this episode, but we definitely circle back around to it a few times. That is because WE ADORE IT. We also talk about Melanie's new books (it's book launch week!), but we recorded before we knew that the foreword by Jen Hatmaker somehow didn't make it into the actual book, so you can rest assured we'll saddle up to that topic next week. We also talk about a couple of books I've read and loved, what we're planning to read during Lent, and a new (to me) K-cup discovery. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Garth Brooks' "The Road I'm On" - The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall - Miracles & Other Reasonable Things by Sarah Bessey - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb - Do You Mind if I Cancel by Gary Janetti - Every Broken Thing by Erin Moon (shopping cart closes Wednesday night at midnight) - Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup from She Wears Many Hats - (related: here is my favorite wild rice) - Starbucks French Roast K-cups Sponsors: - YogaSleep (use this link for 20% off) - Glossier (use this link for 10% off your first order) - Clearly Filtered (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off) |
Feb 25, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 172
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I am sad to tell you that Melanie's issues with chicken in general and thick chicken nuggets in particular continue, so we spend a good bit of time discussing her chicken-related options in this episode. We also talk about my family's recent trip to a show choir competition (it was glorious) as well as our excitement that college baseball is with us once again. Then, as usual, we share a little bit of what we're watching and reading, and we settle a miscommunication re: Melanie's feelings about a tote bag I've been eyeing. If I sound like I was desperate for her approval, it's because, well, I was. I'm sure you understand. :-) Enjoy, everybody! Show Notes: - The A&M maroon striped uniform - A&M Baseball Hype Video (Mel's people are a little after the one-minute mark) - To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You - The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb - Ken Burns' Country Music - Best Fiends - we are still obsessed - On the Bright Side - Melanie's new book that is out next week! - The Consuela bag that has Sophie smitten Sponsors: - Clearly Filtered (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your order) - Thrive Causemetics (promo code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order) - Scentbird (promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first month) |
Feb 20, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 171
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We may not have watched the Oscars this year, but that doesn't stop us from having big opinions about 1) the dresses and 2) the current relationship status of Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak. In this episode we discuss both topics in great detail. We also talk about the fact that college baseball starts this weekend (!!!), and I dig into my thoughts about the State / A&M women's basketball game this past Sunday (here's a hint: both teams were fantastic). It will not surprise you to learn that Melanie shares some beauty product updates (she is breathing, after all), and she has also discovered a new serum she can't wait to try. Her skin care persistence is both inspiring and admirable. Enjoy, y'all. We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak clearly love one another - Mindy Kaling's yellow dress from the Oscars - Brad Pitt looks like a million bucks - Renee Zellweger at the Oscars - Cynthia Erivo's Oscar performance dress - Natalie Portman's Oscar dress - Jamie Golden on Brie Larsen's shoe situation - Reese Witherspoon at the Vanity Fair party - Mike Leach scared a recruit with a magic trick - Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum - Thrive Causemetics Brightening Face Wash (promo code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order) - Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara (promo code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order) - Family Savvy's Chicken Tetrazzini Sponsors: - Magic Spoon (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - Noemie (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off your first order) |
Feb 13, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 170
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Well, both of us recently watched "Miss Americana" - the Taylor Swift documentary on Netflix - and man-oh-man did we ever have some thoughts about it. We share about 278 of those thoughts in this episode. We also discuss some upcoming pop culture events we're excited about (to be clear, I didn't realize when we recorded that the Hamilton movie doesn't come out until 2021, so please know the realization that I have to wait OVER A YEAR has been borderline heartbreaking). There are some beauty product developments as well - and news about what may well be the finest mascara we have ever tried. Yes. You read that correctly. THE BEST MASCARA WE HAVE EVER TRIED. Eyelash dreams do come true, everyone. Enjoy, y'all. We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Sophie's February Playlist on Apple Music - Sophie's February Playlist on Spotify - Hamilton movie - October 15, 2021 - Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extension Mascara (promo code BIGBOO for 15% off) - Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Eyeliner (we both have and love the shade Hoda) (promo code BIGBOO for 15% off) - Living Proof Dry Volume Blast (this is a smaller size - just FYI) Sponsors: - OpenFit (text BIGBOO to 505050 for fourteen free days of Sugar Free 3 and access to all the OpenFit workouts) - Care/of (use promo code BIGBOOCAST50 for 50% off your first order) |
Feb 06, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 169
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Now that I think about it, it might have been a good idea to call this episode WELL WE HAVE WATCHED SOME THINGS. We talk about Broadway shows and TV shows and why I might have watched the recent two-part Garth Brooks Biography special four-ish times. Plus, Melanie has some very strong feelings indeed about Marriage Story - and we both have very strong feelings about Jennifer Aniston's wardrobe in The Morning Show. We also discuss a game we have both been obsessively playing on our phones - and we share some recent beauty favorites, too. So basically it's a fine time indeed on ye olde podcast. Enjoy, everybody! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Aaron Tveit and Laura Olivo singing "Your Song" from Moulin Rouge - Marriage Story on Netflix - Marriage Story soundtrack (IT. IS. GORGEOUS.) on Apple Music and Spotify - The Morning Show on Apple TV + - Taylor Swift's Miss Americana movie - Country Music by Ken Burns - Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On - "The Dance" by Garth Brooks - "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks - Cattle Baron in Cashmere Instagram - Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint - Charlotte Tilbury Healthy Glow Moisturizer Sponsors: - Glossier (click on the link for 10% off your first order) - Noemie (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off your first order) |
Jan 30, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 168
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Melanie has a bit of a cold on this episode, which means you may start to wonder when I started recording a podcast with the ghost of Barry White. OH, I KID. And listen - are we all ever glad that Melanie toughed it out and recorded the episode despite her upper respiratory challenges, because she comes in strong with an update on 1) the raccoons that live next door to her and 2) the latest Royal Family news. We are in her debt. We also discuss a couple of things we've cooked (and enjoyed) lately, and we share our thoughts about Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Just like when we were young and full of collagen and it was 2002. Enjoy, everybody! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Teavana Jade Citrus Mint and Peach Tranquility Tea - Cheer on Netflix (not for the children - the language is rough) - Zella leggings (both of us love these!) - Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Tortilla Soup (I use taco seasoning instead of fajita seasoning and double the black beans and corn) - Family Savvy Spicy Hamburger Vegetable Soup - Queen Elizabeth's most recent statement about Harry and Meghan - Brad Pitt watching Jennifer Aniston's SAG acceptance speech - Paul Rudd sums up our feelings about podcasting so frequently Sponsors: - Blinkist (link is good for a free 7 day trial and 25% off your subscription) - Thrive Causemetics (promo code BIGBOO for 15% off your order) - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) |
Jan 23, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 167
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Well, if you have dreamed of an in-depth weigh-in on the current Royal Family shenanigans, this may be the episode you've been waiting for. Suffice it to say that Melanie has some thoughts, and oh, has she ever done her research. We also discuss our new favorite Netflix show, and I don't mean to brag, but I'm pretty sure I PR'd in terms of viewing time. You'll be happy to know that I blazed through those six episodes like a champion. We also talk about our friend Travis' FANTASTIC new album called Spirit Rise (Melanie and I both adore it) as well as our realization that we don't really care about awards shows anymore. Our 20-something selves don't know how to process this development. Enjoy, everybody! Become a Patron! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Trailer for Cheer on Netflix - Cheer on Netflix (not for the children - the language is rough) - Spinning Out on Netflix (Mel thinks it may have potential) - Spirit Rise by our friend and favorite podcast guest Travis Cottrell on Apple Music - Spirit Rise by our friend and favorite podcast guest Travis Cottrell on Spotify Sponsors: - care/of (use promo code BIGBOOCAST50 for 50% off your first order) |
Jan 16, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Bonus Episode - Mike Leach (!!!)
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Today we found out that Mike Leach is the new head football coach at my beloved Mississippi State University. Needless to say, Melanie and I needed to talk about it. This is just a little bonus episode, but our enthusiasm, of course, knows no bounds. So all that to say: we invite you to share in our joy. :-) Happy Weekend, everybody! Show Notes: - Announcement Video #1 from MSU Sports Media (Coach Leach is a big fan of pirates) |
Jan 10, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast - Episode 166
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You will not be surprised to learn that on our first episode of 2020, we talk about college football. Specifically, we dig into the Mississippi State coaching search and the wonder of Joe Burrow. We also discuss what we did for fun / relaxation over the holidays (here's a hint: TV), and I break down round two of trying out my Instant Pot. Also, Melanie shares her preferences re: Chick-fil-A nuggets (OH, SHE HAS THOUGHTS) and her resolution about chicken for the new year. Because didn't we all make a resolution about chicken? I'm assuming we did. Enjoy, everybody! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute - My Dear Hamilton: The Life of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie - The Hideaway by Lauren Denton - Family Savvy's Instant Pot Mississippi Roast - Sunday Riley Power Trio: Lactic Acid + Retinol + Vitamin C Bundle - Sophie's Twenty Twenty playlist on Apple Music - Sophie's Twenty Twenty playlist on Spotify Sponsors: - OpenFit (text BIGBOO to 505050 for fourteen free days of Sugar Free 3) - Noemie (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off your order) |
Jan 09, 2020 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 165
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This is our last regular episode of 2019 (still more goodness to come this Sunday over on Patreon, though), and man oh man do we have ourselves some laughs. From how much we love Lane Kiffin's Twitter to the motivational speeches that we give our kids to our rage when people back into parking places (THE NERVE, I TELL YOU), it is good times aplenty on episode 165. We also do a little reflecting on this past decade (so many changes!), and I share a v.v. important mascara tip that our friend Marti in Charlotte was kind enough to pass along for the good of the group. Plus, Melanie has a Netflix recommendation. So basically it's a win all the way around, and MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERY ONE. Enjoy, y'all! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Notability - Sophie's favorite notes app - Nitro Cold Brew with Sweet Cream - Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton "Drink You Away" - If you'd like to hear our final bonus episode of 2019 (with our funny, gifted friend Travis Cottrell) (episode releases on 12/22), join us over at Patreon! Sponsor: - Magic Spoon Cereal (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) |
Dec 19, 2019 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 164
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It may not have been a banner football year for A&M and State, but that hasn't done much to diminish our collective BigBoo college football enthusiasm. Given that, you won't be surprised to hear us spend some time talking about last weekend's SEC Championship game as well as Ole Miss' recent head coaching hire. We realize that it might not be the expected reaction, but this Bulldog / Aggie combo is excited about Lane Kiffin's return to the SEC. I think you could even say that we are HERE FOR IT. We also discuss what we love about Chipotle (yes. Chipotle.) along with our thoughts about cooked chicken. And if that weren't enough, Melanie has a new moisturizer to share with the group, not to mention that we have some general enthusiasm about the new season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as well as Nichole Nordeman's new Christmas album. THIS IS ALL SO EXCITING. Enjoy, everybody! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream - Nichole Nordeman's Fragile on Apple Music and Spotify Sponsors: - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOOTRIAL for a free 10-day trial) - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first order) |
Dec 12, 2019 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 163
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Well, as you might imagine, we spend some time on this episode talking about this past weekend's Egg Bowl, which was as classic a State / Ole Miss match-up as I've ever seen. We also discuss the Iron Bowl, and you'd better believe we talk about the folks who found themselves imprisoned by the hedges at Jordan-Hare Stadium because that whole thing was nothing but a treasure. There's more to this episode than college football, though. We also talk about movies and mascara (people surprised by this = 0 people). Plus, Melanie makes a case for why we all need to be adding eyelash serums to our beauty routines. I will commit to pray about it. Enjoy, y'all! We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Show Notes: - Frozen 2 - Neulash - Don't forget about our Amazon Shop! Sponsor: - care/of (promo code BIGBOO50 for 50% off your first order) |
Dec 05, 2019 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 162
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Here's part two of our Christmas Gift Guide, and this round of gift suggestions is for women and men. Coming up with ideas for women was pretty easy, but when it came to presents for guys, I really tried to 1) think about what David and Alex might enjoy and 2) think like Perry and consider the life-giving value of effective illumination. I hope he'll be pleased. You might be shocked to learn (eye roll) that there's some weird scratchy noise that appears from time to time in this episode, but we could not figure out what it was. Melanie wasn't in the bean bag chair, her hair was pulled back, and she wasn't wearing bracelets (there was a point when I was convinced the noise was bracelets). However, the up side is that her internet connection was flawless, so we'll take our victories where we can. You can find all the links in the show notes below (there are affiliate links, just FYI), and we hope these ideas are helpful. We had the best time putting together these last two episodes, and now we're going to focus on preparing for our Thanksgiving festivities (or, as Melanie's family calls it, Shanksgiving). :-) Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! Show Notes: Gifts for Women - Cc exclusives leopard beanie - Earrings at All Things New by Amy (20% off and free shipping on Black Friday - no code needed!) - Keurig coffee, latte or cappuccino maker - Lisa Leonard your heart in mine boho wallet - Lexon Mino Glossy Bluetooth Speaker - Deep tissue shiatsu massager pillow - Marmot Women’s Connect Gloves - Sam Edelman Faux Shearling Puffer Coat - Orolay Thickened Down Jacket - all sizes from XXS to 5X - Mark and Graham Small Monogrammed Jewelry Case - Big Boo Gift Boxes (The New Big Boo and The Big Boo Too) (code BIGBOO25 for 25% off) - Lindsay Letters Nativity Sketch (order by December 12) Gifts for Men - ThxToms LED Flashlight Gloves - Leathercraft in and out bucket, 61 pocket tool organizer - Lake Art - must order by December 2nd for Christmas delivery - Tatanka Webbing Belt from Mountain Khaki - Saltwater Webbing Belt from Mountain Khaki - Patagonia Better Sweater zip vest - DG Hill insulated thermal socks - Eddie Bauer oversized down throw Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! We're so grateful for y'all! |
Nov 28, 2019 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 161
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Well, it hardly seems possible, but lo, it is time for our annual Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide. It is understandable if you feel the need to applaud and perhaps even whistle. I'm totally kidding. But man oh man it really is so fun to think about the holidays - especially since summer stretched into the final days of October. This week we're focusing on three gift categories: hostess gifts, gifts for teenage guys, and gifts for teenage girls. I think it's safe to say that WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. You can find all the links in the show notes below (there are affiliate links, just FYI), and we hope this makes any shopping you do a little easier. We'll be back next week with some ideas for women and men - just in time for all of your Black Friday / Cyber Monday needs. Enjoy, everybody! Show Notes: Hostess Gifts - Desktop Calendar by Shelby Vafinis (would also be great for teenage girls) - Christmas Ornaments by Debra Hewitt - Seersucker Gin & Topo Chico in a basket with Dot's Pretzels - ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal - Book of Luke - Two Funny Girls styros, plastic cups, paper coffee cups (free shipping code MERRYBIGBOO until December 6th) - Bloomingville Transparent Glass Vase with Embossed Design - A Place at the Table cookbook by Kelly Minter - Magic Wand for Christmas tree lights - Inflatable reindeer antler ring toss - Little Hearts Prepare Him Room by Holly Mackle - family Advent devotional with ornament cards Gifts for Teenage Boys - JBL Go 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker - Turtle Wax Ultimate Car Care Kit - Leatherman Multi-tool Engraved - Tickets to a sporting event or a guided hunt with their dad Gifts for Teenage Girls - LED Color-Changing Strip Lights - Camo Beanie with ponytail hole - Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette - Holiday Perfume Travel Sampler Set - Personalized engraved name ring - Oversized Hooded Sweatshirts - Madewell Large Tassel Zip Pouch (25% off with the code STARTEARLY) - Madewell Glitter Leather Pouch - Madewell Leather Pouch Wallet - Rifle Paper Co. Pack of 3 Journals Sponsors: - Magic Spoon Cereal (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping) - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first order)
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Nov 21, 2019 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 160
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You might expect that all we're going to talk about on this episode is the LSU / Alabama game, but we might actually surprise you. I mean, of course we *do* talk about LSU / Alabama because HAVE YOU EVEN MET US, but we also discuss our air travel pet peeves, the initial rounds of the college football coaching carousel, and a cold front that has swept through Texas and Alabama. And if all of that weren't enough, I have a couple of Hazel tales to tell, not to mention that Melanie has some TV and make-up recommendations for the good of the group. Enjoy, everybody! Show Notes: - Ramona Singer and “Roll Tide” Sponsor: - Magic Spoon Cereal (promo code BIGBOO for free shipping)
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Nov 13, 2019 |
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 159
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Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) we don't have any raccoon tales for you this week, but we do have an exciting update about Melanie's kitchen island. CAN YOU EVEN STAND THE EXCITEMENT? We also talk about some recent high school football fun here in Birmingham, our Thanksgiving plans, a new lipstick I am loving (LOV-ING), and a product that might just provide some hope for my under-eye woes. LET IT BE, LORD. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Valerie Colorblocked Wool Sweater Coat - Too Faced Natural Nude Lipstick in Overexposed Sponsor: - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off your first order) |
Nov 07, 2019 |
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