The Big Boo Cast

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

The Shankles have been in Montana, the Hudsons have been in Hoover (at the SEC baseball tournament), and on this episode that means that Melanie and I have a lot of catching up to do. There have been outdoor adventures, there have been NCAA grievances, and there is a whole lot of college baseball to look forward to as the regionals get cranked up this weekend. Also, I have cooked some meals, so I talk about that - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2024 Graduation Gift Ideas Show Notes: - The Resort at Paws Up - Sophie on The Paul Finebaum Show with Cole Cubelic - Cole's podcast, The Cube Show - NCAA 2024 Regional Baseball Bracket - French Onion Sliders for a Crowd - King's Hawaiian pretzel slider buns - Biscoff ice cream pie - the Hudsons' favorite chicken parmesan recipe - the Deshazor Everett targeting call that Melanie continues to question - pictures of the new kitchen (look in the Kitchen 2024 highlight) - appliance slider for coffee pot - soft striped maxi dress - Supergoop Glowscreen sunscreen in champagne - gold coffee spoons - Sonos Era 300 Sponsors: - Storyworth - use this link to save $10 on your first purchase - LolaVie - use code BIGBOO for 15% off - AG1 - use this link for a free year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs

This week Melanie listens patiently as I lament the projected college baseball regionals, and I listen with my mouth hanging open as Melanie shares a specific request P had for this past Friday's trash pick-up (no doubt, however, that it was certainly on-brand). In addition to those things, we discuss our shoe organization and the new season of Bridgerton. Of course there's a kitchen / house update, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2024 Graduation Gift Ideas Show Notes: - A&M women's tennis team wins national championship - predicted regionals for D1 college baseball - Dudy Noble field - Ryan Targac's pitch hit  - Sophie's shoe organizer - sliding trays that go underneath your coffee pot - Bridgerton season 3 - ten shelf organizer for shoes - Free People Crafted cargo pants - AE Dreamy Drape cargo jeans in white - "Amen" by Rita Springer (and here's the link to Rita Springer's podcast) - AE Slouchy House oversized t-shirt Sponsors: - Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift - Teux Deux - use this link to sign up for a free seven-day trial - Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first purchase - Helix - use this link for 30% off your mattress plus two free pillows

Right before we recorded this episode, I experienced a significant overtalking situation (to be clear, I was the one who was talking too much), so Melanie and I break down that unfortunate series of events before we discuss her time in College Station, our latest college baseball woes, and the most recent kitchen developments (so close! we're getting so close to the end!).  Plus, Melanie shares about a house she recently visited and loved, her new home furnishing goal, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2024 Graduation Gift Ideas Show Notes: - The George in College Station - Aggies undefeated in non-conference games - the rug where Hazel likes to hide things - bamboo expandable kitchen drawer dividers - J Crew popover shirt - under cabinet organizer - Daily Practice pull-on cargo shorts - Oxford Pennant Sponsors: - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 10% off your first order - AG1 - use this link for a year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs - Honeylove - use this link for 20% off - Green Chef - use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off plus 20% off your next two months

This week everybody's sound is functioning properly (may the Lord be praised) as Melanie and I discuss my time in Houston, P's newest hobby, and the wonder of LSU baseball's Tommy White. We also talk about Caroline's very exciting book news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2024 Graduation Gift Ideas Show Notes: - Caroline's book news - Somebody Somewhere - Pickwick & Co.  - Amy Hannon - AromaPlan diffuser - AromaPlan fragrance sample pack - Tommy White - The Idea of You on Amazon - Queen Charlotte on Netflix - Crash Landing on You on Netflix - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (our April Patreon book club pick) - Et Serena quartz countertops - Abby Moorer Hair and Makeup - Sexy Hair Big Powder Play Volumizing and Texturizing Powder - Battlefield of the Mind - Cloth and Stone shirt dress - letter charms at Allie & Bess (use code MELANIE20 for 20% off) - Be All You Can Be pants Sponsors: - AG1 - use this link for a year's supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs - ZocDoc - use this link to download the app for free - OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order - MasterClass - use this link for an additional 15% off any annual membership

Granted, it's not an unusual occurrence, but it's been a tough week for audio excellence here in Big Boo land. Please forgive the absence of consistent volume on my end of things. Plus, Melanie and I recorded this episode in about three different installments because, well, life. However comma our sound gets sorted out by the 30-minute mark (better then than never, right?), and we did manage to have a fairly coherent conversation about our current college baseball situations as well as some thoughts about Taylor Swift's latest offering. Look at us persevere! We also discuss my very late arrival on the Bridgerton train, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2024 Graduation Gift Ideas Show Notes: - Hunter Hines hits a two-run homer - TSwift's The Tortured Poets Department - Funny Story by Emily Henry - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (our April Patreon book club pick) - Bridgerton - viscose tunic dress - The Perfect Jean NYC - oven protector mat - Universal Thread cinch waist maxi dress - Better Homes & Gardens four-cube organizer Sponsors: - LolaVie - use code BIGBOO for 15% off - Factor - use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next box - Helix - use code HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off your order and two free pillows

This week Melanie and I recap the Birmingham live show as well as all the fun before and after it. Unfortunately there were a few travel complications when it was time to head back to Texas, but Mel tells the story of a Southwest gate agent who got some things handled in the Birmingham airport. We also discuss our quick trip to Tuscaloosa, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - our Birmingham Guide with all of our B'ham favorites - Cole's podcast, Cube Show - The Margaret in Birmingham - Mikey's Hot Dog Cafe food truck - Google doc with all our live show clothes and shoes and links - The Valley Hotel in Birmingham - The Essential in Birmingham - Oncept Porto sneakers - Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels - Nosh Social Co. - Pomander Place striped blouse - square aviator sunglasses Sponsors: - AG1 - use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs - Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order - Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift

This week Melanie and I recorded at EIGHT FORTY IN THE AM, and you will hear that in our voices - no doubt about it. We talk about Caroline's Aggie Ring Day, their time at the A&M baseball game, and the latest with my kitchen.  We also discuss our live show wardrobe situation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show Show Notes: - Tyler Childers - starter mattress pad cooler - Two Funny Girls - "Mama my legs are sweatin'" - AE Perfect Cargo denim shorts - Bodega glasses - Frank & Eileen dupe - a set for the apples - Audiobook of Tom Lake - on sale on Libro.fm - Think Royln puzzle tote Sponsors: - That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs - use this link to listen and subscribe - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 10% off your first order - Helix - use code HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off your mattress order and two free pillows - AG1 - use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs

My microphone wasn't on for the first part of this episode (I PROMISE WE CHECK THESE THINGS, but computers / robots / user error / etc.), but thankfully Melanie's Official Look-at-the-Eclipse Break gave me time to correct the situation. In addition to the eclipse, we talk about college baseball, Kristen Wiig's skin, and the women's basketball championship game. We also discuss an encouraging, hopeful doctor's visit that Melanie recently experienced, and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show Show Notes: - Dawn Staley with organ music - Holly Rowe - State and Georgia's 8th inning situation - Zac Selmon's tweet  - our Patreon episode with Hayden Schott - Caden Sorrell's incredible catch - Dr. Harden in San Antonio  - Dr. Mary Claire Haver - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett - our Patreon book club book for May - Patreon episode about what we thought made people rich when we were little - Kristen Wiig in the Pilates sketch - Palm Royale - Carol Burnett and Kristen Wiig on The Kelly Clarkson Show - Surprised by Oxford on Amazon Prime - The New Look on AppleTV+ - PaperMate flair tip felt pens - TruBar vegan cookie dough protein bars - Naturium The Glow Getter body butter - Marc Fisher Gemmie sandals - AE Perfect Button-Up shirt Sponsors: - OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order - MasterClass - use this link for an additional 15% off an annual membership - AG1 - use this link for a free one year supply of vitamin D3 + K2 and five free travel packs with your first purchase - Storyworth - use this link to save $10 on your first purchase