The Big Boo Cast

On this week's podcast episode, in the midst of unusually cold temperatures in San Antonio and Birmingham, Melanie and I discuss recent NFL developments (not our regular wheelhouse), Indiana's national championship, and - what we've all been waiting for - an update from Melanie on the racoons next door. Hydrate, grab a snack, and settle in, everyone.
We also talk about Melanie's return to World War II books, David interrupts our recording not once but twice (the Hudsons were trying to get some business-y things handled), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:

Melanie's capelet heating pad

Broncos and Patriots play in a blizzard

Ann Michael Maye on IG

Indiana wins national championship

Fernando Mendoza's bruised arm

David Thomas and Sissy Goff, the kindest people who have ever lived

bandana fringe jacket

Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block

Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn

cast recording of Ragtime

Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow

L'Oreal Elvive 8-Second Wonder Water hair treatment

ODODOS drawstring leggings

Ghirardhelli Double Chocolate hot chocolate mix

We the Free Libre wide leg cords

To the Peak quarter zip

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On this week's episode Melanie rejoices about the trajectory of Aggie basketball, and I continue to be filled with hope about Mississippi State baseball. We talk about a couple of memorable life events that happened with my college friends this past week, and Melanie shares about a show that she and Perry have watched.
Melanie also recaps how she tried on every pair of jeans she owns, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:

Aggie basketball beats the Longhorns

State's women beat Kentucky

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

king cakes

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Catherine boyfriend jeans

Free People penny flares

Adi mid-rise jeans

Risen jeans

Favorite dress in some years

evening bag

20 Mule Team Borax

lymphatic contour brush

rattan sideboard

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This week Melanie and I catch up on the college football playoffs as well as the first few games of conference play in SEC basketball. Melanie also shares about her epic clean-out of Caroline's closet (Caroline was texting me throughout this process, btw), and I have an update on the new television and our most recent Helen dinner.
Plus, we discuss Golden Globes fashion, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets

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Show Notes:

Ole Miss / Miami game

Trinidad Chambliss denied additional eligibility

Indiana / Oregon game

Fernando Mendoza gets confetti in his mouth

Auburn's buzzer beater in A&M game overruled

Bucky McMillan's post-game interview

Helen in Birmingham

Bayonet in Birmingham

Sophie's weekly newsletter (with show notes)

(by the way, Melanie has a new Substack - and she's blogging again!)

Amy Poehler's podcast

Amal Clooney at Golden Globes

Emma Stone at Golden Globes

Parker Posey at Golden Globes

Jean Smart at Golden Globes

Britney Snow at Golden Globes

Best Dressed at Golden Globes

Amazon workout top

Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost on Apple TV

People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix

Upsky dog bowl

Linbsunne ball point pens

OSEA Dream Bio-Retinol body cream

oversized turtleneck tunic sweater

The Original Beeswax furniture polish

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This week Melanie and I have lots of thoughts about Ole Miss football, Curt Cignetti, and what on earth we should do with our old VHS tapes. We also discuss our shared hope that we'll be game-playing families and my unexpected encounter with my old maternity clothes.
On top of that, we talk about a new show on Netflix that has totally captivated us despite the fact that we're puzzled by what we're watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Happy New Year, everybody!

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Show Notes:

canasta

PhotoScan app

Ole Miss / Georgia game

Kim Mulkey and Lane Kiffin

Curt Cignetti

Texas Tech's new QB

Carson Beck

Fernando Mendoza

Mississippi State baseball conditioning

State beats the Longhorns in basketball

Aggies beat LSU in basketball

Members Only: Palm Beach on Netflix

Gardens of Jaipur printed curtains

oversized sweater dress

return address stamp

Thrive Market organic extra virgin olive oil

big pearl beads

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On this episode I share all manner of enthusiasm about the new year (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A NEW YEAR REALLY THERE IS NOTHING), and Melanie shares all manner of enthusiasm about her extensive house clean-out (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A CLEAN-OUT REALLY THERE IS NOTHING). Of course we recap our respective Christmases and discuss all that we've done (and watched) to celebrate the season.

Melanie also offers an alternate calendar theory, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.

Happy New Year, everybody!

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Show Notes:

Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio

Biscoff Christmas Crack

vibration plate

USA pans on Amazon

family takes turns raiding grandmother's closet

eulogy for Anna's pacifier

(also, THIS TURKEY)

Stranger Things

Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller

Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith

The Traitors

Shrinking

Bridgerton

linen cover thick spiral notebook

Style Edit root concealer

Amazon Essentials crew neck t-shirt

baggy wide leg cargo sweatpants

Bounce fleece tunic

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