The vacation shirt from White Lotus that everyone was talking about (and why we're at a crossroads with vacation shirts in general), why Gen Z is getting tired of microtrends popping up everywhere, the Saltburn bathtub goes up for auction, Canoe Club x Beams Plus suit collab, a new segment called "Talk Me Out of It," wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sunday...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
"Scenes of Note" co-creator James Tedesco fills in for Barrett this week to discuss all things zine creation. From inception to print, we go through the entire process of creating the first Sunday Scaries magazine. We also touch on film photography in general, layout, trips, and what's in store for volume two. Buy Scenes of Note, Volume 1: sunday-scaries.shop Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundaysca...
Mar 16, 2025•56 min
Welcome back to The Sunday Scaries Podcast. This week, we welcome Almost Friday's Rusty Featherstone to the program to discuss how he spends his Sundays — his go-to hangover cures, his ideal Sunday, his go-to playlists, best Sunday meals, and so much more. Subscribe to the newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponso...
Mar 09, 2025•42 min
Barrett drops in amidst his absence to discuss all things vacation from the food to the pool chairs to the spa. We also discuss whether or not “wellness clubs are the new country clubs,” the popular camo Abercrombie hoodies, Cartier’s party for Timothee Chalamet (ding!), wine ash trays, $19 Kyoto strawberries from Erewhon, SAG fits, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episod...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Sally fills in for Barrett this week to talk all things romance novels, we discuss whether or not we need to lay off the hotel bars a little bit, Sally's five current favorite products, Snail Girl Spring, Aime Leon Dore's first spring release, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsor...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min
There have been some recent vibe shifts that command some immediate attention. Now branded as "Are we doing...", we go through several recent style and food developments: tote bag heels, flared jeans for guys, dainty sneakers and flats, all-black sneakers, repurposed soles, Irish football jerseys, pasta water ice cubes, and more. We also discuss Walton Goggins's Architectural Digest home tour, Stussy's new NYC store, a release of Will's Vegas fit pic, and wishlist items. Su...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Why we may start using "white table cloth" as an adjective rather than a noun, the race for pool chairs on vacation, Wedding Ins and Outs from The New York Times, and more. We also go through the disappearance of the viral Charli XCX record, some footy apparel pieces, bath house Justin Bieber, Arc’Teryx beanies, why there are bidding wars for a Martha Stewart cookbook from 1982, and wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Cand...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Barrett went to the most Retail Therapy-coded coffee event in Austin, Will had his first true Japanese omakase experience, some outfits we can't stop thinking about, private rooftop clubs in Vegas, Timothee Chalamet on SNL, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors Shopif...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 21 min
A very food-driven episode featuring a new segment, "Freak or Don't Freak" featuring a series of Retail Therapy-coded things that we're on the fence about — from Arc'teryx wine to caesar salad cheesecake to going "jazz mode." We also dub our Drink of 2024, discuss the Prince William's beard, the top "pick me" foods, Jeremy Strong's Golden Globes fit, the reason Americans need to party more, and wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailp...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Our In and Out lists for 2025 have officially arrived. From style to food & drink to general trends, we go through everything we think we might be seeing just a litttttle more of 2025. Remember: Do not criticize until you listen. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors Shopify: https://shopify.com/s...
Jan 12, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Today we welcome Matt Pham of With A Beginner’s Mind to talk about how he started his brand, his career history with John Elliott, inspiration behind some of his products, the future of With A Beginner’s Mind, the imposter syndrome of being creative, noodle boys, how Matt spends his Sundays, and some wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube....
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min
The potential Barbour takeover by college fraternity guys, shopping for welly boots for a listener, Will talks wine and whiskey tastings, Austin Butler cast as the lead in American Psycho, Persian rugs as desktop wallpapers, some more drink of the winter updates, holiday traditions, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sund...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
A look at both Barrett and Will's Spotify Wrapped, Jacob Elordi's new beard and some "Babygirl of the Year" talk, Guinness's rise with splitting the G, potential Drink of the Winter nominees, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors Earlybird: www.earlybirdcbd.com (RT20 for 20% ...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Barrett, Will, and special guest Sally break down their favorite gifting ideas for the 2024 holiday season. From bag charms to sweaters to Japanese robes, there are truly gifts for anyone you’re looking for. Or, in true Retail Therapy fashion, these would also make good gifts to yourself. For links to all gifts talked about, keep an eye out for a full list releasing on the Retail Therapy Substack: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries W...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 25 min
A loaded episode containing the sudden rise of Burberry, Belgian shoes gaining popularity among those who ~know~, Spotify Wrapped Season, 90s office culture, Zyns being in the bro culture zeitgeist, and more. We also touch on a recent New York Times piece about burgundy, the recent Skims x Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign, denim shirts, and some wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Ret...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This week, we were joined by nurse practitioner Caleb Martin (and, of course, Sally) to talk all things brotox, botox, filler, mini-facelifts, thread lifts, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors Earlybird: www.earlybirdcbd.com (RT20 for 20% off entire cart) Betterhelp: www.betterhelp.com/sca...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min
The Saltburn vinyl delivery is imminent, Barrett on Halloween, Will's stops in NYC, Paul Mescal's babygirl slip-up, the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest in Washington Square Park, Ralph Lauren and SSENSE crushing social, adjustments for wearing longer coats this winter, the influencer to DJ pipeline, and (of course) wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on Yo...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Too much babygirl news to not cover — Mescal gets the GQ treatment, Elordi for Chanel, and Drew Starkey's possible anointment. We also talk Drake going full-flyfishing, Austin's viral AI restaurant, Michelin Stars headed to Austin, favorite pastries, our Mount Rushmores of Fall Drinks, Will's haircut strategy, clog collabs, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min
You feel that? Apparently the menswear vibes are shifting in ways you wouldn’t expect. From fashion houses to trickle-down style, we discuss whether or not the vibes are actually shifting or not. We also talk about the rise in wine bars as places to hang out more casually, $910 fleeces, our respective Austin City Limits music festival experiences, clarified cocktails, Moo Deng Girl, Strega Nona Fall, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Ca...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
After two very targeted episodes, this week was much more of a grab bag — Daniel Craig's fit for the Loewe show, bag and shoe charms, GQ trying to cancel Gorpcore, Sydney Sweeney's abomination of an ad deal, kitchen upgrades and aesthetic appliances, Sally Rooney's "Intermezzo" as a status symbol, Divorced Wife-core, Nike news, and some footy collabs. Of course, we finished everything out by adding some items to our personal wishlists. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 22 min
What's in this fall? What's out this fall? What things can we arbitrarily talk about that could possibly ruffle the feathers of Retail Therapy listeners? From restaurants to fashion to #vibes, we go through each of our official "In" and "Out" lists as we head toward the holidays. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sunda...
Sep 22, 2024•2 hr 38 min
Browns, leathers, and chore coats — oh my! Year after year, our Fall Fashion episode proves to be one of our biggest strengths. This year, we went through the trends we're seeing, specific pieces we're into, trends we're avoiding, and everything in between. Put on your barn coat over your cropped tee and settle in. Disclaimer: We put a lot on the screen so your experience will be furthered by watching on YouTube if you'd be so kind to subscribe. Subscribe to the newsletter: retai...
Sep 15, 2024•2 hr 30 min
It's official: Retail Therapy's summer vacation is over. Barrett went to Spain for his honeymoon, Randy went to Japan for his own personal enjoyment, and Will went to Italy for a family wedding. Each go through their highs and lows of the trip, their best shopping moments, Dos and Don'ts, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/su...
Sep 08, 2024•2 hr 34 min
Today, we started off with some luggage talk and future schedule through August. But in the bulk today's episode, we answer even more listener questions: how much we take trends into consideration when getting dressed, help for dad's trying to dress relevant, watch recommendations for someone starting their career, taking the dive into expensive watches, alternatives for Sambas aka Rishis, trends to keep an eye on as we approach fall, and more. We also talk went through some articles of ...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This week, we fielded a ton of listener questions — which brands give Instagram vs. legit, when brands over-hypebeast, brands that have fallen off, brands we miss, moving cities in your 20s, cost effective vinyl setup starting points, bar cart flexes, college game day fits that aren't polo shirts, the ideal tailgate, preventing wear and tear in the crotch of jeans, shopping in Italy vs. USA, cologne recs, and more. We also discuss some articles of interest ranging from Charli XCX's birth...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Last-minute preparations before Retail Therapy's summer vacation, breaking down four new aesthetic (Coquette Girl, Grandmacore, Bikini Bottom-core, and Downtown Girl), the Aime Leon Dore sale (and possible deteriorating quality), Stoffa's Fall 24 lookbook, how the Chicago Bears coach got hot, elite spas around the world, entertaining martini orders, the robot Arc'Teryx pants, wishlist items, and so much more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Coverage of some recent men's fashion trends that deserve our attention (from bandanas to shorts to The Shirt of The Summer), breaking down the best Olympic Opening Ceremonies fits, a wine-driven status report on The Drink of The Summer, Henry Cavill being a slutty book reader, Auramaxxing, Joe Burrow's hair, And Just Like That faux filming notices, Gen-Z giving everything a label, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scent...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Our favorite summer pick-ups thus far, answering a series of travel/packing-related questions inspired by a recent Nylon article, Meal of the Summer (Caesar Salad, French Fries, and a Martini), sad boy lit, Jacob Elordi disciples, reviewing the Notre store in Chicago, and a lot more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Follow A...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Randy got written up in The New York Times style section for his sundress videos, we discuss Austin’s restaurant reservation matrix (as completed by Barrett), socks as they pertain to Millennials and Gen-Z, breaking down “How To Party” in The New York Times, the person who pooped all over Gwyneth Paltrow’s Hamptons house, articles of interest, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watc...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Paul Mescal set the internet ablaze with his recent Gucci outfit, JJJJound's recent Adidas Originals collaboration with Jose Mourinho, the idea of investing in watches/art/cars over traditional investments, Noah's eye-rolling April 2025 pre-sale, what Gwyneth Paltrow considers to be "husband material," The Dr. Pepper Margarita, Olympic Opening Ceremonies USA uniforms, the bathwater-filled Saltburn vinyl, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack....
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min
