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!





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Show Notes:





- Wings 'N More in College Station





- chicken flats video (MELANIE, DO NOT WATCH THIS)





- Cooper's BBQ in College Station





- Club Pilates (this is where I go here in Birmingham)





- Gus Mayer in Birmingham





- Cordani shoes





- The Roger Centre Court by OnCloud





- La Cantera in San Antonio





- SEC Football Media Days in Atlanta





- Ainias Smith





- The Terminal List






- Downton Abbey: A New Era






- Better Call Saul






- June's Journey





- Trader Joe's Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies





- Threshold Floral Woven Rug





- One/Size Fantasize mascara





- Scrub Mommy sponge





- Bakers & Burgers Icon tees






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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 294

Authors / speakers Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson - also known as Big Mama and BooMama on their blogs - talk about all the important stuff: faith, family, friends, football, fashion, and food.Plus, of course, their hair.

Personal Journals

Society & Culture

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Religion & Spirituality

Other

Spirituality

Christianity

Buddhism

Hinduism

Judaism

Islam

Kids & Family

This week everybody's sound is functioning properly (may the Lord be praised) as Melanie and I discuss my time in Houston, P's newest hobby, and the wonder of LSU baseball's Tommy White. We also talk about Caroline's very exciting book news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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Show Notes:

- Caroline's book news

- Somebody Somewhere

- Pickwick & Co. 

- Amy Hannon

- AromaPlan diffuser

- AromaPlan fragrance sample pack

- Tommy White

- The Idea of You on Amazon

- Queen Charlotte on Netflix

- Crash Landing on You on Netflix

- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (our April Patreon book club pick)

- Et Serena quartz countertops

- Abby Moorer Hair and Makeup

- Sexy Hair Big Powder Play Volumizing and Texturizing Powder

- Battlefield of the Mind

- Cloth and Stone shirt dress

- letter charms at Allie & Bess (use code MELANIE20 for 20% off)

- Be All You Can Be pants



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 389

Granted, it's not an unusual occurrence, but it's been a tough week for audio excellence here in Big Boo land. Please forgive the absence of consistent volume on my end of things. Plus, Melanie and I recorded this episode in about three different installments because, well, life. However comma our sound gets sorted out by the 30-minute mark (better then than never, right?), and we did manage to have a fairly coherent conversation about our current college baseball situations as well as some thoughts about Taylor Swift's latest offering. Look at us persevere!



We also discuss my very late arrival on the Bridgerton train, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Enjoy, everybody!



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Show Notes:

- Hunter Hines hits a two-run homer

- TSwift's The Tortured Poets Department

- Funny Story by Emily Henry

- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (our April Patreon book club pick)

- Bridgerton

- viscose tunic dress

- The Perfect Jean NYC

- oven protector mat

- Universal Thread cinch waist maxi dress

- Better Homes & Gardens four-cube organizer



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 388

This week Melanie and I recap the Birmingham live show as well as all the fun before and after it. Unfortunately there were a few travel complications when it was time to head back to Texas, but Mel tells the story of a Southwest gate agent who got some things handled in the Birmingham airport.



We also discuss our quick trip to Tuscaloosa, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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Show Notes:

- our Birmingham Guide with all of our B'ham favorites

- Cole's podcast, Cube Show

- The Margaret in Birmingham

- Mikey's Hot Dog Cafe food truck

- Google doc with all our live show clothes and shoes and links

- The Valley Hotel in Birmingham

- The Essential in Birmingham

- Oncept Porto sneakers

- Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

- Nosh Social Co.

- Pomander Place striped blouse

- square aviator sunglasses



Sponsors:



- AG1 - use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 387

This week Melanie and I recorded at EIGHT FORTY IN THE AM, and you will hear that in our voices - no doubt about it. We talk about Caroline's Aggie Ring Day, their time at the A&M; baseball game, and the latest with my kitchen. 



We also discuss our live show wardrobe situation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Enjoy, everybody!



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Show Notes:



- Tyler Childers



- starter mattress pad cooler



- Two Funny Girls



- "Mama my legs are sweatin'"



- AE Perfect Cargo denim shorts



- Bodega glasses



- Frank & Eileen dupe - a set for the apples



- Audiobook of Tom Lake - on sale on Libro.fm



- Think Royln puzzle tote



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- AG1 - use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs






The Big Boo Cast, Episode 386

My microphone wasn't on for the first part of this episode (I PROMISE WE CHECK THESE THINGS, but computers / robots / user error / etc.), but thankfully Melanie's Official Look-at-the-Eclipse Break gave me time to correct the situation. In addition to the eclipse, we talk about college baseball, Kristen Wiig's skin, and the women's basketball championship game.



We also discuss an encouraging, hopeful doctor's visit that Melanie recently experienced, and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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- Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show



Show Notes:

- Dawn Staley with organ music

- Holly Rowe

- State and Georgia's 8th inning situation

- Zac Selmon's tweet 

- our Patreon episode with Hayden Schott

- Caden Sorrell's incredible catch

- Dr. Harden in San Antonio 

- Dr. Mary Claire Haver

- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett - our Patreon book club book for May

- Patreon episode about what we thought made people rich when we were little

- Kristen Wiig in the Pilates sketch

- Palm Royale

- Carol Burnett and Kristen Wiig on The Kelly Clarkson Show

- Surprised by Oxford on Amazon Prime

- The New Look on AppleTV+

- PaperMate flair tip felt pens

- TruBar vegan cookie dough protein bars

- Naturium The Glow Getter body butter

- Marc Fisher Gemmie sandals

- AE Perfect Button-Up shirt



Sponsors:

- OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order

- MasterClass - use this link for an additional 15% off an annual membership

- AG1 - use this link for a free one year supply of vitamin D3 + K2 and five free travel packs with your first purchase

- Storyworth - use this link to save $10 on your first purchase






The Big Boo Cast, Episode 294

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