This week Melanie and I bring back our college football Side Eyes and I See Yous as well as recap her weekend with Caroline home and my weekend at a conference about the Enneagram and Spiritual Disciplines. On top of that, I have a new book that's out this week, so Melanie makes us talk about that despite the fact that it wasn't on our episode outline. 

We also discuss a couple of shows that have captured our attention, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

 Enjoy, everybody!

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- Notre Dame vs. NIU

- Alabama vs. South Florida

- Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State

- Melanie's new air fryer

- Life in the Trinity (this was the Enneagram workshop I went to)

- Sophie's Book Tour

- Taylor at the first Chiefs' game

- Travis' hat at the US Open

- Couples Therapy (NOT FOR THE CHILDREN)

- The Perfect Couple tv show

- The Perfect Couple book

- Sweed Cloud mascara

- sleeveless sweater vest

- dressy lace top

- Twofer sweater dress set

- Liv lounge set

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This week Melanie processes her A&M / Notre Dame feelings (in addition to her game-time dehydration issues), and I'm ticked that my beloved Bulldogs are not, in my opinion, receiving the recognition that a lifetime member of the Southeastern Conference should receive. Mostly, though, we're just delighted that college football is all the way back - and we continue to be curious about how Nick Saban is going to handle the whole Pat McAfee / GameDay situation.

We also celebrate the return of my missing bracelets (it's a long story), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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- A&M vs. Notre Dame

- "Power" as Aggies' intro

- GameDay segment with illusionist

- Brian Kelly's post-USC press conference

- Karen Howell on Twitter

- Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech

- Saban and Pat McAfee

- Mississippi State vs. Eastern Kentucky

- our favorite belt fan (this thing is MAGIC)

- order a copy of A Fine Sight to See

- A Fine Sight to See book events

- Anthro brushed coatigan

- BoomBoom nasal sticks

- We the Free rugby striped sweatshirt

- multi-purpose stainless steel scraper

- AE Dreamy Drape stretch super high-waisted jeans

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Melanie and I are coming in hot with this week's episode because our quick trip to Dallas meant that we had to record today (Wednesday) - which is also when the episode releases. Add in the fact that Mel had to record outside and I was babysitting Hazel while window cleaners were working at our house, and you have a real audio masterpiece right here in episode 405.

We talk about our time in Dallas, our love for Shipt, Hazel's arthritis - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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- A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You're Made for It

- book events for the new book

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- My Lady Jane

- Only Murders in the Building

- Family Savvy chicken tetrazzini

- TikTok with Jesus (actually it was a Reel)

- Kenra Dry Texture Spray

- Italian print tissue paper

- American flag crewneck sweater

- Dolce Vita Bobby platform sandal

- Rodni ballet flats

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Melanie and I were a little tired when we recorded this week, but all it took to create a little energy was a conversation about big trucks that carry limbs or maybe even gravel. We found our voices for sure and then managed to have discussions about what went on this past week as well as fashion trends for fall that leave us a little unsure.

We also talk about move-in for Alex's junior year, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

 Hope you enjoy!

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- Live Stream tickets for our Friday night Dallas show

- foreground and background decisions on "Feckless Politicians & Fearful Churches" on The Holy Post podcast (start around 49 minutes)

- Emily in Paris

- Gus Mayer in Birmingham

- Melanie's maybe-flats from Zara

- twofers at Anthropologie 

- Amy Grant's version of "Angels We Have Heard on High"

- Free People It's Official pullover

- Lancome L'Absolu Rouge cream lipstick in Exotic Orchid

- Brown & Haley Mountain Bars (peanut butter) 

- St. Christopher medal necklace

- Maya Chia Advanced Multi-Correctional eyelash and brow treatment

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This week there was more than Melanie and I could fit into a single episode - and I'm sort of sick about it because I had a whole Amy Grant / Jamie Golden story that I didn't have time to tell. NONETHELESS, we talk about an unfortunate series of events at the ranch, why Caroline is now Katniss Everdeen, and some of our favorite Olympic moments.

I also share a very nerdy sociological theory that I learned about last week, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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- Our event at Compass Church in Colleyville, TX on August 26th

- That Sounds Fun with Annie Downs

- the latest at the ranch (if snakes are your enemy, don't look)

- Chappell Roan

- "Feckless Politicians & Fearful Churches" on The Holy Post podcast (if you just want to hear about foreground and background decisions, start around 49 minutes)

- Jordan Chiles' bronze medal controversy

- Raygun

- US women's basketball gold medal ceremony

- Simone Biles Rising

- Birdman Fitmingo protein powder

- Kevin Murphy Body Builder mousse

- puffy heart necklace

- Anecdote Enhanting Espresso martini candle

- Stylia eye patches

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I recorded in a hotel room this week - with my old microphone at that - so a thousand pardons for my sound quality as Melanie and I catch up on the last week of life (truth be told, I think my microphone stopped working about a third of the way through the episode, but who among us is surprised). We discuss Caroline's 21st birthday, the continued persistence of the raccoons next door to Mel, and why I'm in Atlanta all week long. 

As you might expect, we dabble in a little bit of Olympics-related current events, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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- Sophie speaking at Marietta First United Methodist on Saturday 8/10

- Le Petit Cochon in College Station

- Mississippi men and the ginormous gator

- the softest, cutest set from Amazon

- Unexpected Cheddar Spread with hatch chile

- Madison platform loafer

- wide cut pull-on pants (these were on Mel's Fashion Friday - please pardon the repetition)

- Shewin casual summer top (and Mel and I also love this one)

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It's an Olympics-palooza this week as Melanie and I talk about cheering for sports we already love as well as sports where we're still in a learning curve but no less enthusiastic. 'Tis the season for "U-S-A!," marveling at the French scenery, and scrutinizing the Olympic parents' heart rate monitors. We're here for every bit of it. 

We also break down my family's weekend visit with Alex's roommate, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. 

Enjoy, everybody!

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- Jason Kelce's beret and dryfit red, white, and blue

- Joni Taylor

- Simone Biles' double pike vault

- Snoop Dogg at the Olympics

- Léon Marchand

- Taryn Delanie Smith on IG

- Suni Lee's story

- Ilona Maher on TikTok

- Ilona Maher on her BMI 

- Reece's Medals

- our SEC Media Days Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic

- Cole's podcast, The Cube Show

- Cole on Instagram

- Sophie's newsletter

- Sophie's book events for A Fine Sight to See

- Southern Living's Cheese Slaw

- Baleaf pleated tennis skirt

- Hurricane classic 20-inch box fan

- OneSkin topical face supplement

- AE pool-to-party linen trousers

- Allie+Bess gameday collection (20% off with code MELANIE20)

- Melanie's guide to Patreon - full-o-helpful-hints

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It's episode 400 for our little podcast, so this week Melanie and I do a little reminiscing and reflecting. We're delighted as always to visit with our most frequent podcast guest, Travis Cottrell, and we also revisit some audio clips that feature some of our favorite podcast moments. Plus we catch up on what's been going on in San Antonio and Birmingham.

On top of all that, I share an airport story that continues to warm my heart, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy - and thanks, as always, for listening!

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- Travis Cottrell

- Travis' first episode with us

- iChat - what we first used to record

- Vonda Braithwaite

- "You Don't Bring Me Flowers"

- Retha Nichole, our business coach

- Pawhuska, OK

- the episode with Juan

- the episode with Phil Rosenthal

- the episode with Mike Leach

- Brats

- Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double Take creme powder and blush duo in Just Enough

- floral palazzo pants

- Back 70 Teddy sneakers (I also love the hot pink)

- all-in-one spray and wipe cleaner

- H&M oxford buttondown

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Melanie and I recorded this week's episode late Tuesday night, and you will not be surprised to hear some significant audio issues in the back half (I left my headphones in Birmingham, I had to use my AirPods, and about 25 minutes in my AirPods microphone took over the recording part of the festivities). HOWEVER COMMA we have lots to share about our first couple of days in Dallas at Media Days (more to come on Patreon), and we're thrilled that we managed to record at all because, well, we're us.

True story: we would have re-recorded if time had allowed. It's rough going, so thank you in advance for your patience. 

We also talk about an unexpected Cowboy sighting, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

 Hope you enjoy!

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- The Paul Finebaum Show (our segment starts around 1:53:00)

- SEC Football Media Days

- Maya Chia Pressed Serum

- Clarins depuffing mask

- Melanie's chin strap mask

- Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb mask

- Mi Cocina

- Troy Aikman

- our segment on Mac and Cube

- SEC Storied: Saturday Night Lights

- Laura Rutledge

- Peter Burns

- Cole Cubelic

- Cole's podcast (chock-full-o-preseason-football-gold)

- Paul Finebaum

- The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

- CRZ yoga high waisted athletic shorts

- Amazon flat front men's chino shorts

- Maya Chia The Refresh Mint exfoliating moisture mask

- Nordstrom Moonlight Eco knit pajamas

- Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry

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Melanie and I were due for a catch-up when we recorded this week's episode, so we talk about what we did on the 4th of July, my latest Pilates adventures, and Melanie's commitment to watching The Chosen. I also share a run-down of the last few books I've read - because apparently reading is my job now.

In addition to all that, we share some of our thoughts about the most recent developments with Taylor and Travis, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 

Enjoy, y'all!

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- a CBS Special Presentation opening credits from the 70s

- portal works out for Aggie baseball

- TRX equipment

- Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan 

- Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

- Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

- Sandwich by Catherine Newman

- Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

- The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

- Taylor's mash-up for Travis

- The Bear

- SEC Football Media Days in Dallas 

- America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix

- DIFF Gigi Cafe Ole brown gradient gold flash sunglasses

- rechargeable tactical flashlight (pack of 2)

- Tweezerman ProMaster eyelash curler

- Public Rec Gamechanger pants

- Venus travel razor

- OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off

- Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift

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