Retail Therapy by Sunday Scaries
Episodes
Negronis, Sick Day Guilt, and Law School with David Ruff
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week begins with a dissection of the guilt you always seem to feel during sick days before diving into a history of the classic Italian cocktail,...
Retail Therapy 003: Skincare Routines & Shifting Vibes
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has changed since the last episode of Retail Therapy — both Will and Barrett got sidelined for health reasons, everyone’s now putting Vaseli...
Weekend Paralysis, The Five Stages of Texting A New Friend, and Calming Work Playlists
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some reasons why you may not be as active or social on weekends when you have free time, the anguish you go through when trying to text a 'new' friend...
Hungover Car Rides, Intentional Screen Time, and The Productivity Meditation
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Sunday, the thought process of a miserably hungover car ride, why you shouldn't always avoid a little extra screen time, and the productivity med...
Meditation Tips, Career Change Hesitations, Pasta Talk, and More Listener Questions
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include meditation tips for beginners, approaching your significant other about a career change, the world of incense,...
Retail Therapy 002: Low Bowls, Brand Pronunciations, and Tom Holland's Mug
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything better than eating out of a low bowl? How do you pronounce brands like Loewe, Aime Leon Dore, and Givenchy? Why are we obsessed with...
The Importance of Alone Time, Building A Fire, and Sunday Movies To Cry To
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode discusses the therapeutic feeling of building a fire, why you need to take more advantage of your alone time, and four Sunday movi...
Imposter Syndrome, Hotel Bars, and Winter Scented Candle Recommendations
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three high-end scented candles to burn while you hunker down this winter, the beauty and mystique of hotel bars, and the self-diagnosis we all give ou...
Retail Therapy 001: Nannacore & Cigarettes
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first edition of Retail Therapy with Will deFries and Barrett Dudley, a bi-weekly podcast that will (normally) drop midweek on The Sunday Scaries ...
Dry January, Long Winters, Journaling, and More Listener Questions
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include Dry January vs. Damp January, finding motivation at work after the holidays, alarm clock methods, enduring lon...
2021 Year-in-Review, Sunday Resolutions, and At-Home New Year's Eve
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at some of Will's favorite moments on the podcast in 2021, some Sunday-esque New Year's resolutions for anyone looking to not fully commit...
The Ideal New Year's Eve, Long-Distance Friendship, Holiday Traditions, and More Listener Questions
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) packing for trips, the ideal New Year's Eve, favorite holiday traditions, favorite ca...
The 2021 Sunday Scaries Holiday Gift Guide with Barrett Dudley
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the success of last year's holiday gift guide, we've brought Barrett Dudley back to the program to discuss everything holiday gift-giving this y...
How To Use Holiday PTO, 2022 Health Food Trends, and How Will's Mom Spends Her Sundays
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode that closes with Will's mom joining the program to take us through her ideal Sunday. Will also discusses Whole Foods' health fo...
A Very Sally Thanksgiving
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will's wife, Sally, joins the show to talk all things Thanksgiving — where Thanksgiving ranks in her favorite holidays, favorite Thanksgiving tradit...
Spa Treatment Benefits, Goop's Ridiculous Gift Guide, and The Lost Crebit Card Meditation
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An explanation of why "spa circuits" are so relaxing, breaking down the most ridiculous items from Goop's Holiday Gift Guide, and a meditation for any...
Inexpensive Apartment Upgrades, Ranking Thanksgiving Dishes, Starting A Podcast, and More Listener Questions
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's listener questions include inexpensive ways to upgrade your apartment, 9-to-5 work culture, ranking traditional Thanksgiving dishes, favor...
The Best Two-Month Stretch of the Year, The Worst Group Dinner Conversations, and Aging Out of Cheap Cocktails
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The shame you feel when you realize you never drink vodka-sodas anymore, the five worst conversation starters to avoid at any group dinner, and a trib...
New York In The Fall, The Anatomy of a Sleepless Night, and Hot Cold-Weather Drinks
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The creative process behind the new Sunday Scaries scented candle New York In The Fall, the anxiety of waking up in the middle of the night and not be...
Murder Your Anxiety with Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell (Murder Book, The New Yorker)
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we love true crime as entertainment? What is it like to be a full-time cartoonist and author? Is there actually a "best" episode of Frasier? Th...
The Dreaded Quarter-Life Crisis, Ten Commandments of Dinner Parties, and Styling Crewneck Sweatshirts
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ranking the best (and worst) ways to wear a classic crewneck sweatshirt, rules for hosts and guests of dinner parties, and a look at something we all ...
Fall Activities, First Date Drink Orders, Soup Season, and More Listener Questions
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This monther's listener questions include (but are not limited to) a survey of the best soups, favorite styles of fall beer, the best fall fabrics, th...
Craft Beer Shopping, Fall Movie Wine Pairings, and Worth The Splurge: Black T-Shirts
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The thought process you go through while trying to shop for a fall craft beer, which high-end plain black t-shirts are worth your money, and pairing r...
Fall Scented Candles, Waxed Jackets, and Breaking Routine
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scented candle recommendations that will pair perfectly with your fall, a how-to on how to rewax your waxed jacket, and the benefits and anxiety of br...
The 2021 Fall Fashion Episode with Barrett Dudley
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Club Cool's own Barrett Dudley joins Will this week to discuss all things fall fashion — trends to look out for in 2021, the most anticipated Fall/W...
The 10-Minute Hungover Meditation
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and relax to the first iteration of Sunday Scaries Meditations. Whether you shouldn't have had that third martini last night or you woke up i...
Solo Vacations, Avoiding Going Out, Airport Fits, and More Listener Questions
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will answers a series of listener-submitted questions including (but not limited to) taking a solo vacation, iPhone home screens, things to do in Aspe...
Ramen, Worst Hungover Workouts, and Sunday Scaries: In The News
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A tribute to what may be the perfect Sunday comfort food, the four worst hungover workouts (and a viable alternative), and a look at a recent study do...
Espresso Martinis, The Five Most Relaxing TikToks, and The Anatomy of a Two-Day Hangover
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shop Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries (Use 'SCARIES' for a free coaster set) This week, Will dives into the five most ad...
The Five Stages of House Plants, Partying Like An Adult, and The Frasier Aesthetic
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The difference between partying in your mid-20s vs. partying as an adult, every emotion you feel while desperately trying to keep your new house plant...
The Best Songs to Cry To, Drinking Myths, and Bistro Vibes
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A playlist of songs that are likely to make me cry at any given moment, debunking a few myths about drinking, and the nostalgia of GQ's recent column ...
Foodie Television, $110 Scented Candles, and Listener Questions
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new edition of "Worth The Splurge" featuring Cire Trudon's luxury scented candles, the allure of food-driven television on a hungover Sunday, and li...
The Ten Commandments of Weddings, Perfection vs. Greatness, and Martha Stewart's Instagram
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at the world through the lens of Martha Stewart's Instagram account, The Ten Commandments of Wedding Season, and how we often stunt our person...
All About Interiors with Joyce Pickens (JDP Interiors)
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles-based interior designer Joyce Pickens joins us to discuss how to buy a couch that lasts longer than a year, rules for buying a rug that fi...
The Travel Episode with Katie Griffin (Luxe & Nyx)
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a rainy day in Northern Michigan, Will sits down with long-time friend and travel expert Katie Griffin. Founder and Chief Designer at Luxe & Ny...
Go-To Athleisure, Apartment Shopping, Comparison Anxiety, and More Listener Questions
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) go-to athleisure items, ranking brunch drinks, beating restlessness, Sunday tasks to ...
Therapy, Apartment Pools, and Worth The Splurge: Aesop Body Care
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down every single person you'll see at your apartment pool, whether or not the high price for Aesop products is worth it, and how The Soprano...
A Sunday in New York City (with Brett Merriman)
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s version of New York City is a different one. From the brownstones in Brooklyn to the tourists in Times Square, you’d be hard-pressed to...
A Sunday Conversation with Tim Howard
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary goalkeeper and soccer analyst Tim Howard joins Will this week to talk everything from his personal style, his passion for doing crossword pu...
Best Hungover Purchases, Feeling Stagnant at Work, Turning 30, and More Listener Questions
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) the best hungover purchases, beach bag necessities, splitting up chores with your par...
The Long Weekend Talk-Down, Ten Commandments of Vacation, and Summer Body Tips
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Sunday of a long weekend which means this podcast may be needed more than ever. But with summer upon us, Will brings some tips for getting yo...
The Zen of Fly Fishing with Charlie Schoennher (Black Dog River Guides)
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Schoenherr is a teacher and fly fishing guide in Colorado who recently started Black Dog Outfitters, a premier fly fishing outfitter and guide...
Burning Bridges, Spring Cocktail Recipes, and Patagonia Baggies
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The rising popularity of Patagonia Baggies and why they should be a staple in your summer wardrobe, spring cocktail recipes that aren't just Aperol Sp...
The One About Bachelor Parties with Madison Vessels (The Bach App)
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guys are notoriously terrible at planning and organizing. And that's never more evident than when the band gets back together for a trademark bachelor...
Moving In Together, Stress-Free Moving Tips, Small Indulgences, and More Listener Questions
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include (but are not limited to) stress-free tips for moving, choosing a bottle of wine to bring to someone's house fo...
The One About Bachelorette Parties
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more than twenty bachelorette parties under her belt, Sally deFries joins us this week to discuss all things bachelorette parties — the best de...
The Worst Monday Chores, Relocating For Work, and Online Habits
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Will dives into the absolute worst chores to leave yourself for Monday after having a lazy Sunday, how our online habits shape our lives, a...
The New Sunday Scaries Candle Line, Relaxing Instagram Follows, and The Best Naps
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A very special Sunday where Will unveils the brand new Vellabox x Sunday Scaries scented candle line including Sunday Scaries, Panic Room, Two-Day Han...
Ranking Airport Drinks, Best Sunday Albums, The 'Selfish Years' and More Listener Questions
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's listener questions, Will dives into ranking his favorite airport drinks, when the Scaries begin to creep in on Saturday instead of Sun...
Apartment Flexes, Boredom Beers, and Norwegian Hangover Anxiety
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to make your apartment look high-end without having to be rich, the beauty of a beer that's cracked for no other reason than pure boredom, and the...
Spring Scented Candles, Steam Showers, and The Temptation of Thursdays
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With spring in the air, Will decided to finally offer some spring scented candle recommendations. Additionally, discusses the addictive benefits of st...
Complaining About Work, Morning People, Post-Bender Decompressing, and More Listener Questions
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will takes some listener questions with regard to the ultimate way to decompress after an out-of-town bender, starting a job you don't love, complaini...
A Sunday Conversation with Dating & Relationship Coach Ashley Kelsch
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will was joined by Ashley Kelsch — a dating and relationship coach out of Austin, Texas — to discuss all things, well, dating. Ashley's unique app...
The One About Pregnancy
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will is joined by his wife, Sally, to discuss some important personal news — they're expecting a child. From discussing the expectations and realiti...
Quitting Your Job, Hungover 'Healthy' Choices, and Austin's Freeze
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode begins with the lay of the land when it comes to the horrific week in Austin and all around Texas. If you have the means to donate...
Stress Cleaning, The Ten Commandments of Working From Home, and Being Nice Online
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A look at why frantically cleaning can help reduce your stress, The Ten Commandments of Working From Home, and why you should consider being just a li...
Bar Cart Starter Tips, Nostalgic Emotions, Seasonal Cocktails, and More Listener Questions
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's listener questions, Will discusses his favorite cocktails by season, the filters used on the Sunday Scaries Instagram account, bedroo...
Work Spouses, Celebrity Morning Routines, and The Destructive Relaxation of TiktTok
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The various morning routines of celebrities like Queen Elizabeth and Martha Stewart, why relaxing videos on TikTok aren't as satisfying as we original...
The Interior Design Episode with Phil Battaglia
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Using their amateur interior design prowess, Phil Battaglia (of Club Cool) joins Will to field questions from listeners relating to all things interio...
Sunday Night Dates, Meditative Television, and Bathrobes
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should consider a robe for your next big luxury comfort investment, a look at two new shows bringing meditation to Netflix and HBO, and why Su...
The Anxiety of Text Purgatory, Staycation Relaxation, and Menubating
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The five stages of grief after sending a risky text message, the relaxation of scanning restaurant menus ahead of a night out, and a case for consider...
The Future of Sunday Scaries, Losing Motivation at Work, Dry January Tips, and More Listener Questions
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We start this year off with listener questions that include what's in store for Sunday Scaries in 2021, strategies for a Sunday morning grocery run, t...
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (Ft. Sally deFries)
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will's wife, Sally, joins him to talk all things New Year's. Whether or not New Year's Eve is actually overrated, the most popular New Year's resoluti...
Ten Commandments of Scented Candles, 2021 Wellness Trends, and Hot Toddies
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally happened — The Ten Commandments of Scented Candles. Additionally, Will discusses the history of hot toddies and dives into a list of po...
The 2020 Sunday Scaries Holiday Gift Guide
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident in-house style expert Barett Dudley joins us once again to discuss all things gifts as we dive headfirst into the holiday season. From pr...
Physical Insecurities, Imposter Syndrome, Sunday Spirals, and More Listener Questions
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shop the restocked Sunday Scaries Scented Candle Set: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries A series of listener-submitted questions including (but not limit...
Blackout Wednesday, British Country Clothing, and Weekend Warrior Syndrome
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shop the restocked Sunday Scaries Scented Candle Set: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries A look at the classic British countryside clothing staples you'v...
Incense 101, Goop's Overpriced Gift Guide, and Losing An Inspiration
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will breaks down his recent dip into the world of incense, goes through some of the most ridiculous items from Goop's holiday gift guides, and recount...
The Fall Food Episode with Kayla Haby (@thebitchinchef)
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla (also known as The Bitchin Chef) joins Will yet again to talk all things fall food — her Mount Rushmore of fall foods, F/Marry/Kill: Fall Food...
Cheating On Your Employer, Hungover IVs, Fall Footwear, and More Listener Questions
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a bunch of listener questions including (but not limited to) what's in my fall weekender bag, how to navigate a job you hate, applying for ...
Panic Room Worst-Case Scenarios, Personal Uniforms, and High-End Hand Soap
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to do a deep-dive into the "it" soaps of the world? Perfect, you'll love this week's episode. Will also discusses the uniforms of Steve Jo...
Getting Into Jazz Music, Overthinking Unfollowing People, and Corporate Workcations
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My lifelong trip of getting into jazz music (and how you should be doing it too), the thought process of unfollowing someone on Instagram, and the ter...
A (Very) Special Announcement, Bloody Marys, and Early Morning Productivity
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A very special announcement about the Sunday Scaries x Vellabox scented candle box, the history of Bloody Marys, and harnessing your productivity by f...
Favorite Fall Movies, Seasonal Depression, Sunday Dates, and More Listener Questions
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A bunch of listener questions — the best fall movies, the fall recipes I'm most excited to make, looking back at the writing I've done in the past, ...
The Fall Fashion Episode with Barrett Dudley
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With cooler weather on the horizon, Club Cool's Barrett Dudley joins Will to discuss all things fall fashion. Together they run through their Mount Ru...
The Five Stages of Waiting for a Package, Sleeping with the TV On, and In-Apartment Steaks
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The five stages of waiting for a package to arrive, the pros and cons of falling asleep with the television on, and how to prepare a steak in your apa...
A Sunday Conversation with Kayla Haby (@thebitchinchef)
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to cooking some good Sunday comfort food, look no further than this week's guest, Kayla Haby — also known as The Bitchin Chef. Friends...
Groutfits, Breakfast Teas, and Jam Bands
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A tribute to a staple of lazy Sundays — groutfits, a breakdown of the various types of breakfast teas, and why you should never miss a Sunday show (...
Fall Outfits, Candle Tips, Go-To Recipes, and More Fall-Themed Listener Questions
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month's fall-themed listener questions include my ideal fall outfit, the best seasonal beers and cocktails, how to stop your candles from tunneli...
A Hangover Safe Haven, Goop's Guide to Sunday Scaries, and Acting Impulsively
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A breakdown of Goop's 'Toolbox To Keep The Sunday Scaries At Bay,' why museums are an underrated place to nurse a nagging hangover, and why you should...
Charcuterie 101 with Sally, Worst People at Group Dinners, and Relaxing YouTube Videos
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin this week with the five worst people to get seated next to at a group dinner before exploring the relaxing world of YouTube meditation videos...
What's The Most Aesthetically Pleasing Summer Movie?
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From "Call Me By Your Name" to "Something's Gotta Give," this episode discusses the three most aesthetically pleasing summer movies for a night in. On...
Sunday Reads, Weed for Hangovers, Counseling, and More Listener Questions
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month's listener questions include my favorite "famous person" interaction, my go-to Peloton setup, thoughts on pre-marital counseling, how old i...
Martinis, Pre–Vacation Anxiety, and Setting Personal Goals
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brief homage and perspective on the classic martini, why I always seem to feel anxious in the days leading up to a vacation, and checking in on some...
Celebrity Hangover Cures, Group Photo Tips, and Demi Moore's Bathroom
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to take group photos for people without being asked to re-do it, the various hangover cures used by celebrities from Hugh Grant to Khloe Kardashia...
Getting Micromanaged, Small Apartments, Phone Cases, and More Listener Questions
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's listener questions include (but are not limited to) my go-to deli sandwich orders, how I got into European soccer, tips for living in a sm...
This Episode Smells Like A Goop Candle
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Three summer scented candle recommendations ranging from Big Sur to orgasms and whether or not multitasking actually helps or increases productivity. ...
Five (More) Stories About Starting A Relationship In Quarantine
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the heel's of last week's episode describing the budding relationships of real listeners in quarantine, we return this week with five more stories ...
Five Stories About Starting A Relationship In Quarantine
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Modern-day dating is hard enough, but things got even harder when we were all self-isolating during quarantine. In this week's episode, we go through ...
What Scents Have You Been Vibing Lately?
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An array of questions from you, the listener. This week's questions include favorite liquors to sip on a Sunday night, future collaborations, the best...
A Lesson in Rosé, The Perfect Playlist, and The Dangers of Comparison
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A crash course in the different types of rosés you'll be buying all summer, how to curate the perfect playlist, and the danger of comparing yourself ...
The Benefits of Houseplants, Coffee vs. Tea, and Yuppie Lawn Games
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should run (not walk) to go buy more houseplants for your place, the benefits of replacing your coffee habit with tea, and a somewhat-ranking ...
The Oral History of Sunday Scaries
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The history behind The Sunday Scaries Podcast as it exists today. From starting my first Tumblr page in 2013 to recording my first episode, there were...
Living With Your Parents, Isolation Realizations, Farmer's Markets, and More Listener Questions
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Answering listener questions including (but not limited to) tips for moving out of your parents' house, favorite quarantine meals, The Five Languages ...
A Sunday Conversation with Greta Titelman
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've followed Greta Titelman for years. From her podcast Lady Lovin' to her hilarious Instagram characters, her talent and comedy span far and wide. T...
Meditation 101 With Peloton's Aditi Shah
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aditi Shah is someone I've been listening to all through quarantine. As a meditation and yoga instructor for Peloton, Aditi has practiced meditation a...
A Sunday Conversation with Kate Kennedy, Host of Be There In Five
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Kennedy does it all — a podcast host, an author, and even a doormat mogul. Whether she's discussing something at length on her podcast Be There...
Worst Sunday Texts, Spring Scented Candle Recommendations, and Dos & Don'ts of Zoom Calls
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The absolute worst texts to get on a hungover Sunday, three spring scented candle recommendations to usher you into summer, and the dos and don'ts of ...
iPhone Photography, Changing Careers, Quarantine Dating, and More Listener Questions
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first-ever completely unscripted episode, Will answer some listener questions about his favorite comfort foods from growing up, the best tradit...
The Coronavirus Rut, Unwritten Rules of Venmo, and The Anxiety of Adult Friendship
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The rut some of us may be finding ourselves in amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, the anxiety-inducing process of making new friends in your late 20s and e...