Beck and Call

This will be the final episode of the Beck & Call Podcast for the foreseeable future! Tune in to hear about Merritt's decision to step back from podcasting and what's next for her. Thank you to all of you who have listened over the last two years - your support has meant the world! Connect with Merritt on Instagram @merrittbeck, on her blog Merritt-Beck.com or by signing up for her newsletter!

This week's episode is a continuation from last week's Q&A! Merritt answers listener questions about whether I actually get dressed every day, how I feel about certain assumptions people make about me, how to develop confidence in yourself, ideas of things to do with your friends that don't revolve around alcohol or food, and so much more! Merritt also shares several new recs & reviews, including the new influencer book everyone's talking about and one of the cutest movies she's seen in a long while. Thanks to Beis and AG1 for sponsoring this week's episode! Enjoy a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five free AG1 travel packs by visiting drinkAG1.com/beckandcall Visit BeisTravel.com/BeckandCall to enjoy 15% off site wide on their amazing luggage and travel accessories!

It's been awhile since we've done a Q&A around here, so for this and next week, Merritt is tackling listener questions on all kinds of topics... from her upcoming stay in New York this fall, to the latest in her backyard squirrel/cat drama, to where she is with alcohol and her diet, we're getting into the nitty gritty. She also spends a lot of time recapping her weekend in Austin and reviewing her stay at the Commodore Perry Estate, so she ends up only getting to a handful of the listener questions, hence the need for a part two. At the top of the episode, Merritt also reviews the final season of Never Have I Ever, her thoughts on the show Single Drunk Female, and more! Thanks to this week's sponsors, ZOCDOC and Jenni Kayne! Find your forever pieces at JenniKayne.com/BeckandCall and use code BECKANDCALL for 15% off your order! Go to ZOCDOC.com/BeckandCall and download the ZOCDOC app for free! Then find and book and top rated doctor today - many are available within 24 hours. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Waterloo Flavored Still Water, Commodore Perry, Lutie's, Austin Proper, Sammie's Italian, Dirty Bill's, Tiny Boxwood's, Single Drunk Female, Never Have I Ever, Black Mirror Season 6.

In this week's episode, Merritt is traveling back in time to pour through her memories from summers at Camp Mystic! She discusses how valuable the experience was for her as a youth and why she thinks it's a great idea for all children, and she shares some of her favorite memories and traditions from Mystic. From the activities she took to the cabins she was in, you'll hear all about it! At the top of the episode she shares about her fun weekend ahead, as well as the one just passed - a review of Heather McMahan's Comeback Tour, and a bunch of new TV/movie recs & reviews! Thanks to this week's sponsors, Athletic Greens and Beis! Get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall for this exclusive offer! Enjoy 15% off your purchase at beistravel.com/beckandcall MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Commodore Perry Estate, Nobu, Heather McMahan's Comeback Tour, XO Kitty on Netflix, There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane on MAX, Jury Duty on Amazon Prime, The Idol on MAX, Reality on MAX, Tell Me Everything (Minka Kelly's Memoir), Camp Mystic

In this week's episode, Merritt shares listener's funny and/or embarrassing travel stories! From a Las Vegas "flood" to a stitch-y situation in Italy, you won't want to miss these confessions. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a recap of her relaxing Memorial Day Weekend, plus several new recs & reviews for you to take note of! THANKS TO OLIVE & JUNE AND COZY EARTH FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE! Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System at OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall Enjoy up to 35% off site wide on CozyEarth.com with code BECKANDCALL MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: The Charles, Parigi, Summer 2023 Capsule Wardrobe, Missing on Netflix, The Son on Netflix, The Murders at White House Farm on MAX, Smartless On The Road on Max, Paris Hilton's memoir

In this week's episode, Merritt is breaking down every detail of her trip to Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and Cordoba! From where she stayed and a review of the hotels, to her favorite activities and the shops where she scored big, don't miss this ep if you're planning a trip down south! Head to merritt-beck.com for a more in-depth recap, photos and more from the Iguazu portion of her trip! Merritt also shares two new TV and movies recs, plus a little personal/business news at the end of the episode. THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, ZOCDOC & ATHLETIC GREENS! Go to Zocdoc.com/BeckandCall and download the Zocdoc app for free! Then find and book a top rated doctor today - most are available within 24 hours! Get a free one year supply of immune supporting Vitamin C and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Head to athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to redeem this offer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Love & Death, Maybe I Do, Hotel Das Cataratas, Mio Buenos Aires, Alvear Palace, Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau, Sotto Voce, Casa Lopez, Silva y Mario, Frenkel's, Rossi & Caruso, Delge, Antigua Tejeduria Argentina, Guayascate Lodge by Hayes & Hayes Outfitters,

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down for a chat with former Executive Editor of HarpersBazaar.com and co-founder of swimwear brand, Stylest, Joyann King! Joyann shares how she got her foot in the door in the world of fashion publishing, from the program she took that inspired her career path, to the things she did to make herself stand out for informational interviews. You'll hear whether The Devil Wears Prada got it right, as well as how her style was influenced while she worked at various publications! Then the two move onto to discussing Stylest, the amazing swimwear brand Joyann co-founded and launched last year. From how the genius and groundbreaking idea came about, to how they found and sourced the perfect fabric, Joyann shares lots of great behind-the-scenes details of what it was like to go from working in fashion media to launching her own business and designing products. THANKS TO COZY EARTH AND ATHLETIC GREENS FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE! Enjoy a free one-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to access this exclusive offer. Enjoy up to 35% off site wide at CozyEarth.com with code BECKANDCALL at checkout! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ciclo at the Four Seasons Austin, J. Carver's, Tiny Boxwood's, David Kurio Designs (Florist), Anastasia Strate (Photographer), Workin' Moms on Netflix, Queen Charlotte on Netflix, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

In this week's episode, Merritt interviews wardrobe stylist and personal shopper, Candace M. Read (@candacemread)! They discuss how she and her clients figure out their personal style when working together, the core pieces Candace believes everyone should have in their wardrobe, and what Candace *really* thinks about the whole capsule wardrobe craze! They also chat about Candace's past life in pageantry, her experience interning for the New York City Ballet, what it was like growing up with three sisters, her favorite non-alcoholic spirits, and so much more! It's such a fun chat that features a little something for everyone. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a recap of her weekend entertaining and hosting her cousin who was visiting from out of town, the movie she saw that she absolutely LOVED, and some other solid recs & reviews. THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, OLIVE & JUNE AND BEIS! Visit OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall for 20% off your first Mani System! Visit BeisTravel.com/BeckandCall to enjoy 15% off your purchase! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Clifton Club, Odelay, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, Shinsei, Breadwinners, Tiny Beautiful Things on Hulu, Firefly Lane on Netflix, From on Epix/Amazon Prime, Fresh Sugar Lip Polish

In this week's episode, Merritt breaks down every detail from her recent trip to the Big Apple! Find out what she packed, where she ate, who she saw, what she bought and everything in between. You'll also hear a review of where she stayed and the off-broadway show, Titanique! Follow on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for an episode visual guide! At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a few short but sweet recs & reviews, including the new podcast she's obsessed with, the music she's playing on repeat, and the new TV show she finished in just a couple of days. THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, COZY EARTH AND JENNI KAYNE! Enjoy 35% off site wide at CozyEarth.com when you use code BECKANDCALL Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/BeckandCall with code BECKANDCALL MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Suki Waterhouse, Don't Look For Me by Wendy Walker, Shameless Podcast, The Diplomat on Netflix, The Marlton, Waverly Inn, The Lowell, Jolene, Cafe Panna, Saint Theo's, American Bar, Hudson Clearwater, Maman, Pastis, Titanique, Charlie Bird, Match 65, Cucina Alba, Magnolia Bakery, Bagel Pub

In this week's short-but-sweet episode, Merritt tells a story about a recent couple of dates she had, and the revelation that came about after some uncertainty she had about it. She also delves deep into the TV series she can't stop watching, Alone, and discusses what she would take with her if she were dropped somewhere remote and expected to survive alone in the wild. You'll also hear the usual weekend recap, but otherwise it's a cool and quick episode since she was heading off to New York right after she recorded this episode! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to obtain this offer. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Carbone Vino, The Charles, Ride with Mary Beth Barone and Benito Skinner, Alone on Netflix, On Purpose Episode with Jay Shetty and Matthew Hussy Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast for behind-the-scenes podcast stuff, and @merrittbeck for fashion, travel and lifestyle content!

Before listening to this episode, be sure to go back and listen to episode #32, Gone But Not Forgotten! I talk all about my experience with loss, processing grief, how losing my father at a young age impacted my life, and answer a bunch of listener questions on the subject. One year later, on the 17th anniversary of my dad's death, I am reflecting a bit more on the topic of grief, loss and how I'm feeling about everything now. I also share some suggestions from listeners for things that have helped them process their own grief, things that friends have done that helped them after a loss, and more. THANKS TO ZOCDOC FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE! Visit ZocDoc.com/BeckandCall to download the ZocDoc app for free - then find and book a top rated doctor today! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Flo's Wine Bar, Allday Pizza, Maudie's, Qi, My new website + branding!!, Gadabout Creative, Lela Rose, Murder Mystery 2, Waco - American Apocalypse (Netflix), The Stranger (Netflix), Tetris (Apple TV), BEEF (Netflix), Golden Girl by Elin Hildebrand

In this week's episode I chat with friend and fellow influencer, Liz Adams (@lizadams)! Liz is the voice behind the fashion and lifestyle blog, Hello Adams Family, and the co-founder of Olive Lane. Liz and I go way back to the early days of blogging, so in this episode we discuss how she got into the business of content creation, her thoughts on how the influencer industry has changed for better or worse (subscriptions, algorithms, changing mediums!), and we reminisce about the things we used to take so seriously that you just have to laugh at now. If you're at all interested in content creators or the influencer industry, you'll love this episode! THANKS TO ATHLETIC GREENS FOR SPONSORING THIS WEEK'S EPISODE! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to redeem this offer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Wellmania, Yellowjackets, Daisy Jones & The Six Have a question, comment or suggestion for a future episode? Email info@beckandcallpodcast.com! Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck!

This week episode is a fun, easy breezy chat about some recent discoveries and favorite things, and I'm also sharing a roundup of items I've influenced my followers to buy over the years that you just can't live without! From the best bras in all the land to the blush I recently purchased and can't stop wearing, you're sure to discover a few new things to add to your shopping cart. At the top of the episode, I recap a very busy and social weekend, and share a few new solid recs & reviews! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE! Enjoy 20% off your first mani kit when you visit OliveandJune.com/BeckandCall MENTIONED IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Sachet, Beverley's, Katy Trail Ice House, Shinsei, Ramble Room, Class of '07 on Amazon Prime, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent on Hulu, The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand, Big Ass Luxuries, Ohuhu 5-in-1 Curling Wand, Schutz Ully Sandals, Tom Ford Lipstick in Spanish Pink and Pink Dusk, Goldsign Astley Jeans, Joe's Jeans Cleo Pants, Massimo Dutti Mules, NARS Blush in Tempted, CALM Magnesium Gummies, CoverGirl ClumpCrusher Mascara, Spanx Breast of Both Worlds Bra, Natori bras, Giant Tennis Ball for dogs, Wacoal's Red Carpet Strapless Bra, Peloton Tread, Lululemon Align Leggings with Pockets, Lex Fine Jewelry Diana Ear Climbers, Krewe's Webster Sunglasses, Neulash, Khaite jeans, The Sculpt Society

This week Merritt sits down (in Dallas, not over Zoom for once!!) with food blogger and recipe developer extraordinaire, and 2x New York Times Bestselling cookbook author, Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish! We discuss how she got into food blogging in the first place, how recipe development works, what it was like creating her two cookbooks and more recently, her journey into consumer product goods with Sidedish, her new collection of versatile dressings! Alex shares several great tips for aspiring home chefs, including what spices she uses most, her favorite kitchen tools and utensils, how to get your kids involved in helping out around the kitchen, and so much more! Follow Alex on Instagram @TheDefinedDish, order her cookbooks The Defined Dish and The Comfortable Kitchen, and shop her new label Sidedish at GetSideDish.com! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, PROSE AND ATHLETIC GREENS! Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order by visiting Prose.com/beckandcall Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to redeem this offer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Clifton Club, Joanna Czech, La Duni, The Glory on Netflix, ANON PLS. Follow along on Instagram @beckandcallpodcast and @merrittbeck! Have a question, comment or suggestion? Email info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

I may be out of school, but that doesn't mean I can't reminisce on the good old times of my college years! In this week's episode, I'm reflecting on simpler times when all we had to worry about was getting good grades and getting drunk... and most importantly, spring break! I share a few personal spring break shenanigans, as well as a trip to Vegas that went horribly, horribly wrong. I also share a handful of listener submissions, from the funny to the downright terrifying. This episode is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, but it's fun nonetheless! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, ZOCDOC AND JENNI KAYNE! Go to Zocdoc.com/BeckandCall and download the Zocdoc app for free, then find and book a top rated doctor today!  Enjoy 15% off your purchase at JenniKayne.com/BeckandCall when you use code BECKANDCALL at checkout! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Odelay, My interview with Megan Roup, Joanna Czech, Shinsei, Ramble Room, A Man Called Otto, Now & Then, You (Season 4 on Netflix), The Resort on Peacock, Orgain Chocolate Protein Shakes, Instant Pot Rice Cooker Have a question or a submission for a future episode? Email it to info@beckandcallpodcast.com!

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with jewelry designer and tastemaker, Nicola Bathie McLaughlin (@nicolabathiemclaughlin) to chat about all things entrepreneurship and owning your style! We discuss how she launched her eponymous jewelry label, her aspirational personal style and incredible eye for interiors, her thoughts about being an influencer and boundaries around social media, and she answers a ton of questions about running and owning her own business while being a wife and mom of three. This episode is filled with great info for aspiring entrepreneurs, influencers or anyone with an interest in fashion, interiors and design! You can shop Nicola's jewelry at nicolabathie.com! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to take advantage of this great offer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Fortune House, La Duni, This Is Where I Leave You (Netflix), Triangle of Sadness (Hulu), History of the World Part II (Hulu), The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling Podcast

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses your assumptions about influencers and the influencer industry - from press packages and handling taxes, to having a poor work/life balance and whether you actually make real money doing this as a job, Merritt responds to each assumption from her perspective as a decade-long blogger and a former employee of an affiliate marketing company. Listen til the end for a special final segment on dating apps and the worst profile prompts Merritt and her listeners have come across! If you're looking for transparency, you'll get it here. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares some highs and lows from her week including being stuck in a stairwell during a dinner out, an encounter with an aggressive dog, one failed and one successful recipe she made, and more! Plus you'll hear the latest reviews for the various TV shows and movies she's been watching the last week.  THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE! Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System when you visit oliveandjune.com/beckandcall MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon by The Chunky Chef, Park House, Restoration Hardware, Murdaugh Murders on Netflix, The Strays on Netflix, Old on HBOMAX, Hello, Tomorrow! on Apple TV, We Have a Ghost on Netflix, Shadow & Bone on Netflix

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with retired party girl turned relatable therapist and author, Amanda E. White (@therapyforwomen), to discuss all things alcohol. Whether you're currently sober, sober curious, or just interested in reevaluating your relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you! We chat about the various health impacts alcohol consumption (even just one drink!!) has on our bodies and minds, how to figure out whether drinking in moderation or staying sober is right for you, how to approach social activities like dating and celebrating when sober, and so much more. From setting boundaries to changing how you practice "self care", Amanda shares so many great insights for anyone considering a sober lifestyle! Buy her book and workbook, Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide To Creating A Sober Life You Love. THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, ATHLETIC GREENS! Athletic Greens - Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! Just visit athleticgreens.com/beckandcall to claim this offer! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey, The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, Somebody That I Used To Know on Amazon Prime, About Fate on Netflix, Sharper on Apple TV, La Brea on Peacock and Hulu, Grey's Anatomy on ABC

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a peek behind the curtain of her life! Earlier this week she shared a blog post called 35 Things You Might Not Know About Me, and in this episode she'll be expanding on some of those revelations. From her high school history (there was a punk phase!) and how different she and her sister are, to some of her quirks, strengths and weaknesses, this episode is an easy breezy chat and a fun way for you to get to know Merritt a little better. At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her weekend per usual, and then shares a bunch of new recs & reviews including two documentaries, a handful of TV shows, a book she just finished and an interesting podcast episode about the Ozempic craze for weight loss! THANKS TO PROSE, ZOCDOC AND ATHLETIC GREENS FOR SPONSORING THIS WEEK'S EPISODE! PROSE - Prose is the key to achieving all of your hair goals this year. Take your free in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/BeckandCall! ZOCDOC - Go to Zocdoc.com/BeckandCall and download the ZocDoc app for free. Then start your search for a top rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! ATHLETIC GREENS - Get a free 1 year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase of AG1! All you have to do is visit AthleticGreens.com/BeckandCall! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Chef Jenni Burdette (@CraftandHarmony), Fortune House, Shop my closet on Poshmark, Pamela, A Love Story on Netflix, Stolen Youth on Hulu, Harlem on Amazon Prime, You on Netflix, Locke & Key on Netflix, Mayfair Witches on AMC, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Honestly with Barri Weiss (Episode: Will Ozempic Solve Obesity In America? A Debate)

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses New York Magazine's recent viral article, Do You Know How To Behave?, which lists 140 guidelines for how to text, tip, ghost, host, and generally exist in polite society. In addition to highlighting her favorites from the list, Merritt shares a few rules she'd add + some listener submissions too! Whether or not you agree with the article and the list, it's certainly opened up an interesting dialogue and somewhat of a public debate of what's necessary when it comes to interacting with others today. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a bunch of new recs & review, including a book for those who are sober curious and a recent podcast episode and series that has captured her attention! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS, JENNI KAYNE AND ATHLETIC GREENS! Jenni Kayne - Enjoy 15% off your order at jennikayne.com/beckandcall with promo code BECKANDCALL! Athletic Greens - Enjoy a free one year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your purchase of AG1 by visiting athleticgreens.com/beckandcall! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dive, La Duni, Spring 2023 Capsule Wardrobe, Harlem (Amazon Prime), The Rig (Amazon Prime), Shrinking (Apple TV), Locke & Key (Netflix), Not Drinking Tonight by Amanda E. White, Armchair Expert interview with Scott Galloway (the crisis facing boys and men), Armchair Expert's Armchair Anonymous episodes, NY Mag Article - Do You Know How To Behave?