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| Retail Therapy 086: Listener Questions, Part II | 18 Aug 2024 | 01:22:37 | |
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. 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
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| Retail Therapy 085: Home Bars & Hype Beasts (Listener Questions) | 11 Aug 2024 | 01:26:50 | |
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 birthday party, Rodent Men < Beefcakes, and Sabrina Carpenter's Erewhon smoothie. 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
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| Retail Therapy 076: Bromakase Dinner After Golf | 25 May 2024 | 01:23:16 | |
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 all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Getting Dinner Reservations, Being In A Funk, and The 'Check Your Bank Account' Meditation | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:21:29 | |
The anxiety of trying to lock down a dinner reservation on short notice, the thought process and feelings behind being in a funk, and a meditation for anyone avoiding their bank account balance after a blurry weekend. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors Follow Along
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| New Candles, Finding Motivation, Hometowns, and More Listener Questions | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:23:14 | |
This week's listener questions touch on the inspiration for today's Long Weekend candle release, thoughts on wood wick candles, relaxation techniques when travel and social calendars start to fill up, finding motivation when you feel drained, running various social media accounts in various voices, moving back to your hometown, Love Island, cheugy trends that deserve a comeback, all-time favorite airports (and my least favorite airport), go-to drinkware, favorite Tumblr follows, and more. Shop the Long Weekend Candle: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 016: Martha Stewart, Airpods Max, and New J. Crew | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:01:25 | |
Martha Stewart's unexpected collaboration with Anti Social Social Club, the stranglehold that Airpods Max headphones have over celebrities and influencers, a critical look at the new fall collection from Brendon Babenzien for J. Crew, and some wishlist items — yep, another trademark episode of Retail Therapy. The *New* Sunday Scaries YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCIkZKFQxKPiCdE_p3Cpbh6A Retail Therapy Listener Companions: www.willdefries.substack.com Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 015: Hot Girl Walks & Private Jets | 24 Jul 2022 | 01:04:36 | |
Is there a male equivalent for Hot Girl Walks or should we just start doing Hot Girl Walks? Is Emily Ratajkowski entering her single era? How much do we need to shame Kylie Jenner for her frivolous private flights, if at all? Is rosé cheugy? Answers to those questions and more in this week's edition of Retail Therapy. Retail Therapy Listener Companions: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Doomscrolling with Sally, Clothes I Can't Pull Off, and Houseguest Anxieties | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:33:59 | |
A list of completely unnecessary anxieties you feel while being a house guest, five clothing items I wish I could pull off this season, and Sally joins the program to talk about doomscrolling — and how she tries to avoid it. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Non-Alcoholic Hangover Drinks, Dark & Stormys, and How Dillon Cheverere Spends His Sundays | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:24:15 | |
This week's episode features a look at the glory and history of the classic Dark & Stormy cocktail, a ranking of the five best non-alcoholic drinks that your hungover body craves, and how Circling Back's Dillon Cheverere spends his ideal Sundays. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 014: The Hamptons & Signature Scents | 06 Jul 2022 | 01:03:38 | |
Tired of having to take bathroom breaks on your way to The Hamptons? Hoping to tighten the budget by making homemade perfume? Are Sambas dead? Answers to those questions and more in today's episode. We also discuss some wishlist moves, Below Deck, Winklevoss twins, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Listen to Barrett on Club Cool: www.apple.co/3M3VFYu Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Wedding Season, Oysters & Champagne, Hotels, and More Listener Questions | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:24:13 | |
On this special holiday weekend episode, Will takes a bunch of listener questions including the best cocktail and app pairings, what's in his duffel and tote for a long weekend at a lakehouse, the best and worst parts of hotels, signature cocktails, black tie weddings, your significant other not knowing anyone at a wedding, "day of" activities for brides and grooms, best hungover Grateful Dead songs, Love Island one-liners, summertime in Northern Michigan, current reads, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 013: Tote Bags & Caviar Bumps | 26 Jun 2022 | 01:09:19 | |
The rise of 'caviar bumps' at New York City dinner parties, Dior's $9,000 gardening collaboration, the beauty of a good tote bag, Will's Ladcore Quote of the Week, and some wishlist/imminent cop list additions. Retail Therapy Listener Companions: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Four-Day Workweeks, Good Mail Days, and The Grocery Store Meditation | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:24:00 | |
A look at transitioning to a four-day workweek to hopes of improving your work/life balance, the beauty of a trademark Good Mail Day, and a meditation aiding in getting you to the grocery store on your hungover Sunday. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 075: Overpriced Wine at The Met Gala | 12 May 2024 | 01:06:03 | |
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 Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| The Salgal Guide to Depuffing, Summer Scented Candles, and Quiet Nights | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:29:37 | |
Three summer scented candle recommendations, ruminating on why you shouldn't shy away from a quiet night in, and a guide to depuffing and reducing bloat with summer with Sally "Salgal" deFries. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 012: Lymphatic Drainage & Love Island UK | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:51:50 | |
On the heels of a big weekend, we were feeling pretty gross and puffy which (obviously) introduced a Hailey Bieber-inspired discussion surrounding lymphatic drainage massages. We also dip into the bougie summer vacations of professional athletes, Love Island UK's separation from fast fashion, and some wishlist additions. Listener Companion for today's episode: willdefries.substack.com Listen to Barrett on Club Cool: www.apple.co/3M3VFYu Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Venmo Etiquette, New Relationships, Airport Style, and More Listener Questions | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:20:51 | |
In this month's listener questions, Will goes through his unwritten rules of Venmo, new recipe resources, The New York Times's 36 Questions That Lead to Love, summer airport fits, his travel itinerary for Italy this summer, farmers' market vibes, coming down from weekends that give you an emotional high, what he wish he knew going into wedding planning, and how the podcast gained traction in its early days. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| The Beauty and Intrigue of F1's Monaco Grand Prix with Jared Borislow | 27 May 2022 | 00:35:52 | |
Formula Bone's Jared Borislow joins the show to discuss all things F1, Monaco GP, and how he spends his Sundays. Through our conversation, we covered the history of the Monaco GP, why casual race fans should get invested, how to get into F1, and so much more. Listen to Jared's Formula Bone F1 Show: www.apple.co/38Q10Eo Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Follow Along
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| Retail Therapy 011: Goop Cruises & Rage Cops | 25 May 2022 | 00:52:56 | |
We've achieved The Holy Trinity of Retail Therapy: Goop, Aime Leon Dore, and Ladcore. Gwyneth Paltrow's company Goop has announced their very-off-brand summer cruise experience, brands are making it more and more difficult to give them your money for expensive products you love, and the lads are officially taking over this summer's fashion scene. We also add some items to our wishlists/imminent cops, and more. Retail Therapy Listener Companions: www.willdefries.substack.com Listen to Barrett on Club Cool: www.apple.co/3M3VFYu Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Lunch Smoothies, Anxiety Support Systems, and Apartment Danger Zones | 22 May 2022 | 00:20:42 | |
A tribute to the post-bender lunch smoothie, discussing how valuable support systems can be for people with anxiety, and the areas (also known as "Accumulation Zones") of your apartment that get completely disrespected. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 010: Clean Girls & Anna Wintour's Lunch | 18 May 2022 | 00:37:21 | |
A more bite-sized surprise episode of Retail Therapy that covers everything from the 'Clean Girl' aesthetic (and it's 'Feral Girl' counterpart) to Anna Wintour's $77 lunch to Producer Randy's Shein dilemma. Of course, we also add some items to our wishlists and create a new list of sorts titled our "Imminent Cops." Retail Therapy Listener Companions (complete with wishlists): www.willdefries.substack.com Listen to Barrett on Club Cool: www.apple.co/3M3VFYu Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| The Spring/Summer Self-Care Special with Sally | 15 May 2022 | 00:35:34 | |
Our most-requested guest has returned — Sally deFries, also known to others as SalGal. In her quest to match Hailey Bieber’s #GlazedDonutSummer campaign, she takes us through her entire skincare routine, calls out some of her favorite products, discusses which celebs she’d want to trade skin with, and more. She also takes us through her travel essentials, how SalGals even came to be in the first place, and a rapid-fire round of questions ranging from her vacation wardrobe to Whole30 to her drink of the summer. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 009: Spray Tans & Mesh Shirts | 11 May 2022 | 00:50:20 | |
With summer creeping up and new clothes arriving in the mail, it was time to discuss what’s on everyone’s minds: mesh shirts and spray tans. Barrett takes Will through the process and benefits of getting a spray tan, Will gives his rules for not being self-conscious in revealing mesh/lace shirts, and more. On the back-end of the episode, they also break down the peculiar Aime Leon Dore x Woolrich Fly Fishing drop and add some items to their wishlists. Listen to Barrett on Club Cool: www.apple.co/3M3VFYu Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Relaxation-Induced Stress, Five Steps To Recover From Day Drinking, and The Active Meditation | 08 May 2022 | 00:24:11 | |
A look at 'relaxation-induced anxiety' (otherwise known as 'stresslaxing'), five steps to making sure day drinking doesn't ruin your Monday, and a meditation to inspire you to do something active with your Sunday... or not, it's up to you. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 074: Hobbies, Mullets, and Chartreuse | 05 May 2024 | 01:02:19 | |
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.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Follow Along
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| “What’s This Summer’s Aesthetic?” and More Listener Questions | 01 May 2022 | 00:23:02 | |
This month’s listener questions include favorite/recent athleisure brands, preparing for a big party weekend out of town, how soon is too soon to invite new friends out, this summer’s aesthetic and signature cocktail, Will’s top-five current Instagram follows, recent clothing and shoe finds, a ranking of drinking vessels, and a rapid-fire round. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 008: Martinis, Coastal Grandmas, and Blokecore | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:06:44 | |
Barrett and Will finally did it — they created the most Will deFries episode of Retail Therapy they possibly could. Leading off with talk about the resurgence of martinis in "going out" culture, they then dive into two aesthetics that are very much on the rise — 'blokecore' centered around UK soccer culture, and 'Coastal Grandma' which is essentially just dressing like you're a character in Something's Gotta Give. They also talk about John Mayer's Sob Rock Tour and add some items to the wishlist. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| The Holy Trinity of Brunch, Mint Juleps, and Arrival Fallacy | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:19:39 | |
A boozy episode for this wonderful Sunday — the life-saving "Holy Trinity" of brunch drinks, a tribute to (and a history of) mint juleps and The Kentucky Derby, and a reason why reaching your accomplishments doesn't feel as good as it should. Subscribe to Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 007: Fast Fashion & Big Salads | 17 Apr 2022 | 01:08:56 | |
A surprise episode of Retail Therapy where Will and Barrett cover all things Shein — their recent investment, the insane amount of products added to their site daily, and a greater conversation about the harms of fast fashion in general. Being that it's #BigSaladSeason, they also discuss big salad recipes, favorite salad toppings, low bowls (obviously), and more. And to finish things out, they dive into the aestheticless aesthetic and add some items to their wishlists (which you can see in full at www.willdefries.substack.com in the episode companion). Episode Companion: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Heart-Stopping Sunday Moments, Destructive Self-Care, and Worth The Splurge: Le Labo | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:19:15 | |
This Sunday's episode includes five heart-stopping moments that will temporarily ruin your Sunday, a new segment of 'Worth The Splurge' that looks at body washes from Le Labo, and why 'self-care' doesn't always mean being healthy. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Blackout Nights, Peak Relaxation Moments, Wedding Season, and More Listener Questions | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:21:08 | |
This month's listener questions include (but are certainly not limited to) the ideal workday morning routine, the five best occasions to get hammered with little consequence, spring playlists, living in any country outside the United States, making friends at a wedding where you know no one, pre-wedding advice, two ideal coffee table scenarios, the most relaxing thing I've ever done, and a bunch of rapid-fire questions ranging from calming documentaries to Trader Joe's products to Birkenstocks & Socks. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 006: Matching Sets & Auntwave | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:56:40 | |
Whether it was the pandemic or just the shifting vibes, there's been a tangible change when it comes to eclectic fashion — and it may be stemming from our aunts. Barrett and Will dive into the newly coined term 'Auntwave' stemming from Blackbird Spyplane. On the latter half of the episode, they dive into monochromatic fashion and matching sets — from Vanity Fair's Oscar party to airports to your couch. And as always, they make some additions to their running wishlists as well. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Stop Killing Your House Plants with Kate Ferguson, Co-Founder of Flourish | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:32:42 | |
From fiddle-leaf figs to money trees to snake plants, it's probably safe to say that we've all killed a house plant at some point in our lives. This Sunday, we're joined by Kate Ferguson, the co-founder of Flourish, whose mission is to make sure your house plants are absolutely thriving. She answers several pressing house plant questions including the best low-maintenance plants, common mistakes to avoid, which indoor plants are subtle flexes, over or under-watering your plants, repotting, and more. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Swedish Fika, White Noise, and A Heartfelt Thank You | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:20:36 | |
In the 200th episode of The Sunday Scaries Podcast, we discuss the Swedish practice of 'Fika' that revolves around regular coffee breaks, the benefits of using a white noise machine to sleep, and a very heartfelt thank you to anyone who has supported the brand and podcast along the way. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 005: Chanel Bags x Night Luxe Aesthetic | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:50:13 | |
Ever wanted two dudes to talk you into buying a medium Chanel flap bag? Well, you've come to the right place as Barrett and Will do their best to convince a group of listeners to splurge for an expensive handbag. They also discuss the rise of The ‘Night Luxe’ Aesthetic where martinis and steaks are replacing smoothies and yoga on Instagram and TikTok. Episode Companion + Wishlists: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 073: Spring Trends and Restaurant Resellers | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:57:53 | |
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/sundayscariespodcast Follow Along
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| Spring Scented Candles, The Early Flight, and The 'What To Watch' Meditation | 13 Mar 2022 | 00:21:07 | |
Three high-end scented candle recommendations for spring, revisiting the reasons you need to consider the early flight home on Sunday, and a meditation to help you find something to watch on television tonight. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Home Bar Staples, Job Resignation Guilt, Work-From-Home Essentials, and More Listener Questions | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:27:34 | |
This month’s listener questions include (but are certainly not limited to) at-home bar essentials, iPhone photography tips, trendy food and beverages, “treat yourself” Sunday purchases, coffee table book recommendations, splurges for first-time apartment dwellers, the guilt of quitting your job, fitness trackers, work-from-home essentials, dealing with friends who go out more than you’d like, knowing when you’re financially stable, and the perfect Sunday evening movie spread. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 004: Jazz Steak & London Fashion Week | 02 Mar 2022 | 01:01:22 | |
Ever wondered how Kenny G cooks his steaks? How about the looks that dominated street style during London's Fashion Week? Or, perhaps you're trying to decide between Too Hot To Handle and Love Is Blind? Answers to those questions and more as Barrett and Will dive in this week. They also add some things to their wishlists, discuss Will's 48-hour juice cleanse, and more. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/washedmedia Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Follow Along
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| Negronis, Sick Day Guilt, and Law School with David Ruff | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:28:08 | |
This week begins with a dissection of the guilt you always seem to feel during sick days before diving into a history of the classic Italian cocktail, the negroni. To round things out, David Ruff (Circling Back, Too Much Dip) joins the program to discuss all things law school — reasons for going, reasons for not going, good and bad law school habits, and more. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 003: Skincare Routines & Shifting Vibes | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:51:55 | |
A lot has changed since the last episode of Retail Therapy — both Will and Barrett got sidelined for health reasons, everyone’s now putting Vaseline on their faces before bed, and the vibes have totally shifted. Today, we talk skincare routines, the “slugging” process, The Cut’s article titled ‘A Vibe Shift Is Coming,’ wishlist additions, and more. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Weekend Paralysis, The Five Stages of Texting A New Friend, and Calming Work Playlists | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:18:35 | |
Some reasons why you may not be as active or social on weekends when you have free time, the anguish you go through when trying to text a 'new' friend for the first time, and four relaxing Spotify playlists that are perfect to work to. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Hungover Car Rides, Intentional Screen Time, and The Productivity Meditation | 13 Feb 2022 | 00:21:36 | |
This Sunday, the thought process of a miserably hungover car ride, why you shouldn't always avoid a little extra screen time, and the productivity meditation. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Meditation Tips, Career Change Hesitations, Pasta Talk, and More Listener Questions | 06 Feb 2022 | 00:23:52 | |
This month's listener questions include meditation tips for beginners, approaching your significant other about a career change, the world of incense, ranking pasta shapes, whether or not cacio e pepe is overrated, my “Ego-at-the-end-of-Ratatouille” moment, hungover coffee orders, Wordle and other word games, the ideal Sunday sandwich, and a rapid-fire round ranging from Sunday Scaries totes to group dinner apps to reusing old candle containers. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 002: Low Bowls, Brand Pronunciations, and Tom Holland's Mug | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:47:01 | |
Is there anything better than eating out of a low bowl? How do you pronounce brands like Loewe, Aime Leon Dore, and Givenchy? Why are we obsessed with the recent pap photos of Tom Holland and Zendaya in London? Answers to those questions and more in this week’s edition of Retail Therapy. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| The Importance of Alone Time, Building A Fire, and Sunday Movies To Cry To | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:19:32 | |
This week's episode discusses the therapeutic feeling of building a fire, why you need to take more advantage of your alone time, and four Sunday movies to cry to when you simply need to feel something. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 072: Kitten Heels at Balthazar | 21 Apr 2024 | 01:03:58 | |
This week we dive into Coachella (its style, its celebs, its relevancy), review some recent spring purchases from Abercrombie & Fitch and Rowan, the unhinged Instagram of Balthazar owner Keith McNally, the most polarizing shoe trends of 2024 (via Back Row), dumbphones, the way Elordi carries double coffees, New Balance loafers, wishlist items, and more. 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/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Imposter Syndrome, Hotel Bars, and Winter Scented Candle Recommendations | 23 Jan 2022 | 00:18:54 | |
Three high-end scented candles to burn while you hunker down this winter, the beauty and mystique of hotel bars, and the self-diagnosis we all give ourselves of Imposter Syndrome. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Retail Therapy 001: Nannacore & Cigarettes | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:51:26 | |
The first edition of Retail Therapy with Will deFries and Barrett Dudley, a bi-weekly podcast that will (normally) drop midweek on The Sunday Scaries Podcast feed. This week, we discuss the rise of the Nannacore aesthetic, why cigarettes are making a comeback in Bushwick, Dry January's demise, and some additions to our ongoing wishlist. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| Dry January, Long Winters, Journaling, and More Listener Questions | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:27:09 | |
This month's listener questions include Dry January vs. Damp January, finding motivation at work after the holidays, alarm clock methods, enduring long winters in northern states, listeners approaching in public, ranking the months, how music taste changes through the seasons, the perfect Sunday recipe, the value of journaling, work-life balance after having your first child, reducing screentime when you can't simply disconnect, and takeaways from 2021. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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