The Big Boo Cast
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.
Episodes
September 3, 2025 • 53 mins
The first big weekend of the 2025 college football season did not disappoint, and on this episode Melanie and I discuss some of our favorite parts (not to mention our Side Eyes and I See Yous). It didn't hurt that both the Aggies and the Bulldogs were victorious, though admittedly, those wins weren't necessarily pretty.
On top of that, Melanie offers an update on Caroline's new Costco membership, and it's my turn for ...
On top of that, Melanie offers an update on Caroline's new Costco membership, and it's my turn for ...
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August 27, 2025 • 52 mins
Well, our kids are back at school once again, so apparently (this week, at least), Melanie and I have some freed up mental space to clock a collection of mild frustrations and also grievances. We discuss them, of course, along with a couple of internet-y things that have recently brought me all manner of joy.
We also share some anticipation about college football ('TIS THE SEASON), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Fa...
We also share some anticipation about college football ('TIS THE SEASON), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Fa...
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August 20, 2025 • 55 mins
On this week's episode Melanie and I recap our (very brief) time together in Nashville, we talk about all the reading I've done over the past week (it's obnoxious, really), and we discuss a couple of takeaways from the most recent round of RushTok (all the balloons at the University of Arkansas really made an impression on us).
We also break down my first attempt at playing mahjong, and it's my turn for Five Favorite...
We also break down my first attempt at playing mahjong, and it's my turn for Five Favorite...
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August 13, 2025 • 54 mins
This week Melanie shares all about her fun weekend at the lake, I share all about cleaning out my refrigerator (life is full of glamour and also thrills), and we both share about the season finale of The Gilded Age (spoiler alert: WE ADORED IT).
We also do a quick analysis of groceries we throw away more often than not as well as dig into some of our recent thoughts about plastic surgery. Plus, it's Melanie's turn fo...
We also do a quick analysis of groceries we throw away more often than not as well as dig into some of our recent thoughts about plastic surgery. Plus, it's Melanie's turn fo...
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August 6, 2025 • 54 mins
On this week's episode Melanie and I discuss her flounder gigging experience, my (two!) trips to Mississippi, and a dessert at Bayonet here in Birmingham that absolutely blew my mind. Plus, we talk about some music we've loved lately and our shared delight about a new Hollywood couple.
If that weren't enough (it probably isn't, but oh well - we tried), it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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If that weren't enough (it probably isn't, but oh well - we tried), it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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July 30, 2025 • 53 mins
Since our last episode I've been to New York City, Melanie has been to Nashville, and we both have stories to share. Truth be told, I sort of nerd it up this week as I share about the Broadway shows we saw on our trip, so please bear with me if that's not your sort of thing. MRS. HUDSON'S LITERARY CUP IS FULL.
We also talk through a creative idea from Perry, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y...
We also talk through a creative idea from Perry, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
Hope y...
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July 23, 2025 • 46 mins
This week Melanie and I ponder the reality of technically being old enough to be grandmothers (we know it's a wonderful thing, but we're just not there yet) - which really makes Melanie's tale of her recent wedge-adjacent injury all the more timely (and perhaps painful). We also discuss some of the highlights of last week's SEC Media Days as well as the delight that is the new Billy Joel documentary.
On top of all of ...
On top of all of ...
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July 16, 2025 • 46 mins
On this episode Melanie and I talk about - wait for it - COLLEGE FOOTBALL. It's the week of SEC Media Days, and that always sparks a little football reflection (and also hope!) in the two of us. Given that, we enjoy a little pre-season analysis of A&M's September schedule before we recap our weekends and discuss a movie that we both unexpectedly adored. What a time.
Melanie also brings some rom-com concerns to the...
Melanie also brings some rom-com concerns to the...
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July 9, 2025 • 54 mins
Our hearts are so heavy for everyone who has been impacted by the devastation of the Texas flooding, and we talk about that at the beginning of this episode. We didn't know how to transition into our normal brand of silliness without addressing it, and we're praying that the presence and the comfort of the Lord will be so palpable for everyone who is hurting. Jesus, be near.
We also talk about my trip to Canada, Melan...
We also talk about my trip to Canada, Melan...
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July 2, 2025 • 54 mins
I'm on the Atlantic Ocean somewhere between Canada and Maine this week (Melanie opted out of the trip because of the aforementioned ocean), so we recorded this episode before I left Birmingham, and we asked our friend Cole Cubelic - who is one of our all-time favorite people - to join us. As some of you may remember, Melanie and I met Cole a couple of years ago after he saw us at an event where my hair clip was in a constant s...
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June 25, 2025 • 43 mins
This week Melanie and I talk through our reactions to the College World Series (Razorbacks, we feel your pain, and Tigers, we congratulate you), we break down what's been going on in our respective lives over the past week, and we share some delight over all the good television that's been released since we last recorded.
We also discuss the fact that Melanie ordered some chicken on the bone at a restaurant, and it's...
We also discuss the fact that Melanie ordered some chicken on the bone at a restaurant, and it's...
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June 18, 2025 • 42 mins
On this week's episode Melanie and I talk about the fact that Caroline is now home from her long European journey, I sampled the most delicious homemade pies, and why we shouldn't underestimate Gen Z's persistence in selecting the perfect nail polish colors. It's been an eventful week.
We also have an unplanned - but lively! - discussion about AI, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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We also have an unplanned - but lively! - discussion about AI, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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June 11, 2025 • 41 mins
This week Melanie and I have lots of Super Regional developments to discuss, along with what I am referring to as Mississippi State's First Official Baseball Pageant as we welcomed our new baseball head coach Brian O'Connor. We also talk about a new Birmingham restaurant favorite and Melanie's awareness of her challenges with European geography.
On top of all that, I get in my feelings a little bit about Pentecost Sun...
On top of all that, I get in my feelings a little bit about Pentecost Sun...
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June 4, 2025 • 44 mins
As you might expect on this episode, Melanie and I have a lot to say about this past weekend's college baseball regionals (if you're not aware, there were some incredible underdog stories in the field of 64). We also talk about State's baseball coach news (very exciting!) before we consider all the things we don't know or understand about this current generation of toddlers.
On top of that, Melanie shares Perry's new...
On top of that, Melanie shares Perry's new...
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May 28, 2025 • 49 mins
Well, 'tis the season for NCAA baseball regionals, so this week Melanie and I discuss the fact that the Bulldogs are headed to Tallahassee, and we also briefly analyze the SEC uniforms this season (you may be surprised by the team I have designated as the uniform winner). Plus, we talk about Mel's adventures with getting Caroline's suitcase(s) packed for Europe and the complications that arise when husbands decide they want to...
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May 21, 2025 • 50 mins
This week Melanie is helping Caroline get ready for her Europe trip, I'm gearing up for the SEC Baseball Tournament, and we're both feeling mildly fascinated by the Busch Apple phenomenon. We talk about all of the above, of course, as well as what we've watched this past week (I'm really having to process my feelings about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives).
We also discuss some Mississippi-adjacent things that have m...
We also discuss some Mississippi-adjacent things that have m...
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May 14, 2025 • 47 mins
This past week has given Melanie and me plenty to talk about: Caroline Shankle graduated from A&M, Alex Hudson traveled to Japan, and Hazel had a whole vet exam in the back of my car. Life comes at you fast, friends. In addition to all of that, there have been some college baseball developments. For better or worse.
We also discuss what we've been watching (of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
We also discuss what we've been watching (of course), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.
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May 7, 2025 • 51 mins
Well, on this episode Melanie and I are both at the mercy of our children's airline travel woes, which means we got interrupted by phone calls and texts while we were recording since we were trying to help with troubleshooting and whatnot. Besides that, though, we talk through Japan travel prep, David's best technological day, and Hazel's sassy new Pilates-esque accessories.
We also learn about a Netflix show that Mel...
We also learn about a Netflix show that Mel...
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April 30, 2025 • 50 mins
On this week's episode Melanie and I recap our weekend travels: she and Caroline flew to Birmingham while I was driving to Baton Rouge, and then on Saturday we all met up in Auburn. We got to watch a baseball game, we got to hang out with a real-live Auburn legend, we got to celebrate our friend Ella's birthday, and we even got to take a boat ride.
We also talk through some San Antonio live show ticket into, and it's...
We also talk through some San Antonio live show ticket into, and it's...
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April 23, 2025 • 41 mins
This week Melanie and I recap our weekend activities, Melanie shares all about the big fun of Caroline's senior portraits, and we talk about our upcoming trip to Auburn. Plus, the wallet that Melanie lost in Fayetteville has once again been found - an Easter miracle. :-)
We also discuss a difficult situation with Melanie's toenail polish color, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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We also discuss a difficult situation with Melanie's toenail polish color, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.
Enjoy, everybody!
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