We went to Highlands, North Carolina last week, so on this week's episode, Melanie and I talk all about it: the car ride, the writing, the college baseball, and the big laughs with our friend and travel companion Erin. We had ourselves a fine time, and you're going to hear all the details. 



Be advised that there's a special clip at the very end of the episode (courtesy of Erin), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.



Hope you enjoy!



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Show Notes:



- our friend / new college baseball fan Erin Moon



- Highlands, North Carolina



- Helen in Birmingham



- Kirkland sheets from Costco



- Wonderfall Cottage in Highlands



- Wolfgang's in Highlands



- Skip Hollandsworth



- portable phone charger 



- The Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands



- Tommy White's walk-off hit against Wake Forest



- Cade Beloso's 11th inning home run



- "Coop" aka Riley Cooper



- Mary Ruth's Vitamin C gummies



- Maya Chia Super Lift Concentrated Vitamin C-more Serum



- Pilcro Oversized Airy button-down



- R&Co; Dallas Biotin supersize shampoo



- handy pet hair remover for car carpet



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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 344

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

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



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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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- Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show



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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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+

- 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



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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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- Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show

- Big Boo Live t-shirts for Birmingham

 

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 344

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