Gators in Florida, New York rats, and diving deep into International Travel. For DBWP, Bari is highlighting Feed Buffalo , a Black-led organization that promotes food access in Buffalo, NY. They, along with Black Love Resists in the Rust, are making sure that the area affected by the white supremacist shooting at Tops Grocery store, is able to access healthy food. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)....
May 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 19
This week, we're going into the vaults and bringing you one of our favorite guest complainers interviews! In this episode, we're replaying the quintasseential quintuple threat: Quinta Brunson! We had her back on season 2, ranting to Matt about Disney, being Internet famous, and how she feels about cake that doesn't look like cake. We'll be back next week with a brand spankin new episode. You can follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on I...
May 17, 2022•25 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Matt is in Italy so for the next two weeks, we're going into the vaults and bringing you some of our favorite guest complainers interviews! This week, we've got one of our faves: it's comedian Jo Firestone! We had her back on season 3, reprimanding Matt about juicy grapes, and season 5, talking about alcohol is poison. You can follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)
May 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 17
A stoned wedding, marrying your cat, and diving deep into our complaints with three-time guest complainer Heben Nigatu! She's got two live game shows at the Bell House in Brooklyn on May 15th and 19th , so get your tickets ! For DBWP, Matt is highlighting the Banned Books Book Club , a monthly book club that will send banned books right to your door. Bari is caught up on Better Call Saul and watching Barry and Matt is watching Bridgerton. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @Unhappy...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Watching the new Spiderman movie 292 times, inhaling at the dentist, and diving deep into Matt's Major Icks. For DBWP, Bari is highlighting The Last Prisoner Project , a nonprofit dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. Matt is watching A Very English Scandal, and Bari is watching Season 2 of Russian Doll. Follow Unhappy Hour on the socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)...
Apr 26, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 15
HAPPY 420 BABYYYYY. Today we're covering a 130 lb catfish, stolen golf carts, and diving deep into Matt's stoner thoughts. For DBWP, Matt is highlighting Equality Florida , who is suing the state over their "Don't Say Gay" Bill. Bari is watching Bridgerton and Matt is watching Abbott Elementary. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 14
Feral hogs, a rabid fox, and diving deep into your rants and ours! For DBWP, Bari is talking about Jews of Color and the NYT article " Blackness Deserves A Seat at the Seder, " just in time for Passover. Matt and Bari are both watching Old Enough. And you can follow the team on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Hi! Matt does NOT have ringworm. Flamingos ARE living their full Les Mis lives. And we're diving deep into how hot people are the worst! For DBWP, we're celebrating Trans Week with an initiative by Raquel Willis and Chase Strangio. Follow their IG (@trans_week) to call state senators passing anti-trans laws across the country. Matt and Bari are both watching Our Flag Means Death on HBO Max. Follow Unhappy Hour on socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @Unhappy...
Apr 05, 2022•52 min•Season 6Ep. 12
No Worst Things First, No Deep Dive, Just Hot Guys! It's the fifth annual Hot Guy March Madness, where we pit hot guys against each other in fun and ridiculous scenarios. Who will be this year's reigning HUNK? Play along with us and your friends by filling out your own bracket! You can print out the bracket here: https://bit.ly/36PUFas , or you can screenshot the one we posted on Instagram. Share your bracket by tagging @unhappyhour and use the hashtag #HGMM. Drumroll please! Here are this year'...
Mar 29, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 11
A half giraffe-sized asteroid, a brand new butt, and diving deep in to the doctor's office. For DBWP, Bari wants to highlight Right To Be (formerly Hollaback), bystander intervention training to combat street harassment. Bari has been watching Winning Time and Matt has been binging Ghosts. Follow the Unhappy Hour squad on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).
Mar 22, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 10
A feral teacher, palm sized spiders falling from the sky, and diving deep into Unhappy Hour's continued war on salad greens. For DBWP, here are some lists of ways to help Ukraine from NPR and Heavy.com . Bari is watching Righteous Gemstones and Matt is watching Disenchanted. Follow the team on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)....
Mar 15, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 9
420 Thai food, sexy dog names and diving deep into meetings! For DBWP, Bari is going international and national! Support Ukraine with Heavy.com's list of verified organizations . And support Equality Florida fight against the "Don't Say Gay" Bill. Follow the team on socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram). And remember to buy tickets to our LIVE show at Carolines on Broadway on March 16th....
Mar 08, 2022•53 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Hank The Tank, stoned spiders, and diving deep into the burden of adult responsibilities. Plus, we're introducing THE TIKTOK BELL! For DBWP, Matt wants you to reach out to your Congressperson and support the Equality Act , which will ensure basic freedoms for LGBTQIA+ Americans. And here are some other resources to get involved in Texas: https://www.txtranskids.org/ , https://www.transtexas.org/ , Transgender Education Network of Texas . Bari watched Spencer and Power of the Dog and Matt is watc...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 7
A town wide smell, sexy ice shanties, and diving deep in your love lives! We have comedian Lane Moore on the pod to give advice on your rants, complaints, and general questions about love. For DBWP, we're fighting book banning! Bookriot's guide on " How To Fight Book Bans and Challenges ," and the "Read The Room" episode of On The Media are great places to start. Bari is watching South Side and Matt is binging Stylish with Jenna Lyons. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHou...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Floridian peacock wars, owl decorating tips, and diving deep into first dates. For DBWP, Matt wants you to follow Anti-Racism Daily's Take Action IG account ( @ardtakeaction ). And FINALLY, we're doing some live shows! Mark your calendars for March 16th at Caroline's on Broadway . Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)....
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Monkeys on the loose, fake IDs, and diving deep into all the ways we procrastinate. For DBWP, Bari's highlighting a petition with Abortion Within Reach , a coalition of organizations supporting reproductive rights. Bari is watching Abbott Elementary, and Matt is watching Euphoria. Follow the team on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Middle-aged lesbians vs their cats, an abducted deer, and diving deep into the frustrations of watching TV with your parents. For DBWP, Matt is highlighting Trans Lifeline , an organization that connects trans folks with support and resources, created by trans people, for trans people. Bari is watching Yellowjackets, and Matt is watching Station Eleven. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)....
Jan 25, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Glitter as a weapon, RIP Magawa, and diving deep into the worst Tiktok trends. For DBWP, Bari recommends listening to "Undistracted with Brittany Packnett Cunningham", a weekly news podcast from an intersectional feminist lens. Matt is watching The Witcher and Bari is watching Flowers, both are on Netflix. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)
Jan 18, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Attack squirrels, runaway zebras, and diving deep into Matt's New Year's Resolutions. For DBWP, Matt is highlighting Project N95 , which provides PPE and COVID tests to those who need them most. Bari and Matt watched lots of TV over the break, including Landscapers, Pen15 and Yellowjackets. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)
Jan 11, 2022•58 min•Season 6Ep. 1
It's the most wonderful time of the year: The Grumpy Awards! Matt and Bari look back at all the shenanigans of 2021 and ask the tough questions. Like "What was the worst thing to happen to Italians this year?" and "which bird needs to be banished back to hell?" Make sure to follow the team on all your social media: Matt @MattBellassai, Bari @FinkelBariPie, on Instagram @UnhappyHour and on Twitter @UnhappyHourPod.
Dec 21, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Burning down the house, and an Ikea holiday, and a whole lot of other stories. We're skipping deep dive this week because we decided to turn our finale (WHINE-ale, get it?!) into TWO PARTS. This is Part One. Next week, Part Two, will be the fifth annual Grumpy Awards! This episode, we also have iconic vocal coach Eric Vetro (he/him) on the pod to discuss the time he stole Matt's award show glory, and his new podcast about teaching the stars how to sing. (Cue up Ariana Grande!) For DBWP, we're as...
Dec 14, 2021•54 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Gunther is a hoax, you can't do that with a cat, and 2021's last rant hotline. After that, we have comedian Alison Leiby (she/her) on the pod to talk about ketchup, her live show about abortions, and her horror film podcast "Ruined". For DBWP, Matt wants to highlight Trans Santa ( @transanta ), where you can give gifts to trans, queer, and nonbinary youth across the country. Bari is watching season 2 of The Great, and Matt is watching You. Follow the team on socials: @mattbellassai, @finkelbarip...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 44
A dog sells his house, elf on the shelf, and diving deep into debates you're sure to have at your Thanksgiving table. After that, we have social justice comedian and podcaster, Negin Farsad (she/her) on the pod to talk about runny eggs, flying and her podcast Fake the Nation. For DBWP, producer Melissa is shouting out Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids . They provide food deliveries, healthcare, senior services, and basic care for theatre professionals with HIV/AIDS, as well as theatre people who...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 43
A traveling trash can, diapers in space, and diving deep into Thanksgiving traditions. After that, we have comedian Ahir Shah (he/him) on the pod to talk about British politics, Nando's chicken, and his special Dots on HBO Max. For DBWP, Matt recommends The 1619 Project Book : A New Origin Story , which reframes slavery and its place in American history. Bari and Matt saw films this week: Dune and The French Dispatch. The team is all on socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHour (on I...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 42
A monster potato, bird of the year, and diving deep into how the Sun is the worst! After that, we have Youtuber, author, and entrepreneur Connor Franta (he/him) on the pod to talk about flip flops on planes, over head lighting and his new book House Fires. For DBWP, Bari wants to highlight volunteering with places like God's Love We Deliver . GLWD delivers meals to people in NYC with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses. So consider volunteering and delivering Thanksgiving meals! Bari is...
Nov 09, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 41
A wake of vultures, strawberry Pop-Tarts, and diving deep into baths. After that, Jason Concepcion (he/him) joins us on the pod to talk about Indiana Jones, Great British Bake-Off, and his many many pop culture podcasts. For DBWP, Matt wants you to join the Great Facebook Log-off on November 10th . And Bari recommends listening to the podcast Techtonic , a show about "our shift to the digital future." Bari has been watching Curb Your Enthusiasm and Matt is watching Only Murders In The Building. ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 40
A rattlesnake commune, a traveling hot tub, and diving deep into the worst Halloween costumes. After that, we have comedian and former teacher, Joe Dombrowski on the pod to talk about mashed potatoes, teaching toddlers, and using steamers. For DBWP, Bari wants you to look at your local elections, especially if you live in NYC! Obviously, both Bari and Matt are watching Succession. Follow Matt @mattbellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, and @UnhappyHour on Instagram and @UnhappyHourPod on Twitter....
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 39
It's time for another round of Rant Hotline! You called in to rant about important topics like: Ted Lasso, lazy rivers, crows, and so much more. After that, we have writer, poet, and podcast Tommy Pico (he/him) on the pod to talk about Beyonce, Reservation Dogs, and maybe the best response to "one thing you hate that everyone else loves"... ever. For DBWP, we're highlighting Raquel Willis' list of Black Trans-led and Black Trans-serving initiatives. You can find that list here on Medium. Bari is...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 38
A Ph.D in Life Coaching, the largest catfish in the world and diving deep into why Matt's in a bad mood this week! After that, we have writer, comedian, and podcaster Eliot Glazer (he/him) on the pod to talk about gay ex-Bachelor Colton, The View, and balloons. For DBWP, Bari wants to highlight Sovereign Bodies Institute, an organization that focuses on using "Indigenous traditions of data gathering and knowledge transfer to create, disseminate, and put into action research on gender and sexual ...
Oct 12, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Thieving boars, a Turkish search party, and diving deep into fall activities. After that, we have writer and podcaster Jon Lovett (he/him) on to talk about elves, horses, and returning to live shows with his podcast Lovett or Leave It . For DBWP, Matt wants to highlight No Off Years from Crooked Media. No Off Years focuses on what you can do to help our democracy during non-election years. Bari is excited for Insecure and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Matt is watching Sex Education. Follow the team ...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 36
