Will takes some listener questions with regard to the ultimate way to decompress after an out-of-town bender, starting a job you don't love, complaining about work productively, pre-marital counseling, his favorite appetizers to order for the table, only shopping at J. Crew, most hated Sunday chores, becoming a morning person, and how to know if starting your own business is a good idea. Support This Week's Sponsors Roman: www.getroman.com/scaries ($15 off your first month + free two-day shippin...
Mar 14, 2021•20 min
Will was joined by Ashley Kelsch — a dating and relationship coach out of Austin, Texas — to discuss all things, well, dating. Ashley's unique approach to dating goes beyond simple advice and dives into her client's beliefs and inner-workings. While still confronting topics like long-distance relationships and The Friend Zone, the two have a conversation that feels much larger than your typical dating conundrums. Support This Week's Sponsors Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES at c...
Mar 07, 2021•34 min
Will is joined by his wife, Sally, to discuss some important personal news — they're expecting a child. From discussing the expectations and realities of being pregnant to what kind of parents they want to be, the two have a very honest conversation about an experience they could have never dreamt of preparing for. Support This Week's Sponsors Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES at checkout for 25% off) Sun Basket: www.sunbasket.com/scaries ($35 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitt...
Feb 28, 2021•49 min
This week's episode begins with the lay of the land when it comes to the horrific week in Austin and all around Texas. If you have the means to donate, please see some resources below. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, donated, or helped in other ways. Will also dives into the emotions that go into quitting a job (or anything for that matter) and the faux-healthy decisions we make while hungover. Austin/Texas Resources Austin Mutual Aid: Venmo @austinmutualaid and @austinmutualaidh...
Feb 21, 2021•17 min
A look at why frantically cleaning can help reduce your stress, The Ten Commandments of Working From Home, and why you should consider being just a little bit nicer online (or just not say anything at all). Support This Week's Sponsors Theragun: www.theragun.com/scaries (starting from $199!) Sun Basket: www.sunbasket.com/scaries ($35 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries on Twitter: www.twi...
Feb 14, 2021•26 min
For this month's listener questions, Will discusses his favorite cocktails by season, the filters used on the Sunday Scaries Instagram account, bedroom staples for post-grad guys, bar cart start tips, Sunday routines that simply haven't worked, puppy tips for apartment dwellers, cooking vs. takeout on Sundays, house shoes, the ideal Sunday breakfast (both healthy and unhealthy), being single in a snowstorm, and the mental effects of nostalgia. Support This Week's Sponsors Theragun: www.theragun....
Feb 07, 2021•23 min
The various morning routines of celebrities like Queen Elizabeth and Martha Stewart, why relaxing videos on TikTok aren't as satisfying as we originally thought, and a tribute to a long-lost staple of office life—the work spouse. Support This Week's Sponsors Roman: www.getroman.com/scaries ($15 off!) Grove: www.grove.co/scaries (FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scar...
Jan 31, 2021•22 min
Using their amateur interior design prowess, Phil Battaglia (of Club Cool ) joins Will to field questions from listeners relating to all things interior design. Over a few glasses of red wine, they discussed classing up your apartment as a mid-20s dude, how to buy rugs, their least favorite decorating trends, which interior accounts they follow, what to look for in a good coffee table, artwork for minimalist spaces, expensive design classics vs. trendy buys, and more. Listen to Phil on Club Cool...
Jan 24, 2021•50 min
Why you should consider a robe for your next big luxury comfort investment, a look at two new shows bringing meditation to Netflix and HBO, and why Sunday night is the worst possible night for a date. Support This Week's Sponsors Theragun: www.theragun.com/scaries (starting from $199!) Sun Basket: www.sunbasket.com/scaries ($35 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.c...
Jan 17, 2021•20 min
The five stages of grief after sending a risky text message, the relaxation of scanning restaurant menus ahead of a night out, and a case for considering booking a staycation. Support This Week's Sponsors Roman: www.getroman.com/scaries ($15 off!) Grove Collective: www.grove.com/scaries (FREE Mrs. Meyer’s gift set plus free shipping with your first order) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFri...
Jan 10, 2021•17 min
We start this year off with listener questions that include what's in store for Sunday Scaries in 2021, strategies for a Sunday morning grocery run, tips for Dry January, how to get your motivation at work back, which famous person Will would switch lives with, how to break it to your roommate that you want to live alone, matches vs. lighters, Will's best hungover movie experience, the biggest accomplishments of Sunday Scaries as a brand, and more. Support This Week's Sponsors Firstleaf (6 bottl...
Jan 03, 2021•20 min
Will's wife, Sally, joins him to talk all things New Year's. Whether or not New Year's Eve is actually overrated, the most popular New Year's resolutions, starting the year doing a fad diet or "Sober January," grading Will's 2020 New Year's resolutions, December 31st weddings, and more. Support This Week's Sponsors Lumin (one-month free trial) Hawthorne (code SCARIES for 10% off first purchase) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter Sunday Scaries on Instagram Will deFries on Twitter Will deFries on I...
Dec 20, 2020•32 min
It's finally happened — The Ten Commandments of Scented Candles. Additionally, Will discusses the history of hot toddies and dives into a list of potential wellness and self-care trends for 2021. Support This Week's Sponsors Firstleaf (6 bottles of wine for only $29.95) Roman ($15 off!) Follow Sunday Scaries on Twitter Sunday Scaries on Instagram Will deFries on Twitter Will deFries on Instagram Credits Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz and Tristan Pigott All music by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under ...
Dec 13, 2020•21 min
Our resident in-house style expert Barett Dudley joins us once again to discuss all things gifts as we dive headfirst into the holiday season. From practical to nostalgic and frugal to outrageously expensive, Will and Barrett comb through their Christmas lists and gift ideas ranging from home goods, style, 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 ...
Dec 06, 2020•53 min
Shop the restocked Sunday Scaries Scented Candle Set: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries A series of listener-submitted questions including (but not limited to)spiraling on Sundays, encountering Imposter Syndrome at work, something we do on Sundays that we should do every day, what Will's iPhone home screen looks like, getting diagnosed with mental health issues, Christmas Eve and Christmas family traditions, the perfect bloody mary garnishes, tips for working from home with a puppy, how Will's wife...
Nov 29, 2020•26 min
Shop the restocked Sunday Scaries Scented Candle Set: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries A look at the classic British countryside clothing staples you've recently seen in The Crown, Weekend Warrior Syndrome and how it applies to mid-twenties binge-drinking, and a poetic tribute to the biggest bar night of the year: 'Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twit...
Nov 22, 2020•19 min
Will breaks down his recent dip into the world of incense, goes through some of the most ridiculous items from Goop's holiday gift guides, and recounts the loss of Man Repeller — one of his earliest inspirations in the online media world. * * * Get Sunday Scaries Email Updates: www.sunday-scaries.com/sign-up 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...
Nov 15, 2020•23 min
Kayla (also known as The Bitchin Chef) joins Will yet again to talk all things fall food — her Mount Rushmore of fall foods, F/Marry/Kill: Fall Food Edition, her stance on pumpkin, tips and tricks for making the perfect pie crust, Thanksgiving staples, what to make for Friendsgiving when you're lazy or can't cook, and more. Buy Kayla's Holiday Handbook (Vol 1): https://gumroad.com/l/aSaxH Firstleaf Wine Club: www.tryfirstleaf.com/scaries (SIX bottles for $29.95) Roman: www.getroman.com/scaries (...
Nov 08, 2020•52 min
This week, a bunch of listener questions including (but not limited to) what's in my fall weekender bag, how to navigate a job you hate, applying for jobs behind your employer's back, Sunday workouts and stretching routines, things I wish I knew at 25, stand-up specials, post-hangover IV drips, the best way to communicate in a long-distance relationship, colognes and perfumes, and the best all-around fall footwear. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: ww...
Nov 01, 2020•22 min
Ever wanted to do a deep-dive into the "it" soaps of the world? Perfect, you'll love this week's episode. Will also discusses the uniforms of Steve Jobs and other founders, and the absolute worst things that can happen to you on a Sunday night. * * * 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...
Oct 25, 2020•21 min
My lifelong trip of getting into jazz music (and how you should be doing it too), the thought process of unfollowing someone on Instagram, and the terrible trend of "workcations" — the yoga retreat of the corporate world. If you missed the Varsity Sweatshirt drop: www.sunday-scaries.com/sign-up Will's Jazz Playlist: https://spoti.fi/31gEBcm * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/...
Oct 17, 2020•23 min
A very special announcement about the Sunday Scaries x Vellabox scented candle box, the history of Bloody Marys, and harnessing your productivity by finding the perfect time of the day to get things done. The official candles (and wick trimmer!) of Sunday Scaries: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries * * * 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.instagr...
Oct 11, 2020•15 min
A bunch of listener questions — the best fall movies, the fall recipes I'm most excited to make, looking back at the writing I've done in the past, bar cart essentials, going on Sunday dates, advice for newly married couples, tips for planning a trip abroad, weight loss and dieting tips, advice for lowering your screen time, "survival activities" for winter quarantine, coping with seasonal depression, and what's on my bedside table. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday S...
Oct 04, 2020•24 min
With cooler weather on the horizon, Club Cool's Barrett Dudley joins Will to discuss all things fall fashion. Together they run through their Mount Rushmores of Fall Fashion, discuss Barbour and Aime Leon Dore collaborations, Yellowstone fits, recap recent/potential purchases, and break down the best fall footwear. * * * Follow Barrett: www.instagram.com/barrettdudley Listen to Club Cool: https://apple.co/2S0SINP Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitte...
Sep 27, 2020•35 min
The five stages of waiting for a package to arrive, the pros and cons of falling asleep with the television on, and how to prepare a steak in your apartment without setting off the fire alarms. * * * 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 * * * Lumin: www.luminskin.com/sca...
Sep 20, 2020•18 min
When it comes to cooking some good Sunday comfort food, look no further than this week's guest, Kayla Haby — also known as The Bitchin Chef. Friends and former coworkers, Will and Kayla dive into her new cooking venture, her favorite go-to recipes, her recent viral tweet about Schmidt from 'New Girl,' her passion for robes, and so much more. * * * Kayla's Instagram: www.instagram.com/kayhaby The Bitchin Chef on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebitchinchef Kayla's Recipes: www.thebitchinchef.com S...
Sep 13, 2020•46 min
A tribute to a staple of lazy Sundays — groutfits, a breakdown of the various types of breakfast teas, and why you should never miss a Sunday show (whether you're at a concert or in the comfort of your living room). * * * 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 * * * Bespok...
Sep 06, 2020•15 min
This month's fall-themed listener questions include my ideal fall outfit, the best seasonal beers and cocktails, how to stop your candles from tunneling, my favorite ice creams, the best songs on Taylor Swift's Folklore, go-to recipes throughout the week, what my Saturdays look like, the ideal dinner party, best Frasier episodes, which city I'd like to spend a year in, how I learned about fonts and typography, and the ideal fall Sunday. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sund...
Aug 30, 2020•30 min
A breakdown of Goop's 'Toolbox To Keep The Sunday Scaries At Bay,' why museums are an underrated place to nurse a nagging hangover, and why you should probably wait a few hours before you send that email. * * * 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 Kevi...
Aug 23, 2020•20 min
We begin this week with the five worst people to get seated next to at a group dinner before exploring the relaxing world of YouTube meditation videos. To cap things off, Will's wife Sally joins to discuss everything charcuterie — the meats, the cheeses, the arrangement, and so much 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/will...
Aug 16, 2020•34 min
