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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 494 May 14, 2026

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This week Melanie and I talk about my ongoing post-live show / post-graduation recovery efforts (so much sleeping) and how I accidentally created a challenge for myself when I went to a movie with Alex. We also discuss how we can either be birds or squirrels in this life, and lo, the nature continues to teach us.

Plus, Melanie shares her A&M baseball thoughts and concerns, we both offer some updates on what we've been watching and reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 493 May 07, 2026

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This past week has been graduation-palooza at the Hudson house, and as it turns out, there has also been an exciting development with the Shankle family. On this episode Melanie and I discuss all of the above, and also, we don't know if you're aware, but college baseball can be dumb.

We're back with Five Favorites again (it's my turn), and we share some graduation gift ideas, too.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 492 Apr 30, 2026

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If anyone has been on the lookout for an episode that breaks down our most recent Birmingham live show along with our (magical!) time in Starkville, LOOK NO FURTHER. On this supersized episode, Melanie and I recap all of our Birmingham fun - including our post-show party at Gus Mayer on Friday - and one of the most memorable Mississippi State sports weekends OF MY LIFE.

We don't have Five Favorites on this episode, but we'll get back to our normal routine next week.

Enjoy, everybody!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 491 Apr 23, 2026

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On this week's episode, Melanie and I are gearing up for our Birmingham Live Show (so much planning for a couple of Enneagram 9s). We discuss the latest in college baseball for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, of course, along with my recent two-trips-to-Starkville-in-one-day, Melanie's packing preparations, and our Birmingham post-live show plans.

We also talk about a recent discovery that is really working for Mabel, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 490 Apr 16, 2026

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Well, it was the best of college baseball times for Melanie, the could-be-better of college baseball times for me, but thankfully it was happiness all the way around when we got to go to Nashville together last week. On this episode we talk about all of the above - plus our weekends, my time in Houston, and Melanie's quest for new towels.

We hope you'll enjoy a special appearance by an Alamo Heights lawn mower (I did my best to edit it out, but it was a force stronger than Garage Band), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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A&M gets it done against Texas
State's series against Tennessee is pain
Tom Hart
Hayden Schott
Our most recent Patreon episode with Hayden Schott
Travis Cottrell
Annie Downs
David Thomas & Sissy Goff
Butcher & Bee in East Nashville
"People Need the Lord"
The Alabama Solution on HBOMax
Gus Mayer in Birmimngham - Friday 4/24 from 10-1
At Home in Homewood - tell them you're in town for the live show for 20% off
BPC-15
massage mats
We Might Just Make It After All by Elyce Arons
Frances Valentine
Julian Gold in San Antonio
Snooz noise machine
Little Leaf Farms baby crispy green leaf lettuce
Pilcro wide-leg ruffle pull-on pants
Maeve relaxed bubble hem shirt
Texas white sheet cake

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 489 Apr 09, 2026

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On this episode Melanie and I recap our Easter Sundays, I share about my recent trip to Montgomery, Alabama, and Melanie fills us in on a recent plumbing situation in the Shankle house. The excitement never stops.

We also discuss our thoughts about the Final Four's music offerings, how Mabel is doing, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 488 Apr 02, 2026

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It's been a sad week in the Shankle house - they had to say good-bye to their beloved Piper - so on this episode Melanie talks about how they're doing (and how Mabel is doing, too). Over here at the Hudson house, we've had a full week in very different ways, and I break down all of that (including my first-ever visit to a podiatrist, because glamour).

We also discuss Melanie and P's night out at a Nate Bargatze show, the latest with the Aggies and the Bulldogs and college baseball, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Nate Bargatze
Aggies sweep Missouri
Bulldogs sweep Ole Miss
ending of UConn / Duke game
Todd Walker
Vandy walks off Tennessee in every game of the series
Ladybird Taco
Kirkland Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon & Pencil
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Le Balm
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 487 Mar 26, 2026

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On this week's episode we discuss Melanie's big, fun, eventful weekend in College Station and Round Top as well as my much more home-focused weekend (that is to say: kinda boring but delightful). Mel details all the charms of the Junk Gypsy Prom, and - well, I probably talk way too much about pizza dough and asparagus.

We also (naturally) discuss the latest in college baseball, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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our Big Boo Memory Lane episodes on Patreon
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Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt
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A&M drops series to Georgia
Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt
Chicken Salad Chick
Junk Gypsy Prom
Rachel Zoe
Blue Hills at Round Top
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The Arbors at Round Top
Nell Koopman Art
High Noon Market
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A&M exits March Madness
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 486 Mar 19, 2026

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On this week's episode Melanie and I process the latest SEC baseball developments as well as talk through the events of our respective weekends (Melanie shopped for jean shorts and I had a really bad headache, so clearly it was some top-notch excitement). On top of that, I share some June's Journey news, and we dig into our feelings about Mary Janes.

Melanie also offers her thoughts on a Netflix show I mentioned several weeks ago, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 485 Mar 12, 2026

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Melanie and I recorded this week's episode approximately four minutes after I walked in the door from our family Spring Break trip, so you'll hear all about said trip (so many rollercoasters) as well as Caroline's travel woes and Melanie and P's night out at a concert.

We also discuss college baseball (because of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

Join Us on Patreon
Our Amazon Shop
Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16)
Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time

If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.

Show Notes:

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