The Big Boo Cast
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.

Well, the first thing I should probably mention is that we recorded this episode while we were having a thunderstorm in Birmingham, and Hazel was losing her fool mind over the weather. Just think of her barking as soothing background music. 

The second thing I should probably mention is that we talk a LOT about college football this time around. It's just that time of year, y'all. So we break down the latest with Melanie's Aggies and my Bulldogs, we discuss Melanie's need for some football boundaries, and I break down my most recent trip to Starkville. 

(Full disclosure: Melanie and I recorded this episode just a few days after Mississippi State's decisive victory over the LSU Tigers. It was a glorious time. Since then, however, the Bulldogs have experienced the heartache of a loss to the Georgia Bulldogs. Needless to say, we recorded a quick post-State/UGA follow-up segment to address this sad MSU turn of events, along with the outcome of the A&M/Arkansas game. Stay tuned at the end for that.)

We also talk about Homecoming dresses (because CAROLINE IS THAT OLD NOW, HOW DID THAT EVEN HAPPEN?), rose hip oil (who's surprised?), and TV. These are a few of our favorite things.

Hope y'all enjoy it!

Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention:

- Sophie's pretend friend Gerald McRaney wins an Emmy

- This Is Us

- Hart of Dixie

- Mary Beth Whalen's When We Were Worthy

- Teddie Organics Rose Hip Oil

- "It's A Heartache" by Bonnie Tyler

- Melanie's new book - Church of the Small Things 

- Sophie's new journaling devotional - All in All

- Melanie on Twitter and Instagram

- Sophie on Twitter and Instagram

Direct download: thebigboocastseptember24.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:59pm CST

Well, first of all, we recorded this episode with Melanie talking on her phone because her microphone was in the guest room where P was napping. Sure, we could have waited until another day so that the sound quality was better, but when you've only recorded 80 podcasts over the last 10 years, you take the recording opportunities when they present themselves - no need to wait for pesky sound equipment.

Second, we answer several of your questions in this podcast, including how we navigate arguments in our marriages and whether watching This Is Us is worth it (short answer: YES). We also discuss fall fashion, disagree about whether booties have run their course, and marvel at our current state of skin care contentment.

Finally, we talk about workout pants and granola because, well, of course.

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Enjoy, y'all!

 

Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention:

- Lincee Ray from I Hate Green Beans

- The Happy Hour Live with Jamie Ivey

- Bayou City Fellowship Church (for Hurricane Harvey relief)

- Texas A&M vs. UCLA (the 2nd lowest football point of Melanie's life)

- Meghan Markle in Vanity Fair

- Princess Kate expecting her third baby

- Sophie still likes booties (especially these)

- Lucy Perfect Core Capri Leggings (Sophie says: I found mine at TJ Maxx)

- Teddie Organics Rosehip Oil (aka Shankle Oil)

- It CC Cream Sample Size

- Skinceuticals Sunscreen

- Zella Capri Workout Leggings

- GAP Sculpt Compression Leggings

- L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise

- Revitalash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner (Melanie enjoys this product)

- Purely Elizabeth granola

- Early Bird granola

- "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift

- "Pop Culture Current Events" on The Popcast with Knox and Jamie

- "You Look So Good in Love" by George Strait

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- Melanie's new book - Church of the Small Things

- Sophie's new journaling devotional - All in All

- Melanie on Twitter and Instagram

- Sophie on Twitter and Instagram

Direct download: thebigboocastseptember10.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:26pm CST