The Mail-In Podcast

The Mail-In Podcast

Your questions, answered. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries tackle the problems faced and questions asked by 20 and 30-somethings on a daily basis.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 • 57 mins
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through the questions. Here's what we've got: My boyfriend has questionable style. What do I do? Do I go to a bachelorette party 3 months postpartum? How do I relieve the anxiety of leaving my kid with my in-laws for 10 days? Do I invite a girl I've been dating for 7 weeks to a wedding? I'm nervous about having kids after watch...
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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: C-Section recovery tips! My girlfriend moved in and she's absolutely zero help around the house. What do I do? Is it ok to go to a wedding in Mexico with a 2 month old at home? 1st birthday party etiquette? Are Sally and Brett tuned into the "red heads are black" conversation? Advice on moving in with a significant o...
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May 16, 2025 • 67 mins
Happy Friday, y'all. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki on The Mail-In with you this week. Here's what we've got: Serious red flag in a girl I've been dating for a year What's the etiquette on telling one of your best friends you're dating a former "fling" of theirs? Can I send a wedding registry to people I don't invite to a small wedding? Is a trip with a third wheel too awkward to take? Where do you stand on ...
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May 8, 2025 • 51 mins
We're BACK on The Mail-In. A lovely Thursday in Austin, TX. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries on the sticks today. Here's what we've got: 1. How much are we contributing to gifts on open-ended wedding registry items like "house fund" or "honeymoon"? 2. What are your thoughts on wearing scrubs in public? 3. Should I still go on a non-refundable trip if my GF is hesitant about traveling overseas? 4. My wife is due on Tuesday a...
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May 1, 2025 • 66 mins
Ready to rip with the next episode of The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki taking you through this one. Here's what we've got: Long distance relationship advice I'm concerned about my friend using my likeness in her book... When do seasons actually begin? I think my younger brother is making a mistake marrying this girl My partner is unsupportive of the changes I've made to my body Brett's solo t...
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We are BACK on The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Sally deFries taking you through this one. Here's what we've got: My BF cheated on me and now I'm stuck in an apartment I can't afford. What do I do? My fiancée orders cake via DoorDash in the middle of the day and it bothers me Should I feel bad for skipping my cousin's wedding to take a trip? Can I invite someone to my bachelor party who isn't invited to my wedding? How to p...
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Happy Friday to the Mail-Iners out there! We're back with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries talking shop. Here's what we've got: Dating a new person and starting to get intimate - how should we go about communicating what we like and don't like? Struggling in Pharm School - any tips for me? Graduating from Law School and I'm afraid my sister is going to ruin the ceremony/weekend What's the proper phone etiquette at a service...
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April 4, 2025 • 58 mins
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with: Is one AirPod the move at a bar by yourself? Help! My mother-in-law is using psychological warfare on me... Should we combine finances before getting married to make things easier? How should we handle my wife hating my immediate family? Is it lame to have a low key bachelor party in the city you and your friends alr...
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We have a throwback full house Mail-In for y'all today featuring Dillon Cheverere and Dave Ruff to go along with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we're working with: I'm a social drinker and she's sober - is that a dealbreaker? What's the etiquette on watching shows you normally watch with your spouse when you can't watch them together? Solo trip to Europe for 3 weeks Go-to karaoke songs when I'm out with my...
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Happy Friday! We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we're working with this week: Am I the asshole for wanting to exclude stragglers from our book club? How do I get my neighbors to stop fighting? What's your take on your partner having Instagram photos of their ex? Any tips for putting yourself out there in social settings? Am I overthinking this meaningless Hinge convo? Am I a...
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March 13, 2025 • 51 mins
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries on the mics. Bright and early from Austin, TX. Here's what we've got: I really don't want to attend my friend's wedding Can I call someone out for ghosting? I'm getting laid off. What should I do while I'm "fun-employed"? Need to say no to a family trip but I feel guilty... Am I allowed to have female friends? Our Partners: Green Chef: Get FREE...
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February 27, 2025 • 57 mins
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman back from IR and Sally deFries in the mix. Here's what we've got: My wife and I don't want to babysit our nieces and nephews on vacation 24/7. What's your policy on playing music in the car with a passenger? I hate my girlfriend's dog. I'm struggling with the imposter syndrome that comes with a promotion. Who is leaving candy on my desk at work!? Our Partners: Gree...
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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we're working with: My best friend is planning her wedding that doesn't exist yet... I'm not romantically interested in my girlfriend anymore Attending back to back weddings while being spread thin financially... I'm frustrated and unconfident in the future of my job and thinking about making a change... My girlfriend's engagement ring budget...
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February 6, 2025 • 64 mins
We're back on The Mail-In this week with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Here's what we've got: My fiancee's friend is skipping his bachelor party. Good excuse but do I have a right to be annoyed on his behalf? I'm 26 and embracing single life. How do I tell people up front I only want to date "casually"? Can we talk about how weed and CBD have become so normalized? Experience going no contact after a breakup when you wan...
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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: What is Sally's workout routine? I broke things off with my coworker and now am wondering how to approach being exes in the workplace? My friend is being a mom-to-be-zilla about her baby shower she asked me to host. I haven't had sex with my boyfriend I've been dating for 5 months. He always has an excuse of why he doesn't want to. H...
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January 17, 2025 • 74 mins
Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: On a bachelor/bachelorette party, how do you decide rooms at the Airbnb? Moving with my husband, one-year-old, and dog... I'm nervous! My girlfriend takes too long to get ready and then complains we're not spontaneous I've experienced a pregnancy loss and I'm having trouble processing Things to do in Austin, TX with a child while o...
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January 10, 2025 • 72 mins
Happy New Year! We're back in 2025 with a brand new Mail-In featuring Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: Telling friends "no" to trips while pregnant How to handle a mother-in-law that makes you feel like you're not enough Godparents dilemma How do you feel about ghosting someone? I'm 30 and quitting the dating game altogether Our Partners: GreenChef: Get 50% OFF your 1st box plus 2 MONTHS of...
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December 19, 2024 • 56 mins
It's The Mail-In Podcast Christmas Spectacular this week featuring Brett Merriman and special guest, Randy Trembacki! Here's what we've got: What are your favorite Christmas traditions? Attending 5 holiday parties with my husband as an introvert... Splitting AirBNB expenses when one party has a credit Chicago recs for a January trip? Am I ready for a new relationship two months post break-up? Our Partners: Helix Sleep: Get 2...
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December 12, 2024 • 54 mins
A beautiful Thursday morning in Austin, Texas and we're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries in the studio. Here's what we got this week: I didn't have a bachelor party because of COVID. Am I allowed to have one 5 years later? Is it a dealbreaker if my sig-oth can't stand my friends? Am I a scrooge because I want to cut back on gift giving for everyone? What random change would you make to make the world a ...
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December 5, 2024 • 69 mins
We're back to full strength on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries in the studio. Here's what we got this week: Am I weird for not exactly "enjoying" holidays with my family? Gift giving advice for your siblings' sig-oths that you don't really like? Getting into smut novels and need some recs/authors When should I tell my employer I'm pregnant? What's your advice for getting over a breakup and moving on? Our Pa...
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