The Big Boo Cast

This week Melanie and I talk about how (and why) we love to pack for a trip; I share some observations about the Men's College World Series; and Melanie tells a sad-but-true tale involving a plumbing issue and a very unfortunate skunk. It feels like a lot has happened over the last week. We also discuss what we're enjoying about the World Cup, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a few left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes: mosquito repellent bracelets Calpak backpack we both love packing cubes the Spurs had a bit of a melt down Men's College World Series Ben McDonald Kyle Peterson Dip - garlic & herb Boursin cheese, fig preserves, hot honey, pistachio nuts cracked black pepper Triscuits Cord Rager Joey Volchko Freddy and the World Cup Lawrence, Kansas and the Algerian soccer team the Japanese tourist in the Mexican restaurant The Four Seasons on Netflix Braden Montgomery's walk-off for the White Sox Costco blueberry sourdough bread cotton tablecloths for mahjong HoneyLove CrossFlex activity bra Free Assembly set (shirt and ruffle shorts) SkinnyDipped dark chocolate peanut butter cups Patreon Book Club with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett on June 30th Sponsors: Mint Mobile - use this link for their special offer Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your order Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any purchase Boll and Branch - get 20% off sitewide with code BIGBOO

This week Melanie has some thoughts and feelings about A&M's parking situation at basketball games, I have (once again) fried some chicken, and both of us are delighted by the prospect of college baseball's opening weekend (as well as captivated by the winter Olympic games - where we have both become experts in a wide array of events thanks to several consecutive minutes of viewing). We also talk about Super Bowl commercials (GET THEE BEHIND US, Manscaped), what we've been reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Napa Flats Bistro in College Station Abbey Yung Method A&M vs. Florida basketball game Hush & Whisper in Bryan, TX skiathlon Charles Cross Rocket Mortgage commercial Raisin Bran commercial Bud Light commercial Hellman's commercial Instacart commercial Lay's commercial Doordash commercial The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons Opal ice machine Visoone progressive readers Mona linen shirt dress side striped cotton leggings Inn Beauty extreme cream eye cream Sponsors: OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide with your first order Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item for life AG1 - use this link for a free flavor sampler, a free AGZ sampler, and a free welcome kit Mint Mobile - use this link for the special offer

On this week's podcast episode, in the midst of unusually cold temperatures in San Antonio and Birmingham, Melanie and I discuss recent NFL developments (not our regular wheelhouse), Indiana's national championship, and - what we've all been waiting for - an update from Melanie on the racoons next door. Hydrate, grab a snack, and settle in, everyone.We also talk about Melanie's return to World War II books, David interrupts our recording not once but twice (the Hudsons were trying to get some business-y things handled), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Melanie's capelet heating pad Broncos and Patriots play in a blizzard Ann Michael Maye on IG Indiana wins national championship Fernando Mendoza's bruised arm David Thomas and Sissy Goff, the kindest people who have ever lived bandana fringe jacket Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn cast recording of Ragtime Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow L'Oreal Elvive 8-Second Wonder Water hair treatment ODODOS drawstring leggings Ghirardhelli Double Chocolate hot chocolate mix We the Free Libre wide leg cords To the Peak quarter zip Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Mint Mobile - click here for special offer Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any order

This week Melanie and I catch up on the college football playoffs as well as the first few games of conference play in SEC basketball. Melanie also shares about her epic clean-out of Caroline's closet (Caroline was texting me throughout this process, btw), and I have an update on the new television and our most recent Helen dinner.Plus, we discuss Golden Globes fashion, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Ole Miss / Miami game Trinidad Chambliss denied additional eligibility Indiana / Oregon game Fernando Mendoza gets confetti in his mouth Auburn's buzzer beater in A&M game overruled Bucky McMillan's post-game interview Helen in Birmingham Bayonet in Birmingham Sophie's weekly newsletter (with show notes) (by the way, Melanie has a new Substack - and she's blogging again!) Amy Poehler's podcast Amal Clooney at Golden Globes Emma Stone at Golden Globes Parker Posey at Golden Globes Jean Smart at Golden Globes Britney Snow at Golden Globes Best Dressed at Golden Globes Amazon workout top Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost on Apple TV People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix Upsky dog bowl Linbsunne ball point pens OSEA Dream Bio-Retinol body cream oversized turtleneck tunic sweater The Original Beeswax furniture polish Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life ZocDoc - use this link to download the app and book an appointment OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off Helix - use this link for 20% off sitewide