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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 126 Dec 11, 2018

Show notes

Real life has been FULL SPEED AHEAD the last few weeks; between traveling and speaking stuff and keeping up with our people, there hasn't been a lot of time for podcasting. So, this episode is part one of our Official Late November / Early December Catch-up. We talk about my most recent shopping trip with Martha, our respective Thanksgivings, and of course, our Bulldogs and our Aggies.

Because I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but my Bulldogs won the Egg Bowl 35-3.

And - just a guess - you're probably very aware that Melanie's Aggies beat LSU in a game FOR THE AGES, a seven overtime thriller in College Station.

So, sit back and wrap some presents (or not) and drink some hot chocolate (or not) and prepare yourself for so many thoughts.

Seriously. It's a lot of thoughts.

Enjoy, y'all!

Show Notes:

- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando

- Mississippi State’s win over Ole Miss

- Texas A&M’s win over LSU

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- PEX

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 125 Nov 22, 2018

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Here's the second installment of our 2018 Gift Guide, this time with lots of options for women and men. You could also refer to this installment as HERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS WE LIKE and also HERE ARE THINGS WE WILL LIKELY PURCHASE FOR OUR HUSBANDS.

So see? The gift guide serves a lot of purposes.

We also do a quick recap of this past Saturday's football games because precious is the day when both the Aggies and the Bulldogs are victorious.

We hope you enjoy this episode, and we especially hope that your Thanksgiving is full of time with the people you love most. We're so grateful for y'all!

Show Notes:

The Princess Switch

Dumplin' trailer

Gifts for women:

- Brooks Running Greenlight Capri

- Able Cascade lariat necklace

- Able Hana Wallet

- The Merly denim jacket

- Granda bowl by Able

30% off FashionABLE with code ABLE30 at checkout plus free shipping

- Nordstrom Kennebunk Bliss plush throw

- Noonday Collection Wildflower Clutch

- Nikki Cade Map Maker Commuter Clutch (what Sophie is using now and loving)

- Yeti rambler 14 oz insulated coffee mug

- Hydroflask coffee mug

- Lune & Aster Destination Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

(code JETSET if you spend $100 or more at bluemercury.com and you get 10 free samples)

- Natori Nirvana midi robe

- Moxie Leather Bar Necklace

- Shhhhowercap

- Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Candle

- Asos hand knitted chunky scarf

- Lodge 6 quart enamel Dutch oven

- FabFitFun subscription (use the promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first box)

- Facetory

- Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Socks

- BaBylissPRO Tourmaline Titanium 3000 Dryer

Gifts for men:

- Worx jawsaw

- Howler flannel shirt

- Bose Soundlink micro bluetooth speaker

- Under Armour ColdGear Reactor Vest

- Warthog knife sharpener

- Duke Cannon lip balm

- Barrington leather money clip

- Shelta hats - The Osprey

- Surefire LED keychain light

- Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, Lantoo 150PSI with 5 In 1 Rescue Tools

- Patagonia better sweater quarter zip pullover

- Kindle Paperwhite

Sponsors:

- Little Passports

- FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box)

- PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks)

- PEX

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 123 - Part 2 Nov 20, 2018

Show notes

I don't even know, y'all. Somehow in trying to correct something in 123 I deleted the last 10-ish minutes, which was our discussion about Jamie Golden's skincare routine. So please do follow Jamie on Instagram (@jamiebgolden), and please do forgive my besetting sin of not having a *super* strong understanding of Garage Band even though we've been podcasting since BEFORE THE DAWN OF TIME.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 124 Nov 17, 2018

Show notes

All righty - you asked for it, and we aim to please, so here's part one of our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. We had the best time rounding up ideas, and in this first installment, we focus on hostess gift options as well as gifts for teenage girls and guys.

This means that I use my teenage girl voice at least four too many times.

Anyway, we hope our suggestions are helpful (and fun!) (and also significantly reduce your shopping stress). As always, you can find links to everything in the show notes. Except for the rosemary tree from Lowe's and anything from Trader Joe's. Because Trader Joe's online shopping options = sad trombone.

Be on the lookout for installment #2 (gifts for men and women) early next week.

Enjoy, y'all!

Show Notes:

- Elaine Benes

Hostess Gifts:

- Totally Bamboo State Shaped Serving and Cutting Board (search for "Totally Bamboo" and the state you're looking for)

- I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends by Kelsey Miller

- Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillin Smith

- Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather & Give by Amy Hannon

- Two Funny Girls shatterproof Christmas cups

- Tis the season paper Christmas cups with cardboard sleeve

- Reverse to sherpa throw from TJMaxx and Target

- Hummingbird Farms trio of creams

- Heather Gauthier tea towels

- The Pioneer Woman Flea Market Decorated Footed Bowls

- All Things Trader Joe's (you have to go to Trader Joe's)

- Pickwick leather, tobacco and woods candle

Gifts for teenage girls:

- "Anything from Urban"

- ASOS lounge super soft onesie

- Lily Rain jewelry

- Leather wallet phone case

- Boho Bandeau

- Sephora gift sets: Best Hair Ever, Lashstash, Face Mask Magic

- Hydro Flask water bottle

- Red Bubble stickers

- marble make up brush set

- Aerie oversized chenille turtleneck

- Freestyle watches

- Script & Scribble Chunky Personalized Notepads

Gifts for teenage boys:

- Cash

- Gift cards for food (can email via Target)

- Apple Airpods

- Colorful, borderline obnoxious socks (Hot Sox & Nordstrom Rack)

- Leatherman Wingman multi tool

- Champion reverse weave hooded sweatshirt

- waterproof dry bag

- AMC movie gift card

- StubHub gift card

- Spotify Premium gift card (please read all the restrictions before you buy...these cards apparently don't work with family accounts)

- Teton Sports sleeping bag

- NBA jersey

Sponsors:

- Little Passports

- Poshmark (download from app store; promo code BIGBOO5 for $5 off your first order)

- PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks)

- Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 123 Nov 13, 2018

Show notes

It took us three tries to get this episode going; we had a little recording trouble with the site we normally use, so then we had to switch over to Skype and blah blah blah we're the Bad News Bears of podcasting. Hi, welcome to the podcast, now watch us get hit in the chest by a fly ball. Or maybe a microphone.

Eventually, though, we found us a work-around, and we settled in for a nice, long chat about all manner of things: the State / Bama game, Melanie's recent trip to Marshall, Texas, upcoming speaking stuff, and an update on the Camellia boots. We also discuss the struggle of my current no-shopping resolution and a few things that have inspired the fire out of me lately.

And finally, we break down our friend Jamie Golden's recent skincare product recommendations that she shared on Instagram. It's safe to say that she shared what most would consider a wealth of knowledge, and we are grateful.

Enjoy, y'all!

Show Notes:

- Sam Edelman Camellia boots

- H&M sweater tunic

- Ben Rector's Magic tour

- Eric Church's Desperate Man

- The Wondering Years by Knox McCoy

- Jamie Golden's Instagram

- Sophie's favorite facial soap

- The Ordinary

Sponsors:

- Poshmark (download from app store; promo code BIGBOO5 for $5 off your first order)

- PEX

- Casper (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off select mattresses; terms & conditions apply)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 122 Oct 31, 2018

Show notes

In this episode there is a very strange crackle-y noise that occurs randomly but consistently, and we have no idea what it is. I suggested to Melanie at one point that it was castanets, but clearly I was being sarcastic because as you all know we only play our castanets during the summer months.

I don't even know what that means.

Anyway, if you can will yourself to hang in there during all the clicking / crackling, you'll hear us talk about the Mississippi State / A&M game, one of my most confident parenting moments, and Melanie's new beauty routine that involves cloth surgical tape.

Y'all have no idea. It DELIGHTS me.

Hope you enjoy!

- Nick Fitzgerald's last touchdown against A&M

- Sam Edelman Camellia boots (Melanie's jubilee!)

- Syla sleep band

- cloth surgical tape

- Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial Moisturizer

- QB1: Beyond the Lights

- Closing Song

Sponsors:

- FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box - and the fall box really is FAB)

- Prep Dish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 weeks free)

- Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off your contacts)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 121 Oct 24, 2018

Show notes

On this episode we talk about college football - specifically, the Bulldogs' misfortunes against LSU and the upcoming MSU / A&M match-up. We also discuss Harry and Meghan's baby news - along with their Australia trip.

Besides that? Oh, just a couple of new strategies from Melanie in terms of fighting her sleep lines, and some serious over-thinking / over-emoting from Sophie in terms of how fast time seems to move these days.

As the kids would say, we get all up in our feelings.

You know who else would say that? BRIAN CHALMERS.

Hope y'all enjoy!

- Brian Chalmers' latest (thanks, @JennyDawnTX)

- SEC Shorts - SEC teams get their mid-season report cards

- QB1: Beyond the Lights (it's FANTASTIC)

- Jake Fromm's Twitter

- The Good Place

- The Syla

- The Slip silk pillowcase

- Meghan and Harry's Australia trip

- The "portrait" in the glass carriage

- Closing Song

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 120 Oct 13, 2018

Show notes

Well, if you have ever wanted to hear Melanie and me speculate about the source of a dog's cough, this is the episode for you. We also talk about college football, the relentless heat of early October, and our inability to keep up with teenagers' trends despite our best efforts.

Parenting. It is humbling.

Finally, we discuss the mystery of free radicals, and Melanie shares some exciting pajama leggings news.

Hope y'all enjoy!

- The Good Place

- Poldark

- This Is Us

- "Tokyo"

- A Million Little Things

- Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan

- Blue Mercury

- Grown Alchemist Hydra-repair day cream

- Aerie play pocket and cuff leggings

Sponsors:

- Prep Dish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 weeks free)

- FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box)

- Casper (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off select mattresses; terms & conditions apply)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 119 Sep 26, 2018

Show notes

There's a point in every college football season (at least for Aggies and Bulldogs) when disappointment, at least for a few minutes, obscures hope. Melanie and I found ourselves re-acquainted with some disappointment this past weekend, which definitely wasn't what we dreamed it would be. We break down all those feelings on this episode - along with continued analysis of targeting calls and the increasingly lose interpretation of roughing the passer.

We also talk about the realities of traveling out of town for a speaking engagement, the joys of high school football games, and our practices regarding one-star book reviews.

Also: books and fall fashion finds!

Please do enjoy.

- How to Tackle a Quarterback 2018

- The evolution of roughing the passer

- My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan (just FYI, friends - this is not a book about a covenant relationship)

- This Must Be the Place by Maggie O'Farrell

- Universal Thread Lanae scrunch boots

- Abercrombie textured open front cardigan

- George Men's Short Sleeve Elongated Slub Hoodie

- Closing Song

Sponsors:

- Prep Dish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 weeks free)

- Poshmark (get the app and use the promo code BIGBOO for $5 off your first order)

- Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off your first order)

- FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box - and the fall box really is FAB!)

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 118 Sep 14, 2018

Show notes

Since Melanie and I went to Chicago last weekend, this episode seemed like a great opportunity to recap our trip. We talk about our unforeseen hotel challenges, our night at Hamilton, and our many, many laughs at The Popcast Live. We also discuss college football at great length - and ponder the dynamics of sliding into someone's social media comments with your team's catchphrase.

Also, you will not be surprised to know that Melanie has a LOT of thoughts about Aggie football in general and Jimbo Fisher in particular.

Hope y'all enjoy!

Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention:

- An update on the Chicago Hotel Workers strike

- Regina Phalange

- Hamilton (Melanie is now a fan!)

- The Popcast Live

- When Melanie found out that A&M pulled within two points at the end of the Clemson game

Closing Song

Sponsors:

- Prep Dish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks)

- Poshmark (get the app and use promo code BIGBOO for $5 off your first order)