RIP free samples, RIP Sir Charles Entertainment Cheese, and diving deep into depression (it's a much more fun episode than this sentence implies). Then we've got comedian, actor, and podcast host Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) on the pod as our guest complainer! For Dear White People this week, Matt recommends reading “What The Eyes Don’t See” by Dr. Mona, which is all about the Flint water crisis. We also suggest you give @littlemissflint a follow on IG. This week, Bari watched E...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Flavortown, a secret housemate, and diving deep into wearing masks. After that, we have Padma Lakshmi on the pod to talk about her new Hulu show "Taste the Nation," cuddling, and the birds that torment her in quar. Bari's and Matt have both been watching and loving Taste The Nation (and we're not getting paid to say that). For this week's Do Better White People segment, we're focusing on voting. Because if you can find out everything about your ex's new fling in a matter of seconds, you can rese...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 46
Milky poison toads, the return of the Mayan Calendar, and diving deep into the statues we should be erecting. After that, we have journalist Sylvia Obell on the pod to talk about the TV show Friends, dating during The 'Rona, and her new podcast "Okay, Now Listen." Bari couldn't watch TV this week, so Matt watched two shows instead: What We Do In the Shadows and I May Destroy You. Here are our resources for "Do Better White People" this week: Matt recommends "Ways You Can Support the Black LGBTQ+...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Italian ghost villages, a flying pickle, and introducing a new segment we're currently calling: "Do Better White People." We've been thinking about what we can do on this show that’s not just making a statement after a tragedy, but making activism something we weave into the fabric of the show. So in that spirit, we’re gonna take the time every single week to raise issues and talk about what we can do to help and try to make a difference. And while we don’t have a guest complainer this week, don...
Jun 09, 2020•44 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Today, we're taking time on the pod to talk about ways we can be actively anti-racist, and connecting you with resources to fight against police brutality. So we're starting this week's episode with a conversation about police brutality, the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade, the protests, and what we can all do about the injustices right now. We still want to provide some levity, some cathartic laughter, so we get into some silly animal news and our chasers as well (which...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 43
It's a holiday weekend, so we're kicking things off with worst things first and then heading straight into our chasers. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Unhappy Hour is thrilled to announce our very own RANT HOTLINE! Leave us a ranting voicemail, whether it's about the one thing you hate that everybody else loves, or just something you really need to get off your chest. Because we might all be apart right now, but nothing brings us together like a little complaining. Here's the number to call in: 601-600...
May 26, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Fred The Goat strikes again, giant lizards in Georgia, and diving deep into mornings. After that, we have Monica Padman from Armchair Expert on the pod to talk about Scottie Pippen, dating, and The Wonder Years. Bari just started Hulu's The Great and Matt is watched Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy versus The Reverend. You can follow Matt @mattbellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, Monica Padman @mlpadman on IG, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod.
May 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 41
Monkeys breaking into ATMS, children stealing cars, and deep diving into the evils and necessities of walking outside during a pandemic. After that, we have actor and comedian Jackie Tohn in the studio. This interview was back in February, and we talk about Star Wars, paper towels, and doing stunts on GLOW. Bari's been watching Insecure on HBO and Matt already finished The Good Fight on CBS All Access! Follow Matt on the socials @mattbellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, Jackie @jackietohn, and Unhapp...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Britney burned down her gym, baking is ruined by a scientist, and we deep dive into why grocery shopping is THE WORST. After that, we have comedian Alex English (@alex3nglish) in the actual stude to talk about tequila, college days, and the National Lampoon Radio Hour. Bari is finishing up Justified and Matt is still watching The Good Fight. Follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai and Unhappy Hour @unhappyhourpod.
May 05, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 39
Social shredding, fire ant arsenals, and deep diving into the horror of video conferencing. After that, we've got comedian Savannah DesOrmeaux in the stude! Savannah and Matt talk dating, Instagram filters, and her Youtube show Ghost Town. Bari is watching Run and Matt is almost done with The Good Wife. You can follow Matt and Bari on social media! Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod.
Apr 28, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Shirtless court hearings, lamp love, and deep diving into laundry. Then comedian, writer, and actress Mitra Jouhari joins the pod to talk about birds, writing for Big Mouth, and her new show on Adult Swim, Three Busy Debras. Bari's been watching Three Busy Debras and Justified and Matt's watching RuPaul's Drag Race, Schitt's Creek finale and documentary, and The Good Wife. Make sure to follow everyone one social media: Bari (@finkelbaripie), Matt (@mattbellassai), and Unhappy Hour (@UnhappyHourP...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 37
An X-rated Easter Egg surprise, Zac Efron in the hot seat, and deep diving into cooking in quarantine. Guest complainer Alison Roman (Dining In, Nothing Fancy, @alisoneroman) talks Matt through his cooking questions and shares her thoughts on Ina Garten, bell peppers, and her viral recipe, #TheCookies. Bari's been watching BBC's This Country on Hulu and Matt's added Kids Baking Championship to his watchlist. Make sure to follow everyone one social media: Bari (@finkelbaripie), Matt (@mattbellass...
Apr 14, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Flaming toilet paper, April FOOLS, and diving deep into not being able to catch our ZZZ's. Also, wtf does catching ZZZ's even MEAN?! Don't worry, we'll tell you. After that, we've got comedian, actor, and musician Whitmer Thomas as our guest complainer to talk about high school, being in a hurry, and his HBO special: The Golden One. This week Bari's watching the third season of Elite and Matt's watching the third season of Westworld and re-watching Arrested Development. Follow everyone on social...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 35
A French Marathoner (aka show-off), a fatberg made of t-shirts, and deep diving into the hottest men of the year! Sports may be cancelled, but nothing can stop Hot Guy March Madness: Apocalypse Edition. Bari has been watching The X-Files and Matt has started Tiger King. You can get our bracket on Twitter: @UnhappyHourPod. And follow Bari @finkelbaripie and Matt @MattBellassai!
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Accidentally stealing TVs, a canary mastiff goes "Homeward Bound," and deep diving into a bunch of our chasers, because when there's a pandemic going on, you need some good stuff to help the bad stuff go down. After that, we have actor Erinn Hayes on the pod to talk about Elf on the Shelf, concerts, and her Netflix show Medical Police. Bari recommends binging Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Matt lists his favorite episodes from The Office, Veep, 30 Rock and more. Follow everyone on social media: @...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 33
A cow on the loose, an enterprising postal worker, and deep diving into being home alone, aka #QuarantineLife. After that, comedian Fortune Feimster joins Matt on the pod to talk about dating in college, the Bachelor, and her new Netflix special, Sweet and Salty. Bari watched Umbrella Academy and Matt finished McMillions. To catch everyone's posts while social distancing, you can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter Only).
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 31
An ice cream licker, a giant beehive, and deep diving into your gross personal hygiene. After that, we have actor Rob Huebel, who you know from basically everything you love (Big Mouth, Children's Hospital, Transparent, etc). Rob and Matt talk about free stuff, children's birthdays, and Rob's new show, Medical Police. Bari is watching The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Matt is watching Love is Blind. Follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitt...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 31
A fried chicken hold-up, a literal pill trail, and diving deep into exercises that make us sweaty and ANGRY! After that we have actor/master brewer Dylan Sprouse in the stude to talk about fantasy films, underwear flaps, and his Brooklyn meadery, All-Wise. Bari is on the second season of Fargo, and Matt has started Everything's Going To Be Okay. For social media, follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 30
A panicked deer, a journaling criminal, and deep diving into plants. After that, writer and podcast host Ashley C. Ford joins us in the stude to talk about dating comedians, Matt's astrology sign, her new podcast "Fortune Favors The Bold". On social media, you can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Pizza inspections, an old lady buys condoms, and deep diving in technology. After that we have comedian Moshe Kasher in to talk about hipsters, quitting coffee, and his new comedy album Crowd Surfing. Bari is watching the new season of High Maintenance and Matt saw Moulin Rouge for the first time. Follow Bari and Matt @finkelbaripie and @mattbellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (Twitter only).
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 28
An Oscar Meyer Weiner incident, a bag full of drugs, and diving deep into YOUR love lives! Guest complainer and resident dating expert Lane Moore (Tinder Live!) helps answer your questions about relationships. Bari and Matt are both watching McMillions and they're lovin' it. For social media, you can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
Feb 11, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Chubby owls, snakes in couches, and deep diving into the big blue wet thing we know and HATE as oceans! There's no guest this week, so we're heading straight into our chasers. Bari is watching the second season of Shrill and Matt just finished Cheer. For social media, you can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai, and the podcast @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only). Next week is our annual ValenWhine's Day episode with Lane Moore, where we answer your dating questions! So if you need som...
Feb 04, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Sexy bananas, devil cats, and diving deep into hangovers. Then we've got comedian and author Josh Gondelman on the pod! Bari is watching the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Matt is watching season two of Sex Education. Follow the team on social media: Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @unhappyhourpod (on Twitter only).
Jan 28, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Urine soaked escalators, stolen cats, and deep diving into Matt's rules of sidewalk etiquette. After that, we have comedian Karen Chee in the stude to talk about kid's tv shows, math, and wearing socks to bed. Bari is watching the 3rd season of The Leftovers, and Matt is starting The Simpsons. Follow the team on social media: Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @unhappyhourpod (on Twitter only).
Jan 21, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Dipping sauces, squirrel burglars and diving deep into the unholy time of the year that is football season. After that, we have podcast host Bobby Finger (Who? Weekly) in the studio! We talk about 2020 Oscar snubs, Bobby's favorite nurse practitioner, and starter homes. Bari gushes about Little Women and Matt watched all of The Morning Show. You can follow the team on social media, @finkelbaripie, @mattbellassai, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 23
A Worst Things First fact check, Arby's gift cards, and 100 episodes of Unhappy Hour! After that, we have two VIP guests: Deborah Bellassai and Leon Finkel AKA Matt's Mom and Bari's Dad! Bari started Fargo (the TV show), Matt watched the second season of You, and both of them saw Cats (the movie)! You can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (Twitter only). Here's to 100 more episodes!
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Mattress thieves, cowboy pigeons, and deep diving into the gifts that Florida bestowed on us all. After that, we have the annual Grumpy Awards where we celebrate the best-worst news stories of the year. Bari's watching Joe Pera Talks With You and Matt saw Knives Out. You can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, you can follow Matt @MattBellassai, and you can follow Unhappy Hour @unhappyhourpod.
Dec 17, 2019•42 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Adult diaper bandits, Florida baby showers, and deep diving into the freezing tundra of winter. Then comedian Yassir Lester joins us in the studio! He and Matt talk about nightlights, reality TV, and sweet potato pie. On social media, you can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
Dec 10, 2019•57 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Bambi attacks a Walmart, Ikea criminals, and deep diving into your questions about how to survive the Thanksgiving holiday. After that, Bari and Matt tell us all about the things they hate that everybody else loves. This week, they're both watching The Crown. Warning: they didn't discuss the Harry Styles SNL episode because it was too emotional. You can follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod. There's no episode next week as Matt will be in a pumpkin pie...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Castaway cows, wild turkeys, and deep diving into Matt's newest hobby: baking. After that, we have comedian Janelle James in the studio to talk about her new podcast, her hatred of Minions, and the Janelle James Comedy Festival. Bari (@finkelbaripie) is catching up on the newest season of Riverdale, and Matt (@mattbellassai) is listening to the podcast Office Ladies and reading Arielle Calderon's article in Eating Well . Follow Unhappy Hour @unhappyhourpod (on Twitter only)....
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 18
