The Mail-In Podcast

We're back on The Mail-In! Thanks for bearing with us as we had no AC in the studio last week which would've made for a very grumpy pregnant Sally deFries (and Brett Merriman). Here's what we're answering this week: - Can I ask my girlfriend to get rid of her cat if I'm allergic to it? - How should I approach my wife about buying MORE revealing clothing? - How do I tell my friends in a city that w...

We're back on The Mail-In with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman this week to break down your biggest questions. Here's what we've got: - Should I go to my buddy's golf-based bachelor party if I don't golf? - I'm interviewing for a job and just matched with my potential new boss on Bumble. Help. - What if I want to stop at two kids and my wife wants three? - Any tips on improving your social media...

Back at full strength on The Mail-In! Brett Merriman hosts with Sally deFries in the co-host chair. Here's what we're working with this week: - Should we join a country club to save $$ on a wedding? - CRAZY story of a guy dating someone who gets married while they're dating??? - One of my bridesmaids is going to a concert instead of my bachelorette party - should I be mad? - How should we tell our...

Welcome back! We're rocking on The Mail-In this week with Washed Media Video Director, Randy Trembacki. He and Brett Merriman are answering the hard hitting questions the listeners have. Things like: - How do I get over feeling less accomplished career-wise than my girlfriend in social situations? - My partner isn't a fan of how close I am with my Mom - How do I meet older women? - Christmas in Ju...

The Mail-In is back after a vacation week with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Here's what we've got this week: - If I'm not super physically attracted to someone, should I move on? - Should I bring a random plus-one to a wedding? - Do I need to pay family members to take my dog out? - How did Sally develop such a "care-free" personality? - Skincare for MEN! Our Partners: Mugsy: Get 10% OFF your...

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries in the hosting chairs answering your biggest questions. Here's what we have this week: - My friend thinks she deserves money for selling a Taylor Swift ticket that she didn't purchase ??? - I have a remote job, unlimited PTO, a good salary, BUT I'm extremely bored - Do you tip your weddin...

HUGE news for The Mail-In as co-host, Sally deFries, is getting ready to welcome another child into the world. She and Brett Merriman are breaking down the biggest questions y'all have this week including: - When you get married, do you also marry your spouse's family? - Need some advice on flying with a child - How many guys is perfect for a bachelor party? - Give me the lowdown on botox! - Tips...

The Mail-In is back this week with special guest, Producer Randy Trembacki of Washed Media. He and Brett Merriman break down questions, problems, and the general zeitgeist of the millennial demo. Here's what we've got this week: - I need a peer mentor! - How do you communicate with your family about alternative life choices like not having kids? - How do I interpret a "friend" break up text? - Am...

BIG week on The Mail-In with show creator, Dillon Cheverere, and former producer, Dave Ruff, back on the mic with Brett Merriman hosting. Here's what we're working with this week: - Airport fits and travel routines - Should I tell my fiancée about my credit card debt prior to getting married? - How do I initiate telling my work crush I have feelings for her? - I caught feelings for my ex's best fr...

Brand new Mail-In! Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are in the chair to give you what you need: - How do I break up with my cleaning lady? - Can I skip a wedding where my girlfriend hates the groom? - I'm not feeling challenged at work, should I quit my job? - How do I get over being ghosted? - How do you keep your home tidy with a toddler around - Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners: Butcher Box: G...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to break down your biggest questions and problems. Here's what we've got today: - Where are we getting good wedding dresses now as 30-somethings? - What are the keys to being more conversational? - How do you keep a good work/life/workout balance? - How do I get a family member to stop coming to me for MLM buys? - How do I help my...

Sally deFries and Brett Merriman are back on The Mail-In this week to break down your biggest questions and problems. Here's what we've got: - How to deal with your partner being a terrible sleeper? - Do I have to invite someone to my wedding solely because they invited me to theirs? - I'm a teacher and I'm burnt out and discouraged trying to find a new job - How do I stop wedding planning from te...

This week on The Mail-In, Dave Ruff of Circling Back and Too Much Dip joins the show to fill in as a co-host with Brett Merriman. We're solving your problems, folks. Or at least trying to. Here's what we've got this week: - What is on your "ick list" for a typical night out? - How do you navigate the house-buying process in a city like Austin? - Should I pay the best man who offered to pick up a s...

We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries to give you what you need: answers. - How do I tell my wife she needs to get her weight under control? - I got a big promotion and am finding it's not all its cracked up to be. What do I do? - My girlfriend is way too into the new appearance changing trends. How do I explain to her that I think they're making her look worse? -...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries and Brett Merriman are tackling problems like: - Can joggers be business casual? - After getting someone's number, when should you text them? - How should we go about inviting a divorced couple to our wedding? - Is it lame to have your bachelorette party in your hometown? - Can I reach out to step parents who have been a big part of my life after a divorce?...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries and Brett Merriman are back to tackle your most burning questions. Things like: - Do you tip at a wedding tasting? - Any advice for initiating intimacy again after having a child? - What do you buy for a 1-year-old's birthday party? - Is it wrong for me to not want to spend time with my coworkers outside work hours? - Am I asking too much of my partner to de...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are here to help with weddings, bachelorette parties, social media and more. - How do I stop my partner from doomscrolling and freaking out that the sky is falling? - Picking between two best men - Where is the line for calling the police on potentially abusive neighbors? - Trash or not trash to post wedding pics that I look good in but th...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries returns with Brett Merriman to tackle the internet's questions of the week. Here's what we've got today: - How do I tell people (nicely) that they can't always crash at our place? - What do you do to manage friends that don't put in the same amount of effort as you? - How do you ground yourself when so much around you changes in adulthood? - Making wedding p...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman hosts as Will deFries, creator of Sunday Scaries and husband of Sally deFries, fills in on the mic. Here's what we've got this week: - One of the wildest drunk text situations we've come across - Tips for trying to get pregnant with your first child? - AirBNB rules when splitting different bedrooms with couples? - How to start a long distance relationship w...

Another episode of The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries in which we get a question that we did NOT see coming. Here's what we have: - Tips for hosting friends in town? - Should I be ok with my husband going to strip clubs with his coworkers? - Is my boyfriend getting a dog a dealbreaker when I'm not a dog person? - Am I the asshole for not attending the birthday party of my 5 year old...

Back on The Mail-In this week to break down the biggest problems facing our listeners! Sally deFries and Brett Merriman take you along for a WILD ride this week. Here's what we're working with:  - Is it a trash move to not go to a wedding that was supposed to be an elopement?  - Feeling stuck in life despite everything being great on the surface. Help.  - I got Monica'd. Should we do a small weddi...

We're back! After a week hiatus due to some unforeseen under-the-weather children, Sally deFries and Brett Merriman are back to tackle every question the listeners have to offer. Here's what we have this week:  - How does Sally balance friends, family, travel, etc while being a mom? Any tips to a first-time mom?  - My wife has a friend who dresses really cute. How do I nudge her towards that style...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman returns to the show with Sally deFries in the co-host chair. Tackling questions that run that gamut like:  - What are your thoughts on influencers these days? - How do you approach a significant relationship stalemate without compromise?   - I've worked incredibly hard on my new body, how do I show it off? - Some idiot ordered $900 worth of bottle service o...

The FeMail-In is BACK for Valentine's Day! Sally deFries hosts as Lily Boettcher and Alyssa Ruff join the crew to break down your questions. Here's what we've got this week:  - Washed bits that get old?  - When is the best time to have your second child? - My friend is being reckless with a pregnancy, how do I talk to her about it?  - Advice for your first year of marriage? - My wife is verbally a...

Back after an Austin ice storm derailed the recording schedule last week - thanks for bearing with us. Sally deFries and Brett Merriman co-host on The Mail-In where they help you through your most difficult situations.  - If I'm only drinking beer on a ski trip, can I ask to not pay for communal liquor? - What are your thoughts on using backpacks as adults? - Should I tell a new girlfriend about a...