College football has officially returned, so on this week's episode Melanie shares all about her weekend in College Station - complete with a side trip to Houston - and I relay the exciting details of watching the games from the comfort of my air conditioned home. Two different paths to the same destination, you understand - and a lot of discussion about what turned out to be a news-heavy weekend in college football.We also jump back into Side Eyes & I See Yous, I recap the old-fashioned Sunday lunch that I cooked, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop  Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 10 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes: Mississippi State's record-setting game A&M dominant against Missouri State the heat was brutal in Columbia, SC the heat was brutal in Tuscaloosa Dillard's Auburn gets the win against Baylor Michigan's extra second against Western Michigan SEC Football Final Arch Manning and Cam Coleman  Clemson struggles against LSU Paul Finebaum's thoughts about Dabo's football philosophy Kiffin's debut at Tiger Walk Sam Leavitt Kamario Taylor Ole Miss gets it done against Louisville American Princess: A Novel of First Daughter Alice Roosevelt Kirkland breakfast sandwiches Morning Summit cereal Ouida's Fresh Apple Cake recipe Nike Vomero Premium running shoes Aerie set for fall - pants and top best ice cream scoop ever Halara Breezeful high waisted ruffle pants fall-themed bandanas from The Foggy Dog Chom-Chom roller   Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off and a free item of your choice for life Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit AG1 - use this link for 20% off your first subscription order ZocDoc - use this link to get started today

This past week, thanks to a trip to Michigan, I enjoyed a break from surface-of-the-sun temperatures, but the Shankles have had to deal with some severe summer weather in San Antonio. Melanie and I talk about both of those things in this episode, along with Mel's newfound interest in a previously unknown-to-her historical figure. We also discuss the fact that I discovered the cheeseburger of my life in Gallant, Alabama.On top of all that, I have many thoughts and feelings about a Netflix documentary I watched over the weekend, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope y'all enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop  Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 10 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes: San Antonio downburst (who has ever heard of such?) Gary, Indiana power almost completely restored Mumtaz Mustafa, the food stylist for Sophie's cookbook Laura Klynstra, the photographer for Sophie's cookbook Gather & Graze by Mumtaz & Laura Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State we loved Ben Rector's post about Dolly's death Emily Spinach wallpaper Alice Roosevelt The Fedneck on Instagram Greasy Cove General Store & The Greasy Spoon Death of the Pastor's Wife in Netflix Ryan Beatty's new album, Sweet Fortune ILIA Thruline waterproof eyeliner in Flourish Daydreamer one size solid cropped tee Anthropologie 24-day Advent beauty calendar OBAGI eyebrow boosting serum Foggy Dog Garden Party walk set I See You've Called In Dead by John Kenney our Patreon book club episode with John Kenney  Sponsors: Boll and Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off plus free shipping superpower - use code BIGBOO for $20 off your membership Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order

Melanie and I were together in Nashville this past weekend, and on this episode we talk about all the fun we had at our friend Annie's wedding. We saw so many people we love, we did some really excellent shopping, and we also got in our feels a little bit because sometimes you get to have a moment (or an event) that reminds you - on a lot of levels - that life really is so rich and full and good.On top of all that, it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop   Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 10 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes: Harpeth Hotel in Franklin Pelato at Cool Springs Kate McLeod Body Stone PurseN train case makeup bag Boutique MMM in Franklin Hester & Cook in Franklin White's Mercantile Lucy's new scarf our friend Annie got married House Hushing - our friend Myquillyn's new book Sandi Patty Annie's podcast our new best friend Kate Bowler (we don't know if Kate feels the same; please don't tell us if she doesn't) Kate's podcast I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney We Grieve Our Losses by Randy Hemphill our Patreon college football preview with Cole Cubelic ILIA complexion brush (I use with the ILIA skin tint serum) ShawnCo dog harness Trisha sneakers in dark green suede House of MBR summer clearance (final sale) corn holders set   Sponsors: Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item for life BUBS Naturals - use code BIGBOO for 20% off  LMNT - get a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase AG1 - save 20% on your first subscription order

On this week's episode Melanie and I are astounded by the bid day balloon art at the University of Arkansas, not to mention that Melanie teaches me some things about how to list clothes on Poshmark and she has approximately 48 TV show recommendations* since I am in a TV slump. *This is a slight exaggeration.I also rave a little bit about our latest Patreon book club book, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop   Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 10 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  Lanterns with Kyle Chandler Lioness Adair Kitchen in San Antonio The Other Bennet Sister Not Suitable for Work  My Brilliant Career Melanie's Poshmark Sophie's Poshmark plastic polymailers mailing label pockets the Tri Delt house at the University of Arkansas the KD house at the University of Arkansas Time Saver on Instagram Suri Pro electric toothbrush Fresh Soy Cleansing Jelly Balm Living Proof Sheer Clean Dry Shampoo Mist stone dish drying mat e.l.f. brow laminating gel I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney Patreon post if you have a question for John  Sponsors: Honeylove - use this link for 20% off Mint Mobile - use this link for the special offer Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off Drink LMNT - use this link to get a free 8-count sample pack with any order

This week Melanie and I are both awash in the most tender feelings about friendship, so Melanie shares all about her weekend at the lake with friends - and I share (part of) a poem, written back in the year of our Lord 1990, that Emma Kate recently discovered when she was cleaning out her parents' house. Also, Mel tells us about spending a day at the Hotel Emma pool with Caroline, we discuss that we're both in a rut with earrings, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop   Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 20 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  our friend Kristy's business Two Funny Girls The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett Sophie's eventual book about leading "at least some of the time" The Essential in Birmingham Hotel Emma in San Antonio Noonday Collection Susan Shaw 2-in-1 dog brush Olivette plaid maxi skirt Mind Bodhi toe spacers Cuisinart mini food processor Laura Park Peepers  Sponsors: OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order  Helix - use this link for 27% off August 14-September 14 AG1 - use this link for a free flavor sampler and a free bottle of D3/K2 in your welcome kit Thrive Market - use this link to get $30 off your first two orders

On this episode I give an update on post-surgery Lucy, Melanie relays the details of a Lionel Richie concert, and we speculate maybe way too much about what Lionel's health concerns might be. We also talk about Melanie and Caroline's great decorative achievements with a gallery wall.On top of that, we discuss a current frustration I have with Amazon, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop   Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 20 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  Lionel Richie Earth Wind & Fire LMNT De Baca in College Station our Patreon episode with our friend Joni Crenshaw Taylor Boursin cheese spread Bonne Maman fig preserves cracked black pepper Triscuits Palmetto pimento cheese our friend Kristy at Two Funny Girls Lucy's tote bag Nell Koopman's acrylic nativity EJI's Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama Elevation Hotel in Montgomery Interest form for the EJI trip in January (deadline to sign up for more info is Friday morning, August 7th, at 10AM central) Crown Affair texturizing air dry mousse UBeauty resurfacing body compound Primally Pure antioxidant balm Aerie Unwind waffle jogger Shameless Snacks Sweet & Sour all-stars  Sponsors: Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off their premium starter kit Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order ZocDoc - use this link to get started Hungryroot - use this link to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life

This week Melanie shares about her pool day with Caroline, I talk about my weekend with Lucy (she's really warming up), and we both have watched way more TV than is probably wise.We also discuss what could potentially be an exciting new angle for SEC Media Days coverage (you'll understand why that's a pun when you listen), and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop   Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 20 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  Resort Pass Menger Hotel in San Antonio Lord Huron Beth's chocolate sheet cake cooling mat for dogs A Woman of Substance on BritBox The Other Bennet Sister on BritBox Song Sung Blue on Netflix The Testaments on Hulu Marcello Hernandez imitates Kevin Hart Sophie's SEC Media Days Instagram stories John Cena's second hair transplant Doublesole quarter grip socks RainX Shower Door Neutral 26x26 Euro Shams Tower28 Get Set pressed powder Make Up For Ever Volume Artist clump free mascara  Sponsors: Dwell - use this link for up to 50% off LMNT - use this link for a free 8-count sample pack with any purchase Superpower - use code BIGBOO to get $20 off your membership Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off their premium starter kit

On this week's episode, Melanie has been to Colorado, I have been at the house (hoping that our new dog will love us), and we've both been thinking about the upcoming college football season and SEC Media Days.We also discuss what we've been reading (I'm sad to say that I haven't watched a thing other than Bravo), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop  Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a handful left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  Red Rocks The Head & the Heart The Graduate in Auburn The Graduate in Fayetteville Murphree's in Birmingham Tom Cruise at the World Cup Sophie's SEC Media Days Fashion Review The Five Star Weekend on Peacock When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams Liturgies of the Wild by Martin Shaw (highly recommend the audiobook) Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Voile quilt - 30% off with code SUMMER26 Dibs Status Stick in High Road Freck Face Hack setting spray T3 curling iron 1.25 with extra long barrel Pact muscle tee dress   Sponsors: LMNT - use this link to get a free 8-count sample pack Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO to get 15% off Mint Mobile - use this link for their special offer Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life

This week we have a new family member in Birmingham, Melanie has done the Lord's work with furniture assembly, and we both discover that we apparently share a theory about why we continue to be fairly decent at stretching. Not that we're bragging, you understand. We've also read some things and watched some things, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.Enjoy, everybody! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop  Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a handful left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  Caroline's bar cart Caroline's bar stools the golden retriever relaxation video Chris & Martina: The Final Set on Netflix The Bear's final season Little House on the Prairie on Netflix The Five-Star Weekend on Peacock Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan stretching strap The Essential in Birmingham Birdfy safflower seed Fresh Peach Cobbler with Hot Sugar Crust Better Than Marinade Prime Steakhouse Zennia gingham mini dress 4-piece serving spoon set Salty Blonde Bubbly Sauvignon Blanc   Sponsors: AG1 - use this link to get 7 free travel packs in your welcome kit OSEA Malibu - use code BIGBOO for 10% off sitewide Thrive Market - use this link for an extra $20 for your first three orders - sale ends July 19th Helix - use this link for 27% off sitewide through August 2nd

There's been a whole lot of life since last week's episode: Melanie moved Caroline into a new apartment, I've had a ton of soccer-adjacent fun in Birmingham, and we've both made the Taylor & Travis wedding coverage into a full-fledged hobby at this point. On top of that, we've celebrated the 4th of July, and I've done an unprecedented amount of dog-sitting.We also discuss what we've been watching (the World Cup and more), and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope you enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop  Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - still a few left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes:  Jeff Zentner Merlin Bird ID app blue bags Campfire Restaurant in The Stella Little Guy Movers in Bryan / College Station Walmart Plus Eerling Haaland Cape Verde's team returns home The Bear Season 5 Salt & Stone aluminum free deodorant mini discovery set Farmer's dog food  set of 4 cereal bowls Japanese Damascus steel steak knife set Julia hand cream   Sponsors: Boll & Branch - use code BIGBOO for 20% off sitewide ZocDoc - use this link to get started Hungryroot - use code BIGBOO to get 40% off your first order plus a free item for life Branch Basics - use code BIGBOO for 15% off the premium starter kit