Retail Therapy by Sunday Scaries (Sunday Scaries)
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| 20 Dec 2020 | What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (Ft. Sally deFries) | 00:32:09 | |
Will's wife, Sally, joins him to talk all things New Year's. Whether or not New Year's Eve is actually overrated, the most popular New Year's resolutions, starting the year doing a fad diet or "Sober January," grading Will's 2020 New Year's resolutions, December 31st weddings, and more. Support This Week's Sponsors Follow
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| 28 Aug 2022 | Quiet Quitting, Fall Panic Room Wishlist, and Posture Tips with Sally | 00:24:11 | |
The viral conversation surrounding the "quiet quitting" phenomenon, five items to add to your fall Panic Room, and some posture tips from Sally because we could all stand to sit up straighter. 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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| 23 Jan 2022 | Imposter Syndrome, Hotel Bars, and Winter Scented Candle Recommendations | 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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| 10 Sep 2023 | Retail Therapy 046: Coffee, Rom-Coms, and The Drink of the Summer | 01:09:51 | |
We make a major Retail Therapy announcement, make final calls about the Drink of the Summer, discuss the slippery slope that is coffee and coffeemakers, unexpected celebrity hangs, Miles Teller's go-to hat, a possible Fall '23 rom-com renaissance, and (of course) adding some items to our wishlist. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries 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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| 27 Mar 2022 | Stop Killing Your House Plants with Kate Ferguson, Co-Founder of Flourish | 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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| 11 Jun 2023 | Low-ABV Cocktails, Summer Salads, Long-Distance Flirting, and More Listener Questions | 00:17:23 | |
This week’s listener questions include a stress-free hungover Saturday schedule, low-ABV cocktails to order this summer, the one thing I wish we still had from the 90s, go-to appetizer to order for the table this summer, striking up a long-distance relationship, dealing with a micromanaging boss, recent favorite Instagram follows, where I’m currently drawing inspiration from, the status of my record collecting endeavors, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop 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 Sponsor
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| 27 May 2022 | The Beauty and Intrigue of F1's Monaco Grand Prix with Jared Borislow | 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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| 20 Jun 2021 | A Sunday in New York City (with Brett Merriman) | 00:51:11 | |
Everyone’s version of New York City is a different one. From the brownstones in Brooklyn to the tourists in Times Square, you’d be hard-pressed to find two people whose views of the city perfectly align. This week, Brett Merriman joins me to describe his experience as a 22-year-old who moved to New York City with nothing — tips for moving there yourself, his favorite go-to spots, and how he spends his Sundays. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 25 Jun 2023 | How Jeannette Aranda (@shutthekaleup) Spends Her Sundays | 00:15:06 | |
You may know her as @shutthekaleup — but her name is Jeannette Aranda. From dinners with friends, the grocery store with her kids, and early-morning plunges, this is how she spends her Sundays. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop 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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| 17 Oct 2021 | Murder Your Anxiety with Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell (Murder Book, The New Yorker) | 00:38:08 | |
Why do we love true crime as entertainment? What is it like to be a full-time cartoonist and author? Is there actually a "best" episode of Frasier? This week, cartoonist and author Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell joins will to discuss all things murder — her book coming out on November 9th, what goes into creating a graphic novel, the ups and downs of being a creative in New York City, and so much more. Pre-Order Murder Book: www.hilarysmurderbook.com Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 02 Mar 2022 | Retail Therapy 004: Jazz Steak & London Fashion Week | 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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| 21 Mar 2021 | Spring Scented Candles, Steam Showers, and The Temptation of Thursdays | 00:16:47 | |
With spring in the air, Will decided to finally offer some spring scented candle recommendations. Additionally, discusses the addictive benefits of steam showers and why Thursday is possibly the most dangerous night of the week when it comes to going out. Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 02 Jun 2024 | Retail Therapy 077: Merch, Jazz Bros, and Luggage Wealth | 01:12:55 | |
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: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 11 May 2022 | Retail Therapy 009: Spray Tans & Mesh Shirts | 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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| 17 Mar 2024 | Retail Therapy 068: Black Tie & Outdoor Voices | 01:15:12 | |
Riding the momentum from the quarterly In/Out episode from last week, we dip into some topics that desperately needed our attention this week: Will's getting trolled by one of his favorite design accounts on Twitter, Barrett's update on dressing nice, the downfall of Austin's own Outdoor Voices, black tie pain points (and flexes), some articles of interest, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: willdefries.substack.com
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| 04 Jun 2023 | Retail Therapy 039: Everything Showers & Luxury Auctions | 01:15:05 | |
With the rise of the Everything Shower, we had no choice but to describe our own ideal versions of them. We also discussed two new aesthetics — Tomato Girl and Europecore — and their viabilities moving forward. And to close things out, we welcomed Sotheby's Global Head of Fashion and Accessories Cynthia Houlton to discuss Sotheby's Luxury Week, the rise of Hermes and Chanel bags, a Kim Kardashian-driven bidding war for a Princess Diana necklace, and so much more. Listener Companion for this week's episode: 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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| 19 Sep 2021 | Fall Scented Candles, Waxed Jackets, and Breaking Routine | 00:19:19 | |
Scented candle recommendations that will pair perfectly with your fall, a how-to on how to rewax your waxed jacket, and the benefits and anxiety of breaking your routine. Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 10 Jan 2021 | The Anxiety of Text Purgatory, Staycation Relaxation, and Menubating | 00:16:46 | |
The five stages of grief after sending a risky text message, the relaxation of scanning restaurant menus ahead of a night out, and a case for considering booking a staycation. Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 22 Dec 2024 | Retail Therapy 099: Matt Pham’s Beginner’s Mind | 01:22:55 | |
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.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 12 Nov 2023 | Retail Therapy 054: Canoe Club | 01:13:50 | |
This week, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Timothy and Chase from Canoe Club to the show. We questioned them on the evolution of their business, upcoming brands, Boulder as a fashion city, their personal In/Out lists, looksmaxxing, mogging, and so much more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries 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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| 12 May 2024 | Retail Therapy 075: Overpriced Wine at The Met Gala | 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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| 07 Nov 2021 | Inexpensive Apartment Upgrades, Ranking Thanksgiving Dishes, Starting A Podcast, and More Listener Questions | 00:35:41 | |
This week's listener questions include inexpensive ways to upgrade your apartment, 9-to-5 work culture, ranking traditional Thanksgiving dishes, favorite comfort holiday movies, go-to albums and playlists for relaxing at home, growing apart from college friends, the best grocery store pre-mades, Will's home office setup, getting snobbier with age, favorite holiday cocktails, the moment when you finally feel "grown-up," and how to start a podcast. Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Ipanema Spotify Playlist: www.spoti.fi/3EGj0eC Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 09 Apr 2023 | Retail Therapy 034: Barrett Takes Tokyo & Gwyneth Paltrow's Water Bottle | 01:20:16 | |
If you're wondering why it's been a little bit since you've heard from the Retail Therapy team, that's because Barrett was out of the country — in Hong Kong and Tokyo, to be exact. Taking us through all his travels, Barrett discusses everything from the stores he visited to the general landscape of Tokyo itself. We also dive into some shoe talk in the realms of Jonah Hill's leather slides, the Ronnie Fieg x Clarks x Adidas collaboration, and the recent Aime Leon Dore x New Balance release. And to round things out, we dive into the state of "quiet luxury," Gwyneth Paltrow's water bottle, and some wishlist items. Like we said in the episode, please please please pencil in May 10th in New York City for an event we're hosting. More details to follow, but our flights are booked. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 08 Sep 2024 | Retail Therapy 087: Spain, Japan, and Italy | 01:33:54 | |
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/sundayscariespodcast Follow Along
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| 25 Feb 2024 | Hurkle Durkle, Yutori, and New Hobby Frustrations | The Sunday Scaries Podcast | 00:15:24 | |
A special edition of The Sunday Scaries Podcast. This week, I tackled the frustration of learning a new skill or hobby, the leisure-inspired Scottish concept of “Hurkle Durkle,” and creating space in your daily life using “yutori.” Subscribe to the newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Follow Along
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| 11 Dec 2022 | Holiday Cocktails, Comfy Sunday Essentials, Enduring Seasonal Depression, and More Listener Questions | 00:24:59 | |
This month's listener questions include the best large-batch holiday cocktails, the best storylines from Season 2 of White Lotus, top-five comfy things for a lazy Sunday, the worst things about the holiday season, which products are in my self-care rotation lately, getting through seasonal depression episodes, looking back at the most proud moments from Sunday Scaries in 2022, the ideal holiday morning routine, and more. Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Watch select Sunday Scaries and Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 13 Nov 2022 | The Ideal Fall Outfit, Finding Your Style, Excessive Birthdays, and More Listener Questions | 00:24:15 | |
This month's listener questions include excessive birthday celebrations, waxed jacket recommendations that aren't Barbour, weather's affect on hangovers, splurging vs. saving, the shelf-life of espresso martinis, finding your personal style or aesthetic, the ideal fall outfit, balancing a degenerate weekend with a healthy week, what I'd be doing if I didn't start my own brand or company, and many more. 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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| 06 Jun 2021 | Best Hungover Purchases, Feeling Stagnant at Work, Turning 30, and More Listener Questions | 00:31:54 | |
This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) the best hungover purchases, beach bag necessities, splitting up chores with your partner, decorating your place for summer, favorite accessories, where Will would live if he left Austin, feeling stagnant in your career, annual reviews, decompressing with Sunday obligations looming, turning 30, getting into soccer, and being proud of your accomplishments. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 08 Jan 2023 | Après-Ski Fits, Cozy Television, Elevated Sparkling Waters, and More Listener Questions | 00:26:43 | |
Time to kick off the new year with some listener questions. This month's topics include the ideal winter Saturday, après-ski fits for tourists and locals alike, hustle culture, people pivoting to flip phones, recent cozy television shows to stream, my current winter wardrobe staples, elevated sparkling waters, resolutions/goals for 2023, and a ton of rapid-fire questions to close things out. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch select Sunday Scaries and Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 05 Feb 2023 | Moving To A New City, Company-Wide Layoffs, Pescatarian January, and More Listener Questions | 00:26:14 | |
This month's listener questions include (but are certainly not limited to) competitors copying Sunday Scaries, the ideal flight, how to deal with company-wide layoffs, tips and lessons from Pescatarian January, the "Frazzled English Woman" aesthetic, Vanilla Girls vs. Coastal Grandmothers, how to enjoy a random weekday off work, how to know if it's time to move to a new city, three must-have pieces for an Italian vacation, and a ton of rapid-fire questions to round things out. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 07 Jul 2024 | Retail Therapy 081: How To Party In The Hamptons with Gwyneth Paltrow | 01:09:50 | |
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 Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 20 Nov 2022 | Retail Therapy 025: Celebrity Couples & Vintage Birkenstocks | 01:08:50 | |
Sooooo you hear that Emily Ratajkowski and Pete Davidson might be dating? After diving into that, Barrett and Will discuss the struggle for Taylor Swift tickets, Steve Jobs's vintage Birkenstocks selling for over $200,000, and some listener questions including women's fashion inspiration, Corridor, Ugg boots, and travel uniforms. We also add to our wishlists and preview our imminent Gift Guide episode that will drop in the next two weeks. 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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| 19 Oct 2022 | Retail Therapy 023: Negroni Sbagliatos, Bode Jackets, and Bleached Hair | 01:17:43 | |
Barrett bleached his hair (and is getting rave reviews), Negroni Sbagliatos and pasta water martinis are having their moments, seemingly everyone owns a custom Bode Senior Cord Jacket, lists of what's allegedly "cool" this season, and (of course) some wishlist items and imminent cops. 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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| 01 May 2022 | “What’s This Summer’s Aesthetic?” and More Listener Questions | 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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| 10 Dec 2023 | Retail Therapy 058: 2024 Culture Predictions & Gen-Z's Gift Guide | 01:17:30 | |
Feel that? It's the vibes shifting as we go into the new year. Today we talked two articles of interest that we fully broke down — T Magazine's "What We’ll Be Obsessing Over in 2024" and After School's "The Gen Z Gift Guide: What do they actually want for the holidays?" We also dive into some severe sweater talk — the sweaters that own real estate in our heads, our current rotations, recent sweaters we can't stop thinking about, and more. And, of course, 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 Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 23 May 2021 | The Zen of Fly Fishing with Charlie Schoennher (Black Dog River Guides) | 00:41:59 | |
Charlie Schoenherr is a teacher and fly fishing guide in Colorado who recently started Black Dog Outfitters, a premier fly fishing outfitter and guide service in the Vail Valley. Friends for years now, Will sits down with Charlie to discuss all things fly fishing — the relaxation of being on the river, why he loves the sport, how others can get into it more easily, camaraderie, conservation, starting a new business, and how Charlie spends an ideal Sunday. Black Dog River Guides: www.blackdogriverguides.com Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 22 Sep 2024 | Retail Therapy 089: Fall 2024 In/Out Lists | 01:37:31 | |
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/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 13 Apr 2025 | Retail Therapy 110: Brick, Mortar, and Jean Jackets | 01:07:44 | |
Some final thoughts on Season 3 of White Lotus, the 3-hour wait to get into the Stussy NYC store (plus a greater retail location discussion), the Aime Leon Dore denim jacket that somehow became the item of the season for them, washing yourself of digital devices, White Boy Summer Reading, Bode embroidery, tariffs, wishlist items, and more. Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com 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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| 24 Jan 2021 | The Interior Design Episode with Phil Battaglia | 00:49:38 | |
Using their amateur interior design prowess, Phil Battaglia (of Club Cool) joins Will to field questions from listeners relating to all things interior design. Over a few glasses of red wine, they discussed classing up your apartment as a mid-20s dude, how to buy rugs, their least favorite decorating trends, which interior accounts they follow, what to look for in a good coffee table, artwork for minimalist spaces, expensive design classics vs. trendy buys, and more. Listen to Phil on Club Cool: www.apple.co/3c3KgbN Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 12 Jun 2022 | The Salgal Guide to Depuffing, Summer Scented Candles, and Quiet Nights | 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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| 06 Mar 2022 | Home Bar Staples, Job Resignation Guilt, Work-From-Home Essentials, and More Listener Questions | 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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| 26 Jun 2022 | Retail Therapy 013: Tote Bags & Caviar Bumps | 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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| 06 Oct 2024 | Retail Therapy 090: Books & Bag Charms | 01:22:23 | |
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 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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| 06 Apr 2025 | Retail Therapy 109: Luxury Trains and Fireman Jackets | 01:12:39 | |
Babygirls getting cast as Beatles, the rise of the fireman jacket, a cost-benefit analysis of luxury train travel, 'intentional clutter' as a new interior aesthetic, drinks of the spring, 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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| 25 Apr 2021 | The One About Bachelorette Parties | 00:43:55 | |
With more than twenty bachelorette parties under her belt, Sally deFries joins us this week to discuss all things bachelorette parties — the best destinations (both cliche and non-cliche), tips to avoid the nightmares of planning it all yourself, her ideal bachelorette party, non-drinking activities to plan, and group dynamics. Will also does some rapid-fire questions with her including the perfect number of people for a bachelorette party, foreign destinations, two nights vs. three nights, hometown parties, and the most overrated and hated trends. Shop the Sunday Scaries line of scented candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Shop the Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewneck: www.sunday-scaries.shop/products/the-varsity-crewneck Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 09 Feb 2025 | Retail Therapy 103: White Table Clothes and Pool Chairs | 01:14:58 | |
Why we may start using "white table cloth" as an adjective rather than a noun, the race for pool chairs on vacation, Wedding Ins and Outs from The New York Times, and more. We also go through the disappearance of the viral Charli XCX record, some footy apparel pieces, bath house Justin Bieber, Arc’Teryx beanies, why there are bidding wars for a Martha Stewart cookbook from 1982, and 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.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 28 May 2023 | How No Laying Up's DJ Piehowski Spends His Sundays | 00:19:19 | |
About two months ago, I got a text about my dive into the world of vinyl records. It was DJ Piehowski (@djpiehowski), and the ripple effects of that text exchange are still being felt today. Because vinyls have become such a part of my Sundays lately, it only made sense to find out how DJ spends his ideal Sundays. From big breakfasts to Mac Miller to an early evening 18, this is how it's done. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries 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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| 25 Jul 2021 | The Ten Commandments of Weddings, Perfection vs. Greatness, and Martha Stewart's Instagram | 00:19:28 | |
Looking at the world through the lens of Martha Stewart's Instagram account, The Ten Commandments of Wedding Season, and how we often stunt our personal progress by seeking perfection. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 13 Aug 2023 | Retail Therapy 044: Ladcore Kits, Burrata, and Listener Questions | 01:23:55 | |
An absolutely packed episode featuring the following — In or Out: Burrata, a new aesthetic called Darkroom-core, some high-fashion English football kits ahead of the new season, our mansplaining of Girl Dinners, and more. We also answered a ton of listener questions on the back-end of the episode including how to dress at The Grand Hotel, Barrett's Tom Ford tuxedo experience, Black Tie Dos and Don'ts, carry-on essentials, European travel visas, vacation mementos, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries 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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| 20 Jun 2024 | Retail Therapy 080: Paul Mescal's Thighs & Investment Purchases | 01:09:02 | |
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.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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| 11 Dec 2022 | Retail Therapy 026: The In/Out Report | 01:01:44 | |
Going into 2023, we have to ask ourselves: What's in? What's out? Drawing inspiration from in/out lists that've been appearing all over the internet over the last few months, Will and Barrett compiled their official lists of what's in and what's out going into the new year. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch select Sunday Scaries and Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 27 Apr 2022 | Retail Therapy 008: Martinis, Coastal Grandmas, and Blokecore | 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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| 12 Jan 2025 | Retail Therapy 100: The 2025 In/Out Episode | 01:31:42 | |
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
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| 02 Mar 2025 | Retail Therapy 106: Wellness Clubs & Ash Trays | 01:10:32 | |
Barrett drops in amidst his absence to discuss all things vacation from the food to the pool chairs to the spa. We also discuss whether or not “wellness clubs are the new country clubs,” the popular camo Abercrombie hoodies, Cartier’s party for Timothee Chalamet (ding!), wine ash trays, $19 Kyoto strawberries from Erewhon, SAG fits, 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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| 30 Apr 2023 | Retail Therapy 036: Olive Oil Beef & Sofia Richie's Wedding | 01:01:50 | |
Why is everyone so enamored with Sofia Richie's wedding (including us)? Why are the squeeze bottle olive oil companies arguing with each other? What makes a suit "bespoke," and are you willing to call someone else's tailor to call them out? What are the best pieces from the second SS23 drop from Aime Leon Dore? Answers to those questions and more during this week's episode. We also do some pre-derby fit updates and add some stuff to our wishlists. This week's Listener Digest: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop 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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| 06 Dec 2020 | The 2020 Sunday Scaries Holiday Gift Guide | 00:52:57 | |
Our resident in-house style expert Barett Dudley joins us once again to discuss all things gifts as we dive headfirst into the holiday season. From practical to nostalgic and frugal to outrageously expensive, Will and Barrett comb through their Christmas lists and gift ideas ranging from home goods, style, and more. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries * * * Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES for 20% off) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com) | |||
| 16 Jan 2022 | Retail Therapy 001: Nannacore & Cigarettes | 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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| 04 Apr 2021 | Ranking Airport Drinks, Best Sunday Albums, The 'Selfish Years' and More Listener Questions | 00:27:30 | |
In this month's listener questions, Will dives into ranking his favorite airport drinks, when the Scaries begin to creep in on Saturday instead of Sunday, series to watch while stuck at home for an extended period of time, what's on his spring shopping list, the biggest deli flexes for a Sunday afternoon, the concept of "selfish years," the best albums for an anxious night, his least favorite relaxation strategy, being financially prepared to pursue entrepreneurial efforts, what he's most excited about (and most nervous about) when it comes to being a parent, and losing friends. Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 05 May 2024 | Retail Therapy 074: Hobbies, Mullets, and Chartreuse | 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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| 05 Nov 2023 | Retail Therapy 053: Manhattans and Airport Outfits | 01:16:36 | |
It finally happened for the Retail Therapy faithful: We hit temperatures in the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s. And we have to admit, the sudden change in temperature kind of rattled us and inspired some discussion surrounding our fit paralysis. We also discuss early Drink of the Fall contenders, the rise of the Lapse photography app, Jacob Elordi’s airport style, Will’s Skims boxer briefs review, wishlist items, and more.
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| 03 Nov 2024 | Retail Therapy 093: Long Coats, Influencer DJs, and Lookalikes | 01:10:22 | |
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 YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 04 Aug 2024 | Retail Therapy 084: Grandmas, Coquettes, and Carry-Ons | 01:21:19 | |
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 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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| 14 Aug 2022 | Getting Dinner Reservations, Being In A Funk, and The 'Check Your Bank Account' Meditation | 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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| 18 Dec 2022 | The State of Sunday Scaries, Dos and Don'ts of Office Holiday Parties, and Pretending To Work | 00:21:24 | |
In the final episode of the year, Will discusses the dos and don'ts of office holiday parties, gives five hacks for looking busy during the downtime, and a look at Sunday Scaries over the last year — along with some goals and ambitions for 2023.
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| 10 Nov 2024 | Retail Therapy 094: The Brotox Episode (with Caleb Martin and Sally deFries) | 01:16:56 | |
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
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| 11 Feb 2024 | Retail Therapy 065: Caesar Salad Martinis & Millennial Mortality | 01:12:53 | |
Breaking down the elements of a Caesar Salad Martini, a look at the existential crisis Gen-Z has put on millennials online, and the internet's reaction to Jacob Elordi choking a radio producer. We also touch on some articles of interest including the Snoopy Omega watch, Gen-Z bedtimes, the surge of high-end fragrance sales, the dwindling of fringe friends, and the potential demise of Soho House. 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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| 21 Feb 2021 | Quitting Your Job, Hungover 'Healthy' Choices, and Austin's Freeze | 00:17:01 | |
This week's episode begins with the lay of the land when it comes to the horrific week in Austin and all around Texas. If you have the means to donate, please see some resources below. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, donated, or helped in other ways. Will also dives into the emotions that go into quitting a job (or anything for that matter) and the faux-healthy decisions we make while hungover. Austin/Texas Resources
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| 03 Aug 2022 | Retail Therapy 016: Martha Stewart, Airpods Max, and New J. Crew | 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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| 13 Jun 2021 | A Sunday Conversation with Tim Howard | 00:35:22 | |
Legendary goalkeeper and soccer analyst Tim Howard joins Will this week to talk everything from his personal style, his passion for doing crossword puzzles, his experience living in Europe, and more. They also dive into some soccer talk as well — the first time going live on NBCSN, big-name interview nerves, pre-match nerves and preparation, unwinding after a big win, and his dream jersey swap candidates. Oh, and of course, how Tim spends his ideal Sundays. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 30 Oct 2022 | The Adult Friend Break-Up Letter & The Post-Brunch Meditation | 00:13:25 | |
This week's shortened episode (sorry, was under the weather all week!) features a letter you can send to those adult friends who just don't seem to be working out, and a meditation for anyone who might have overindulged at brunch. Subscribe to The Sunday Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop Restocked New York in the Fall Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 09 Jun 2024 | Retail Therapy 078: The Summer '24 In/Out List | 01:18:58 | |
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
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| 15 Aug 2021 | The Five Stages of House Plants, Partying Like An Adult, and The Frasier Aesthetic | 00:20:25 | |
The difference between partying in your mid-20s vs. partying as an adult, every emotion you feel while desperately trying to keep your new house plant alive, and the newly coined Frasier-themed aesthetic called "Frasurbane." Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 18 Jun 2023 | Retail Therapy 040: The Summer 2023 In/Out Report | 01:21:59 | |
With summer finally arriving, it was time we go through the Ins and Outs of the summer ahead of us. While Will and Barrett compiled In/Out lists of their own, they also read listener submissions as well. From seersucker to spritzes to second locations, nothing was safe as we enter the season upon us. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop 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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| 16 Feb 2025 | Retail Therapy 104: Flared Jeans and Dainty Shoes | 01:14:30 | |
There have been some recent vibe shifts that command some immediate attention. Now branded as "Are we doing...", we go through several recent style and food developments: tote bag heels, flared jeans for guys, dainty sneakers and flats, all-black sneakers, repurposed soles, Irish football jerseys, pasta water ice cubes, and more. We also discuss Walton Goggins's Architectural Digest home tour, Stussy's new NYC store, a release of Will's Vegas fit pic, and 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.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 10 Mar 2024 | Retail Therapy 067: The Spring '24 In/Out Episode | 01:32:09 | |
What's in and what's out in spring of 2024 — at least in our opinions. From vegetable-forward cooking to ALO hats to party tattoos, we each present lists of everything we think is IN and OUT. With our small amount of remaining time, we also dip into our wishlists for the first time in a few weeks. 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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| 02 May 2021 | Moving In Together, Stress-Free Moving Tips, Small Indulgences, and More Listener Questions | 00:22:42 | |
This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) stress-free tips for moving, choosing a bottle of wine to bring to someone's house for dinner, advice for moving in with your significant other, fragrances for men, being friends with your ex, ranking the Sunday Scaries line of candles, the best yard games for a low key Sunday, and a list of small joys that inspire happiness. If this week's episode sounds a bit different and a little more raw, it's because Will had the joy of welcoming his first child into the world the week prior. And perhaps that's why he sounds a bit tired as well. See you next Sunday. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 02 Feb 2022 | Retail Therapy 002: Low Bowls, Brand Pronunciations, and Tom Holland's Mug | 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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| 31 Aug 2022 | Retail Therapy 018: The Fall Fashion Forecast | 01:02:47 | |
With summer coming to a close, it was time to throw some fall fashion questions Barrett's way. From chunky boots to trousers to fuzzy cardigans, Barrett outlined several gender-neutral trends to look out for this autumn. Will also forced Barrett to help him with a conundrum he has to confront next week — packing for Italy for 10 days in just a carry-on. And, of course, we ran through some wishlist items. Next episode of Retail Therapy? Yep — our first ever listener questions episode. To get priority when it comes to getting your question answers, make sure to follow @retail.pod on Instagram. This episode's Listener Companion: www.willdefries.substack.com Watch episodes of Retail Therapy: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Follow Along
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| 19 Feb 2023 | Retail Therapy 031: Tim Howard | 01:04:37 | |
Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard joins us this week to discuss MSCHF boots, the infamous Tim Howard Jordans, drip competitions between players, dressing for spring/summer, morning routines, Pharrell going to Louis Vuitton, Phoebe Philo and the churn of fashion houses, the #forestcore aesthetic, mewing, wishlist additions, and so much more.
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| 21 Nov 2021 | A Very Sally Thanksgiving | 00:47:47 | |
Will's wife, Sally, joins the show to talk all things Thanksgiving — where Thanksgiving ranks in her favorite holidays, favorite Thanksgiving traditions, her ideal Thanksgiving day, the best Thanksgiving-themed shows and movies, alternative sides for the big meal, and some rapid-fire listener-submitted questions. Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 31 Oct 2021 | The Best Two-Month Stretch of the Year, The Worst Group Dinner Conversations, and Aging Out of Cheap Cocktails | 00:21:01 | |
The shame you feel when you realize you never drink vodka-sodas anymore, the five worst conversation starters to avoid at any group dinner, and a tribute to the best two-month stretch of the year — November 1st to January 1st. Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 11 Jul 2021 | The Travel Episode with Katie Griffin (Luxe & Nyx) | 00:38:44 | |
On a rainy day in Northern Michigan, Will sits down with long-time friend and travel expert Katie Griffin. Founder and Chief Designer at Luxe & Nyx, Katie discusses her passion for traveling the world, starting a travel business in the midst of a pandemic, and how her business actually works. She also answers several travel-related listener questions ranging from the best time to book flights to the best and worst airports for Sunday Scaries to top-three must-have carry-on items. Oh, and of course, how she spends her Sundays. Visit the Luxe & Nyx website: www.luxeandnyx.com Follow Luxe & Nyx on Instagram: www.instagram.com/luxeandnyx Follow Katie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/parriske Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 27 Nov 2022 | The 2022 Sunday Scaries Holiday Gift Guide | 01:18:39 | |
Barrett Dudley and Sally 'Salgal' deFries join Will for this year's 2022 Sunday Scaries Holiday Gift Guide. Gifts spanning from bathrobes to beauty products to $2,225 scented candles were on display as each of them chose numerous gifts to discuss. Our most popular episode of the year the last two years running, so we hope you enjoy. Oh, and We don't collect any money from any purchases made so you can shop with confidence knowing these are actual recommendations. Gift Guide Links: www.willdefries.substack.com Watch select Sunday Scaries and Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscaries Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 21 Jul 2024 | Retail Therapy 082: Caesar Salad, French Fries, and a Martini | 01:24:19 | |
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 Along
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| 24 Apr 2022 | The Holy Trinity of Brunch, Mint Juleps, and Arrival Fallacy | 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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| 13 Mar 2022 | Spring Scented Candles, The Early Flight, and The 'What To Watch' Meditation | 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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| 09 Oct 2022 | Retail Therapy 022: Butter Boards, Hoodies, and Harry Styles | 00:58:10 | |
Butter spreads and tinned fish are replacing the classic charcuterie boards, a dissection of the hoodies and long coats (and wearing the two at once), Barrett's breakdown of the Harry Styles residency in Austin, and some much-needed wishlist updates. Retail Therapy Listener Companions: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 16 Oct 2022 | Meg Ryan Fall, Favorite Sweaters, Little Luxuries, and More Listener Questions | 00:25:01 | |
This month's listener questions include Meg Ryan Fall, favorite soups, clothing fit for a women's fall fashion capsule collection, styling a waxed jacket, having a favorite sweater, newspapers and magazines with the best vibes, top-three fall rom-coms, the process for buying clothes online, navigating your 20s when none of your friends want to go out anymore, "little luxuries" that make life easier and more enjoyable, and a rapid-fire round of questions as well. Read 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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| 08 May 2022 | Relaxation-Induced Stress, Five Steps To Recover From Day Drinking, and The Active Meditation | 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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| 16 May 2023 | Retail Therapy 037: Jian DeLeon (Live from Nordstrom New York) | 00:45:47 | |
Last week, we had the absolute pleasure of being invited to host our first live show from Nordstrom’s New York City flagship at 57th & Broadway with special guest and Nordstrom Men’s Fashion Director, Jian DeLeon. With about 130 guests joining us, we sat down to discuss Jian’s career path that lead him to Nordstrom, where he sees the world of men’s fashion heading, trend forecasting, and so much more. For the latter half of the episode, we took attendee-submitted In/Out Lists and broke them down in real-time. We hope you enjoy, and we hope this can be the first of many live episodes in the future! Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop 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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| 07 Feb 2021 | Bar Cart Starter Tips, Nostalgic Emotions, Seasonal Cocktails, and More Listener Questions | 00:23:07 | |
For this month's listener questions, Will discusses his favorite cocktails by season, the filters used on the Sunday Scaries Instagram account, bedroom staples for post-grad guys, bar cart start tips, Sunday routines that simply haven't worked, puppy tips for apartment dwellers, cooking vs. takeout on Sundays, house shoes, the ideal Sunday breakfast (both healthy and unhealthy), being single in a snowstorm, and the mental effects of nostalgia. Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 06 Sep 2022 | Retail Therapy 019: Jerry Seinfeld for Kith | 00:23:47 | |
On the tail end of a long weekend, we were given the gift of Jerry. Yep, Jerry Seinfeld appeared in Kith's Fall 2022 campaign this morning, and Barrett and I knew we had to sit down and talk about it before the internet stopped caring. Barrett offered a brief history of Kith before we dove into why this lookbook has been such a conversation. Watch today's episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Follow
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| 07 Jan 2024 | Retail Therapy 060: Reading Parties at Saltburn | 01:19:17 | |
Paul Mescal running from his one-night stands, the entire ~vibe~ of Saltburn, a discussion surrounding the shame of Dry January, low-end alternatives to designer brands, some 2024 Retail Therapy resolutions, TikTok's Grocery Store Husband, mini umbrellas for your cigarettes in the rain, our Aesthetic of the Week, and 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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| 29 Aug 2021 | Ramen, Worst Hungover Workouts, and Sunday Scaries: In The News | 00:20:27 | |
A tribute to what may be the perfect Sunday comfort food, the four worst hungover workouts (and a viable alternative), and a look at a recent study done by LinkedIn on "Sunday Scaries" as a cultural phenomenon. Shop Sunday Scaries Varsity Crewnecks: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 20 Oct 2024 | Retail Therapy 092: Fall Drinks & Babygirl Updates | 01:14:20 | |
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 episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 21 May 2023 | Retail Therapy 038: New York & Louisville | 01:17:56 | |
It was a big travel week for Retail Therapy — starting the week in Louisville, Kentucky for The Kentucky Derby and finishing the week with a live event in New York City. What this episode contains is everything that happened in between: the restaurants, the stores, the style, and the drinks. From where we shopped to what we copped, here's an entire rundown of the week that was. Listener Companion for this week's episode: willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop 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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| 27 Aug 2023 | Retail Therapy 045: Quiet Hype & Reservation Apps | 01:10:43 | |
Going through our favorite purchases from the summer season, the auras around each of the most popular restaurant reservation apps, the concept of 'quiet hype' and how prevalent it actually is, Aime Leon Dore's FW23 first drop, wishlist additions, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries 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 Sponsor
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| 15 Jan 2023 | Retail Therapy 028: Gnomecore & Social Omnivores | 01:02:35 | |
With nearly a month between when we last recorded and now, Barrett and I had a lot of shifting vibes to take into consideration when scripting out this episode. Where we landed? Well, the podcasters are dressing like gnomes now, 'social omnivores' are leading the way for people being more conscious about their intakes of meat (and other things), going Retail Therapy Sober, wishlist items, keeping shoeboxes, and so much more. Read this week's Listener Digest: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch select Sunday Scaries and Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors
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| 27 Feb 2022 | Negronis, Sick Day Guilt, and Law School with David Ruff | 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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| 04 Feb 2024 | Retail Therapy 064: New Luxury, Totes, and Olive Oil Coffee | 00:59:01 | |
The Saltburn-themed party hosted in Bushwick, the olive oil-infused coffee from Starbucks, influencers selling $120 tote bags, "new luxury" and how rising brands fit with the old guard, Valentine's Day angles, English Premier League fades, Dead and Co. tickets at The Sphere, wishlist additions, 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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