Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries! Here's what we've got: How do you handle the pressure of your parents asking about marriage and kids? Any tips for handling the last trimester of pregnancy at a job? Is it rude to propose on a vacation that also doubles as attending a wedding? Tips for carry-on only travel overseas? Is body count important in a relationship? Our Partners: DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook App and use code WASHED to get $250 in bonus bets when you bet just $5 AND get one month of NFL+ Premium BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF your first month when you go to BetterHelp.com/MAILIN WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit https://ccpg.org/ Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in New Hampshire, Oregon, and Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot C O slash F T ball. NFL+ Premium offer available only to new and former NFL+ subscribers. Additional NFL+ Premium terms at https://www.nfl.com/terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and special guest, KJ Ellis, of Too Much Dip. Here's what we've got: Trash or not trash: finishing a High Noon your date left half-filled? How do you get a good nights sleep? A lot of career uncertainty? Anxiety about jumping in a brand new program after being in a career for a while. How do you mend deep family relationship cuts? What's the rule on ending things with someone after a big gesture? Our Partners: GreenChef: Get 50% OFF your first box PLUS 50 FREE ClassPass credits at https://greenchef.com/mailclass LiquidIV: Get 20% OFF your first order with code MAILIN at https://liquidiv.com/ DraftKings: Download the app and used WASHED for $250 in bonus bets when you bet $5 Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit https://ccpg.org/ Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in New Hampshire, Oregon, and Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot C O slash F T ball. NFL+ Premium offer available only to new and former NFL+ subscribers. Additional NFL+ Premium terms at https://www.nfl.com/terms WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back!! Thanks for bearing with us the last few weeks on The Mail-In. Sally deFries and Brett Merriman on the mic! Here's what we've got this week: My roommate is afraid to take his new girlfriend to a bar where he hooked up with a bartender I can't help but get annoyed comparing lives with my in-laws UT tailgating scene and places to catch games in Austin Meeting new friends in an unfamiliar city as a medical student I want to set my coworker up with a friend... how should I do it? Our Partners: LiquidIV: Get 20% OFF your first order with code MAILIN at LiquidIV.com PrizePicks: Download the PrizePicks App and use code mail for a first deposit match up to $100 WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 borrowing my frozen marg machine? - Cabo recommendations for dinners, attractions, etc on a honeymoon?  Our Partners Butcher Box: Go to ButcherBox.com/MAILIN to get FREE GROUND BEEF FOR LIFE Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF your order by going to LiquidIV.com and using promo code MAILIN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "funemployment" before I start my full time job?  - How do you cope with immense amount of change in life?  - My bachelor party is in Saratoga Springs. How do I make sure we crush it?  Our Partner  Butcher Box: Go to ButcherBox.com/MAILIN to sign up and receive FREE GROUND BEEF FOR LIFE Get your question on The Mail-In by clicking on the link below:  WashedMedia.com/TheMailIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Shower Thoughts 🚿 Our Partners:  Vizzy: Go to VizzyHardSeltzer.com/WASHED to find Vizzy in your area  Rothys: Get $20 OFF your first purchase at Rothys.com/MAIL Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF your purchase at LiquidIV.com promo code MAILIN  Submit your questions here: washedmedia.com/the-mail-in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/MAIL130 and using code MAIL130 Write In to The Mail-In HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LIFE PLUS A $10 OFF COUPON by visiting ButcherBox.com/MAILIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 $20 OFF your first purchase by going to Rothys.com/MAIL  Vizzy: Find Vizzy in your area by going to vizzyhardseltzer.com/WASHED Ask a question for The Mail-In!  CLICK HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-mail-in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 have a huge crush on my brother's roommate... how do I get over that?  (45:51) Who pays for the rehearsal dinner at a wedding?  (50:45) I just got pregnant. How do I share the news with my friend who's struggling with infertility?  Ask a question HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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:  ButcherBox: Get FREE GROUND BEEF FOR LIFE by going to ButcherBox.com/MAILIN Calm App: Get 40% OFF a Calm Premium subscription by going to Calm.com/MAIL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 has a kid?  (36:38) What's the appropriate way to ask someone out who lives far away after hitting it off for a weekend?  (50:53) I moved in with my girlfriend and we're on VERY different TV schedules. How do we resolve this?  (1:02:49) Shower Thoughts: Early-childhood educational toys that we loved (nostalgia warning)  Our Partner:  Vizzy: Find Vizzy Hard Seltzer in your area by going to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries talking shop and answering questions. Here's what we've got: I'm a newly-divorced 36 year old looking to hop back into the dating pool. Is everyone always this immature now? How do I go about finding the right person for me? How do I find time for myself as a new mom? Is it too soon to apply for a new job within my current company? I'm in a wedding soon and the bride hasn't told me what to wear! Cutting the guest list for small weddings Our Partner: LiquidIV: Get 20% OFF your first order with code MAILIN at LiquidIV.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  - When is the right time to think about buying a house?  - Austin spots to hit in mid-summer for a group of dudes on a bachelor party?  Our Partners LiquidIV: Get 25% OFF your order when you use code MAILIN at LiquidIV.com Rothys: Get $20 OFF your first purchase by visiting Rothys.com/MAIL  SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: Mail-In Question Form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 girlfriend?  - Introducing yourself to your new neighbors  Our Partners Calm: Get 40% OFF a Calm App Premium Subscription by going to Calm.com/MAIL  Freshly: Get $40 OFF your first TWO orders by going to Freshly.com/MAIL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Dreams  Our Partner Butcher Box: Get SEVEN POUNDS OF FREE MEAT with the Ultimate New Year's Bundle by going to ButcherBox.com/MAILIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 other's grammar?  - I feel weird about my groomsmen paying so much for my wedding and bachelor party - any advice?  - Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿: TikTok wars and working from home Our Partner  ExpressVPN: Get THREE extra months FREE by going to ExpressVPN.com/MAIL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their ex was hooking up with someone else? - Shower Thoughts: The Lottery 🚿🚿 Our Partners:  Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzy in your area  Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF your order with code MAILIN at LiquidIV.com  Calm: Get 40% OFF a Calm premium subscription by going to Calm.com/MAIL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to..  - What hobby do you wish you were better at?  - Breaking up with your personal trainer at the gym - New Years Eve events ranked  Our Partners Roman: Go to GetRoman.com/MAILIN and get $15 OFF your first month of ED treatment when prescribed  MVMT: Be a winner this holiday season by going to MVMT.com/MAILIN  ExpressVPN: Get three extra months of ExpressVPN FREE by visiting ExpressVPN.com/MAIL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners:  Quip: Get your first refill FREE on top of their holiday savings by going to GetQuip.com/MAILIN  Noom Mood: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/MAILIN  ExpressVPN: Get THREE EXTRA MONTHS of ExpressVPN for FREE by going to ExpressVPN.com/MAIL  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 I do?  - I'm considering moving to London for a girl. Am I crazy?  Our Partners:  Uncommon Goods: Get 15% OFF your next gift by going to UncommonGoods.com/MAIL  Butcher Box: Get FREE BACON FOR LIFE plus $20 OFF each box for the first 5 months of your membership at ButcherBox.com/MAILIN  Ritual: Get 10% OFF your first THREE MONTHS by going to Ritual.com/RANDY  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 long-platonic friend who's single but there mayyyy be some flirting happening?  (52:53) Dealing with the friend who's making trash moves on Instagram (55:26) Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners:  MVMT: Get 15% OFF with FREE shipping and FREE returns by going to MVMT.com/MAILIN Roman: Get $15 OFF your first month of ED treatment by going to GetRoman.com/MAILIN  Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF your order with promo code MAILIN at liquidiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Goods: Get 15% OFF your next gift by going to UncommonGoods.com/MAIL  Rothy's: Get $20 OFF your first purchase by going to Rothys.com/MAIL  Tushy: Get 10% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING by going to HelloTushy.com/MAILIN  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries - here's what we've got this week: Enjoying your senior year of college An on-again, off-again dating roller coaster I'm pregnant and my MIL is driving me crazy I manage a sales team and one of my guys is going through a tough breakup I have a girlfriend and I have a huge crush on my coworker Our Partners: GreenChef: Go to GreenChef.com/mail50 and use code mail50 to get 50% OFF your plus 20% OFF your next two months Liquid IV: Get 20% OFF your first order with code MAILIN at LiquidIV.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 running it?  They end with some Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿that include a Christmas FMK, house smells, and an important PSA from Sally Our Partners This Week:  Butcher Box: Get a FREE TURKEY in your first box - perfect for Thanksgiving at ButcherBox.com/MAILIN Ritual: Get 10% OFF during your first three months by visiting Ritual.com/RANDY  CrowdHealth: Get your FIRST MONTH FREE plus a FREE WEARABLE after being a member with code MAIL at sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com/fit Roman: Get $15 OFF your first month of Erectile Dysfunction treatment at by visiting GetRoman.com/MAILIN Be The Match: Enter a bone marrow and stem cell donation list and potentially save lives by going to BeTheMatch.org and registering  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 FREE SHIPPING by going to hellotushy.com/MAILIN ExpressVPN: Get an extra THREE MONTHS FREE on a 1-year subscription by going to ExpressVPN.com/MAIL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 comfortable sleeping with her until she's cleared of STD's !  Our Partners:  Rothy's Shoes: Get $20 OFF your first purchase at rothys.com/MAIL  Uncommon Goods: Get 15% OFF your next gift at uncommongoods.com/MAIL Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF anything you order using promo code MAILIN at liquidiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bought her engagement ring with my buddy's credit card... (43:40) Small business doldrums and how to get out of them  (53:25) Golfing at a corporate event when you're bad at it... what's the move?  (58:45) Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners  Quip: Get your first refill FREE by going to getquip.com/MAILIN Butcher Box: Get FREE ground beef for LIFE and $10 OFF your first box by going to ButcherBox.com/MAILIN CrowdHealth: Get your first month FREE and a FREE wearable after 30 days of being a member by going to JoinCrowdHealth.com/fit and using promo code MAIL at sign-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your area at vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 IN FREE BETS with any $1 bet on a football game with code WASHED on the DraftKings Sportsbook app  Ritual: Get 10% OFF your first three months by going to ritual.com/RANDY MVMT: Get 15% OFF with FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS at MVMT.com/MAILIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 OFF your first purchase by going to rothys.com/mail  Vizzy: Find Vizzy in your area at vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 BEEF FOR LIFE by signing up at butcherbox.com/mailin  Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF anything you order using code MAILIN at liquidiv.com Tushy: Get 10% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at hellotushy.com/MAILIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Get 20% OFF your order with promo code MAIL at earlybirdcbd.com Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzy in your area  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Sally deFries is back to join Brett Merriman in the host chair. Here's what we've got: What are your hair routines? Did I cause a friendship divorce by checking out of a wedding early? My girlfriend is concerned about my caffeine intake My future mother-in-law is basically wearing my wedding dress to the big day How do you say no to people when you're a people pleaser? My wife is making "who loves each other more" a competition Our Partner: PrizePicks: Download the app and use code mail for a first deposit match up to $100 WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 do I handle the Best Man not pulling his weight?  (30:44) Where do I go to get inspiration for my fifth-year apartment?  (37:01) My girlfriend dumped me and I'm down BAD (45:15) So my new girl just became friends with my ex of 5 years...  (54:19) Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners: Ritual: Get 10% OFF your first 3 months by going to ritual.com/RANDY  quip: Save $10 on your quip Smart Electric Toothbrush at getquip.com/MAILIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Get 20% OFF everything at earlybirdcbd.com using promo code MAIL at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and delicate vaccine situations.  Our Partner This Week:  Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzy in your area  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 answer texts right away.  Shower Thoughts include Bama sorority Tik Tok and a guest appearance from a guy who wonders wif animals can get headaches?  Our Partners:  MVMT: Get 15% OFF with FREE shipping & returns by going to mvmt.com/mailin Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF anything you order by using promo code MAILIN at checkout at liquidiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by the host of Club Cool, Barrett Dudley. The guys talk perfect outfits for a date in Texas weather, the "rules" to follow after a first date, and what happens when a guys trip turns into a couples trip. They also get into what to put on a "Before-30 Bucket List" and what decisions go into getting a dog. They end the show with Shower Thoughts, including driving in construction zones and asking why Pringles get absolutely no respect in the snack game.  (7:08) Ideal date wardrobes for guys, especially in Texas weather  (21:20) What's the follow-up procedure after a first date?  (28:50) This "guys trip" has now turned into a couples trip (37:05) What's on a Before-30 Bucket List?  (47:30) So you're thinking of getting a dog?  (53:40) Are Thursday and Friday nights sneaky better than Saturday on a wedding weekend?  (58:30) Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our Partners This Week  Butcher Box: Get TWO FREE lobster tails and TWO FREE ribeyes in your first box by going to butcherbox.com/MAILIN Ritual: Get 10% OFF during your first 3 months by visiting ritual.com/RANDY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by co-founder of Washed Media and host of Too Much Dip, Dave Ruff. The guys talk how aggressive to get on a work trip, vacations with potential hookups, and creating the perfect road trip playlist. They also dive into stay-at-home-dads, hypoallergenic dogs, and sleep schedules that don't mesh.  Our Partner:  Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzy in your area  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by Micah Wiener (check out his newsletter here) and Will deFries of Sunday Scaries (and Washed Media) to talk trash house moves in your early 20s, breaking up with your hairstylist, and what to do when you stumble upon your boss hooking up with a client.  They also dig into splitting an AirBNB charge that you had NOTHING to do with and ditching a wedding date that you're just not that into.  Our Partners:  Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF your order with promo code MAILIN at liquidiv.com Vizzy: Find Vizzy in your area by going to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by the creator of the podcast and co-founder of Washed Media, Dillon Cheverere. The guys talk golfing as a solo, the best cowboy boots for beginners, moving on in a relationship, and get VERY deep into shower thoughts.  (2:26) What's the etiquette when it comes to golfing solo (11:04) We're buying boots for the first time  (18:30) Moving on when you still love your ex... (26:00) Being a plus-one at a wedding where you don't know anyone  (37:28) A girl I've gone on 5 dates with wants to crash with me for a week (45:30) This guy's Instagram game has gone WAY downhill since he got a girlfriend  (53:45) Shower Thoughts (including teleportation, autonomous vehicles, and flying drones)  Our Partners:  Butcher Box - Get FREE bacon for LIFE at butcherbox.com/mailin Ritual - Get 10% OFF your first three months at ritual.com/randy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by show veteran KJ Ellis. They discuss pulling the "professional athlete" card at a bar, being down BAD after watching a fling make out with another guy, and getting day drunk at a golf course when your wife thought you might be home hours ago...  (3:37) If KJ and Brett had food trucks what would they be?  (7:43) Pulling the "pro athlete" card at a bar (16:49) A fling invited me to a bar and proceeded to make out with another guy in front of me... down BAD  (22:47) Are we in or out on blind dates?  (30:45) I played golf in a Bachelor party and got a little day drunk... now my wife is mad at me. Help.  (35:49) What's a house warming gift you wish you got?  (47:56) Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 Our partner this week:  Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzys in your area Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined by sisters and friends of the program, Sally and Lily. The gang discusses what to do when someone REFUSES to honor a Venmo request after a night out, how to cut friends from the annual lakehouse trip, and knowing when you're in and getting OUT of the friend zone. They also jump into trips to Vegas and how they go about keeping tabs low throughout the trip. Free bottle service is always the goal.  (3:36) A.I.M. vs. AIM and what were your screen names?  (10:00) Chasing down Venmo requests when someone doesn't want to pay (18:18) How to cut old friends from the lakehouse weekend roster? (28:50) I'm a single dude who can't get past the 3-week dating mark. What am I doing wrong?  (44:12) I caught feelings for a dude in my new friend group. Am I in the friend zone?  (52:38) Vegas pool parties and is it normal for my sig oth to be getting tables and drinks bought for them on bach trips?  (1:02:17) How do you plan to start a family? Ft. a Sally deFries PSA (1:11:49) Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿 ft. a Would You Rather from Lily Boettcher WATCH this week's episode on YouTube:  youtube.com/washedmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by a very special guest on The Mail-In this week, Will deFries. Will created Sunday Scaries and happens to be the husband of the normal co-host of the show, Sally deFries. He joins Brett Merriman answering things like: What is the etiquette for baby names and sharing them with friends? How much do you tip bartenders who give you free drinks? Meet cute gym situation Need help on a trip to Europe as a chronic over-packer Is "golden retriever energy" actually kind of an insult? How should I get to this bachelor party? Our Partner: Factor: Get 50$ OFF your first box plus 20% OFF your next with code mail50 at FactorMeals.com/mail50 WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett sits down with the newest member of the Washed Media family, Intern Adam. They talk Adam's path to Washed and college life during COVID, senior year trips with your college buddies, and figuring out how to handle a crush on a coworker.  Our Partners:  Liquid IV: Get 25% OFF your order at liquidiv.com with code MAILIN at checkout Vizzy: Go to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed to find Vizzy in your area  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, the NYC tour continues when Brett is joined by Kelly Keegs of Barstool Sports. You may also know her as the girl who live-tweeted a breakup on Twitter and went viral. They discuss destination weddings and how long you should expect guests to stay, whether or not mullets are (or should be) a socially acceptable trend, and the best revenge they've ever gotten. Not to mention some happy hour talk and advice on whether or not you should get back with your ex. Taylor Swift-heavy Shower Thoughts this week.  Our Partners:  Butcher Box: Get FREE BACON FOR LIFE by going to ButcherBox.com/MAILIN Ritual: Get 10% OFF during your first 3 months at Ritual.com/RANDY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Mail-In, Brett is joined live from New York City by Twitter's very own Ellie Schnitt. They talk about grabbing dinner and drinks with friends of the opposite sex, how to change up your sig oth's wardrobe without offending them, and what to do after a break-up. Sprinkle in some discussion about making friends in a new city and talking with your friend about a toxic relationship he or she is in and it's an all-time episode.  Our Partners: Vizzy: Find Vizzys in your area by going to vizzyhardseltzer.com/washed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices