The Shankles have been in Montana, the Hudsons have been in Hoover (at the SEC baseball tournament), and on this episode that means that Melanie and I have a lot of catching up to do. There have been outdoor adventures, there have been NCAA grievances, and there is a whole lot of college baseball to look forward to as the regionals get cranked up this weekend. Also, I have cooked some meals, so I talk about that - and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our ...
May 30, 2024•48 min
This week Melanie listens patiently as I lament the projected college baseball regionals, and I listen with my mouth hanging open as Melanie shares a specific request P had for this past Friday's trash pick-up (no doubt, however, that it was certainly on-brand). In addition to those things, we discuss our shoe organization and the new season of Bridgerton . Of course there's a kitchen / house update, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Sh...
May 23, 2024•52 min
Right before we recorded this episode, I experienced a significant overtalking situation (to be clear, I was the one who was talking too much), so Melanie and I break down that unfortunate series of events before we discuss her time in College Station, our latest college baseball woes, and the most recent kitchen developments (so close! we're getting so close to the end!). Plus, Melanie shares about a house she recently visited and loved, her new home furnishing goal, and it's my turn for Five F...
May 16, 2024•53 min
This week everybody's sound is functioning properly (may the Lord be praised) as Melanie and I discuss my time in Houston, P's newest hobby, and the wonder of LSU baseball's Tommy White. We also talk about Caroline's very exciting book news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - 2024 Graduation Gift Ideas Show Notes: - Caroline's book news - Somebody Somewhere - Pickwick & Co. - Amy Hannon - AromaPlan diffuser - AromaPlan fragran...
May 09, 2024•50 min
Granted, it's not an unusual occurrence, but it's been a tough week for audio excellence here in Big Boo land. Please forgive the absence of consistent volume on my end of things. Plus, Melanie and I recorded this episode in about three different installments because, well, life. However comma our sound gets sorted out by the 30-minute mark (better then than never, right?), and we did manage to have a fairly coherent conversation about our current college baseball situations as well as some thou...
May 02, 2024•49 min
This week Melanie and I recap the Birmingham live show as well as all the fun before and after it. Unfortunately there were a few travel complications when it was time to head back to Texas, but Mel tells the story of a Southwest gate agent who got some things handled in the Birmingham airport. We also discuss our quick trip to Tuscaloosa, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - our Birmingham Guide with all of our B'ham fa...
Apr 25, 2024•49 min
This week Melanie and I recorded at EIGHT FORTY IN THE AM, and you will hear that in our voices - no doubt about it. We talk about Caroline's Aggie Ring Day, their time at the A&M baseball game, and the latest with my kitchen. We also discuss our live show wardrobe situation, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show Show Notes: - Tyler Childers - starter mattress pad cooler - Two Funny Girls - "Mam...
Apr 18, 2024•51 min
My microphone wasn't on for the first part of this episode (I PROMISE WE CHECK THESE THINGS, but computers / robots / user error / etc.), but thankfully Melanie's Official Look-at-the-Eclipse Break gave me time to correct the situation. In addition to the eclipse, we talk about college baseball, Kristen Wiig's skin, and the women's basketball championship game. We also discuss an encouraging, hopeful doctor's visit that Melanie recently experienced, and it's Mel's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y...
Apr 11, 2024•57 min
This week Melanie and I ponder the never-ending nature of a kitchen clean-out, we celebrate (and, in my case, grieve) the latest college baseball developments, and we recap our very lovely Easter weekends. A fine time was had by all. We also discuss the high-quality Southern accents in a TV show we've both been watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, y'all! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show - Big Boo Live t-shirts for Birmingham Show N...
Apr 04, 2024•54 min
This week Melanie has traveled to New Hampshire, we both traveled to the Land of Sports Pain, and we recap all of those literal and figurative trips in this episode (needless to say, the trip to New Hampshire was by far the most enjoyable). On top of that, I explain why we're tearing up my kitchen, and I share some very exciting oven news. We also discuss some TV shows we're enjoying, we ponder the wonder of baby leaves, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on ...
Mar 28, 2024•54 min
It was a big weekend-o-sports for the Aggies and the Bulldogs, so naturally Melanie and I recap all the exciting developments before we catch up on the latest with the college kids (Caroline's spring break and Alex's 21st birthday). We also catch up on the latest with Kate, though admittedly we only know whatever TikTok has told us. Plus, Melanie has found a show that she enjoys, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for...
Mar 21, 2024•49 min
This week Melanie and I share some very exciting updates about my sore throat and her injured leg, so basically this is a medical podcast now. In addition to breaking science news, we talk about college baseball, Free People's declaration that it's microshorts season, and Melanie's big make-up / beauty product clean-out. We also discuss the fact that this week marks Alex's 21st birthday, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live S...
Mar 14, 2024•52 min
On this episode Melanie and I discuss my recent trip to NYC: why Tedeschi Trucks Band is the best ever, all the wonderful things about the hotel where we stayed, and the fact that I found myself feeling actual feelings before we left Saturday morning. We also talk about Melanie's determination to clean her house and our current challenges with reading. Plus, Melanie shares some thoughts about trying to figure out meals, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - ...
Mar 07, 2024•52 min
This week Melanie and I recap our travels (she went to Ft. Worth and College Station, I went to east Georgia) and talk about all the roasts I cooked last week. You'll hear more than you've ever wanted to hear about how much I love to chop things. Plus, we have some exciting live show info for the fall (!!!), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show Show Notes: - Pepper Belly Pete's Mississippi P...
Feb 28, 2024•56 min
Listen. My microphone. I'm just as sorry as I can be. Apparently I disconnected something before we recorded. So when you hear how I sound, just pretend I'm a DJ who's on from 6-10pm in the year of our Lord 1981. In this episode Melanie shares about a change in her workout routine, we talk about our weekends (as we do every episode), and I celebrate what I believe we can call an eyeshadow victory. Melanie also has an exciting face massage update, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all e...
Feb 22, 2024•50 min
This week Melanie and I discuss our thoughts on the Super Bowl (and commercials!), we share some very boring but enjoyable everyday life happenings, and Mel fills us in on Mabel's reaction to their new surround sound situation. We also include an excerpt from our recent live Patreon episode with Harrison Scott Key, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show Show Notes: - State / Michigan Gator Bow...
Feb 15, 2024•54 min
This week Melanie and I talk about our weekend travels / speaking events; I was in Laurel, Mississippi, and she was in College Station, which worked out really nicely for getting to spend some time with Caroline. Melanie also shares what will maybe be the Perry-est story you have ever heard, and I wax poetic about the Grammys. As (almost) always, we discuss what we've been watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Ticket...
Feb 08, 2024•53 min
This week Melanie and I discuss Taylor and Travis at the AFC Championship game, we recap our respective weekends, and Melanie shares P's strategy for a strong cup of hotel room coffee. That last thing may wind up changing my life a little bit. We also talk about a certain college sophomore's new hairstyle, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Enjoy, everybody! - Join Us on Patreon (book club with Harrison Scott Key on January 30th) - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Sh...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min
I'm editing this week in the Atlanta airport - a little bit of an "on the fly" situation in more ways than one - but in this episode Melanie and I talk about my trip to Charleston, her trip to College Station and Dallas, and her experience at the Aggie Women's Baseball Clinic. We also discuss my recent binge-watching of The Traitors , and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon (book club with Harrison Scott Key on January 30th) - Our Amazon Shop - Live Stream Ticke...
Jan 25, 2024•49 min
We recorded this episode on Monday afternoon, not long after our Birmingham live show very unexpectedly sold out really quickly, and Melanie and I were so incredibly grateful but also shellshocked. Maybe that's why I forgot to turn on my microphone when we recorded, and by the way, you're welcome for that. AUDIO EXCELLENCE. OUR HALLMARK. So all that to say, this week we talk about some things. And it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. We sure do love y'all. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Sh...
Jan 18, 2024•55 min
This week Melanie and I recap our delightful weekend in Birmingham and discuss my role as hype man during our shopping trip with Caroline (which, by the way, is a day I will hold close in my heart forever and ever). We also share info about tickets for our Birmingham live show, which is now officially official and will be here before we know it. On top of all that, we talk about some of the specific ways that 2024 is keeping it weird, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join U...
Jan 11, 2024•53 min
It's a new year, and we're delighted to kick off 2024 with this new episode. Melanie and I talk about the most recent college football games, our words for the year, and the fact that we're going to see each other later this week. Plus I read a book that I absolutely loved, so you'll hear all about that. We also discuss the situations we're both facing with our hair, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Psalm 18:16-19 - Joni Taylor - Un...
Jan 04, 2024•54 min
It was the merriest of Christmases for the Shankles and the Hudsons, so this week you'll hear us break down all the holiday festivities as well as chronicle our TV viewing (an area where Melanie and I both have excelled lately). Plus, there's an excerpt from our most recent Patreon episode with our most frequent podcast guest (by a country mile), our dear friend Travis Cottrell . Melanie also talks about a movie she didn't really enjoy, I talk about a movie I adored, we discuss air fryer strateg...
Dec 28, 2023•58 min
This week you'll hear the riveting details of our Christmas grocery and meal planning, not to mention that we share a lot of strong feelings about meat (I'm just not interested) and seafood (Melanie's not interested). Thankfully though we are both very interested in TV right now, so we talk about that too. Finally, consider yourself warned that we might slightly overshare our feelings about the dynamic between Kathy Hilton and Paris Hilton in Paris in Love. We have so many thoughts about it. Plu...
Dec 21, 2023•47 min
This week Melanie and I discuss how I have resumed my travels with June and her journey, Mel's status with games on her phone, and all the TV I've been watching. Plus Melanie shares about a whole new area of interest for Perry and catches us up on her gift wrapping festivities with Gulley. 'Tis the season, etc. We also talk about what's coming up on Patreon (a special announcement about January book club!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Sh...
Dec 14, 2023•51 min
This is the maybe the closest Melanie and I have ever cut it in terms of getting an episode out on time, but travel has interfered with our recording schedule this week. The good news, though, is that we had a lot of catching up to do, and recording an episode is a fine way to do that. We cover a lot of ground - my trip to NYC, the kids getting home for Christmas, and our continued deep thoughts and feelings about Taylor and Travis. We also talk about what we have coming up in our January book c...
Dec 07, 2023•52 min
The Aggies and the Bulldogs have new head football coaches, so this week Melanie and I talk through some of the drama (on the A&M side, especially) surrounding the hiring process and how said drama led to some amusing social media moments. And of course we discuss the Iron Bowl and that last touchdown and how we relate on so many levels to the Auburn heartache. There's also a quick look back at our respective Thanksgivings, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on ...
Nov 30, 2023•47 min
This week Melanie and I discuss what we won't be cooking for Thanksgiving (here's a hint: TURKEY), as well as the latest with our respective football programs and their coaching searches. We also break down my recent experiences at a couple of concerts, and Melanie shares about some of her post-live show introverting. There's some delightful bonus content at the end of the episode (an excerpt from our recent Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic ), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope yo...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Melanie and I spent the end of the last week in Bryan / College Station for The Big Boo Bowl (and then the actual A&M / State football game), so between our live show, all our activities, and then - THEN - BOTH OF OUR HEAD COACHES GETTING FIRED IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD - we have more to talk about on this episode than we can possibly cover. We do our best, but there is going to be a follow-up episode on Patreon where we really dig into the football stuff. There's just so much to process. Also, we...
Nov 16, 2023•59 min
This week Melanie shares one of the more fascinating theories to date about the Aggies' struggles on the football field (I believe we would both give this theory a giant side-eye), and she tells us about her keen deer-counting skills this past weekend. I recap another trip to MIssissippi as well as a full-to-the-brim weekend. Also, we continue our Gift Guide this week, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites (which, FYI, contains one of our favorite podcast moments ever). Hope you enjoy! - Jo...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min
