The Big Boo Cast

You'll be delighted (or not) to know that on this episode of the podcast we first discuss our respective struggles with our ongoing coughs. This is due to our combined age of 402. We also talk maybe a little too enthusiastically about the new royal baby (WE HAVE SOME THEORIES) before we spend some time revisiting Hazel's ACL situation. We also continue our pop culture discussion and dig into some exciting new beauty products that Melanie has tried (or is planning to try). As an added bonus, you will hear me grow increasingly hoarse over the course of the episode because we are all about that real upper respiratory infection life, y'all. Hope you enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: Princess Charlotte greets the crowd Friday Night Lights Grey's Anatomy scrubs Waiting for Guffman Father of the Bride Crazy Rich Asians Revlon Color Stay Ultra Suede lipstick Jamie Golden, Beloved Podcaster and Beauty Product Expert  Jamie's Instagram (her Stories are SO helpful for Sephora / Ulta / Dermstore shopping) Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray Aquage Uplifting Foam  Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Cream  Charlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow Moisturizer EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 tinted sunscreen Heliocare capsules Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk & Honey tees! SPONSORS: Easy Kicks FabFitFun #fabfitfunpartner

We kick off this episode with an update on Hazel (as Sophie's mama would have said: "God love her") and then segue' into a discussion about our new favorite clothing store that we had almost forgotten about (credit to Melanie, of course, for the re-discovery). Then, like we threatened to do on the last couple of episodes, we talk about some of the pop culture influences that we loved when we were younger. Also. It probably goes without saying that we don't know what to think about our current level of podcast productivity. We would like to think that we'll continue to be consistent and won't take a random two-month break at some point, but, well, you know us. So it's probably wise for all of us to keep our expectations in check. Hope y'all enjoy episode 102! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: Loft - WHO KNEW there was so much cute stuff? What Sophie ordered: Loft Denim Bermuda Shorts in regular and plus Loft Floral Tie Cuff Mixed Media Sweater in regular and plus Loft Striped Ruffle Cuff Tee in regular and plus Loft Frayed Bermuda Shorts in regular and plus Loft Striped Wrap Pull-on Skirt in regular and plus The Carol Burnett Show Little House on the Prairie Moonlighting (OUR BELOVED) All the President's Men Friends Our new t-shirts from Milk & Honey tees SPONSORS: Easy Kicks Simple Contacts

Some of you may know that Mississippi State lost the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship thanks to an incredible last-second shot by Notre Dame, so in the first part of episode 101, Melanie and I take some time to walk through some of the post-game emotions I felt last week in Columbus, OH. We also talk about our spring fashion frustrations, and I may or may not have called a cold-shoulder top the mullet of shirts (I don't know that my assessment is original, but I can assure you that it is heartfelt). The most exciting news on this episode is that Melanie's new devotional book, Everyday Holy, comes out on Tuesday, April 10th, and IT. IS. BEAUTIFUL. See? It is lovely. Anyway, we talk through the writing process for a devotional book and get a little nerdy about that thing. Then we talk about writing trade books and get a little nerdy about that thing. And then we talk about what's going on with our kids and sports and lo, even some summer plans. Hope y'all enjoy it! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: The Popcast Live in Dallas The Happy Hour Live in Austin Victoria Secret's (comfortable!) strapless bra Bobeau Two-Pocket Cardigan Fashionable Rosario Flutter-Sleeve Jumpsuit Sophie's new favorite dress (The Katy from Universal Standard - sizes 10-28 - and the fabric is SO GOOD) What Remains by Caroline Radziwill Everyday Holy - a new devotional book by our very own Melanie Collagen Powder Peptides 16oz Unflavored Hydrolyzed Collagen Grass-Fed Non-GMO Kosher Easy Mix Drink The Health Genie on Instagram Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk and Honey Tees!

Well, well, well. This is our 100th episode of The Big Boo Cast, and it only took us 11-ish years to get to this point. Try not to be overwhelmed by our frenzied pace. Anyway, on this episode we talk about Spring Break travels, our sassy new podcast t-shirt, and a few new beauty favorites. There are also several moments where we laugh until we wheeze. So, you know, pretty much the usual. Thanks so much for being such faithful listeners, everybody. You're the best! Hope you enjoy episode 100! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: The Popcast Live Show United States Holocaust Memorial Museum NCAA Women's Final Four - Columbus, Ohio NCAA Men's Final Four - San Antonio, Texas Our very fun playlists in episode 98 and episode 99 "Blame It On The Boogie" 100th Episode Celebration Mash-Up by podcast listener Jen (we DIED when we heard this) Episode 1 of The Big Boo Cast Special 100th Episode T-shirt from Milk & Honey Tees Collagen Powder Peptides 16oz Unflavored Hydrolyzed Collagen Grass-Fed Non-GMO Kosher Easy Mix Drink Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Mascara Gumbo Unplugged by PJ Morton on Apple Music Gumbo Unplugged by PJ Morton on Spotify "Is He Worthy" by Andrew Peterson on Apple Music "Is He Worthy" by Andrew Peterson on Spotify Sponsors: KIND Snack Club Bissell Bark Bath swap.com

This is part two of our recent conversation with our funny, wise, loves-him-some-80's-music friend, Travis Cottrell. After we wrapped up lo, all of our many thoughts about 80's songs, we moved into some serious reminiscing (at least from Melanie and me) about the country music of the early 90s. And then we talked about at least twenty more artists / songs that filled our 20s with love and happiness and all manner of wonderful memories. You can find links to those playlists in the show notes. We also got to ask Travis some questions about recording his latest worship album, The Reason, and we had the best time listening to him talk about that process. There's also a moment where all three of us demonstrated some significant affection for Popeye's, and really, this should be no surprise at all. Up next: episode 100! Thanks for listening, everybody. Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: Travis' new worship album, The Reason The BigBoo Best of 90's Country playlist on Spotify The BigBoo Best of 90's Country playlist on Apple Music The BigBooFry Best of the Late 80s / 90s playlist on Spotify The BigBooFry Best of the Late 80s / 90s playlist on Apple Music "What A Beautiful Name / Angus Dei" video with Travis and Lily Travis and "The Reason" on New Song Cafe' Sponsors: KIND Snack Club

As you can imagine, Melanie and I were delighted to have our good friend Travis Cottrell join us on Episode 98. We caught up on life in general - what's been going on with our kids, spring sports, Travis' feelings about the reboot of American Idol - and we also talked a little about Travis' FANTASTIC new worship album, The Reason. More than anything else, though, we enjoyed the fire out of a discussion about music from the 70s and 80s. It was a musical memory lane to beat the band (see what I did there)? It was so in-depth, in fact, that I finally decided to make a playlist of (almost) everything we mentioned (WHY isn't "And When She Danced" from Stealing Home available on any sort of streaming service, I ask you?). All that to say: we had a blast talking with Travis - so much so that there will be a part 2 posted in the next few days. Hope y'all enjoy it! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: Travis' new album The Reason The Good Place This Is Us Rise "And When She Danced" from Stealing Home (thanks, YouTube!) Here's a playlist of most of the music we talk about (Spotify). Here's a playlist of most of the music we talk about (Apple Music).  Sponsors: Bissell Bark Bath Universal Standard 

Well, episode 97 is really a continuation of episode 96, and I even thought about calling it episode 96.5, but WHATEVER EVERYBODY WE ARE SO CLOSE TO 100 AND I WILL TAKE EVERY NUMBER I CAN GET. Therefore comma I am embracing episode NINETY-SEVEN with everything I have. SO, here's what's happening this go 'round. Melanie and I continue our discussion of every day favorites (makeup remover! K-cups! and other exciting items!). Then our oh-so-funny friend Jamie Golden jumps in with some serious, life-giving wisdom about shopping at Sephora. And I know I mentioned this last week, but I'll mention it again: Jamie co-hosts The Popcast and The Bible Binge with Knox McCoy. She is one of the funniest people alive at this present time in American history and basically Melanie and I would listen to her read the phone book for infinity. Even better, though, is that talking to me makes Jamie's Southern accent way more pronounced, and that has blessed my actual heart every time I've listened. And I've listened a lot because for some reason this episode took me eleventy thousand hours to edit. I hope you feel that it was worth it. :-) Enjoy, y'all! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: Cheeky Maiden Complexion Facial Soap Sephora makeup remover Hummingbird Farms (their skincare line isn't out yet - but it's going to be FANTASTIC) Pickwick Tobacco, Leather and Woods candle Voluspa Goji Tarocco Orange Capri Blue Volcano candle Fresh Balsam candle Newman’s Own Medium Roast K-cups Tazo Chai Tea Latte Amazon Prime L'oreal Lash Paradise L’oreal Telescopic Waze app Notability Hanacure All-in-One Facial Makeup Addiction on Reddit Sunday Riley at Sephora Cold Plasma by Perricone Fresh Sugar The Popcast The Bible Binge The Popcast Live Show in Birmingham (Sophie will be there) The Popcast Live Show in Dallas (Melanie will be there) Closing Song Thanks to our sponsors: KIND Snack Club and swap.com.  

This episode is the first of a two-part series, which all sounds very fancy until you realize that it's actually not fancy even a little bit. But here's what happened: first we talked about Melanie's car troubles and my new simple suppers plan. Then Melanie and I had a *very* lengthy discussion about some of our everyday favorites (coffee, running shoes, Mexican entrees, etc.), and since we talked for a sweet forever (not to mention that we wanted to keep the show notes at least a smidge shorter than a novel), we decided to break the favorites discussion into two episodes. BUT - since we didn't want these next two episodes to be shorter than what you're used to, we're offering a little bonus content in episodes 96 and 97: interviews with two of our favorite (and funny) podcast-y people. SO, here's how that will play out in this very special episode 96. For about 45 minutes (-ish) you'll hear Melanie and me talk about all manner of favorites, and for another 20 minutes (-ish) you'll hear me talking with our hilarious, brilliant friend Jamie Golden. As many of you know, Jamie co-hosts The Popcast and (new podcast alert!) The Bible Binge with Knox McCoy. Jamie is a delight and a joy and it was the biggest blast to get to ask her some questions and then laugh at her answers. Anyway, I know that was a whole lot of explanation, so all that to say: episode 96 is a little bit different - but it's a good different. Not a long-term different. Just a two-episode different (episode 97 will come out in a few days - just FYI). Enjoy, y'all! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: AG the legging ankle jeans Vigoss jeans Kut from the Kloth jeans (regular and plus) Democracy jeans (regular and plus) Cheez-It Cheddar Jack (interestingly enough, here’s an article that ranks all the Cheez-Its)  Crunchmaster Gluten Free Crackers Artisan Nut Thins Triscuit Thin Crisps in Parmesan Garlic Superior Grill queso Mateo's Medium Salsa Southwestern Tossed Salad Captain Rodney's Dip Zella live in leggings (these are Melanie's hands-down favorites) Danskin NOW capri workout leggings (I think Walmart must be discontinuing them - most styles / sizes are out of stock) Lucy workout leggings (these, especially the Power Core, are Sophie's hands-down favorites) Nike Air Zoom Pegasus Brooks Revel running shoes Brooks Ghost 10 running shoes The Popcast The Bible Binge The Popcast Live Show in Dallas (Melanie will be there) The Popcast Live Show in Birmingham (Sophie will be there) Black Panther Closing Song Melanie on Instagram Sophie on Instagram Jamie Golden on Instagram

I don't even know what to tell y'all about Episode 95, so how about some fun facts? Number of times we thought we'd worked out a time to record it: approximately 14. Number of times we actually recorded it: 2. Number of times we were able to retrieve the files after we recorded: 1. Number of times I wondered if we would ever complete Episode 95: at least 20. Number of times teenagers' sports commitments forced us to re-schedule: 6. Number of times Melanie and I cleared our throats when we recorded this episode: 784. Number of times I edited out the sound of throat-clearing: 784. All that to say: it was a long road. But in the end, we got 'er done. And we had a fine time talking about the Olympics and Black Panther and Valentine's Day and why we all need to relax about the number of children people do or don't have. Hope y'all enjoy! Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention: The Cutting Edge Ice Castles The Good Place Poldark Black Panther Three Leadership Lessons I've Learned from Beth Moore by Travis Cottrell Galatians 3:2-4 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Closing Song

Maybe the most important aspect of this episode is that Melanie has some very exciting news about her eyelashes. And honestly, why would any of us care about any other topic when clearly there have been some VERY IMPORTANT eyelash developments since the last episode? We do, however, talk about a bunch of stuff before we get to the eyelashes. We answer some of your questions about marriage and parenting (keep in mind that the verdict is still out on whether we have the foggiest idea what we're talking about re: parenting), and we also dig into a little discussion about body image (FOR SURE a first for us). Then we segue' into, you know, eyelashes and hair and the fact that one of us has paralyzing fear of repetitive circles. AS YOU DO. Enjoy, y'all! Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Ali Wentworth The Antelope in the Living Room - Melanie's book about marriage A picture of Melanie's eye that will hold special significance as you listen: Kerastase Volume in Powder Backcomb Effect Finishing Spray R + Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Trypophobia - Sophie's deep-seeded fear of repetitive circles (CLICK AT YOUR OWN RISK, PEOPLE) Closing Music