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. Plus, we talk about our favorite fruity candy flavors, so basically we're changing the world one podcast episode at a time.

So excited to see some of you in Dallas this week - and hope you enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:
- A&M at South Carolina
- shrubs at South Carolina's field
- Cam Matthews
- breakfasts with Matthew
- Skittle Gummies
- 2024 Big Boo Holiday Gift Guide

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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 reading ruts and how to maybe / hopefully / possibly snap out of them, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- A&M's pregame entrance from four angles
- Aggies' O-line pushes Marcel Reed into the end zone
- Mike Elko has some things to say
- "Mama my legs are sweatin'"
- Mississippi State SEC Soccer Champions
- the squirrel at the Ole Miss game
- Two Funny Girls
- Shrinking on AppleTV+
- Somebody Somewhere on HBOMax
- The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory by Tim Alberta
- What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan
- The Barn by Wright Thompson
- Color WOW Dream Cocktail Carb-Infused Leave-in Treatment
- Haagen Dazs peppermint bark ice cream bars
- Revlon Shape-n-Buff nail file and buffer
- We the Free Mari Muscle pullover
- cigarettes dog toy (thanks, Lucky Peacock, for the tip)

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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 about the non-football parts of our weekends, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. As a shock to absolutely no one, my microphone appears to be dying a slow death, so hopefully our sound will be all better next week (she says, hopefully). 

Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:
- The Big Boo Bowl
- Georgia at Texas
- the controversial call at the Georgia / Texas game
- Ole Miss responds to claims of fake injuries
- Sophie and Dan Mullen
- Melanie and Jimbo Fisher
- Little House on the Prairie on Amazon Prime
- Mississippi State women's soccer #3 in the country
- Round Top
- Shrinking on AppleTV
- The Miracle Club on Netflix
- Aerie fleece super wide leg pants
- gold dangle earrings
- Adaline bracelet by Hudson Day
- High Noon Market leather bags
- maroon enamel heart on paperclip chain

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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 Eyes and I See Yous, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

 Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- Mississippi State / Auburn 2014
- Ole Miss at LSU
- Mississippi State at Georgia
- South Carolina at Alabama
- Kirby Smart pushes Michael Van Buren
- Michael Van Buren
- our friend and business coach Retha Nichole
- A&M's women's basketball coach Joni Taylor
- collared colorblock sweatshirt mini dress
- AirPods Pro 2
- Firelight Candles
- COOP Home Goods Eden cooling pillow
- USB and USB-C four-port charger

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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!

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- Convoy of Hope (for Hurricane Helene relief)
- The Rock Church - Boone, NC (our friend Travis' nephew is the pastor here - select "Helene relief fund" from the drop-down menu)

Show Notes:
- Missouri at A&M
- Kirby Smart disappointed in Georgia's atmosphere
- Alabama at Vandy
- Tennessee at Arkansas
- SEC Shorts
- Wake Forest & North Carolina marching bands play "Amazing Grace"
- Dan Mullen's Top 25 (THE SHADE)
- Nate Bargatze as George Washington, round 2
- Olamaie in Austin
- Paperboy in Austin
- The Otis in Austin
- "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" by David Allan Coe
- blue light aviator reading glasses
- Solely Foster collegiate cashmere and more (use code BOO15 for 15% off everything except mahjong and children's clothing)
- Old Navy So Soft vneck sweater
- Closer to God: A 40-Day Pursuit of God's Personal Presence by Jeannie Cunnion
- Pilcro relaxed roll neck sweater
- What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan

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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. 

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:
- Mississippi State at Texas
- Kentucky at Ole Miss
- A&M vs. Arkansas
- Virginia Tech at Miami
- Georgia at Alabama
- end of Georgia / Alabama game
- Dan Mullen's Top 25
- Nobody Wants This on Netflix
- What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan
- Sophie's Introverting playlist on Apple Music and Spotify
- our Patreon episode about SNL favorites
- SEC Shorts
- The PLAN by Kendra Adachi
- Noah Kahan Stick Season candle
- Motor City Pizza Co. pepperoni pizza
- Fruit of the Loom seamless hi-cut underwear (from Melanie's recommendation on Patreon)
- Daily Practice Play oversized dress

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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's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

 Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:
- Vandy at Missouri
- Arkansas at Auburn
- A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It
- Sophie's Book Tour
- Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston
- The Graduate Auburn
- Botanic in Opelika
- Texas A&M police's Twitter account
- "Don't Close Your Eyes" by Keith Whitley
- Riddle Original milky spray lotion
- Crunchmaster Avocado Toast crackers
- laundry pod and dryer sheet holder
- storm grey Phoenix Oncepts
- Auden cozy ribbed wide leg pants

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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 Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- Mississippi State / Toledo
- Florida / A&M
- South Carolina / LSU
- Joe Tessitore's white suit
- Nick Saban singing "Wagon Wheel"
- Shane Beamer
- A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It
- Sophie's Book Tour
- Little Professor in Birmingham
- Fairhope, Alabama
- The Grand Hotel
- Page & Palette in Fairhope
- Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston
- Maeve 3D bows shirt dress
- John Mark Enterprises on IG
- Ozzy dress in leopard
- Aerie Prep Rally rugby sweatshirt
- Woodsy sweater (or another option that's final sale 50% off)

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This week Melanie and I bring back our college football Side Eyes and I See Yous as well as recap her weekend with Caroline home and my weekend at a conference about the Enneagram and Spiritual Disciplines. On top of that, I have a new book that's out this week, so Melanie makes us talk about that despite the fact that it wasn't on our episode outline. 

We also discuss a couple of shows that have captured our attention, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

 Enjoy, everybody!

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Show Notes:
- Notre Dame vs. NIU
- Alabama vs. South Florida
- Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State
- Melanie's new air fryer
- Life in the Trinity (this was the Enneagram workshop I went to)
- A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It
- Sophie's Book Tour
- Taylor at the first Chiefs' game
- Travis' hat at the US Open
- Couples Therapy (NOT FOR THE CHILDREN)
- The Perfect Couple tv show
- The Perfect Couple book
- Sweed Cloud mascara
- sleeveless sweater vest
- dressy lace top
- Twofer sweater dress set
- Liv lounge set

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This week Melanie processes her A&M / Notre Dame feelings (in addition to her game-time dehydration issues), and I'm ticked that my beloved Bulldogs are not, in my opinion, receiving the recognition that a lifetime member of the Southeastern Conference should receive. Mostly, though, we're just delighted that college football is all the way back - and we continue to be curious about how Nick Saban is going to handle the whole Pat McAfee / GameDay situation.

We also celebrate the return of my missing bracelets (it's a long story), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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Show Notes:
- A&M vs. Notre Dame
- "Power" as Aggies' intro
- GameDay segment with illusionist
- Brian Kelly's post-USC press conference
- Karen Howell on Twitter
- Vanderbilt vs. Virginia Tech
- Saban and Pat McAfee
- Mississippi State vs. Eastern Kentucky
- our favorite belt fan (this thing is MAGIC)
- order a copy of A Fine Sight to See
- A Fine Sight to See book events
- Anthro brushed coatigan
- BoomBoom nasal sticks
- We the Free rugby striped sweatshirt
- multi-purpose stainless steel scraper
- AE Dreamy Drape stretch super high-waisted jeans

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Melanie and I are coming in hot with this week's episode because our quick trip to Dallas meant that we had to record today (Wednesday) - which is also when the episode releases. Add in the fact that Mel had to record outside and I was babysitting Hazel while window cleaners were working at our house, and you have a real audio masterpiece right here in episode 405.

We talk about our time in Dallas, our love for Shipt, Hazel's arthritis - and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, y'all!

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Show Notes:
- A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You're Made for It
- book events for the new book
- The Cube Show
- My Lady Jane
- Only Murders in the Building
- Family Savvy chicken tetrazzini
- TikTok with Jesus (actually it was a Reel)
- Kenra Dry Texture Spray
- Italian print tissue paper
- American flag crewneck sweater
- Dolce Vita Bobby platform sandal
- Rodni ballet flats

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