The Big Boo Cast

Our good friend Travis Cottrell is with us on this episode, and we have ourselves a blast. We talk about workout needs of extroverts vs. introverts, we hear about Travis' recent regional airline experience, and we answer a bunch of fun questions that people asked on Instagram. Also, please excuse the many phone alerts / dings / beeps that occur in the first part of the episode. We didn't get our phones under control before we started to record, so it takes a few minutes for all three of us to SILENCIO LOS TELEFONOS. We trust this is the level of professionalism to which you've grown accustomed.  Enjoy, y'all! - 9 Round - Wunderlist app - Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt (Melanie's favorite) - Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin (Sophie's favorite) - CKOne - Samsara   - Angela Cottrell on Twitter - Angela Cottrell on Instagram - Jennifer Garner on Instagram SPONSORS: - KIND Kids' Bars (promo code BOOCAST for 20% off your order). Complete offer details at https://www.kindsnacks.com/kidsoffer. - Casper (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off select mattresses; terms & conditions apply) - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off your first order)

All righty, y'all - this is our Very Special Southern Charm Finale Re-cap. We talk about so many things: Craig, Kathryn & Shep, white tie attire, Patricia's pet caftans, Chelsea & Austen, and last but not least - the train wreck that is Ashley and Thomas. WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. And then, after we wrap up our Southern Charm discussion, we talk about several other shows we're watching and enjoying / pondering. Yay for TV! Enjoy, y'all! - Southern Charm - Patricia's pet caftans - The Bachelorette - The Proposal - The Entire Real Housewives Franchise (the guiltiest of guilty TV pleasures) - The Staircase (this is a true crime documentary - not for kids - difficult to watch in parts) - Life Sentence - Get Me Roger Stone (there's bad language - but an interesting, if disheartening, look at political campaign strategy) - I Am Not Your Guru (there's bad language - but fascinating from the perspective of people in search of emotional / spiritual freedom through self-help) - The Handmaid's Tale (read up on this one before you watch...because of the subject matter it is not for everyone and definitely not for kids or young teenagers) - Closing Song 1 and Closing Song 2 Sponsors: - FabFitFun (use promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) - Casper (use promo code BIGBOO for $50 off select mattresses; terms & conditions apply) - PrepDish (use promo code BIGBOO for 2 free weeks!)

On this episode we talk about my unusually quiet house, the latest on Southern Charm, and a couple of Netflix movies that have renewed Melanie's faith in the romantic comedy. We also continue with the questions we didn't finish last week, and as it turns out, we talk a lot - A LOT - about parenting stuff (teenagers in general, only children in particular). You'll also hear all of my (Sophie's) geeky thoughts about The Fourth Estate as well as some podcasts I'm enjoying. Let it be acknowledged that we do not discuss a single item of clothing or a single beauty product on this episode. Somebody call the medics. Enjoy, y'all! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: - Southern Charm - Set It Up - The Kissing Booth - The Fourth Estate - Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin - The Pivot with Andrew Osenga - In the Dark - Up & Vanished - Armchair Expert - Closing Song - Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk and Honey Tees Sponsor: Prep Dish (use the code BIGBOO for two free weeks!)

A few days ago some of the folks on our Big Boo Facebook page were kind enough to leave comments with some questions / topics that they wanted us to discuss, so that is exactly what Melanie and I do on this episode. We picked seven to start with, and my goodness: WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. I actually couldn't fit all of the answers into one episode (you'll hear the rest next week), but we cover a lot of territory when it comes to grief, friendships, writing, and whether or not we enjoy crafts (we'll take "NO" for $400, Alex). This episode is maybe a little extra personal, but we loved getting to talk about this stuff. Hope y'all enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: - "Old Friends" by Ben Rector (we don't mention it specifically - but it's fitting considering what we say about friendship) - Melanie's friend Jen - Sophie's mama - "Caroline's" shoe box Fiesta floats - Carpool Karaoke with Paul McCartney (we don't talk about this at all, but it's so heartwarming and will totally brighten your day) - Closing Song - Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk and Honey Tees! (and for the record, this shirt is CRAZY soft) Sponsors: FabFitFun (use promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box) care/of (use promo code BIGBOO for 25% off your first month)

In what is no doubt the complete opposite of a surprise, we had some sound issues with this one. We still don't know exactly why. What we do know, though, is that I sound like a loud talker and Melanie sounds like a soft talker who is trying to subtly communicate to me that I need to PIPE DOWN. So thanks in advance for bearing with us; we'll do our best to get that worked out for next time. As for what we talk about, well, there's a lot: college baseball (Mississippi State is headed to the College World Series!), a new show Melanie really likes, famous people we follow on Instagram, some new music I'm excited about, and a few new skincare / make-up finds. So basically, you know, some of our favorite topics. Hope y'all enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: - Mississippi State and the College World Series - Younger - Riverdale - Ben Rector's Magic album (out June 22nd) - Indigo Girls Live with the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra (out June 29th) - When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger - Band of Brothers  - The Real Housewives of San Antonio (???) - The BBQ chicken recipe Melanie mentioned on the last episode - OPI Suzi Without A Paddle - jane iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream  - Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Dew It All Eye Gel - e.l.f. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer Sponsor: Simple Contacts (coupon code "BIGBOO" for $30 off your first order)  

On this episode of the podcast we talk extensively about Southern Charm and caftans. AS YOU DO. We also chronicle some of our current, um, hormone-adjacent frustrations, recap what's happened for our teams so far in the college baseball post-season, and discuss some of our summer reading plans. Plus, Melanie brings us all up-to-speed on some highlights from The Bachelorette - and in doing so improves the quality of all our lives. Hope y'all enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: - Chili Pad - (Here is Coolio, in case you were confused.) - State's huge walk-off win against Florida State - Southern Charm - Patricia's custom pet caftan - The Bachelorette - Southern Charm New Orleans - Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin - Love and Ruin by Paula McClain - Fitness Junkie by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza - Go Ask Ali by Ali Wentworth - Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee - Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman - Verdusa women's summer color block half sleeve split loose shift maxi dress (this is SO CUTE, y'all)  Sponsor: - FabFitFun (use coupon code BIGBOO for $10 off your first box)

If you're in need of a little superficial to kick off your summer, this is the episode for you. We talk about nail polish, our nail-related frustrations, our favorite summer shoes, and all the reasons why we're embracing the caftan for summer 2018. We also discuss the fact that, in all of our Enneagram 9-ness, we are not ever concerned with any details at any point in time unless we're talking about emotions. Because in that case we are HERE FOR ALL OF IT. Hope y'all enjoy! - Urban Outfitters bowtie slides - Steve Madden black SLINKY sandals - OTBT Nova Platforms - Bussola Frida wedge (Sophie's FAVORITE summer sandals) - The Magical Summer Caftan (discovered by Lisa Whittle) (deeply loved by Sophie) (for your inner Maude) - Lisa Whittle's 5 Word Prayers Daily podcast (just FYI if you're looking for something really encouraging and beautiful) - OPI Lisbon Collection - OPI Funny Bunny - The Playtex Funday Bra - Closing Song

The Royal Wedding happened. And now we recap. (Spoiler: WE LOVED EVERY SECOND.) Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: - Sofia Wellesley's dress - Kitty Spencer's dress - Victoria Beckham's dress - Amal Clooney's dress - Gina Torres' dress - Doria Ragland's dress - Queen Elizabeth's dress - Camilla's hat - flowers at the chapel - Meghan Markle's wedding day hair - Meghan Markle's wedding day makeup - Teenager Meghan in front of Buckingham Palace - Meghan's wedding dress - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's wedding sermon - The wonder of Meghan's reception dress - Serena Williams' reception dress - Closing Song: The First Dance Song Sponsors: Prep Dish Simple Contacts Canidae

This one is all Royal Wedding. And no small amount speculation. Needless to say, we are giddy with anticipation. Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: Harry & Meghan: Royal Rebels The Royal Wedding attendants Meghan Markle's father caused some drama The Royal We - a fun beach read about royalty that contains zero spiritual edification (just FYI, friends) Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne Sponsors: Canidae Pet Food FabFitFun

We spend considerable time on this episode breaking down all the fun we had at The Popcast Live! Show (Melanie) and The Happy Hour Live (Sophie), and then somehow we manage to segue into a discussion about McDonald's chicken options, a topic that we feel certain we have never before covered. We also (apparently) have A LOT OF THOUGHTS about this season of Southern Charm. So whether you watch or not, you're going to get yourself a little bit of a Southern Charm education. And even if reality television isn't your thing, never fear, because this is the episode where Melanie recounts a magical encounter she once had with a McGriddle, and let me just assure you that we'll all be better for it. Hope you enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: The Happy Hour Live with Jamie Ivey The Popcast Live! Show LaToria Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirt from Milk & Honey tees (and for the record, this shirt is CRAZY soft) Lisa Whittle McDonald's Buttermilk Chicken Tenders Southern Charm The Bachelorette Sponsors: FabFitFun#fabfitfunpartner Casper Canidae