Well, on this episode Melanie and I are both at the mercy of our children's airline travel woes, which means we got interrupted by phone calls and texts while we were recording since we were trying to help with troubleshooting and whatnot. Besides that, though, we talk through Japan travel prep, David's best technological day, and Hazel's sassy new Pilates-esque accessories.
We also learn about a Netflix show that Melanie has loved, and we share our Graduation Gift Guide for 2025.
Hope you enjoy!
(Travel update from SH: I'm putting together show notes on Wednesday morning, and Alex is officially on his plane to Japan. Even though they're leaving a day later than they expected, they're now on a Japan Airlines flight and thrilled about it!)
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Show Notes:
- a fantastic Away suitcase
- Find My passport cases
- AirTags
- AirTag holders
- packing cubes
- The Four Seasons on Netflix
- Another Simple Favor
- Hazel's socks
- our 2025 Graduation Gift Guide
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51:16
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 440
On this week's episode Melanie and I recap our weekend travels: she and Caroline flew to Birmingham while I was driving to Baton Rouge, and then on Saturday we all met up in Auburn. We got to watch a baseball game, we got to hang out with a real-live Auburn legend, we got to celebrate our friend Ella's birthday, and we even got to take a boat ride.
We also talk through some San Antonio live show ticket into, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- Emily Henry's new book, Great Big Beautiful Life
- Helen in Birmingham
- The Graduate Auburn
- Frank Thomas
- FT35 peach vodka
- Lucy's in Auburn
- Lake Martin
- Chris Lemonis out as MSU baseball coach
- our Patreon episode with Annie B. Jones
- Annie's new book, Ordinary Time
- Land's End swim skirt and tulip tankini top
- Good Day cover-up shorts
- Dieux Instant Angel moisturizer
- Supergoop Protectint SPF 50
- Schwartz Bros. croissant loaf
Sponsors:
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56:55
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 439
This week Melanie and I recap our weekend activities, Melanie shares all about the big fun of Caroline's senior portraits, and we talk about our upcoming trip to Auburn. Plus, the wallet that Melanie lost in Fayetteville has once again been found - an Easter miracle. :-)
We also discuss a difficult situation with Melanie's toenail polish color, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- The Hunger Games trilogy
- Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins - what we're reading for our May Patreon book club
- Aggie Muster
- ANRABESS boxer shorts
- Loving Tan 2-hour express mousse
- Lilla espadrille sandal
- ILIA stylus eyeshadow stick
- Boll & Branch waffle duvet set
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47:02
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 438
We've had some bluebird spring days in San Antonio and Birmingham over the last week, so on this episode Melanie and I talk about how we've been soaking up the great weather. Melanie also bemoans the endlessness of a day after waking up early, and I share about my harrowing unintended career change into world of first aid and medical transport.
On top of all that, we discuss the outstanding array of Alabama baseball's walk-up songs, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Hope you enjoy!
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Show Notes:
- The Life List on Netflix
- Aggies' ninth inning in game three vs. South Carolina
- Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Stranglehold by Ted Nugent
- Tututu by HUGEL
- Dembow Royalty by Julio X
- Mera Woo by El Alfa
- Dolce Vita Lasly sandals in oatmeal
- Wuffes Hip & Joint Support for dogs
- poplin tuxedo front midi dress
- Aerie Good Day cover up button down shirt (runs big)
- Anthro spring linen set - shirt and pants
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48:12
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 437
This week Melanie and I have so many post-live show thoughts...about air travel, about the fun we had in Arkansas, and about all the basketball we've watched since we've been back at home. We also marvel at the ways our college baseball fortunes improved over the course of the weekend.
On top of that, Melanie discusses the perils of losing your wallet, and it's also her turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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Show Notes:
- The Graduate in Fayetteville
- Bucky McMillan to A&M
- Dawn Staley
- Feed & Folly in Fayetteville
- Cumberland sausage
- Cheers at the OPO in Fayetteville
- 4-in-1 carbon monoxide / natural gas / smoke detector
- AE Weekend Vibes linen pants
- Target mid-rise 90's denim shorts
- chunky cable knit throw blanket
- Hat Attack raffia braid hat
Sponsors:
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Authors / speakers Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson - also known as Big Mama and BooMama on their blogs - talk about all the important stuff: faith, family, friends, football, fashion, and food.
Plus, of course, their hair.
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