The Mail-In Podcast

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Is It Too Early To Put Up Christmas Decor? Nov 10, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In, Brett Merriman hosts as Intern Calli Rubin fills in for Sally. The two break down the most burning questions their audience has and more. Here's what we've got this week:

- Friendsgiving Do's & Don'ts

- If someone ghosts you after a first date, can you call them out?

- How early is too early for a Christmas tree?

- Trying to talk to someone at a 6am gym class?

- What's the criteria for working from bars?

- Couples trips on a budget?

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Moving On After A Broken Off Engagement Nov 03, 2022

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Happy November! This week on The Mail-In hosted by Sally deFries and Brett Merriman, we're getting into wedding receptions, breaking off engagements, and much, much more.

- What to do if you're the best man for two weddings on the same day?

- Why do personal errand days feel so much more productive than work days?

- Tips on throwing a great wedding reception?

- Breaking off an engagement and getting into a new serious relationship?

- Traveling for summer trips: Montana, California, and Wyoming

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How Long Are Venmo Requests Good For? Oct 27, 2022

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On The Mail-In, Brett Merriman and Sally deFries are breaking down the most pressing problems and burning questions that y'all have. Here's what we've got this week:

- How long after a trip or dinner do you have to send a Venmo request?

- How do I deal with a break up from an unrequited love?

- Is one year too early in a relationship to buy jewelry?

- I like a guy who doesn't want to do long distance...

- Is it reasonable to have a "tough love" conversation with your husband who's been unemployed for almost a year?

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Do I Tell Someone Their Boyfriend Is Cheating On Them? Oct 20, 2022

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Sally deFries and Brett Merriman are back to break down your toughest questions that you need answers to. Here's what we've got this week:

- Do I tell someone that her boyfriend is cheating on her?

- Can I tell my new girlfriend I got my dog from my ex?

- How do I come out to my husband that I'm bi?

- Is something wrong with the relationship if I don't miss my girlfriend?

- Which month is the best?

- How do I do a trip to New York in December?

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Are Bachelorette Parties Out Of Control? Oct 13, 2022

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This week on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries:

- Open relationship coming to an end

- How do I date someone else in the friend group?

- Is wanting to move in with someone *after* marriage a red flag?

- How do I tell people they're not invited to my wedding?

- Bridesmaid expenses are CRAZY

- Shower Thoughts

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How Do I Tell My Parents I'm Not Having Kids? Oct 06, 2022

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Brett Merriman is back from his week-long road trip to join Sally deFries on The Mail-In, where they attempt to solve your problems in 60-ish minutes or less. Here's what we've got this week:

- How do you find the motivation to be productive while working from home

- Brett & Sally's hair secrets

- My husband and I have decided to not have kids, how do we tell our parents?

- Can I turn a fender bender into a meet-cute?

- Shower Thoughts 🚿

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Female-In: Mom Talk with Sally & Lily Sep 29, 2022

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Sally deFries is hosting today on The Mail-In. Sally and her sister, Lily, are answering your questions and breaking down your problems. Also answering a bunch of questions about being a mom. Here's what we've got this week:

- Halloween Costumes

- What travel credit card should I get?

- How to approach a woman without appearing creepy?

- MOM TALK (pregnancy, relationships, postpartum, & more)

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Can I Ask The Bride And Groom For A Plus One? Sep 22, 2022

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Sally deFries is back from Italy and we're FULL speed on The Mail-In. Brett Merriman and Sally are answering your questions and breaking down your problems. Here's what we've got this week:

- What is your walk-up/closer entrance song?

- How do you handle your younger sibling getting engaged before you?

- How many teams am I allowed to be a fan of?

- What are the requirements for cubicle decor?

- Can I ask my friends getting married for a plus one?

- Bachelor Party Pick: Las Vegas vs. New Orleans

- Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿

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How Do You Manage Someone? Ft. Intern Calli Rubin Sep 15, 2022

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The Mail-In is SO back with another special guest, Intern Calli Rubin. She and Brett Merriman are here to tackle your biggest problems and make you think with Shower Thoughts. Here's what we've got this week:

- TikTok trends and life hacks we're following

- I need new a new LinkedIn pic that screams professional but cool

- How do you know it's time for a cross-country move?

- Handling feelings for someone in the friend group when they're not reciprocated

- Becoming a boss for the first time

- Business casual travel recs

- Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿

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Offensive Driving ft. KJ Ellis Sep 08, 2022

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A new twist on an old favorite as we welcome back KJ Ellis, co-host of Too Much Dip, to The Mail-In. He and Brett Merriman are breaking down adulthood so you don't have to. Solving problems one washed up person at a time, themselves included. Here's what we've got this week:

- Hangover cures in your early 30s?

- What are some driving offenses that should be punishable by death?

- What to expect when you're expecting (a second child)?

- Not being asked to be a groomsman

- Moving to a new city, part ???

- Power ranking home improvement projects that don't require outside contractors

- Shower Thoughts 🚿🚿

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