The Sunday Scaries Podcast

Personally or professionally, was there a moment in your life that could be considered your “big break”? Or, at the very least, a moment when a huge weight was unexpectedly lifted off your shoulders? This week, twelve listeners describe those exact moments. The times when they put all their cards on the table and it paid off. From landing their dream jobs to quitting their dream jobs, and from getting cheated on to falling head-over-heels in love, these are those stories. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Away: www.awaytravel.com/scaries (SCARIES at checkout for $20 off) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

This Sunday, I talk you off the ledge from your post-Thanksgiving Scaries, give a plea to holiday shoppers everywhere, and teach you how to perfectly cook duck breasts in the comfort of your own home. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Away: www.awaytravel.com/scaries (SCARIES at checkout for $20 off) Bombas: www.bombas.com/scaries (20% off!) Hawthorne: www.hawthorne.co (SCARIES for 10% off your first purchase) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Jake Kalick is the co-founder of the cookware company Made In. When he sat down with me, we discussed everything from his passion for cooking, starting your own company, working with chefs, and his favorite cooking shows. And, of course, how he spends his Sundays. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Away: www.awaytravel.com/scaries (SCARIES at checkout for $20 off) Bombas: www.bombas.com/scaries (20% off!) Hawthorne: www.hawthorne.co (SCARIES for 10% off your first purchase) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

A series of questions from you, the listeners. How I'd describe my personal aesthetic, coping with seasonal depression, implementing aspects of hygge into your office life, what I'd do if I started another podcast, the perfect cheeseboard, long-distance relationship break-ups, tackling office hangovers during the holidays, minimizing airport anxiety, and my most underrated Panic Room must-haves. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (20% off your first package using SCARIES at checkout) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Everyone has worked a job they've hated. A miserable boss. Remedial tasks. Unreliable coworkers. Zero upward mobility. Unfortunately, the solution to getting out of these jobs isn't always a reality. Here are stories from nine listeners who have found themselves in that exact situation. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Zebit: www.zebit.com/scaries (up to $2,500 interest-free purchases on products you love) Away: www.awaytravel.com/scaries (SCARIES at checkout for $20 off) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Five alleged hangover cures that definitely won't cure your hangover, a dissection of the newly coined term "California Sober," and why acceptance is more about you than it is the people surrounding you. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Gloria Chan is the owner of Recalibrate, a company on a mission to help people think clearer, feel better, and live happier. Leaving her corporate job after a series of debilitating migraines, Gloria has dedicated herself to finding a science-based approach to everyday mental wellness. Recalibrate, at its core, “provides go-getters just like yourself a modern, science-based approach to mindfulness, neurowellness, and stress management.” When I sat down with her earlier this week, we touched on everything from the difficulties she faced while starting a new business to some small tips that even you can implement into your work life to feel just a little less stressed. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

An array of questions from you, the listeners. What I look forward to on Mondays, how the creative process differs across different podcasts, items I'm windowshopping this fall, the best movies for autumn, starting a side hustle while also working full-time, my favorite weekend getaway, style inspiration, and the scariest Sunday I've ever had. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (20% off your first package) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Are you single? Have you ever thought about why? Whether it's circumstances or a conscious choice you've made, being single sometimes feels like you're sinking in quicksand. This week, ten listeners tell the stories of why they're single, what they're doing to remedy it, and how it's affected their everyday lives. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Bombas: www.bombas.com/scaries (20% off for new customers) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

What is an internet friend? Someone you share personal details with, or simply someone who likes your photos because you like all of their photos? This week, we discuss all things just that — Internet Friends. Deciphering what they actually are, coming to terms with their place in your life, and the stigma that surrounds them. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Zebit: www.zebit.com/scaries (0% interest on products you love) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

This week's guest is Ryan Arnold, the Wine Director for McGuire Moorman Hospitality in Austin, Texas. Together we discussed his unique career path, his favorite wines, how to break into wine as a hobby, and even how to sound smarter at your next wine tasting. We also discovered that we have similar breakfast taste as he took me through his ideal Sunday routine. * * * Follow Ryan: www.instagram.com/wine_ryan Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Dave: www.dave.com/scaries (overdraft protection for just $1 per month) Bespoke Post: www.boxofawesome.com (SCARIES for 20% off your first box) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Whether you moved for a job or simply are looking to branch out from your regular friend group, making new friends as an adult is one of the more daunting tasks you'll encounter. These are the stories from 12 listeners on how they've gone about making friends when they've needed them most. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Bombas: www.bombas.com/scaries (20% off) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

A series of listener questions that include (but are not limited to) my favorite part about doing the podcast, avoiding work on Sundays, dealing with a bad boss, top-five must-have fall clothing items, favorite fall meals, cider recommendations, implementing a new routine, the freedom of working for yourself, and stressing out about healthy eating. * * * Shop the Sunday Scaries Tote Bag: www.sunday-scaries.com/store/sunday-…ries-tote-bag Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Earlybird CBD: www.earlybirdcbd.com (SCARIES for 20% off) * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Will sits down with Margaret Williams, the Editor of Tribeza — an Austin-based magazine focused on art, food, travel, style, and more. Margaret is also a local Austinite who dabbled in New York and worked in the art world for the better part of seven years. Together, they discuss her career trajectory, the ever-changing landscape of Austin, and how she defines her own personal style. And yes, she knows how to enjoy a Sunday too. * * * Attend Lookbook Live 2019: www.tribeza.com/lookbooklive2019 Visit Tribeza: www.tribeza.com Follow Margaret: www.instagram.com/margaretpwilliams Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)

Fall scented candle recommendations, three beauty and skincare brands that will help your skin without hurting your wallet, and a case for valuing friendship and relationships over time and money. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries * * * Ursa Major: www.ursamajorvt.com Weleda: www.weleda.com Necessaire: www.necessaire.com Firebrand: www.carrierefreres.com Fucking Fabulous by Tom Ford: www.tomford.com Walden Candle: www.uncrate.com/walden-candle * * * All music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz (www.alfonsoruizbook.com) and Tristan Pigott (www.tristanpigott.com)