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 (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Po...
Dec 29, 2019•2 min
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. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscarie...
Dec 22, 2019•17 min
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 deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries *...
Dec 15, 2019•14 min
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 getting cheated on to falling head-over-heels in love, these are those stories. * * * Shop Sunday Scari...
Dec 08, 2019•17 min
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.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Away: www.awaytravel....
Dec 01, 2019•13 min
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: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Inst...
Nov 24, 2019•33 min
A series of questions from you, the listeners. How I'd describe my personal aesthetic, coping with seasonal depression, implementing aspects of hygge into your office life, what I'd do if I started another podcast, the perfect cheeseboard, long-distance relationship break-ups, tackling office hangovers during the holidays, minimizing airport anxiety, and my most underrated Panic Room must-haves. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sunday...
Nov 17, 2019•12 min
Everyone has worked a job they've hated. A miserable boss. Remedial tasks. Unreliable coworkers. Zero upward mobility. Unfortunately, the solution to getting out of these jobs isn't always a reality. Here are stories from nine listeners who have found themselves in that exact situation. * * * 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/willde...
Nov 10, 2019•16 min
Five alleged hangover cures that definitely won't cure your hangover, a dissection of the newly coined term "California Sober," and why acceptance is more about you than it is the people surrounding you. * * * 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...
Nov 03, 2019•14 min
Gloria Chan is the owner of Recalibrate, a company on a mission to help people think clearer, feel better, and live happier. Leaving her corporate job after a series of debilitating migraines, Gloria has dedicated herself to finding a science-based approach to everyday mental wellness. Recalibrate, at its core, “provides go-getters just like yourself a modern, science-based approach to mindfulness, neurowellness, and stress management.” When I sat down with her earlier this week, we touched on e...
Oct 27, 2019•38 min
An array of questions from you, the listeners. What I look forward to on Mondays, how the creative process differs across different podcasts, items I'm windowshopping this fall, the best movies for autumn, starting a side hustle while also working full-time, my favorite weekend getaway, style inspiration, and the scariest Sunday I've ever had. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/s...
Oct 20, 2019•12 min
Are you single? Have you ever thought about why? Whether it's circumstances or a conscious choice you've made, being single sometimes feels like you're sinking in quicksand. This week, ten listeners tell the stories of why they're single, what they're doing to remedy it, and how it's affected their everyday lives. * * * 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 Twi...
Oct 13, 2019•14 min
What is an internet friend? Someone you share personal details with, or simply someone who likes your photos because you like all of their photos? This week, we discuss all things just that — Internet Friends. Deciphering what they actually are, coming to terms with their place in your life, and the stigma that surrounds them. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Wil...
Oct 06, 2019•12 min
This week's guest is Ryan Arnold, the Wine Director for McGuire Moorman Hospitality in Austin, Texas. Together we discussed his unique career path, his favorite wines, how to break into wine as a hobby, and even how to sound smarter at your next wine tasting. We also discovered that we have similar breakfast taste as he took me through his ideal Sunday routine. * * * Follow Ryan: www.instagram.com/wine_ryan Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sunda...
Sep 29, 2019•46 min
Whether you moved for a job or simply are looking to branch out from your regular friend group, making new friends as an adult is one of the more daunting tasks you'll encounter. These are the stories from 12 listeners on how they've gone about making friends when they've needed them most. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefr...
Sep 22, 2019•14 min
A series of listener questions that include (but are not limited to) my favorite part about doing the podcast, avoiding work on Sundays, dealing with a bad boss, top-five must-have fall clothing items, favorite fall meals, cider recommendations, implementing a new routine, the freedom of working for yourself, and stressing out about healthy eating. * * * Shop the Sunday Scaries Tote Bag: www.sunday-scaries.com/store/sunday-…ries-tote-bag Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sund...
Sep 15, 2019•15 min
Will sits down with Margaret Williams, the Editor of Tribeza — an Austin-based magazine focused on art, food, travel, style, and more. Margaret is also a local Austinite who dabbled in New York and worked in the art world for the better part of seven years. Together, they discuss her career trajectory, the ever-changing landscape of Austin, and how she defines her own personal style. And yes, she knows how to enjoy a Sunday too. * * * Attend Lookbook Live 2019: www.tribeza.com/lookbooklive2019 V...
Sep 08, 2019•48 min
Fall scented candle recommendations, three beauty and skincare brands that will help your skin without hurting your wallet, and a case for valuing friendship and relationships over time and money. * * * 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 * * * Ursa Major: www.ursamajorvt.com Weleda: www.weleda.com Necessaire: www.nec...
Sep 01, 2019•15 min
Your life is defined by the risks you take. Whether it's quitting a job with nothing in the pipeline or talking to the future love-of-your-life at the grocery store, there's a significant amount of risk everywhere you look. Thirteen people anonymously submitted the biggest risks they've ever taken — some of which didn't work out, and others that turned out to be the best decisions of their lives. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram....
Aug 25, 2019•13 min
Sam Dumas is the Head of Brand at Chappy, a social connection app on a mission to end the stereotyping of gay men in dating and friendship, one connection at a time. When I sat down with him, we discussed how Chappy differentiates itself from other dating apps, what it's like to date in the gay space, how Chappy supports the entire LGBQT+ community, and how he spends his Sundays. * * * Follow Sam Dumas: www.instagram.com/samgdumas Follow Chappy: @ChappyApp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Dow...
Aug 18, 2019•35 min
Will Bryant is an artist based in Austin, Texas. I sat down with him to discuss his creative process, where he gets his inspiration, the value of mentors, and the difficulty of working in the creative field. He also offered some tips for aspiring artists, gave his margarita recipe, and described his ideal Sunday. * * * Will Bryant: www.willbryant.com Will Bryant Instagram: www.instagram.com/willbryantplz Shop The Sunday Scaries Tote: http://www.sunday-scaries.com/store/sunday-scaries-tote-bag Su...
Aug 07, 2019•58 min
A series of listener questions from you, the listener. The perfect music to cook to, where the photos on the Sunday Scaries Instagram account come from, worst ever suggestions for a Sunday night TV show or movie, go-to non-alcoholic hangover drink, how to still be fun at work events where you can't get drunk, the best and worst parts of wedding planning, moving on from your first job, job hunting in other cities, and more. * * * Shop the Sunday Scaries Tote Bag: http://www.sunday-scaries.com/sto...
Aug 04, 2019•15 min
Chef and restaurateur Todd Duplechan joins to discuss the opening of his new restaurant Vixen's Wedding, his journey as a chef, the history of Indian/Goan food, his interests outside of the restaurant industry, and more. * * * 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 * * * Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES for 20...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Whether you're a naturally anxious person or not, there's something in everyone's life that they'd like to fix. This week, 15 listeners chimed in on what their biggest source of anxiety is. They describe how it makes them feel, what they do to curb it, and even offer some advice for others. * * * 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...
Jul 21, 2019•19 min
A series of excuses for getting out of plans, the absolute worst people you'll stumble upon in an airport, and the most relaxing sports to unwind to on television. * * * 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 (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativeco...
Jul 14, 2019•14 min
A series of questions from you, the listeners. The pressure you feeling leading up to getting engaged, the anxiety of starting your own business, fashion rules, long weekend Sundays, decorating your apartment, keeping a journal, my favorite craft beers and craft breweries, the optimal bedtime on Sunday night, my grooming routine, Sunday night anthems, and spending Sundays with friends vs. braving them alone. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: ww...
Jul 07, 2019•13 min
Tom and Sam recently moved into the building. Elizabeth and Boris were soon to follow. The story of one bench, two people, and a New York Times tote bag holding anything but gardening tools. * * * 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 * * * Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES for 20% your first box) LinkedIn: ww...
Jun 30, 2019•14 min
Why "chronic workplace stress" is something you need to be aware of on the job, three summer scented candle recommendations for your personal Panic Rooms, and how reading the newspaper has turned into my most relaxing hobby. * * * 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 * * * MeUndies: www.meundies.com/scaries (15% off an...
Jun 23, 2019•13 min
Drunk doing karaoke. Secretly dating behind co-workers' backs. Working at the same coffee shop together. There's no shortage of ways to meet the love of your life, but more often than not when you're single, it seems nearly impossible. This week, fifteen listeners submitted how they met their current significant other. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFri...
Jun 16, 2019•17 min
Naomi Seifter spent a year in India, has a meditation room in her office, and is suspicious of fad diets. But most notably, she founded Picnik, an Austin-based company that ranges from food trucks to a restaurant to being in every Whole Foods nationwide. Together, we discuss her path to success, the woman she is today, and how she spends her Sundays. We also break down the pros and cons of fad diets as well as do a rapid fire quiz on matcha, collagen peptides, and ashwagandha. Naomi has also off...
Jun 09, 2019•58 min
