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The Big Boo Cast

The Big Boo Cast

By: Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson
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 Authors / speakers Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson - also known as Big Mama and BooMama on their blogs - talk about all the important stuff: faith, family, friends, football, fashion, and food. Plus, of course, their hair.All material copyrighted 2007-2025. May not be used without written consent. Christianity Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 444

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 444
    May 29 2025
    Well, 'tis the season for NCAA baseball regionals, so this week Melanie and I discuss the fact that the Bulldogs are headed to Tallahassee, and we also briefly analyze the SEC uniforms this season (you may be surprised by the team I have designated as the uniform winner). Plus, we talk about Mel's adventures with getting Caroline's suitcase(s) packed for Europe and the complications that arise when husbands decide they want to be healthy eaters.

    As (almost) always, we break down what we've watched this past week, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

    Hope y'all enjoy!

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    Show Notes:
    - Hero Doughnuts in Birmingham
    - Ole Miss' 2025 baseball uniforms
    - Jace LaViolette
    - Michael Earley
    - Mango Cart
    - East Carolina Pirates
    - Elijah MacNamee's walk-off homerun in 2018 FSU regional
    - Coconut Cult
    - Thrive Market Double Dark Chocolate Chip granola
    - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
    - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
    - Nonnas on Netflix
    - American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
    - Love Hotel with Real Housewives
    - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
    - Orleans Fragrance sandalwood and leather reed diffuser - code BIGBOO15 for 15% off
    - oversized workout crop top
    - waterproof trench coat with removeable hood
    - red stripe oversize buttondown - only $17.50
    - Soundcore wireless earbuds

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    56 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 443

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 443
    May 22 2025
    This week Melanie is helping Caroline get ready for her Europe trip, I'm gearing up for the SEC Baseball Tournament, and we're both feeling mildly fascinated by the Busch Apple phenomenon. We talk about all of the above, of course, as well as what we've watched this past week (I'm really having to process my feelings about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives).

    We also discuss some Mississippi-adjacent things that have made me super happy, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

    Hope you enjoy!

    - Join Us on Patreon
    - Our Amazon Shop
    - 2025 Graduation Gift Guide
    - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now!

    Show Notes:
    - Aggie softball loses regional
    - Mango Cart (for the record, it's not an IPA)
    - Busch Apple
    - The Manchester in Lexington (huge thumbs up from David)
    - The Handmaid's Tale
    - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
    - Swig
    - Jamal Roberts singing "Heal"
    - Central High School from Memphis playing in Essentially Ellington
    - Home Town and the Unlimited Dreams Learning Center
    - Hacks on HBO Max
    - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
    - Brami protein pasta
    - Supergoop! Glow oil SPF 50
    - magnesium glycinate
    - OPI gel / lacquer polish combo (to clarify, you can order gel polish on Amazon, but not OPI gel)
    - Free Assembly cotton midi skirt
    - the potatoes from Costco
    - the popsicles

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    51 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 442

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 442
    May 15 2025
    This past week has given Melanie and me plenty to talk about: Caroline Shankle graduated from A&M, Alex Hudson traveled to Japan, and Hazel had a whole vet exam in the back of my car. Life comes at you fast, friends. In addition to all of that, there have been some college baseball developments. For better or worse.

    We also discuss what we've been watching (of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

    Enjoy, everybody!

    - Join Us on Patreon
    - Our Amazon Shop
    - 2025 Graduation Gift Guide
    - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets are on sale now!

    Show Notes:
    - Gate 12 in College Station
    - "Firm Foundation" by Cody Carnes
    - the outfit I want Caroline to have for her Europe trip
    - the crypt of the Capuchin monks
    - "Missouri loves company" on TexAgs
    - Texas A&M softball #1 national seed
    - 14 SEC teams in NCAA Softball tournament
    - Mississippi State's Evan Siary SEC Pitcher of the Week
    - the best of the baseball uniforms
    - The Four Seasons on Netflix
    - A Deadly American Marriage on Netflix
    - Your Friends & Neighbors on AppleTV+
    - Poker Face on Peacock
    - the 1981 version of The Four Seasons on Netflix
    - L'Oreal Lumi Glotion (here's the brush for application, too)
    - Oribe dry texturizing spray
    - colorful dainty chain
    - Boden Clara shirt dress
    - TKEES Jo metallic sandals

    Sponsors:
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    54 mins
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