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!





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- Dave Barnes





- Lenox Eternal





- Paris in Love






- The Real Story of Paris Hilton






- Aggies have a huge signing day





- Emily in Paris





- June's Journey





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- Dave Barnes' Christmas EP





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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 265

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

Melanie and I are right down to the wire on this one - recording on Wednesday afternoon just a few hours before we release the episode - but this is what we needed to do so that Melanie could share a full account of her time with Caroline in Omaha. So we're talking about baseball, and some TV thoughts, and the fact that I went to see an actual movie in an actual theater. So many developments.



On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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Show Notes:

- NCAA Men's College World Series

- DJ's Sports Bar in Omaha

- plastic baby Jesuses

- The Table in Omaha

- My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman

- I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

- Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

- Helen in Birmingham

- acrylic trash bag holder (I left out of last week's show notes)

- two-piece short set outfit

- Liquid IV sugar-free electrolyte lemon lime drink mix

- Pilcro linen flutter-sleeve blouse

- Pistola button down tunic shirt in bordeaux stripe

- Frank & Eileen button-up Shirley shirt



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 395

The Aggies are going to Omaha, so no one will be surprised to hear how much Melanie and I talk about that very thing in this week's episode. So much baseball. So many runs scored by walks. So much fun. 



We also discuss some books I've recently read (and loved!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Enjoy, y'all!



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Show Notes:

Kaeden Kent's grand slam

Elijah MacNamee's home run against Stanford

Aggies win the super regional

plastic baby Jesuses

Braden Montgomery's injury

Jac Caglianone

our Patreon episode with Hayden Schott

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Look Closer by David Ellis

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

The Gentlemen on Netflix

Hacks

Thymes Mandarin Coriander countertop spray

Crystal Light peach Arnold Palmers (lemonade and peach iced tea)

Zara crossbody bag

silicone travel sleeves



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 394

This episode is a college baseball-palooza, what with my attempts to make peace with the Bulldogs' outcome at the regionals and Melanie's recap of her trip to watch the Aggies play the Longhorns (which ended up being an unexpected encounter with an array of tiny Jesuses). Plus, I have some feedback about the announcing side of college baseball and lots of thoughts about a quality at-bat.



We also discuss a show we have both loved - as well as my impromptu trip to a fast food restaurant after a doctor's appointment - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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Show Notes:

- A&M; going to super regionals

- NCAA baseball super regional line-up

- Hacks

- Taco Bell's Cheez-it menu

- tennis dress

- Agolde Parker denim shorts

- tunic ruffle hem shirt dress

- oversized boyfriend button down shirt

- Tan Luxe The Body Butter (this was a sidebar)

- Musely The Spot pill



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 393

The Shankles have been in Montana, the Hudsons have been in Hoover (at the SEC baseball tournament), and on this episode that means that Melanie and I have a lot of catching up to do. There have been outdoor adventures, there have been NCAA grievances, and there is a whole lot of college baseball to look forward to as the regionals get cranked up this weekend.



Also, I have cooked some meals, so I talk about that - and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Enjoy, everybody!



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Show Notes:

- The Resort at Paws Up

- Sophie on The Paul Finebaum Show with Cole Cubelic

- Cole's podcast, The Cube Show

- NCAA 2024 Regional Baseball Bracket

- French Onion Sliders for a Crowd

- King's Hawaiian pretzel slider buns

- Biscoff ice cream pie

- the Hudsons' favorite chicken parmesan recipe

- the Deshazor Everett targeting call that Melanie continues to question

- pictures of the new kitchen (look in the Kitchen 2024 highlight)

- appliance slider for coffee pot

- soft striped maxi dress

- Supergoop Glowscreen sunscreen in champagne

- gold coffee spoons

- Sonos Era 300



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 392

This week Melanie listens patiently as I lament the projected college baseball regionals, and I listen with my mouth hanging open as Melanie shares a specific request P had for this past Friday's trash pick-up (no doubt, however, that it was certainly on-brand). In addition to those things, we discuss our shoe organization and the new season of Bridgerton.



Of course there's a kitchen / house update, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy! 



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Show Notes:

- A&M; women's tennis team wins national championship

- predicted regionals for D1 college baseball

- Dudy Noble field

- Ryan Targac's pitch hit 

- Sophie's shoe organizer

- sliding trays that go underneath your coffee pot

- Bridgerton season 3

- ten shelf organizer for shoes

- Free People Crafted cargo pants

- AE Dreamy Drape cargo jeans in white

- "Amen" by Rita Springer (and here's the link to Rita Springer's podcast)

- AE Slouchy House oversized t-shirt



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 265

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