Sunday Scaries

Retail Therapy by Sunday Scaries

Arts EN ↓ 399 episodes

Hosted by Will deFries and Barrett Dudley, Retail Therapy covers the ever-changing landscape of online trends, aesthetics, style, shopping, and (of course) shifting vibes. What's in, what's out, and what everyone might be talking about at your next group dinner. Also Airing: The Sunday Scaries Podcast — a wellness and self-care podcast for those with blurry Friday and Saturday nights. Hosted by Will deFries, The Sunday Scaries Podcast is your cure for the Sunday blues.

Author

Sunday Scaries

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Arts

Podcast website

www.sunday-scaries.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Burning Bridges, Spring Cocktail Recipes, and Patagonia Baggies 16.05.2021

The rising popularity of Patagonia Baggies and why they should be a staple in your summer wardrobe, spring cocktail recipes that aren't just Aperol Spritzes, and why sometimes burning bridges professionally outweighs maintaining destructive relationships. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This...

The One About Bachelor Parties with Madison Vessels (The Bach App) 09.05.2021

Guys are notoriously terrible at planning and organizing. And that's never more evident than when the band gets back together for a trademark bachelor party. This week, Will was joined by Madison Vessels of The Bach App to discuss how to plan a seamless bachelor party — the best cities, can't-miss tasks, planning tips, and more. Madison also runs through her ideal Sundays which include chagaccinos...

Moving In Together, Stress-Free Moving Tips, Small Indulgences, and More Listener Questions 02.05.2021

This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) stress-free tips for moving, choosing a bottle of wine to bring to someone's house for dinner, advice for moving in with your significant other, fragrances for men, being friends with your ex, ranking the Sunday Scaries line of candles, the best yard games for a low key Sunday, and a list of small joys that inspire happiness. If this...

The One About Bachelorette Parties 25.04.2021

With more than twenty bachelorette parties under her belt, Sally deFries joins us this week to discuss all things bachelorette parties — the best destinations (both cliche and non-cliche), tips to avoid the nightmares of planning it all yourself, her ideal bachelorette party, non-drinking activities to plan, and group dynamics. Will also does some rapid-fire questions with her including the perfec...

The Worst Monday Chores, Relocating For Work, and Online Habits 18.04.2021

This week, Will dives into the absolute worst chores to leave yourself for Monday after having a lazy Sunday, how our online habits shape our lives, and a rumination on relocating for work or moving for a job. Pre-Order the Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewneck: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop the entire line of Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors Viz...

The New Sunday Scaries Candle Line, Relaxing Instagram Follows, and The Best Naps 11.04.2021

A very special Sunday where Will unveils the brand new Vellabox x Sunday Scaries scented candle line including Sunday Scaries, Panic Room, Two-Day Hangover, and Rom-Com. He also discusses his favorite types of naps (which are admittedly limited) and some recent relaxing Instagram accounts that may be worth a follow. Shop the new Sunday Scaries candle line — www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support T...

Ranking Airport Drinks, Best Sunday Albums, The 'Selfish Years' and More Listener Questions 04.04.2021

In this month's listener questions, Will dives into ranking his favorite airport drinks, when the Scaries begin to creep in on Saturday instead of Sunday, series to watch while stuck at home for an extended period of time, what's on his spring shopping list, the biggest deli flexes for a Sunday afternoon, the concept of "selfish years," the best albums for an anxious night, his least favorite rela...

Apartment Flexes, Boredom Beers, and Norwegian Hangover Anxiety 28.03.2021

How to make your apartment look high-end without having to be rich, the beauty of a beer that's cracked for no other reason than pure boredom, and the Norwegian term "Fylleangst," their way of describing "the anxiety that comes with a hangover." Support This Week's Sponsors Vizzy: www.vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed Honey: www.joinhoney.com/scaries Follow Along Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.c...

Spring Scented Candles, Steam Showers, and The Temptation of Thursdays 21.03.2021

With spring in the air, Will decided to finally offer some spring scented candle recommendations. Additionally, discusses the addictive benefits of steam showers and why Thursday is possibly the most dangerous night of the week when it comes to going out. Support This Week's Sponsors First Leaf: www.tryfirstleaf.com/scaries (6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping) Sunbasket: www.sunbasket....

Complaining About Work, Morning People, Post-Bender Decompressing, and More Listener Questions 14.03.2021

Will takes some listener questions with regard to the ultimate way to decompress after an out-of-town bender, starting a job you don't love, complaining about work productively, pre-marital counseling, his favorite appetizers to order for the table, only shopping at J. Crew, most hated Sunday chores, becoming a morning person, and how to know if starting your own business is a good idea. Support T...

A Sunday Conversation with Dating & Relationship Coach Ashley Kelsch 07.03.2021

Will was joined by Ashley Kelsch — a dating and relationship coach out of Austin, Texas — to discuss all things, well, dating. Ashley's unique approach to dating goes beyond simple advice and dives into her client's beliefs and inner-workings. While still confronting topics like long-distance relationships and The Friend Zone, the two have a conversation that feels much larger than your typical da...

The One About Pregnancy 28.02.2021

Will is joined by his wife, Sally, to discuss some important personal news — they're expecting a child. From discussing the expectations and realities of being pregnant to what kind of parents they want to be, the two have a very honest conversation about an experience they could have never dreamt of preparing for.  Support This Week's Sponsors Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES at checko...

Quitting Your Job, Hungover 'Healthy' Choices, and Austin's Freeze 21.02.2021

This week's episode begins with the lay of the land when it comes to the horrific week in Austin and all around Texas. If you have the means to donate, please see some resources below. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, donated, or helped in other ways. Will also dives into the emotions that go into quitting a job (or anything for that matter) and the faux-healthy decisions we make while h...

Stress Cleaning, The Ten Commandments of Working From Home, and Being Nice Online 14.02.2021

A look at why frantically cleaning can help reduce your stress, The Ten Commandments of Working From Home, and why you should consider being just a little bit nicer online (or just not say anything at all). Support This Week's Sponsors Theragun: www.theragun.com/scaries (starting from $199!) Sun Basket: www.sunbasket.com/scaries ($35 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundaysc...

Bar Cart Starter Tips, Nostalgic Emotions, Seasonal Cocktails, and More Listener Questions 07.02.2021

For this month's listener questions, Will discusses his favorite cocktails by season, the filters used on the Sunday Scaries Instagram account, bedroom staples for post-grad guys, bar cart start tips, Sunday routines that simply haven't worked, puppy tips for apartment dwellers, cooking vs. takeout on Sundays, house shoes, the ideal Sunday breakfast (both healthy and unhealthy), being single in a...

Work Spouses, Celebrity Morning Routines, and The Destructive Relaxation of TiktTok 31.01.2021

The various morning routines of celebrities like Queen Elizabeth and Martha Stewart, why relaxing videos on TikTok aren't as satisfying as we originally thought, and a tribute to a long-lost staple of office life—the work spouse. Support This Week's Sponsors Roman: www.getroman.com/scaries ($15 off!) Grove: www.grove.co/scaries (FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping) Follow Sunday Scaries...

The Interior Design Episode with Phil Battaglia 24.01.2021

Using their amateur interior design prowess, Phil Battaglia (of Club Cool) joins Will to field questions from listeners relating to all things interior design. Over a few glasses of red wine, they discussed classing up your apartment as a mid-20s dude, how to buy rugs, their least favorite decorating trends, which interior accounts they follow, what to look for in a good coffee table, artwork for...

Sunday Night Dates, Meditative Television, and Bathrobes 17.01.2021

Why you should consider a robe for your next big luxury comfort investment, a look at two new shows bringing meditation to Netflix and HBO, and why Sunday night is the worst possible night for a date. Support This Week's Sponsors Theragun: www.theragun.com/scaries (starting from $199!) Sun Basket: www.sunbasket.com/scaries ($35 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries...

The Anxiety of Text Purgatory, Staycation Relaxation, and Menubating 10.01.2021

The five stages of grief after sending a risky text message, the relaxation of scanning restaurant menus ahead of a night out, and a case for considering booking a staycation. Support This Week's Sponsors Roman: www.getroman.com/scaries ($15 off!) Grove Collective: www.grove.com/scaries (FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping with your first order) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twit...

The Future of Sunday Scaries, Losing Motivation at Work, Dry January Tips, and More Listener Questions 03.01.2021

We start this year off with listener questions that include what's in store for Sunday Scaries in 2021, strategies for a Sunday morning grocery run, tips for Dry January, how to get your motivation at work back, which famous person Will would switch lives with, how to break it to your roommate that you want to live alone, matches vs. lighters, Will's best hungover movie experience, the biggest acc...

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (Ft. Sally deFries) 20.12.2020

Will's wife, Sally, joins him to talk all things New Year's. Whether or not New Year's Eve is actually overrated, the most popular New Year's resolutions, starting the year doing a fad diet or "Sober January," grading Will's 2020 New Year's resolutions, December 31st weddings, and more. Support This Week's Sponsors Lumin (one-month free trial) Hawthorne (code SCARIES for 10% off first purchase) Fo...

Ten Commandments of Scented Candles, 2021 Wellness Trends, and Hot Toddies 13.12.2020

It's finally happened — The Ten Commandments of Scented Candles. Additionally, Will discusses the history of hot toddies and dives into a list of potential wellness and self-care trends for 2021. Support This Week's Sponsors Firstleaf (6 bottles of wine for only $29.95) Roman ($15 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter Sunday Scaries on Instagram Will deFries on Twitter Will deFries on Instagram C...

The 2020 Sunday Scaries Holiday Gift Guide 06.12.2020

Our resident in-house style expert Barett Dudley joins us once again to discuss all things gifts as we dive headfirst into the holiday season. From practical to nostalgic and frugal to outrageously expensive, Will and Barrett comb through their Christmas lists and gift ideas ranging from home goods, style, and more. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagr...

Physical Insecurities, Imposter Syndrome, Sunday Spirals, and More Listener Questions 29.11.2020

Shop the restocked Sunday Scaries Scented Candle Set: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries A series of listener-submitted questions including (but not limited to)spiraling on Sundays, encountering Imposter Syndrome at work, something we do on Sundays that we should do every day, what Will's iPhone home screen looks like, getting diagnosed with mental health issues, Christmas Eve and Christmas family tra...

Blackout Wednesday, British Country Clothing, and Weekend Warrior Syndrome 22.11.2020

Shop the restocked Sunday Scaries Scented Candle Set: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries A look at the classic British countryside clothing staples you've recently seen in The Crown, Weekend Warrior Syndrome and how it applies to mid-twenties binge-drinking, and a poetic tribute to the biggest bar night of the year: 'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sun...

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