Episodes

  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 480

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 480
    Feb 5 2026

    On this week's episode I recount a very exciting Step Sing weekend in our family, Melanie shares a delicious new dip discovery, and we both try to make our peace with who we didn't know at the Grammys.

    As always we deal with the low-level hum of a leaf blower (and a vacuum!), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

    Hope you enjoy!

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    Show Notes:

    • hot dirty martini dip
    • Shrinking on Apple TV+
    • Family of Spies
    • Samford Step Sing
    • People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix
    • our Patreon episode on counterweights
    • Alex's fraternity's Step Sing performance (they won!)
    • Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Bravo
    • Hank Williams, Jr.
    • The Criterion Channel
    • David's new socks
    • OXO Good Grips peeler
    • Think Royln clear stadium bag (less than $30, final sale)
    • Valentine's slippers
    • Helen
    • Bayonet
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    42 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 479

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 479
    Jan 29 2026

    On this week's podcast episode, in the midst of unusually cold temperatures in San Antonio and Birmingham, Melanie and I discuss recent NFL developments (not our regular wheelhouse), Indiana's national championship, and - what we've all been waiting for - an update from Melanie on the racoons next door. Hydrate, grab a snack, and settle in, everyone.

    We also talk about Melanie's return to World War II books, David interrupts our recording not once but twice (the Hudsons were trying to get some business-y things handled), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

    Hope you enjoy!

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    Show Notes:

    • Melanie's capelet heating pad
    • Broncos and Patriots play in a blizzard
    • Ann Michael Maye on IG
    • Indiana wins national championship
    • Fernando Mendoza's bruised arm
    • David Thomas and Sissy Goff, the kindest people who have ever lived
    • bandana fringe jacket
    • Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block
    • Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn
    • cast recording of Ragtime
    • Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow
    • L'Oreal Elvive 8-Second Wonder Water hair treatment
    • ODODOS drawstring leggings
    • Ghirardhelli Double Chocolate hot chocolate mix
    • We the Free Libre wide leg cords
    • To the Peak quarter zip
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    51 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 478

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 478
    Jan 22 2026

    On this week's episode Melanie rejoices about the trajectory of Aggie basketball, and I continue to be filled with hope about Mississippi State baseball. We talk about a couple of memorable life events that happened with my college friends this past week, and Melanie shares about a show that she and Perry have watched.

    Melanie also recaps how she tried on every pair of jeans she owns, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

    Hope you enjoy!

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    Show Notes:

    • Aggie basketball beats the Longhorns
    • State's women beat Kentucky
    • The Terminal List: Dark Wolf
    • king cakes
    • Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
    • Catherine boyfriend jeans
    • Free People penny flares
    • Adi mid-rise jeans
    • Risen jeans
    • Favorite dress in some years
    • evening bag
    • 20 Mule Team Borax
    • lymphatic contour brush
    • rattan sideboard
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    53 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 477

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 477
    Jan 15 2026
    This week Melanie and I catch up on the college football playoffs as well as the first few games of conference play in SEC basketball. Melanie also shares about her epic clean-out of Caroline's closet (Caroline was texting me throughout this process, btw), and I have an update on the new television and our most recent Helen dinner.Plus, we discuss Golden Globes fashion, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Join Us on Patreon Our Amazon ShopBirmingham Show (4/23) Live Stream Tickets If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here.Show Notes:Ole Miss / Miami gameTrinidad Chambliss denied additional eligibilityIndiana / Oregon gameFernando Mendoza gets confetti in his mouthAuburn's buzzer beater in A&M game overruledBucky McMillan's post-game interviewHelen in BirminghamBayonet in BirminghamSophie's weekly newsletter (with show notes)(by the way, Melanie has a new Substack - and she's blogging again!)Amy Poehler's podcastAmal Clooney at Golden GlobesEmma Stone at Golden GlobesParker Posey at Golden GlobesJean Smart at Golden GlobesBritney Snow at Golden GlobesBest Dressed at Golden GlobesAmazon workout top Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost on Apple TV People We Meet on Vacation on NetflixUpsky dog bowlLinbsunne ball point pensOSEA Dream Bio-Retinol body creamoversized turtleneck tunic sweaterThe Original Beeswax furniture polishSponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life ZocDoc - use this link to download the app and book an appointment OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off Helix - use this link for 20% off sitewide
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    55 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 476

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 476
    Jan 8 2026

    This week Melanie and I have lots of thoughts about Ole Miss football, Curt Cignetti, and what on earth we should do with our old VHS tapes. We also discuss our shared hope that we'll be game-playing families and my unexpected encounter with my old maternity clothes.

    On top of that, we talk about a new show on Netflix that has totally captivated us despite the fact that we're puzzled by what we're watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

    Happy New Year, everybody!

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    Show Notes:

    • canasta
    • PhotoScan app
    • Ole Miss / Georgia game
    • Kim Mulkey and Lane Kiffin
    • Curt Cignetti
    • Texas Tech's new QB
    • Carson Beck
    • Fernando Mendoza
    • Mississippi State baseball conditioning
    • State beats the Longhorns in basketball
    • Aggies beat LSU in basketball
    • Members Only: Palm Beach on Netflix
    • Gardens of Jaipur printed curtains
    • oversized sweater dress
    • return address stamp
    • Thrive Market organic extra virgin olive oil
    • big pearl beads
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    1 hr
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 475

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 475
    Jan 1 2026
    On this episode I share all manner of enthusiasm about the new year (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A NEW YEAR REALLY THERE IS NOTHING), and Melanie shares all manner of enthusiasm about her extensive house clean-out (WHAT IS BETTER THAN A CLEAN-OUT REALLY THERE IS NOTHING). Of course we recap our respective Christmases and discuss all that we've done (and watched) to celebrate the season.

    Melanie also offers an alternate calendar theory, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.

    Happy New Year, everybody!

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    Show Notes:
    • Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio
    • Biscoff Christmas Crack
    • vibration plate
    • USA pans on Amazon
    • family takes turns raiding grandmother's closet
    • eulogy for Anna's pacifier
    • (also, THIS TURKEY)
    • Stranger Things
    • Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller
    • Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith
    • The Traitors
    • Shrinking
    • Bridgerton
    • linen cover thick spiral notebook
    • Style Edit root concealer
    • Amazon Essentials crew neck t-shirt
    • baggy wide leg cargo sweatpants
    • Bounce fleece tunic
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    49 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 474

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 474
    Dec 25 2025
    This past week has brought its share of A&M-adjacent football disappointment, but Melanie is finding comfort and solace by celebrating the Aggies' national championship in volleyball (GLASS HALF FULL, you understand). Meanwhile, here in Alabama, this past week has taught me some things about my personal needs from health care providers who draw blood, and I have found comfort and solace in watching television. As one does.

    Melanie also has some thoughts about Amazon's AI assistant, Rufus, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

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    Show Notes:
    • Aggie women's volleyball wins National Championship
    • Chicken Oil Co. in Bryan
    • Aggie football loses to Miami
    • Johnny Manziel couldn't make it
    • Jazz TX
    • Pullman Market in San Antonio
    • Owning Manhattan on Netflix
    • The End of an Era on Disney+
    • My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman on Netflix
    • Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu
    • Love, Meghan on Netflix
    • Will Guidara
    • Spicy Hamburger Soup
    • Truremedy soap
    • sleeveless puffer vest
    • Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater
    • turquoise big bead necklace
    • Aerie Like Candy crew sweater
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    56 mins
  • The Big Boo Cast, Episode 473

    The Big Boo Cast, Episode 473
    Dec 18 2025
    This week Melanie and I talk about the copious amounts of butter in our refrigerators as well as the seemingly inevitable tall boots experiment in my life. We also discuss A&M volleyball, our shared love for the new Taylor Swift docuseries, and my newest TV show obsession.

    On top of that, we share some Southern Living subscription info, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

    Enjoy, y'all!

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    Show Notes:

    • Quality Bistro in NYC
    • David Yu, NYC chauffeur
    • Frye & Co. Miranda boots
    • NCAA volleyball championships
    • Helen in Birmingham
    • Bayonet's watermelon ice box pie is a big deal in the NYT
    • Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix
    • The End of an Era on Disney+
    • Kam from The Eras Tour
    • The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
    • Pluribus on AppleTV
    • All Her Fault on Peacock
    • our new $10 level on Patreon
    • Southern Living subscriptions for $14.95
    • oversized sweater
    • Abib collagen eye patches
    • Relwen quilted insulated tanker jacket
    • Rowe Casa lymphatic cream
    • Chappywrap blanket
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    47 mins