This is our 500th regular episode (technically we've recorded more than that because 1) we've done some special episodes and 2) we've recorded over 200 bonus episodes on Patreon - but you know we are never going to burden ourselves with any unnecessary math), and hopefully you'll be delighted to know that it's business as usual for this particular podcast milestone. Melanie has sprained her ankle, I've done a whole lot of cooking, and we've both watched all the college baseball (not to mention DCC) that we possibly can.

Mel also shares about Caroline's trip to Brazil, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.

Thanks so much for being here. We hope you enjoy!

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• our very first podcast episode in 2007 (it's painful, and we are babies)
• A Woman of Substance on BritBox
• America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaderson Netflix
• Summer Houseon Peacock
• In the City on Peacock
• Justice & Mercy International
• Sophie's Hamburger Steak & Gravy recipe
• Siamese Mahjong for two people
• OU wins the Men's College World Series (congratulations, Sooners!)
• the FIFA World Cup
• Nolan Cain is back at A&M
• chimichurri vinaigrette steak salad
• Caracilia workout dress
• CRZ Yoga ribbed sports bra
• Chris McMillan Glassy Smooth hair oil
• Ranger Station Tennessee Tomato candle
• Patreon Book Club with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett on June 30th

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This week Melanie and I talk about how (and why) we love to pack for a trip; I share some observations about the Men's College World Series; and Melanie tells a sad-but-true tale involving a plumbing issue and a very unfortunate skunk. It feels like a lot has happened over the last week.

We also discuss what we're enjoying about the World Cup, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

Enjoy, everybody!

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• mosquito repellent bracelets
• Calpak backpack we both love
• packing cubes
• the Spurs had a bit of a melt down
• Men's College World Series
• Ben McDonald
• Kyle Peterson
• Dip - garlic & herb Boursin cheese, fig preserves, hot honey, pistachio nuts
• cracked black pepper Triscuits
• Cord Rager
• Joey Volchko
• Freddy and the World Cup
• Lawrence, Kansas and the Algerian soccer team
• the Japanese tourist in the Mexican restaurant
• The Four Seasons on Netflix
• Braden Montgomery's walk-off for the White Sox
• Costco blueberry sourdough bread
• cotton tablecloths for mahjong
• HoneyLove CrossFlex activity bra
• Free Assembly set (shirt and ruffle shorts)
• SkinnyDipped dark chocolate peanut butter cups
• Patreon Book Club with The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett on June 30th

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This week Melanie and I discuss my trip to Athens, Georgia (it was the best of times, it was the worst of times) and the end of Mississippi State's 2026 baseball season. We also cover some related topics: how we feel about baseball fields that lack dirt and grass, my appeal to the University of Georgia to install some cup holders, my friend Tracey's idea for a new cheer for our Bulldogs, and the fact that I'm in a fight with the NCAA.

On top of all that, Melanie loops us in on life in San Antonio, and it's her turn for Five Favorites.

Hope you enjoy!

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• Mississippi State's Super Regional against Georgia
• The National in Athens
• State's back-to-back-to-back home runs
• Clayton Freshcorn
• Jacob Parker
• Coach Brian O'Connor
• West Virginia baseball sings "Country Roads"
• Men's College World Series bracket
• Little Em's Oyster Bar in San Antonio
• Hotel Emma in San Antonio
• The Four Seasons on Netflix
• Charmp waist fan
• neck fan for the win
• Five Favorites from last week (all the links didn't make it in the show notes)
• Merit The Uniform tinted sunscreen
• Merit Solo Shadow in Glacé
• Universal Thread printed pull-on shorts
• Project Cloud flip-flops
• Liposomal glutathione capsules

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