Beck and Call

In this episode, Merritt shows an up close and personal look at her kinda rocky wellness journey over the years. From the ADHD meds that kept her skinny as a youngster (and potentially stunted her growth) , to the realization that she can't just eat whatever she wants and still fit in her clothes, this episode is full of personal stories! In addition to personal stories regarding diet and fitness,...

In this episode, Merritt shares a recap of her festive New Year's Eve (there was a change of plans, but it ended up being perfect)! She shares her review of the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special on HBOMax, as well as her deep connection to the series and how it was a fundamental part of her adolescence. She also shares her thoughts on Emily in Paris, plus another show she's rewatching that is...

In this week's episode, Merritt gives a recap of her last week in Austin over the Christmas holidays! She also sits down for a chat with her sister (who missed most of Christmas thanks to a positive COVID test) , and is then joined by her mom for a group convo about everything from their favorite beauty/skincare products to Merritt's lazy life hack for avoiding making her bed in high school. She a...

As a Christmas gift from me to you, here's a special bonus episode! The entire thing is a Q&A - I'm answering a bunch of questions submitted by listeners through the hotline (214-620-0473) and via email. I got through as many as I could in under one hour! I'll be sure to answer any questions I didn't get to in future episodes... thanks for listening and happy holidays!!! Follow along on Instag...

In this episode, Merritt shares some highlights from the last year including her favorite moments, best purchases, TV shows, and more, as well as sharing her goals and hopes for the coming year! At the beginning of the episode, Merritt shares a week/weekend recap (including a near dognapping incident and one of her best meals *ever*) , her thoughts on the Attached book she just finished (and anoth...

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her assistant, Liza, to chat about her recent engagement and the wedding plans she's made so far! She tells the story of the proposal, where and how she found "the dress", how they decided on a venue, and more.  At the beginning of the episode, Merritt gives a week/weekend recap, shares her recently decided New Year's Eve plans and gives a workou...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares some of her all-time (and recent!) favorite Christmas movies, holiday tunes, seasonal candles, go-to gift ideas for her mom, sister, step-dad, godchildren, the hostess, etc. She also shares a peek into her own holiday wish list! In the beginning of the episode, Merritt gives a detailed recap of her trip to New York over the weekend! Discover who she saw, wher...

In this week's longer episode, Merritt shares a recap from her Thanksgiving at the ranch, including a review of two audiobooks she listened to, the game she discovered, and her not-so-hot take on the James Bond movie franchise. For the main topic in this week's episode, Merritt talks through her style evolution (it wasn't what you'd expect from a fashion blogger) , shares her shopping method and h...

In this week's episode, Merritt shares what she's getting into over the Thanksgiving holiday week/weekend, plus sharing her tips on how she stays sane with all the craziness of the holiday season! In the intro, Merritt talks about the Dallas podcast meetup last week, her review of the House of Gucci movie, discusses Meghan Markle's appearance on The Ellen Show, and more! Call the Beck and Call Hot...

In this week's episode, Merritt covers a topic she's often asked about by readers, friends and strangers alike... how do influencers make money and is it actually lucrative? Is it possible to create a sustainable living from being a blogger or influencer? How does it all work?? She talks about the various ways one can earn money as an influencer, the pros and cons to those various methods, and sha...

In this episode, Merritt shares her entire experience with the egg retrieval and freezing process from start to finish. From the schedule, to the shots, to the procedure, recovery, and results, there's not a stone left unturned in this discussion! In the intro, Merritt gives a final review on her holiday velvet Nap Dress order, her thoughts on the Spencer movie, what she's been watching lately, an...

In this week's episode, Merritt takes a break from the heavy and chats about her planning process for big trips! She also shares some tips for traveling solo like a pro, which she definitely plans to get back to now that the world is opening back up. In more personal updates, Merritt dishes on a few dating life stories from the last week! She also gives an update on the cat situation at her house,...

In this longer episode, Merritt discusses the expectations vs reality of dog ownership with brutal honesty, and also offers some tips and tricks to get yourself out of the puppy blues when you first get a dog. Click here for more dog content, tips and links on the blog! At the beginning of the episode, she gives a detailed update on her egg freezing journey (so many shots!!) and trying to coordina...

In this week’s episode, Merritt discusses her current struggle with making social plans thanks to a dwindling number of single and/or childfree friends! She dives into the transitions friendships go through as you enter various life stages, and her desire to widen her social circle with more people in a similar life stage to her own. She also gives an egg freezing update, chats about Peloton...

Merritt starts off the episode with a number of random personal updates – egg freezing, laser hair removal, a celebrity sighting in Dallas, and more! She also tells a gross little tale about a discovery she and her dog made in the backyard over the weekend. Trigger warning for poo! For the main topic in this episode, Merritt discusses her experience with hiring employees over the years! From...

In this week’s episode, Merritt starts off with a few *very* personal updates… TMI, in fact. She also gives a more thorough review of Squid Game , the Korean horror show on Netflix she’s been watching, as well as the Gwen Shamblin docuseries, The Way Down , on HBOMAX. Additionally, she talks Kate Middleton’s recent fashion moments and her favorite collections from fashion m...

In this week’s episode, Merritt discusses timelines and dealing with other people’s expectations of you. She talks about what her own expectations were when she was younger and how they’ve evolved, being single in her 30’s, how her past relationships have changed how she approaches dating, and more! She also chats about Meghan and Harry’s New York “tour”,...

In this episode, Merritt shares an update on her quick but fun weekend trip in Austin, and a solid hangover cure she discovered on her visit! She goes through her favorite Emmy’s red carpet looks and the one outfit that makes her cringe. As a true crime fan and follower, Merritt also touches on the current Gabby Petito case everyone has been talking about. For the meat of the episode, Merrit...

On the very first episode of the Beck and Call Podcast, Merritt introduces herself and shares what to expect from this podcast and forthcoming episodes! She shares a brief history of her life up until now, including where she went to school, various jobs she’s had since graduating in 2009, starting and pursuing a fashion blog full time, and what’s led her to launch this podcast. Merrit...