The Mail-In Podcast

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**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.

Latest Episodes:

How Do I Know That She's The One? Oct 08, 2026

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We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries! Here's what we've got this week:

1. How do I compartmentalize my potential fertility issues with my friend's pregnancy success?

2. How am I supposed to tell if she's really "the one" or if there's a reason why I'm itching for another escape hatch?

3. I'm in the thick of wedding planning and my fiancee feels like I'm not helping enough.

4. My wife is struggling with anxiety and depression right now - how do I best support her?

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Should My Boyfriend Pay For His Flight? Sep 25, 2026

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We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman, Randy Trembacki, and the newest member of Washed Media, Brett Nierengarten aka New Brett. Here's what we've got this week:

1. What's the deal with New Brett?

2. What constitutes the Midwest?

3. Should I let my boyfriend pay for his flight to a wedding that I'm invited to?

4. I'm trying to visit every national park. What are your favorites and which ones are must-see?

5. I broke up with my first-ever girlfriend after 2.5 months and I'm not sure if I made the right decision.

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How Do You Repair Your Reputation After Dating Someone Toxic? Sep 04, 2026

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Happy September, folks! We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week:

1. I'm a 30-year-old woman getting back in the dating scene after a decade. What do I need to know?

2. Does Instagram feel blatantly too ad-focused now?

3. How do you repair your reputation after dating a very toxic person?

4. Do I leave my dream job for a job with more money and better benefits?

5. I feel guilty about posting a pregnancy announcement after struggling myself with infertility.

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How To Deal With Being Sick Sick? Aug 20, 2026

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We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:

1. Shouts to a listener of ours who's battling cancer.

2. My girlfriend doesn't reciprocate payments for things.

3. My wife has stopped putting effort into anything in our relationship.

4. What's the appeal of being an influencer?

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I'm Thinking About Calling Off My Engagement Aug 06, 2026

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Back on The Mail-In this week with Sally deFries and Brett Merriman. Here's what we're working with:

1. How do you approach your girlfriend about upping her "style"?

2. Give me UK recs?

3. I got engaged three months ago and I think it's time to call it off.

4. Where's the line between moving on and getting my ex back?

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When Are You Ready To Have Kids? Jul 23, 2026

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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:

1. When do you know you're ready to have kids?

2. Can I be nice to my Dad's girlfriend when my Mom is around?

3. Cowboy cocktail attire at a wedding plus Bozeman recs?

4. What gifts should you get for a pregnant friend outside the registry?

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I'm Not Sure I Support My Friend's Engagement Jul 16, 2026

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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:

1. Reciprocating wedding invites?

2. I'm hesitant to start trying to conceive as a woman in finance.

3. How much is too much to ask people to spend on your birthday?

4. I'm not sure I support my friend's engagement. What should I do?

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Is It Weird That My Girlfriend Talks To Her Exes? Jul 02, 2026

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We're back on The Mail-In fresh off a few Europe trips with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:

1. Europe pros/cons

2. Am I right to feel weird about my girlfriend talking to exes?

3. Sally's COSTCO list

4. My friend backed out of our all-inclusive resort room, what should I do?

5. Is it ok to propose in Italy after a wedding? Photographer?

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I Lied About How Much Money I Make Jun 11, 2026

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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries mixing it up. Here's what we've got:

1. The squad goes to Europe.

2. We're terrified of having a baby. What should we know?

3. How do I get over being fired from my last job?

4. How do you make the decision to switch careers from teaching?

5. Am I wrong for lying about how much money I make and having it affect our relationship?

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Who Is Your Hall Pass? Jun 05, 2026

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Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merrimanand Sally deFries. Here's what we've got:

1. Instagram story etiquette

2. What are we watching this summer - Love Island UK or USA?

3. We're talking hall passes

4. Can I be annoyed that my MIL put my SIL on her Costco membership?

5. My wife is bummed we're having a boy when she wanted to have a girl...

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