The Big Boo Cast

This week we talk about the Aggies' run in the SEC baseball tournament, we discuss jewelry and cosmetics organization, and we review the obscene quantity of television we've consumed since our last episode. I think you'll agree that our joy is palpable (she says, a little sarcastically). Also, we have a long conversation about tomatoes, and it's my turn for Five Favorites, which is when you'll hear me work harder than I ever have to convince Melanie that one of my favorites really is cute.  Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Aggies v. Vandy in SEC baseball tournament final - Aggies and the luggage cart - NCAA baseball regionals - tomato, peach, and burrata salad - the dress I picked out for Melanie - Succession - Ted Lasso - The Diplomat - The Secrets of Hillsong - Queen Charlotte - A Man Called Otto - Jesus Revolution - Hello Beautiful - Smartless: On the Road - nude-colored slip shorts - The Crown Affair dry shampoo - bungee dress from Chico's (IT'S SO CUTE) :-)  - print of Mama's pound cake recipe (use code OUIDA for 20% off) - starter cargo pants Sponsors: OSEA (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) Fabric (use this link to apply today) HoldOn (use this link to receive 20% off your order)

This week Melanie tells us all about her family trip to Jackson Hole, and we learn why P now considers himself a bit of a mountain ranger. I share details about the best! shopping! trip! ever! with our friend Jamie Golden, and of course we have to break down the latest in SEC baseball. Spoiler alert: my Bulldogs did not make it to Hoover. That being said, I still recap night one of the SEC baseball tournament, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Maya Chia pressed serum - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park - Under Canvas - our Patreon episode on Hard Nos - Blackberry - Bama Rush - SmartLess: On the Road - SEC Baseball Tournament bracket - Gus Mayer shoes - Hoka Anacapa mid-GTX hiking boots - iWALK small portable phone charger - Hanes moisture wicking long sleeve sport tee - Levis mid-thigh shorts - Allie+Bess Kaia necklace (30% off through Memorial Day weekend with code MELANIE30) Sponsors: - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) - Mill (use this link to reserve your membership today) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off any store crate) - Nuts.com (use this link for a free gift and free shipping on orders of $29 or more)

This week Melanie shares her challenges with packing and getting organized for her family's Jackson Hole trip, and she explains a disagreement between her and P about hiking attire. I use the word "fantastic" about 82 times as I talk about a movie I recently watched and loved, and both of us lament the inconsistencies of this year's college baseball season.  We also break down some of our ongoing struggles with organization, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Under Canvas - SEC baseball standings - AIR: A Story of Greatness - AIR playlist on Apple Music - AIR playlist on Spotify - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime - the Mrs. Maisel dance on TikTok - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (our May book for Patreon book club) - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - doom piles - small chunky hoop earrings - Killington joggers - melamine cheese spreaders - crêped shirt dress - glass storage containers Sponsors: - Mosh (use this link for 20% off your first 6-count trial pack plus free shipping) - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order) - ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app)

This week Melanie shares a history lesson about Cinco de Mayo that I'm embarrassed I didn't know, I talk about a book that I absolutely loved, and Melanie recaps her weekend in - get ready for it - College Station. Also, I cooked an actual meal for my family, so you'll hear about that too. If all that weren't enough (and it might not be enough, but please don't feel like you need to tell us if that's the case), we break down some viewing / reading goals for the immediate future, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - photos of the coronation - The Royals in a Wes Anderson film - the King's swollen hands - the man sitting next to Andrew Lloyd Weber at the coronation - our Patreon episode with Elizabeth Passarella - the history of Cinco de Mayo - Ree's beef enchiladas - Ninfa's green sauce - Orleans candle - use code MELANIE15 - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - The Night Agent on Netflix (the show Melanie couldn't remember) - The Diplomat on Netflix - Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - The Sum of It All - Ed Sheeran docuseries on Disney+ - Tula J in Trussville, Alabama - FOLEX spot cleaner - linen pull-on shorts (and matching button-up shirt) - Martha wide leg jeans - compression packing cubes - A New Day linen vest Sponsors: - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals and free shipping) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide)

This week Melanie shares some of P's suggestions for container planting, and I recap how I spent most of this past weekend painting Alex's bathroom. Plus, we discuss some early college football predictions and break down everything we've been reading lately - along with a movie that Melanie recently saw and loved.  I apparently had an issue with my microphone gain being turned up way too high, so prepare yourself for some really high quality audio (it's fine to roll your eyes, and thank you for your continued patience with our sound challenges). Also, it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Graduation Gift Guide Show Notes: - Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - the book - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - the movie - Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie - Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  - Happy Place by Emily Henry - The Unsinkable Greta James by Elizabeth E. Smith - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - Sports Illustrated 2023 pre-season college football poll - another 2023 pre-season college football prediction - Drunk Elephant Rosi Glow drops - Aerie oversized boyfriend tees (THE BEST) - Third Love kinetic adjustable sports bra - puffer crossbody purse - Old Navy pull-on chino shorts (5-inch inseam) Sponsors: - Rothys (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Stamps (use this link for a four-week trial, free postage, and a free digital scale) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 to get 60% off plus free shipping) - Helix (use this link for 20% off your mattress order and two free pillows)

You're probably aware of this, but Melanie went to the Taylor Swift concert this past Sunday, so on this (super-sized) episode we spend a significant amount of time on a TSwift recap. AS WE SHOULD. We also talk about a spaghetti dinner for Alex's buddies, a friend's 40th birthday party, and my quick weekend trip to Mississippi. On top of all that, 'tis the season for our 2023 Graduation Gift Guide, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Taylor Swift Eras tour - Melanie's concert pictures - Melanie's dress - Caroline's romper - Gulley's jacket - "Mama, my legs are sweatin'" - Baby Jessica - The Lazy Genius  - 2023 Big Boo Graduation Gift Guide - What the Fifty styrofoam cups - clear stadium bag - R+Co Zig Zag Root Teasing Texture Spray - Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional setting spray - Orleans Home Fragrances and Candles (use code MELANIE15) - Lessons in Chemistry (our Patreon May book club book) Sponsors: - Fabric (use this link to apply today) - Mill (use this link to reserve your membership) - Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first six-count trial pack) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase)

On this episode Melanie shares the joys of cleaning out Caroline's closet, and I share how I tried to break date night dining protocol in a way that I told myself was subtle even though it wasn't subtle at all. We also talk about an exciting development in Melanie's Taylor Swift concert plans, and I confess that I had to invest in a heating pad. Life is a series of highs and lows, right? You might be surprised by our thoughts on the 80's fashion influences we're seeing in stores (here's a hint: we're fans), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - ring dunking at A&M - French 75 - Succession - David Sedaris - the pants I love - Dakota Jordan - State wins Saturday's game in a walk-off (THE SPORTS!!!!) - Dak and Dak (scroll to the bottom for the cutest picture of all time) - Aggie women's golf wins SEC Championship - Aggie women's tennis wins SEC Championship - Farm Rio - Colgate Optic White Teeth Whitening pen - Free People quilted carryall - Joyspun cropped pajama pants (less than $13) and pajama shorts - Purely Elizabeth banana nut oatmeal - Daily Practice oversized parachute jacket Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - ZocDoc (use this link to download the app for free) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first month and free shipping)

We don't want to oversell the excitement of this episode, but this week Melanie shares an update about her ice maker (we say the word "coils" approximately 74 times), and I talk about a plastic table that has really filled the no-more-dining-room gap in our house. We also discuss our Easter weekends. On top of all that, we discuss some recent enjoyable moments in entertainment (I just finished a book and a show that I loved), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan / College Station on November 9, 2023 - wait list for tickets Show Notes: - Sam Bennett - the fancy dining table - the fancy dining chairs - Smartless episode with Ben Affleck - I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai - Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime - Homecoming by Kate Morton - chili lime Sun Chips - Levi's 501 mid-thigh shorts - Allie + Bess Keelin necklace (20% off with code MELANIE20) - The Collection blood orange candle - Birkenstock Arizona chunky platforms Sponsors: - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Noom - HoldOn (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your order) - Lume (use code BIGBOO for $5 off a starter pack)

On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss our weekends (spoiler alert: Melanie went to College Station) along with my need for a tour / orientation at the currently-being-remodeled Target and Walmart by my house. We talk through my initial reactions to Daisy Jones & the Six (spoiler alert: I LOVE) and we share some thoughts about the NCAA women's basketball national championship game. I also update Melanie on my latest June's Journey progress, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan / College Station on November 9, 2023 - very few tickets left Show Notes: - Kim Mulkey's National Championship pantsuit - Caitlin Clark - Angel Reese - "You're a generational player" - Joyspun cropped pajama bottoms at Walmart (THE SOFTEST) - Joyspun pajama joggers (also, THE SOFTEST) - post-TSwift concert TikTok - June's Journey - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Daisy Jones & the Six - Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Springs" live - our Patreon book club with Beth Moore - the Anthropologie lampshade - LED light therapy mask - live show tickets - Anastasia Brow Definer - Peepers reading sunglasses - Joyspun gauze pants - old-school desk calculator - Saucony Jazz Triple Summer sneakers Sponsors: - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO50 for 50% off plus your first box ships free) - Helix (use this link for up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

This week I have feelings about navigation systems, Melanie has feelings about Daisy Jones & the Six, and we both have feelings about college baseball. We also break down Melanie's time in Dallas along with my time in Augusta, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Full disclosure: I was at what you might refer to as a LOW EBB when Melanie and I recorded this episode. After the tragedies of the last few days, I felt like I mostly wanted to just get back in the bed. Melanie very sweetly suggested that we wait to record on Tuesday, but ultimately we decided to push through.   Life can be heavy and hard. We continue to trust in the One who holds. We pray for the hurting and the hopeless.  Hug your people, everybody.   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Live in Bryan, TX on November 9, 2023 - link for tickets on next week's episode Show Notes: Convoy of Hope relief work for Mississippi tornadoes Donate to The Covenant School Fund through Daystar Counseling Ouida sunglasses the lampshade (back in stock in August!) Helen in Birmingham Daisy Jones & the Six Oprah's Masterclass with Stevie Nicks Ozark (oh my word this is not for children and probably not for lots of adults, honestly) anti-wrinkle glass reusable straw quick dry athletic running shorts Champion C9 tank tops Ageless anti-aging sheet mask "Trees We'll Never See" by Amy Grant Sponsors: Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) Fabric Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) Reel (use this link for 30% off your first order plus free shipping)

This week Melanie and I share our March Madness reactions (personally it has not been our finest basketball hour), Melanie talks about the Ben Rector concert, and I pass along some interesting (to me, at least) information I learned on TikTok.  We also discuss a very exciting skirt, Melanie updates us on Spring Break '23, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Buzz Williams prays over Dexter Dennis - Ben Rector - The Skirt - Sundance (WE LOVE THEM - but I don't love the returns process) - Daisy Jones & the Six on Amazon Prime - Free People's Daisy Jones Collection - American Eagle Go Big oversize shirt (size down) - Pickwick & Co. Granada Pomegranate candle - Pepper Belly Pete's TikTok roast - watch band for spring - Teva Flatforms from Nordstrom Rack Sponsors: - ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app for free) - Reel (use this link to get 30% off your first order and free shipping) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first order and free shipping) - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off)

Well, it's March Madness, and as you will hear in this episode, Melanie is mad about her Aggies being a 7-seed in the tournament. There may be a bit of a rant, which means I laugh a whole bunch. We also answer a listener's question about what kinds of sports fans we are (here's a hint: animated), we discuss our weekends with our college kids, and we talk through some recent fun finds at Trader Joe's.  If you listen to the intro of the episode, you'll hear some exciting (for us, at least) save-the-date news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - men's NCAA bracket - women's NCAA bracket - A&M is a 7 seed - Buzz Williams reacts to bracket - the curse of the 5 seeds - Altras - Ben Rector - Outer Banks - Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar cheese spread - Trader Joe's multigrain crackers - Trader Joe's Scalloped Potato Chips with Five Cheeses - Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar - Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bark with almond, pretzel, and sea salt - Daisy Jones & the Six TV show - Ouida sunglasses - Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes - Benefit Fluff Up brow wax - artificial fiddle leaf fig plant - Creative hair brush / Mason Pearson dupe - Hoka Clifton 9 - Daisy Jones & the Six Amazon fashion  Sponsors: - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift) - OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order)

It's good-times-a-plenty this week as Melanie and I recap her trip to College Station, my trip to Slidell, Louisiana, and that time I cooked for 27 of Alex's closest friends. We also break down our thoughts about a true crime documentary we both watched recently, and I explain why I pondered my personal need for a redemptive biscuit this past Saturday afternoon. Plus, Melanie shares what she's loving about a new TV show, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - A&M vs. Bama basketball game - Buzz Williams SEC Coach of the Year - French Onion Sliders for a Crowd - Hash Brown Potato Casserole - Crunchy Romaine Toss - Tres Leches cake - Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on Netflix - "The Corrupt World Behind the Murdaugh Murders" in The New Yorker - Daisy Jones and the Six on Amazon Prime - Daisy Jones and the Six soundtrack - Apples in Spring fashion post - Medical Medium on IG - TikToker who makes pickles - H&M chunky sneakers - Aerie baby flare jeans - high density round foam roller - The Drop women's pull-on sweater pants - Kaleidoscope lamp shade Sponsors: - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Helix (use this link for up to 20% off and two free pillows) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO60 for 60% off plus free shipping)

On this episode Melanie and I discuss my trip to Starkville for the State / A&M basketball game (it was a dandy, it was) and our tendencies to arrive VERY early to sporting events. Plus, Melanie went to a Nelly concert at the rodeo, and I have an exciting Target remodeling update. Although "exciting" might be a really generous term. We also do a quick reading check-in, Melanie shares her reaction to her new oh-so-70s sunglasses, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Nelly at the San Antonio Rodeo - Mississippi State / Texas A&M basketball game - Aggies' baseball uniforms inspired by the Corps - our favorite new sunglasses - A Court of Wings & Ruin - Shrinking on AppleTV+ - The Moviegoer by Walker Percy - Rolling Up the Welcome Mat by Kelsea Ballerini - My Truth by Jonathan McReynolds - This is the Hour by Christy Nockels - spa wristbands - H&M satin pajamas - H&M short satin pajamas - Lumineux teeth whitening strips - Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Spread - Kut from the Kloth white Catherine boyfriend jeans - Clothes We Have Loved episode on Patreon Sponsors: - Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first trial pack) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Fabric (use this link to apply today)

This is apparently an episode where Melanie and I feel compelled to share our enthusiasm about all manner of things: basketball coaches, basketball uniforms, sunglasses, and the oranges that have absolutely rocked my world. Plus, Melanie talks about her time at the rodeo in San Antonio and I do a small bit of whining about the lack of A/C at the State / Kentucky game. We also discuss the new books that are on our To Read piles, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Buzz Williams motivates us all - State beats Ole Miss in overtime - Georgia has no answer for Bama - Ladybird Taco - Sumo Citrus - Ole Miss' white basketball uniforms - State's new black baseball jerseys - A&M's black basketball uniforms - A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Don't Hold Back by David Platt - Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes - Whitney channel on SiriusXM - Third Love WonderKnit pajama bottoms - All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore - Dollger oversized square sunglasses - Eminence Organics Bamboo Firming Liquid - A New Day women's high-rise ankle pull-on pants Sponsors: - Reel (use this link for 30% off your first order plus free shipping) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off your first order) - KiwiCo (use this link to get 50% off plus free shipping)

This week Melanie and I discuss what we talk about before we actually start recording each week's episode (my mama would say that it's when we really get into the "nitty gritty"), how P has absolutely been influenced in terms of how he hosts a guys' weekend, and how legit Texas tacos have made their way to Birmingham. You will not be surprised that we also spend a good deal of time focusing on the latest in college basketball because Joe Lunardi is apparently the boss of us right now. We have lo, another book update because I have started reading the book about the fairies (who am I?), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Meant to Be by Emily Giffin - Vandy beats Tennessee on a buzzer beater - Missouri beats Tennessee on a buzzer beater  - Joe Lunardi's NCAA tournament predictions - Ladybird Taco in Birmingham - Chris Stapleton singing the National Anthem - Whitney Houston singing the National Anthem - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah Maas - The Blessed Life: A 90-Day Devotional by Kelly Minter - Vitacup Beauty Coffee - Athleta Elation flare pants - Gleamin Vitamin C clay mask - Lillusory turtleneck sweater - 70's ballads playlist Sponsors: Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order) Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO65 for 65% off plus free shipping) ZocDoc (use this link to download the ZocDoc app)

Listen - you want hard-hitting issues? Melanie and I are here to deliver them this week. We discuss plumbing problems at my house, the situation with basements in Alabama and Texas, my run-in with a stomach bug, and our continued affection for this particular college basketball season. BREAKING NEWS, right?  We also share an update on our continued reading progress (yay for books!), Melanie details why it's so difficult to walk her dogs, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - BeneRx (this is hands-down our favorite muscle pain reliever) - Joe Lunardi Bracketology - Buzz Williams - Gwyneth Paltrow's closet archive - SNL Hollywood skit - Poker Face - A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah Maas - A Court of Mist & Fury by Sarah Maas - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister - "Movie Star" by Jessica Simpson - Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson - The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight - Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn - Meant to Be by Emily Giffin - No Angel by Penny Vincenzi - Orvis Quilted Snap Sweatshirt - Harry's Fig body wash - Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup (I did 7 cups of chicken stock and half a package of wide egg noodles) - Kitsch satin pillowcase - Summersalt easy high-waist flares Sponsors: - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress purchase and 2 free pillows) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 for 60% off plus free shipping) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off)

If you're a fan of variety, this episode should be right up your podcast alley. Melanie and I discuss foods we don't like right now, foods we do like, NFL league championship games, and a potential new slogan for college basketball. We also dig into our feelings about books that take place in lands that don't exist, we evaluate our current writing set-ups / chair needs, and Melanie shares her Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - rodeo season in San Antonio - slant board - sun lamp - Crockpot White Chili Chicken Burrito Bowls - Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Tortilla Soup (I cut the half and half to about 2 cups and added a can of medium chili beans) - Spicy Hamburger Vegetable Soup - A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Wrong Time Wrong Place by Gillian McAllister - Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Mask - Poppi soda - the best homemade salsa (I did in fact make it after we recorded, and it is in fact delicious) - Fraulein boots - Allie + Bess necklaces Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Mosh (use this link for 20% off your first six-bar trial pack) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 for 60% off and free shipping)

Melanie and I didn't intend to sound like we've given up this week, but we do talk about the frustrating state of empty nest cooking as well as our ability to remember detailed song lyrics from the 80s while having absolutely no idea where the scissors are. Plus, Melanie shares about her weekend in College Station, and I may or may not recite a classic Amy Grant song like it's a poem. We also discuss what we're looking for in the next fiction book we read (epic! sweeping! preferably in an air conditioned setting!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - king cake - "Ain't Goin' Down 'til the Sun Comes Up" - "Saved by Love" - "The Gambler" - Melanie's sequined skirt - Melanie's denim skirt - Melanie's fancy Fraulein boots - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu - Spare by Prince Harry - The Thursday Murder Club series - The Water Keeper series - Mike Wright commits to State - Aerie Beyond sweater - Cozy Up Everything pouch (these may be out of stock, but the matching tote bag is adorable too) - Living Proof Full shampoo - six-sided box cheese grater - New Balance 327s in light indigo Sponsors: - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for free shipping and 30% off your first order) - KiwiCo (use this link for 50% off your first month) - Mosh (use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first six count trial pack)

This week Melanie and I talk about how we're navigating the lull between college football and college basketball season, and we discuss P's newfound knowledge about face contouring and the Royal Family. Life comes at you fast.  I share about the writing progress I made over the weekend (will wonders never cease), Melanie has an update on her reading progress, and we also discuss some spring fashion trends that are on the way. Plus, it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - A&M vs. South Carolina in MBB - Melanie's aesthetician, Niva - face contouring - Spare by Prince Harry - Hello, Molly by Molly Shannon - Helen in Birmingham - parachute pants that are tempting - shirt dress that's a YES PLEASE - Banana Republic silk shirt dress - long shorts that are a no - The Eyes of Tammy Faye - Jennifer Coolidge's Golden Globes acceptance speech (there is a White Lotus spoiler in her speech - just FYI if you haven't watched season two yet) - Mary Katherine Gallagher sketches from SNL - Helen Madden, Licensed Joyoligist sketches from SNL - PHYLIAN Sonic Electric Toothbrush - Ascot & Hart graphic pullover sweatshirt (and matching joggers) - Dr. Dennis Gross Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask - Aerie Lowrise Pintuck Skater Pants - Wrangler men's outdoor flex waist cargo pants Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order plus a $60 free gift) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order) - ZocDoc (use this link to download their app)

On this episode Melanie and I talk about the college football National Championship, and one thing we for sure agree on is that Nick Saban is a delight and a joy as a commentator. We share some details from our respective weekends, and we spend a good bit of time breaking down my unwavering affection for Amy Grant (I have been in my feels about AG ever since I watched the Kennedy Center Honors a couple of weeks ago).  Also, Melanie updates us on what she's been reading, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - 2023 College Football National Championship - David Pollack talking about Georgia's dominance - "Of Grit and Glory" - The Highwomen honor Amy Grant - Bebe and Cece Winans honor Amy Grant        - "Jehovah" by Amy Grant - "Open Arms" by Amy Grant - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose - Hello, Molly by Molly Shannon - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - About Fate on Amazon Prime - Cabot Triple Cream Vanilla Bean Greek yogurt - Away Bigger carry-on - Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter almonds - H&M shirt dress - Peepers Take A Bow readers - our Patreon Low-Level Goals episode Sponsors: - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping) - Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order) - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

We recorded later than usual this week because I've been out of town, and we were moving through a series of New Year-adjacent recaps (the latest with the Shankles, State's bowl game, the playoff games, a few I See Yous) when Melanie saw some breaking news about A&M's new offensive coordinator. To paraphrase Ross Gellar, it was a bit of a pivot because Melanie needed to do some serious real-time processing. As you will hear. No worries, however. Melanie rallies to share her Five Favorites, and in the most exciting development ever, I share a new pot roast recipe I hope to try.  The year is full of possibilities. :-)  Enjoy, y'all!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Georgia / Ohio State game - Michigan / TCU - State / Illinois in the Reliaquest Bowl - Charley's Steakhouse in Tampa - National Anthem at Reliaquest Bowl - Damar Hamlin - Scott Van Pelt and Ryan Clark - June's Journey - A&M's new offensive coordinator - pot roast recipe from TikTok - Lilo's Salad - Bentoben phone case - oversized half zip pullover - Elevated craft cocktail shaker - Cheese Gal on Instagram - Trader Joe's Super Seedy Cheese Snack Bites - Free People Summer Daydream buttondown Sponsors: - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO60 to get 60% off plus free shipping) - Olive and June (use this link for 25% off your first mani system) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off all mattresses and two free pillows) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order)

There's nothing new here...it's the episode that just came out, except this time I deleted the unnecessary ad music that I mistakenly left in the original episode. Please know that you can continue to count on us for podcasting excellence. :-)  Happy New Year!

This week Melanie and I talk through a wrap-up of our Christmas festivities, and we even (unexpectedly) discuss some low-level goals for 2023. We also talk about our current writing frustrations, and I share about an exciting new habit I developed in 2022. Except that it's not really exciting. But yay for new habits! You can rest assured that we break down everything we've watched this past week - we have definitely put in some time in front of the television - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Saltine Cracker Toffee - Hotel Emma - It's a Wonderful Life - Everything Everywhere All at Once - Prois hunting clothes - Die Hard - Emily in Paris - Glass Onion - I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Spirited - Southwest gridlock - this month's Patreon Q&A with Melanie's document-o-supplements - Nutrafol - Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb masque with hyaluronic acid - Love Crunch dark chocolate peanut butter granola - Seychelles Stand Tall slip-ons - high rise fleece ankle jogger pants (the matching sweatshirt is adorable if you want a set) - Mike Leach-inspired STATE t-shirt Sponsors: - Lomi (use promo code BIGBOO for $50 off)

The kids are home this week, so naturally Melanie and I talk about that on this episode, along with our still-tentative Christmas cooking plans. We reflect on Mike Leach's legacy in the college football coaching world, and we even get into an unexpected discussion about NIL and the transfer portal before I tell Mel about an exciting new (to us, at least) Cracker Barrel to-go option. We understand that this may create a bit of topic-related whiplash. Also, I share about a TV show I binged with some authority this past weekend, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - "Back Home Baller" - Violent Night - Mike Leach - 1961-2022 - Dave Emerick's Twitter - Zach Arnett - Reliaquest Bowl - Cracker Barrel's delightful online ordering options - outdoor faucet covers (WINTER WEATHER ALERT) :-)  - cheese enchildas recipe (from Southern Living) - The White Lotus season 2 (NOT FOR THE CHILDREN - and maybe not for some adults) on HBOMax - Emily in Paris season 3 on Netflix - Wednesday on Netflix - Harry & Meghan on Netflix - No Boundaries cozy men's hoodie - Riddle Oil - Janet Hill puzzle - waffle joggers - ruched faux rabbit fur throw blanket Sponsors: - StoryWorth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) - OSEA (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO18 for 18 free meal plus free shipping) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link to get up to 45% off their bestselling products when you purchase select holiday sets)

As you can imagine, Melanie and I were heartbroken to hear about Coach Mike Leach's death earlier this week. We actually recorded this episode before he passed away, so we talk about a lot of the stuff you might expect: Melanie's hunting wardrobe, the trip that David and I took last week, A&M's continued search for an offensive coordinator, and our thoughts about the college kids coming home for Christmas break. All fun things - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. There's also a special little something at the very end.  Let's continue to pray for the Leach family - as well as for the Mississippi State football team and coaches. Coach Leach was a treasure, and we lost him way too soon.  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Mike Leach - Viking Cruises - Monoprix (this is where Jamie and I hit the beauty product gold mine) - La Sagrada Familia - Free People long Ruby jacket - Pilcro longline plaid buttondown - Smart Travel inflatable lumbar pillow - Diva room spray - Wondershop gift wrap at Target - Our podcast episode with Coach Leach Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off and a $60 gift when you join) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows) - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO at checkout for 20% off your purchase) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

Melanie and I are so happy that our friend Travis Cottrell (aka FryDaddy) is joining us on this week's episode. Travis is a gifted worship leader, singer, musician, and songwriter who just so happens to love the Christmas season a lot. Like, A LOT A LOT. So when Mel and I talked about recording an episode that functions almost like a Christmas special (an extravaganza, if you will), asking Travis to join us was a no-brainer. His Neil Diamond impression alone is worth the (super free) price of admission. So. We're going to talk about the latest with Travis' family, we're going to talk about Christmas memories, we're going to talk about Christmas food, and we're going to talk about Christmas music. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. See? AN EXTRAVAGANZA. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Travis Cottrell - "Hear My Dear" - Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Summer, Highland Falls - Billy Joel - "How Sweet It Is" (Live) - James Taylor - "No Love Dying" - Gregory Porter - "Music for a Sushi Restaurant" - Harry Styles - "Feathered Indians" - Tyler Childers - "Something in the Orange" - Zach Bryan - "All Your'n" - Tyler Childers - "All I See is You" - Shane Smith & the Saints - "Gratitude" - Hillside Recording - "Clouds" - Luke Faulkner - "The Age of Worry" - Yebba - Yebba - "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison - "Ventura Highway" - America - "The Carnival of the Animals" - At Christmas by James Taylor - A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio - Christmas by Michael Bublé - Christmas Portrait by the Carpenters - Simply Christmas by Leslie Odom, Jr. - A Ben Rector Christmas by Ben Rector - Glory in the Highest by Chris Tomlin - Wintersong by Sarah McLachlan - My "River" playlist (also on Spotify) - The Thill of Hope by Christy Nockels - Christmas Music: The Complete Collection by Cody Fry - The Song in Our Hearts by Gary Fry - Christmas Songs by Mel Tormé - Pioneer Woman's Chex Mix - Pioneer Woman's cinnamon rolls - Granite Steps blueberry coffee cake - Rose's cheesecake recipe (put a pin in this one...I'm out of town as I'm publishing this episode, but as soon as I get home I'll post the recipe on IG) - The Holiday - Elf - Die Hard - A Christmas Story - Little Women - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - The Family Stone - flannel shirt jacket with hood - UGG cozy knit slippers - oversized Eddie Bauer down throw - Kelly Minter's Cultivate podcast - Hanes Comfort Evolution wirefree bra Sponsors: - Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, a free digital scale, and free postage) - Prose (use this link for your free hair consultation and 15% off) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping) - KiwiCo (use this link to get your first month free)

We honestly weren't sure how we were going to make this episode happen because Melanie has a pretty significant case of laryngitis this week. As in she had zero voice on Sunday and Monday - which is problematic in terms of recording a podcast episode. However, on Tuesday morning she said she could power through, and that is exactly what she did. As a result, you're about to hear the raspiest account of the Texas A&M / LSU game you could possibly imagine - and the raspiest reactions to my thoughts about the State / Ole Miss game. WON'T HE DO IT. We also discuss season 5 of The Crown, we break down our respective Thanksgivings, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, y'all!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Starbucks medicine ball - Melanie's new organic cough syrup - Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss - Texas A&M vs. LSU - Moose Muhammad's one-handed catch - The Crown on Netflix - Aerie wide leg sweatpants - Travel compression bags - Thymes laundry detergent in Frasier Fir - Tillamook cream cheese - Very Veggie  - the laundry hamper champion Sponsors: - Babbel (use this link for up to 55% off) - Pair (use this link for 20% off) - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off) - iwi life (use code BIGBOO22 for 30% off your first purchase)

This week Melanie catches us up on why she went to College Station but opted to excuse herself from the actual football game, and she shares some A&M / Reveille history. We talk through a few other football-related items before we move into Thanksgiving prep and plans, so be sure to look in the show notes for the recipes we mention. 'Tis the season, after all. We also discuss Christmas movies as well as the latest on Melanie's dream of a more neutral Christmas tree - and it's her turn for Five Favorites. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Texas A&M / UMass - Mississippi State / ETSU - Tom Hart & crew call game from the field - Jeff Traylor - Reveille - Skillet Sundried Tomato dip - Crispy Baked Boursin with spicy honey - Melanie's cornbread dressing - Melanie's broccoli and rice casserole - Melanie's homemade cranberry sauce - Melanie's chocolate ice box pudding - Cheese Gal on Instagram - Ninfa's green sauce (served warm) - Pioneer Woman's hot corn dip - Four Christmases - Falling for Christmas on Netflix - Selling Beverly Hills on Netflix - flocked Christmas tree - Anastasia Brow Freeze - Lumberjack candle - 25% off with code MELANIE25 - Free People Venice Beach flare jeans - Free People Whistle Thermal henley - on sale for $88 - Saint Jane Pore Smoothing sunscreen - 25% off sitewide with code SJHOLIDAY Sponsors: -  OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off) - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off) - Rothy's (use this link for 20% off your first purchase) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for up to 45% off their holiday sets)

Guess what, everyone? IT'S BASKETBALL SEASON NOW. As you can imagine, that is a source of comfort and hope for Melanie and me after our teams had a not-great football weekend. We talk about all the not-great stuff, along with Side Eyes and I See Yous. And much to our delight, this week has given us the Yellowstone season 5 premier, so we break down the non-spoiler-y latest with the Duttons - as well as digging into some other things we've been watching and reading. We also talk through Melanie's (general) reactions to our Patreon book club book (spoiler alert: we both ADORE IT), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: - Texas A&M / Auburn - Mississippi State / Georgia - Aggies' Veterans' Day hoodies - Aggies' Veterans' Day hats - Cadillac Williams - At Home in Birmingham - Fresh Balsam candles from Bath & Body Works - our Costco birch tree - Yellowstone on Paramount - Shane Smith & the Saints - The Crown on Netflix - Severance on AppleTV+ - Dispatches from Pluto by Richard Grant - Into the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner - TOMS Marlo booties - necklace extenders - Ashland 7-foot cashmere pencil tree - Anthropologie tuxedo shirt - rechargeable candle lighter Sponsors: - Lomi (use code BIGBOO for $50 off) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 on your first purchase) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 your mattress order and two free pillows)

This episode is longer than usual because of our Gift Guide, but you can rest assured that Melanie and I break down all the important football developments before we get into anything else. After all, we want the podcast to be a safe place for Mel as she processes her football grief and disillusionment. Personally I think she's holding up beautifully. Just like last week, the Gift Guide links are in a Google doc (link below), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Texas A&M / Florida - Mississippi State / Auburn - Mike Leach folding up the sideline chairs - LSU goes for 2 - 2022 Holiday Gift Guide (you need a Google account to access the doc) - Spanx flare jeans - tennis necklace - Free People thermal henley - Beekeeper's immune and sore throat spray - Dolce Vita Hawk H20 Sponsors: - Pair (use this link for 15% off your first pair) - iwi Life (use code BIGBOO22 for 30% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO65 for 65% off and free shipping) - Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off) - Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)

Well, the Aggies didn't win, but just as she predicted, Melanie enjoyed the snacks and the company at this past weekend's Texas A&M / Ole Miss game. We talk about both of those things, as well as Caroline's game day overalls and the pre-game festivities. Then, in news unrelated to football, we discuss the quality time D and I have had with Alex's roommate and why I may open a bed and breakfast for sick college students.  Also, this week marks the kick-off of our annual Holiday Gift Guide - we're talking about gift ideas for teenage boys and teenage girls - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Conner Weigman - A&M Corps - Dr. Bowen Loftin - a possum at Kyle Field - 20th Century Fox theme song fail - Oklahoma St. / Kansas St.  - TCU - Caroline's overalls - Big Boo Gift Guide 2022 Google Doc - Pilcro oversized corduroy jacket - Flipz Stuff'd chocolate / peanut butter - Aerie waffle long sleeve t-shirt - Athleta Savannah joggers - The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile Sponsors: - Hiya (use this link for 50% off your first order) - iwi (use code BIGBOO22 for 30% off your first purchase) - KiwiCo (use this code to get your first month free) - Babbel (use this link for up to 55% off your subscription)

Over the years Melanie and I have had a lot of conversations about college football, but I don't think she has ever been as fired up about her Aggies as she is this week. That is to say: our friend is a smidge angry. We process some of that anger before we move into Side Eyes and I See Yous, and then we do a little catch-up on the non-football things that have happened this past week. You may pick up on the fact that non-football life has been a much more consistent source of joy. We also do a quick summary of what we've been reading / watching / listening to, we marvel at so many things related to Taylor Swift, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Jimbo Fisher's sweatshirt from South Carolina game - Will Rogers escorts woman up the stadium ramp - Ole Miss' red jerseys - TCU's offensive coordinator - Mike Gundy dancing - Cade Klubnik - Jayden Daniels - The Battery - In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner (our Patreon November book club selection) - November 9 by Colleen Hoover - Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - Somebody Feed Phil season 6 (A DELIGHT) - From Scratch on Netflix - Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris on Amazon Prime - Elvis on HBOMax - Rosaline on Hulu - Taylor Swift's Midnights album - Taylor Swift TikTok - Rembrandt Deeply White toothpaste - Laura Gellar Kohl eyeliner pencil - OSEA Advanced Protection moisturizer (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first purchase) - Lip Sip silicone straw - GAP flannel big shirt Sponsors: - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Osea (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)

This past weekend Melanie and I got to experience watching college football together - we were in Texas with our friend Retha - and while we didn't get to see as many games as we normally do, we did behold the wonder of the best college football game in some time: Alabama vs. Tennessee. Naturally we talk about it - along with this week's smaller-than-usual collection of Side Eyes and I See Yous. We also recap our time in Brenham / College Station, along with a couple of books I've recently read and really enjoyed. Plus, it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - the Alabama / Tennessee game - the Mississippi State / Kentucky game - The Junction Boys - Melanie's self-tanning dress - Blue Bell Park - Aggieland Outfitters - Melanie's crawfish etouffee recipe - Torchy's queso - Kelly Minter - Books You Can't Put Down list (it's the first highlight) - Nora Goes Off Script by Anabell Monaghan - The Maid by Nita Prose - our Patreon episode with Retha on change and transition - Retha's Instagram - A New Day short fleece sweatshirt - 26x26 throw pillow covers - Oliver Thomas backpack - Ranger Station candles (I bought Old Fashioned, Lumberjack, and Leather & Pine) - Going Up Thickening Kit from R&Co Sponsors: - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress and two free pillows) - Reel Paper (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% your first order and free shipping) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO65 for 65% off and free shipping)

This week Melanie and I find ourselves on opposite ends of football fortune, so you're going to hear a lot of sympathizing, a lot of commiserating, and a better than average amount of celebrating. Plus, as you might expect, we offer our perhaps misguided but nonetheless enthusiastic analysis of the last play of the A&M / Alabama game. WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. There's also a good bit of discussion about my hair, a recap of Alex's time home during fall break, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - the last play of the A&M / Bama game - Mississippi State / Arkansas - flea flicker - Hendon Hooker - Mike Leach on weddings - Grandma Walton - our live show in Brenham, TX - Lilo's Salad - Ree's apple dumplings - Champion C9 women's workout tank - Glossier Boy Brow - Abercrombie body suits - Free People Jayde cord flare - Lawless Forget the Filler line smoothing plumping gloss Sponsors: - Hiya (use this link for 50% off your first order) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) - Reel (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order at checkout)

Well, the Bulldogs and the Aggies played football this past weekend, and as you can imagine, only one of us is pleased with the outcome. We break down all of our respective feelings about the game (y'all may want to keep Melanie in your prayers) before we move into our weekly Side Eyes and I See Yous.  We also discuss my recent trip to the northeast, I offer some book recommendations, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - The Big Boo Bowl - State blocks A&M field goal - Jimbo's truck getting towed - Oklahoma / TCU - LSU / Auburn - end of Ole Miss / Kentucky game - Robert Griffin III - Emmanuel Forbes - Nakitomi Plaza - Portsmouth, NH - The It Girl by Ruth Ware - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Mindy Project - Vuori Performance joggers - several colors on sale - our skincare episode with Niva - Maya Chia concentrated serum - Sand Grain studio prints - Jane Iredale Circle Delete concealer - Crocs clogs - Get Your Mammogram Sponsors: - iwi Life (use code BIGBOO22 to get 30% off your first purchase) - KiwiCo (use code BIGBOO for 50% off your first month and free shipping) - Thrive Market (use this link to join and get a $60 gift) - Prose (use this link for 15% off and your free hair consultation)

It was a victorious football weekend for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, so of course Melanie and I offer our perspectives on both our teams. Melanie also shares her relief that she can put another year of the Arkansas / A&M rivalry behind her, and we both have some side eyes and I see yous. We share some collective surprise that there's so much good TV to look forward to (fall is going to be very kind to us in that regard), and Melanie breaks down her latest scent adventures with her Pura (these are exciting adventures indeed at our current stage of life). Plus, it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - the A&M / Arkansas game - Jerry Reed's "East Bound & Down" - State beats Bowling Green - A&M scoop and score against Arkansas - this week's SEC Shorts - Duckfat in Portland, Maine - Somebody Feel Phil Maine episode - The Holy Donut - Pura fragrance diffuser - NEST Cedar Leaf & Lavender for Pura - Fresh Balsam & Cedarwood for Pura - The Crown season 5 - Dead to Me season 3 - The Mindy Project - The Great British Baking Show - Abbott Elementary - Emily in Paris season 3 - Somebody Feed Phil season 6 - our latest Patreon episode with Retha (it's all about transition) - smiley face house slippers - Kenra Brilliant Shine Spray - Dr. James Instagram - Stars Above cozy pajama set - Maybelline Colorstay lip crayon Sponsors: - Olive & June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system) - Hiya Health (use this link for 50% off your first order) - OSEA (use this link for 10% off your first order) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your first order)

The football horizon is a bit brighter this week for Melanie and her Aggies, and even though that was not the case for my Bulldogs and me (congrats, LSU), Mel and I  talk about some weekend events that brought us all manner of joy. We also unexpectedly shifted into a conversation about which SEC fans are mostly likely to slide into our DMs after a win (and which ones rarely say anything), so if you feel like we have stepped on your toes a little bit, please know that we love you all.  We both share some Side Eyes, I have an exciting TV update (well, it was exciting for me personally, but I doubt anyone else really cares), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - App State Gameday signs - Wooo Pig Sooie - Chuy's - A&M Corps of Cadets - Billy Ivey's The Sea Between Us - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki - Better Call Saul - H&M oversized shirt dress - R&Co Rodeo Star thickening foam - Jones Road The Best Eyeshadow (I ordered cream and ash) - Club Pilates - Mememe embellished button down tunic Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO65 for 65% off plus free shipping)

The football sun didn't shine on A&M this past weekend, so in this epsiode Melanie and I spend some time processing and working through the Aggies' loss to Appalachian State. We also talk about a few other upsets from this past weekend and offer some Side Eyes and I See Yous - all in an effort to distract Melanie from her pain, of course. David and I got to spend some time with Alex this past Friday night, so we break that down with some Serious Empty Nest Philosophizing (TM), and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - Appalachian State upsets A&M - Texas vs. Alabama - This week's Top 25 - our Patreon episode with Melanie's aesthetician, Niva - skin cycling - some of Niva's product recommendations in our Amazon store (she goes over when and how to use them in the episode) - foldable travel mirror with magnification - Bagsmart large travel toiletry bag - Yareli Dead Sea Lavender Bath Salts - Free People Hailee sweater set - Rowe Casa hormone kit Sponsors: - Noom (use this link for your trial) - Thrive Market (use this link to get $80 in free groceries) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off a mattress and two free pillows) - June's Journey (download on Apple App Store or Google Play)

It's probably not a surprise to anyone, but after the first big weekend of college football, this episode is A Lot of Sports. This is also what we like to refer to as our happy place. And while our sound wouldn't pick up Melanie's little noisemaker for some reason, we did not let that deter us from our first round of Side Eyes and I See Yous for this new season. We won't always talk about football quite this much, but it seemed right and fitting for the first big game weekend. We also discuss our recent closet clean-outs, our Empty Nest Feelings,  and our desperation to have actual conversations with our children. Plus it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - Aggie Park - Ryan Day on Game Day - Will Rogers had himself a game - Clarins depuffing mask - Norma Kamali Elephant pants - the mattress topper that's like a cloud (according to Alex) - Universal Thread button down shirts from Target - Athleta Pranayama wrap - clear zip pouches for organizing - Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato soup - Korks Lori platform clogs - they work for high arches! - less than $60 - Lilo's Salad (and I would add the adjective "magical") Sponsors: - KiwiCo (use code BIGBOO for 50% off any crate line) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO for up to 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Hiya (use this link for 50% off their best-selling children's vitamin)

Well, Alex lives at college now, and on this episode Melanie and I talk all about the move-in process and the fact that we're both empty nesters now. Plus, Melanie tells us how the past showed up in her present this past weekend (AS IT WILL DO), and I share about a text thread that overtook my life this past Saturday night. We also discuss a Netflix documentary that we both loved, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - SOURCE Awards Hall of Fame 2022 - blue bags for packing - The Flying Biscuit - John Mayer's Born & Raised - The Band Camino - Desmond Howard picks the Aggies to win it all - Kirk Herbstreit's tan - Houston Nutt - Mike Wright from Vanderbilt - Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist - Cremo Palo Santo body wash - BR Factory silky oversized shirt - Abercrombie satin sleep shirt - satin wide leg pajama pants - Norma Kamali elephant pants - Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce mascara Sponsors: - Stamps.com (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) - OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order) - Third Love (use this link for 20% off your order) - Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

Well, it's our 300th episode - and our 15th podcast-i-versary - and Melanie and I are thrilled about both of these things. WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT. So, as you can imagine, we do a little reminiscing on this episode, but we also do a lot of talking about the here and now. That is because this is the week that Alex moves to college, and we have a lot to break down about that. As always we recap our weekends, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - Travis Cottrell - SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame - Episode 195 with Phil Rosenthal - Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix - Episode 10, our first episode with Travis - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post - Korks Lori Platform Clog - 3001 Questions book - Enter our 15th anniversary giveaway on Melanie's blog - Enter our 15th anniversary giveaway on Sophie's blog (Giveaways from Parachute Home, Hummingbird Farms, Anthropologie, Sephora, and Amazon) - Jones Road Miracle Balm in Dusty Rose - Patagonia Capilene graphic tees - Blaze Lug Sole penny loafer - Maeve Colette leather pants - Women's Utility Chore jacket - Pioneer Woman's olive cheese bread Sponsors: - June's Journey (download on the Apple App store or Google Play) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase)

This week Melanie and I kick off the episode with a recap of My Weekend with Martha (maybe that should be trademarked), which was super fun (you can imagine! can't you just imagine?!), and we talk about this new season of life where our kids aren't around very much. This basically makes us feel like we're dating the people we've been married to for 25 years.  Also, Melanie fills us in on a movie she loved, we both have rave reviews for a TV show we adore, and we break down the AP college football poll that came out this week (spoiler alert: Melanie continues to give Notre Dame the side-eye). As always, we wrap up with Five Favorites - it's Melanie's turn this week. And just a reminder: next week is our 300th episode and our 15th podcast-i-versary. We have some fun giveaways planned - because we want to be sure to celebrate the milestones! :-) Hope y'all enjoy episode 299!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki (this is going to be our September Book Club book on Patreon) - Vengeance - Alamo Drafthouse - Never Have I Ever - The Wedding Season - Better Call Saul - BIOAQUA Gold Osmanthus Lemon Eye Mask - Sally Hansen Treatment Cuticle Rehab - Universal Thread oversized button down shirt - Project 62 gold gallery frame - Juniper print shop Sponsors: - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial that includes free postage and a digital scale) - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO to get 30% off your first order plus free shipping) - Helix (use our link for up to $200 off a mattress and two free pillows) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO for 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts)

This week Melanie recaps the time she spent decorating Caroline's apartment this past weekend, and I lament an unexpected change with my email. We also discuss the surprising cost of Command hooks, a new season of one of our favorite shows, and the preseason Top 25 Coaches' Poll. On top of all that, we marvel that our brains have held onto all the Olivia Newton-John lyrics from our childhood, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - poster putty - Johnny's Restaurant - Better Call Saul - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - Nope - Olivia Newton-John - "Let Me Be There" - "Please Mr. Please" - "Have You Never Been Mellow?" - Olivia Newton-John's Totally Hot album - Never Have I Ever season 3 - AP Preseason Coaches' Poll - Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer - OPI Drip Dry - Melanie's Five Favorites Amazon shirt - corduroy shirt that's oh-so-soft - long sleeve ultralite workout tunic - Tedeschi Trucks Band I Am the Moon - Sam Edelman Theresa platform sandal (and here's the gray multi in lots of sizes at Belk) - Popcorners (I also love the Spicy Queso flavor) Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link to get $80 in free groceries) - Prose (use this link for 15% off your first order) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial) - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your first crate line and free shipping)

Since our last episode Melanie and Perry have moved Caroline into her new place in College Station, and I have been all manner of productive rounding up things for Alex's dorm room. Apparently both of us have been feeling our feelings about this particular transition, so we dig into that a little bit. We also talk about Bama Rush Tok (will it be a thing this year? WE HOPE SO), what we're watching, and a book I've been loving. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - blackout curtains at Walmart (sold in packs of 2 in-store for $18, I think) - four-cube storage unit  - storage cubes - bedside caddy - dorm rug - door stopper - clip-on fan with USB plug - rechargeable clip-on light - "La Di Da" by Tedeschi Trucks Band - The Pants Store - Loot on AppleTV - Southern Charm - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus  - Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince - Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows  - Nope - Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer - OPI Drip Dry Drops - Hoka Mach 5  - Keurig K-Supreme Plus coffee maker - lightweight tunic top Sponsors: - Prose (use this link for 15% off your custom hair supplements) - Best Fiends (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes and 3 free gifts) - OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order sitewide)

We're back home after spending most of last week in Atlanta, and apparently we both have a lot of thoughts about how air travel could be more courteous and efficient (please keep in mind that I didn't actually fly to Atlanta, but that doesn't stop me from having an opinion). We also share our latest thoughts about moisturizers, eye shadows, and whether or not nutmeg belongs in a fruit cobbler. On top of that, we talk about how we're wrapping up summer with the college-aged people in our lives, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - our Patreon episode about SEC Football Media Days - Jos. A. Bank - Princess Polly - Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream - Meebak Cica Cream - Sunday Riley CEO Moisturizer - Pacifica Dreamy Youth Cream (a Charlotte Tilbury dupe according to some) - Urban Decay Naked 2 palette - Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener (just FYI - the link in the list of sponsors will work for 15% off your first order) - Bobbi Brown cream eyeshadow stick - cowboy caviar - corn dip (I modified this recipe a bit, but this was so good when I heated it in the oven for about 30 minutes on 375) - All in Motion stretch tapered pants - Noonday Boundless Faith necklace - What Will They Think? by Grace Valentine - Levitate poplin tee - Jan Morton's cobbler recipe Sponsors: - Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order) - June's Journey (download in the Apple App Store or on Google Play) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 15% off your first order)

We recorded this episode from Day One of SEC Football Media Days earlier this week, and man oh man are we ever living our best lives. Obviously we talk about media days (day one, at least), and we discuss the obnoxious amount of clothes we packed for our time in Atlanta. We trust you would expect no less. You'll also hear Melanie's shock / surprise / disappointment when she learns about another movie I've never seen, and we break down how we respond to conflict (here's a hint: WE DON'T LOVE IT). Plus, it's Melanie's turn this week for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - SEC Football Media Days - Greg Sankey - College Football Hall of Fame - Brian Kelly - "Callin' Baton Rouge" - Ryan McGee - "Whoopty" (the song about being addicted to blue cheese) - The Eyes of Tammy Faye - ORU Singers in the 80s - The Bear - Charles Hunter on Twitter - Loot - Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between - TooFaced Hangover RX Pillow Balm lip treatment - CheeseGal on Instagram - Zach Bryan's new album, Summertime Blues - Holland & Birch bracelets (use code BIGBOO for 20% off until Sunday 7/24) - Old Navy pajamas Sponsors: - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your Munk Pack purchase) - Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals across seven boxes and three free gifts) - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, digital scale, and free postage) - Helix (use this link for up to $200 off a mattress and two free pillows)

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!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron 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 Sponsors: - Thrive Market (use this link to get $80 in free groceries) - Reel (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order and free shipping) - KiwiCo (use code BIGBOO for 50% off your first month and free shipping) - Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

It's been a slow week since we last recorded, but that didn't stop us from digging into all sorts of exciting topics on this episode: picture frames, herbs, weather, and so many other things that pretty much scream WE ARE VERY BORING. Fortunately we've watched a good bit of TV, so we break that down, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - mattress topper for dorm bed - Stranger Things on Netflix - the cutest VRBO house in Chickamauga, GA - Public House in Chattanooga - squash casserole recipe - funeral potato casserole (I use cream of chicken soup instead of making a sauce with flour, milk, and chicken broth) - homemade coffee ice cream - Southwestern Tossed Salad - Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, season 2 - The Staircase on HBO/Max - Only Murders in the Building on Hulu - Love & Gelato on Netflix - The Terminal List on Amazon Prime - Melanie's favorite color by numbers app - Yellowstone on Peacock - This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub - Mom Celebrity Translator is real life - linen duvet cover set - Pacifica gel Dry It Out acne spot treatment - Pesto Chicken Saltimboca by Half Baked Harvest - Pioneer Woman's fettuccine Alfredo - oversized sleeveless jumpsuit - Heather Gauthier prints Sponsors: - Best Fiends (download on the Apple App Store or Google Play) - Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)

This week we recap the end of the College World Series, and Melanie tells us all about how she and Caroline spent time in The Nature during their inaugural trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Melanie's feet continue to recover. We also break down an unusually busy week on the Hudson front, Melanie offers her two cents on Arch Manning's college football commitment, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Ole Miss wins the CWS - Old Try and the final Rocco's shot count - Old Try's CWS letterpress print - Pigeon Forge, TN - Rainbow Falls Trail - Great Smoky Mountains - Tupelo Honey - Gregory Porter - Ben Rector - Charity Gayle - Endless Praise by Charity Gayle - the VRBO house we love in Chickamauga, GA (only 25 minutes from so many fun things in Chattanooga) - Hulu + - The Kardashians on Hulu - Arch Manning - Wet detangler brush - UGG Sport Yeah slide - Daisy cottage cheese and fruit - small gold chunky hoops (less than $15) - Athleta Brooklyn ankle pant in captivate chrome blue Sponsors: - Calm (use this link for 40% off a premium subscription) - OSEA Malibu (use promo code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide) - Munk Pack (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements)

We're still in the thick of the College World Series, so you know we're gonna get into all of our feelings about college baseball this week (not to mention the Aggies' match-up against the Longhorns). We also do a little recapping of our weekends, and we discuss whether or not it's possible to cover all the important topics / life skills with college kids before they leave home. On top of all that, we break down my current situation with my hair, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Notre Dame's uniforms with trim - Lots of Scotts' list of life skills for young adults - our Patreon episode on inconsequential grievances  - Wet detangler brush - velcro rollers - Patreon Live Q&A for June - interview with Alex - Vacation Chardonnay oil SPF 30 sunscreen - Lancome mascara primer - TikTok mascara hack - No Boundaries slides (only $12.98) - Texas Aggies tee from 47 Brand - Redland cotton sheets Sponsors: - KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO to get 50% off your first month plus free shipping) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first order) - Stamps.com (use promo code BIGBOO for a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale) - Peloton