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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast The fallout from our Summer '24 In/Out episode, our favorite kits for the upcoming Euros, why Gen-Z is embracing dinner parties more than millennials (and why we need to be better), dressing "cool" vs. dressing authentically in Nirvana shirts, the confusion behind the Noah x Timex watch drop, some articles of interest, and (of course) wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's in this summer? What's out this summer? Now that we're in 100-degree June weather in Austin, it was officially time for this season's In/Out Lists. 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: www.shopify.com/scaries ($1/month trial!) Follow Along Retail Therapy on Instagr...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taking a hard look at GQ's recent "The End of Merch" piece, the possible rise of Jazz Bros (and why we may be okay with it), Aime Leon Luggage and the generational wealth that needs to go along with it, cigarette cases, tzatzikitinis, jean sweatpants, a possible Sex and the City rewatch, 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: w...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast A look at "bromakase" aka bros making nice restaurants into decadent money-fueled endeavors, Randy is now America's premier sundress expert, off-the-path golf apparel and equipment companies, mini cocktails (shots?), a new spritz of the summer entry, Scandinavian sleeping, being sober curious, young men loving expensive cologne, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch...
May 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast A look back on our favorite (and least favorite) looks from The Met Gala that was, Liam Gallagher "living as a monk" in the English countryside, Bukayo Saka's Aime Leon Dore x New Balance boots, why the price of wine is soaring at restaurants everywhere, "That's that me espresso," articles of interest, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Could chartreuse emerge as a potential Drink of the Summer candidate? Do we need to be joining chess clubs or pickle ball leagues in an effort to meet people? What went in to Will's mullet? What's going on with Mark Zuckerberg's style? And finally, where do we stand on slogan-heavy graphic tees? Answers to those questions and more, plus some articles of interest and wishlist items. Subscribe to the newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vell...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Breaking down 11 spring trends from the GQ team, a discussion surrounding the putrid act of reselling dinner reservations, breaking down Aime Leon Dore's golf release, the Bode x Nike checkout process, some recent collaborations of note, what our butter shelves look like, and some wishlist additions. 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/sunday...
Apr 28, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
