The Big Boo Cast

We have such a treat for y'all in the first half of this episode: a visit with our dear friend Erin Moon, who regularly brightens our days on Instagram and on The Bible Binge podcast. Erin and I share an obsession related to one of our very favorite musicians, and it seemed like a good idea to have her on the podcast and hash that thing out for posterity. The second half of this episode is a little bit of a catch-up for Melanie and me; we talk about some music I'm loving and a recipe from Melanie's friend Kim that has changed Alex Hudson's life forever. Melanie also shares her reactions to the Fyre documentary we talked about on the last episode, and she coins a new word that we are sure to hold close in our hearts forever. Hope y'all enjoy! Show Notes: - Maggie Rogers' new album, Heard It in a Past Life (there's an explicit version and a clean version; we recommend the clean version) - Maggie Rogers on Current Mood - John Mayer singing "It's My House" - John Mayer singing "XO" - O Heavy Lightness - a Lenten guide and devotional by our good friend Erin Moon - The Swipe Up - Erin's very informative and delightful newsletter - Erin Moon's Instagram (SUCH A TREAT) - Ben Platt's "Bad Habit" - Ben Platt's "Ease My Mind" - Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened - Everything Yolanda Hadid Eats in a Day - French Onion Beef Sliders for a Crowd (note from Sophie: I made these earlier this week, and Alex declared them the best thing I've ever made. And don't feel like you need to splurge on gruyere. I made some of them with cheddar, and they were SUPER tasty.) Sponsor: - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for 40% off your first subscription box)

This is the second part of the conversation we started on episode 130, and I have to say that this part is really of no substance at all (but oh, did we have fun). We talk about a new product Melanie loves, an old product Melanie loves again, and my recent descent into a YouTube rabbit hole. We also discuss the books we're working on and actually settle on a title for mine even though we can't say a whole lot about it. So there's some mild vague-ery - but there are also laughs aplenty. It's a shorter-than-usual episode, but hopefully it packs a punch. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - Vidalia Onion Chop Wizard - The Weighted Blanket - Frankincense Oil - Edie Wadsworth's Instagram - Sophie's YouTube Rabbit Hole: Safiya Nygaard Melts A Bunch of Candles Together Safiya Nygaard Melts A Bunch of Eyeshadow Together Safiya Nygaard Melts A Bunch of Lipstick Together Architectural Digest Goes To Famous People's Houses Sweet Digs on Refinery 29 - And by special request, Melanie drags a (dead) wild hog into the brush.    Sponsors: - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for 40% off your first subscription box) - Green Chef (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off your first box) - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off your first order)

Well, as we often do, we spend a lot of time in this episode talking about our recent experiences in the wild and also the nature. Okay. So it's not necessarily our norm. But we definitely discuss our somewhat out-of-the-ordinary weekend excursions. We also talk about some things we've watched and liked, some pants with which I am SMITTEN, and so very, very, very many sneakers - sneakers we like, sneakers we think we might like, and sneakers we appreciate though we would not wear them. You can't even imagine how riveting it is. :-) Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes: - A Simple Favor (Melanie says it's not kid- or teenager-friendly) - Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (Sophie says it's not kid-friendly - there is language) - BP Knit Crop Wide Leg Pants - Steve Madden sneakers (so much pattern - so fun for the young'uns) - Golden Goose Sneakers - Golden Goose Knock-offs - New Balance Women's 574 - Brooks Glycerins (Sophie's beloved walking shoe) - Adidas Flashback Sneakers Sponsors: - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for 40% off your first subscription box) - Myro (promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your first order) - ZOLA (promo code BIGBOO for your free wedding website and $50 off your registry)

It's our first episode of 2019, and in it we certainly enjoy our fair share of pontificating: about age, about Christmas traditions (CAREFUL IF YOUR SMALL CHILDREN ARE LISTENING), about Melanie's exciting new ice option, and about the National Championship game. We also talk about Melanie's repeat viewing of Friday Night Lights, hear her reaction to Tidying Up, and dig into ALL MY MANY THOUGHTS about Surviving R. Kelly (seriously - if talking about trauma is difficult for you, you'll want to skip this part of the episode). Finally, we come back around to some sunshine and break down a few of the reasons we loved (loved!) Mary Poppins Returns. So. There's some silly stuff. There's some serious stuff. And there's a whole lot of in between. Enjoy, y'all - and happy 2019! Show Notes: - Opal Icemaker - Friday Night Lights - Tidying Up - Mary Poppins Returns Sponsors: - Care.com (promo code BIGBOO for 30% off premium membership) - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first subscription box)

Travis is here! I feel like that's all we need to say about this episode, really. Because Travis being with us means that we talk about kids and sports and Christmas traditions and concession stand food and our favorite moments of 2018. Basically it's an hour (and change) of talking about everything and nothing with one of our very favorite friends. Enjoy, y'all - and Merry Christmas! Show Notes: - The Cottrell Family Christmas Picture - Angela's Chocolate Gravy Recipe - Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls - Amy Hannon's Love, Welcome, Serve - Pioneer Woman's Chicken Spaghetti - Salted Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark - Hamilton Chicago - Kelly Corrigan's Tell Me More - Ben Rector's Magic Tour - Harry Connick, Jr.'s New Orleans Tricentennial Tour - The Great British Baking Show - Worship Together Conference - Living Proof Live - Leslie Odom Jr.'s Simply Christmas - Travis' Ring the Bells - A Johnnyswim Christmas Sponsors: FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for two weeks free)

So it's only been a few days since the last episode, but here's the second part of the conversation we started on episode 126. We jump straight into a discussion about skin care - which includes an update on some new methods we're trying and Melanie's evaluation of her new products from The Ordinary. It's the skincare deep end, and I think it's safe to say that it's one of our favorite places to be. We also talk about Melanie's recent trip to New England, what we've been watching over the last month, and why everyone needs to go to a Ben Rector concert. Enjoy, y'all! - Jamie Golden's Instagram - Sunday Riley's CEO Moisturizer - Kate Somerville's Exfolikate - Clarisonic Mia Prima - LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream - the ordinary ascorbic acid 8% + alpha arbutin - grown alchemist hydra repair day cream - Hummingbird Farms Unscented Heavy Cream - the ordinary granactive 5% retinoid  - the ordinary aha 30% peeling solution - jade roller - Thrive Eye Brightener - Dumplin' - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Bodyguard - The Princess Switch  - Harry Connick, Jr. Tour - Ben Rector Magic Tour Sponsors: - Little Passports - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) - care of (promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first month of personalized care of vitamins) - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off)

Real life has been FULL SPEED AHEAD the last few weeks; between traveling and speaking stuff and keeping up with our people, there hasn't been a lot of time for podcasting. So, this episode is part one of our Official Late November / Early December Catch-up. We talk about my most recent shopping trip with Martha, our respective Thanksgivings, and of course, our Bulldogs and our Aggies. Because I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but my Bulldogs won the Egg Bowl 35-3. And - just a guess - you're probably very aware that Melanie's Aggies beat LSU in a game FOR THE AGES, a seven overtime thriller in College Station. So, sit back and wrap some presents (or not) and drink some hot chocolate (or not) and prepare yourself for so many thoughts. Seriously. It's a lot of thoughts. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes:  - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando - Mississippi State’s win over Ole Miss - Texas A&M’s win over LSU Sponsors: - Poshmark (download the app and use promo code "BIGBOO5" for $5 off your first order) - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) - PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks) - PEX

Here's the second installment of our 2018 Gift Guide, this time with lots of options for women and men. You could also refer to this installment as HERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS WE LIKE and also HERE ARE THINGS WE WILL LIKELY PURCHASE FOR OUR HUSBANDS. So see? The gift guide serves a lot of purposes. We also do a quick recap of this past Saturday's football games because precious is the day when both the Aggies and the Bulldogs are victorious. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we especially hope that your Thanksgiving is full of time with the people you love most. We're so grateful for y'all! Show Notes: The Princess Switch Dumplin' trailer Gifts for women: - Brooks Running Greenlight Capri - Able Cascade lariat necklace - Able Hana Wallet - The Merly denim jacket - Granda bowl by Able 30% off FashionABLE with code ABLE30 at checkout plus free shipping - Nordstrom Kennebunk Bliss plush throw - Noonday Collection Wildflower Clutch - Nikki Cade Map Maker Commuter Clutch (what Sophie is using now and loving) - Yeti rambler 14 oz insulated coffee mug - Hydroflask coffee mug - Lune & Aster Destination Nudes Eyeshadow Palette (code JETSET if you spend $100 or more at bluemercury.com and you get 10 free samples) - Natori Nirvana midi robe - Moxie Leather Bar Necklace - Shhhhowercap  - Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Candle - Asos hand knitted chunky scarf - Lodge 6 quart enamel Dutch oven - FabFitFun subscription (use the promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first box) - Facetory - Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Socks - BaBylissPRO Tourmaline Titanium 3000 Dryer Gifts for men: - Worx jawsaw - Howler flannel shirt - Bose Soundlink micro bluetooth speaker - Under Armour ColdGear Reactor Vest - Warthog knife sharpener - Duke Cannon lip balm - Barrington leather money clip - Shelta hats - The Osprey - Surefire LED keychain light - Digital Tire Pressure Gauge, Lantoo 150PSI with 5 In 1 Rescue Tools - Patagonia better sweater quarter zip pullover  - Kindle Paperwhite Sponsors: - Little Passports - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) - PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks) - PEX

I don't even know, y'all. Somehow in trying to correct something in 123 I deleted the last 10-ish minutes, which was our discussion about Jamie Golden's skincare routine. So please do follow Jamie on Instagram (@jamiebgolden), and please do forgive my besetting sin of not having a *super* strong understanding of Garage Band even though we've been podcasting since BEFORE THE DAWN OF TIME. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

All righty - you asked for it, and we aim to please, so here's part one of our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. We had the best time rounding up ideas, and in this first installment, we focus on hostess gift options as well as gifts for teenage girls and guys. This means that I use my teenage girl voice at least four too many times. Anyway, we hope our suggestions are helpful (and fun!) (and also significantly reduce your shopping stress). As always, you can find links to everything in the show notes. Except for the rosemary tree from Lowe's and anything from Trader Joe's. Because Trader Joe's online shopping options = sad trombone. Be on the lookout for installment #2 (gifts for men and women) early next week. Enjoy, y'all! Show Notes:  - Elaine Benes Hostess Gifts: - Totally Bamboo State Shaped Serving and Cutting Board (search for "Totally Bamboo" and the state you're looking for) - I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends by Kelsey Miller - Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillin Smith - Love Welcome Serve: Recipes that Gather & Give by Amy Hannon - Two Funny Girls shatterproof Christmas cups - Tis the season paper Christmas cups with cardboard sleeve - Reverse to sherpa throw from TJMaxx and Target - Hummingbird Farms trio of creams - Heather Gauthier tea towels - The Pioneer Woman Flea Market Decorated Footed Bowls - All Things Trader Joe's (you have to go to Trader Joe's) - Pickwick leather, tobacco and woods candle Gifts for teenage girls: - "Anything from Urban" - ASOS lounge super soft onesie - Lily Rain jewelry - Leather wallet phone case - Boho Bandeau - Sephora gift sets: Best Hair Ever, Lashstash, Face Mask Magic - Hydro Flask water bottle - Red Bubble stickers - marble make up brush set - Aerie oversized chenille turtleneck - Freestyle watches - Script & Scribble Chunky Personalized Notepads Gifts for teenage boys: - Cash - Gift cards for food (can email via Target) - Apple Airpods - Colorful, borderline obnoxious socks (Hot Sox & Nordstrom Rack) - Leatherman Wingman multi tool - Champion reverse weave hooded sweatshirt - waterproof dry bag - AMC movie gift card - StubHub gift card - Spotify Premium gift card (please read all the restrictions before you buy...these cards apparently don't work with family accounts) - Teton Sports sleeping bag - NBA jersey Sponsors: - Little Passports - Poshmark (download from app store; promo code BIGBOO5 for $5 off your first order) - PrepDish (promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks) - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off)