Retail Therapy 096: The 2024 Gift Guide

·1 hr 25 min·5 clips

Will and Barrett announce they're not buying anything this holiday season, then reveal they actually have great gift lists.

The episode opens with hosts Will deFries and Barrett Dudley joking about not participating in holiday consumption before revealing they actually have curated gift lists. They discuss the creeping commercialization of Black Friday sales extending into 'Black Friday week.' The hosts attempt the 'split the G' Guinness challenge with Sunday Scaries branded glasses. They transition into gift recommendations, starting with bag charms as a major trend, with Sally explaining how she became interested despite initial skepticism. Will shares his Puebco bathrobe from Canoe Club that looks medical but is extremely comfortable. Barrett discusses his TheraFace red light mask purchase and cleaning struggles. The conversation covers practical items like the Theragun mini for travel and cozy products like Rototo sheep socks. Fashion recommendations include Alex Mill sweater polos and Every Other Thursday cashmere knits. Will highlights the Aiden Precision Coffee Maker from Fellow that challenges pour-over purists. Jewelry recommendations for men include Workstatt München chains and signet rings. Unexpected gift ideas include spa treatments like Halo laser facials and the Caviar Bunny serving piece. Home goods feature the Aura Carver digital photo frame for parents and U-Turn record players. The hosts discuss stocking stuffers like Early Bird CBD gummies, Sparkle wine wipes, and Tower 28 SOS spray. They end with personal anecdotes about journaling, backgammon sets, and Gap sweatsuits as versatile gifts.

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A sharp gift guide balanced between overconsumption, social-media taste, and genuinely thoughtful presents.

Retail Therapy turns gift shopping into a wary, funny conversation about consumption. Will begins by saying he is over overconsumption and would rather bake cookies or spend quality time with people, before Barrett Dudley admits he does have a list, made with Sally and Laura and…

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You get a holiday gift guide with stylish picks, a wink at overconsumption, and full permission to bake cookies instead.

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