The Big Boo Cast

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Position in the Kids & Family chart (US), last 90 days.

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#10

all-time peak

day in the top 10 since Jan 2025

Latest episodes

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 511

#2 trending · Kids & Family

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

Sep 10
1 h 04 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 510

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

Sep 3
1 h 02 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 509

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 l

Aug 27
1 h 00 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 508

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

Aug 20
49 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 507

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

Aug 13
42 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 506

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 heal

Aug 6
53 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 505

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 proba

Jul 30
44 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 504

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 col

Jul 23
51 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 503

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 abou

Jul 16
45 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 502

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 bo

Jul 9
46 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 501

On this episode Melanie says that I am "one seat shy of a beanbag" because I do not follow our typical recording protocol. That is to say: I recorded this episode while s

Jul 2
46 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 500

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

Jun 25
52 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 499

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-t

Jun 18
41 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 498

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.

Jun 11
47 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 497

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 ta

Jun 4
46 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 496

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 i

May 28
55 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 495

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

May 21
50 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 494

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 w

May 14
48 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 493

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

May 7
46 min

The Big Boo Cast, Episode 492

If anyone has been on the lookout for an episode that breaks down our most recent Birmingham live show along with our (magical!) time in Starkville, LOOK NO FURTHER. On t

Apr 30
1 h 16 min

Chart positions

Where The Big Boo Cast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#31 ▼ 6 Kids & Family US

What listeners say

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I started listening to the Big Boo cast after hearing Sophie as a guest on another podcast. I have since read books by both her and Melanie. I find myself drawn to these ladies week after week, feeling like I am spending time with friends.

Tammra S · Jul 2026

I enjoy this podcast and love to listen to their stories and their take on SEC sports, however, the ads have gotten absolutely ridiculous. You cannot listen to this and set your phone down because every five minutes there’s a 1-2 1/2 minute ad break. Ads are fine, I understand they have to make money, but it feels like they’re just talking around the ads to fulfill their sponsorship obligations.

avstewart · Jun 2026

I’ve been listening to this podcast since I was introduced to Sophie and Melanie’s books about 10 years ago. I pre-order every book they write, fly to their live shows when I’m not traveling for work, and am a Patreon subscriber. They are the best treat I give myself through the laughter and product suggestions they give each week. I absolutely love it- thanks y’all!

ElizabethScruggs · Jan 2026

I LOVE this podcast and have tried repeatedly to get tickets to the live shows. 😩 I’ll keep trying- but I never miss an episode and love hearing all the stories and advice. Their books are wonderful and I just truly enjoy this each week! 5 favorites is something I truly look forward to seeing what they’re into! Love y’all!

cmadams · Dec 2025

I have listened to this show a long time, and I really do enjoy the ladies and their banter. However it increasingly feels like they are a bit shallow, vain, and materialistic. They have only the regular perspective of most upper middle class women, but it’s hard to listen to them recommend $150 facial serums and so many expensive items. They spend a lot of time and money on themselves, eating a fancy restaurants, buying clothes and things for their kids,going to Pilates or workout classes. I totally respect a podcast which handles the light side of life, and maybe it’s just not the right show for me, but I wish they talked a bit more about cheaper solutions or how they are serving in theory communities, etc.

Sarahinphilly · Mar 2025

This has become a 45-50 minute podcast with at least 10 of that being ads. It’s basically one big ad with a little pod thrown in, and ever-shrinking. Then they are sad they don’t have time to share all their stories for the week? Maybe rethink the priorities a bit, because this feels like a giant sales pitch - it used to feel like a low key, relational ministry that ultimately aimed to bring God glory. Now it seems to just be about punching the clock and cashing a check. I enjoy this show content-wise, but it’s almost not worth it anymore because there are so many ads. I also struggle with Sophie’s constant name-dropping of people who are only well known in certain circles (like podcast niches). It’s feels weirdly boastful and it’s so irritating…another area where priorities are seemingly unaligned with their faith. When the ladies are at their best, this is a great show. But I just wish they were presenting their best all the time. Finally, can someone please tell Sophie that the word “and” only has one syllable???? This drives me absolutely batty - and I am a southerner! Ayyyy-und is not a word.

Random funny girl · Nov 2024

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