The Big Boo Cast

It was the merriest of Christmases for the Shankles and the Hudsons, so this week you'll hear us break down all the holiday festivities as well as chronicle our TV viewing (an area where Melanie and I both have excelled lately). Plus, there's an excerpt from our most recent Patreon episode with our most frequent podcast guest (by a country mile), our dear friend Travis Cottrell.Melanie also talks about a movie she didn't really enjoy, I talk about a movie I adored, we discuss air fryer strategies at length, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon ShopShow Notes:- The Crown on Netflix- Wonka- Top Golf- The Color Purple- our full Patreon episode with Travis- Best in Show- Elise's boiled peanuts recipe- Helen in Birmingham- air fryer liners- Aldi chicken breast filets (sort of reminds us of CFA) (12 minutes in air fryer on 400, flip, 7 more minutes on 400)- Aldi brioche buns (we get the ones without sesame seeds)- Real Housewives Ultimate Girls' Trip RHONY Legacy- Victoria Beckham on Instagram- Kitchen Aid all-purpose shears- Free People colorful quilted vest- heated hand massager- Brother inkjet printer- prints of David Gate's poems- David Gate on InstagramNote: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases.  Sponsors:- Fabric - use this link to apply today- AG1 - use this link for a year's supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase- Masterclass - use this link for a buy one, get one membership- Honeylove - use this link for 20% off- Storyworth - use this link for $10 off

This week you'll hear the riveting details of our Christmas grocery and meal planning, not to mention that we share a lot of strong feelings about meat (I'm just not interested) and seafood (Melanie's not interested). Thankfully though we are both very interested in TV right now, so we talk about that too. Finally, consider yourself warned that we might slightly overshare our feelings about the dynamic between Kathy Hilton and Paris Hilton in Paris in Love. We have so many thoughts about it. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Except it's really Four Favorites this week. It'll all make sense when you listen. Enjoy, everybody!   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide  Show Notes: - Paris in Love on Peacock - Starstruck on HBO - The Color Purple - The Gilded Age on HBO - The Crown on Netflix - Joy to the World Christmas sign - Threshold Cedarwood Musk candle - GAP soft sweater pants - Color WOW Money hair masque - Patreon Really Fancy Live Q&A this month: December 19th at 8:30pm central - Patreon Really Fancy Live Book Club in January: January 30th at 8:30pm central As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases.   Sponsors: - Lume (use code BIGBOO for $5 off a starter pack) - Prose (use this link for 50% off your first subscription order) - ZocDoc - KiwiCo (use this link to get your first month free on any crate line)

This week Melanie and I discuss how I have resumed my travels with June and her journey, Mel's status with games on her phone, and all the TV I've been watching. Plus Melanie shares about a whole new area of interest for Perry and catches us up on her gift wrapping festivities with Gulley. 'Tis the season, etc.We also talk about what's coming up on Patreon (a special announcement about January book club!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes:- June's Journey- The Gilded Age on HBO- American Symphony on Netflix- Soul- French Onion Sliders for a Crowd- Pioneer Woman's Twice-Baked Potatoes- chispas- Time article about Taylor Swift- Merrily We Roll Along- "Love on Top" video- Patreon Really Fancy Live Q&A this month: December 19th at 8:30pm central- How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key- Patreon Really Fancy Live Book Club in January: January 30th at 8:30pm central- Craftspring ornaments - Away large flex suitcase- Alix Earle selfie light- Boot Rescue wipes- The Wanderer bagNote: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases.  Sponsors:- AG1 - use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs- OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off- Mosh - use this link for 20% off plus free shipping on your first six-count trial pack- Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first purchase

This is the maybe the closest Melanie and I have ever cut it in terms of getting an episode out on time, but travel has interfered with our recording schedule this week. The good news, though, is that we had a lot of catching up to do, and recording an episode is a fine way to do that. We cover a lot of ground - my trip to NYC, the kids getting home for Christmas, and our continued deep thoughts and feelings about Taylor and Travis. We also talk about what we have coming up in our January book club on Patreon, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody!   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide  Show Notes: - Foods of NY Tours (Bert was our guide - and the Nolita tour was so much fun) - Merrily We Roll Along (I'm still not over it - my goodness) - Starstruck on Max - Taylor and Travis according to People - funky New York style - our pretend holiday party episode on Patreon - my Sporty Spice outfit from Anthropologie - my aspirational sequined dress - Sharon Hodde Miller on Instagram - How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key - jeffreymixed Instagram account - Nest Hearth Pura fragrance - Taylor Swift watercolors - retro stripe tube socks - Ranger Station Leather & Pine candle Note: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases.   Sponsors: - Stamps (use code BIGBOO for free postage, a four-week trial, and a digital scale) - Helix (use this link and code HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off) - Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOOFREE for free breakfast for life) - Prose (use this link for 50% off your first subscription order)

The Aggies and the Bulldogs have new head football coaches, so this week Melanie and I talk through some of the drama (on the A&M side, especially) surrounding the hiring process and how said drama led to some amusing social media moments. And of course we discuss the Iron Bowl and that last touchdown and how we relate on so many levels to the Auburn heartache. There's also a quick look back at our respective Thanksgivings, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Hope y'all enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes:- Mark Stoops to A&M (not really)- Mike Elko to A&M (really)- Jeff Lebby to State- last TD of the Iron Bowl- last TD of the Iron Bowl called by Japanese announcers- Robbie Williams documentary on Netflix- How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key- 2023 fall casual oversized sweater- Snack Factory spicy ranch pretzel bites- Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur loose setting powder with hyaluronic acid- A New Day silver tote- FP puffer vest dupeNote: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases. Sponsors:- Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order)- Hanna Andersson (use this link for 20% off your first order)- KiwiCo (use this link to get your first month free on any crate line)- Storyworth (use this link to save $10 on your first purchase)- AG1 (use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase)

This week Melanie and I discuss what we won't be cooking for Thanksgiving (here's a hint: TURKEY), as well as the latest with our respective football programs and their coaching searches. We also break down my recent experiences at a couple of concerts, and Melanie shares about some of her post-live show introverting.There's some delightful bonus content at the end of the episode (an excerpt from our recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide Show Notes:- All the Light We Cannot See on Netflix- Melanie's chocolate ice box pudding- 12th Man walk-on kick-off team- Greg Knox rides a four-wheeler into the locker room- Auburn Fansatol- The Crown on Netflix- Travis Kelce article in Wall Street Journal Magazine- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers- set of 4 Santa mugs- Zesica chunky knit pullover 1/4 zip- Bio Ionic long barrel curling iron- Trader Joe's Holiday Unexpected Cheddar spread- Thrive Causemetics Impact-FULL smoothing lipstick in Maya- our most recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic- subscribe to Cole's podcast- follow Cole on InstagramNote: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases. Sponsors:- Masterclass (use this link to get two memberships for the price of one)- AG1 (use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase)- Prose (use this link for 50% off your first subscription order)- Hello Fresh (use code BIGBOOFREE for free breakfast for life)

Melanie and I spent the end of the last week in Bryan / College Station for The Big Boo Bowl (and then the actual A&M / State football game), so between our live show,  all our activities, and then - THEN - BOTH OF OUR HEAD COACHES GETTING FIRED IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD - we have more to talk about on this episode than we can possibly cover. We do our best, but there is going to be a follow-up episode on Patreon where we really dig into the football stuff. There's just so much to process.Also, we recap my first experience at Midnight Yell, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop- 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide - Big Boo Holiday Shop (orders close on Thursday night, November 17th)Show Notes:- Jimbo Fisher fired at Texas A&M- Melanie's campaign for Jimbo's buyout- Zach Arnett fired at Mississippi State- 12th Man Foundation presents a check to Ross Bjork- a picture of the tables- Midnight Yell at A&M- Keurig Slim single serve coffee maker- Mellow Laze slides (also try Gus Mayer)- Three Bird Nest Ophelia oversized denim dress- glass baking dish set with lids- Kerrygold butterNote: As Amazon and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases. Sponsors:Thrive Market (use this link for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift)Mosh (use this link to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first six-count trial pack)Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order)OSEA Malibu (use code BIGBOO for 10% off)

This week Melanie shares one of the more fascinating theories to date about the Aggies' struggles on the football field (I believe we would both give this theory a giant side-eye), and she tells us about her keen deer-counting skills this past weekend. I recap another trip to MIssissippi as well as a full-to-the-brim weekend. Also, we continue our Gift Guide this week, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites (which, FYI, contains one of our favorite podcast moments ever). Hope you enjoy!   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop - Big Boo Christmas Store (a few fun things for holiday happies - only open until November 17th!) Show Notes: - theory about Aggies and nutrition - "220, 221 - whatever it takes" - Lake Street Dive - 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide (this week: hostess gifts + gifts for men and women) - J. Crew striped knit pajama set - heating pad for shoulder and neck - chunky platform loafers - The Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Greek yogurt - camo pants Note: As Amazon influencers and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases.  Sponsors: Helix (use this link and the code HELIXPARTNER20 for 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows) Green Chef (use code BIGBOO250 to get $250 off) ZocDoc (use this link to download the free ZocDoc app) Stamps (use code BIGBOO for a four-week trial, a free digital scale, and free postage)

This is an extra long episode, so you may want to grab a snack before you listen. Melanie and I talk about the recent death of my mother-in-law, Martha, as well as her very joyful funeral this past Monday. Naturally we discuss Melanie's time in College Station (can y'all even believe that she went to College Station?!), and I share about some potato chips that may have changed my life a little bit. Also, we kick off this year's Holiday Gift Guide as we offer some suggestions for teenagers / college kids, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Needless to say, there are a lot of links, so be sure to stretch your clicking finger.Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon ShopShow Notes:- Ben's Pretzels- A&M vs. South Carolina- Jami Crockett from The Snack Show- Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Stuffing potato chips- 2023 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide (next week: gifts for men and women)Five Favorites: - Benefit Fan Fest mascara- car detailing brush- plush viewing stand for iPad / iPhone- color block cardigan- Aerie Anytime Fave oversized shirtNote: As Amazon influencers and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases. Sponsors:- Prose (use this link for your free, in-depth hair consultation and 15% off)- Hanna Andersson (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your first order)- AG1 (use this link to get a free one-year supply of vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase)- Honeylove (use this link for 20% off and tell them that we sent you!)

This week I recap the sweet, sweet agony of the Mississippi State / Arkansas football game (definitely grateful for the win, but my goodness it was painful), and Melanie shares all about her experience at Chi O Songfest in College Station. She also expresses her relief that the Aggies didn't have a game this past weekend. On top of that, I talk about my most recent Sephora trip with our friend Jamie, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.  Hope you enjoy!   - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Clemson vs. Miami - State vs. Arkansas  - State vs. Auburn 2008 - Jalen Milroe - University of Houston vs. Texas  - Gus Mayer in Birmingham - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Five Favorites:  - Tramontina professional fry pan - Grande brow laminate - UGG look-alike platform slippers - Avery pleated wide leg trousers - Winged CBD relaxation gummies Note: As Amazon influencers and LTK affiliate members, we earn income from qualifying purchases.  Sponsors: - AG1 (use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order) - Lume (use code BIGBOO for $5 off a starter pack) - Jenni Kayne (use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order)