The Mail-In is SO back with another special guest, Intern Calli Rubin. She and Brett Merriman are here to tackle your biggest problems and make you think with Shower Thoughts. Here's what we've got this week: - TikTok trends and life hacks we're following - I need new a new LinkedIn pic that screams professional but cool - How do you know it's time for a cross-country move? - Handling feelings for someone in the friend group when they're not reciprocated - Becoming a boss for the first time - Bu...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast A new twist on an old favorite as we welcome back KJ Ellis, co-host of Too Much Dip, to The Mail-In. He and Brett Merriman are breaking down adulthood so you don't have to. Solving problems one washed up person at a time, themselves included. Here's what we've got this week: - Hangover cures in your early 30s? - What are some driving offenses that should be punishable by death? - What to expect when you're expecting (a second child)? - Not being asked to be a groomsman - Moving to a new city, pa...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Back on The Mail-In this week with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Digging into some of your most pressing questions as autumn is deceptively close in Central Texas. Here's what we've got this week: - Fall primer 🍂 - Dipping my toes into sports betting for the first time, how should I manage it? - Comparing yourself to others and navigating infertility - Help me eat healthy for the first time in my life! - What are we rocking to games we're not fans of? - Las Vegas recs Our Partners: Vizzy: F...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast LOADED episode of The Mail-In this week as Brett Merriman and Sally deFries welcome on Intern Calli to help them get their heads around bid day, door stacks, Bama rush tok, and everything involved in sorority recruitment. Here's what else we've got: - Getting out of the friend zone - An update from our cross country Canadian couple - Injuries from working out as you get older - Budgeting spreadsheet incoming! - Do I get a bachelor party after I'm married if I didn't already do one? Our Partners ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries this week to dig into a wide range of questions. Here's what we've got: - Do I get my wedding gift back if my friends were only married for 6 weeks? - Is it a red flag to date her if she doesn't have any friends? \ - I have feelings for my coworker, but I'm married. Please help. - What are some ways to get through grief? - How do I support my fiancé when her friends keep bailing from her bachelorette party? - What airlines are the b...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brett is back in town with Sally after a few weeks at home for a big episode of The Mail-In. We're tackling your problems so you don't have to (yet). Here's what we've got this week: - Where do we stand on the Beach Boys? - What's the etiquette for being home when someone is working on your crib? - Baby moons? Are we doing them? - Do I have to give the same honeymoon gift back to someone that gets married a month after me? - Summer fling is coming to and end and we both know it. How do we enjoy ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Mail-In, Dave and Dillon fill in for Brett as they, along with Sally, break down your most pressing questions. Here's what we're working with this week: - Trying to date as a non-drinker - Picking up/dropping off your significant other at the airport versus asking them to Uber - Navigating friendships post-breakup - Living within your means in your 20s - Where to live during the three days between leases - Managing relationships during the busiest times in your life Our Partners...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Mail-In, Kayla Haby is back in the co-host chair with Brett Merriman to break down your most pressing questions. Here's what we're working with this week: - How to handle roommate disputes over budgets? - Which college should I attend after the Marine Corps? - My friends didn't bother getting me a wedding gift - My Instagram got hacked and now I'm starting anew - Should I stop going tanning? - How do I pass the time on a cross country roadtrip? Our Partners: ButcherBox: Get FREE...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's what we have this week: - Sleeping with your therapist ! - How do you explain to your significant other that you don't want them to golf with you? - What's a weird body thing you do? - Running into your ex at a wedding - Is it ok to criticize your coworkers? - Bachelor Party: Northern Michigan Our Partners: Fitbod: Get 25% OFF your subscription by going to Fitbod.me/MAIL Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/WASHED to enter for a chance to win FREE VIZZY FOR A YEAR Policygenius: Head to polic...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 two weddings in one day? - Peeing in a pool - Houston spots - Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners: Athlet...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Trail Our Partners: Rothys: Get $20 OFF your first purchase by going to Rothys.com/MAIL Vizzy: Find Vizzy nea...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 the dating scene like in college now? - How do I stay cool at 29? - How did sororities/fraternities sha...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 of a best-friend-catching-feelings relationship. Help - San Diego recs? Our Partners Athletic Greens: Get ...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, and shower thoughts involving wildlife photography and hotel bedding. NordVPN: www.nordvpn.com/maili...
Jun 09, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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? - How do I deal with misogyny in the workplace? - What color are bones? - I'm traveling to the UK in a ...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 keep it a secret? - What should I do for my family before moving away from my hometown? - I'm strugglin...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 wedding and bachelorette party on the same day... what do I do? - My BF is gaining wait and idk how to tell...
May 12, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 sends him selfies and hearts? - Handling burnout in grad school. Both work and relationships... - I hav...
May 05, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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 in sales or switch up careers entirely? - I bought a house and then my roommate moved out. What should...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, personal life-wise, where do I go and how do I do it? - How do you handle drunk bickering with your sig oth? - ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 my buddy to my bachelor party even though I went to his? - Is it rude to say no when someone asks about ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 sacrifices do you make that bring you the most joy? - How do I spend 2 months of postgrad "funemploymen...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 college weekend of yours, what would it look like? - FMK: Theme parks, concerts, sporting events - Showe...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 is right for me? Our Partner Green Chef: Get $130 OFF plus FREE SHIPPING by going to GreenChef.com/MAIL1...
Mar 24, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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