The Big Boo Cast

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 107 Jun 01, 2018

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If you're in need of a little superficial to kick off your summer, this is the episode for you. We talk about nail polish, our nail-related frustrations, our favorite summer shoes, and all the reasons why we're embracing the caftan for summer 2018.

We also discuss the fact that, in all of our Enneagram 9-ness, we are not ever concerned with any details at any point in time unless we're talking about emotions. Because in that case we are HERE FOR ALL OF IT.

Hope y'all enjoy!

- Urban Outfitters bowtie slides

- Steve Madden black SLINKY sandals

- OTBT Nova Platforms

- Bussola Frida wedge (Sophie's FAVORITE summer sandals)

- The Magical Summer Caftan (discovered by Lisa Whittle) (deeply loved by Sophie) (for your inner Maude)

- Lisa Whittle's 5 Word Prayers Daily podcast (just FYI if you're looking for something really encouraging and beautiful)

- OPI Lisbon Collection

- OPI Funny Bunny

- The Playtex Funday Bra

- Closing Song

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 106 May 25, 2018

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The Royal Wedding happened.

And now we recap.

(Spoiler: WE LOVED EVERY SECOND.)

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- Sofia Wellesley's dress

- Kitty Spencer's dress

- Victoria Beckham's dress

- Amal Clooney's dress

- Gina Torres' dress

- Doria Ragland's dress

- Queen Elizabeth's dress

- Camilla's hat

- flowers at the chapel

- Meghan Markle's wedding day hair

- Meghan Markle's wedding day makeup

- Teenager Meghan in front of Buckingham Palace

- Meghan's wedding dress

- Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's wedding sermon

- The wonder of Meghan's reception dress

- Serena Williams' reception dress

- Closing Song: The First Dance Song

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 105 May 18, 2018

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This one is all Royal Wedding.

And no small amount speculation.

Needless to say, we are giddy with anticipation.

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Harry & Meghan: Royal Rebels

The Royal Wedding attendants

Meghan Markle's father caused some drama

The Royal We - a fun beach read about royalty that contains zero spiritual edification (just FYI, friends)

Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 104 May 13, 2018

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We spend considerable time on this episode breaking down all the fun we had at The Popcast Live! Show (Melanie) and The Happy Hour Live (Sophie), and then somehow we manage to segue into a discussion about McDonald's chicken options, a topic that we feel certain we have never before covered.

We also (apparently) have A LOT OF THOUGHTS about this season of Southern Charm. So whether you watch or not, you're going to get yourself a little bit of a Southern Charm education.

And even if reality television isn't your thing, never fear, because this is the episode where Melanie recounts a magical encounter she once had with a McGriddle, and let me just assure you that we'll all be better for it.

Hope you enjoy!

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The Happy Hour Live with Jamie Ivey

The Popcast Live! Show

LaToria

Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirt from Milk & Honey tees (and for the record, this shirt is CRAZY soft)

Lisa Whittle

McDonald's Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Southern Charm

The Bachelorette

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 103 Apr 26, 2018

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You'll be delighted (or not) to know that on this episode of the podcast we first discuss our respective struggles with our ongoing coughs. This is due to our combined age of 402. We also talk maybe a little too enthusiastically about the new royal baby (WE HAVE SOME THEORIES) before we spend some time revisiting Hazel's ACL situation.

We also continue our pop culture discussion and dig into some exciting new beauty products that Melanie has tried (or is planning to try). As an added bonus, you will hear me grow increasingly hoarse over the course of the episode because we are all about that real upper respiratory infection life, y'all.

Hope you enjoy!

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Princess Charlotte greets the crowd

Friday Night Lights

Grey's Anatomy scrubs

Waiting for Guffman

Father of the Bride

Crazy Rich Asians

Revlon Color Stay Ultra Suede lipstick

Jamie Golden, Beloved Podcaster and Beauty Product Expert

Jamie's Instagram (her Stories are SO helpful for Sephora / Ulta / Dermstore shopping)

Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray

Aquage Uplifting Foam

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Cream

Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Moisturizer

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 tinted sunscreen

Heliocare capsules

Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk & Honey tees!

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 102 Apr 16, 2018

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We kick off this episode with an update on Hazel (as Sophie's mama would have said: "God love her") and then segue' into a discussion about our new favorite clothing store that we had almost forgotten about (credit to Melanie, of course, for the re-discovery). Then, like we threatened to do on the last couple of episodes, we talk about some of the pop culture influences that we loved when we were younger.

Also.

It probably goes without saying that we don't know what to think about our current level of podcast productivity. We would like to think that we'll continue to be consistent and won't take a random two-month break at some point, but, well, you know us. So it's probably wise for all of us to keep our expectations in check.

Hope y'all enjoy episode 102!

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Loft - WHO KNEW there was so much cute stuff?

What Sophie ordered:

Loft Denim Bermuda Shorts in regular and plus

Loft Floral Tie Cuff Mixed Media Sweater in regular and plus

Loft Striped Ruffle Cuff Tee in regular and plus

Loft Frayed Bermuda Shorts in regular and plus

Loft Striped Wrap Pull-on Skirt in regular and plus

The Carol Burnett Show

Little House on the Prairie

Moonlighting (OUR BELOVED)

All the President's Men

Friends

Our new t-shirts from Milk & Honey tees

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 101 Apr 08, 2018

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Some of you may know that Mississippi State lost the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship thanks to an incredible last-second shot by Notre Dame, so in the first part of episode 101, Melanie and I take some time to walk through some of the post-game emotions I felt last week in Columbus, OH. We also talk about our spring fashion frustrations, and I may or may not have called a cold-shoulder top the mullet of shirts (I don't know that my assessment is original, but I can assure you that it is heartfelt).

The most exciting news on this episode is that Melanie's new devotional book, Everyday Holy, comes out on Tuesday, April 10th, and IT. IS. BEAUTIFUL.

See? It is lovely.

Anyway, we talk through the writing process for a devotional book and get a little nerdy about that thing. Then we talk about writing trade books and get a little nerdy about that thing. And then we talk about what's going on with our kids and sports and lo, even some summer plans.

Hope y'all enjoy it!

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The Popcast Live in Dallas

The Happy Hour Live in Austin

Victoria Secret's (comfortable!) strapless bra

Bobeau Two-Pocket Cardigan

Fashionable Rosario Flutter-Sleeve Jumpsuit

Sophie's new favorite dress (The Katy from Universal Standard - sizes 10-28 - and the fabric is SO GOOD)

What Remains by Caroline Radziwill

Everyday Holy - a new devotional book by our very own Melanie

Collagen Powder Peptides 16oz Unflavored Hydrolyzed Collagen Grass-Fed Non-GMO Kosher Easy Mix Drink

The Health Genie on Instagram

Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk and Honey Tees!

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 100 Mar 30, 2018

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Well, well, well. This is our 100th episode of The Big Boo Cast, and it only took us 11-ish years to get to this point.

Try not to be overwhelmed by our frenzied pace.

Anyway, on this episode we talk about Spring Break travels, our sassy new podcast t-shirt, and a few new beauty favorites. There are also several moments where we laugh until we wheeze.

So, you know, pretty much the usual.

Thanks so much for being such faithful listeners, everybody. You're the best!

Hope you enjoy episode 100!

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The Popcast Live Show

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

NCAA Women's Final Four - Columbus, Ohio

NCAA Men's Final Four - San Antonio, Texas

Our very fun playlists in episode 98 and episode 99

"Blame It On The Boogie"

100th Episode Celebration Mash-Up by podcast listener Jen (we DIED when we heard this)

Episode 1 of The Big Boo Cast

Special 100th Episode T-shirt from Milk & Honey Tees

Collagen Powder Peptides 16oz Unflavored Hydrolyzed Collagen Grass-Fed Non-GMO Kosher Easy Mix Drink

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream

Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Mascara

Gumbo Unplugged by PJ Morton on Apple Music

Gumbo Unplugged by PJ Morton on Spotify

"Is He Worthy" by Andrew Peterson on Apple Music

"Is He Worthy" by Andrew Peterson on Spotify

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 99 Mar 27, 2018

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This is part two of our recent conversation with our funny, wise, loves-him-some-80's-music friend, Travis Cottrell. After we wrapped up lo, all of our many thoughts about 80's songs, we moved into some serious reminiscing (at least from Melanie and me) about the country music of the early 90s. And then we talked about at least twenty more artists / songs that filled our 20s with love and happiness and all manner of wonderful memories. You can find links to those playlists in the show notes.

We also got to ask Travis some questions about recording his latest worship album, The Reason, and we had the best time listening to him talk about that process. There's also a moment where all three of us demonstrated some significant affection for Popeye's, and really, this should be no surprise at all.

Up next: episode 100! Thanks for listening, everybody.

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Travis' new worship album, The Reason

The BigBoo Best of 90's Country playlist on Spotify

The BigBoo Best of 90's Country playlist on Apple Music

The BigBooFry Best of the Late 80s / 90s playlist on Spotify

The BigBooFry Best of the Late 80s / 90s playlist on Apple Music

"What A Beautiful Name / Angus Dei" video with Travis and Lily

Travis and "The Reason" on New Song Cafe'

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 98 Mar 22, 2018

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As you can imagine, Melanie and I were delighted to have our good friend Travis Cottrell join us on Episode 98. We caught up on life in general - what's been going on with our kids, spring sports, Travis' feelings about the reboot of American Idol - and we also talked a little about Travis' FANTASTIC new worship album, The Reason.

More than anything else, though, we enjoyed the fire out of a discussion about music from the 70s and 80s. It was a musical memory lane to beat the band (see what I did there)? It was so in-depth, in fact, that I finally decided to make a playlist of (almost) everything we mentioned (WHY isn't "And When She Danced" from Stealing Home available on any sort of streaming service, I ask you?).

All that to say: we had a blast talking with Travis - so much so that there will be a part 2 posted in the next few days. Hope y'all enjoy it!

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

Travis' new album The Reason

The Good Place

This Is Us

Rise

"And When She Danced" from Stealing Home (thanks, YouTube!)

Here's a playlist of most of the music we talk about (Spotify).

Here's a playlist of most of the music we talk about (Apple Music).

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