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!





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Big Boo Five Questions with Retha Nichole

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 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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- Tyler Childers



- starter mattress pad cooler



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- "Mama my legs are sweatin'"



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- Bodega glasses



- Frank & Eileen dupe - a set for the apples



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



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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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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+

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- Naturium The Glow Getter body butter

- Marc Fisher Gemmie sandals

- AE Perfect Button-Up shirt



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 385

This week Melanie and I ponder the never-ending nature of a kitchen clean-out, we celebrate (and, in my case, grieve) the latest college baseball developments, and we recap our very lovely Easter weekends. A fine time was had by all.



We also discuss the high-quality Southern accents in a TV show we've both been watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Enjoy, y'all!



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Show Notes:

- "Bowls, bowls, all types of bowls" on SNL

- Friendly Village china 

- Fungo Golf with Hayden Schott

- Palm Royale

- Tate Taylor

- Mr. & Mrs. American Pie (I got the book title wrong in the episode)

- Only Murders in the Building

- Melanie's BFF the ChiliSleep Cube

- Aerie Vacay Everyday sweatshirt

- Shark MessMaster one gallon wet/dry vacuum

- Trü Frü

- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes eyeshadow palette

- brass wall sconces you don't have to wire



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 384

This week Melanie has traveled to New Hampshire, we both traveled to the Land of Sports Pain, and we recap all of those literal and figurative trips in this episode (needless to say, the trip to New Hampshire was by far the most enjoyable). On top of that, I explain why we're tearing up my kitchen, and I share some very exciting oven news.



We also discuss some TV shows we're enjoying, we ponder the wonder of baby leaves, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.



Enjoy, everybody!



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Show Notes:

- Zach Bryan

- Buying Beverly Hills

- Palm Royale

- wedges at Gus Mayer

- George Strait at Kyle Field

- Benefit Precisely My Brow ultra fine brow pencil

- Chili Sleep Cube mattress sleep system

- Naturium Glow Getter multi oil hydrating body wash

- Glorify app

- Morning in Mykonos espadrilles



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 383

It was a big weekend-o-sports for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, so naturally Melanie and I recap all the exciting developments before we catch up on the latest with the college kids (Caroline's spring break and Alex's 21st birthday). We also catch up on the latest with Kate, though admittedly we only know whatever TikTok has told us.



Plus, Melanie has found a show that she enjoys, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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Show Notes:

- Aggies and Bulldogs are dancing

- Big Boo Men's Tournament bracket group (password is maroon)

- State run rules LSU in baseball

- Nebraska has never won an NCAA tournament game (I should have specified this instead of saying "postseason," so I do apologize)

- Jac Caglianone

- Big Bend, Texas

- Helen in Birmingham

- Apples Never Fall on Peacock

- Blair sweatshirt dress

- Tazo wild sweet orange tea

- MCS frames on Amazon

- NYTimes Connections puzzle

- Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump

- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara



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Big Boo Five Questions with Retha Nichole

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