The Big Boo Cast, Episode 427

This week Melanie and I both have tried some new things: Mel has ventured into a new workout experience, and I have decided to pick (back) up a hobby I enjoyed back in high school and college. There’s also a mouse update (in light of the Polar Vortex), and Mel shares a great recipe for a dinner party.

Mel also has a new nighttime skincare ritual, and it’s her turn for Five Favorites.

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Patrick Mahomes’ post-game AFC championship interview

Aggies and Longhorns and basketball

sarcastic cross stitch patterns on Etsy

Slow Horses

Hotworx

Hearth & Homestead tallow balm

Luminesce facial sculptor

Giada’s Sheet Pan Lasagna

Clearly Loved Pets acrylic dog bowl and stand

Unbrush detangling brush

InnBeauty Mineral Glow sunscreen

Auden striped pajama pants (with matching top)

Mother Science Hero serum

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 426

Our dear friend (and most frequent podcast guest) Travis Cottrell is with us this week, and what a treat it was for Melanie and me to get to catch up with him. We talk about college football, NFL football, what we’ve been watching lately, and how we feel about looking up setlists before a concert.

We also discuss 80’s music (WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED), and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Travis Cottrell

Travis on Instagram

Travis’ beloved Boone, NC

Melanie’s beloved Anthro fleece

Ohio State’s National Dance Team Champions

Andy Reid

Cocoon

Chris Jones

Dan Campbell

Travis leading worship for Beth’s Bible study at The Met

Band of Brothers

Chef’s Table: Noodles

80s on 8

80s on 8 Top 500

Time Life Ultimate Love Songs on Spotify

“Somebody’s Knockin'” by Teri Gibbs

PaperMate Profile ballpoint pens

birthday gift boxes

the cutest shirt for Valentine’s

Jetset Wingman by Think Royln

Aloh sanitizing gel with rosemary and peppermint

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 425

On this week’s episode Melanie and I talk about my snow days here in Birmingham, her playroom clean-out in San Antonio, and our thoughts about the upcoming national championship college football game. We also discuss a couple of epiphanies I experienced this past week (and, as a follow-up to our last episode, one of them is Wicked-related).

As if that weren’t enough, we have an exciting heating pad update / development, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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Pat McAfee and Marcus Freeman

Riley Leonard

Aggie Baseball is preseason baseball #1

Mississippi State is preseason baseball #18

the heating pad of my life

IKEA Kallax shelves

Perry’s preferred Wrangler pants

Wicked

Shrinking

Hearth & Homestead whipped tallow balm

LMNT sparkling water

Inn Beauty age-defying duo

Maya Chia The Great cleansing oil

Linnea diffuser in lavender / rosemary

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 424

Clearly the Lord is up to something in 2025, because on this episode Melanie shares a tip for cooking with a rotisserie chicken, and I talk about seeing a movie that I had been resisting because of its rampant popularity (so sorry, I’m weird, still haven’t seen Titanic, etc.). On top of that, we recap our exciting New Year’s Eves (“exciting” is a relative term, but alas).

We also get an exciting update on the health of Melanie’s scalp, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Anthropologie half-zip fleece

“the cutest shirt” that I ended up ordering

glazed buttermilk donut cake

French 75s

French 95s

Marcus Freeman

cream cheese chicken enchiladas

Wicked

Wicked movie soundtrack

Shrinking

stainless steel tablespoons

giant heating pad

Williams Sonoma classic stripe dishtowels (here’s a backup link if you need it)

By Anthropologie classic long line coat

AlvaQ oversized sweatshirt

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 423

It’s our first regular episode of 2025, and we’re off to a strong start with some lighthearted grievances and inconveniences. The Aggies lost their bowl game, one of Mel’s refrigerators has gone on to its eternal reward, and the Shankles have had some unexpected visitors in their laundry room. VIVA LA 2025!

We also reflect on our words / phrases for 2024, discuss our words and phrases for the new year, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

Las Vegas Bowl

our Favorite Favorites episode on Patreon

One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

Bagster at Lowe’s

2025 Low-Level Goals episode on Patreon

Cole at the Pop-Tarts Bowl

A Fine Sight to See

Conair 2-in-1 steamer

Rubbermaid 28-piece storage container

OSEA Dream Night Cream

Grace for the Moment Daily Bible

makeup brush cleaner

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 422

When we recorded this episode, Melanie was making cinnamon rolls, and I had just completed a grocery run full of vegetables and several different kinds of sugar. In other words: Christmas Day is upon us, and on this episode we talk about all of our last-minute preparations and even some plans that have gone awry. It’s also my turn for Five Favorites.

Merry Christmas, everyone – we are so grateful for you, and we hope your Christmas is full of time with the people you love the most!

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Show Notes:

the cinnamon rolls Mel likes to make

the Chex Mix we both like to make (I use Dot’s Pretzels and add the Gardetto rye chips)

Ouida Wednesday squash casserole

sweet potato casserole (I use half and half, not evaporated milk – and no cinnamon)

“Jesus Can Work It Out” with Dianne Williams

JazzTX in San Antonio

A&M (and Mississippi State) to be featured on SEC football show

“Tourniquet” by Zach Bryan

Libro.fm – a great way to listen to audiobooks

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Dinner with Vampires by Bethany Joy Lentz

James by Percival Everett

Black Doves on Netflix

Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake

Aerie cozy long sleeve oversized boyfriend tee

Catrice Instant Awake under eye brightener

OneSkin peptide topical supplement and skin longevity age reversal eye cream

Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap in peppermint

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