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  Our Amazon Shop If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: A&M sweeps LSU in Baton Rouge State sweeps South Carolina Tomas Valincius Dachshund Derby in Starkville Visual Comfort Nell Koopman Tolkien and Lewis with pipes Gus Mayer - Friday 4/24 - 10am-1pm At Home in Homewood Chris McMillan The Glassy Smooth blowdrying spray Offline by Aerie Keep it 100 terry trouser Blue Lagoon algae mask Eucalyptus & Evergreen candle HSIA strapless bra   Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off Mint Mobile - use this link to shop plans Drink LMNT - use this link to get your free sample pack with any purchase

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 my turn for Five Favorites.Thanks for listening, y'all! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (on sale through 4/16) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: A&M gets it done against Texas State's series against Tennessee is pain Tom Hart Hayden Schott Our most recent Patreon episode with Hayden Schott Travis Cottrell Annie Downs David Thomas & Sissy Goff Butcher & Bee in East Nashville "People Need the Lord" The Alabama Solution on HBOMax Gus Mayer in Birmimngham - Friday 4/24 from 10-1 At Home in Homewood - tell them you're in town for the live show for 20% off BPC-15 massage mats We Might Just Make It After All by Elyce Arons Frances Valentine Julian Gold in San Antonio Snooz noise machine Little Leaf Farms baby crispy green leaf lettuce Pilcro wide-leg ruffle pull-on pants Maeve relaxed bubble hem shirt Texas white sheet cake   Sponsors: OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order AG1 - use this link for the special welcome kit offer Helix - use this link for 20% off sitewide from now through April 16th Thrive Market - use this link for $20 off your first three orders plus a free $60 gift

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 sale through 4/16) (not the 17th like I say at the beginning of this episode) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: hair catchers for drains Legacy Sites in Montgomery, AL Perennial in Montgomery Elevation Hotel in Montgomery Strangers by Belle Burden David Thomas and Sissy Goff Stripe & Stare pajama bottoms dibs Desert Island duo multi-colored square wine glasses k18 molecular leave-in hair mask Steve Madden Lexie heels  Sponsors: Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off plus free shipping Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO get 40% off your first order and a free item of your choice for life ZocDoc - use this link to book an appointment today Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit

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 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 sale through 4/16) If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Nate Bargatze Aggies sweep Missouri Bulldogs sweep Ole Miss ending of UConn / Duke game Todd Walker Vandy walks off Tennessee in every game of the series Ladybird Taco Kirkland Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon & Pencil Pioneer Woman measuring cups Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden (our April book club pick for Patreon) Le Balm our friend Katherine Cubelic  Sponsors: Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off  First Day - use code BIGBOO for up to 57% off and a free gift Honeylove - use this link for 20% off Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order

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) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: our Big Boo Memory Lane episodes on Patreon Ladybird Taco (we love the AGT) Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Sophie's pizza dough recipe A&M drops series to Georgia Mississippi State sweeps Vanderbilt Chicken Salad Chick Junk Gypsy Prom Rachel Zoe Blue Hills at Round Top Björkstam Hat Co. The Arbors at Round Top Nell Koopman Art High Noon Market Delamora Designs A&M exits March Madness Lemme Creatine Gummies Carmen linen shirt dress BP 157 peptide capsules UBeauty The Sculpt Neck & Decollete treatment - use code MELANIES20 for 20% off Company 5 compass necklace  Sponsors: Bubs Naturals - use code BIGBOO for 20% off AG1 - use this link for a free flavor sampler plus a free bottle of D3+K2 Drink LMNT - use this link for a free sample pack with any purchase Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 20% off

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 Patreon  Our Amazon Shop Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Mississippi State at Arkansas Texas A&M at Oklahoma Aggies and Sooners get chippy A&M a 10-seed in March Madness State walks off Tennessee in softball Arkansas wins SEC basketball tourney Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester on Netflix "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - Harry Styles Bubs Collagen Junk Gypsy Prom SNL sketch ("BEEF TALLOW!") June's Journey Dolce Vita Julio slides Shrinking on Apple TV+ Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model on Netflix LED teeth whitening kit Kut from the Kloth camo high rise wide leg barrel pants Scarlet & Gold gingham mock neck State sweatshirt AE super high-waisted relaxed denim short  meat loaf pan GAP shorts that Melanie mentions  Sponsors: Mint Mobile - use this link to shop plans Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free sample pack with any order Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off plus a free $60 gift Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off

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 after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Universal Orlando scopolamine Velocicoaster Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness Grace Valentine NEEDTOBREATHE Bre Kennedy Love Story on Hulu A&M and LSU go to triple overtime Lemme Tone metabolism gummies Stila liquid eye shadow GAP Ultrasoft denim horseshoe overalls Takeya Actives water bottle Buck Mason white slub easy crew  Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life OSEA - use code BIGBOO for 10% off AG1 - use code BIGBOO for our special offer Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide until March 15th

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 Birmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets (and you will have access for a week after the show - on sale through 4/16) Helen reservations for 4/22-4/24 - email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line and your preferred date/time  If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes: Mississippi State vs. UCLA in baseball Brian O'Connor alas, USM took the Tuesday night game There(4) Gathering LaLaLand Cafe The Graduate in Auburn Ella and Aubie Bridgerton on Netflix Good Hang with Amy Poehler and Carol Burnett Tuesday Date Night The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage Nike Vomero Premium heavy duty metal tongs wide leg pants with crochet detail  Aerie Go-To sweatshirt  peppermint dish soap Sponsors: Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit ZocDoc - use this link to book an appointment today Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life

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 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 do that here.Show Notes: US women win hockey gold (we didn't talk about this, but we for sure want to acknowledge it, because wow) US men win hockey gold Johnny Gaudreau Alysa Liu Mikaela Shiffrin Mary Carillo's story about Norwegian Olympic excellence Kate Hudson's "California Dreamin'" LA28 promo Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model The Bronze Horseman Tuesday Date Night with Katherine and Cole Cubelic Tuesday Date Night on IG Nike Vomero Premium For Helen reservations 4/22-4/24, email info@helenbham.com with BIGBOO in the subject line; also let them know your party size and desired date / time.  Breath As Prayer devotional book / prayer guide L'Oreal Voluminous Superstar mascara Lola blanket Cecily clogs Copper Peptide face cream Sponsors: AG1 - use this link for free samplers, free supplements, and a welcome kit with your first order Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order (plus free shipping) Trust & Will - use this link for 20% off

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, everybody! 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 do that here.Show Notes: Dudy Noble Field HEB charcuterie Double Batch cookie Gladware containers Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett weird ice for figure skating ice dancing judging controversy Federica Brignoni Shark FlexStyle air styling and drying system The Bronze Horseman The Prince of Egypt Ithaca x Graza hummus Toasteds variety pack buffer / polisher for car Crew Dog embroidered baseball sweatshirt Colette crop wide-leg sweater pants Sponsors: Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift Helix - use this link for 27% off through February 25th Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase