The Big Boo Cast

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 345 Jul 06, 2023

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It's just a whole lot of real life on this week's episode - no mountains, no writing retreat, no "DAAAAAD!" So Melanie updates us on the Shankles, I update on the Hudsons, and then I talk at great length about season 2 of The Bear, which, for the record, has the worst language of any show I have ever watched but my goodness I love it so much. We also analyze options for a new TV show for Mel and share a quick Patreon catch-up.
On top of all that, we discuss the pointlessness of 4th of July outfits, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:

- French 75

- The Bear on Hulu
- The Summer I Turned Pretty

- Where the Crawdads Sing movie
- Stand All the Way Up (in case you missed it)
- Grace Upon Grace (in case you missed it)
- On the Bright Side (in case you missed it)
- Shrinking on AppleTV+
- Go As A River - July Book Club on Patreon (listen - we still got the title wrong when we talked about it in the episode, and we got it wrong so many times)
- Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris
- Peanut Butter Cookie Chocolate Banana Pie

- Pioneer Woman's Tres Leches Cake

- aviator-style reading glasses

- eyeglasses case

- quilted leather phone case

- menopause support supplements

- satin pajamas that come in tons of colors

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- Helix (use this link for 20% off and two free pillows)
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- Green Chef (use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off plus free shipping)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 344 Jun 29, 2023

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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

Sponsors:

- Hatch (use this link for up to 15% off and free shipping)
- OSEA (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order - plus an additional 10% off and free shipping if you subscribe & save)
- Mosh (use this link for 20% off your first 6-count trial pack plus free shipping)
- MILL (use this link to reserve yours today)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 343 Jun 22, 2023

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Well, Melanie needs some swivel chairs, so this week we discuss her swivel chairs shopping strategy. I share a very unexpected college baseball development (spoiler alert: I cheered for Tennessee against Stanford in the College World Series), and we both do a quick update on our weekends, our current reading situations, and our grown-up perspectives on Brooke Shields.
We also talk a little bit about our upcoming writing trip, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:

- Men's College World Series

- Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge

- SEC 2024 football schedules

- Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

- Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

- Go As A River by Shelley Read

- Pretty Baby on Hulu

- Brooke Shields and Drew Barrymore have a conversation

- New York article about Drew Barrymore

- Too Faced Hangover Pillow Balm (original and mango mousse)
- Bombas running ankle socks

- Maya Chia Ultra Luxe Face Oil serum

- two-piece linen short set

- Farmacy 10% Niacinamide facial mask

Sponsors:

- Fabric (use this link to apply today)
- KiwiCo (use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off any store crate)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 342 Jun 15, 2023

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Melanie and I met each other in Boston at the end of last week, so on this episode we recap our trip and talk about why we decided to go in the first place. We also share our thoughts about college baseball super regionals (I've done a little thinking about everyone's uniforms), not to mention that we do a quick reading update.
To our delight, there's a new season of a TV show that we love - so you'll hear all about that - and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:

- Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Restless Leg live tour

- Beacon Hill Books

- Harvard Square

- Bossypants by Tina Fey

- Stanford / Texas game 1 of super regional
- USM / Tennessee game 1 of super regional

- Tennessee fans come in hot about no Applebee's in Hattiesburg

- Robert St. John

- Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence Ash
- Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan
- Never Have I Ever on Netflix

- giant magnifying mirror

- Purely Elizabeth cereal

- silicone travel containers

- Away bigger carry-on

- toggle clasp initial necklace

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- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order)
- Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a free digital scale)
- Nuts.com (use this link for a free gift and free shipping with purchases of $29 or more)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 341 Jun 08, 2023

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This week we wonder why baseball coaches wear baseball uniforms, we speculate about whether or not cottage cheese has been the recipient of a PR campaign, and we talk A LOT about college baseball regionals.
I also share some details about my recent anniversary trip to NYC (shows! so many shows!), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:

- the reason baseball coaches wear uniforms

- Tennessee / Clemson regional game

- Alabama goes to a super regional

- first TCU / Arkansas regional game

- Sweeney Todd

- Shucked

- Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark

- Good Night, Oscar

- Leanne Morgan's Netflix special

- Some Like It Hot

- CRZ yoga strappy sports bra

- wide leg linen overalls (and there's also a shorts version)
- glass soap dispensers

- thin gold hoop earrings

- Mason Grey kimono robe

Sponsors:

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping)
- Lume (use code BIGBOO for $5 off your starter pack)
- Helix (use this link for 20% off your mattress and two free pillows)
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 340 Jun 01, 2023

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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!
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- 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

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 339 May 25, 2023

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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!
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- 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)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 338 May 18, 2023

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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!
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- 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)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 337 May 11, 2023

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