The Big Boo Cast, Episode 309
Over the years Melanie and I have had a lot of conversations about college football, but I don't think she has ever been as fired up about her Aggies as she is this week. That is to say: our friend is a smidge angry. We process some of that anger before we move into Side Eyes and I See Yous, and then we do a little catch-up on the non-football things that have happened this past week. You may p...
1hr Oct 26, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 308
This past weekend Melanie and I got to experience watching college football together - we were in Texas with our friend Retha (http://hillridgeco.com) - and while we didn't get to see as many games as we normally do, we did behold the wonder of the best college football game in some time: Alabama vs. Tennessee. Naturally we talk about it - along with this week's smaller-than-usual collection of...
59m Oct 20, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 307
This week Melanie and I find ourselves on opposite ends of football fortune, so you're going to hear a lot of sympathizing, a lot of commiserating, and a better than average amount of celebrating. Plus, as you might expect, we offer our perhaps misguided but nonetheless enthusiastic analysis of the last play of the A&M / Alabama game. WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. There's also a good bit of discussio...
58m Oct 13, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 306
Well, the Bulldogs and the Aggies played football this past weekend, and as you can imagine, only one of us is pleased with the outcome. We break down all of our respective feelings about the game (y'all may want to keep Melanie in your prayers) before we move into our weekly Side Eyes and I See Yous. We also discuss my recent trip to the northeast, I offer some book recommendations, and it's ...
1hr 3m Oct 06, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 305
It was a victorious football weekend for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, so of course Melanie and I offer our perspectives on both our teams. Melanie also shares her relief that she can put another year of the Arkansas / A&M rivalry behind her, and we both have some side eyes and I see yous. We share some collective surprise that there's so much good TV to look forward to (fall is going to be ver...
56m Sep 29, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 304
The football horizon is a bit brighter this week for Melanie and her Aggies, and even though that was not the case for my Bulldogs and me (congrats, LSU), Mel and I  talk about some weekend events that brought us all manner of joy. We also unexpectedly shifted into a conversation about which SEC fans are mostly likely to slide into our DMs after a win (and which ones rarely say anything), so if...
48m Sep 22, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 303
The football sun didn't shine on A&M this past weekend, so in this epsiode Melanie and I spend some time processing and working through the Aggies' loss to Appalachian State. We also talk about a few other upsets from this past weekend and offer some Side Eyes and I See Yous - all in an effort to distract Melanie from her pain, of course. David and I got to spend some time with Alex this past ...
1hr Sep 15, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 302
It's probably not a surprise to anyone, but after the first big weekend of college football, this episode is A Lot of Sports. This is also what we like to refer to as our happy place. And while our sound wouldn't pick up Melanie's little noisemaker for some reason, we did not let that deter us from our first round of Side Eyes and I See Yous for this new season. We won't always talk about footb...
59m Sep 08, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 301
Well, Alex lives at college now, and on this episode Melanie and I talk all about the move-in process and the fact that we're both empty nesters now. Plus, Melanie tells us how the past showed up in her present this past weekend (AS IT WILL DO), and I share about a text thread that overtook my life this past Saturday night. We also discuss a Netflix documentary that we both loved, and it's Mel...
59m Sep 01, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 300
Well, it's our 300th episode - and our 15th podcast-i-versary - and Melanie and I are thrilled about both of these things. WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT. So, as you can imagine, we do a little reminiscing on this episode, but we also do a lot of talking about the here and now. That is because this is the week that Alex moves to college, and we have a lot to break down about that. As always we re...
1hr 3m Aug 25, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 299
This week Melanie and I kick off the episode with a recap of My Weekend with Martha (maybe that should be trademarked), which was super fun (you can imagine! can't you just imagine?!), and we talk about this new season of life where our kids aren't around very much. This basically makes us feel like we're dating the people we've been married to for 25 years. Also, Melanie fills us in on a movi...
55m Aug 18, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 298
This week Melanie recaps the time she spent decorating Caroline's apartment this past weekend, and I lament an unexpected change with my email. We also discuss the surprising cost of Command hooks, a new season of one of our favorite shows, and the preseason Top 25 Coaches' Poll. On top of all that, we marvel that our brains have held onto all the Olivia Newton-John lyrics from our childhood, ...
1hr Aug 11, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 297
Since our last episode Melanie and Perry have moved Caroline into her new place in College Station, and I have been all manner of productive rounding up things for Alex's dorm room. Apparently both of us have been feeling our feelings about this particular transition, so we dig into that a little bit. We also talk about Bama Rush Tok (will it be a thing this year? WE HOPE SO), what we're watch...
56m Aug 04, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 296
We're back home after spending most of last week in Atlanta, and apparently we both have a lot of thoughts about how air travel could be more courteous and efficient (please keep in mind that I didn't actually fly to Atlanta, but that doesn't stop me from having an opinion). We also share our latest thoughts about moisturizers, eye shadows, and whether or not nutmeg belongs in a fruit cobbler. ...
53m Jul 28, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 295
We recorded this episode from Day One of SEC Football Media Days earlier this week, and man oh man are we ever living our best lives. Obviously we talk about media days (day one, at least), and we discuss the obnoxious amount of clothes we packed for our time in Atlanta. We trust you would expect no less. You'll also hear Melanie's shock / surprise / disappointment when she learns about anothe...
58m Jul 21, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 294
This week we talk about a whole lot of ordinary life: celebrating some extended family birthdays, finding an unexpected treasure at Nordstrom Rack, and trying to get our kids' living spaces coordinated for the new semester. We also discuss some new shows we're watching and how Melanie is dealing with the Texas heat.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop (http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo) - Be...
52m Jul 14, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 293
It's been a slow week since we last recorded, but that didn't stop us from digging into all sorts of exciting topics on this episode: picture frames, herbs, weather, and so many other things that pretty much scream WE ARE VERY BORING. Fortunately we've watched a good bit of TV, so we break that down, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop (http://am...
52m Jul 07, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 292
This week we recap the end of the College World Series, and Melanie tells us all about how she and Caroline spent time in The Nature during their inaugural trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Melanie's feet continue to recover. We also break down an unusually busy week on the Hudson front, Melanie offers her two cents on Arch Manning's college football commitment, and it's my turn for Five Favo...
58m Jun 30, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 291
We're still in the thick of the College World Series, so you know we're gonna get into all of our feelings about college baseball this week (not to mention the Aggies' match-up against the Longhorns). We also do a little recapping of our weekends, and we discuss whether or not it's possible to cover all the important topics / life skills with college kids before they leave home. On top of all ...
57m Jun 23, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 290
Much to our delight, there have been lots of fun life events since our last episode. Melanie got to watch her Aggies win their super regional and secure their spot in the College World Series, and I got to go to Maine and New York City on a trip. We have so many words about all of these things. We also discuss my somewhat awkward initial encounter with East Coast seafood (I was not equipped, y...
52m Jun 16, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 289
Y'all. I don't know how this has happened again, but Zoom didn't pick up my microphone - clearly I missed a setting even after I reminded Melanie that we needed to check - so I sound like I'm in a tunnel. I hope you can push through the distraction, and I am trying to remind myself that nobody listens to us for our sound quality. Still: annoying. I'm sorry I'm so consistently bad at this part. ...
57m Jun 09, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 288
Between college baseball regionals, Top Gun: Maverick, and a new season of Somebody Feed Phil, we get to cover a wide swath-o-topical-ground this week. Giddy up, everyone. Plus, Melanie shares an update on the final stages of her bedroom / bath renovation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop (http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo) - Become a Patron (http://patreon...
56m Jun 02, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 287
Melanie had an adventurous travel weekend, so we talk about that on this week's episode, and you know - YOU KNOW - we dig into the recent situation between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban. WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED. We also discuss a TV show and a movie that have made my heart oh-so-happy, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop (http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo...
1hr May 26, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 286
Well, it occurred to me when I was editing that we completely forgot to talk about what dress I wore to graduation, but that is okay because it was an old one (the dress I ordered didn't come in on time). BUT, we did remember to talk about other graduation details, along with the latest on Melanie's bedroom / bathroom renovations and the fact that Caroline is home for the summer. We also discu...
55m May 19, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 285
On this episode Melanie does some deep reflection on all of last year's preparations for Caroline's freshman dorm room, and she does this because she started the process of moving Caroline out of her dorm room this past weekend. Suffice it to say: LESSONS WERE LEARNED.  We also talk about the ramp up to Alex's high school graduation weekend (when I was editing I wondered if I should use "Sunri...
56m May 12, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 284
There has been a lot of life in the last week:  Melanie's home improvement situation has leveled up in a couple of significant ways, and senior year festivities have overtaken our lives here in Birmingham. So for entirely different reasons, both of us have been feeling some feelings. You'll hear all about that. We also continue our discussion of The Dress Situation, and it's my turn for Five F...
59m May 05, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 283
It's been a week-o-special-events for both of us, and on this episode we're going to talk about all of them. You'll hear about Melanie and Perry getting all dressed up for a wedding, my quick trip to see college friends, and Alex's performance in Into the Woods. Plus, Melanie has some exciting new skin care strategies to share. We're also going to discuss TV (it's my favorite coping mechanism ...
1hr 1m Apr 28, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 282
We're all over the place this week, so if you would like to hear about what's on sale at Anthropologie along with the snake situation at the ranch along with a round-up of some recent TV shows along with a story about some leggings, this is the episode for you. We also talk about Melanie's latest additions to her skin care routine. And it's my turn for Five Favorites. Only somehow I ended up w...
59m Apr 21, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 281
We both had lively weekends - Parents' Weekend for Mel, a John Mayer concert and Daddy's birthday celebration for me - and you're gonna get a recap of all of the above. We have some thoughts about concert couples and late-night fast food and the sweetness of being with family. We also revisit the topics of doom piles and radishes, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! ...
1hr Apr 14, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 280
Since we recorded our last episode a few days early, it felt like we had lived ten lives when we sat down to record for this week. That's why you're going to hear about a wide array of topics, from which ride made me nauseous at Universal to how college kids don't like to commit to activities to when our family received a free gift in Georgia to why I experienced buyer's remorse over a new dres...
1hr 5m Apr 07, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 279
On this episode we touch on some topics that aren't necessarily typical for us, like Melanie's recent revelation about her dogs' theme songs and my recent theory about a vegetable that I believe to be on the come-up in the roasted vegetable world. As you might expect, this led to a discussion about the vegetables and/or fruit that have risen to culinary prominence over the last several years, a...
51m Mar 31, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 278
If you're wondering this week if Melanie is over her spirit of grievance with the NCAA regarding the college basketball tournament, she's going to settle that question for you almost immediately after this episode starts. We also explore two new topics - doom piles and tantouring - and lament our complete lack of skill when it comes to organizing and applying make-up.  It's Melanie's turn for ...
51m Mar 24, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast Bonus Episode with Kim Spradlin-Wolfe
This bonus episode marks a first for us, and that's because our guest, Kim Spradlin-Wolfe, was actually a Survivor champion about ten years ago. This means she can claim some next-level mental and physical toughness, so suffice it to say that Melanie and I - as a couple of Enneagram 9s - are fascinated. Kim also has anew show coming out on HGTV, so we talk about that along with a fun project s...
36m Mar 22, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 277
Melanie is feeling so much better this week, and you'll be delighted to hear her back in her normal feisty form (particularly where NCAA basketball is concerned). We continue our discussion from a few weeks back about Whoop City (oh, it tickles me), and we also talk about my recent facial - not to mention how this past weekend's PJ Morton concert changed my life a little bit.  But wait! There'...
54m Mar 17, 2022
54m
The Big Boo Cast Bonus Episode with Kari Kampakis
On this week's bonus episode Melanie and I talk with our friend Kari Kampakis. Kari, who lives in Birmingham and is the author of four books, just so happens to be one of our favorite Instagram follows. The mom of four daughters and a graduate of The University of Alabama, Kari has so much wisdom to share about friendship, the dynamics between moms and daughters, the power of being vulnerable a...
36m Mar 15, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 276
Our friend Melanie is still under the weather, but once again she pushed through like a champion so we could get this week's episode handled. And listen - if you like a coherent train of thought, we should probably apologize. We talk about the condition of our eyelashes and the cost of streaming services and what we've been watching and the new sneakers that we both love. Plus, it's Melanie's ...
40m Mar 10, 2022
40m
The Big Boo Cast Bonus Episode with Lucky Peacock Designs
A few months ago Melanie and I decided it would be fun to have conversations with a few of our favorite Instagram influencers, and we're kicking that off today with this BONUS EPISODE. We're talking with Caroline from Lucky Peacock Designs (http://instagram.com/luckypeacockdesigns) , and you've no doubt heard us mention her on the podcast one or 78 times. Caroline posts lots of beautiful interi...
31m Mar 08, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 275
It was a big show choir weekend for the Hudsons, so Melanie and I talk about that as well as her current upper respiratory infection and the fact that Caroline was home for the weekend and set some personal sleeping records. Frankly I respect it. We also discuss a couple of new things Melanie has watched, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Plus, you'll be delighted to know that Melanie has a...
53m Mar 03, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 274
IT'S COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON, EVERYONE, and you will likely hear the joy in our voices as we talk about opening weekend for the Bulldogs and the Aggies. Plus, Melanie has some TV news to share, and we even do a little analysis about generational differences in parenting.  Also, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites - but not before she tells us about a critical spring accessory she's trying t...
48m Feb 24, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 273
Well, if you were hoping to listen to a podcast episode where you can hear about a baptism and a show choir competition, today is your lucky day. Melanie and I talk about both of those things - and also throw in some discussions about Mel's beloved new green juice, my reactions to a few Melanie-recommended products that have prompted me to "Add to Cart," and Mel's new favorite romantic comedy. ...
52m Feb 17, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 272
In this episode Melanie updates us on her hot roller situation and also shares some shocking information re: Perry's feelings for a widely beloved vegetable. I'm still not over it. On top of that, you won't be at all surprised to hear us discuss Jimbo Fisher's apparent affection for the word "clown," and I offer some exciting June's Journey news. Finally, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites...
45m Feb 10, 2022
45m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 271
We recorded this episode waaaaaaay later than normal - like just a few hours ago - so I'm a little pressed for time in terms of an engaging  description. :-) Let's just go with this: skincare procedure thoughts, my 8-wing is fully engaged in a situation at our school, and Melanie has watched some television.  Please do enjoy.  - Our Amazon Shop (http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo) - Become a Pat...
54m Feb 03, 2022
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 270
This week Melanie shares the details of her vampire facial (which is a sentence I never thought I would write). We also talk about our respective weekends, and I share what I feel is an exciting new career path that I've discovered. I take on 2020Boo and 2020Woo (I'm not exactly sure how to type those) on this episode, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Ama...
56m Jan 27, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 269
On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss Caroline's return to College Station along with all the ways I've been living my best home improvement life. And then, because we like to tackle the big problems, we talk about our need for a better shoe system in our closets. As you do.  While Melanie does have an exciting skin care development, she unfortunately has sad situation to report as far ...
46m Jan 20, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 268
We waited until after the National Championship game (congrats, Georgia Bulldogs!) to record this episode, so naturally we talk about the game and all the reasons why we felt like it was the best of college football. We also discuss Melanie's weekend with Caroline and her college friends, plus a new kind of exercise I recently tried for the first time. On top of that, we offer our thoughts on ...
48m Jan 13, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 267
Well, we're kicking off 2022 with some on-brand audio issues (this time on my end - because my microphone didn't connect to Zoom and I didn't think to check it), so we hope that will be a comfort to you. Since we didn't realize that I sounded like I was talking in a canyon, we still enjoyed some lively discussions about home deer and the Chick-fil-A drive-thru and #lowlevelgoals. We also share...
52m Jan 05, 2022
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 266
Well, it's a post-Christmas recap on this week's episode, complete with our thoughts about what we ate and what we watched and what we're looking forward to in this last week of the year.  Also, Melanie shares her thoughts on the Aggies' bowl-game-that-wasn't, and she has a fantastic list of Five Favorites that resulted in me buying not one but two things before we even finished recording.  H...
47m Dec 30, 2021
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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 265
It's our last episode before Christmas, and we spend some time lamenting our respective weather forecasts (that is to say: it's not going to be anywhere close to cold). Also, Melanie shares her recent Paris Hilton fascination as well as an update on Caroline's Christmas break. As always, we wrap up with Five Favorites (it's my turn this week). We hope y'all have the merriest Christmas!  - Our...
52m Dec 23, 2021
52m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 264
This past weekend Melanie went to a wedding and I went to an art exhibit, so clearly we are living Very Fancy Lives. Naturally we talk about All The Fanciness before I recap Alex's Christmas choir concert (a 2021 highlight for me) and we discuss our thoughts on bowl season / the College Football Playoffs. On top of all that, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a delight.  ...
47m Dec 16, 2021
47m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 263
There wasn't as much college football this past weekend, but there was still plenty of real life to talk about, including how our dogs like to encourage us to take them for walks and what we've been watching lately.  Plus, Melanie shares an interesting theory re: a favorite vegetable, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.  Hope y'all enjoy!  - Our Amazon Shop (http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo) ...
47m Dec 09, 2021
47m