The Mail-In Podcast

This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally are hyped going into the Saturday meetup at Kirby Ice House in Houston. Apologies for the existential crisis we hit by the end... Here's what we're working with this week:  - Do I have to go to ALL the company happy hours?  - What's the best job benefit you've ever had?  - How do you un-invite people from your wedding?  - How do you handle being invited to...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally is back in the co-host chair next to Brett to tackle your hardest questions and most pressing problems. Here's what we've got this week:  - "Ghosting" after a first date?  - Going to concerts solo  - What if they don't look like their dating app pics?  - Gender roles in business?  - What to do when you're in a funk  - Bachelor party tips for the Kentucky Bourbon Tra...

On this week's Mail-In, Brett Merriman is joined by the newest crop of Washed Media interns Abhi Pal (business development) and Calli Rubin (social). They dig into how they got to Washed Media, what they've learned, and what to expect going forward. They also keep everyone young, which may be their most important quality.  - Intern bios - What's the oldest trait about the Washed guys?  - What is t...

Brett is back and Sally is fired up for summer. We're breaking down your biggest problems this week on The Mail-In. Things like:  - How do you plan to talk to your kids about "x-rated" content?  - I'm flirting with my neighbor big time. What's the next step?  - Did I get a pity wedding invite? Do I go?  - How much do I have to tell a new boyfriend about my past sex life?  - I'm on the other side o...

With Brett on vacation in Montana, Sally deFries was joined by Circling Back's very own Will deFries. Together, they go through questions about fading friendships, how soon is too soon to make plans in a new relationship, asking her dad for permission to marry her on the golf course, whether or not someone should quit their job due to their girlfriend's demands, brushing your teeth in the office,...

We're back! This week on The Mail-In, Sally and Brett are back in the studio to solve your most pressing problems with decent to above-average advice. Here's what we've got this week:  - What are things you take advantage of when your significant other is out of town?  - My boyfriend sold our house without consulting me. Help?  - How do I take a chance apartment elevator run-in to the next level? ...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to make cutting down your wedding list MUCH easier. We're getting into hair care and grilling season. Jam packed episode taking you into the weekend.  - How does Sally get her hair looking good in the Texas heat?  - What's the criteria for wedding invitees?  - Helping a friend through a rough patch  - Could you win the lottery and...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries is back in the saddle with Brett Merriman fresh off a trip to Cabo for the both of them. We're solving your problems one email and phone call at a time. Here's what we've got:  - Should I feel guilty about having a destination wedding AND destination bachelor party?  - How do you stand up for yourself in the workplace without being an asshole?  - Family wedd...

Curveball for you this week! Randy Trembacki is on the mic with Brett as they dig into the most burning questions from the audience. Bringing the A game ahead of Cabo this week. Here's what we've got:  - How do you balance life in your 20s?  - How do you handle a long distance relationship with ZERO cell service?  - Is there an easy way to get into golf?  - Is it weird that my boyfriend's coworker...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to help get you in gear. Summer is fast approaching and we're about in hotness journey territory. Issues that postgrads face on a daily basis? We're here to help. Here's what we've got this week:  - How do I tastefully post thirst traps to making my Instagram more attractive? Where's the line?  - Should I continue to stick it out...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to tackle the most pressing issues facing postgrads everywhere. This week, we're taking on:  - Rescheduling a couples birthday trip that overlaps with a bachelor party?  - Where would you retire and what would you want to do?  - How do you handle the anxiety of starting a new job?  - If I'm gonna "start over", career-wise, persona...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to take on the biggest problems that 20 and 30-somethings face on a daily basis. This week we're hitting:  - When is it socially acceptable to wear airpods? - How do I stand out on a "getting to know you" survey as a new employee?  - Protocol when dating a healthcare professional with weird schedules?  - Is it cool to not invite m...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries and Brett Merriman break down their own past existential crises in the spirit of the questions they fielded from the audience. The biggest problems 20 & 30-somethings face, we're here to answer. Here's what we've got this week:  - How do you keep in contact with old friends with the speed of life increasing?  - How do you quit your job respectfully?  - What...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally are back to dig into your most burning questions. Here's what we've got this week:  - My girlfriend won't stop leaving dishes on the counter instead of putting them in the dishwasher - Tips for moving in with a significant other after being hesitant about it?  - How to stay in shape at an internship for the summer?  - If we could take a time machine to a c...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back with a bit of a tactical episode to solve as many problems as they can. This week we're talking:  - Changing careers after doing the same thing for YEARS - How do my fiancé and I figure out pre-marital counseling?  - How do I handle meeting my girlfriend's mom for the first time?  - When do I know if a long distance relationship i...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to break down the international geopolitical climate specifically Ukraine and the West's reaction. Just kidding. Here's what we've got:  - I'm moving in with three roommates, how do we split the rooms fairly?  - How do I talk to women in a new city?  - Tips for going on a solo trip?  - What are your worst holiday party stories in...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries and Brett Merriman are back to tackle the problems 20 and 30-somethings face on a daily basis. This week, we're rocking with:  - When is the right time in relationship to say "I Love You"?  - How do you break up with a "friend with benefits"?  - How do you crush a work conference?  - It's wedding season. How do I afford it?  - Watching the NCAA Tournament at...

Anddd we're back with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through life's biggest questions on The Mail-In. Things like:  - Where should we take our 5 year wedding anniversary trip and should it be Cabo?  - What if the girl I'm talking to doesn't show many pictures? Is it shallow to ask for more?  - How to upgrade your wardrobe at 28?  - How do you date two people at once?  - Should I reach...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back from Austin, TX to break down the worlds problems that aren't as serious as a geopolitical conflict in Ukraine... THAT being said let's get to what we're talking about this week:  (11:01) My fiancé doesn't want my best friend at our wedding (18:12) Ideal places to move to if you can work remotely?  (28:26) A years-long situationsh...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries is back with Brett Merriman to break down the most pressing situations that 20-somethings face. They answer the questions that you need to hear. This week, we're talking:  - Quitting your job to make your side-hustle full time - What to expect at High School reunions? - How do you handle a situation where you like her friend more than you like her?  - Odd ho...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman has a guest host and fellow member of Washed Media in Sally's husband, Will deFries. They break down the most pressing questions and situations you face in your early adulthood, and in the case of this episode, take a trip down memory lane with a wave of nostalgia. We're talking:  (2:35) Missed connections and how to handle them (14:30) I hate Valentine's D...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to get into the weeds on the problems and questions facing 20 & 30-somethings daily. We're here to try to help. This week we're taking on:  - Recently divorced and wondering about taking care of my old dog. Red flag to dog-sit for my ex on a weekend?  - Sally's old wedding date did a bunch of molly in the bathroom and it went abou...

This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries attempt to solve the world's problems. And by that, we just mean give advice and answer the most pressing questions in your mid 20s and 30s. This week we're tackling:  - Tips and must-have's when you downsize a wedding? - My girlfriend is terrible with her finances. How do I fix this?  - Is it better to ask someone out via DM or through a...

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries is back with Brett Merriman to answer the world's most pressing questions. This week they're talking:  - Am I shallow for not being interested in someone because they're "not that hot"?  - First time wedding-goer and I'm the Maid Of Honor - what are the do's and don'ts?  - I have trouble falling asleep AND waking up in the morning. HELP.  - What do you call...

This week on the Mail-In, Brett is joined by Washed Media's Head of Video, Randy Trembacki. The guys dig in to the problems that 20s, 30s, and 40-somethings face on a daily basis. This week we're talking:  - How do I stay upbeat while looking for a relationship?  - What do I do when my girlfriend wants to be TikTok famous and she's failing miserably?  - My ex and I are back together and I'm not th...