The Big Boo Cast Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson

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!

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Show Notes:
- The Resort at Paws Up
- Sophie on The Paul Finebaum Show with Cole Cubelic
- Cole's podcast, The Cube Show
- NCAA 2024 Regional Baseball Bracket
- French Onion Sliders for a Crowd
- King's Hawaiian pretzel slider buns
- Biscoff ice cream pie
- the Hudsons' favorite chicken parmesan recipe
- the Deshazor Everett targeting call that Melanie continues to question
- pictures of the new kitchen (look in the Kitchen 2024 highlight)
- appliance slider for coffee pot
- soft striped maxi dress
- Supergoop Glowscreen sunscreen in champagne
- gold coffee spoons
- Sonos Era 300

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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! 

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Show Notes:
- A&M women's tennis team wins national championship
- predicted regionals for D1 college baseball
- Dudy Noble field
- Ryan Targac's pitch hit 
- Sophie's shoe organizer
- sliding trays that go underneath your coffee pot
- Bridgerton season 3
- ten shelf organizer for shoes
- Free People Crafted cargo pants
- AE Dreamy Drape cargo jeans in white
- "Amen" by Rita Springer (and here's the link to Rita Springer's podcast)
- AE Slouchy House oversized t-shirt

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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 Favorites. 

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Show Notes:
- The George in College Station
- Aggies undefeated in non-conference games
- the rug where Hazel likes to hide things
- bamboo expandable kitchen drawer dividers
- J Crew popover shirt
- under cabinet organizer
- Daily Practice pull-on cargo shorts
- Oxford Pennant

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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.

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Show Notes:
- Caroline's book news
- Somebody Somewhere
- Pickwick & Co. 
- Amy Hannon
- AromaPlan diffuser
- AromaPlan fragrance sample pack
- Tommy White
- The Idea of You on Amazon
- Queen Charlotte on Netflix
- Crash Landing on You on Netflix
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (our April Patreon book club pick)
- Et Serena quartz countertops
- Abby Moorer Hair and Makeup
- Sexy Hair Big Powder Play Volumizing and Texturizing Powder
- Battlefield of the Mind
- Cloth and Stone shirt dress
- letter charms at Allie & Bess (use code MELANIE20 for 20% off)
- Be All You Can Be pants

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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 thoughts about Taylor Swift's latest offering. Look at us persevere!

We also discuss my very late arrival on the Bridgerton train, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:
- Hunter Hines hits a two-run homer
- TSwift's The Tortured Poets Department
- Funny Story by Emily Henry
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (our April Patreon book club pick)
- Bridgerton
- viscose tunic dress
- The Perfect Jean NYC
- oven protector mat
- Universal Thread cinch waist maxi dress
- Better Homes & Gardens four-cube organizer

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- LolaVie - use code BIGBOO for 15% off
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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!

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Show Notes:
- our Birmingham Guide with all of our B'ham favorites
- Cole's podcast, Cube Show
- The Margaret in Birmingham
- Mikey's Hot Dog Cafe food truck
- Google doc with all our live show clothes and shoes and links
- The Valley Hotel in Birmingham
- The Essential in Birmingham
- Oncept Porto sneakers
- Sanders Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
- Nosh Social Co.
- Pomander Place striped blouse
- square aviator sunglasses

Sponsors:

- AG1 - use this link for a free one-year supply of vitamin D3 & K2 plus five free travel packs
- Lume - use code BIGBOO for 15% off your first order
- Thrive Market - use this link for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift