The Big Boo Cast

There's been a whole lot of life since last week's episode: Melanie moved Caroline into a new apartment, I've had a ton of soccer-adjacent fun in Birmingham, and we've both made the Taylor & Travis wedding coverage into a full-fledged hobby at this point. On top of that, we've celebrated the 4th of July, and I've done an unprecedented amount of dog-sitting.
We also discuss what we've been watching (the World Cup and more), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes: 

Jeff Zentner

Merlin Bird ID app

blue bags

Campfire Restaurant in The Stella

Little Guy Movers in Bryan / College Station

Walmart Plus

Eerling Haaland

Cape Verde's team returns home

The Bear Season 5

Salt & Stone aluminum free deodorant mini discovery set

Farmer's dog food 

set of 4 cereal bowls

Japanese Damascus steel steak knife set

Julia hand cream

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On this episode Melanie says that I am "one seat shy of a beanbag" because I do not follow our typical recording protocol. That is to say: I recorded this episode while sitting on my bed. NEVERTHELESS comma we cover so many topics where we were in need of a catch-up: my family time with Jackson's dog, Oakley; the latest in San Antonio; and our ongoing efforts to appreciate and understand the Summer House universe.
We also discuss our plans for the 4th of July, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes: 

Blue Lacy dogs

Melanie's IG highlight of great artists

the print of the girl on the elephant

cabinet hardware from Forge

Summer House on Bravo

Southern Charm on Bravo

white Texas sheet cake

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

In the City on Bravo

Baskin-Robbins

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Mrs. Derm on IG

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Cotton Craft 100% cotton bath sheets

Better Goods Strawberries & Cream yogurt

cotton blend oversize cape

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This is our 500th regular episode (technically we've recorded more than that because 1) we've done some special episodes and 2) we've recorded over 200 bonus episodes on Patreon - but you know we are never going to burden ourselves with any unnecessary math), and hopefully you'll be delighted to know that it's business as usual for this particular podcast milestone. Melanie has sprained her ankle, I've done a whole lot of cooking, and we've both watched all the college baseball (not to mention DCC) that we possibly can.
Mel also shares about Caroline's trip to Brazil, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Thanks so much for being here. We hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes: 

our very first podcast episode in 2007 (it's painful, and we are babies)

 A Woman of Substance on BritBox

America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaderson Netflix

Summer Houseon Peacock

In the City on Peacock

Justice & Mercy International

Sophie's Hamburger Steak & Gravy recipe

Siamese Mahjong for two people

OU wins the Men's College World Series (congratulations, Sooners!)

the FIFA World Cup

Nolan Cain is back at A&M

chimichurri vinaigrette steak salad

Caracilia workout dress

CRZ Yoga ribbed sports bra

Chris McMillan Glassy Smooth hair oil

Ranger Station Tennessee Tomato candle

Patreon Book Club with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett on June 30th

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This week Melanie and I talk about how (and why) we love to pack for a trip; I share some observations about the Men's College World Series; and Melanie tells a sad-but-true tale involving a plumbing issue and a very unfortunate skunk. It feels like a lot has happened over the last week. 
We also discuss what we're enjoying about the World Cup, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 
Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes: 

mosquito repellent bracelets

Calpak backpack we both love

packing cubes

the Spurs had a bit of a melt down

Men's College World Series

Ben McDonald

Kyle Peterson

Dip - garlic & herb Boursin cheese, fig preserves, hot honey, pistachio nuts

cracked black pepper Triscuits

Cord Rager

Joey Volchko

Freddy and the World Cup

Lawrence, Kansas and the Algerian soccer team

the Japanese tourist in the Mexican restaurant

The Four Seasons on Netflix

Braden Montgomery's walk-off for the White Sox

Costco blueberry sourdough bread

cotton tablecloths for mahjong

HoneyLove CrossFlex activity bra

Free Assembly set (shirt and ruffle shorts)

SkinnyDipped dark chocolate peanut butter cups

Patreon Book Club with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett on June 30th

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This week Melanie and I discuss my trip to Athens, Georgia (it was the best of times, it was the worst of times) and the end of Mississippi State's 2026 baseball season. We also cover some related topics: how we feel about baseball fields that lack dirt and grass, my appeal to the University of Georgia to install some cup holders, my friend Tracey's idea for a new cheer for our Bulldogs, and the fact that I'm in a fight with the NCAA.
On top of all that, Melanie loops us in on life in San Antonio, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes: 

Mississippi State's Super Regional against Georgia

The National in Athens

State's back-to-back-to-back home runs

Clayton Freshcorn

Jacob Parker

Coach Brian O'Connor

West Virginia baseball sings "Country Roads"

Men's College World Series bracket

Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio

Hotel Emma in San Antonio

The Four Seasons on Netflix

Charmp waist fan

neck fan for the win

Five Favorites from last week (all the links didn't make it in the show notes)

Merit The Uniform tinted sunscreen

Merit Solo Shadow in Glacé

Universal Thread printed pull-on shorts

Project Cloud flip-flops

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