Beck and Call

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82. Recent Discoveries + What I've Influenced You To Buy! Apr 05, 2023

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This week episode is a fun, easy breezy chat about some recent discoveries and favorite things, and I'm also sharing a roundup of items I've influenced my followers to buy over the years that you just can't live without! From the best bras in all the land to the blush I recently purchased and can't stop wearing, you're sure to discover a few new things to add to your shopping cart. At the top of the episode, I recap a very busy and social weekend, and share a few new solid recs & reviews!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE!

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MENTIONED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Sachet, Beverley's, Katy Trail Ice House, Shinsei, Ramble Room, Class of '07 on Amazon Prime, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on Hulu, The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand, Big Ass Luxuries, Ohuhu 5-in-1 Curling Wand, Schutz Ully Sandals, Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink and Pink Dusk, Goldsign Astley Jeans, Joe's Jeans Cleo Pants, Massimo Dutti Mules, NARS Blush in Tempted, CALM Magnesium Gummies, CoverGirl ClumpCrusher Mascara, Spanx Breast of Both Worlds Bra, Natori bras, Giant Tennis Ball for dogs, Wacoal's Red Carpet Strapless Bra, Peloton Tread, Lululemon Align Leggings with Pockets, Lex Fine Jewelry Diana Ear Climbers, Krewe's Webster Sunglasses, Neulash, Khaite jeans, The Sculpt Society

81. In The Kitchen with Alex Snodgrass of @TheDefinedDish Mar 29, 2023

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This week Merritt sits down (in Dallas, not over Zoom for once!!) with food blogger and recipe developer extraordinaire, and 2x New York Times Bestselling cookbook author, Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish! We discuss how she got into food blogging in the first place, how recipe development works, what it was like creating her two cookbooks and more recently, her journey into consumer product goods with Sidedish, her new collection of versatile dressings! Alex shares several great tips for aspiring home chefs, including what spices she uses most, her favorite kitchen tools and utensils, how to get your kids involved in helping out around the kitchen, and so much more! Follow Alex on Instagram @TheDefinedDish, order her cookbooks The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen, and shop her new label Sidedish at GetSideDish.com!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, PROSE AND ATHLETIC GREENS!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Clifton Club, Joanna Czech, La Duni, The Glory on Netflix, ANON PLS.

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck!

Have a question, comment or suggestion? Email info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

80. Spring Break Shenanigans Mar 22, 2023

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I may be out of school, but that doesn't mean I can't reminisce on the good old times of my college years! In this week's episode, I'm reflecting on simpler times when all we had to worry about was getting good grades and getting drunk... and most importantly, spring break! I share a few personal spring break shenanigans, as well as a trip to Vegas that went horribly, horribly wrong. I also share a handful of listener submissions, from the funny to the downright terrifying. This episode is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, but it's fun nonetheless!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, ZOCDOC AND JENNI KAYNE!

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Odelay, My interview with Megan Roup, Joanna Czech, Shinsei, Ramble Room, A Man Called Otto, Now & Then, You (Season 4 on Netflix), The Resort on Peacock, Orgain Chocolate Protein Shakes, Instant Pot Rice Cooker

Have a question or a submission for a future episode? Email it to info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

79. Entrepreneurship and Owning Your Style with Nicola Bathie McLaughlin Mar 15, 2023

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In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with jewelry designer and tastemaker, Nicola Bathie McLaughlin (@nicolabathiemclaughlin) to chat about all things entrepreneurship and owning your style! We discuss how she launched her eponymous jewelry label, her aspirational personal style and incredible eye for interiors, her thoughts about being an influencer and boundaries around social media, and she answers a ton of questions about running and owning her own business while being a wife and mom of three. This episode is filled with great info for aspiring entrepreneurs, influencers or anyone with an interest in fashion, interiors and design! You can shop Nicola's jewelry at nicolabathie.com!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS!

Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to take advantage of this great offer!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Fortune House, La Duni, This Is Where I Leave You (Netflix), Triangle of Sadness (Hulu), History of the World Part II (Hulu), The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling Podcast

78. Influencer Assumptions + Dating App Duds Mar 08, 2023

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In this week's episode, Merritt discusses your assumptions about influencers and the influencer industry - from press packages and handling taxes, to having a poor work/life balance and whether you actually make real money doing this as a job, Merritt responds to each assumption from her perspective as a decade-long blogger and a former employee of an affiliate marketing company. Listen til the end for a special final segment on dating apps and the worst profile prompts Merritt and her listeners have come across! If you're looking for transparency, you'll get it here.

At the top of the episode, Merritt shares some highs and lows from her week including being stuck in a stairwell during a dinner out, an encounter with an aggressive dog, one failed and one successful recipe she made, and more! Plus you'll hear the latest reviews for the various TV shows and movies she's been watching the last week.

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE!

Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System when you visit oliveandjune.com/beckandcall

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon by The Chunky Chef, Park House, Restoration Hardware, Murdaugh Murders on Netflix, The Strays on Netflix, Old on HBOMAX, Hello, Tomorrow! on Apple TV, We Have a Ghost on Netflix, Shadow & Bone on Netflix

77. Not Drinking Tonight With Amanda E. White Mar 01, 2023

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In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with retired party girl turned relatable therapist and author, Amanda E. White (@therapyforwomen), to discuss all things alcohol. Whether you're currently sober, sober curious, or just interested in reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you! We chat about the various health impacts alcohol consumption (even just one drink!!) has on our bodies and minds, how to figure out whether drinking in moderation or staying sober is right for you, how to approach social activities like dating and celebrating when sober, and so much more. From setting boundaries to changing how you practice "self care", Amanda shares so many great insights for anyone considering a sober lifestyle! Buy her book and workbook, Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide To Creating A Sober Life You Love.

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS!

Athletic Greens - Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to claim this offer!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, Somebody That I Used To Know on Amazon Prime, About Fate on Netflix, Sharper on Apple TV, La Brea on Peacock and Hulu, Grey's Anatomy on ABC

76. A Reintroduction of Sorts - Things You Might Not Know About Me! Feb 22, 2023

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In this week's episode, Merritt shares a peek behind the curtain of her life! Earlier this week she shared a blog post called 35 Things You Might Not Know About Me, and in this episode she'll be expanding on some of those revelations. From her high school history (there was a punk phase!) and how different she and her sister are, to some of her quirks, strengths and weaknesses, this episode is an easy breezy chat and a fun way for you to get to know Merritt a little better.

At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her weekend per usual, and then shares a bunch of new recs & reviews including two documentaries, a handful of TV shows, a book she just finished and an interesting podcast episode about the Ozempic craze for weight loss!

THANKS TO PROSE, ZOCDOC AND ATHLETIC GREENS FOR SPONSORING THIS WEEK'S EPISODE!

PROSE - Prose is the key to achieving all of your hair goals this year. Take your free in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/BeckandCall!

ZOCDOC - Go to Zocdoc.com/BeckandCall and download the ZocDoc app for free. Then start your search for a top rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!

ATHLETIC GREENS - Get a free 1 year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! All you have to do is visit AthleticGreens.com/BeckandCall!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Chef Jenni Burdette (@CraftandHarmony), Fortune House, Shop my closet on Poshmark, Pamela, A Love Story on Netflix, Stolen Youth on Hulu, Harlem on Amazon Prime, You on Netflix, Locke & Key on Netflix, Mayfair Witches on AMC, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Honestly with Barri Weiss (Episode: Will Ozempic Solve Obesity In America? A Debate)

75. Oh, Behave! Feb 15, 2023

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In this week's episode, Merritt discusses New York Magazine's recent viral article, Do You Know How To Behave?, which lists 140 guidelines for how to text, tip, ghost, host, and generally exist in polite society. In addition to highlighting her favorites from the list, Merritt shares a few rules she'd add + some listener submissions too! Whether or not you agree with the article and the list, it's certainly opened up an interesting dialogue and somewhat of a public debate of what's necessary when it comes to interacting with others today. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a bunch of new recs & review, including a book for those who are sober curious and a recent podcast episode and series that has captured her attention!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, JENNI KAYNE AND ATHLETIC GREENS!

Jenni Kayne - Enjoy 15% off your order at jennikayne.com/beckandcall with promo code BECKANDCALL!

Athletic Greens - Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase of AG1 by visiting athleticgreens.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dive, La Duni, Spring 2023 Capsule Wardrobe, Harlem (Amazon Prime), The Rig (Amazon Prime), Shrinking (Apple TV), Locke & Key (Netflix), Not Drinking Tonight by Amanda E. White, Armchair Expert interview with Scott Galloway (the crisis facing boys and men), Armchair Expert's Armchair Anonymous episodes, NY Mag Article - Do You Know How To Behave?

74. Worst Date Ever Feb 08, 2023

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With Valentine's Day next week, Merritt thought it would be entertaining to share her listener's worst date stories! Whether you're single or coupled up, you're going to enjoy this episode. From the hilarious ones to the cautionary tales, these stories cover all the bases! Merritt also shares some fun activities and ideas if you're doing Valentine's Day with your friends this year, as well as her favorite feel-good movies to watch. At the top of the episode, Merritt gives a final update on the end of her January reset and experience with Dry January, talks about an incredible discovery she made during the winter storm last week and has a bunch of new TV show recs for you!

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE!

Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System the you visit oliveandjune.com/beckandcall!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Shotgun Wedding on Amazon Prime, The Mindy Project on Netflix, The Tourist on HBOMAX, Poker Face on Peacock, Lockwood & Co on Netflix, Speak by Tunde Oyeneyin

73. Finding Joy In Fitness With Megan Roup Feb 01, 2023

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This week Merritt sits down for a chat with fitness instructor and lifestyle influencer extraordinaire, Megan Roup (@meganroup and @thesculptsociety)! They discuss her journey to fitness and starting her own business, to launching The Sculpt Society app just ahead of the pandemic when her live and on-demand classes really exploded! Megan also shares amazing tips for establishing a workout routine no matter your fitness level, finding joy in movement and other helpful suggestions for living your healthiest, happiest life. She also answers your burning questions about tightening that tummy post-partum, how to get in the right headspace for a workout, and more! Beck & Call listeners can enjoy a FREE 7 day trial and 25% off your first month on The Sculpt Society with code BECK25! Click here to get started and enter BECK25 in the promo code box.

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS!

As a listener of the Beck & Call podcast, enjoy a FREE one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to order and redeem this offer.

Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck for more content from Merritt!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Bird Bakery, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Into The Forest, Banshees of Inishirin, The Great British Baking Show, Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

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