The Big Boo Cast

On this week's episode we discuss Melanie's big, fun, eventful weekend in College Station and Round Top as well as my much more home-focused weekend (that is to say: kinda boring but delightful). Mel details all the charms of the Junk Gypsy Prom, and - well, I probably talk way too much about pizza dough and asparagus. We also (naturally) discuss the latest in college baseball, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: our Big Boo Memory Lane episodes on Patreon Ladybird Taco (we love the AGT) Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Sophie's pizza dough recipe A&M drops series to Georgia Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt Chicken Salad Chick Junk Gypsy Prom Rachel Zoe Blue Hills at Round Top Björkstam Hat Co. The Arbors at Round Top Nell Koopman Art High Noon Market Delamora Designs A&M exits March Madness Lemme Creatine Gummies Carmen linen shirt dress BP 157 peptide capsules UBeauty The Sculpt Neck & Decollete treatment - use code MELANIES20 for 20% off Company 5 compass necklace  Sponsors: Bubs Naturals - use code BIGBOO for 20% off AG1 - use this link for a free flavor sampler plus a free bottle of D3+K2 Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any purchase Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 20% off

On this week's episode Melanie and I process the latest SEC baseball developments as well as talk through the events of our respective weekends (Melanie shopped for jean shorts and I had a really bad headache, so clearly it was some top-notch excitement). On top of that, I share some June's Journey news, and we dig into our feelings about Mary Janes.Melanie also offers her thoughts on a Netflix show I mentioned several weeks ago, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope y'all enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Mississippi State at Arkansas Texas A&M at Oklahoma Aggies and Sooners get chippy A&M a 10-seed in March Madness State walks off Tennessee in softball Arkansas wins SEC basketball tourney Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester on Netflix "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - Harry Styles Bubs Collagen Junk Gypsy Prom SNL sketch ("BEEF TALLOW!") June's Journey Dolce Vita Julio slides Shrinking on Apple TV+ Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model on Netflix LED teeth whitening kit Kut from the Kloth camo high rise wide leg barrel pants Scarlet & Gold gingham mock neck State sweatshirt AE super high-waisted relaxed denim short  meat loaf pan GAP shorts that Melanie mentions  Sponsors: Mint Mobile - use this link to shop plans Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free sample pack with any order Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off plus a free $60 gift Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off

Melanie and I recorded this week's episode approximately four minutes after I walked in the door from our family Spring Break trip, so you'll hear all about said trip (so many rollercoasters) as well as Caroline's travel woes and Melanie and P's night out at a concert.We also discuss college baseball (because of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Universal Orlando scopolamine Velocicoaster Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness Grace Valentine NEEDTOBREATHE Bre Kennedy Love Story on Hulu A&M and LSU go to triple overtime Lemme Tone metabolism gummies Stila liquid eye shadow GAP Ultrasoft denim horseshoe overalls Takeya Actives water bottle Buck Mason white slub easy crew  Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off AG1 - use code BIGBOO for our special offer Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide until March 15th

Well, Melanie has been to Dallas, I have been to Auburn, and we have both watched our fair share of college baseball in our ongoing efforts to keep up with the Aggies and the Bulldogs. Naturally we talk through our most memorable moments from the weekend, including a Popeye's experience that I'll hold near and dear to my heart forevermore.We also talk about what we've been watching and listening to, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Mississippi State vs. UCLA in baseball Brian O'Connor alas, USM took the Tuesday night game There(4) Gathering LaLaLand Cafe The Graduate in Auburn Ella and Aubie Bridgerton on Netflix Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Carol Burnett Tuesday Date Night The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage Nike Vomero Premium heavy duty metal tongs wide leg pants with crochet detail  Aerie Go-To sweatshirt  peppermint dish soap Sponsors: Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit ZocDoc - use this link to book an appointment today Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life

They celebrate college baseball sweeps and relive extra-inning game drama. They gush over Olympic moments, from Johnny Gaudreau to Alysa Liu’s joyful skating. They debate rare collectibles versus sentimental keepsakes and share tips for making Helen reservations in Birmingham. Favorites include a devotional practice, a cozy Lola blanket, and a copper peptide cream.

They celebrate the start of college baseball season with a lively Starkville opening day recap and game chatter. Weekend adventures include ranch life, a San Antonio rodeo, and hosting friends. They react to figure skating controversies and Olympic comebacks. Hair tools, reading The Bronze Horseman, and a Five Favorites rundown of hummus, crackers, car polishers, cozy sweatshirts, and sweater pants also pop up.

This week Melanie has some thoughts and feelings about A&M's parking situation at basketball games, I have (once again) fried some chicken, and both of us are delighted by the prospect of college baseball's opening weekend (as well as captivated by the winter Olympic games - where we have both become experts in a wide array of events thanks to several consecutive minutes of viewing). We also talk about Super Bowl commercials (GET THEE BEHIND US, Manscaped), what we've been reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Napa Flats Bistro in College Station Abbey Yung Method A&M vs. Florida basketball game Hush & Whisper in Bryan, TX skiathlon Charles Cross Rocket Mortgage commercial Raisin Bran commercial  Bud Light commercial Hellman's commercial Instacart commercial Lay's commercial Doordash commercial The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage The Bronze Horseman by Paulina Simons Opal ice machine Visoone progressive readers Mona linen shirt dress side striped cotton leggings Inn Beauty extreme cream eye cream Sponsors: OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide with your first order Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item for life AG1 - use this link for a free flavor sampler, a free AGZ sampler, and a free welcome kit Mint Mobile - use this link for the special offer

On this week's episode I recount a very exciting Step Sing weekend in our family, Melanie shares a delicious new dip discovery, and we both try to make our peace with who we didn't know at the Grammys.As always we deal with the low-level hum of a leaf blower (and a vacuum!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: hot dirty martini dip Shrinking on Apple TV+ Family of Spies Samford Step Sing People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix our Patreon episode on counterweights Alex's fraternity's Step Sing performance (they won!) Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo Hank Williams, Jr. The Criterion Channel David's new socks OXO Good Grips peeler Think Royln clear stadium bag (less than $30, final sale) Valentine's slippers Helen Bayonet Sponsors: ZocDoc - use this link to find and book a doctor today Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item for life Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide from now until February 25th

On this week's podcast episode, in the midst of unusually cold temperatures in San Antonio and Birmingham, Melanie and I discuss recent NFL developments (not our regular wheelhouse), Indiana's national championship, and - what we've all been waiting for - an update from Melanie on the racoons next door. Hydrate, grab a snack, and settle in, everyone.We also talk about Melanie's return to World War II books, David interrupts our recording not once but twice (the Hudsons were trying to get some business-y things handled), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Melanie's capelet heating pad Broncos and Patriots play in a blizzard Ann Michael Maye on IG Indiana wins national championship Fernando Mendoza's bruised arm David Thomas and Sissy Goff, the kindest people who have ever lived bandana fringe jacket Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn cast recording of Ragtime Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow L'Oreal Elvive 8-Second Wonder Water hair treatment ODODOS drawstring leggings Ghirardhelli Double Chocolate hot chocolate mix We the Free Libre wide leg cords To the Peak quarter zip Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Mint Mobile - click here for special offer Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any order

On this week's episode Melanie rejoices about the trajectory of Aggie basketball, and I continue to be filled with hope about Mississippi State baseball. We talk about a couple of memorable life events that happened with my college friends this past week, and Melanie shares about a show that she and Perry have watched.Melanie also recaps how she tried on every pair of jeans she owns, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop New Patreon episode about the January/February issue of Southern Living Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Aggie basketball beats the Longhorns State's women beat Kentucky The Terminal List: Dark Wolf king cakes Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer Catherine boyfriend jeans Free People penny flares Adi mid-rise jeans Risen jeans Favorite dress in some years evening bag 20 Mule Team Borax lymphatic contour brush rattan sideboard Sponsors: Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off plus free shipping Homeserve - use this link to find the plan that's right for you AG1 - use this link for free travel packs and free vitamins