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.

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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.

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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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On this episode Melanie and I enjoy the company of the leaf-blower guy in her neighborhood (HE WAS REALLY OVERACHIEVING) as well as a car playing very loud music as we talk through our respective weekends at our alma maters and all the fun therein. We saw friends, we watched baseball, and Melanie and Gulley met the Aggies' basketball coach's mom. In short, we made ourselves some memories.

We also discuss the Aggie fan we love to see at every single baseball game, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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• Mississippi State is headed to a Super Regional
• A&M closes out season against USC
• The Landing in Starkville
• Out of Left Field podcast
• Bonne Maman fig preserves
• Coach Brian O'Connor
• LMNT
• Bucky McMillan
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• Joy Creative / Allie + Bess collab note cards
• Downy Wrinkle Releaser
• Sizzle N Heat bird food
• Back Me Up set

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On this episode I talk through some of the most memorable parts of this past week in Hoover at the SEC Baseball Tournament, Melanie fills us in on what she's been up to in San Antonio, and we're both gearing up for what we hope will be very fun weekends for our respective teams as they each host an NCAA regional baseball tournament.

Also, I have done some reading during Birmingham's (many) rainy days, we have a lot of thoughts about college baseball uniforms, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

Hope y'all enjoy!

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• NCAA Baseball Championship Bracket
• Travis & Taylor at the Knicks / Cavaliers game
• Sophie & Cole talking on The Paul Finebaum Show
• the Away clear bag
• Mississippi State softball headed to Women's College World Series
• Delainey Everett
• Samantha Ricketts
• Trader Joe's Patio Chips
• The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
• The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
• Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester
• Couples Therapy on Paramount Plus
• The Crash on Netflix
• Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
• Hacks on HBOMax
• Rooster on HBOMax
• The Four Seasons on Netflix
• Ranger Station Jordan's Quickdraw perfume
• Celandine Kallie dress
• Free People Dreamy Days pajamas
• Salty Face tanning water
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It's been a FULL and COMPLETE WEEK since Melanie and I last talked, so on this episode we catch up about college baseball, college softball, the weddings we attended over the weekend, and my introduction to a very different (and fun) (and physically exhausting) (but really so fun) side of book publishing.

We also discuss our new book club pick for Patreon, and it's my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

• Aggies take series from Bulldogs
• Aggie women's tennis wins national championship
• SEC Baseball Tournament
• State softball headed to Super Regional
• Helen
• Marty: Life Is Short on Netflix
• The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
• Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
• Remarkably Bright Creatures on Netflix
• Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
• Project Hail Mary
• Ella's classroom wish list
• Kleenex travel packs (here's the leather tissue holder)
• Color WOW Texas Hold 'Em hairspray
• wide-leg linen blend pants
• Have Mercy flag
• squirrel proof bird feeder

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This week Melanie and I talk about my ongoing post-live show / post-graduation recovery efforts (so much sleeping) and how I accidentally created a challenge for myself when I went to a movie with Alex. We also discuss how we can either be birds or squirrels in this life, and lo, the nature continues to teach us.

Plus, Melanie shares her A&M baseball thoughts and concerns, we both offer some updates on what we've been watching and reading, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

• our most recent Southern Living episode
• breakfast tostada recipe
• Ladybird Taco
• The Devil Wears Prada 2
• Chicken Salad Chick
• Double Batch Aggieland
• Ben Royo at A&M
• The Testaments on Hulu
• The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Peacock
• The Real Housewives of Rhode Island on Peacock
• Amy Poehler's Good Hang with Jon Hamm
• Amy Poehler's Good Hang with Billie Eilish
• Rooster on HBOMax
• The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
• This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
• Steve Madden rhinestone jelly flats
• Dibs Double Standard primer and mascara duo
• K18 molecular hair repair oil
• Free People Moon Magic mesh tunic
• L'Oreal volumizing brow mascara gel

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This past week has been graduation-palooza at the Hudson house, and as it turns out, there has also been an exciting development with the Shankle family. On this episode Melanie and I discuss all of the above, and also, we don't know if you're aware, but college baseball can be dumb.

We're back with Five Favorites again (it's my turn), and we share some graduation gift ideas, too.

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Show Notes:

• Raising Cane's
• hash brown potato casserole
• Cookie Fix
• outdoor rug from Home Depot
• the homemade ice cream that David made
• SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, AL
• Caroline's graduation gift guide
• Campsnap camera - 7% off with code CAROLINES7
• Sophie's graduation gift guide
• Trader Joe's Salsa Taquera
• Aerie Poolside terry henley sweatshirt
• wearable heated blanket
• striped linen shirt
• ILIA Skin Blur serum concealer

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