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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 504 Jul 23, 2026

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On this week's episode, Melanie has been to Colorado, I have been at the house (hoping that our new dog will love us), and we've both been thinking about the upcoming college football season and SEC Media Days.

We also discuss what we've been reading (I'm sad to say that I haven't watched a thing other than Bravo), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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Red Rocks
The Head & the Heart
The Graduate in Auburn
The Graduate in Fayetteville
Murphree's in Birmingham
Tom Cruise at the World Cup
Sophie's SEC Media Days Fashion Review
The Five Star Weekend on Peacock
When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams
Liturgies of the Wild by Martin Shaw (highly recommend the audiobook)
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 503 Jul 16, 2026

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This week we have a new family member in Birmingham, Melanie has done the Lord's work with furniture assembly, and we both discover that we apparently share a theory about why we continue to be fairly decent at stretching. Not that we're bragging, you understand.

We've also read some things and watched some things, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 502 Jul 09, 2026

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There's been a whole lot of life since last week's episode: Melanie moved Caroline into a new apartment, I've had a ton of soccer-adjacent fun in Birmingham, and we've both made the Taylor & Travis wedding coverage into a full-fledged hobby at this point. On top of that, we've celebrated the 4th of July, and I've done an unprecedented amount of dog-sitting.

We also discuss what we've been watching (the World Cup and more), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 501 Jul 02, 2026

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On this episode Melanie says that I am "one seat shy of a beanbag" because I do not follow our typical recording protocol. That is to say: I recorded this episode while sitting on my bed. NEVERTHELESS comma we cover so many topics where we were in need of a catch-up: my family time with Jackson's dog, Oakley; the latest in San Antonio; and our ongoing efforts to appreciate and understand the Summer House universe.

We also discuss our plans for the 4th of July, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 500 Jun 25, 2026

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This is our 500th regular episode (technically we've recorded more than that because 1) we've done some special episodes and 2) we've recorded over 200 bonus episodes on Patreon - but you know we are never going to burden ourselves with any unnecessary math), and hopefully you'll be delighted to know that it's business as usual for this particular podcast milestone. Melanie has sprained her ankle, I've done a whole lot of cooking, and we've both watched all the college baseball (not to mention DCC) that we possibly can.

Mel also shares about Caroline's trip to Brazil, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.

Thanks so much for being here. We hope you enjoy!

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our very first podcast episode in 2007 (it's painful, and we are babies)
A Woman of Substance on BritBox
America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaderson Netflix
Summer Houseon Peacock
In the City on Peacock
Justice & Mercy International
Sophie's Hamburger Steak & Gravy recipe
Siamese Mahjong for two people
OU wins the Men's College World Series (congratulations, Sooners!)
the FIFA World Cup
Nolan Cain is back at A&M
chimichurri vinaigrette steak salad
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Chris McMillan Glassy Smooth hair oil
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Patreon Book Club with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett on June 30th

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 499 Jun 18, 2026

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This week Melanie and I talk about how (and why) we love to pack for a trip; I share some observations about the Men's College World Series; and Melanie tells a sad-but-true tale involving a plumbing issue and a very unfortunate skunk. It feels like a lot has happened over the last week.

We also discuss what we're enjoying about the World Cup, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 498 Jun 11, 2026

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This week Melanie and I discuss my trip to Athens, Georgia (it was the best of times, it was the worst of times) and the end of Mississippi State's 2026 baseball season. We also cover some related topics: how we feel about baseball fields that lack dirt and grass, my appeal to the University of Georgia to install some cup holders, my friend Tracey's idea for a new cheer for our Bulldogs, and the fact that I'm in a fight with the NCAA.

On top of all that, Melanie loops us in on life in San Antonio, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 497 Jun 04, 2026

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On this episode Melanie and I enjoy the company of the leaf-blower guy in her neighborhood (HE WAS REALLY OVERACHIEVING) as well as a car playing very loud music as we talk through our respective weekends at our alma maters and all the fun therein. We saw friends, we watched baseball, and Melanie and Gulley met the Aggies' basketball coach's mom. In short, we made ourselves some memories.

We also discuss the Aggie fan we love to see at every single baseball game, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 496 May 28, 2026

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On this episode I talk through some of the most memorable parts of this past week in Hoover at the SEC Baseball Tournament, Melanie fills us in on what she's been up to in San Antonio, and we're both gearing up for what we hope will be very fun weekends for our respective teams as they each host an NCAA regional baseball tournament.

Also, I have done some reading during Birmingham's (many) rainy days, we have a lot of thoughts about college baseball uniforms, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 495 May 21, 2026

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It's been a FULL and COMPLETE WEEK since Melanie and I last talked, so on this episode we catch up about college baseball, college softball, the weddings we attended over the weekend, and my introduction to a very different (and fun) (and physically exhausting) (but really so fun) side of book publishing.

We also discuss our new book club pick for Patreon, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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