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How Do You Deal With Losing A Parent?
Apr 23, 2026
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My Wife Is Trying To Fix Herself With AI
Apr 16, 2026
1h 14m 19s
How Do You Repair A Friendship?
Apr 2, 2026
59m 53s
Is My Longtime Best Friend In Love With Me?
Mar 30, 2026
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How Long Can You Keep Seeing Multiple People?
Mar 12, 2026
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| 4/23/26 | How Do You Deal With Losing A Parent? | We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. I wasn't invited to a school program party. Should I just show up? 2. How do you deal with losing a parent? 3. How do you build a community as a working mom with no past friends/family around? 4. Should I be concerned about not having as many friends as my fiancée at our wedding? Our Partner: Lola Blankets: Get 40% OFF with code MAILIN at LolaBlankets.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 45s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | My Wife Is Trying To Fix Herself With AI | We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. My married neighbor won't stop sending me reels. Help. 2. My wife is reliant on AI to help "fix" her body and chronic pain and won't see a doctor. 3. What Masters merch would y'all snag? 4. I wan't my girlfriend to fall in love with Austin when she visits. What should we do? 5. Should we get a dog/cat before or after having a kid? Our Partners: Factor: Get 50% OFF plus free daily greens with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off Warby Parker: Get 20% OFF any additional prescription pair of glasses at WarbyParker.com/MAIL Lola Blankets: Get 40% OFF select blankets with code MAILIN at LolaBlankets.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 19s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | How Do You Repair A Friendship? | We're back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. I was planning on proposing soon, but now feel emotionally abused and am thinking of calling it off - what should I do? 2. Getting through postpartum anxiety 3. My cousin-in-law wears flip flops and cargo shorts to weddings. How can I stop him from doing that at mine? 4. I asked a girl out who wasn't into me. Where do I go from here? 5. How do you repair a friendship with a former best friend? OUR PARTNER: Ultra Pouches: Get 15% OFF with code MAILIN at TakeUltra.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 53s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Is My Longtime Best Friend In Love With Me? | We're back! The Mail-In Podcast with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Headed to a bachelor party at 32. Do I try to drink like I used to? 2. If I break up with my girlfriend, do I have any right to stay in her condo for a while? 3. Is it weird to wear a tuxedo to a non black-tie wedding? 4. Is my longtime best friend in love with me? 5. I have the opportunity to move wherever coming out of grad school with a remote job. Where should I go? Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month then 20% OFF your next two months with code 50mail at GreenChef.com/50mail Warby Parker: Get 15% OFF plus FREE shipping when you buy 2 or more pairs of glasses at WarbyParker.com/MAIL Lola Blankets: Get 40% OFF with code MAILIN at LolaBlankets.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 06m 22s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | How Long Can You Keep Seeing Multiple People? | Back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. A follow up on last week's pregnancy-during-the-wedding question. 2. How long can you keep seeing multiple people? 3. Is it wild to listen to podcasts at 3.5x speed? 4. My wife and I have vastly different TV preferences and need a mediator. 5. How do I pack for a 10 day Europe trip with a kid? 6. What are your thoughts on relationship etiquette for two people when one person is fresh out of a relationship but there are strong feelings involved? Our Partners: Factor: Get 50% OFF plus FREE BREAKFAST for a year with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off Ridge Wallet: Get 10% OFF with code MAIL at Ridge.com Square: Get up to $200 OFF Square hardware when you sign up at Square.com/go/mail WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 15m 47s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | How Big Of An Age Difference Is Too Big? | Back on The Mail-In with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki filling in today. Here's what we've got: 1. How big of an age difference is too big when dating? 2. Should we do a registry for our new house or is that tacky? 3. Setting FaceTime boundaries with in-laws. 4. My girlfriend leaves her makeup bag in the car then blames me for not remembering to take it out. 5. Do I tell my sister I'm planning to get pregnant in the middle of her wedding planning season? Our Partners: Ridge Wallets: Get 10% OFF with code MAIL at Ridge.com Square: Get up to $200 OFF Square hardware when you sign up at Square.com/go/mail Green Chef: Get 50% OFF + a FREE Graza Olive Oil set with code mailgraza at GreenChef.com/mailgraza WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 01m 32s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Appetizers & Vacation Spots | Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. New mom fashion help. 2. Should I feel weird about leaving my toddler with my in-laws for a weekend? 3. Bachelorette Party input on location, ideas, etc. 4. Brett & Sally's appetizer and vacation spot draft. Our Partners: Lola Blankets: Get 40% OFF with code MAILIN at LolaBlankets.com Square: Get up to $200 OFF Square hardware when you sign up at Square.com/go/mail WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 32s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | How Do I Evaluate Moving? | Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Producer Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got: 1. Should I go to this guys wedding with old coworkers I hate? 2. Compromising with my future wife on vacation activities. 3. What factors make moving the solution? Happiness? People? Location? 4. My friends do nothing but play board games and I hate it. How do I still hang with them without participating? 5. We're doing a destination wedding in Austin this fall - where should we do our welcome drinks? Our Partner: Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF your first box plus FREE breakfast for a year with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 45m 22s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Can I Put Grandma's Diamonds In An Engagement Ring? | Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Advice for handling a slacker on your work team? 2. My wife and I aren't sure whether to intervene with a couple experiencing parenting inequalities. 3. How do I go about asking her Dad for permission to marry her? 4. I have family jewels that I'd like to put in an engagement ring. 5. I helped my buddy get hired at my company a few levels below me. Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF plus a FREE Graza Olive Oil Set with code mailgraza at GreenChef.com/mailgraza Cash App: For a limited time, new Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Terms apply. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/95lzqjza #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 24s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Washing Your Hands Before Unloading The Dishwasher | Back on The Mail-In this week with Sally deFries and Will deFries. Here's what we've got: This week, Sally is joined by Will (filling in for Brett who is on a ski trip) to talk a listener with intimacy issues, saving money while also enjoying your life, washing your hands before emptying the dishwasher, a new parent grabbag, lacking empathy because of your job, handling conflict, choosing where a couple should get married, and more. Our Partners: - Lola Blankets: www.lolablankets.com (MAILIN for 40% off) - Warby Parker: www.warbyparker.com/mail (15% off when you buy 2 pairs of glasses) - Green Chef: www.greenchef.com/mailgraza (50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes) WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 00s | ||||||
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| 1/22/26 | Should We Even Have A Wedding At This Point? | Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. How often do you wash jeans? 2. Sell my husband on moving to Austin from PA 3. Traveling to San Diego and Napa with a 9 month old 4. Should we even have a wedding at this point? 5. I'm 23 dating a 33 year old Our Partners: Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF your first box PLUS free breakfast for a year with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off Warby Parker: Get 15% OFF your order plus free shipping at WarbyParker.com/MAIL WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 01m 27s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | My Wife Cheated On Me | Back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman & Sally deFries. Here's what we've got: 1. Can we get Sally's thoughts on Heated Rivalry? 2. My wife of 2 years cheated on me. Again. 3. Engagement ring shopping. 4. We've both put on a bit of relationship weight and I think she looks better now... but she doesn't. 5. We accidentally invited a third couple to a NYC trip. Our Partner: Factor: Get 50% OFF plus FREE breakfast for a YEAR with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 09m 50s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Where Do I Draw The Line? | Happy New Year from the squad at The Mail-In Pod. Brett Merriman & Sally deFries back on the mic with y'all. Here's what we've got this week: 1. Having trouble managing a tough relationship with my dad while being there for my mom. 2. Friendships of the opposite gender? 3. Ski trip bachelor party out west? 4. If you're in someone's wedding party do you still get them a gift? 5. Should I propose on a trip even though we have things to work out? 6. How to tell my friends I'm pregnant when they're on an IVF journey. Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF plus a FREE Graza Olive Oil set in your 2nd and 3rd box with code mailgraza at GreenChef.com/mailgraza Aura Frames: Get $45 OFF with code MAILIN at AuraFrames.com MasterClass: Get up to 50% OFF at MasterClass.com/MAILIN WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 09m 40s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | My Encounter With A Rude Bartender | We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki. Here's what we've got: 1. What should I get my dad for retirement? 2. Throwing an end-of-year party for my law firm. 3. What should I do in a situation where a bartender was extremely rude to me? 4. My girlfriend goes out and doesn't answer when I'm there to pick her up. Should I end things? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $45 OFF with code MAILIN at AuraFrames.com Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month PLUS 20% OFF your next two months with code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 41s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | The Mail-In Thanksgiving Spectacular ft. Randy Trembacki | We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Producer Randy Trembacki for a dose of nostalgia and some questions on top. Here's what we've got: 1. Deciding between family members as a wedding officiant. 2. What does "a couple" mean at the store? 3. My buddy is getting married and we're not a fan of his fiancée... 4. Need help with my Thanksgiving mac n' cheese! 5. What is Randy thankful for? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $20 OFF with code AURA20 at AuraFrames.com MasterClass: Get as much as 50% OFF by heading to MasterClass.com/MAILIN Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month with code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 20m 26s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Where Do I Meet Single People At 31? | We're back on The Mail-In Podcast with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we've got this week: 1. How do I stop being habitually late to things? 2. Where do I meet single people at 31? 3. How do I manage too many bachelorette parties? 4. My girlfriend sneezes into her hands 5. What's the hiking like in Austin? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $20 OFF with code AURA20 at AuraFrames.com Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF plus FREE shipping on your first box with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 19s | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | Happy Halloween! | We're back on The Mail-In Podcast for a Halloween edition with Brett Merriman and Sally deFries. Here's what we got: 1. Skipping my best friend's kid's birthday parties. 2. What are your thoughts on pursuing single fatherhood by choice? 3. Setting boundaries when moving back to the town your family lives in. 4. I'm pregnant with my first and am thinking about having one vs. two kids? 5. I'm feeling disrespected by my employer and wondering what to do. WRITE IN TO THE MAIL IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 00s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | Are We Dating The Same Guy Groups feat. Randy Trembacki | We're back on The Mail-In this week with Brett Merriman and Randy Trembacki filling in. Here's what we're working with: 1. Should I be bothered that a girl asked about me in a "are we dating the same guy?" group? 2. Am I within my right to charge my friends for a hotel room they checked out late from? 3. How can I bring up to my wife that her mom living with us is becoming a real problem? 4. How to make the best of working remotely in Japan for two weeks? Our Partners: MasterClass: Get 15% OFF an annual membership at MasterClass.com/MAILIN Factor: Get 50% OFF plus FREE shipping with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 47s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | How Do I Ask My Girlfriend's Dad To Marry His Daughter? | 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? Our Partner: Green Chef: Use code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL to get 50% OFF your first month then 20% OFF your next two months with free shipping WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 59s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Am I Ready For Kids? Feat. Will deFries | Back on The Mail-In with special guest Will 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? Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $35 OFF at AuraFrames.com with code MAILIN Mando: Get 20% OFF plus FREE shipping with code MAIL at ShopMando.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 07s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | I Can't Get Over My Boyfriend's Ex | 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. Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month PLUS 20% OFF your next two months with code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL Masterclass: Get an additional 15% OFF any annual membership at Masterclass.com/MAILIN Mando: Get 20% OFF site wide + FREE shipping with code MAIL at ShopMando.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 20s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | I'm Afraid Of The Dentist Feat. Will deFries | 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 Our Partners: Aura Frames: Get $35 OFF a frame with code MAILIN at AuraFrames.com Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF plus FREE shipping on your first box with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off Mando: Get 20% OFF site wide + FREE shipping with code MAIL at ShopMando.com WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 31s | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | First In A Friend Group To Be A Mom | 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? Our Partners: Chubbies: Get $10 OFF with code MAIL at ChubbiesShorts.com/MAIL Factor Meals: Get 50% OFF plus FREE shipping with code mail50off at FactorMeals.com/mail50off WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 42s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | Is It Time To Move On? | 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? Our Partners: Green Chef: Get 50% OFF your first month then 20% OFF your next two with code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL MasterClass: Get 15% OFF at MasterClass.com/MAILIN WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 47s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | Writing A Perfect Best Man Speech | 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? Our Partner: Green Chef: Use code 50MAIL at GreenChef.com/50MAIL to get 50% OFF your first month then 20% OFF your next two with free shipping! WRITE IN TO THE MAIL-IN LEAVE A VOICEMAIL 888-362-6245 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 42m 57s | ||||||
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