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The Big Boo Cast

Authors / speakers Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson – also known as Big Mama and BooMama on their blogs – talk about all the important stuff: faith, family, friends, football, fashion, and food.

Plus, of course, their hair.

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Latest Episodes:

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 434 Mar 20, 2025

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This past week Melanie and I have done a little bit of traveling, and we've also had some quality familly time. In this episode we talk about our road trips, Melanie's shopping trip with Caroline, my birthday meal for Alex, and the SEC basketball tournament.
Also, Melanie shares about a new hobby that might be on the horizon for her, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- Grace Valentine
- Dr. Mary Claire Haver
- our Menopausepalooza Patreon episode with Dr. Mary Claire
- Grand Galvez
- Paradise
- berberine supplement
- red yeast rice supplement
- Black Bag
- Darryl Anderson Art on IG
- Darryl Anderson originals via Caron Gallery
- Planters Nut Duos with buffalo cashews and Ranch almonds
- Catherine mid-rise boyfriend jeans in white
- Pilcro long sleeve t-shirt
- small plaid travel case
- cropped linen wide-legged pants

Sponsors:
- Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift
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- Rula
- AG1 - use this link for a free $76 gift when you sign up

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 433 Mar 13, 2025

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This week Melanie and I discuss our texting needs from people who aren't Enneagram 9s (just FYI: "Ok" as a response means we're going to think we're in a fight), we recap our time in Birmingham and Nashville, and we discuss how happy she is to be back at home.
Also, I share all about a little field trip I took to Montgomery this past weekend, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- Retha, our friend and business coach
- recipes for black eyed peas and Mexican cornbread (in the Ouida Wednesday digital cookbook)
- our friend Cole Cubelic's podcast, The Cube Show
- the AGT at Ladybird Taco
- Little Professor Bookshop in Birmingham
- Automatic Seafood in Birmingham
- David Thomas & Sissy Goff
- Sally Field at the mall in Soapdish
- The Moran in Houston
- Beth Moore
- Blue Willow Bookshop
- Junk Gypsy in Round Top, TX
- Enneagram Types as Animals
- Bayonet in Birmingham
- Johnny's in Birmingham
- Bri McKoy's potato chip nachos
- Bryan Stevenson
- EJI Legacy Sites in Montgomery
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama
- ruffled pintuck button front blouse
- organic airy gauze quilt set
- The Better Friend by Grace Valentine
- Bagsmart toiletry bag
- long cotton shirt

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- Hungryroot - use this link and code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 432 Mar 06, 2025

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What a week it has been! Melanie's book hit #5 on the New York Times bestseller list, I got a new HVAC unit (not as exciting, but still, significant), and Hazel has full-blown PTSD from all the people who have been in and out of our house. Life is a series of highs and lows, right? Anyway, this week we talk about all the Here Be Dragons fun, share our thoughts on some sports developments, and finally get some insight about why A&M serves Pepsi products.
We also talk about my very active TV life, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- Melanie's book is #5!
- Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie
- Fabled Bookshop in Waco
- The Americas with Tom Hanks
- Paradise
- American Murder: Gabby Petito
- Aerie Easy Street sweatshirt
- Old Navy CloudMotion activewear tunic
- Hadley buttondown spring shirt
- olive wood spurtle (here's another option on Etsy)
- Gambino's king cake

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- Honeylove - use this link for 20% off sitewide
- Hugz - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order
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- OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 431 Feb 27, 2025

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This past week Melanie's been to Austin and College Station, I've been to San Antonio and Auburn, and we've both gotten to spend time with our college kids. On this episode we recap all of the above, and we also discuss the fact that I have watched not just one but TWO movies over the last few days. The Lord is always doing a new thing.
We also discuss some exciting new computer developments, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y'all enjoy!
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- Fayetteville Live Show Tickets

Show Notes:
- Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie
- Melanie's book tour info
- our fancy new Macbooks
- State's new Sunday baseball uniforms
- Teka Molino
- Niva at Bulverde Med Spa
- Conclave
- A Real Pain
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- All Creatures Great & Small
- Somebody Somewhere
- Novforth winter neck warmer
- Zellus weighted vest
- Paul Mitchell Extra Body Extreme Hold Firm Maximum Volume hairspray
- atomizer perfume spray bottle for travel
- Adi Regenerative Pilcro frayed flare jeans

Sponsors:
- Maya Chia - use code BOO15 for 15% off
- Hugz - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order
- Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order
- AG1 - use this link to get a Lululemon belt bag and a welcome kit with your Lululemon membership

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 430 Feb 20, 2025

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It's Here Be Dragons week, and Melanie is gearing up to be out of town a lot while I am gearing up for quick trips to San Antonio and Auburn. On this episode we discuss A&M's new basketball uniforms, college baseball opening weekend, and our critical computer situations (true story: Melanie's headphones wouldn't connect while we recorded, and my microphone didn't, either, so this week's sound isn't great, Bob).
We also talk about what we've been watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie
- Melanie's book tour info
- Melanie on The 700 Club
- A&M's new basketball uniforms
- Cade Belyeu at Auburn
- Severance
- Fiona Davis - The Lions of Fifth Avenue
- All Creatures Great and Small
- A Place to Call Home
- Frasier
- Paradise
- The White Lotus
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Peet's Cafe Domingo K-cups
- Portland Leather Famed Frame Clutch
- Apotheke Sea Salt Grapefruit for Pura
- OLIPOP Orange Squeeze
- Pilates crew socks

Sponsors:
- AG1 - use this link to get a welcome pack worth $76
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- Honeylove - use this link for 20% off sitewide
- Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide plus two free Dream pillows with mattress purchase

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 429 Feb 13, 2025

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This week Melanie and I dig into the dynamic between her and Caroline as far as wardrobe planning is concerned (it's a complex situation), and we talk through my recent discovery related to using mascara. We also discuss my Severance obsession, which is significant.
On top of all that, Melanie has a new book out next week (!!!), and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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- Fayetteville Live Show Tickets

Show Notes:
- Melanie's book tour info
- Gus Mayer in Birmingham
- Benefit Fan Fest mascara
- Lancome Idole mascara
- Sweed Cloud mascara
- our friend Erin's book
- Melanie's Little Professor event in Birmingham
- Teka Molina in San Antonio
- Severance
- The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Landman
- H&M oversized blouse - $24.99
- L'oreal Plump Ambition lip oil
- Ghirardelli milk chocolate mint cookie candy squares
- Edibites Stress Releaf CBD chew
- Nature's Bounty Anxiety & Stress Relief
- Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie

Sponsors:
- Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order
- Boll & Branch - use this link for 15% off your first order plus free shipping
- Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first purchase
- OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 428 Feb 06, 2025

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It's been a week full of cross-stitching and watching Samford Step Sing and catching up with friends since we last recorded, so Melanie and I talk through all of these things as well as how she might be able to deal with the handling of the chicken in a recipe I made over the weekend.
We also discuss what Melanie's been reading and watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Please do enjoy. :-)
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Show Notes:
- Melanie's heating pad capelet
- finger knitting
- Alex's fraternity at Samford Step Sing
- Chicken Tuscany
- victims of the airplane and helicopter collision in DC
- Live Wire by Kelly Ripa
- You're Cordially Invited on Prime
- collared v-neck short sleeve rugby sweater
- (sidebar: The Alix skinny jeans)
- tension embroidery hoops
- Hazel's new hallway runner
- Aerie Hey Crochet sweatshirt
- our Patreon episode with Lindsay Ferrier (it's on Google drive if you want to listen or share it with someone)
Sponsors:
- Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off
- Trust & Will - use this link for 10% off plus free shipping
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 427 Jan 30, 2025

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This week Melanie and I both have tried some new things: Mel has ventured into a new workout experience, and I have decided to pick (back) up a hobby I enjoyed back in high school and college. There's also a mouse update (in light of the Polar Vortex), and Mel shares a great recipe for a dinner party.
Mel also has a new nighttime skincare ritual, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- Patrick Mahomes' post-game AFC championship interview
- Aggies and Longhorns and basketball
- sarcastic cross stitch patterns on Etsy
- Slow Horses
- Hotworx
- Hearth & Homestead tallow balm
- Luminesce facial sculptor
- Giada's Sheet Pan Lasagna
- Clearly Loved Pets acrylic dog bowl and stand
- Unbrush detangling brush
- InnBeauty Mineral Glow sunscreen
- Auden striped pajama pants (with matching top)
- Mother Science Hero serum

Sponsors:
- Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life
- Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free sample pack with any purchase
- Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order
- Trust & Will - use this link for 10% off plus free shipping

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 426 Jan 23, 2025

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Our dear friend (and most frequent podcast guest) Travis Cottrell is with us this week, and what a treat it was for Melanie and me to get to catch up with him. We talk about college football, NFL football, what we've been watching lately, and how we feel about looking up setlists before a concert.
We also discuss 80's music (WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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- Fayetteville Live Show Tickets

Show Notes:
- Travis Cottrell
- Travis on Instagram
- Travis' beloved Boone, NC
- Melanie's beloved Anthro fleece
- Ohio State's National Dance Team Champions
- Andy Reid
- Cocoon
- Chris Jones
- Dan Campbell
- Travis leading worship for Beth's Bible study at The Met
- Band of Brothers
- Chef's Table: Noodles
- 80s on 8
- 80s on 8 Top 500
- Time Life Ultimate Love Songs on Spotify
- "Somebody's Knockin'" by Teri Gibbs
- PaperMate Profile ballpoint pens
- birthday gift boxes
- the cutest shirt for Valentine's
- Jetset Wingman by Think Royln
- Aloh sanitizing gel with rosemary and peppermint

Sponsors:
- OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order
- Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free gift
- AG1 - use this link for a free bottle of D3/K2 and five free travel packs
- Helix - use this link for 20% off site wide plus two free pillows

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 425 Jan 16, 2025

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On this week's episode Melanie and I talk about my snow days here in Birmingham, her playroom clean-out in San Antonio, and our thoughts about the upcoming national championship college football game. We also discuss a couple of epiphanies I experienced this past week (and, as a follow-up to our last episode, one of them is Wicked-related).
As if that weren't enough, we have an exciting heating pad update / development, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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- Our Amazon Shop
- Fayetteville Live Show Tickets

Show Notes:
- Pat McAfee and Marcus Freeman
- Riley Leonard
- Aggie Baseball is preseason baseball #1
- Mississippi State is preseason baseball #18
- the heating pad of my life
- IKEA Kallax shelves
- Perry's preferred Wrangler pants
- Wicked
- Shrinking
- Hearth & Homestead whipped tallow balm
- LMNT sparkling water
- Inn Beauty age-defying duo
- Maya Chia The Great cleansing oil
- Linnea diffuser in lavender / rosemary

Sponsors:
- Boll and Branch - use this link for 15% off your first order of sheets plus free shipping
- Honeylove - use this link for 20% off sitewide
- Hungryroot - use this link and code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box plus a free item in every box for life
- Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with your order

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