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The history behind The Sunday Scaries Podcast as it exists today. From starting my first Tumblr page in 2013 to recording my first episode, there were a lot of speed bumps, lucky breaks, and hard work along the way. With interviews from Kendra Syrdal (the first writer for Sunday Scaries who is now with Thought Catalog) and Dave Ruff (co-host of Circling back and my current friend/business partner)...

Answering listener questions including (but not limited to) tips for moving out of your parents' house, favorite quarantine meals, The Five Languages of Love, pajama sets, isolation realizations, other podcasts I'd like to start, trends that didn't stick, what I'd spend with $50 at a farmer's market, millennial aesthetics that need to die, favorite things I spent money on during my wedding plannin...

I've followed Greta Titelman for years. From her podcast Lady Lovin' to her hilarious Instagram characters, her talent and comedy span far and wide. This Sunday, she sits down with me to discuss why she turned to comedy, how she describes what she does to Uber drivers, her quarantine-friendly Matcha Live Instagram workout, and why bagels are a superior breakfast food. She's also the first guest to...

Aditi Shah is someone I've been listening to all through quarantine. As a meditation and yoga instructor for Peloton, Aditi has practiced meditation and yoga nearly all of her life. This week, we discussed her journey to where she is today, how meditation can help us all during this uncertain time, and some beginner questions for those looking to add meditation to their daily routines. Oh, and of...

Kate Kennedy does it all — a podcast host, an author, and even a doormat mogul. Whether she's discussing something at length on her podcast Be There In Five or she's commenting on something through her hilarious Instagram, one thing is for certain: she always feels like you're listening to your best friend. This week, Kate joined me to discuss her career path up until this point, how she handles b...

The absolute worst texts to get on a hungover Sunday, three spring scented candle recommendations to usher you into summer, and the dos and don'ts of Zoom calls — both for work and happy hour. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/w...

In the first-ever completely unscripted episode, Will answer some listener questions about his favorite comfort foods from growing up, the best traditional body wash scents, the types of face and beard balms he uses, plants (and their relationship with anxiety), the first thing he'll do post-quarantine, the best wick trimmer, dating under quarantine, buying wine at the grocery store, changing care...

The rut some of us may be finding ourselves in amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, the anxiety-inducing process of making new friends in your late 20s and early 30s, and the four rules of Venmo that some of your friends still aren't following. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.sc...

Answering a series of listener questions that include (but are not limited to) minimalist design, scented candle alternatives, changes I'd like to make the podcast, what about the current COVID-19 situation is the most anxiety-inducing (and the most comforting), hot coffee, what I wanted to be when I grew up, work-from-home essentials, what a Sunday Scaries scented candle would smell like, my top-...

On this week's episode, three television shows that are both quarantine and Panic Room-approved and a ranking of the most amateur drinking holidays. During the latter part of the episode (beginning at 9:59), I sit down with Tyler Naumann, the General Manager of Eberly in Austin, TX. In our conversation, we discuss the responsibility that goes along with running a popular restaurant and bar, design...

Breaking down Business Insider's "10 Things Successful People Do on Sunday Nights," exploring the newly-coined term "The Millennial Aesthetic," and taking an inventory of your own happiness. The Millennial Aesthetic: https://bit.ly/3cOD69A * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday....

Sally deFries joins Will to discuss everything that went into their wedding from last week in Laguna Beach. The best, the worst, the stresses, the dresses, the cocktails, and everything in between. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter....

When the Sunday Scaries bleed into Monday, why iced coffee is a year-round drink, and the perfect time to show up to every event in your life. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.c...

A series of questions from you, the listeners — hobbies I just don't have time for, finding your voice as a writer, most (and least) expensive splurge purchases, in-flight essentials, long-distance relationships, the appeal of living in New York City, whether rain helps or hurts Sunday anxiety, living with your parents, coffee table essentials, Napa Villa vs. London Townhouse, and long-term goals...

Taking Xanax and the stigma that surrounds it, curing even the worst of habits, and taking a moment to reflect on pride — both in yourself and in others. * * * Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Rules that everyone should follow whenever they go on a group trip, a review of Netflix's newest series 'The Goop Lap with Gwyneth Paltrow,' and a rapid-fire Q&A with a very special guest. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willd...

Anxiety is hard to describe. It's so tailored to the person feeling it that it almost seems unfair to give it one single definition. This week, we hear from various listeners on their tried-and-true methods for curing their own anxiety, which will hopefully help you in return. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scarie...

Larry David's style philosophy, Gwyneth Paltrow's now-famous "Vagina Candle," and why we should be drinking less almond milk. We also go through some listener questions including (but not limited to) essential iPhone apps, London and Scotland, my "everyday carry," go-to shoes, interiors, underrated Sunday night albums, smoking weed, and more. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop...

The reason dinner parties aren't what they used to be, why being alone isn't all that bad, and the state of The Sunday Scaries Podcast as we go into the new year. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instag...

A (small) announcement regarding the next couple weeks of The Sunday Scaries Podcast. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompet...

From chefs to Microsoft executives to artists, there was no shortage of guests on The Sunday Scaries Podcast in 2019. This week, we take a leisurely stroll with each of them and rehash how they spend their ideal Sundays. This episode includes excerpts from Will Bryant, Panos Panay, Todd Duplechan, Alex Reichek, Naomi Seifter, Jake Kalick, Amanda Rockman, Gloria Chan, and Margaret Williams. * * * S...

Questions from you, the listeners. This week's questions included tote bags, nostalgic television shows, the difference between your 20s and 30s, the show 'Modern Love,' tips for working from home, December weddings, and more. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will...

Personally or professionally, was there a moment in your life that could be considered your “big break”? Or, at the very least, a moment when a huge weight was unexpectedly lifted off your shoulders? This week, twelve listeners describe those exact moments. The times when they put all their cards on the table and it paid off. From landing their dream jobs to quitting their dream jobs, and from get...

This Sunday, I talk you off the ledge from your post-Thanksgiving Scaries, give a plea to holiday shoppers everywhere, and teach you how to perfectly cook duck breasts in the comfort of your own home. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitt...

Jake Kalick is the co-founder of the cookware company Made In. When he sat down with me, we discussed everything from his passion for cooking, starting your own company, working with chefs, and his favorite cooking shows. And, of course, how he spends his Sundays. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram:...