The Mail-In Podcast

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How Do I Ask My Girlfriend's Dad To Marry His Daughter? Oct 03, 2025

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Back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries! Here's what we've got taking you into the weekend:

1. What's the female equivalent of guys doing the ABC pants, polo, white sneakers outfit?

2. What is life like as a working mom?

3. Need help talking to my girlfriend's dad about proposing!

4. Should I donate sperm to be the biological father of my friend's baby?

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Am I Ready For Kids? Feat. Will deFries Sep 25, 2025

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Back on The Mail-In with special guestWill deFries on the mic. Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki are there too. Here's what we're working with:

1. Trimming the wedding guest list?

2. How do I talk to my boss about ensuring my role is hybrid?

3. Need help supporting my brother through a tough time

4. I'm in my late 30s and not sure if I'm ready for kids?

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I Can't Get Over My Boyfriend's Ex Sep 18, 2025

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We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & producer Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got this week:

1. Is it weird that I'm embarrassed to continue donating plasma as a side hustle?

2. Feeling burnt out at my sales job. How can I pivot without admitting defeat?

3. Dallas recs feat. Dallas native Dave Ruff.

4. Need help networking at work to climb the ladder.

5. I can't get over my boyfriend's ex of 10 years.

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I'm Afraid Of The Dentist Feat. Will deFries Sep 09, 2025

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We're back on The Mail-In from The Sauna aka Washed HQ with Brett Merriman and special guest, husband of Sally, Will deFries. Here's what we're working with this week:

1. My boyfriend is afraid of the dentist.

2. We're in the full swing of wedding planning and I don't want someone to come.

3. I need help putting together a business casual wardrobe on a budget.

4. What to expect after child #2?

5. New York City recommendations

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First In A Friend Group To Be A Mom Aug 29, 2025

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

1. Advice for taking a big trip with/without kids after a crappy year

2. My girlfriend complains that I need to be more accommodating to her ADHD around the house. I went and got diagnosed myself to prove that she can still do things.

3. How should I leave a group chat?

4. Should I have not paid my friends for bachelor party expenses from events I didn't attend?

5. 30 year old dating scene in Chicago

6. How do I help my lonely friend who's the first of our group to have a child?

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Is It Time To Move On? Aug 14, 2025

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

1. How do I let my friends know we're not interested in swinging?

2. AITA for getting annoyed with my gf for spending too much time shopping for gifts during our international trip?

3. Any recs for a day trip to Lake Tahoe?

4. Need tips for a night shift PICU nurse

5. Feeling stuck in a relationship, unsure whether to move on?

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Writing A Perfect Best Man Speech Aug 01, 2025

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

1. Need help planning a girls mystery trip!

2. How to write the perfect best man speech?

3. When should we take our honeymoon?

4. How do y'all have so many friends?

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MAJOR Book Club Drama Jul 24, 2025

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

1. Is there a way to have a wedding without dancing?

2. Do I have to pick my girlfriend up from the airport if her company pays for her Ubers?

3. MAJOR book club drama

4. I'm 38 weeks pregnant and anxious about spinals and epidurals in the case of a C-Section.

5. Tips for introducing your significant other to your family for the first time?

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Dating In Your 30s Jul 17, 2025

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We're BACK on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki (who hate each other). Here's what we've got:

How do I tell my friend I can't attend her bachelorette party?
I'm a bald guy who needs hat recommendations
Is it too soon to invite a new partner to a family event?
How do I get my mom to stop texting me horrible news articles?
Austin boat day for a bachelor party - Brett's choose your own adventure bachelor party, Austin edition
Changing my outlook on dating in your mid 30s

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What To Do After Getting Engaged? Jun 26, 2025

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