The Big Boo Cast

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 306 Oct 06, 2022

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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!
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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

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 305 Sep 29, 2022

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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!
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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

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 304 Sep 22, 2022

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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!
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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

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 303 Sep 15, 2022

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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!
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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

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- June's Journey (download on Apple App Store or Google Play)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 302 Sep 08, 2022

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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!
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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")
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 301 Sep 01, 2022

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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!
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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

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- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 300 Aug 25, 2022

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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!
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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

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 299 Aug 18, 2022

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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!
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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

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 298 Aug 11, 2022

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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!
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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)
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 297 Aug 04, 2022

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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!
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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

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