The Big Boo Cast

This week Melanie and I have lots of thoughts about Ole Miss football, Curt Cignetti, and what on earth we should do with our old VHS tapes. We also discuss our shared hope that we'll be game-playing families and my unexpected encounter with my old maternity clothes.On top of that, we talk about a new show on Netflix that has totally captivated us despite the fact that we're puzzled by what we're watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Happy New Year, everybody! 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: canasta PhotoScan app Ole Miss / Georgia game Kim Mulkey and Lane Kiffin Curt Cignetti Texas Tech's new QB Carson Beck Fernando Mendoza Mississippi State baseball conditioning State beats the Longhorns in basketball Aggies beat LSU in basketball Members Only: Palm Beach on Netflix Gardens of Jaipur printed curtains oversized sweater dress return address stamp Thrive Market organic extra virgin olive oil big pearl beads Sponsors: Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO to unlock 15% off Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit AG1 - get a free duffel bag and a free welcome kit with your first subscription order

On this episode I share all manner of enthusiasm about the new year (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A NEW YEAR REALLY THERE IS NOTHING), and Melanie shares all manner of enthusiasm about her extensive house clean-out (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A CLEAN-OUT REALLY THERE IS NOTHING). Of course we recap our respective Christmases and discuss all that we've done (and watched) to celebrate the season. Melanie also offers an alternate calendar theory, and it's her turn for Five Favorites. Happy New Year, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio Biscoff Christmas Crack vibration plate USA pans on Amazon family takes turns raiding grandmother's closet eulogy for Anna's pacifier (also, THIS TURKEY) Stranger Things Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith The Traitors Shrinking Bridgerton linen cover thick spiral notebook Style Edit root concealer Amazon Essentials crew neck t-shirt baggy wide leg cargo sweatpants Bounce fleece tunic Sponsors: Cash App - download the app and use our referral code, SECURE10, for the offer in this episode Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Laundry Sauce - use promo code BIGBOO for 20% off

This past week has brought its share of A&M-adjacent football disappointment, but Melanie is finding comfort and solace by celebrating the Aggies' national championship in volleyball (GLASS HALF FULL, you understand). Meanwhile, here in Alabama, this past week has taught me some things about my personal needs from health care providers who draw blood, and I have found comfort and solace in watching television. As one does. Melanie also has some thoughts about Amazon's AI assistant, Rufus, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: Aggie women's volleyball wins National Championship Chicken Oil Co. in Bryan Aggie football loses to Miami Johnny Manziel couldn't make it Jazz TX Pullman Market in San Antonio Owning Manhattan on Netflix The End of an Era on Disney+ My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman on Netflix Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu Love, Meghan on Netflix Will Guidara Spicy Hamburger Soup Truremedy soap sleeveless puffer vest Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater turquoise big bead necklace Aerie Like Candy crew sweater Sponsors: Homeserve - use this link to find the plan that's right for you Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off and a free item of your choice for life AG1 - use this link for $126 in free gifts for new subscribers Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off

This week Melanie and I talk about the copious amounts of butter in our refrigerators as well as the seemingly inevitable tall boots experiment in my life. We also discuss A&M volleyball, our shared love for the new Taylor Swift docuseries, and my newest TV show obsession. On top of that, we share some Southern Living subscription info, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, y'all! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: Quality Bistro in NYC David Yu, NYC chauffeur Frye & Co. Miranda boots NCAA volleyball championships Helen in Birmingham Bayonet's watermelon ice box pie is a big deal in the NYT Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix The End of an Era on Disney+ Kam from The Eras Tour The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Pluribus on AppleTV All Her Fault on Peacock our new $10 level on Patreon Southern Living subscriptions for $14.95  oversized sweater Abib collagen eye patches Relwen quilted insulated tanker jacket Rowe Casa lymphatic cream Chappywrap blanket Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order ZocDoc - use this link to book an appointment today Drink LMNT - get your free 8-flavor sample pack with any order Mint Mobile - use this link to shop unlimited wireless plans

This week Melanie has some words of encouragement and exhortation for the College Football Playoff committee, and I am still trying to make sense of the fact that the Mississippi State Bulldogs are going to an actual bowl game. To play post-season football. WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING. Also, Melanie talks about some Christmas-themed shows that she has watched, I share all about my recent trip to New York, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes: Notre Dame says no, thank you State going to the Duke's Mayonnaise Bowl College Football Playoffs Rosemary's Shukette Quality Bistro Chess Ragtime Joshua Henry John Clay III & Juliet Oh What Fun Home for Christmas Real Housewives of Beverly Hills David Yu, NYC Driver our Patreon Southern Living episode get a Southern Living print subscription get a Southern Living digital subscription Helen in Birmingham Whiskware salad dressing bottle Maille mustard (here's the Lilo's Salad recipe) Anastasia tinted brow gel FITS Go with the Flow wool crew socks Aprés Chill trousers (and I got the popover sweatshirt to go with them) Sponsors: OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide Postaway - use code BIGBOO40 for 40% off when you join Dwell AG1 - use this link for $126 in free gifts for new subscribers