The Big Boo Cast

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 296 Jul 28, 2022

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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!
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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

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- Reel (use promo code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order)
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 295 Jul 21, 2022

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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!
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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)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 294 Jul 14, 2022

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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!
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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

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- Thrive Market (use this link to get $80 in free groceries)
- Reel (use code BIGBOO for 30% off your first order and free shipping)
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- Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 293 Jul 07, 2022

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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.
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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)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 292 Jun 30, 2022

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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!
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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)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 291 Jun 23, 2022

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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!
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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

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 290 Jun 16, 2022

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Much to our delight, there have been lots of fun life events since our last episode. Melanie got to watch her Aggies win their super regional and secure their spot in the College World Series, and I got to go to Maine and New York City on a trip. We have so many words about all of these things.
We also discuss my somewhat awkward initial encounter with East Coast seafood (I was not equipped, y'all), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
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Show Notes:

- the College World Series bracket

- Banner Year

- Butcher Burger in Portland, Maine

- Open Table

- Omni Berkshire (this was our favorite place we've stayed in NYC - great location and really quiet)
- Plaza Suite

- The Music Man

- Parachute Cloud cotton quilt

- Athleta Salutation joggers (they also come in lots of solid colors)
- Mediheal sheet mask with hyaluronic acid and witch hazel

- Hoka Kawana running shoes

- summer Apple Watch band

- Cotopaxi Cada Día Coso

Sponsors:

- Helix (use this link for up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows)
- Thrive Market (use this link for $80 in free groceries)
- Noom (use this link to sign up for your trial)
- Prose (use this link for 15% off custom hair supplements)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 289 Jun 09, 2022

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Y'all. I don't know how this has happened again, but Zoom didn't pick up my microphone - clearly I missed a setting even after I reminded Melanie that we needed to check - so I sound like I'm in a tunnel. I hope you can push through the distraction, and I am trying to remind myself that nobody listens to us for our sound quality. Still: annoying. I'm sorry I'm so consistently bad at this part.
Anyway, we discuss some things as I echo (echo, echo) my way through the episode: college baseball, Alex's college orientation, and my poor decision-making skills re: orientation shoes. Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
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Show Notes:

- the NCAA baseball tournament bracket

- ESPN+
- Dark Sky app

- Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad

- Samford
- big blue moving bags

- dorm essentials in our Amazon shop

- Prince Louis on the balcony with the Queen

- Prince Louis being every bit of 4 years old

- information about our Brenham live show

- Parachute Cloud cotton quilt

- SOJOS oversized sunglasses

- Goli Ashwagandha gummies

- straw elastic belt

- Bagheera Print Fresh pajamas

Sponsors:

- Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase)
- Olive and June (use this link for 20% off your first mani system)
- Hello Fresh (use promo code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts)
- Best Fiends (download for free in the Apple App Store or on Google Play - and get $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 288 Jun 02, 2022

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Between college baseball regionals, Top Gun: Maverick, and a new season of Somebody Feed Phil, we get to cover a wide swath-o-topical-ground this week. Giddy up, everyone.
Plus, Melanie shares an update on the final stages of her bedroom / bath renovation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Y'all enjoy!
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Show Notes:

- the NCAA baseball tournament bracket

- Parachute Cotton Cloud quilt

- Somebody Feed Phil (new season!)
- Book Lovers by Emily Henry (just FYI - it's spicy)
- Stranger Things

- Abbott Elementary

- oversized ultralight workout tee - less than $20
- high waisted poplin shorts

- twin xl down alternative comforter

- Toms Alpargata high platform (and here they are on another website)
- a summertime skincare staple - Teddie's Organics rosehip oil

- our latest Patreon episode on insignificant grievances

- Big Boo Live Show in Brenham, TX on October 13-14

Sponsors:

- OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)
- Babbel (use this link for up to 60% off)
- Calm (use this link for 40% off)
- Fuzzy (use this link for your free trial)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 287 May 26, 2022

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Melanie had an adventurous travel weekend, so we talk about that on this week's episode, and you know - YOU KNOW - we dig into the recent situation between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban. WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED.
We also discuss a TV show and a movie that have made my heart oh-so-happy, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Y'all enjoy!
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Show Notes:

- Hops Burger Bar
- SEC Baseball Tournament bracket

- the drama with Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban

- Arch Manning's official visits

- Downton Abbey: A New Era

- Abbott Elementary (I've been watching on Hulu)
- Miss Mississippi 1992

- four-tier jewelry tree stand

- plastic drawer organizers

- Hopopro high pressure shower head

- Ascot + Hart terry cloth top

- Ascot + Hart terry cloth shorts

- Zach Bryan - American Heartbreak

Sponsors:

- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOO16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts)
- Stamps.com (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale)
- Peloton

- Storyworth (use this link for $10 off your first purchase)

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