Best Merritt Beck Podcasts (2024)

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94. Farewell for Now 6:43

1y ago6:43

6:43

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…

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93. Summer Q&A Part Two 37:43

1y ago37:43

37:43

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 …

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92. Summer Q&A Part One 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

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…

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91. Summer Camp Memories 49:24

1y ago49:24

49:24

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 cabin…

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90. Embarrassing Travel Blunders 41:02

1y ago41:02

41:02

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 OL…

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89. Brazil and Argentina Trip Recap! 47:47

1y ago47:47

47:47

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 …

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88. From Executive Editor to Co-Founder/Designer - A Career Evolution with Joyann King 1:16:24

1y ago1:16:24

1:16:24

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…

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87. Finding and Defining Your Personal Style with Candace M. Read 1:14:46

1y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

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 craz…

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86. New York State of Mind 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

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 t…

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85. Doomsday Prepping & Dating Revelations 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

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 surv…

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84. Reflections on Grief 1:03:22

1+ y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

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 …

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83. Influencer Origins + the Evolution of the Industry with Liz Adams! 1:09:54

1+ y ago1:09:54

1:09:54

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 ho…

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82. Recent Discoveries + What I've Influenced You To Buy! 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

46:47

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 th…

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81. In The Kitchen with Alex Snodgrass of @TheDefinedDish 1:17:36

1+ y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

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 mo…

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80. Spring Break Shenanigans 1:01:59

1+ y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

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…

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79. Entrepreneurship and Owning Your Style with Nicola Bathie McLaughlin 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

59:55

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 inf…

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78. Influencer Assumptions + Dating App Duds 1:03:54

1+ y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

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…

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77. Not Drinking Tonight With Amanda E. White 1:11:10

1+ y ago1:11:10

1:11:10

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 impact…

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76. A Reintroduction of Sorts - Things You Might Not Know About Me! 1:05:26

1+ y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

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 qui…

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75. Oh, Behave! 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

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…

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74. Worst Date Ever 1:13:24

1+ y ago1:13:24

1:13:24

With Valentine's Day next week, Merritt thought it would be entertaining to share her listener's worst date stories! Whether you're single or coupled up, you're going to enjoy this episode. From the hilarious ones to the cautionary tales, these stories cover all the bases! Merritt also shares some fun activities and ideas if you're doing Valentine'…

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73. Finding Joy In Fitness With Megan Roup 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

This week Merritt sits down for a chat with fitness instructor and lifestyle influencer extraordinaire, Megan Roup (@meganroup and @thesculptsociety)! They discuss her journey to fitness and starting her own business, to launching The Sculpt Society app just ahead of the pandemic when her live and on-demand classes really exploded! Megan also share…

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72. Life Lately 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

37:42

It's been awhile since Merritt has shared anything about her dating life and her outlook on the whole thing, so she's doing that in this episode! She also reflects on freezing her eggs in 2021, updates you on her Instagram DM journey, and more - just an easy breezy episode on her life lately. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares a recap of her…

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71. To DM, or Not To DM? 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

In this week's episode, Merritt shares her social media struggles and current gripes with Instagram. From DMs becoming less conversational, to the requirement to post and engage 24/7 in order to show up in the ever-changing algorithm, Merritt chats through some of her frustrations with social media and its impact on her mental health. At the top of…

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70. Wellness Week! 1:10:51

1+ y ago1:10:51

1:10:51

This week, Merritt's bringing a popular series from her blog to the podcast with Wellness Week! In it she provides an update on her current fitness routine, what she is and isn't eating these days, and a few things she's trying to do differently this year. She also answers a bunch of listener questions covering topics like how she gets her 10,000-1…

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69. New Year, New Intentions 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

39:45

In this week's episode, Merritt shares some of her goals and resolutions for the new year, along with listener submissions to inspire you to get 2023 off to the best start! She also shares her word of the year, which is not something she's ever done before but feels good about. At the top of the episode, Merritt shares some changes she'll be making…

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68. Best of 2022! 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

43:43

For her last episode of the year, Merritt is highlighting her very favorite moments and top picks from 2022 - from the TV shows and books she loved, to her favorite trips she took and the best beauty buy she made, this episode is basically one long recs & reviews segment with some personal highlights thrown in there. She'll be back the first week o…

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67. Holiday Euro Trip Recap with Open Invite Trips 1:18:50

1+ y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

We're back, baby! This week on the podcast, Merritt is spilling all the details about her recent trip to Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Paris with Open Invite Trips, an elevated group travel experience exclusively for women. In addition to sharing their exact itinerary, Merritt shares her thoughts on group travel vs solo travel, including what she loved…

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66. Holiday Q&A! 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

39:42

I'm currently traveling around Europe, so I pre-recorded this special Q&A episode for y'all! It features a bunch of listener questions on a variety of topics, including my dog, travel experiences, my favorite books, wedding date etiquette, friendship troubles and so much more! Have a question for me? Call the hotline at 214-620-0473 or email info@b…

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65. Mother Knows Best (featuring my mom!) 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Merritt was supposed to be recording with her sister this week, but in an unfortunate turn of events, her sister got COVID and missed out on all of the Thanksgiving festivities. So instead, Merritt recruited her mother to be her guest this week! In this episode I ask my mom questions you guys submitted on Instagram, so it covers a wide variety of t…

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64. The Wedding Planner 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

In this week's episode, Merritt chats with her assistant Liza about her recent wedding, along with her wedding planner Gina Whittington of The Whitt Experience! They discuss all of the behind-the-scenes of wedding planning, from choosing the right wedding planner, selecting the stationary, picking a band, finding THE dress, and so much more! Plus, …

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63. My Favorite Buys This Year (and Holiday Gift Ideas!) 47:20

1+ y ago47:20

47:20

As we head into the biggest shopping week of the year, Merritt is sharing a list of her very favorite discoveries and purchases this year! Be sure to follow @beckandcallpodcast on Instagram for links to every item mentioned in the episode - just click on the "shop" highlight on the profile page. At the top of the episode, Merritt recaps her week an…

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62. Blogging, Babies and Living Your Best Life with Kathleen Barnes 1:29:57

1+ y ago1:29:57

1:29:57

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down to chat with Kathleen Barnes, the fashion blogger behind CarrieBradshawLied.com! They discuss the pros and cons of being in the influencer industry, the transition from being childfree to having babies and running a business, the boundaries she sets for herself and her family on social media, and so much mo…

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61. Blogging and the Bad News Cycle 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

50:07

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses being an influencer in the never ending bad news cycle. From deciding how and what to share on current events, to dealing with expectations from strangers on the internet, Merritt pulls back the curtain to reveal how she handles having a platform during a time that is so volatile, polarizing and politically…

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60. A Fun Wedding Weekend in Fredericksburg! 48:46

2y ago48:46

48:46

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a detailed recap of her weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas to celebrate her assistant Liza's wedding! From where she ate in town, to what she wore and the best details from the wedding, you get the inside scoop. Merritt also shares a new dark comedy series she's enjoying (plus another all time favorite show feat…

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59. Influencing, Reality TV and Adaptive Fashion with Venita Aspen! 1:03:37

2y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

In this week's episode, Merritt chats with model, fashion influencer, and reality TV breakout star, Venita Aspen! We discuss how she got into the fashion industry, her experience being on Bravo's Southern Charm, and her upcoming adaptive fashion marketplace, Fair Standard! You'll also discover her #1 must-have skincare product, her favorite restaur…

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58. That's Entertainment! 59:43

2y ago59:43

59:43

In this week's episode, Merritt recaps the big TX/OU watch party she hosted over the weekend and answers listener questions about entertaining and hosting parties at your house! At the top of the episode she discusses the items she ate at the State Fair last week, including Big Tex Choice Award winners Cha-Cha-Chata and the Fried Charcuterie Board.…

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57. Keeping Up With Fashion 53:39

2y ago53:39

53:39

In this week's episode we're talking all things fashion! Merritt breaks down some her favorite current fashion trends, the items she prefers to invest in vs save on, how she feels about the return of 90s style choices and more. She also answers a bunch of listener questions including her thoughts on the shift away from skinny jeans + which denim lo…

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56. A Q&A From California! 49:27

2y ago49:27

49:27

In this week's episode, Merritt is coming to you live from Carlsbad, California! This episode is about answering all of your miscellaneous questions, from what's in her weekly podcast rotation, to whether she maintains friendships with her exes, to how she accomplished her 14,000+ step goal each day. The questions cover a wide range of topics, so i…

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55. Influencing Behind The Scenes - Brand Partnerships 59:39

2y ago59:39

59:39

In this week's episode Merritt dives into more behind-the-scenes intel on the influencing industry, this time with a focus on brand partnerships! She answers a bunch of listener-submitted questions on how the collaboration process works, what all is included in the contracts, why some brands are pushed hard by so many, etc! At the top of the episod…

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54. Beauty Trends NOT To Try 49:45

2y ago49:45

49:45

In this week's episode, Merritt's discussing some current trends in beauty, skincare and plastic surgery that she considers head scratchers. From eyebrow lamination to severely over-plumped lips, she goes through a list of aesthetic trends that she and her listeners believe have got to go! At the top of the episode, Merritt gives a detailed recap o…

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53. Combating The Comparison Game 56:21

2y ago56:21

56:21

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses dealing with the comparison game, especially now with social media shoving everything in our face on a daily basis! In addition to sharing her own experience with it, she shares some tips on how to combat the comparison game, negative self talk and more. At the start of the episode, Merritt recaps the past …

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52. Make New Friends, But Keep The Old 40:11

2y ago40:11

40:11

...one is silver and the other gold! A circle's round, but has no end, that's how long I want to be your friend! In this week's episode Merritt shares ideas for how to find and make new friends as an adult, whether you're new to a city or just want to find some girlfriends in the same life stage you're currently in. She also recaps the bachelorette…

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51. Squirrelgate 2022 46:15

2y ago46:15

46:15

In this week's episode, Merritt shares an update on the squirrel saga going on in her backyard + a look at some past horror stories from residences prior. She also shares a roundup of her favorite listener-submitted homeowner woes having to do with pests, plumbing, HVAC and more - if anything, this episode is a comical cautionary tale! Merritt also…

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50. A Life Well Styled with Kat Jamieson 1:06:38

2y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her friend and fellow fashion blogger, Kat Jamieson! They discuss her recent travels, her early modeling days, her style and home decor philosophies, a bit of her wellness journey and so much more! They also chat about Kat's new lifestyle and wellness book, Blended, which comes out in October! Pre-orde…

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49. Decaffeinated And Ready For Q4 52:45

2y ago52:45

52:45

In this week's episode, Merritt discusses the brutal withdrawal symptoms she experienced after randomly deciding to stop drinking coffee last week, why she and her dog moved upstairs for a few nights, and other unimportant happenings from the past seven days! She talks about a popular restaurant in Dallas she just doesn't like, and the new-to-her p…

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48. Vacation Moderation 54:00

2y ago54:00

54:00

In this week's episode, Merritt shares a recap of the final week of her trip to Carlsbad + some verrryyyy exciting news she learned while she was there!! She discusses one of the best meals of her life, which happens to be a fine dining situation she experienced solo. Merritt also talks through her experience with traveling and maintaining balance …

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47. Float Like A Butterfly, Get Stung By A Bee 58:09

2y ago58:09

58:09

This week's episode is a little all over the place! First, I share my first experience getting a tarot card reading. Then, I chronicle the last week I've spent vacationing in Carlsbad, California, from the things I bought at the outlet mall 1.5 hours away, to the annoying symptoms I'm currently dealing with following a bee sting on Tuesday. I then …

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46. First Time Mom-ing (featuring my bestie, Rachel!) 57:15

2y ago57:15

57:15

CONTENT WARNING: fertility, pregnancy loss, childbirth, etc. In this week's episode, Merritt sits down with her bestie, Rachel, to chat about her experience becoming a first time mom! From her expectations to the realities of pregnancy, childbirth and those first few months after the baby comes home, she shares her honest take on it all. It's a fun…

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45. 13 Going on 35 44:40

2y ago44:40

44:40

In this week's episode, Merritt gives a full recap of her 35th birthday party! She shares all of the vendors she used for every aspect of the event (including reviews of each), details the days leading up to the event and how it all went. She also shares her thoughts on turning 35 and how she feels she's changing and growing as she gets older. In t…

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