The Big Boo Cast

I recorded in a hotel room this week - with my old microphone at that - so a thousand pardons for my sound quality as Melanie and I catch up on the last week of life (truth be told, I think my microphone stopped working about a third of the way through the episode, but who among us is surprised). We discuss Caroline's 21st birthday, the continued persistence of the raccoons next door to Mel, and why I'm in Atlanta all week long.  As you might expect, we dabble in a little bit of Olympics-related current events, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Sophie speaking at Marietta First United Methodist on Saturday 8/10 - A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It - Le Petit Cochon in College Station - Mississippi men and the ginormous gator - Young Sheldon - the softest, cutest set from Amazon - Unexpected Cheddar Spread with hatch chile - Madison platform loafer - wide cut pull-on pants (these were on Mel's Fashion Friday - please pardon the repetition) - Shewin casual summer top (and Mel and I also love this one) Sponsors: - Trust & Will - use this link for 10% off plus free shipping - ZocDoc - use this link to download the app for free - AG1 - use this link for a free one year's supply of vitamin D3 and K2 + 5 free travel packs - Hello Fresh - use this link to get one free meal for kids per box for two months while your subscription is active

It's an Olympics-palooza this week as Melanie and I talk about cheering for sports we already love as well as sports where we're still in a learning curve but no less enthusiastic. 'Tis the season for "U-S-A!," marveling at the French scenery, and scrutinizing the Olympic parents' heart rate monitors. We're here for every bit of it.  We also break down my family's weekend visit with Alex's roommate, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Jason Kelce's beret and dryfit red, white, and blue - Joni Taylor - Simone Biles' double pike vault - Snoop Dogg at the Olympics - Léon Marchand - Taryn Delanie Smith on IG - Suni Lee's story - Ilona Maher on TikTok - Ilona Maher on her BMI  - Reece's Medals - our SEC Media Days Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic - Cole's podcast, The Cube Show - Cole on Instagram - Sophie's newsletter - Sophie's book events for A Fine Sight to See - Southern Living's Cheese Slaw - Baleaf pleated tennis skirt - Hurricane classic 20-inch box fan - OneSkin topical face supplement - AE pool-to-party linen trousers - Allie+Bess gameday collection (20% off with code MELANIE20) - Melanie's guide to Patreon - full-o-helpful-hints Sponsors: - AG1 - use this link for a free one year's supply of vitamin D3 and K2 + 5 free travel packs - Mint Mobile - use this link to check out their service - Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first purhase - OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off

It's episode 400 for our little podcast, so this week Melanie and I do a little reminiscing and reflecting. We're delighted as always to visit with our most frequent podcast guest, Travis Cottrell, and we also revisit some audio clips that feature some of our favorite podcast moments. Plus we catch up on what's been going on in San Antonio and Birmingham. On top of all that, I share an airport story that continues to warm my heart, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy - and thanks, as always, for listening! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Travis Cottrell - Travis' first episode with us - iChat - what we first used to record - Vonda Braithwaite - "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" - Retha Nichole, our business coach - Pawhuska, OK - the episode with Juan - the episode with Phil Rosenthal - the episode with Mike Leach - Brats - Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double Take creme powder and blush duo in Just Enough - floral palazzo pants - Back 70 Teddy sneakers (I also love the hot pink) - all-in-one spray and wipe cleaner - H&M oxford buttondown Sponsors: - Boll and Branch - use this link for 20% your first order + free shipping - AG1 - use this link for a free one year's supply of vitamin D1 and K2 + 5 free travel packs - Zbiotics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off - Factor - use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off your first box + 20% off your second month

Melanie and I recorded this week's episode late Tuesday night, and you will not be surprised to hear some significant audio issues in the back half (I left my headphones in Birmingham, I had to use my AirPods, and about 25 minutes in my AirPods microphone took over the recording part of the festivities). HOWEVER COMMA we have lots to share about our first couple of days in Dallas at Media Days (more to come on Patreon), and we're thrilled that we managed to record at all because, well, we're us. True story: we would have re-recorded if time had allowed. It's rough going, so thank you in advance for your patience.  We also talk about an unexpected Cowboy sighting, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - The Paul Finebaum Show (our segment starts around 1:53:00) - SEC Football Media Days - Maya Chia Pressed Serum - Clarins depuffing mask - Melanie's chin strap mask - Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb mask - Mi Cocina - Troy Aikman - our segment on Mac and Cube - SEC Storied: Saturday Night Lights - Laura Rutledge - Peter Burns - Cole Cubelic - Cole's podcast (chock-full-o-preseason-football-gold) - Paul Finebaum - The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand - CRZ yoga high waisted athletic shorts - Amazon flat front men's chino shorts - Maya Chia The Refresh Mint exfoliating moisture mask - Nordstrom Moonlight Eco knit pajamas - Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry Sponsors: - AG1 - use this link for a free year's supply of vitamins D1 and K2 plus five free travel packs - Stamps - use code BIGBOO for free postage - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 10% off your first order - Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off

Melanie and I were due for a catch-up when we recorded this week's episode, so we talk about what we did on the 4th of July, my latest Pilates adventures, and Melanie's commitment to watching The Chosen. I also share a run-down of the last few books I've read - because apparently reading is my job now. In addition to all that, we share some of our thoughts about the most recent developments with Taylor and Travis, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - a CBS Special Presentation opening credits from the 70s - portal works out for Aggie baseball - TRX equipment - Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan  - Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan - Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera - Sandwich by Catherine Newman - Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo - The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center - The Chosen - Taylor's mash-up for Travis - The Bear - SEC Football Media Days in Dallas  - America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix - DIFF Gigi Cafe Ole brown gradient gold flash sunglasses - rechargeable tactical flashlight (pack of 2) - Tweezerman ProMaster eyelash curler - Public Rec Gamechanger pants - Venus travel razor Sponsors: - OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off - Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift - ZocDoc - use this link to download the app for free

The sun is once again shining in Aggieland, and this week Melanie and I discuss their new head baseball coach as well as the stealthy nature of the coaching search. Plus, we catch up on our respective weekends (Mel went to the beach, I stayed in Birmingham) as well as what we've been watching and reading. We also discuss some Dallas live show thoughts, and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Michael Earley new Aggies' baseball coach - my new cute shoes from Gus - Port Aransas, TX - The Bear - our Patreon episode on seasons 1 and 2 of The Bear - The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center - America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix - "Thunderstruck" DCC dance on TikTok - OPI Dream Come Blue - salt and pepper grinder set - Howler Bros. embroidered shirts - Orleans Mint Leaf candle (15% off with code BIGBOO15) - Thrive Causemetics Empowermatte lipstick crayon (10% off your first order with code BIGBOO) Sponsors: - Dwell - use this link for 25% off  - Helix - use this link for up to 30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows - AG1 - get a free one year's supply of Vitamin D and K2 with your first purchase as well as five free travel packs

Well, IT HAS BEEN A WEEK for the Aggies. Melanie and I share some of our thoughts about the very unfortunate set of circumstances surrounding the departure of the A&M baseball coach, and we'll continue that discussion on Patreon. It's not just baseball on this episode, though; we discuss a couple of concerts I've attended this past week and talk about what we've been watching. On top of all that, it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Aggies: "what they accomplished cannot be overlooked" - Tennessee wins Men's College World Series - Aggies' coach says he's not taking another job - Aggies' coach takes another job - Ben Rector and Cody Fry Symphony Series - Aaron Tveit live at Cafe Carlyle - The Wallace in NYC - Shukette NYC - LaGuardia is so good now - The Bear - America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix - The Chosen - Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara - Will Guidara on being part of The Bear - Cutluxe serrated utility knife - Supergoop! Lip Shade in rose - Corey Lynn Calter silk shirt dress - Naomi high rise jeans in seashell blue - Fancii LED ultra slim rechargeable makeup mirror Sponsors: - Helix - use this link for up to 30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows - AG1 - get a free one year's supply of Vitamin D and K2 with your first purchase as well as five free travel packs - Earth Breeze - use this link and get 40% off your subscription - Trust & Will - use this link for 10% off plus free shipping

Melanie and I are right down to the wire on this one - recording on Wednesday afternoon just a few hours before we release the episode - but this is what we needed to do so that Melanie could share a full account of her time with Caroline in Omaha. So we're talking about baseball, and some TV thoughts, and the fact that I went to see an actual movie in an actual theater. So many developments. On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - NCAA Men's College World Series - DJ's Sports Bar in Omaha - plastic baby Jesuses - The Table in Omaha - My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman - I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger - Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan - Helen in Birmingham - acrylic trash bag holder (I left out of last week's show notes) - two-piece short set outfit - Liquid IV sugar-free electrolyte lemon lime drink mix - Pilcro linen flutter-sleeve blouse - Pistola button down tunic shirt in bordeaux stripe - Frank & Eileen button-up Shirley shirt Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 10% off your first order - Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order - Stamps - use code BIGBOO for a special offer - Hello Fresh - use this link for free apps for life

The Aggies are going to Omaha, so no one will be surprised to hear how much Melanie and I talk about that very thing in this week's episode. So much baseball. So many runs scored by walks. So much fun.  We also discuss some books I've recently read (and loved!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: Kaeden Kent's grand slam Elijah MacNamee's home run against Stanford Aggies win the super regional plastic baby Jesuses Braden Montgomery's injury Jac Caglianone our Patreon episode with Hayden Schott Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Look Closer by David Ellis I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas The Gentlemen on Netflix Hacks Thymes Mandarin Coriander countertop spray Crystal Light peach Arnold Palmers (lemonade and peach iced tea) Zara crossbody bag silicone travel sleeves Sponsors: AG1 - use this link for a free year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs Honeylove - use this link for 20% off Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift ZocDoc - use this link to download the app for free

This episode is a college baseball-palooza, what with my attempts to make peace with the Bulldogs' outcome at the regionals and Melanie's recap of her trip to watch the Aggies play the Longhorns (which ended up being an unexpected encounter with an array of tiny Jesuses). Plus, I have some feedback about the announcing side of college baseball and lots of thoughts about a quality at-bat. We also discuss a show we have both loved - as well as my impromptu trip to a fast food restaurant after a doctor's appointment - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - A&M going to super regionals - NCAA baseball super regional line-up - Hacks - Taco Bell's Cheez-it menu - tennis dress - Agolde Parker denim shorts - tunic ruffle hem shirt dress - oversized boyfriend button down shirt - Tan Luxe The Body Butter (this was a sidebar) - Musely The Spot pill Sponsors: - OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off - Dwell - use this link for a 25% discount - Green Chef - use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off plus 20% off your next two months - AG1 - use this link for a free year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs