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30 episodes
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 507
Aug 13, 2026 · 48 min
This week Melanie and I are both awash in the most tender feelings about friendship, so Melanie shares all about her weekend at the lake with friends - and I share (part of) a poem, written back in the year of our Lord 1990, that Emma Kate recently discovered when she was cleaning out her parents' house. Also, Mel tells us about spending a day at the Hotel Emma pool with Caroline, we discuss that we're both in a rut with earrings, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 506
Aug 6, 2026 · 53 min
On this episode I give an update on post-surgery Lucy, Melanie relays the details of a Lionel Richie concert, and we speculate maybe way too much about what Lionel's health concerns might be. We also talk about Melanie and Caroline's great decorative achievements with a gallery wall. On top of that, we discuss a current frustration I have with Amazon, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 20 left! If y…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 505
Jul 30, 2026 · 50 min
This week Melanie shares about her pool day with Caroline, I talk about my weekend with Lucy (she's really warming up), and we both have watched way more TV than is probably wise. We also discuss what could potentially be an exciting new angle for SEC Media Days coverage (you'll understand why that's a pun when you listen), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 20 left! If you'd like to listen online, you c…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 504
Jul 23, 2026 · 57 min
On this week's episode, Melanie has been to Colorado, I have been at the house (hoping that our new dog will love us), and we've both been thinking about the upcoming college football season and SEC Media Days. We also discuss what we've been reading (I'm sad to say that I haven't watched a thing other than Bravo), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a handful left! If you'd like to listen online, yo…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 503
Jul 16, 2026 · 51 min
This week we have a new family member in Birmingham, Melanie has done the Lord's work with furniture assembly, and we both discover that we apparently share a theory about why we continue to be fairly decent at stretching. Not that we're bragging, you understand. We've also read some things and watched some things, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a handful left! If you'd like to listen online, you can…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 502
Jul 9, 2026 · 52 min
There's been a whole lot of life since last week's episode: Melanie moved Caroline into a new apartment, I've had a ton of soccer-adjacent fun in Birmingham, and we've both made the Taylor & Travis wedding coverage into a full-fledged hobby at this point. On top of that, we've celebrated the 4th of July, and I've done an unprecedented amount of dog-sitting. We also discuss what we've been watching (the World Cup and more), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Pa…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 501
Jul 2, 2026 · 47 min
On this episode Melanie says that I am "one seat shy of a beanbag" because I do not follow our typical recording protocol. That is to say: I recorded this episode while sitting on my bed. NEVERTHELESS comma we cover so many topics where we were in need of a catch-up: my family time with Jackson's dog, Oakley; the latest in San Antonio; and our ongoing efforts to appreciate and understand the Summer House universe. We also discuss our plans for the 4th of July, and it's my turn for Five Favorites…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 500
Jun 25, 2026 · 52 min
This is our 500th regular episode (technically we've recorded more than that because 1) we've done some special episodes and 2) we've recorded over 200 bonus episodes on Patreon - but you know we are never going to burden ourselves with any unnecessary math), and hopefully you'll be delighted to know that it's business as usual for this particular podcast milestone. Melanie has sprained her ankle, I've done a whole lot of cooking, and we've both watched all the college baseball (not to mention D…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 499
Jun 18, 2026 · 41 min
This week Melanie and I talk about how (and why) we love to pack for a trip; I share some observations about the Men's College World Series; and Melanie tells a sad-but-true tale involving a plumbing issue and a very unfortunate skunk. It feels like a lot has happened over the last week. We also discuss what we're enjoying about the World Cup, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a few left! If you'd like…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 498
Jun 11, 2026 · 48 min
This week Melanie and I discuss my trip to Athens, Georgia (it was the best of times, it was the worst of times) and the end of Mississippi State's 2026 baseball season. We also cover some related topics: how we feel about baseball fields that lack dirt and grass, my appeal to the University of Georgia to install some cup holders, my friend Tracey's idea for a new cheer for our Bulldogs, and the fact that I'm in a fight with the NCAA. On top of all that, Melanie loops us in on life in San Antoni…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 497
Jun 4, 2026 · 47 min
On this episode Melanie and I enjoy the company of the leaf-blower guy in her neighborhood (HE WAS REALLY OVERACHIEVING) as well as a car playing very loud music as we talk through our respective weekends at our alma maters and all the fun therein. We saw friends, we watched baseball, and Melanie and Gulley met the Aggies' basketball coach's mom. In short, we made ourselves some memories. We also discuss the Aggie fan we love to see at every single baseball game, and it's my turn for Five Favori…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 496
May 28, 2026 · 55 min
On this episode I talk through some of the most memorable parts of this past week in Hoover at the SEC Baseball Tournament, Melanie fills us in on what she's been up to in San Antonio, and we're both gearing up for what we hope will be very fun weekends for our respective teams as they each host an NCAA regional baseball tournament. Also, I have done some reading during Birmingham's (many) rainy days, we have a lot of thoughts about college baseball uniforms, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Fav…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 495
May 21, 2026 · 50 min
It's been a FULL and COMPLETE WEEK since Melanie and I last talked, so on this episode we catch up about college baseball, college softball, the weddings we attended over the weekend, and my introduction to a very different (and fun) (and physically exhausting) (but really so fun) side of book publishing. We also discuss our new book club pick for Patreon, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop If you'd like to listen online, you can do that her…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 494
May 14, 2026 · 48 min
This week Melanie and I talk about my ongoing post-live show / post-graduation recovery efforts (so much sleeping) and how I accidentally created a challenge for myself when I went to a movie with Alex. We also discuss how we can either be birds or squirrels in this life, and lo, the nature continues to teach us. Plus, Melanie shares her A&M baseball thoughts and concerns, we both offer some updates on what we've been watching and reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enj…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 493
May 7, 2026 · 46 min
This past week has been graduation-palooza at the Hudson house, and as it turns out, there has also been an exciting development with the Shankle family. On this episode Melanie and I discuss all of the above, and also, we don't know if you're aware, but college baseball can be dumb. We're back with Five Favorites again (it's my turn), and we share some graduation gift ideas, too. Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes: Raising Cane's…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 492
Apr 30, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
If anyone has been on the lookout for an episode that breaks down our most recent Birmingham live show along with our (magical!) time in Starkville, LOOK NO FURTHER. On this supersized episode, Melanie and I recap all of our Birmingham fun - including our post-show party at Gus Mayer on Friday - and one of the most memorable Mississippi State sports weekends OF MY LIFE. We don't have Five Favorites on this episode, but we'll get back to our normal routine next week. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 491
Apr 23, 2026 · 48 min
On this week's episode, Melanie and I are gearing up for our Birmingham Live Show (so much planning for a couple of Enneagram 9s). We discuss the latest in college baseball for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, of course, along with my recent two-trips-to-Starkville-in-one-day, Melanie's packing preparations, and our Birmingham post-live show plans. We also talk about a recent discovery that is really working for Mabel, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Ou…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 490
Apr 16, 2026 · 47 min
Well, it was the best of college baseball times for Melanie, the could-be-better of college baseball times for me, but thankfully it was happiness all the way around when we got to go to Nashville together last week. On this episode we talk about all of the above - plus our weekends, my time in Houston, and Melanie's quest for new towels. We hope you'll enjoy a special appearance by an Alamo Heights lawn mower (I did my best to edit it out, but it was a force stronger than Garage Band), and it's…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 489
Apr 9, 2026 · 39 min
On this episode Melanie and I recap our Easter Sundays, I share about my recent trip to Montgomery, Alabama, and Melanie fills us in on a recent plumbing situation in the Shankle house. The excitement never stops. We also discuss our thoughts about the Final Four's music offerings, how Mabel is doing, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sa…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 488
Apr 2, 2026 · 48 min
It's been a sad week in the Shankle house - they had to say good-bye to their beloved Piper - so on this episode Melanie talks about how they're doing (and how Mabel is doing, too). Over here at the Hudson house, we've had a full week in very different ways, and I break down all of that (including my first-ever visit to a podiatrist, because glamour). We also discuss Melanie and P's night out at a Nate Bargatze show, the latest with the Aggies and the Bulldogs and college baseball, and it's my t…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 487
Mar 26, 2026 · 47 min
On this week's episode we discuss Melanie's big, fun, eventful weekend in College Station and Round Top as well as my much more home-focused weekend (that is to say: kinda boring but delightful). Mel details all the charms of the Junk Gypsy Prom, and - well, I probably talk way too much about pizza dough and asparagus. We also (naturally) discuss the latest in college baseball, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23)…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 486
Mar 19, 2026 · 52 min
On this week's episode Melanie and I process the latest SEC baseball developments as well as talk through the events of our respective weekends (Melanie shopped for jean shorts and I had a really bad headache, so clearly it was some top-notch excitement). On top of that, I share some June's Journey news, and we dig into our feelings about Mary Janes. Melanie also offers her thoughts on a Netflix show I mentioned several weeks ago, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! Join Us on…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 485
Mar 12, 2026 · 44 min
Melanie and I recorded this week's episode approximately four minutes after I walked in the door from our family Spring Break trip, so you'll hear all about said trip (so many rollercoasters) as well as Caroline's travel woes and Melanie and P's night out at a concert. We also discuss college baseball (because of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week a…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 484
Mar 5, 2026 · 40 min
Well, Melanie has been to Dallas, I have been to Auburn, and we have both watched our fair share of college baseball in our ongoing efforts to keep up with the Aggies and the Bulldogs. Naturally we talk through our most memorable moments from the weekend, including a Popeye's experience that I'll hold near and dear to my heart forevermore. We also talk about what we've been watching and listening to, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmin…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 483
Feb 26, 2026 · 48 min
On this week's episode Melanie and I delight in the fact that both of our college baseball teams swept their weekend games, we celebrate some of the memorable moments from the Winter Olympics (WE SEE YOU, ALYSA LIU), and we discuss our friend Cole's frustration that his wife Katherine and I aren't interested in rare collectibles. We also have some very important information for those of you who want to make Helen reservations when you're in Birmingham for our live show, and it's Melanie's turn f…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 482
Feb 19, 2026 · 47 min
This week Melanie and I happily discuss the beginning of COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON (pretend we have a confetti cannon), which means we break down my trip to Starkville and all of the opening day merriment. Plus, Melanie recaps her weekend in San Antonio (and at the ranch) with Perry, Caroline, and two of C's friends. We've lived a lot of life in the last week, apparently. We also talk about why I watched The Prince of Egypt this past Sunday afternoon, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, ev…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 481
Feb 12, 2026 · 45 min
This week Melanie has some thoughts and feelings about A&M's parking situation at basketball games, I have (once again) fried some chicken, and both of us are delighted by the prospect of college baseball's opening weekend (as well as captivated by the winter Olympic games - where we have both become experts in a wide array of events thanks to several consecutive minutes of viewing). We also talk about Super Bowl commercials (GET THEE BEHIND US, Manscaped), what we've been reading, and it's Mela…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 480
Feb 5, 2026 · 36 min
On this week's episode I recount a very exciting Step Sing weekend in our family, Melanie shares a delicious new dip discovery, and we both try to make our peace with who we didn't know at the Grammys. As always we deal with the low-level hum of a leaf blower (and a vacuum!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show) If you'd like to listen online, you can…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 479
Jan 29, 2026 · 47 min
On this week's podcast episode, in the midst of unusually cold temperatures in San Antonio and Birmingham, Melanie and I discuss recent NFL developments (not our regular wheelhouse), Indiana's national championship, and - what we've all been waiting for - an update from Melanie on the racoons next door. Hydrate, grab a snack, and settle in, everyone. We also talk about Melanie's return to World War II books, David interrupts our recording not once but twice (the Hudsons were trying to get some b…
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 478
Jan 22, 2026 · 47 min
On this week's episode Melanie rejoices about the trajectory of Aggie basketball, and I continue to be filled with hope about Mississippi State baseball. We talk about a couple of memorable life events that happened with my college friends this past week, and Melanie shares about a show that she and Perry have watched. Melanie also recaps how she tried on every pair of jeans she owns, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon Shop New Patreon episode abou…
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