The Big Boo Cast

Nov 20 2024 429 ep. 56 mins 3.5k
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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.

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 417

Nov 20 2024 51 mins  
This week Melanie and I talk about the latest with college football, the latest with what we're reading, and the latest with my very early Christmas decorating. We also discuss the fact that Melanie and Caroline are headed to Alabama this weekend so we can take a little road trip to the loveliest village on the plains. On top of that, I share some of Hazel's most recent issues (t

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 416

Nov 13 2024 69 mins  
Melanie and I both have happy live show hangovers this week, so we break down all of our Dallas fun as well as some fantastic memories from not even 24 hours in College Station. We had time with our friends Beth and Ree, we had time with each other and our friends and family, and we saw some amazingly talented college students perform in Chi O Songfest. It was quite a time. We als

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 415

Nov 06 2024 69 mins  
Oh, how the college football turns have tabled. Melanie's Aggies traveled from the football mountaintop to the (temporary, we believe) valley this past weekend, so as you can imagine, she's still processing her emotions re: the loss. However, the good news is that this week marks the first installment of our annual holiday gift guide, and we're just as happy as we can be about that

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 414

Oct 30 2024 58 mins  
The Aggies are at the top of the SEC football standings, so naturally Melanie and I talk all about that on this episode - along with the state of her legs and feet after walking about 13,000 steps in her full-length cowboy boots. And in my neck of the woods, I cooked for Alex and his buddies this past Sunday night, so it's been BUTTER AHOY here in Birmingham. We also discuss readi

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 413

Oct 23 2024 55 mins  
For the second year in a row, The Big Boo Bowl was the Aggies' time to shine, but there was still a fine time to be had in Starkville. So this week Melanie and I discuss my very brief interaction with Dan Mullen, my enduring affection for the 2014 Mississippi State Bulldogs, and why it's bad form to throw objects on the field during a football game. Hypothetically. We also talk a

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 412

Oct 16 2024 50 mins  
On this episode Melanie and I discuss the variety of smells that greeted me during my travels last week, and of course we talk about college football: Melanie's high level of relaxation during a bye weekend, LSU's overtime win, the upcoming Big Boo Bowl, my current fight with Kirby Smart, and the fact that I accidentally messaged Dan Mullen on Instagram. Naturally there are Side E

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 411

Oct 09 2024 51 mins  
This past weekend delivered in terms of COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS - which, as we all know, is Melanie's favorite. So on this week's episode we talk about the chaos, and about our weekends, and about the latest with all my traveling. Plus, Side Eyes and I See Yous. We also discuss my weekend in Melanie's favorite city (not) - and it's her turn for Five Favorites Enjoy, y'all! - Joi

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 410

Oct 02 2024 54 mins  
It was football shenanigans aplenty over the weekend, so of course Melanie and I share our thoughts about the games and the calls and the Pat McAfee antics. Plus, we discuss a Netflix show that has our whole hearts and break down the pieces and parts of our weekends. Melanie also shares all the things she loves about Leanne Morgan's new book, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 409

Sep 25 2024 52 mins  
On this week's episode Melanie and I talk about college football (sad trombone for me), Melanie's unprecedented closet clean-out, and my latest travels related to book-related fun and shenanigans. Plus, Melanie shares a Twitter account that has added some joy to her life - in addition to an explanation about why bird hunting is not what the Lord has for her. As an added bonus, it'

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 408

Sep 18 2024 60 mins  
Well, college football is pretty much all wrapped up for me this season, so this week Melanie and I discuss that unfortunate development as well as the very positive turn of events for her Aggies. Plus, we discuss my book launch week and all the reasons it basically has been an absolute delight. On top of that, there are Side Eyes and I See Yous, and it's my turn for Five Favorite