A venomous snake on the loose, a Civil War chicken, and diving deep into a Rant Grab Bag! After that, we have Nick Viall on the pod as our guest complainer. Nick is the host of The Viall Files podcast, he's a Bachelor alumni, and self proclaimed Diva. Nick gives Matt dating advice and Matt reveals his quarantine recording outfit. For DBWP, we're focusing on the crisis in Texas. Twitter user @hey_melly has a created a Mutual Aid Directory that you can find here so you can donate and support folks...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 7
A lost Airpod, stampeding cows, and diving deep into YOUR VOICEMAILS for our first Rant Hotline of 2021! For DBWP, Matt wants you to stand up against the rise in hate crimes that have been targeting Asian Americans, specifically against the elderly. Follow @AAPIWomenLead for more guidance and you can donate to the I'm Ready Movement . Bari binged all of Bridgerton and Ted Lasso and Matt is starting Riverdale! You can follow Matt @MattBellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, and the podcast @UnhappyHourPo...
Feb 16, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 6
A sexy French warehouse party, a Los Angeles icon, and diving deep it what Matt assumes it's like to be in quarantining as a couple. After that, we have podcast hosts Jade and XD on the pod to let their negativity flag fly! They hate everything from scallops to dating to voicemails. For DBWP, Bari recommends subscribing to Rachel Ricketts's newsletter, which you can do on her website. Rachel ( @iamrachelricketts ) is a multi-hyphenate queer Black woman who is a racial justice educator, author, s...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Hunting Big Foot, hot pink comfort food, and diving deep into the worst Super Bowl Sunday finger foods. After that, we have recipe developer and cookbook author Jake Cohen on the pod to talk about brunch, babkas, and his cookbook, Jew-ish . For DBWP, Matt wants to highlight Black poetry, specifically Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem , and the organizations Youth Speaks and First Exposures . Bari has been watching Riverdale, duh, and Matt is watching The West Wing. Follow the team on social medi...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Coronavirus flavored ice cream, lassoing snakes, and diving deep into COVIDIOTS, aka those fools who are messing around during the 10th month of the pandemmy. After that, we have RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen on the pod to talk about moving to LA, his comedy divas and the HBO Max show, We're Here. For DBWP, Bari wants you to get on the mailing list of former guest complainer, Fran Tirado. " Fran's Joy Digest " features weekly actions, like calling your senators to speak out agains...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 3
MMA squirrels, literal bandit raccoons, and diving deep into our ashy, flaky, dry winter skin. Sorry! But also not sorry. Then we've got pastry chef, recipe developer, video host, and expert complainer Claire Saffitz on the pod! We vent about everything from dairy creamers to the unholy mixing of chocolate and fruit. Plus, we talk about her New York Times bestselling cookbook Dessert Person, which is available anywhere books are sold. For DBWP, Matt suggests reading Alex Vitole's The End of Poli...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 2
A fugitive in a mangrove, a Kohl's COVID mix-up, and diving deep into road tripping. After that, we have drag superstar Peppermint (@Peppermint247) on the pod to talk about her hatred of animation, gender reveal parties, and her new album and music video. For DBWP, Bari wants you to read Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's book How To Be Anti-Racist. Bari is watching Northern Exposure and Dickinson and Matt is watching Bridgerton . And you can find everyone on social media: @mattbellassai, @finkelbaripie, and ...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Python-sniffing dogs, fast food closures, and the best award show of all, The Grumpy Awards! After that, we have drag superstar Miz Cracker on the pod to talk about Quick Books, bathroom decor, her new podcast "She's A Woman!" For DBWP, we're asking you to be Santa! Trans Santa ( @transanta ) was started by actor/activist Indya Moore as a way to supports trans/nonbinary youth during the holidays. Bari has been watching Rate The Cookie (with Jo Firestone) and Matt watched Emily in Paris. And if y...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 69
Wallaroos, vulture attacks, and diving deep into those lil bitch elves. Then we've got writer and actor Mary Holland (Happiest Season) on the pod! Matt and Mary go in on mid-waist jeans, clocks, and more. For DBWP, in light of the rise of anti-Semitic acts and in the spirit of overcoming destruction during Hanukkah, Bari's highlighting some of her favorite Jewish advocates and talking about ashkenormativity. She mentioned following @adameli @yasmine.dreamz @rootsmetals and @jakecohen on Instagra...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 68
Pigeon auctions, shillelagh attacks, and diving deep into holiday songs NOT written by Mariah Carey (aka the worst ones). After that, we have actress Midori Francis on the pod to talk about her new Netflix series Dash and Lily, her dislike of dogs, and her favorite drinks. For a holiday edition of Do Better White People, we're highlighting Black owned bookstores! Here's a great list to get your holiday shopping started off right. Bari finished watching How To With John Wilson and Fargo, and both...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Tall alligators (#talligators?), horny angry mongeese, and diving deep into the biggest Thanksgiving meal letdowns. Then we've got Aida Osman on the pod as our guest complainer. Aida is a comedian, writer, and cohost of the podcast Keep It! They also broke open a bottle of wine at noon just for this interview, so you know it's gonna be good. For DBWP this week, we're highlighting the amazing work of Universe City NYC . You can check out their site to find out how to donate or volunteer. Bari's b...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Pistol wielding dogs, pythons revving engines, and diving deep into Matt's dreams for Biden's America. After that, we have more of your rants on the pod! This week on "Do Better White People," we're talking about the Georgia Senate race. You can find more info on how to get involved with Fair Fight on their website and you can donate to the Senate races on gasenate.com . This week Bari watched comfort tv like 30 Rock, and Matt is watching Netflix's The Queen's Gambit. You can follow Matt @MattBe...
Nov 10, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 65
A rat infested sinkhole, another lost tortoise, and deep diving into the REAL reasons the 1918 Influenza Epidemic sucked. In other words, we had to look back at how horrible the 1918 Influenza Pandemic was in order to make ourselves feel better! Then writer Hunter Harris joins us on the pod to talk about face oils, denim shorts, and celebrity culture. For DBWP, we're highlighting the amazing work of The Loveland Foundation . Rachel Cargle started this nonprofit to help Black women and girls get ...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Golden nuggets, a stolen lemur, and deep diving into the worst Halloween candy. After that, we have repeat complainer, comedian and writer Chelsea Devantez (@chelseadevantez) on the pod. We talk about Claudia Conway, doing the splits, and Chelsea's new podcast Celebrity Book Club. For DBWP, we'd like you to look up early voting in your area, consider "tripling" your vote, and watch the documentary All In: The Fight for Democracy . Bari is finishing Bojack Horseman and Matt attempted Emily in Par...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Cape Cod Monsters, airplane food on land, and diving deep into Opinions That Are More Brave Than Saying You’re A Gay Trump Supporter. After that, we have actress/singer Eva Noblezada (Hadestown) on the podcast! We talk about pole dancing, influencers, and her new film Yellow Rose, which is in theaters now! (Yes, real movie theaters!) For DBWP, Bari talks about her experience phone banking with Knock4Democracy , and why you should do it too. And Bari and Matt have both discovered Zumbo's Just Des...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Tasmanian Devils, Fat Bear Week, and deep diving into pumpkins! After that, we have actor Tuc Watkins on the pod. We talk about the Wizard of Oz, the Instagram Explore page, and his new film The Boys In The Band. For DBWP, Matt wants you to donate to Vote Save America . It can be confusing to know who to donate to, and who to trust with your money, but Vote Save America has made it easy for you to donate to Swing State candidates, to stop Gerrymandering, or to combat voter suppression. Bari and ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Swearing parrots, a heroic rat, and deep diving into the worst types of pies.... because Matt made the worstest pie of them all. After that, we're letting you rant away! You've been calling us on the rant hotline (601-600-RANT) with your biggest complaints and boy, are they spicy! For Do Better, White People, Bari wants you to phone bank. She's doing it with Knock 4 Democracy ( @knock4democracy ), a volunteer led organization that trains you to not be scared of the phones and to participate in d...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 60
MTA man caves and a baboon burglar! No deep dive this week. Instead, we have an extra long interview with guests Tracy Clayton and Josh Gwynn to talk about their new podcast Back Issue. We talk about the pop culture moments that shaped us, and what animals Tracy hates. For "Do Better, White People" we encourage you to donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund, and go to @antiracistdaily to see how you can still demand justice for Breonna Taylor. Bari has been watching Pen15, Big Mouth, and Bo...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Dead birds, flying Porta Potties and deep diving into the summer we never had. Comedian Esther Povitsky joins us on the pod to talk about her new tie-dying business, her Comedy Central stand-up special "Hot For My Name" and the Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, IL. For Do Better White People, we're talking about Vote Forward, a letter writing campaign that encourages people to vote in the election, and gives you a reason to support the US Post Office. It's an easy, safe way to engage in activism by wr...
Sep 22, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Mutant German hamsters, another goat joins the revolution, and we dive deep into why moving is THE WORST. After that, journalist Jazmine Hughes joins us on the pod to talk about her hatred of desserts, her attempts to avoid deadlines, and why she started skateboarding this summer. For "Do Better, White People," we recommend following the instagram account @antiracismdaily, which gives you a quick daily dose of something to think about (like diversity in vaccine trials or the history of Japanese ...
Sep 15, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 57
We're taking the day off because it's a holiday weekend and Matt is MOVING. We'll be back next week with more complaints and maybe some more exciting announcements...
Sep 08, 2020•4 min•Season 4Ep. 56
ACAB goats, eagles take down a drone, and diving deep into the monstrosity that has become frozen treats. After that, we have comedian Maria Bamford on the podcast to talk about senior pugs, stuff she LOVES, and her new Audible Original, You're (A Comedy) Special. (TW: Maria's comedy deals with mental health and suicidal ideation, both of which come up in this interview. If that is upsetting to you, please take care and skip ahead to 55:32). On Do Better White People, we're focusing on #JusticeF...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Chocolate rain, toe amputation, and diving deep into back pain. After that, we have actor Tommy Dorfman on the pod! They're here to talk about their outdoor adventures, their hatred of people being late, and the TV show "Love In The Time Of Corona". For Do Better White People, Matt wants you to fill out the census! It's your civic duty, and is used to allocate money, representatives, and so much more. Fill it out at https://2020census.gov . Bari is watching Lovecraft Country, and Matt is still w...
Aug 25, 2020•56 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Resistance goats, wine windows and diving deep in to doing the dishes. After that we have guest complainers Em Schulz and Christine Shiefer on the show. Em and Christine co-host the paranormal/true crime podcast "And That's Why We Drink," and they've got a lot of complaining to do. We talk about unwanted phone calls, haunted dolls, and their upcoming "Live From Our Couch..Again!" show on August 22nd. For Do Better White People, we're highlighting Ziwe Fumidoh's Instagram live comedy show where s...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Loose emus, tiktok "pranks" and diving deep into many, many kitchen utensils. After that we have self-proclaimed food person Sohla El-Waylly on the pod! She's been making news as an advocate for fair pay for the Bon Appétit video staff. We rant about whole roast chickens, eating outdoors, and Matt learns how to boil an egg. For Do Better White People, we are focusing on the explosion in Beirut. In a matter of seconds, people have lost their homes, their friends, their family members, livelihoods...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Hitchhiking dogs, banned emus, and diving deep into a decade of Matt's top accomplishments. Because Matt's turning 30, B*TCH! After that, comedian Sasheer Zamata joins us on the pod to talk about pole dancing, ice cream, and her podcast Best Friends, which she cohosts with her IRL best friend Nicole Byer. For this week's Do Better White People, we're sending postcards to Colorado officials through Culture Greetings to demand justice for Elijah McClain. It’s been a year since Elijah was killed du...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 52
A pee pee protest, UFOs are real?! and diving deep into stormy summer weather. After that, we have journalist, and media mogul Phillip Picardi (Teen Vogue, OUT Magazine) to talk about working with Anna Wintour, having dinner with Whoopi Goldberg, and finding religion in his new podcast "Unholier Than Thou." For Do Better White People, we're talking about the surge in hate crimes and harassment against Asian-Americans. There's a new campaign from Advertising Council and Alan Yang with the tagline...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Pizza weapons, screaming peacocks, and diving deep into the dentist. After that, we have writers/journalists/podcast hosts Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow on the pod to talk about their book "Big Friendship." We also rant about dust jackets and (gasp!) Hamilton. For Do Better White People, we're highlighting the work of activist, writer, doula, and educator, ShiShi Rose. You can subscribe to her newsletter and support her work through her website, https://www.shihirose.com , You can also her @shis...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 50
Spiky death snakes, cat burglars, and deep diving into our very own RANT HOTLINE! That's right, it's time to go through some of the messages you've left in our voice-mailbox and rant right alongside you. After that, we have actor and writer Ashly Perez on the pod. We recorded this interview many months ago and are so excited to finally share it with you AND to let you know that Ashly has a book coming out! It's called "Read This for Inspiration." You can sign up for updates and get a free PDF ex...
Jul 14, 2020•58 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Swimming at Bass Pro Shop, goat paternity tests, and deep diving into why fireworks are the worst. After that, we have comedian Ian Lockwood on the pod to talk about video games, Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat, and his new EP, Nasty. For this week's Do Better White People, we're talking about how COVID-19 is affecting farmworkers and highlighting Washmasks . Washmasks is a mutual aid initiative that's collecting and distributing masks for farmworkers in Washington. For more information on the sub...
Jul 07, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 48
