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The Big Boo Cast

The Big Boo Cast

By: Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson
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 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.All material copyrighted 2007-2025. May not be used without written consent. Christianity Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 471

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 471
    Dec 4 2025
    On this episode I sound like I'm recording inside a tunnel, and Melanie is clearly surrounded by a great deal of yard work, but neither of those things stops us from sharing our feelings about rivalry weekend (WOMP WOMP), Lane Kiffin (ENOUGH ALREADY), Thanksgiving festivities, parking lot etiquette, and (in Melanie's case), Stranger Things.

    There's also some exciting upcoming live show news, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

    Thanks for listening, y'all!

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    Show Notes:

    • sad trombone for the Aggies
    • sad trombone for the Bulldogs
    • Stranger Things on Netflix
    • Kiffin's clothes in a parking lot
    • Kiffin's deal at LSU
    • Honey Baked Ham
    • Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime
    • we read Southern Living together on Patreon
    • NYX hydrating glossy lip stain
    • multi-color velvet ribbon
    • Chobani peppermint mocha creamer
    • Capri Blue woody fir and firewood candle
    • 7 foot alpine tree with lights
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    53 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 470

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 470
    Nov 27 2025
    It's Rivalry Week in college football, so on this episode Melanie and I discuss the Aggies' upcoming showdown with the Longhorns and the Bulldogs' annual battle with the Rebels. Naturally this leads into the two of us sharing / pontificating / pondering about all the Lane Kiffin coaching drama, so you're welcome for all of our thoughts despite the fact that not a single soul has asked us what we think.

    Mel also shares about her weekend of Christmas decorating, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

    Hope you enjoy!
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    Show Notes:
    • potential SEC Championship Game match-ups
    • Lane Kiffin coaching drama
    • Ole Miss AD's social media statement about Kiffin
    • Deuce Knight
    • Bucky McMillan
    • Layne's in College Station
    • a great little cashmere pencil tree
    • Melanie's chocolate icebox pudding
    • Erborian CC Red-Correct
    • Pioneer Woman olive wood turner
    • COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier moisturizer
    • wooden tasting spoons
    • sleep headband with headphones
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    • Drink LMNT - get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase
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    56 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 469

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 469
    Nov 20 2025
    Well, the Aggies got 'er done against South Carolina in the most dramatic way possible this past Saturday, so in this episode Melanie and I are going to break down her experience watching the most epic SEC comeback in the modern football era. And if you're thinking that what you just read sounds a little bit like Jesse Palmer introducing an episode of The Bachelor, well, you're not wrong. Which is to say: this is a football-heavy episode. Because Aggies.

    We also make time to talk about what we've been watching and what I've been cooking. Plus, it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

    Enjoy, everybody!

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    • 2025 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide
    Show Notes:

    • Aggies stage epic comeback win
    • Oklahoma wins at Bama
    • Elko throws a chair post-game
    • Marcel Reed's TikTok
    • Georgia's onside kick against Texas
    • Bamboozled on Friends
    • The Beast in Me on Netflix
    • Being Eddie on Netflix
    • Tamalitoz hard candy
    • shirt tuck band
    • cotton pointelle mini skirt
    • crochet skirt
    • I Just Wanna Chat on IG
    Sponsors:

    • AG1 - use this link to get a free welcome kit
    • Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order
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    55 mins
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