So just stick with us during what will certainly feel like conversational whiplash. Remember, the word for the day was "hodgepodge;" this episode really is a little bit of everything and a whole lot of nothing. Also, for some reason my Mississippi accent is real strong this time around. Here's what you need to know about Karen: she is hilarious. But we definitely discuss our somewhat out-of-the-ordinary weekend excursions. So grateful for you! So all that to say: if you enjoy random, WELCOME HOME. Finally, we come back around to some sunshine and break down a few of the reasons we loved (loved!) So today, once again, we attempted to record episode 143. You can enter on my blog and Melanie's blog; there will be four winners total. You might want to pace yourself as you listen, especially considering that we've been averaging a podcast a year. The series premiered on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, and concluded on June 20, 2017. Well, as you might imagine, we spend some time on this episode talking about this past weekend's Egg Bowl, which was as classic a State / Ole Miss match-up as I've ever seen. Yes. Apparently it's turned me into FEISTY MCGEE. Complete offer details at https://www.kindsnacks.com/kidsoffer. I hope he'll be pleased. (TARGET!!! It's just like they do on all those fancy national radio shows. And we could not be any more proud to bring you our own unique brand of third-rate entertainment. - The Popcast / Big Boo Live Show: A Benefit for Amarillo Angels - September 14, 2019. ", - The Spicy Cowgirl (we cannot overstate the deliciousness), - Buttercream Frosting for Strawberry Cake, - FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for 20% off your first subscription box) - The Big Boo Amazon Shop (affiliate links to help power the engine of ye olde podcast). Well, our good friend Travis Cottrell is back with us this week, and oh, do we have a fine time. But by all means, if you'd like to shop with us as we look at purses, click on over to the Noonday bags page; we talk about these purses for a solid 10 minutes. On this week's episode Melanie and I are so happy to get to talk to our great friend Travis Cottrell, also known as FryDaddy here on the podcast. - Bussola Frida wedge (Sophie's FAVORITE summer sandals), - The Magical Summer Caftan (discovered by Lisa Whittle) (deeply loved by Sophie) (for your inner Maude), - Lisa Whittle's 5 Word Prayers Daily podcast (just FYI if you're looking for something really encouraging and beautiful), - Teenager Meghan in front of Buckingham Palace, - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's wedding sermon, - The wonder of Meghan's reception dress. I think it's safe to say that WE HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. "Do you know what I want? ), – FabFitFun (promo code BIGBOO for $10 off your first subscription box), – Myro (promo code BIGBOO for 50% off your first order). It was a glorious time. Because we had a lot of catching up to do. Not to mention our respective addictions to Pathwords, a game that I'll be playing just as soon as I hit "publish" on this bad boy. Last month on Patreon we did a Closer Look episode on health and body image, and we got more feedback - comments, DMs, emails - than we have on any other episode. It's sort of like listening to Bubba Gump talk about all the varieties of shrimp except we didn't actually eat any shrimp. We talk about TV and books and sunscreen and our hair. Which means there is nothing even remotely resembling narrative structure. - Croft & Barrow Whispery Clouds Long Sleeve Pajama Top (plus sizes, too), - Sonoma Pajamas Essential Long Sleeve Tee (plus sizes, too). Then we talk about writing trade books and get a little nerdy about that thing. We also discuss some upcoming pop culture events we're excited about (to be clear, I didn't realize when we recorded that the Hamilton movie doesn't come out until 2021, so please know the realization that I have to wait OVER A YEAR has been borderline heartbreaking). Click at will, my friends. We also talk about the Oscars, the ageless wonder of Halle Berry, texting etiquette, a few favorite podcasts, and the great mystery of why none of the old SEC Wives episodes are online. After a couple of weeks away, Melanie and I finally found a good time to sit down and podcast and talk about all the things. We share about 278 of those thoughts in this episode. Well, we start off recounting some difficult times we've experienced in excruciatingly hot conditions. But this is really nothing new. Anyway, our 200th episode is pretty much just like all the other episodes (this feels right, doesn't it?). And there's a whole lot of in between. How did this even happen? Our own version of Who Shot JR?, only with shoes. All that to say: you can imagine our delight when Brittany Wagner, the academic counselor on LCU, agreed to be our special guest on episode 79. As always, you can find links to everything in the show notes. - A&M Baseball Hype Video (Mel's people are a little after the one-minute mark). You'll be happy to know that I blazed through those six episodes like a champion. So given the fact that we have now been wearing (mostly) pajamas and workout clothes for the better part of thirty days, Melanie and I thought we would discuss one of our favorite topics: items that bring us comfort. We also discuss college football at great length - and ponder the dynamics of sliding into someone's social media comments with your team's catchphrase. It's a lost art, everyone. I feel like that would be good for all of us. I'm not doing any links this time because we don't really talk about any products or websites or anything like that. Basically it's all the riveting content you've ever wanted. Ever since they were young, he has always been by her side and has gradually come to understand his underlying feelings for his best friend. This might be helpful to you if 1) you have no idea what to buy your mom and/or mother-in-law or 2) you need to print out a list for your people, along with maybe a subtle note that HERE IS WHAT YOU TURKEYS CAN PURCHASE FOR ME IN ORDER TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION. And seriously, thanks for your patience with our sound limitations. ), - Thrive Market (use this link for a free membership and a free gift of your choosing, worth up to $22). Because I'm not sure if you're aware of it, but my Bulldogs won the Egg Bowl 35-3. So as always, we hope there will be points in this episode where you laugh. So all that to say: we may have reached a point where we need some new hobbies. We also talk about the college football national championship, my new book-related case of the crazies, a surprise gift that Martha gave me, and how Mel and I both feel a little indebted to Tina Fey. It's every bit as riveting as you might imagine. Melanie had a big weekend cheering for her Aggies, and I got way too invested in Sunday night's Miss America pageant - which left me a little on the drowsy side come Monday. This is a whole conversation about Melanie going to look at a tunic and then deciding to focus on foundational garments - all of which leads, quite frankly, to a LOT of talk about underwear. So first and foremost I just want to say that Melanie and I hope you're well and the people you love are well. *To be clear, John Mayer doesn't know us from Adam's house cat. You know who else would say that? - Laura Tremaine's 10 Things to Tell You podcast with special guest Jamie Golden - all about skincare and makeup! We talk about Caroline's first day of 11th grade and the fact that her school now has a coffee bar, we break down some of our thoughts about Southern Charm, and we get very tickled talking about Melanie's potential plans when it comes to cosmetic procedures. on Apple Music  and Spotify, - "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks, - Hourglass Illusion Hyaluronic Skin Tint, - Charlotte Tilbury Healthy Glow Moisturizer, - Glossier (click on the link for 10% off your first order). We also talk about Melanie's repeat viewing of Friday Night Lights, hear her reaction to Tidying Up, and dig into ALL MY MANY THOUGHTS about Surviving R. Kelly (seriously - if talking about trauma is difficult for you, you'll want to skip this part of the episode). We also discuss a clothing consignment option that has been a fantastic new discovery, and I discuss that in what is certainly far too much detail. Plus we ramble through approximately 72 different topics. We also discuss the books we're working on and actually settle on a title for mine even though we can't say a whole lot about it. - Crevo Maeve Suede Block Heel Chelsea boots, - I took Melanie's advice about a Target "starter boot" and ordered these instead of the pricier Anthro booties, - KiwiCo (30% off your first month plus free shipping), - Magic Spoon (use this link for free shipping). My phone was across the room, my FitBit was across the room, and I can't think of anything that might have been causing the problem. And on top of all that: Melanie shares Five Favorites. In this episode we get an update on how Melanie's face has fared  after she tried a NO JOKE exfoliation product. - Bayou City Fellowship Church (for Hurricane Harvey relief), - Texas A&M vs. UCLA (the 2nd lowest football point of Melanie's life), - Princess Kate expecting her third baby, - Sophie still likes booties (especially these), - Lucy Perfect Core Capri Leggings (Sophie says: I found mine at TJ Maxx), - Teddie Organics Rosehip Oil (aka Shankle Oil), - Revitalash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner (Melanie enjoys this product), - "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift, - "Pop Culture Current Events" on The Popcast with Knox and Jamie, - "You Look So Good in Love" by George Strait, - Sophie's new journaling devotional - All in All. Also, in keeping with the theme of our delivery-heavy holiday season, Hazel barks a good bit. You may have picked up on that. COLOR ME FASCINATED. We also talk about Homecoming in the here and now and Homecoming in ye olden (Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock) days, along with a couple of new products Melanie has tried and our (unexpected!) by Erma Bombeck, - Jacob, Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson, - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, - No Wonder They Call Him the Savior by Max Lucado, - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris, - Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster, - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? That's because about 17-ish minutes after we started recording, we lost our connection, and the files with our audio disappeared right before our eyes. We talk about an incredible meal we had in Pawhuska, a recent shampoo / conditioner revelation, and our new favorite TV show that's on Apple+. From her missing book foreword to my feelings about an unexpected credit card charge to Mel's preferred schedule for visits from the exterminator, we spend some time and also energy voicing our frustrations. So please do follow Jamie on Instagram (@jamiebgolden), and please do forgive my besetting sin of not having a *super* strong understanding of Garage Band even though we've been podcasting since BEFORE THE DAWN OF TIME. ), rose hip oil (who's surprised? We appreciate your patience as you have had no choice but to join us on this perilous audio journey. LET IT BE, LORD. Well, we spent part of this one thinking that maybe Travis was going to be able to join us before it was all said and done, but alas, he had Skype issues and could not. - Living Proof Livestream (it'll be up until the end of May, I think), - Living Proof volume spray (for the record, this is not Beth Moore's line of hair care products) :-), - Sophie's favorite folding chair (IT ROCKS), - Part 1 of our Patreon episode with Perry, - Beachbody on Demand - special free trial membership when you text BIGBOO to 303030, - Care/of - 50% off your first order with promo code bigboocast50. We talk about vegetables, whether or not we're bothered by food odors, our struggle to make better meal choices, and how we like to achieve volume in our hair using a chip clip. You read that correctly. We'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes, and we'd be honored if you'd leave us a review. Try not to be overwhelmed by our frenzied pace. This week Big Mama (http://bigmama1.com) and BooMama (http://boomama.net) tackle all manner of pressing issues: their children's Halloween costumes, how to make your hair sizzle - literally, the dilemma of using "y'all" and "fixin'" in places outside the South, the problem with body slimming undergarments, and whether or not the wide belt is a valid fashion option. Because PANDEMIC. So you can imagine how delighted we are to tell you that, in one of the most unexpected occurrences in lo, all of our podcasting years, Phil Rosenthal from Somebody Feed Phil is our guest on this episode. - Smells Like a Citrus Grove spray cleaner (smells like the Volcano candle), - Target Restock (a WONDER, it is - ONE OF THE BEST THINGS EVER), - it Superhero mascara (Sophie's new fave), - Laura Ashley Collection at Urban Outfitters, - Ben Platt & Sara Bareilles sing "Bad Idea" (start around 14:30) -, - Leaving Neverland - so difficult to watch but so beautifully done. - Succession on HBO (THIS IS NOT FOR THE CHILDREN OR THE TEENAGERS), - Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew Peterson on iTunes and Spotify, - p.s. Plus, of course, their hair. ), then hear about Melanie and P's recent weekend of attending polo matches. Since Melanie and I went to Chicago last weekend, this episode seemed like a great opportunity to recap our trip. In this podcast Melanie and I talk about her recent bout with the plague, our thoughts on soup, our favorite dresses at the Golden Globes, and then a bunch of other stuff that I don't really remember though I'm sure it's absolutely riveting. For about 45 minutes (-ish) you'll hear Melanie and me talk about all manner of favorites, and for another 20 minutes (-ish) you'll hear me talking with our hilarious, brilliant friend Jamie Golden. But we both have gotten to a place where we feel strong and we actually like to move. Annie and I have a delightful chat about 10 minutes into the podcast. By chance, Lin Xiao Xi comes across a magic potion that can allow her to magically lose weight. It's just that time of year, y'all. We also reminisce about shampoos from the 70s. I love it a lot. Is this what victory feels like? There's also a moment where all three of us demonstrated some significant affection for Popeye's, and really, this should be no surprise at all. - Sun-Washed Citrus Plug-ins from Bath & Body Works, - Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer (and here's the paddle brush), - Music at 41:30 - The Impossible by Savfk | https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, - Simple Contacts (promo code BIGBOO20 for $20 off your first order) - The Big Boo Amazon Shop (affiliate links to help power the engine of ye olde podcast). I know. Finally, we discuss the mystery of free radicals, and Melanie shares some exciting pajama leggings news. Not a long-term different. Our new Big Boo Cast t-shirts from Milk & Honey tees! It's a big week in the life of our little podcast, primarily because on this particular episode Melanie commits to trying a recipe that will require her to deal with raw chicken. ... She confesses to Jin-eon that she's afraid to fall in love with him.… read more. And what that means for you, dear listener, is that when I finally did in fact hit the record button, we were smack-dab in the middle of a conversation about the Enneagram and introversion / extroversion. - My Dear Hamilton: The Life of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, - Family Savvy's Instant Pot Mississippi Roast, - Sunday Riley Power Trio: Lactic Acid + Retinol + Vitamin C Bundle, - Sophie's Twenty Twenty playlist on Apple Music, - Sophie's Twenty Twenty playlist on Spotify, - OpenFit (text BIGBOO to 505050 for fourteen free days of Sugar Free 3), - Noemie (promo code BIGBOO for $50 off your order).