The football sun didn't shine on A&M this past weekend, so in this epsiode Melanie and I spend some time processing and working through the Aggies' loss to Appalachian State. We also talk about a few other upsets from this past weekend and offer some Side Eyes and I See Yous - all in an effort to distract Melanie from her pain, of course. David and I got to spend some time with Alex this past Friday night, so we break that down with some Serious Empty Nest Philosophizing (TM), and it's Mel's...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr
It's probably not a surprise to anyone, but after the first big weekend of college football, this episode is A Lot of Sports. This is also what we like to refer to as our happy place. And while our sound wouldn't pick up Melanie's little noisemaker for some reason, we did not let that deter us from our first round of Side Eyes and I See Yous for this new season. We won't always talk about football quite this much, but it seemed right and fitting for the first big game weekend. We also discuss ou...
Sep 08, 2022•59 min
Well, Alex lives at college now, and on this episode Melanie and I talk all about the move-in process and the fact that we're both empty nesters now. Plus, Melanie tells us how the past showed up in her present this past weekend (AS IT WILL DO), and I share about a text thread that overtook my life this past Saturday night. We also discuss a Netflix documentary that we both loved, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes: - SOURC...
Sep 01, 2022•59 min
Well, it's our 300th episode - and our 15th podcast-i-versary - and Melanie and I are thrilled about both of these things. WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT. So, as you can imagine, we do a little reminiscing on this episode, but we also do a lot of talking about the here and now. That is because this is the week that Alex moves to college, and we have a lot to break down about that. As always we recap our weekends, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week Melanie and I kick off the episode with a recap of My Weekend with Martha (maybe that should be trademarked), which was super fun (you can imagine! can't you just imagine?!), and we talk about this new season of life where our kids aren't around very much. This basically makes us feel like we're dating the people we've been married to for 25 years. Also, Melanie fills us in on a movie she loved, we both have rave reviews for a TV show we adore, and we break down the AP college football...
Aug 18, 2022•55 min
This week Melanie recaps the time she spent decorating Caroline's apartment this past weekend, and I lament an unexpected change with my email. We also discuss the surprising cost of Command hooks, a new season of one of our favorite shows, and the preseason Top 25 Coaches' Poll. On top of all that, we marvel that our brains have held onto all the Olivia Newton-John lyrics from our childhood, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Join Us on Patreon Show Notes...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr
Since our last episode Melanie and Perry have moved Caroline into her new place in College Station, and I have been all manner of productive rounding up things for Alex's dorm room. Apparently both of us have been feeling our feelings about this particular transition, so we dig into that a little bit. We also talk about Bama Rush Tok (will it be a thing this year? WE HOPE SO), what we're watching, and a book I've been loving. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amaz...
Aug 04, 2022•56 min
We're back home after spending most of last week in Atlanta, and apparently we both have a lot of thoughts about how air travel could be more courteous and efficient (please keep in mind that I didn't actually fly to Atlanta, but that doesn't stop me from having an opinion). We also share our latest thoughts about moisturizers, eye shadows, and whether or not nutmeg belongs in a fruit cobbler. On top of that, we talk about how we're wrapping up summer with the college-aged people in our lives, a...
Jul 28, 2022•53 min
We recorded this episode from Day One of SEC Football Media Days earlier this week, and man oh man are we ever living our best lives. Obviously we talk about media days (day one, at least), and we discuss the obnoxious amount of clothes we packed for our time in Atlanta. We trust you would expect no less. You'll also hear Melanie's shock / surprise / disappointment when she learns about another movie I've never seen, and we break down how we respond to conflict (here's a hint: WE DON'T LOVE IT)....
Jul 21, 2022•58 min
This week we talk about a whole lot of ordinary life: celebrating some extended family birthdays, finding an unexpected treasure at Nordstrom Rack, and trying to get our kids' living spaces coordinated for the new semester. We also discuss some new shows we're watching and how Melanie is dealing with the Texas heat. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Wings 'N More in College Station - chicken flats video (MELANIE, DO NOT WATCH THIS) - Cooper's BBQ in College Stat...
Jul 14, 2022•52 min
It's been a slow week since we last recorded, but that didn't stop us from digging into all sorts of exciting topics on this episode: picture frames, herbs, weather, and so many other things that pretty much scream WE ARE VERY BORING. Fortunately we've watched a good bit of TV, so we break that down, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - mattress topper for dorm bed - Stranger Things on Netflix - the cutest VRBO house in C...
Jul 07, 2022•52 min
This week we recap the end of the College World Series, and Melanie tells us all about how she and Caroline spent time in The Nature during their inaugural trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Melanie's feet continue to recover. We also break down an unusually busy week on the Hudson front, Melanie offers her two cents on Arch Manning's college football commitment, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Ole Miss wins the CWS - Old Try a...
Jun 30, 2022•58 min
We're still in the thick of the College World Series, so you know we're gonna get into all of our feelings about college baseball this week (not to mention the Aggies' match-up against the Longhorns). We also do a little recapping of our weekends, and we discuss whether or not it's possible to cover all the important topics / life skills with college kids before they leave home. On top of all that, we break down my current situation with my hair, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy...
Jun 23, 2022•57 min
Much to our delight, there have been lots of fun life events since our last episode. Melanie got to watch her Aggies win their super regional and secure their spot in the College World Series, and I got to go to Maine and New York City on a trip. We have so many words about all of these things. We also discuss my somewhat awkward initial encounter with East Coast seafood (I was not equipped, y'all), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show N...
Jun 16, 2022•52 min
Y'all. I don't know how this has happened again, but Zoom didn't pick up my microphone - clearly I missed a setting even after I reminded Melanie that we needed to check - so I sound like I'm in a tunnel. I hope you can push through the distraction, and I am trying to remind myself that nobody listens to us for our sound quality. Still: annoying. I'm sorry I'm so consistently bad at this part. Anyway, we discuss some things as I echo (echo, echo) my way through the episode: college baseball, Ale...
Jun 09, 2022•57 min
Between college baseball regionals, Top Gun: Maverick , and a new season of Somebody Feed Phil , we get to cover a wide swath-o-topical-ground this week. Giddy up, everyone. Plus, Melanie shares an update on the final stages of her bedroom / bath renovation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - the NCAA baseball tournament bracket - Parachute Cotton Cloud quilt - Somebody Feed Phil (new season!) - Book Lovers by Emily Henry (just FYI...
Jun 02, 2022•56 min
Melanie had an adventurous travel weekend, so we talk about that on this week's episode, and you know - YOU KNOW - we dig into the recent situation between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban. WHO AMONG US IS SURPRISED. We also discuss a TV show and a movie that have made my heart oh-so-happy, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Hops Burger Bar - SEC Baseball Tournament bracket - the drama with Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban - Arch Mann...
May 26, 2022•1 hr
Well, it occurred to me when I was editing that we completely forgot to talk about what dress I wore to graduation, but that is okay because it was an old one (the dress I ordered didn't come in on time). BUT, we did remember to talk about other graduation details, along with the latest on Melanie's bedroom / bathroom renovations and the fact that Caroline is home for the summer. We also discuss my TV goals for the week, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Becom...
May 19, 2022•55 min
On this episode Melanie does some deep reflection on all of last year's preparations for Caroline's freshman dorm room, and she does this because she started the process of moving Caroline out of her dorm room this past weekend. Suffice it to say: LESSONS WERE LEARNED. We also talk about the ramp up to Alex's high school graduation weekend (when I was editing I wondered if I should use "Sunrise, Sunset" as background music), my recent accomplishments with our built-ins, and Melanie's Five Favori...
May 12, 2022•56 min
There has been a lot of life in the last week: Melanie's home improvement situation has leveled up in a couple of significant ways, and senior year festivities have overtaken our lives here in Birmingham. So for entirely different reasons, both of us have been feeling some feelings. You'll hear all about that. We also continue our discussion of The Dress Situation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Kim Spradlin-Wolfe - Sparkly Gr...
May 05, 2022•59 min
It's been a week-o-special-events for both of us, and on this episode we're going to talk about all of them. You'll hear about Melanie and Perry getting all dressed up for a wedding, my quick trip to see college friends, and Alex's performance in Into the Woods . Plus, Melanie has some exciting new skin care strategies to share. We're also going to discuss TV (it's my favorite coping mechanism right now), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a ...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min
We're all over the place this week, so if you would like to hear about what's on sale at Anthropologie along with the snake situation at the ranch along with a round-up of some recent TV shows along with a story about some leggings, this is the episode for you. We also talk about Melanie's latest additions to her skin care routine. And it's my turn for Five Favorites. Only somehow I ended up with Seven Favorites. As you do. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - Maev...
Apr 21, 2022•59 min
We both had lively weekends - Parents' Weekend for Mel, a John Mayer concert and Daddy's birthday celebration for me - and you're gonna get a recap of all of the above. We have some thoughts about concert couples and late-night fast food and the sweetness of being with family. We also revisit the topics of doom piles and radishes, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron Show Notes: - John Mayer Sob Rock tour - Randall King - John Mayer's ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr
Since we recorded our last episode a few days early, it felt like we had lived ten lives when we sat down to record for this week. That's why you're going to hear about a wide array of topics, from which ride made me nauseous at Universal to how college kids don't like to commit to activities to when our family received a free gift in Georgia to why I experienced buyer's remorse over a new dress. A lot has happened, y'all. There's no Five Favorites this week - we're doing a quick graduation gift...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min
On this episode we touch on some topics that aren't necessarily typical for us, like Melanie's recent revelation about her dogs' theme songs and my recent theory about a vegetable that I believe to be on the come-up in the roasted vegetable world. As you might expect, this led to a discussion about the vegetables and/or fruit that have risen to culinary prominence over the last several years, and I don't know, maybe Melanie and I need some new hobbies. We also talk about Melanie's thoughts on Th...
Mar 31, 2022•51 min
If you're wondering this week if Melanie is over her spirit of grievance with the NCAA regarding the college basketball tournament, she's going to settle that question for you almost immediately after this episode starts. We also explore two new topics - doom piles and tantouring - and lament our complete lack of skill when it comes to organizing and applying make-up. It's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, and you'll be delighted to hear that she comes up with a new slogan for arugula in the pr...
Mar 24, 2022•51 min
This bonus episode marks a first for us, and that's because our guest, Kim Spradlin-Wolfe, was actually a Survivor champion about ten years ago. This means she can claim some next-level mental and physical toughness, so suffice it to say that Melanie and I - as a couple of Enneagram 9s - are fascinated. Kim also has anew show coming out on HGTV, so we talk about that along with a fun project she and Melanie are working on. You're going to love listening to her, and we got such a kick out of havi...
Mar 22, 2022•36 min
Melanie is feeling so much better this week, and you'll be delighted to hear her back in her normal feisty form (particularly where NCAA basketball is concerned). We continue our discussion from a few weeks back about Whoop City (oh, it tickles me), and we also talk about my recent facial - not to mention how this past weekend's PJ Morton concert changed my life a little bit. But wait! There's more! Melanie has a new book recommendation for us, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! ...
Mar 17, 2022•54 min
On this week's bonus episode Melanie and I talk with our friend Kari Kampakis. Kari, who lives in Birmingham and is the author of four books, just so happens to be one of our favorite Instagram follows. The mom of four daughters and a graduate of The University of Alabama, Kari has so much wisdom to share about friendship, the dynamics between moms and daughters, the power of being vulnerable and going first - and so much more. Her words are such an encouragement! This isn't the only time you'll...
Mar 15, 2022•36 min
Our friend Melanie is still under the weather, but once again she pushed through like a champion so we could get this week's episode handled. And listen - if you like a coherent train of thought, we should probably apologize. We talk about the condition of our eyelashes and the cost of streaming services and what we've been watching and the new sneakers that we both love. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites, which is always a treat. Hope y'all enjoy! - Our Amazon Shop - Become a Patron ...
Mar 10, 2022•40 min
