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Work From Home Essentials, Moving In Together, Candle Alternatives, and More Listener Questions
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Answering a series of listener questions that include (but are not limited to) minimalist design, scented candle alternatives, changes I'd like to mak...
Quarantine-Approved Binge-Watches, Amateur Drinking Holidays, and A Sunday Conversation
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, three television shows that are both quarantine and Panic Room-approved and a ranking of the most amateur drinking holidays. ...
10 Things ‘Successful’ People Do On Sunday Nights, The Millennial Aesthetic, and Happiness Inventory
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down Business Insider's "10 Things Successful People Do on Sunday Nights," exploring the newly-coined term "The Millennial Aesthetic," and ta...
The One About Getting Married
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally deFries joins Will to discuss everything that went into their wedding from last week in Laguna Beach. The best, the worst, the stresses, the dre...
The Monday Scaries, Iced Coffee, and When To Show Up
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the Sunday Scaries bleed into Monday, why iced coffee is a year-round drink, and the perfect time to show up to every event in your life. * * * ...
In-Flight Essentials, Splurge Purchases, Living with Your Parents, and More Listener Questions
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A series of questions from you, the listeners — hobbies I just don't have time for, finding your voice as a writer, most (and least) expensive splur...
Xanax, Kicking Bad Habits, and Pride
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taking Xanax and the stigma that surrounds it, curing even the worst of habits, and taking a moment to reflect on pride — both in yourself and in ot...
The Ten Commandments Of Group Trips, Netflix's Goop Lab, and 22 Questions
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rules that everyone should follow whenever they go on a group trip, a review of Netflix's newest series 'The Goop Lap with Gwyneth Paltrow,' and a rap...
16 Ways To Actually Cure Your Anxiety
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is hard to describe. It's so tailored to the person feeling it that it almost seems unfair to give it one single definition. This week, we hea...
Larry David, Almond Milk, and Listener Questions
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Larry David's style philosophy, Gwyneth Paltrow's now-famous "Vagina Candle," and why we should be drinking less almond milk. We also go through some ...
The State of Sunday Scaries, Dinner Parties, and Being Alone
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The reason dinner parties aren't what they used to be, why being alone isn't all that bad, and the state of The Sunday Scaries Podcast as we go into t...
A (Small) Announcement
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A (small) announcement regarding the next couple weeks of The Sunday Scaries Podcast. * * * Shop Sunday Scaries: www.sunday-scaries.com/shop Sunday...
A Sunday Well Spent: Conversations with Former Guests
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From chefs to Microsoft executives to artists, there was no shortage of guests on The Sunday Scaries Podcast in 2019. This week, we take a leisurely s...
20s vs. 30s, Modern Love, Working From Home, and Other Listener Questions
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Questions from you, the listeners. This week's questions included tote bags, nostalgic television shows, the difference between your 20s and 30s, the ...
12 People On What Led Them To Their Big Breaks
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hu...
The Post-Thanksgiving Talk-Down, A Holiday Plea, and How To Perfectly Cook Duck
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Become A Better Chef with Jake Kalick, Co-Founder of Made In
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, startin...
Long-Distance Break-Ups, Coping With Seasonal Depression, & The Perfect Cheeseboard
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A series of questions from you, the listeners. How I'd describe my personal aesthetic, coping with seasonal depression, implementing aspects of hygge ...
9 People Describe What’s Stopping Them From Quitting Their Miserable Jobs
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has worked a job they've hated. A miserable boss. Remedial tasks. Unreliable coworkers. Zero upward mobility. Unfortunately, the solution to ...
Five Hangover Myths, Going "California Sober," and Acceptance
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Five alleged hangover cures that definitely won't cure your hangover, a dissection of the newly coined term "California Sober," and why acceptance is ...
A Crash Course In Corporate Mindfulness with Gloria Chan
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Scariest Sunday I've Ever Had, Best Fall Movies, Style Inspiration, and Other Listener Questions
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
10 People Explain Why They're Single
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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'r...
The One About Internet Friends
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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? Thi...
A Sunday Conversation with Ryan Arnold, Wine Director
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Ryan Arnold, the Wine Director for McGuire Moorman Hospitality in Austin, Texas. Together we discussed his unique career path, hi...
12 People On How To Make Friends As Adults
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 daun...
Terrible Bosses, Best Fall Clothes, Working For Yourself, and Other Listener Questions
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sunday Conversation with Margaret Williams, Editor of Tribeza
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will sits down with Margaret Williams, the Editor of Tribeza — an Austin-based magazine focused on art, food, travel, style, and more. Margaret is a...
Fall Scented Candles, Skincare Brands, and Valuing Friendship Over Money
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fall scented candle recommendations, three beauty and skincare brands that will help your skin without hurting your wallet, and a case for valuing fri...
13 People Describe The Biggest Risks They've Ever Taken
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your life is defined by the risks you take. Whether it's quitting a job with nothing in the pipeline or talking to the future love-of-your-life at the...
A Sunday Conversation with Sam Dumas, Head of Brand at Chappy
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Dumas is the Head of Brand at Chappy, a social connection app on a mission to end the stereotyping of gay men in dating and friendship, one connec...
A Sunday Conversation with Will Bryant, Artist
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will Bryant is an artist based in Austin, Texas. I sat down with him to discuss his creative process, where he gets his inspiration, the value of ment...
Job Hunting, Non-Alcoholic Hangover Drinks, Alone Time, and Other Listener Questions
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A series of listener questions from you, the listener. The perfect music to cook to, where the photos on the Sunday Scaries Instagram account come fro...
A Sunday Conversation with Todd Duplechan, Chef and Restaurateur
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and restaurateur Todd Duplechan joins to discuss the opening of his new restaurant Vixen's Wedding, his journey as a chef, the history of Indian/...
15 People Admit Their Biggest Source of Anxiety (And How They Cope With It)
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a naturally anxious person or not, there's something in everyone's life that they'd like to fix. This week, 15 listeners chimed in on w...
Getting Out of Plans, The Worst People To Travel With, and The Most Relaxing Sports on TV
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A series of excuses for getting out of plans, the absolute worst people you'll stumble upon in an airport, and the most relaxing sports to unwind to o...
Apartment Aesthetic, Style Rules, Long Weekend Sundays, and Other Listener Questions
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A series of questions from you, the listeners. The pressure you feeling leading up to getting engaged, the anxiety of starting your own business, fash...
Boris & Sam — A Short Love Story
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom and Sam recently moved into the building. Elizabeth and Boris were soon to follow. The story of one bench, two people, and a New York Times tote b...
Chronic Workplace Stress, Summer Scented Candles, and Reading The Newspaper
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why "chronic workplace stress" is something you need to be aware of on the job, three summer scented candle recommendations for your personal Panic Ro...
15 People on How They Met The Love of Their Life
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Drunk doing karaoke. Secretly dating behind co-workers' backs. Working at the same coffee shop together. There's no shortage of ways to meet the love ...
A Sunday Conversation with Naomi Seifter, Founder of Picnik
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Seifter spent a year in India, has a meditation room in her office, and is suspicious of fad diets. But most notably, she founded Picnik, an Aus...
A Sunday Conversation with Amanda Rockman, Pastry Chef and Culinary Director
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Rockman is the Culinary Director of New Waterloo in Austin, Texas. She's also a classically trained pastry chef, winner of 'Beat Bobby Flay,' a...
How I Broke Up With My Phone
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At my peak, I was spending more than six hours on my phone every single day. But over the last month, I've managed to reduce that number to under two ...
"Getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to me."
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most paralyzing feelings is when your professional career feels in jeopardy. Twelve people share their stories of getting let go from their...
Eliminating Post-Vacation Anxiety, Explaining Sunday Scaries, and More Netflix Suggestions
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Three steps to take to immediately eliminate post-vacation anxiety, how to explain Sunday Scaries to everyone you know, and reviews of 'Huge in France...
A Sunday Conversation with Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer at Microsoft
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Panos Panay is the Chief Product Officer at Microsoft and the "father" of the Microsoft Surface line of products. He's also a father of four with a hi...
Moving In With Your Significant Other, Spring Cocktails, and Other Listener Questions
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Questions from you, the listeners. The worst hangover symptom of them all, the ideal Sunday sandwich, best cabernets under $20, moving in with your si...
Faking Busy at Work, How I Take My Coffee, and Losing Friends
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some tactics to help you appear busy at work while you actually do nothing, how I take my coffee (and a small tutorial on Aeropresses), and the feelin...
The Ten Commandments of Open Bars, Video Games, And 'Catastrophe'
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The dos and don'ts of attending a wedding with an open bar, where video games fit in to my new Sunday routine, and a tribute to my new favorite show, ...
A Sunday Conversation with Alex Reichek, Food Blogger and Brand Consultant
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with food blogger and brand consultant Alex Reichek. We discuss starting your own blog, moving to a new city, her favorite food cities,...
Ranking Streaming Services, Feeling Inadequate, Spring Candles, and Other Listener Questions
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An array of listener questions — the best wick trimmers, underrated Panic Room must-haves, jazz, the stress of raising a dog, hangovers after 30, re...
The One About Getting Engaged
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two people, two perspectives, two sides of the story. Kyle Bandujo got engaged the same weekend I did but neither of us had any idea. Sally, my now-fi...
The Thought Process Of A Hungover Sunday Night, Charcoal Toothpaste, and Springtime
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The inner monologue of going through a sleepless hungover night, what it's like to use charcoal toothpaste, and the slog that is springtime with cold ...
Why Not Quit Drinking?
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I received a message from a listener that simply asked, "Why not quit drinking?" And I thought it was an absolutely valid question. As I tossed around...
Organic Deodorants, Lightroom Presets, and Having A Good Cry
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should consider making the switch to organic deodorants, the Instagram-filtering technique that's taking over influencers everywhere, and why ...
The Ten Commandments of Group Dinners, Becoming a Morning Person, and Celery Juice
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A breakdown of how to act (and how *not* to act) at group dinners, steps to becoming a morning person, and why you shouldn't adopt the recent health t...
Anxiety Stories
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode contains two real-life stories about anxiety as written by listeners. These stories, while heavy, illustrate the way anxiety and d...
The Best/Worst Hangover Cities, Sunday Reads, Meditation Tips, and Other Listener Questions
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tackling an array of listener questions ranging from the best and worst hangover cities, go-to drinks and meals for Sundays, the best hungover workout...
Quitting Your Job, Dry January, and an Instagrammable Sleep Aid
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The pains that go along with quitting a job, some thoughts to those partaking in Dry January, and an explanation of "moon milk" — an Instagrammable ...
A Sunday Conversation with Michelle Wie, Professional Golfer
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with LPGA Tour golfer and U.S. Open Champion Michelle Wie to discuss a little-known fact about her — she's a massive foodie. From her foo...
A Sunday Conversation with Victoria, An Anonymous Internet Writer
06 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria writes anonymously online, yet she has cultivated a rabid audience of people who love her writing despite not knowing exactly who she is. Whe...
The One About Hangovers
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of New Year's Eve, a compilation episode featuring the best of all things hangover — untraditional brunch drinks, qualities of the perfect ...
Group Text Etiquette, Charcuterie Boards, and John Mayer's Current Mood
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should be watching John Mayer's new Instagram Live show 'Current Mood,' a breakdown of the meats you'll see on a standard charcuterie board, a...
A Guide To New Year's Eve, Aprés Ski Beers, and My Christmas List
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What you *should* be doing on New Year's Eve instead of going out, four Christmas gifts that are perfect for your Panic Room, and the glory of the apr...
Hygge, Working From Home, and Relaxing Norwegian Television
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The pros and cons of working from home, an explanation for the Scandinavian practice of Hygge, and Slow TV — the relaxing Norwegian television shows...
A Sunday Conversation with Sally Jung, My Girlfriend
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Will's girlfriend, Sally, joins him to talk about her ideal Sunday, the worst Scaries she's ever had, what's in her refrigerator, and what her life ma...
Phone Addiction, Guilty Pleasures, and Aromatherapy
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you addicted to your iPhone? Should you feel guilty for watching all five seasons of 'Younger' on Hulu in three weeks? How does aromatherapy work?...
The One About Loss, Change, and Moving Forward
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On loss, change, and reconciliation. * * * Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday....
Relocating To A New City, Picking Up An Old Hobby, and Getting A Dog
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tips for relocating to a new city for work, why you should take some time to reignite your passion for an old hobby, and the benefits of getting a dog...
Portrait Mode, Curing The Monday Blues, and Health Foods I Hate
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What to do at work when your Sunday Scaries turn into Monday Blues, a tutorial on how to get the most out of your portrait mode photos, and three heal...
Fall Red Wine Guide, Rugby Shirts, and A Relaxing Netflix Suggestion
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your entry-level guide to fall red wines from a dude who's watched 'Somm' on Netflix twice, a tribute to rugby shirts, and why you should be watching ...
Listener Questions, Weighted Blankets, and Whole Foods Hangover Heaven
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new Whole Foods opened in Washington D.C. that has everything your hangover needs, why you should be buying a weighted blanket, and listener questio...
Anxiety Triggers, Untraditional Brunch Drinks, and Old Friends
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A breakdown of untraditional brunch drinks that aren't bloody marys or mimosas, a number of things that will bring on Sunday Scaries out of nowhere, a...
The One About Romantic Comedies
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How my love affair with romantic comedies began, the golden era of mid-90s rom-coms, and why today's modern movies simply don't live up to 'When Harry...
Anxiety Stories, Sleep Hacks, and The Worst Parties To Attend in Your 20s
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listener-submitted stories about things that make them anxious, an app that will save you from sleepless nights, and the worst post-grad parties to at...
Rules For Drinking on Sundays, Fall Style, and Cheese Plates
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ten Commandments of Drinking on Sunday, the elements of a perfect cheese plate, and the nostalgia behind why fall clothing is the absolute best. ...
The Most Anxious Nights of the Year, The Best New Brunch Drink, and Seasonal Depression
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A ranking of the most anxiety-inducing nights of the year, discussing Seasonal Affective Disorder, and why you should consider the "Loaded Tecate" nex...
Sunday Night Dinners, Butter Coffee, and Fall Scented Candles
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The tradition of Sunday night family dinners, how to make butter coffee, and three scented candles that are perfect for fall. * * * Helix Mattresses...
Foreign Hangover Cures, Anxiety-Reducing Apps, and Sunday Productivity
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How just a dose of productivity can reduce your Scaries, the strangest hangover cures from Europe, and the role of anxiety-reducing iPhone apps. * * ...
Athleisure, Hiding Work Hangovers, and Hometowns
19 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why the "athleisure" trend is the perfect Sunday wardrobe, how to hide it at work when you overdid it the night before, and going home. * * * Sunday...
Long Distance Relationships, The Worst Things To Lose While Drunk, and Charcoal Drinks
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Three keys to surviving a long distance relationship, the absolute worst things to lose after a night out, and an explanation for a health food fad —...
Sunday Routines, Vacation Guilt, and Taking The Early Flight Home
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of my Sunday routine, why you should always take the early flight home after a big weekend, and all the reasons you shouldn't feel guil...
The Best Music For Sunday Nights, Fad Diets, and Sunday Happy Hour
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The unspoken benefits of fad diets like Whole30(besides weight loss), why you should embrace the early Sunday night happy hour, and the best music to ...
Hungover Insomnia, How To Take The Perfect Nap, and The Best Sleep Aids
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why it's so hard to fall asleep when you're hungover, the best sleep aids, and how to take the perfect nap. Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/s...
Brunch Fads, Scented Candle Recommendations, and Why Meal Prepping Sucks
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why meal prepping kind of sucks, scented candle recommendations under $50, and the newest fad in brunch. Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sund...
Side Hustles, Nighttime Skin Routines, and Hungover Horniness
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How a side hustle can change your life, nighttime skin routines, and why you get horny when you're hungover. Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/...
The Most Relaxing Shows on Netflix, Retail Therapy, and Instagram Filters
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which shows to watch on Netflix on Sunday nights, using retail therapy as a hangover cure, and how to perfectly filter an Instagram. Sunday Scaries T...
The Perfect Hangover Food, Curing Face Puffiness, and The Worst Sunday Netflix Shows
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Which shows you should avoid on Netflix on Sunday night, how to cure face puffiness, and the perfect hangover food that you’re not currently eating....
Day Drinking, Avoiding Instagram on Sundays, and Trimming Your Wicks
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should be trimming the wicks on your scented candles, how to day drink without dying, and avoiding Instagram on Sunday night. Sunday Scaries ...
Welcome To The Panic Room
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The origins of the Sunday Scaries and a walk through The Panic Room. Sunday Scaries Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries Instagram: ...
Welcome To The Sunday Scaries Podcast
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Will deFries, The Sunday Scaries Podcast is your cure for the Sunday blues — the anxiety that sets in on Sunday nights with the impending ...