The Big Boo Cast, Episode 260
If you're wondering if we talk in this episode about Mississippi State's comeback win against the Auburn Tigers, you'd better believe we do - not to mention that we break down a big high school football milestone from this past weekend, and Melanie comes through with her side eyes and I see yous. We also discuss an exciting new cracker option and Adele's CBS special (this is going to be our to...
52m Nov 18, 2021
52m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 259
We kick off this episode with an Alex update and then follow it up with a Caroline / College Station update. Melanie also recaps her time at the A&M / Auburn game and shares a few side eyes and I see yous before she fills us in on the latest with Mabel. As always, we have Five Favorites (my turn this time) - complete with my personal jeans philosophy for colder weather.  Enjoy, everybody!  -...
48m Nov 11, 2021
48m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 258
It was a weekend-o-wins on the football front (well, Texas A&M had a bye week, so that just means Melanie was extra relaxed), so naturally we had lots to talk about in this episode regarding The Sports. Plus, Melanie shares an update on Mabel, who has spent the last several days getting some really good care at the vet (we love you, Mabes).  There's also some closet clean-out news (Mel's favor...
49m Nov 04, 2021
49m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 257
Melanie and I cover some ground in this episode; we move from our respective trips to Trader Joe's to Alex's Senior Night to college football (side eyes! I see yous!) to the second part of our holiday gift guide. You'll find all the links in our show notes, but if it's easier for you, you can also find the gift guide links in this Google doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/173IEXrE_JftMwEDt...
1hr 3m Oct 28, 2021
1hr 3m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 256
This is episode is chock-full-o-fun: a quick recap of our live show in Nashville, plus some reflections on this past weekend's college football activity (we need not speak of the State / Alabama game). Are there Side Eyes and I See Yous? OF COURSE THERE ARE. Also, we have the first installment of our Holiday Gift Guide on this episode - gifts for teenage girls and guys - because we know that i...
54m Oct 21, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 255
Naturally we kick off this week's episode with Melanie's recap of the A&M / Alabama game, which was all manner of memorable for her (and most people who love college football, I would add). We also break down other big match-ups from this past weekend, complete with Side Eyes and I See Yous. Plus, we discuss some recent TikTok fascinations (for me), and I share my Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all...
55m Oct 14, 2021
55m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 254
Since The Big Boo Bowl was this past weekend, we obviously have a few Mississippi State vs. A&M-specific things to discuss on this episode (spoiler alert: the game turned out to be an early birthday present for me). Melanie also offers her Side Eyes of the Week, along with a new segment that features the applause function on her little gadget that has primarily booed up until this point. We al...
55m Oct 07, 2021
55m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 253
It wasn't really a fantastic college football weekend for either of us, but we still have ourselves some laughs in this episode. After all, Caroline was home for a couple of days, Alex celebrated his senior homecoming, and Melanie assembled a fine assortment of side eyes as she watched Saturday's games.  Also, you'll hear a clip of our recent Patreon conversation with our friend Ree Drummond, ...
49m Sep 30, 2021
49m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 252
On this episode we recap our time together at the first-ever Big Boo live event - and oh, was it ever a blast. We also share our college football thoughts, including Melanie's Side Eyes of the Week. If you kept up with State's game last weekend, her first side-eye will not surprise you. We also talk about Melanie's newfound proficiency at Snapchat, and she shares her Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'...
53m Sep 23, 2021
53m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 251
There was oh-so-much college football to talk about on this week's episode, so we hit the ground running re: the Aggies and the Razorbacks and the Cy-Hawk game. Oh, and re: the cat at the Miami game because that rescue operation was, in Melanie's words, the play of the week. We also discuss our uncertainty about how to pose in some pictures we're having made (I'm traveling to Texas this Thursd...
51m Sep 16, 2021
51m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 250
College football is here, and we are here for it. On this episode we break down (some) of this past weekend's football news, including my Bulldogs, Melanie's Aggies, and the latest with Alex's high school team. What a time! We also talk about Hazel's most recent trip to the vet and some exciting Perry-related developments. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all!  - Our Am...
49m Sep 09, 2021
49m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 249
On this episode Melanie shares all the details about moving Caroline to A&M: the packing, the unpacking, the gallery wall-ing, and the goodbye-ing. We also talk about the start of Alex's senior football season and the fact that college football is finally upon us. We are delighted. Finally, I tell Melanie about a recent experience with some chicken wings (obviously it was not easy for her to l...
54m Sep 02, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 248
We recognize that there has been a lot of build-up, but this is the last episode we recorded before Melanie and Perry took Caroline to A&M. Next week we'll have the whole run-down from packing the truck to unloading at the dorm to saying good-bye, but this week we have a lot fun memories - and lo, some humor - from Caroline's last week at home.  Also on this episode: Alabama Rush TikTok, my on...
48m Aug 26, 2021
48m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 247
This week Melanie shares some of her goals for after Caroline leaves for college, and clearly she's going to be living on the edge because one of those goals is refinishing the top of her dining room table. We also discuss Melanie's feelings about her birthday last week and all the ways we still feel 26.  Plus, much to our delight, we have a college football preseason top 25 poll to talk about...
53m Aug 19, 2021
53m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 246
This week Melanie updates us on Caroline's Fish Camp experience, and I talk about the restorative powers of the lake. We also discuss how a recent book promotion video has taught me some hard truths about the current state of my face.  And on top of all that: we process Alex's last first day of high school, and Melanie shares her Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!  - Our Amazon Shop (http://...
54m Aug 12, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 245
This week Melanie reminisces about Fish Camp (she also explains what Fish Camp is), I talk about my 24-ish hours in Nashville this past weekend, and we both dig a little deeper into our feelings about 80's music. Which is interesting because I didn't necessarily think I had many feelings about 80's music. Also, Melanie reveals a new Netflix fave, and I share my Five Favorites for the week.  H...
52m Aug 05, 2021
52m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 244
Sometimes life is so uneventful that we talk about cereal, and then other times there's a news leak during SEC Media Days that the SEC might expand to include Texas and Oklahoma. That is to say: we're not talking about cereal this week, everyone. And also I would like to introduce you to a little something I like to call MELANIE HAS SOME THOUGHTS.  In addition to the SEC news, we discuss TV (T...
54m Jul 29, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 243
This week - following last week's discussion about cereal - we really step it up and talk about Melanie's recent eye doctor appointment. Up next week: favorite soups.  The eye doctor appointment isn't all there is, though: we also discuss Martha's recent 90th birthday party, the second season of Never Have I Ever, and a pre-birthday trip Melanie is taking with her friends Gulley and Jamie. Plu...
59m Jul 22, 2021
59m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 242
So it hasn't been the most eventful week for us, but that doesn't stop us from finding new and exciting things to talk about - like favorite cereals, favorite milk, and I'm not even kidding about those first two things. We also discuss Melanie's most recent trip to the ranch and the extended quality time Hazel and I spent in the car last week. On top of all that, Melanie updates us on Dorm Pre...
54m Jul 15, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 241
I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE HEARD, but Mississippi State won the college baseball National Championship last week in Omaha, so Melanie and I talk just a *little* *bit* about that on this week's episode. We also discuss the fact that lo, the Olympics are almost upon us, which means that Melanie will be living her best life as she learns about all the Meaningful Life Stories and cheers for athletes ...
55m Jul 08, 2021
55m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 240
Last week we took a little time off from the podcast, and we had ourselves some adventures, we did. Melanie and Caroline went to a resort for a Mother / Daughter getaway, and Alex and I went to Omaha to see Mississippi State play in the College World Series. So, you probably won't be surprised to hear Melanie and I talk about all the things related to both trips on this episode - including my e...
58m Jul 01, 2021
58m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 239
We are always so happy when our good friend Travis Cottrell (http://traviscottrell.com) joins us on the podcast, and TODAY'S THE DAY. In what turned out to be an extra-long episode, we talk about closet clean-outs and furniture shipping delays and college baseball (update since we recorded: Mississippi State is going to the College World Series!).  We also discuss our kids (the Cottrells and t...
1hr 6m Jun 17, 2021
1hr 6m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 238
This week Melanie shares all about her trip to A&M for Caroline's New Student Conference (to use baseball terminology, it was a real home run). We also talk about TV (I finished watching Breaking Bad and HAVE SOME THOUGHTS), and we dig into our current summer reading situations.  Plus, we discuss our current state of contentment with our beauty products (I KNOW), and it's Melanie's turn for Fi...
58m Jun 10, 2021
58m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 237
Well, Caroline has graduated from high school, which is shocking considering that it seems like yesterday when she was telling Alex about "bad twaffic" in "San Antone-yo" on an early episode of the podcast. Anyway, Melanie brings us up to speed on the graduation festivities, and we also talk about last week at the SEC baseball tournament as well as some of Melanie's initial reactions to the Fri...
47m Jun 03, 2021
47m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 236
It's a big week for The Big Boo Cast: Caroline's high school graduation and the SEC Baseball Tournament. Not that those two things are of equal importance, of course (I mean, graduation = milestone). But Melanie and I talk about graduation and the tournament and TV and so much more on this week's episode. We also discuss an exciting new find in the way of summer shorts, and Melanie shares her ...
50m May 27, 2021
50m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 235
This week we talk about the different ways we're aware that MAY, IT IS UPON US - graduation and office clean-out for me, Caroline's soccer all-star game and pre-graduation festivities for Melanie. Melanie also shares an exciting new charcuterie idea (GENIUS), and I talk about some shorts that are suddenly everywhere and clearly taking summer by storm. We also discuss what we're watching (of co...
55m May 20, 2021
55m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 234
Well, it was a formal event extravaganza for Caroline this past weekend in San Antonio, and on this episode Melanie and I spend some time breaking down the details. We also talk about college baseball (such a surprise this time of year, right?) and Alex's spring football practice. On top of all that, we discuss what we've been watching this past week as well as some celebrity news that has int...
54m May 13, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 233
In this episode we talk about the strange adjustment to speaking in public again, and we also discuss this past weekend's baseball series between the Aggies and the Bulldogs (spoiler alert: the winner was a team wearing maroon). Plus, we break down some of the events surrounding Alex's junior prom - and, on a much grander scale, how the pictures of Alex Drummond's wedding were the gift we didn'...
54m May 06, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 232
The two of us had fairly boring weekends, but that didn't stop us from rambling about our everyday concerns: our (previously undeclared) fondness for certain Old Spice products, our difficulties finding (and ordering) some products we really love, and our realizations that certain pandemic practices may have changed us in ways we didn't expect. Also, we talk about how I've rediscovered a 70's ...
53m Apr 29, 2021
53m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 231
This week we talk about Melanie's long-standing feud with a large electronics store, the highlights of this past Sunday's State / Ole Miss baseball game, and a couple of new recipes we've recently tried. We also discuss our personal comforter and duvet preferences, our feelings about matte vs. dewy finishes with make-up, and I share my latest round of Five Favorites. What a thrill. What a time...
57m Apr 22, 2021
57m
Big Boo Five Questions with Annie F. Downs
It was such a treat for Melanie and me to close out Five Questions - a six-week bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - with our longtime friend Annie F. Downs (http://anniefdowns.com) . Annie is a podcaster, a New York Times bestselling author, and an Instagram delight. We loved getting to reminisce about our old blogging days (Bloglines and Google Reader, anyone?) and the first few years of Annie'...
37m Apr 19, 2021
37m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 230
Here's what I'll say about this week's episode: it's a whole lot. Melanie and I both talk about our weekends, I offer a (nerdy) update on my June's Journey progress, and then we both share graduation gift ideas. It's that time of year, y'all. Plus, Melanie shares her Five Favorites, and the end result of all of that content is a pretty long podcast episode. We'll be back on Monday with our fin...
59m Apr 15, 2021
59m
Big Boo Five Questions with Lisa Jackson
This week on the fifth installment of Five Questions - a six-week bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Lisa Jackson, who just so happens to be our literary agent. Lisa works in Colorado Springs with Alive Literary Agency, and I know Melanie would agree that, in so many ways, she is the wind beneath our writing wings. You might even convince us to sing a duet about how much we l...
33m Apr 12, 2021
33m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 229
We have a special guest on this week's episode, and we couldn't be happier about it. Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso (http://instagram.com/sharonsaysso) ) has taken Instagram by storm over the last few months - she is a funny, wise, non-partisan former government teacher - and she has created such a beautiful online community. Melanie and I have gotten such a kick out of following her and learnin...
58m Apr 08, 2021
58m
Big Boo Five Questions with Elizabeth Passarella
This week on Five Questions - a six-week bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Elizabeth Passarella (http://elizabethpassarella.com) , a contributing editor at Southern Living magazine and the author of Good Apple: Tales of a Southern Evangelical in New York (https://amzn.to/3shOeTt) . We started this conversation a few weeks ago on Episode 224, so we are delighted to bring you ...
28m Apr 05, 2021
28m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 228
We're back with a new regular episode after a week away, and we catch up on all manner of things: Caroline's last soccer game, the weather in Alabama, college baseball, and what we've been watching.  We also discuss what we're thinking about cooking for Easter, a new hidden object game that has captured my fancy, and Melanie's latest round of Five Favorites. Last thing: don't miss our latest ...
52m Apr 01, 2021
52m
Big Boo Five Questions with Retha Nichole
This week on Five Questions - a bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Retha Nichole (http://rethanichole.com) , our favorite life and business coach who also happens to be the business manager for our podcast. Retha has a way of cutting straight through excuses and procrastination and helping people not just see their goals - but figure out how to make forward progress. So wheth...
31m Mar 29, 2021
31m
Big Boo Five Questions with Laura Tremaine
This week on Five Questions - our new bonus series of The Big Boo Cast - we're talking with Laura Tremaine (http://lauratremaine.com) , our longtime blog friend and newly published author. Laura is insightful, honest, and she has had such an interesting journey from blogging to podcasting to writing a book. We had an absolute blast talking with her. And just a reminder: there's no regular epis...
36m Mar 22, 2021
36m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 227
On this week's episode Melanie and I talk about how we're dealing with the things that signal Ye Olde Passage of Time - like Caroline's dorm room decor and Alex's 18th birthday. We also discuss some things we've been watching, and I of course feel like I need to rehash some recent Mississippi State baseball developments. Just a heads up about next week: on Monday we'll have the latest installm...
52m Mar 18, 2021
52m
Big Boo Five Questions with Erin Moon
If you're wondering why in the world you're seeing a new podcast episode on a Monday, here's why. Melanie and I are doing a bonus series called Five Questions with some of our favorite writers - and some of our favorite people who are connected to our writing life. These are shorter, 25-ish to 30-ish minute episodes that we hope will brighten your day and encourage you, too.  This week we're t...
32m Mar 15, 2021
32m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 226
On this week's episode we discuss Melanie's Spring Break getaway in Dallas, along with how breezy (not) I was on Alex's first college tour at Samford. We also talk about a couple of fun things I found at Target - and a TV show I recently watched and enjoyed. And just in case you're wondering: we oh-so-briefly discuss the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah, but this is not the episode where ...
55m Mar 11, 2021
55m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 225
It's quite a week on Ye Olde Podcast: Melanie shares an AT&T update, I reminisce about the South Central Bell customer service reps of my formative years, and Melanie gets us up to speed on Caroline's most recent soccer games.  Also, I overshare about Mississippi State's baseball series against Tulane, but I trust you've grown to expect this kind of thing. And to top it all off, we have a lon...
59m Mar 04, 2021
59m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 224
It seems like it's been forever since we last said these words, but college baseball season is here! On this episode we talk about opening weekend for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, and we also discuss our weekend outings to the State / Alabama women's basketball game (me) and the San Antonio rodeo (Mel). Plus, Mel shares some ways we can all jump in and help Texans who are recovering from last w...
1hr Feb 25, 2021
1hr
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 223
This week we talk all about Melanie's Winter Extravaganza (TM) in San Antonio, which leads to a discussion about potential winter meals and our preparation (or lack thereof) for winter weather snacks. I also chronicle my Marvel Movie Plan (also TM but not really), and you'll be delighted (though not at all surprised) to hear me confuse the Captain America and Captain Marvel movies when I discus...
58m Feb 18, 2021
58m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 222
On this week's episode Melanie teaches us a new word related to real estate, and I talk about three exciting discoveries from my most recent writing weekend at a local Hampton Inn. We also discuss our thoughts about how dogs perceive time. And while we didn't plan it, Melanie offers her thoughts on blazers (I'm still thinking about what she said), and she also shares her Five Favorites - which...
1hr 1m Feb 11, 2021
1hr 1m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 221
Be advised that you may get whiplash from this week's episode; we are all over the place with our topics. We move from discussing the new Buc-ee's in Birmingham to Melanie's new liver supplements to the fact that I read two books in 24 hours to Melanie's determination to solve her family's TV streaming issues once and for all. And at the end of this episode, you'll hear an excerpt from our rec...
1hr 6m Feb 04, 2021
1hr 6m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 220
On this episode Melanie shares her thoughts on a recent soccer game - and how she suffered after insisting that Caroline needed to stretch afterwards. We recap inaugural fashion (A BALM TO MY SOUL), and we spend some time speculating about JLo's skincare routine (whatever it is, IT WORKS).  Melanie also has some new products to tell us about (my favorite!), and on top of that, she tells us abo...
59m Jan 28, 2021
59m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 219
Well, this is just the fanciest of the episodes. We talk about vegetables, whether or not we're bothered by food odors, our struggle to make better meal choices, and how we like to achieve volume in our hair using a chip clip. We also talk about how sometimes giving up is the best option, Melanie's new method of chronicling what she reads, and my most recent round of Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'...
59m Jan 21, 2021
59m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 218
On this episode we spend some time making predictions about the National Championship game, and then we move into deeper subjects like eyebrow pencils, what we love about libraries, and additional low-level goals for 2021. We also talk about Melanie's completely accurate assessment of the Living Proof Dry Volume Blast (I finally tried it!), my quest for the perfect hair towel, and Melanie's (D...
54m Jan 14, 2021
54m
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 217
Consider this episode a celebration of the arrival of Twenty Twenty-Fun, because we have lots of happy football news and happy movie news and even some happy salad news.  Yes. I said "salad."  We also talk about our low-level goals for the new year, our favorite crunchy vegetables (THIS IS AN IMPORTANT TOPIC), and last but not least, my current Five Favorites. So, as you can see, 2021 is off ...
59m Jan 06, 2021
59m