This week - in a bit of a super-sized episode - our friend Cole Cubelic joins us for some mid-season college football discussion, and needless to say, it is a delight to hear him share about what we've learned and what we're still learning about teams at this point in the season. Plus, there are Side Eyes & I See Yous a-plenty after this most recent weekend of football shenanigans, and Melanie finally admits that in terms of her Aggies, she is actually invested in way more than just the snacks.
Mel and I also discuss my ongoing quest to wear tall boots, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
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Show Notes:
Aggies beat Gators
Ty Simpson
Garrett Nussmeier
Taurean York
Mississippi State is improved
Seydou Traore
Blake Shapen
this week's AP Poll
Heartworks in College Station
Canton porcelain
Read & React with Cole and Roman Harper
Mobley & Sons in Tuscaloosa
Cole's podcast with his wife Katherine, Tuesday Date Night
Cole's podcast, The Cube Show
Texas at Oklahoma
Georgia at Auburn
the Washington State logo
Penn State fires James Franklin
Frye & Co. boots
fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Marry Me Chicken Soup
Free People Cruise Oversized Aviator sunglasses
IGK Body Language Rice Water Plumping & Thickening Mist
cutest Chioiserie paper plates & napkins set
Aerie Roll with It button down shirt
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 463
This year's Big Boo Bowl went to the Aggies (in an especially dominant second half, I would add), so this week Melanie and I discuss her time in College Station, which included our friend Cole visiting Honey and Big's house before the football game. I share what it was like to enjoy a college football Saturday from the comfort of a Delta flight, and Melanie offers her reaction to the new Taylor Swift album.
On top of that, we talk through an unexpected skin care emergency, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
Mississippi State at A&M
Vandy at Alabama
Texas at Florida
Ed Orgeron ready to coach again
Jesse's Tacos in Bryan, Texas
Tuesday Night Night with Cole and Katherine Cubelic
Warby Parker ad with Cooper and Arch Manning
the Frank & Eileen dress we both love
Taylor Swift's new album
Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Hydrating Cream
LED light tweezers
Good Natured Carpet Deodorizer in Mahogany Coconut
Songs for the Anxious Heart - LO Worship
silk scarf collar necklace
Frye & Co western boots
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 462
It was almost-but-not-quite this past weekend for my Mississippi State Bulldogs, so this week Melanie and I discuss the sort-of-moral-victory along with other developments in college football's very exciting week five. Naturally there are Side Eyes, there are I See Yous, and there is speculation about the State / A&M showdown coming up this Saturday at Kyle Field.
Also, I share about our current streaming service(s) situation, Melanie breaks down her exterior paint color selection process, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, y'all!
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Show Notes:
Mississippi State and Tennessee down to the wire
Auburn vs. A&M
UVA rushes the field
Conner Weigman
Haynes King
our latest Patreon about NYC
Alabama vs. Georgia
Oregon vs. Penn State
the Gameday crew in all white
"I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys
Sam Pittman out at Arkansas
Oregon uniforms against Penn State
Lane Kiffin documentary
Fluff Bothwell
Next Gen Chef on Netflix
The Golden Bachelor
personalized blanket to remember a beloved pet
wide tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses (starter pair)
Papier spiral journal
wooden, washable wooden spoons
Crunchmaster Pimento Cheese crackers
Cupocupa comforter set
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 461
On this week's episode, Melanie and I have a lengthy discussion about college football (raise your hand if you're surprised), including the big games for the Aggies and the Bulldogs later this week (don't worry, Auburn fans - we do not neglect sharing our reactions to this past weekend's unfortunate incident during your OU game). On top of that, we recap our beach trip and get a somewhat sad update about Melanie's outdoor pillows situation.
We also talk about the final episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty season three, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
Auburn v. OU
Auburn v. OU statement from SEC Officiating
Kirk Herbstreit on Notre Dame in playoffs
Arkansas v. Memphis
Arch Manning and Sam Houston
Nick Saban's hair on Gameday
Sophie's favorite bacon
aka Charlie Sheen on Netflix
The Summer I Turned Prettyon Amazon Prime
Cafe Thirty-A at Seagrove
the outdoor pillows we love (from Anthropologie)
Sophie's Early Fall Playlist on Apple Music and Spotify
Olivia Dean
Polite Society Polite Pout lip balm in strawberry glaze
BDG fleece zip-up jacket
Voluspa Temple Moss candle on sale (reed diffuser also on sale)
Dohm Yogasleep white noise machine
barrel leg sweatpants
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 460
It was quite a weekend for the Bulldogs and the Aggies, so on this episode (from the beach!) Melanie and I talk through our football thoughts and feelings, complete with Side Eyes and I See Yous. And in a development we didn't expect, we got to watch the Emmys together this past Sunday night, so we break down some of that as well.
We also mourn the loss of our beloved Hazel - man, that has been a heartbreaker - and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
vidalia onion dip recipe
Mario Craver
the end of the game between A&M vs. Notre Dame
Jeff Lebby awards the game ball to Seth Davis
Temple's football pants against Oklahoma
Haynes King
Marcus Freeman
Lane and Landry Kiffin's pre-game video
Fluff Bothwell
Georgia Tech beats Clemson
Cole Cubelic and Theo Von
Hazel
elastic pen pouch
Cheddar Jack Cheez-its
super sturdy retro folding chairs
mahjong line finders
Voluspa Mediterranean Lemon candle
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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.