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– our latest Patreon episode with Retha

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Show Notes:

– Mississippi State’s 2018 baseball team (I said the wrong year in the episode)

– State’s women did not in fact win against USC

– Melanie’s weighted vest

– Helen in Birmingham

– Bayonet in Birmingham

– The Residence

– Paradise on Hulu

– Adolescence

– dog enrichment activities

– ecru jeans from JCrew outlet

– Junk Gypsy at Round Top

– Melanie’s dream retreat

– gauze button front maxi shirt dress

– All in Motion pleated skort

– cropped pull-on culotte pants

– cotton gauze sleeveless swing dress

– West Elm silky Tencel comforter

Sponsors:

– Trust & Will – use this link for 10% off plus free shipping

– AG1 – use this link for a free $76 gift when you sign up

– Maya Chia – use code BOO15 for 15% off

– ZocDoc – use this link to download the app

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 434

25 March 2025 by Sophie

This past week Melanie and I have done a little bit of traveling, and we’ve also had some quality familly time. In this episode we talk about our road trips, Melanie’s shopping trip with Caroline, my birthday meal for Alex, and the SEC basketball tournament.�

Also, Melanie shares about a new hobby that might be on the horizon for her, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

– our Menopausepalooza Patreon episode with Dr. Mary Claire

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Show Notes:

– Grace Valentine

– Dr. Mary Claire Haver

– Grand Galvez

– Paradise

– berberine supplement

– red yeast rice supplement

– Black Bag

– Darryl Anderson Art on IG

– Darryl Anderson originals via Caron Gallery

– Planters Nut Duos with buffalo cashews and Ranch almonds

– Catherine mid-rise boyfriend jeans in white

– Pilcro long sleeve t-shirt

– small plaid travel case

– cropped linen wide-legged pants

Sponsors:

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

– Helix – use this link for 20% off sitewide

– Rula

– AG1 – use this link for a free $76 gift when you sign up

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 433

18 March 2025 by Sophie

This week Melanie and I discuss our texting needs from people who aren’t Enneagram 9s (just FYI: “Ok” as a response means we’re going to think we’re in a fight), we recap our time in Birmingham and Nashville, and we discuss how happy she is to be back at home.

Also, I share all about a little field trip I took to Montgomery this past weekend, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

– Retha, our friend and business coach

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Show Notes:

– recipes for black eyed peas and Mexican cornbread (in the Ouida Wednesday digital cookbook)

– our friend Cole Cubelic’s podcast, The Cube Show

– the AGT at Ladybird Taco

– Little Professor Bookshop in Birmingham

– Automatic Seafood in Birmingham

– David Thomas & Sissy Goff

– Sally Field at the mall in Soapdish

– The Moran in Houston

– Beth Moore

– Blue Willow Bookshop

– Junk Gypsy in Round Top, TX

– Enneagram Types as Animals

– Bayonet in Birmingham

– Johnny’s in Birmingham

– Bri McKoy’s potato chip nachos

– Bryan Stevenson

– EJI Legacy Sites in Montgomery

– United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

– 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama

– ruffled pintuck button front blouse

– organic airy gauze quilt set

– The Better Friend by Grace Valentine

– Bagsmart toiletry bag

– long cotton shirt

Sponsors:

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

– Lume – use code BIGBOO for 15% off

– Boll & Branch – use this link to get 15% off plus free shipping on your first order

– Hungryroot – use this link and code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 432

5 March 2025 by Sophie

What a week it has been! Melanie’s book hit #5 on the New York Times bestseller list, I got a new HVAC unit (not as exciting, but still, significant), and Hazel has full-blown PTSD from all the people who have been in and out of our house. Life is a series of highs and lows, right? Anyway, this week we talk about all the Here Be Dragons fun, share our thoughts on some sports developments, and finally get some insight about why A&M serves Pepsi products.

We also talk about my very active TV life, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

– Old Navy CloudMotion activewear tunic

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Show Notes:

– Melanie’s book is #5!

– Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie

– Fabled Bookshop in Waco

– The Americas with Tom Hanks

– Paradise

– American Murder: Gabby Petito

– Aerie Easy Street sweatshirt

– Hadley buttondown spring shirt

– olive wood spurtle (here’s another option on Etsy)

– Gambino’s king cake

Sponsors:

-�Honeylove�- use this link for 20% off sitewide

-�Hugz�- use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order

-�AG1�- use this link to get a Lululemon belt bag and a welcome kit with your Lululemon membership

-�OSEA�- use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 431

25 February 2025 by Sophie

This past week Melanie’s been to Austin and College Station, I’ve been to San Antonio and Auburn, and we’ve both gotten to spend time with our college kids. On this episode we recap all of the above, and we also discuss the fact that I have watched not just one but TWO movies over the last few days. The Lord is always doing a new thing.

We also discuss some exciting new computer developments, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y’all enjoy!

– State’s new Sunday baseball uniforms

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Show Notes:

– Here Be Dragons by our beloved Melanie

– Melanie’s book tour info

– our fancy new Macbooks

– Teka Molino

– Niva at Bulverde Med Spa

– Conclave

– A Real Pain

– The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

– All Creatures Great & Small

– Somebody Somewhere

– Novforth winter neck warmer

– Zellus weighted vest

– Paul Mitchell Extra Body Extreme Hold Firm Maximum Volume hairspray

– atomizer perfume spray bottle for travel

– Adi Regenerative Pilcro frayed flare jeans

Sponsors:

– Maya Chia – use code BOO15 for 15% off

– Hugz – use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order

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

– AG1 – use this link to get a Lululemon belt bag and a welcome kit with your Lululemon membership

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 430

19 February 2025 by Sophie

It’s�Here Be Dragons�week, and Melanie is gearing up to be out of town a lot while I am gearing up for quick trips to San Antonio and Auburn. On this episode we discuss A&M’s new basketball uniforms, college baseball opening weekend, and our critical computer situations (true story: Melanie’s headphones wouldn’t connect while we recorded, and my microphone didn’t, either, so this week’s sound isn’t great, Bob).

We also talk about what we’ve been watching, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!