We recorded this episode on Monday afternoon, not long after our Birmingham live show very unexpectedly sold out really quickly, and Melanie and I were so taken aback that we went into something akin to denial. Maybe that’s why I forgot to turn on my microphone when we recorded, and by the way, you’re welcome for that. AUDIO EXCELLENCE. OUR HALLMARK.

So all that to say, this week we talk about some things. And it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

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– Live Stream Tickets for Birmingham Show

– Nick Saban retires

– our new Patreon episode with Cole Cubelic

– Alabama fans leave gifts at Saban’s statue

– Kristen Saban Setas on Instagram

– Ross Bjork (maybe) to Ohio State

– Ohio State Dance “I Did It My Way” (jazz winner)

– Minnesota Dance “Dream On”

– Minnesota Dance pom (pom winner – this is the one with the squat turn)

– LSU Dance “Annie Are You Okay?” (hip hop winner)

– Bamboo on 2nd in Birmingham

– Funk Outta Here playlist on Spotify

– The Holdovers on Peacock

– Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

– Mary Ruth’s tumeric drops

– Pumiey long-sleeve bodysuit

– Nuuly

– Armani Perfect Glow foundation

– Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat lip liner in Hot Gossip

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This week Melanie and I recap our delightful weekend in Birmingham and discuss my role as hype man during our shopping trip with Caroline (which, by the way, is a day I will hold close in my heart forever and ever). We also share info about tickets for our Birmingham live show, which is now officially official and will be here before we know it.

On top of all that, we talk about some of the specific ways that 2024 is keeping it weird, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

– Helen in Birmingham

– Ladybird Taco

– Bettola in Birmingham

– 18th Street in Homewood

– Gus Mayer in Birmingham

– Birmingham Live Show is Thursday, April 18th at 7:00pm

– Live Show tickets go on sale Monday, January 15th for Really Fancy Patreon subscribers

– Live Show tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 16th for Regular Fancy Patreon subscribers

– Live Show tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 17th for all podcast listeners

– The Harbert Center in Birmingham

– Miami weirdness

– Birmingham man gets stuck in an urn (this has some language if you have little ears around)

– live tweeting of urn situation

– man gets mad at American Airlines (lots of language in this one too)

– Life with John Mayer on SXM 14

– Congratulations, Who Are You Again? by Harrison Scott Key

– Amazon slim-fit tank tops

– Pilcro mid-rise wide-leg jeans

– Aerie Cozy Up waffle polo

– Top It Off winter gloves (Ouida gloves)

– Fish Hippie Brooker shacket

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It’s a new year, and we’re delighted to kick off 2024 with this new episode. Melanie and I talk about the most recent college football games, our words for the year, and the fact that we’re going to see each other later this week. Plus I read a book that I absolutely loved, so you’ll hear all about that.

We also discuss the situations we’re both facing with our hair, and it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites.

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– Psalm 18:16-19

– Joni Taylor

– Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

– creme brulee cheesecake

– retro athletic socks

– Clean Skin Club disposable towels

– Navy hair care Swell styling and thickening cream

– Jessica Simpson Lasharen platform pump

– Allie + Bess Sophie trio bracelet (20% off with code MELANIE20)

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It was the merriest of Christmases for the Shankles and the Hudsons, so this week you’ll hear us break down all the holiday festivities as well as chronicle our TV viewing (an area where Melanie and I both have excelled lately). Plus, there’s an excerpt from our most recent Patreon episode with our most frequent podcast guest (by a country mile), our dear friend Travis Cottrell.

Melanie also talks about a movie she didn’t really enjoy, I talk about a movie I adored, we discuss air fryer strategies at length, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

– The Crown on Netflix

– Wonka

– Top Golf

– The Color Purple

– our full Patreon episode with Travis

– Best in Show

– Elise’s boiled peanuts recipe

– Helen in Birmingham

– air fryer liners

– Aldi chicken breast filets (sort of reminds us of CFA) (12 minutes in air fryer on 400, flip, 7 more minutes on 400)

– Aldi brioche buns (we get the ones without sesame seeds)

– Real Housewives Ultimate Girls’ Trip RHONY Legacy

– Victoria Beckham on Instagram

– Kitchen Aid all-purpose shears

– Free People colorful quilted vest

– heated hand massager

– Brother inkjet printer

– prints of David Gate’s poems

– David Gate on Instagram

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This week you’ll hear the riveting details of our Christmas grocery and meal planning, not to mention that we share a lot of strong feelings about meat (I’m just not interested) and seafood (Melanie’s not interested). Thankfully though we are both very interested in TV right now, so we talk about that too.

Finally, consider yourself warned that we might slightly overshare our feelings about the dynamic between Kathy Hilton and Paris Hilton in Paris in Love. We have so many thoughts about it. Plus, it’s Melanie’s turn for Five Favorites. Except it’s really Four Favorites this week. It’ll all make sense when you listen.

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– Paris in Love on Peacock

– Starstruck on HBO

– The Color Purple

– The Gilded Age on HBO

– The Crown on Netflix

– Joy to the World Christmas sign

– Threshold Cedarwood Musk candle

– GAP soft sweater pants

– Color WOW Money hair masque

– Patreon Really Fancy Live Q&A this month: December 19th at 8:30pm central

– Patreon Really Fancy Live Book Club in January: January 30th at 8:30pm central

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This week Melanie and I discuss how I have resumed my travels with June and her journey, Mel’s status with games on her phone, and all the TV I’ve been watching. Plus Melanie shares about a whole new area of interest for Perry and catches us up on her gift wrapping festivities with Gulley. ‘Tis the season, etc.

We also talk about what’s coming up on Patreon (a special announcement about January book club!), and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

– June’s Journey

– The Gilded Age on HBO

– American Symphony on Netflix

–  Soul

– French Onion Sliders for a Crowd

– Pioneer Woman’s Twice-Baked Potatoes

– chispas

– Time article about Taylor Swift

– Merrily We Roll Along

– “Love on Top” video

– Patreon Really Fancy Live Q&A this month: December 19th at 8:30pm central

– How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key

– Patreon Really Fancy Live Book Club in January: January 30th at 8:30pm central

– Craftspring ornaments

– Away large flex suitcase

– Alix Earle selfie light

– Boot Rescue wipes

– The Wanderer bag

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