On this episode Melanie and I talk about - wait for it - COLLEGE FOOTBALL. It's the week of SEC Media Days, and that always sparks a little football reflection (and also hope!) in the two of us. Given that, we enjoy a little pre-season analysis of A&M's September schedule before we recap our weekends and discuss a movie that we both unexpectedly adored. What a time.
Melanie also brings some rom-com concerns to the forefront, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- Diego Pavia
- SEC Football: Any Given Saturday
- Ladybird Taco
- AGT at Ladybird
- Aubie the Tiger
- Sophie with Cole on The Paul Finebaum Show (starts around 23 minutes)
- El Royale Cafe
- Superman
- F1
- Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
- Project Hail Mary preview
- The Love Haters by Katherine Center
- Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
- Tuesday Night Date Night with Katherine and Cole Cubelic
- Good Natured Carpet Deodorizer
- Salt & Stone santal and vetiver lotion
- OSEA undaria algae body oil
- Phoebe Scott on IG
- Grillo's pickle de gallo
 Sponsors:
- Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off
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Texas Flood Relief Resources:
- Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
- Convoy of HopeÂ
- Texas Search & Rescue
- Cross Kingdom Church (designate RELIEF FUND in notes)
- Mercy Chefs
- Grape Juice Kerrville
- Salvation Army Kerrville
- Austin Pets Alive
- Beau Bear
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 450
Our hearts are so heavy for everyone who has been impacted by the devastation of the Texas flooding, and we talk about that at the beginning of this episode. We didn't know how to transition into our normal brand of silliness without addressing it, and we're praying that the presence and the comfort of the Lord will be so palpable for everyone who is hurting. Jesus, be near.
We also talk about my trip to Canada, Melanie's trip to Knoxville, and what we've been watching. Basically we just try to do what we usually do, and we hope that it will lighten a load / brighten someone's day a little bit.Â
Take care, y'all.Â
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Texas Flood Relief Resources:
- Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
- Convoy of HopeÂ
- Texas Search & Rescue
- Cross Kingdom Church (designate RELIEF FUND in notes)
- Mercy Chefs
- Grape Juice Kerrville
- Salvation Army Kerrville
- Austin Pets Alive
- Beau Bear
Show Notes:
- Holland America cruise from Boston to Quebec City
- Quebec City, Quebec
- Trainwreck: Poop Cruise on Netflix
- Anne of Green Gables museum on Prince Edward Island
- Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia
- Dr. Edie Wadsworth
- STIR in Knoxville
- Bayonet in Birmingham
- Townsend, Tennessee
- Peaceful Side Creamery
- One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
- It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
- America's Sweethearts on Netflix
- The Bear on Hulu
- Kindle Paperwhite
- Think Royln Double Trouble crossbody - over 60% off
- Towel Crabbers
- Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel
- LMNT lemonade salt
- Free People Happy Place maxi sweatshirt dress
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- OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off
- AG1 - use this link for a free welcome kit with your subscription
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- Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any purchase
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 449
I'm on the Atlantic Ocean somewhere between Canada and Maine this week (Melanie opted out of the trip because of the aforementioned ocean), so we recorded this episode before I left Birmingham, and we asked our friend Cole Cubelic - who is one of our all-time favorite people - to join us. As some of you may remember, Melanie and I met Cole a couple of years ago after he saw us at an event where my hair clip was in a constant state of malfunction. Now he's like the little brother we didn't know we needed. So this week we catch up with him about life and his thoughts about this fall in the SEC and the real meanings behind phrases that coaches use over and over.Â
We don't do Five Favorites this week, but I'll be back with five fresh favorites next week. :-)Â
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- Cole's podcast, Cube Show
- MLB The Show
- Dairy Queen Blizzards
- Oreo The Most Stuf
- The Manchester in Lexington
- Fuego Tortilla Grill in College Station
- Just For Feet
 Sponsors:
- Remi - use code BIGBOO for up to 50% off your nightguard
- Hungry Root - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item for life
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- Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 448
This week Melanie and I talk through our reactions to the College World Series (Razorbacks, we feel your pain, and Tigers, we congratulate you), we break down what's been going on in our respective lives over the past week, and we share some delight over all the good television that's been released since we last recorded.Â
We also discuss the fact that Melanie ordered some chicken on the bone at a restaurant, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- Arkansas loses to LSU in a heartbreaker
- Coastal Carolina coaches get ejected
- LSU fan painted up like a tiger
- Mama's Cafe' in San Antonio
- Current Charcoal Grill in Birmingham
- George Benson
- Al Jarreau's "Since I Fell For You"
- Panhandle Slim on IG
- America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
- our Patreon episode 2024 about DCC
- Somebody Feel Phil
- The Gilded Age
- Helen Leland on IG
- how to correct your rounded shoulders
- Zen Sleep essential oil roll-on
- Curativa hypochlorous skin spray
- personalized dog collars
- Quince Luna stretch slim straight jeans
- J.Crew knit pajamas
Sponsors:
- Helix - use this link to get 27% off during their 4th of July sale
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- Remi - use code BIGBOO for up to 50% off
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 447
On this week's episode Melanie and I talk about the fact that Caroline is now home from her long European journey, I sampled the most delicious homemade pies, and why we shouldn't underestimate Gen Z's persistence in selecting the perfect nail polish colors. It's been an eventful week.Â
We also have an unplanned - but lively! - discussion about AI, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- Away luggage
- Pies by Mike in Clanton, Alabama
- Main Street Cafe in Clanton
- Mountainview Orchard in Jemison, Alabama
- Mad Men
- ruffle socks
- Abib Heartleaf calming toner for redness
- IGK Pick Me Up root lifting spray
- Daydream denim jort
- the blog post about shorts
- 24/7 classic unlined minimizer bra
Sponsors:
- Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift
- Drink LMNT - use this link to get your free sample pack with any purchase
- AG1 - subscribe this link for a free hat, a welcome kit, and more goodies
- Maya Chia - use code BIGBOO for 15% off
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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