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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 482

    19/2/2026 | 53 mins.
    This week Melanie and I happily discuss the beginning of COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON (pretend we have a confetti cannon), which means we break down my trip to Starkville and all of the opening day merriment. Plus, Melanie recaps her weekend in San Antonio (and at the ranch) with Perry, Caroline, and two of C's friends. We've lived a lot of life in the last week, apparently.
    We also talk about why I watched The Prince of Egypt this past Sunday afternoon, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
    Enjoy, everybody!

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    Show Notes:

    Dudy Noble Field

    HEB charcuterie

    Double Batch cookie

    Gladware containers

    Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett

    weird ice for figure skating

    ice dancing judging controversy

    Federica Brignoni

    Shark FlexStyle air styling and drying system

    The Bronze Horseman

    The Prince of Egypt

    Ithaca x Graza hummus

    Toasteds variety pack

    buffer / polisher for car

    Crew Dog embroidered baseball sweatshirt

    Colette crop wide-leg sweater pants

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  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 481

    12/2/2026 | 50 mins.
    This week Melanie has some thoughts and feelings about A&M's parking situation at basketball games, I have (once again) fried some chicken, and both of us are delighted by the prospect of college baseball's opening weekend (as well as captivated by the winter Olympic games - where we have both become experts in a wide array of events thanks to several consecutive minutes of viewing). 
    We also talk about Super Bowl commercials (GET THEE BEHIND US, Manscaped), what we've been reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
    Hope you enjoy!

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    Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show)

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    Show Notes:

    Napa Flats Bistro in College Station

    Abbey Yung Method

    A&M vs. Florida basketball game

    Hush & Whisper in Bryan, TX

    skiathlon

    Charles Cross

    Rocket Mortgage commercial

    Raisin Bran commercial 

    Bud Light commercial

    Hellman's commercial

    Instacart commercial

    Lay's commercial

    Doordash commercial

    The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

    The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons

    Opal ice machine

    Visoone progressive readers

    Mona linen shirt dress

    side striped cotton leggings

    Inn Beauty extreme cream eye cream

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  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 480

    05/2/2026 | 42 mins.
    On this week's episode I recount a very exciting Step Sing weekend in our family, Melanie shares a delicious new dip discovery, and we both try to make our peace with who we didn't know at the Grammys.
    As always we deal with the low-level hum of a leaf blower (and a vacuum!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. 
    Hope you enjoy!

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    Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show)

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

    hot dirty martini dip

    Shrinking on Apple TV+

    Family of Spies

    Samford Step Sing

    People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix

    our Patreon episode on counterweights

    Alex's fraternity's Step Sing performance (they won!)

    Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo

    Hank Williams, Jr.

    The Criterion Channel

    David's new socks

    OXO Good Grips peeler

    Think Royln clear stadium bag (less than $30, final sale)

    Valentine's slippers

    Helen

    Bayonet

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    Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide from now until February 25th
  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 479

    29/1/2026 | 51 mins.
    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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    Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show)

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

    Sponsors:

    Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order

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    Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any order
  • The Big Boo Cast

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 478

    22/1/2026 | 52 mins.
    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!

    Join Us on Patreon 

    Our Amazon Shop

    New Patreon episode about the January/February issue of Southern Living

    Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets

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

    Sponsors:

    Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift

    Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off plus free shipping

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    AG1 - use this link for free travel packs and free vitamins

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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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