The Big Boo Cast, Episode 370

It was the merriest of Christmases for the Shankles and the Hudsons, so this week you’ll hear us break down all the holiday festivities as well as chronicle our TV viewing (an area where Melanie and I both have excelled lately). Plus, there’s an excerpt from our most recent Patreon episode with our most frequent podcast guest (by a country mile), our dear friend Travis Cottrell.

Melanie also talks about a movie she didn’t really enjoy, I talk about a movie I adored, we discuss air fryer strategies at length, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

The Crown on Netflix

Wonka

Top Golf

The Color Purple

our full Patreon episode with Travis

Best in Show

Elise’s boiled peanuts recipe

Helen in Birmingham

air fryer liners

Aldi chicken breast filets (sort of reminds us of CFA) (12 minutes in air fryer on 400, flip, 7 more minutes on 400)

Aldi brioche buns (we get the ones without sesame seeds)

Real Housewives Ultimate Girls’ Trip RHONY Legacy

Victoria Beckham on Instagram

Kitchen Aid all-purpose shears

Free People colorful quilted vest

heated hand massager

Brother inkjet printer

prints of David Gate’s poems

David Gate on Instagram

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 369

This week you’ll hear the riveting details of our Christmas grocery and meal planning, not to mention that we share a lot of strong feelings about meat (I’m just not interested) and seafood (Melanie’s not interested). Thankfully though we are both very interested in TV right now, so we talk about that too.

Finally, consider yourself warned that we might slightly overshare our feelings about the dynamic between Kathy Hilton and Paris Hilton in Paris in Love. We have so many thoughts about it. Plus, it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites. Except it’s really Four Favorites this week. It’ll all make sense when you listen.

Enjoy, everybody!

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Paris in Love on Peacock

Starstruck on HBO

The Color Purple

The Gilded Age on HBO

The Crown on Netflix

Joy to the World Christmas sign

Threshold Cedarwood Musk candle

GAP soft sweater pants

Color WOW Money hair masque

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 368

This week Melanie and I discuss how I have resumed my travels with June and her journey, Mel’s status with games on her phone, and all the TV I’ve been watching. Plus Melanie shares about a whole new area of interest for Perry and catches us up on her gift wrapping festivities with Gulley. ‘Tis the season, etc.

We also talk about what’s coming up on Patreon (a special announcement about January book club!), and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

June’s Journey

The Gilded Age on HBO

American Symphony on Netflix

Soul

French Onion Sliders for a Crowd

Pioneer Woman’s Twice-Baked Potatoes

chispas

Time article about Taylor Swift

Merrily We Roll Along

“Love on Top” video

Patreon Really Fancy Live Q&A this month: December 19th at 8:30pm central

How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key

Patreon Really Fancy Live Book Club in January: January 30th at 8:30pm central

Craftspring ornaments

Away large flex suitcase

Alix Earle selfie light

Boot Rescue wipes

The Wanderer bag

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 367

This is the maybe the closest Melanie and I have ever cut it in terms of getting an episode out on time, but travel has interfered with our recording schedule this week. The good news, though, is that we had a lot of catching up to do, and recording an episode is a fine way to do that. We cover a lot of ground – my trip to NYC, the kids getting home for Christmas, and our continued deep thoughts and feelings about Taylor and Travis.

We also talk about what we have coming up in our January book club on Patreon, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide 

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Show Notes:

Foods of NY Tours (Bert was our guide – and the Nolita tour was so much fun)

Merrily We Roll Along (I’m still not over it – my goodness)

Starstruck on Max

Taylor and Travis according to People

funky New York style

our pretend holiday party episode on Patreon

my Sporty Spice outfit from Anthropologie

my aspirational sequined dress

Sharon Hodde Miller on Instagram

How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key

jeffreymixed Instagram account

Nest Hearth Pura fragrance

Taylor Swift watercolors

retro stripe tube socks

Ranger Station Leather & Pine candle

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 366

The Aggies and the Bulldogs have new head football coaches, so this week Melanie and I talk through some of the drama (on the A&M side, especially) surrounding the hiring process and how said drama led to some amusing social media moments. And of course we discuss the Iron Bowl and that last touchdown and how we relate on so many levels to the Auburn heartache.

There’s also a quick look back at our respective Thanksgivings, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y’all enjoy!

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Show Notes:

Mark Stoops to A&M (not really)

Mike Elko to A&M (really)

Jeff Lebby to State

last TD of the Iron Bowl

last TD of the Iron Bowl called by Japanese announcers

Robbie Williams documentary on Netflix

How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key

2023 fall casual oversized sweater

Snack Factory spicy ranch pretzel bites

Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur loose setting powder with hyaluronic acid

A New Day silver tote

FP puffer vest dupe

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 365

This week Melanie and I discuss what we won’t be cooking for Thanksgiving (here’s a hint: TURKEY), as well as the latest with our respective football programs and their coaching searches. We also break down my recent experiences at a couple of concerts, and Melanie shares about some of her post-live show introverting.

There’s some delightful bonus content at the end of the episode (an excerpt from our recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic), and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

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Big Boo Christmas Store (a few fun things for holiday happies!) – only open until November 17th!

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Show Notes:

All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix

Melanie’s chocolate ice box pudding

12th Man walk-on kick-off team

Greg Knox rides a four-wheeler into the locker room

Auburn Fansatol

The Crown on Netflix

Travis Kelce article in Wall Street Journal Magazine

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

set of 4 Santa mugs

Zesica chunky knit pullover 1/4 zip

Bio Ionic long barrel curling iron

Trader Joe’s Holiday Unexpected Cheddar spread

Thrive Causemetics Impact-FULL smoothing lipstick in Maya

our most recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic

subscribe to Cole’s podcast

follow Cole on Instagram

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