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The Big Boo Cast

Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson
The Big Boo Cast
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  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 493

    07/05/2026 | 52 mins.
    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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    Show Notes:

    Raising Cane's

    hash brown potato casserole

    Cookie Fix

    outdoor rug from Home Depot

    the homemade ice cream that David made

    SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, AL

    Caroline's graduation gift guide

    Campsnap camera - 7% off with code CAROLINES7

    Sophie's graduation gift guide

    Trader Joe's Salsa Taquera

    Aerie Poolside terry henley sweatshirt

    wearable heated blanket

    striped linen shirt

    ILIA Skin Blur serum concealer

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  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 492

    30/04/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    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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    Show Notes:

    Bayonet in Birmingham

    our Patreon episode with Matthew

    bread service at Bayonet

    the Crybaby at Bayonet

    Ladybird Taco

    At Home in Homewood

    Cookie Fix

    Helen

    Noah Kahan documentary on Netflix

    Demetri's in Homewood

    Rodney Scott BBQ

    bubble cigarettes

    Gus Mayer Birmingham

    State's walk-off homerun in the rain v. LSU

    Mississippi State's Left Field Lofts

    Oby's in Starkville

    Aggies take series from Florida

    State's grand slam in the 7th to tie it with LSU

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  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 491

    23/04/2026 | 53 mins.
    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. 
    Hope you enjoy!

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    Show Notes:

    A&M sweeps LSU in Baton Rouge

    State sweeps South Carolina

    Tomas Valincius

    Dachshund Derby in Starkville

    Visual Comfort

    Nell Koopman

    Tolkien and Lewis with pipes

    Gus Mayer - Friday 4/24 - 10am-1pm

    At Home in Homewood

    Chris McMillan The Glassy Smooth blowdrying spray

    Offline by Aerie Keep it 100 terry trouser

    Blue Lagoon algae mask

    Eucalyptus & Evergreen candle

    HSIA strapless bra

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  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 490

    16/04/2026 | 52 mins.
    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.
    Thanks for listening, y'all!

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    Show Notes:

    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

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 489

    09/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    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.
    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) (not the 17th like I say at the beginning of this episode)

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

    hair catchers for drains

    Legacy Sites in Montgomery, AL

    Perennial in Montgomery

    Elevation Hotel in Montgomery

    Strangers by Belle Burden

    David Thomas and Sissy Goff

    Stripe & Stare pajama bottoms

    dibs Desert Island duo

    multi-colored square wine glasses

    k18 molecular leave-in hair mask

    Steve Madden Lexie heels

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    Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit

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About 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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