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The Big Boo Cast

Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson

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.

51 minutes 54 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 473
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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18 December 2025, 2:00 am
1 hour 20 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 472
This week Melanie has some words of encouragement and exhortation for the College Football Playoff committee, and I am still trying to make sense of the fact that the Mississippi State Bulldogs are going to an actual bowl game. To play post-season football. WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING.

Also, Melanie talks about some Christmas-themed shows that she has watched, I share all about my recent trip to New York, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!
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11 December 2025, 2:00 am
53 minutes

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 471
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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4 December 2025, 2:00 am
56 minutes 3 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 470
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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27 November 2025, 2:00 am
55 minutes 9 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 469
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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20 November 2025, 2:00 am
50 minutes 12 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 468
As has been the case all season, college football has given us plenty to talk about this week (OKAY AGGIES), along with the fact that Melanie and I both got to spend some time at our alma maters. As usual, we break down Side Eyes and I See Yous - and I share why I am teaching myself to focus on Other Hobbies and Pursuits for the rest of the winter.

We also discuss what we're listening to and watching, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!
Show Notes:
- Aggies win at Missouri
- the Elkos in College Station
- State loses to Georgia
- Diamond Dawg Classic
- Auburn shows life against Vanderbilt
- Indiana beats Penn State
- LSU loses to Alabama
- Cam Coleman's TD catch (I thought I mentioned his name specifically during the episode, but I didn't)
- Diego Pavia
- Oregon's game-winning field goal on the road
- Cole's new jacket
- College Football playoff standings
- Aggie Ring Day
- Unicorn Girl
- The Great British Baking Show on Netflix
- The Diplomat on Netflix (and Keri Russell's character is the ambassador to the United Kingdom, not Great Britain)
- Leslie Odom, Jr. - An Offering: Live at Speakeasy Studios
- Chad Powers on Hulu
- Maxton Hall on Amazon Prime
- disposable eye steam masks
- Aerie Softest Luxe crew sweater
- St. Francis with pets Christmas ornament
- the softest quilted pants
- airplane wireless adapter for AirPods
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13 November 2025, 2:00 am
53 minutes 34 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 467
Well I've been to the beach, Melanie has conquered a seasonal closet clean-out, and the Mississippi State Bulldogs have won their first SEC game in two years. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE. This week Melanie and I discuss all of these things along with our thoughts on Auburn's coaching news and my resolve to be a little more boundaried on social media in November.

We also discuss our Side Eyes / I See Yous, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!
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6 November 2025, 2:00 am
53 minutes 44 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 466
Well, it's the best of college football times for Melanie, the worst of college football times for me - and a straight-up soap opera for anyone keeping their eye on the coaching carousel. We talk about all of these things on this episode (Melanie Shankle is ON A HIGH, my friends), as well as our time together in San Antonio for the live show (and an aggressive amount of Mexican food).

We also follow up on The Great Tall Boots Quest of 2025, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!
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30 October 2025, 1:00 am
51 minutes 48 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 465
This past week Melanie drove all over Texas with Caroline, I went to a family wedding, and we both managed to absorb way more college football content than medical professionals might advise. We talk about all of the above on this episode - as well as the fact that we're gearing up Thursday night's live show in San Antonio. October has proven to be quite a time.

There are also Side Eyes and I See Yous, of course, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!
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23 October 2025, 1:00 am
1 hour 5 minutes

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 464
This week - in a bit of a super-sized episode - our friend Cole Cubelic joins us for some mid-season college football discussion, and needless to say, it is a delight to hear him share about what we've learned and what we're still learning about teams at this point in the season. Plus, there are Side Eyes & I See Yous a-plenty after this most recent weekend of football shenanigans, and Melanie finally admits that in terms of her Aggies, she is actually invested in way more than just the snacks.

Mel and I also discuss my ongoing quest to wear tall boots, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!
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16 October 2025, 1:00 am
46 minutes 39 seconds

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 463
This year's Big Boo Bowl went to the Aggies (in an especially dominant second half, I would add), so this week Melanie and I discuss her time in College Station, which included our friend Cole visiting Honey and Big's house before the football game. I share what it was like to enjoy a college football Saturday from the comfort of a Delta flight, and Melanie offers her reaction to the new Taylor Swift album.

On top of that, we talk through an unexpected skin care emergency, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!
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9 October 2025, 1:00 am
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