{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"The Big Boo Cast, Episode 499","description":"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.\n\nWe also discuss what we're enjoying about the World Cup, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.\n\nEnjoy, everybody!\n\nJoin Us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/bigboo)\nOur Amazon Shop (http://amazon.com/shop/bigboo)\n Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a few left! (https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/bigboo/big-boo-dallas-2026)\nIf you'd like to listen online, you can do that here (https://audioboom.com/channels/5042565-the-big-boo-cast) .\n\nShow Notes:\n\nmosquito repellent bracelets (https://amzn.to/49Y7VYE)\nCalpak backpack we both love (https://go.shopmy.us/p-63023329)\npacking cubes (https://amzn.to/3S7THOM)\nthe Spurs had a bit of a melt down (https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/spurs-collapse-game-4-nba-finals-rcna349564)\nMen's College World Series (https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/baseball/d1/oklahoma-beats-georgia-texas-eliminates-alabama-mcws)\nBen McDonald (https://www.instagram.com/realbenmcdonald/)\nKyle Peterson (https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/peterson_kyle/)\nDip - garlic & herb Boursin cheese (https://on.ltk.com/+qjXKDiMjs-1qdupIBVAuRg) , fig preserves (https://on.ltk.com/+1owvhU0beFTKl7MIgANUPQ) , hot honey (https://on.ltk.com/+krHmhNnRrlSJqeUIPYS7Hw) , pistachio nuts (https://on.ltk.com/+UpLj1kggUe6BAa29W1XhYA)\ncracked black pepper Triscuits (https://on.ltk.com/+4943NdoRcynO_Cs5xIaydA)\nCord Rager (https://soonersports.com/sports/baseball/roster/cord-rager/19886)\nJoey Volchko (https://georgiadogs.com/sports/baseball/roster/joey-volchko/10344)\nFreddy and the World Cup (https://x.com/FreddyLA7)\nLawrence, Kansas and the Algerian soccer team (../../../../)\nthe Japanese tourist in the Mexican restaurant (https://x.com/japan_nobunaga/status/2065362475172892886)\nThe Four Seasons on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81750702)\nBraden Montgomery's walk-off for the White Sox (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCEBE3AJK4I)\nCostco blueberry sourdough bread (https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/113983746-kirkland-signature-blueberry-sourdough-bread)\ncotton tablecloths for mahjong (https://amzn.to/4vKeeaw)\nHoneyLove CrossFlex activity bra (https://go.shopmy.us/p-62331018)\nFree Assembly set (shirt (https://go.shopmy.us/p-64442340) and ruffle shorts (https://go.shopmy.us/p-64442721) )\nSkinnyDipped dark chocolate peanut butter cups (https://on.ltk.com/+ApsjUki6LtE4hkIMCoSnGQ)\nPatreon Book Club (http://patreon.com/bigboo) with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (https://amzn.to/3Q4FEJd) on June 30th\n\n  Sponsors:\n\nMint Mobile (http://mintmobile.com/bigboo) - use this link for their special offer\nLaundry Sauce (http://laundrysauce.com) - use code BIGBOO for 20% off your order\nDrink LMNT (http://drinklmnt.com/boo) - use this link for a free sample pack with any purchase\nBoll and Branch (http://bollandbranch.com/bigboo) - get 20% off sitewide with code BIGBOO","author_name":"The Big Boo Cast","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5042565-the-big-boo-cast","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/38144818/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}