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 the spirit of St. Patrick's Day? - Shower Thoughts 🚿 Our Partner Butcher Box: Get FREE GROUND BEEF FOR ...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 work? - How to get your partner to stop doing annoying things that you hate? Our Partners: Rothy's: Get ...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 out to the "one that got away" even if they cheated on me Ask a question: https://washedmedia.com/the-ma...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min
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 situationship ended a while back and then she wrote me a note saying she wants me back in her life? (35:45) I hav...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 home satisfactions? - Bachelor/bachelorette party lodging etiquette? - Shower Thoughts Our Partners: But...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 Day and my girlfriend loves it. What do I do? (22:20) How do I be a good friend after my best friend h...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
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 about as you'd expect - How do you know when you're too old for a certain bar? - Pizza slice etiquette - W...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 mutual friend? - What's the etiquette on wedding plus-ones? Do they have to be a boyfriend or girlfrie...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 the period from "initial contact" to "officially in a relationship" - is it "dating"? - Shower Thoughts:...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 thrilled with a hookup she had in between relationships.... red flag? - How do I correct my significant o...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min
We're back! Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season and Happy New Year! Brett and Sally are back and ready to hit the ground running in 2022 with an array of questions from the best listeners on the planet. This week on The Mail-In, we have: - Surviving Whole30 and other New Year's resolutions - Bringing dogs and/or babies to friend's houses - Shopping for the perfect engagement ring and when do you ask their parents? - Jumping ship from a company you hate - Do you tell a friend that t...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally are ready to shut it down until next year. But first, giving the folks what they need to get through the holidays. We're talking parents having sex, meals on the couch, and the merits of paying $200 for a New Years Eve party at a bar. Much more for your holiday break right here: - How do you tell your parents you can hear them banging in the room above you? - Meals on the couch: trash or not trash? - Moving out on your own when your roommate can't afford...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally are H for Christmas to say the least. We're talking traditions, wrapping presents, and all that goes into Christmas morning. That and much much more for your holiday listening: - Presents from Santa - wrapped or unwrapped? - If you're IN the wedding party, does that change the size of your gift? - Christmas gifts for a "situationship" - How likely are you to win Love Island, The Amazing Race, and The Challenge? - Tipping service workers in a pandemic - S...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min
We're in the thick of gift-buying season and boy do we have an episode for you. This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are back to discuss the pressures that come with the Christmas and Holiday season plus a whole lot more: - Buying a gift for your partner's parents - whether it's the first time or tenth - Venmo etiquette. Who is responsible for the request? - My best friend doesn't approve of my boyfriend. Is it her or him? - My wife is pregnant and she's a monster. What do ...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Randy Trembacki, Washed Media Video Director, to tackle life's biggest mysteries (or something like it). They cover: (3:40) Any advice on being single and getting sick of it? (15:19) Where does your mind go when you're the most bored? (20:47) How long do you have to wait before replacing a gift that your significant other gave you? (30:26) A guide to Austin bachelorette parties (42:18) The rules for visiting a l...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally are joined by Sally's sister Lily Boettcher to answer your questions. Things like: - What are your worst travel stories? - What are some Christmas cocktails that will be a hit at an ugly sweater party? - Is it weird to be infatuated with my buddy's girlfriend? - What's are tips for hosting a Friendsgiving? Attending one? - Who gets oven priority on Thanksgiving day? - My boyfriend wants a work wife - like a lot. Is that normal? Our Partners Uncommon Good...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett & Sally discuss the answers to the universe's most difficult questions. Things like: - As a newly engaged person, who plans all the showers between now and the wedding day? - Weirdest things to eat while driving? - How to leave new friends off a full wedding invite list? - How to explain to your girlfriend your phone broke because you were watching porn? - Feeling like your wasting your 20s while being in grad school? - How much do you fill your dishwasher before ...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett & Sally get in to discuss your most burning questions like: - Hanging on to the thoughts of an ex, even though you're happily married - Honeymoon destinations - Decorating a house as a first time buyer - Bridesmaids on Wedding Day - Deciding to go to grad school - The definition of "hanging out" as a couple And a brand new segment "Who Did It First?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally jump into the usual to answer your questions. Fun situations this week. - Sally takes you through the do's and don'ts of Napa and Sonoma, California - What to do when your buddy just won't get over his ex... even though she cheated on him - Dating while in the midst of working on your mental health - Improving your significant other's wardrobe - Not having an Instagram while in the dating scene - Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners: Tushy: Get 10% OFF PLUS...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett and Sally take on another round of questions from the listeners including: 1. How do I meet a girl OFF the apps? I'm 32 and have a pretty good thing going for me but can't find the one 2. What's a go-to skinny drink in peak fall beer and football season? 3. Stop looking at your ex's stories. Promise. 4. Housewarming parties 101. Spreads are important. 5. Am I a dick for owning a nicer house than I can afford? 6. How do I tell a girl I'm dating that I'm not comfort...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This week on The Mail-In, Sally's husband, Will deFries, fills in with Brett as they discuss the merits of meat pies and other assorted foods. They also dig into a wild engagement situation and talk through the trials and tribulations of owning a small business. (3:35) Will's hypothetical food truck (8:45) What should my fianceé and I register for? (21:36) Christmas traditions going too far in a new family? (28:28) Changing your diet in a relationship (39:42) Uhhh my friend's girlfriend just bou...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett and OFFICIAL co-host Sally take to the mics to talk seasonal beers, Christmas gift-giving, and switching up careers when you feel your organization is crumbling. They also hit on growing out of college hook up culture and being "out of someone's league". Our Partners: DraftKings: Go to the DraftKings Sportsbook App and use code WASHED to win $100 in free bets with any $1 placed on a hockey game in which ONE of the teams scores a single goal Vizzy: Find Vizzy in yo...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Sally deFries to discuss the future of the show along with the usual - the moment you realize you're an adult, when is it ok to start talking to your ex again after you break up mutually, and what to do when your career goals don't exactly match those of your significant other. They also touch on relationships your senior year of college, personal space with your sig oth, and if it's ok to be on your laptop at a bar. Our Partners: DraftKings: Get $150...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 14 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Sally deFries to talk through the best wines for this fall. They also hit on asking for days off as a new employee, the best compliments for pregnant women (and what to avoid), and when to start planning bachelor parties. There's also a bridezilla situation that they breakdown and it gets messy. Our Partners: DraftKings: Get $150 in FREE BETS when you place a $1 bet on any football game this weekend on the DraftKings Sportsbook App Rothy's: Get $20 OF...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Randy Trembacki to discuss not receiving a plus-one invite, the weather in the north vs the south, and how to discuss past relationships of your new girlfriend or boyfriend. They also dig into Brett's recent move in Shower Thoughts, how to handle your ex being the maid of honor in a wedding you're also the best man in, and supporting a friend in their small business venture even though their product sucks. Our Partners: Butcher Box: Get FREE GROUND BE...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Sally deFries to talk how many dates can you go on before you need to break up outside of a text, ending friendships over wedding invites, and dealing with an "MLM girlboss" that your buddy is dating. They also hit on goals to accomplish before having a child, disclosing friends of the opposite sex to your significant other, and debate the merits of french fries vs. chips vs. chicken tenders in this week's Shower Thoughts. Our Partners: Earlybird CBD:...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is back! And joined by Washed Media video guy Randy Trembacki. They talk getting out of your hometown, what to do when the best man isn't pulling his weight for the Bachelor Party, and how to decorate your apartment while you're on the edge of adulthood. They also get into getting over a breakup and how to handle a situation where a girl you're seeing has just befriended a serious ex... (7:44) My hometown friends aren't interested in going out at all (20:51) How d...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week on The Mail-In, Dillon Cheverere and Will deFries fill in for Brett as he's back home for the week. The guys get into destination weddings, marrying your brother-in-law, and asking parents for permission to marry their daughter. They also talk couples that break up right before the wedding and having fun with sober friends. Wash it down with some Shower Thoughts and have a great weekend. Our Partners: Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzy in your area Earlybird CBD: Ge...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Sally deFries to talk about the dangers (or lack thereof) that sunscreen possesses before getting into a jam-packed episode. They discuss splitting bills & rent as a live-in couple, dropping friends from your social roster, and bridal parties that are on the smaller side. They also get into dance floor etiquette, splitting responsibilities with your spouse when it comes to newborns, and a hearty Shower Thoughts segment discussing Austin restaurants an...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by his girlfriend Caroline Wendling in an episode that covers how they met through Washed Media and answers some burning questions from the listeners. Things like what age do you finally feel the sexiest, how to behave yourself as a post-grad in your college town, and going on a bachelor/bachelorette party only knowing the groom/bride. They also help you deal with seeing an ex after a decade and Brett apologizes to all the grind boys out there who can't ...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
