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 asking people to not shop on Amazon. Instead, please consider local markets like Shop-In in New York. Bari and Matt are watching Pen15. If you want to find out more about Bari's grandpa, or read his book, you can go to holocaustspeaker.com. Follow the team on socials: @mattbellassai, @finkelbaripie, @UnhappyHourPod on Twitter, and @UnhappyHour on Instagram.

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, @finkelbaripie, on IG @UnhappyHour, and on Twitter @UnhappyHourPod.

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 have been in need during the COVID pandemic. Matt also wants to shoutout Griffin's Guardians, which "provides support and financial assistance to children battling cancer in Central New York." Bari is watching the newest season of Joe Pera Talks with You, and Matt is watching Sex Education! We're taking next week off, so in the meantime follow the team on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter), and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).

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 Instagram), and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter).

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 highlighting 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 watching the new season of Joe Pera Talks with You and Matt is watching baking shows! Follow the team on social media: @MattBellassai, @Finkelbaripie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).

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. Follow the team on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHour (on Instagram), and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter)

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 violence against Indigenous people". Bari is watching The Premise, and Matt finished Squid Game. Follow the team on socials: Matt @MattBellassai, Bari @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter), and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).

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 @mattbellassai, @finkelbaripie, @unhappyhourpod (on Twitter) and @unhappyhour (on Instagram).

Jason on the beach, a Russian doll of parasitic wasps, and diving deep into wedding season. After that, we have actor Nik Dodani on the pod to talk about Dear Evan Hansen, growing up Indian in Arizona, and working with Matt's award show stand-in, Eric Vitro. For DBWP, Matt is highlighting Imagine Waterworks, an organization focused on climate justice, water management, and disaster readiness and response. Bari is watching Only Murders in the Building and The Chair, while Matt is working his way through In Treatment. Follow the team on sosh meeds: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter), and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).

Erotic Satanic literature, a caged cougar, and diving deep into the realm of skincare. After that, we have writer Ashley Nicole Black (she/her/hers) on the pod to talk air travel, and what it's like for her to be nominated twice in this year's Emmy Awards. For DBWP, Bari wants to highlight abortion funds to help women in Texas, specifically shouting out Sister Song. Bari has been watching Sex Education and Small Town News and Matt is watching In Treatment. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).

Hot Italian meats, community capybaras, and diving deep back into Matt's stoner thoughts. After that, we have comedian Marie Faustin (@reeezy, she/her/hers) on the pod to talk about cats, children, and her podcast, The Unofficial Expert. For DBWP, Matt wants you to read Padma Lakshmi's piece in the Washington Post on why making fun of Indian food is ugly, and if you don't like it, maybe keep it to yourself. Bari promises to start watching Riverdale, and Matt has started The Chair. Follow the team on social media! @mattbellassai, @finkelbaripie, @UnhappyHourPod on Twitter, and @UnhappyHour on Instagram.

A passive-aggressive Australian, rats take over the school, and diving deep into why showering is the WORST. After that, we have comedian Rosebud Baker on the pod to discuss water, lobsters, and her new special Whiskey Fists on Comedy Central's Youtube channel. For DBWP, Bari is highlighting this list of collected resources to help Afghani people, put together by @ha.w.a. Bari has been watching Reservation Dogs and Matt has been watching Ted Lasso. You can follow the team @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).

An escaped boa constrictor, an illegible robber, and diving deep into the trials of being Italian. After that, we have drag superstar Delta Work on the pod to talk about fantasy, driving, and her podcast with fellow drag queen Raja, Very That. For DBWP, Matt wants to highlight access to PreP, a pill that can help the prevention of HIV and AIDS, and the program Ready, Set, PreP. Bari is watching Sex Education and Matt finally watched the classic film Cabaret. Follow the team @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod on Twitter and @UnhappyHour on Instagram.

Jaguar attacks, dumpster diving birds, and diving deep into the absurdity of the Olympics. After that, we have the Back Issue team back on the pod! Co-hosts Tracy Clayton and Josh Gwynn come on to talk about kangaroos, hand shakes, and the second season of Back Issue (@backissuepodcast). For DBWP, Bari is highlighting the Black Trans Femme Arts Collective. Their mission is "to create spaces for the production and preservation of Black trans art and culture by building community with Black trans femme artists and providing them with the resources and support necessary to thrive." (@btfacollective). Bari and Matt have both been watching The White Lotus on HBO. Follow everyone on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, and @UnhappyHourPod on Twitter and @UnhappyHour on Instagram!

Snake fuzz, giant goldfish, and diving deep into all of our complaints. It's a Complaint Grab Bag, y'all! After that, we have Two Gay Matts (@itsmattsteele and @themattpalmer) on the pod to talk geography, Cats the movie, and so much more! For DBWP, Matt Bellassai wants you to add your pronouns to your emails and social media, and wants you to know credit creators using social media tools (aka what you need to know about the #BlackTiktokStrike). Bari has started Detroiters, and Matt is watching I Think You Should Leave. Follow Matt @MattBellassai, Bari @FinkelBariPie, and the pod @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

Sun-baking Australians, exotic snakes, and diving deep into picnics. After that, we have drag queen and cabaret artist Jinkx Monsoon on the pod to talk about their podcast "Hi, Jinkx!", their lowkey Zoom Wedding, and being a kind person while hating everyone. For DBWP, Bari wants to introduce you to Red Nation, a grassroots organization that focuses on justice for indigenous peoples across North America, including Canada where over 1,000 bodies of children have been found in unmarked graves under schools. Bari watched iconic films like Paris is Burning and Erin Brockovich and Matt started Ted Lasso. Follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai, and the show @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only)

Bird diseases, squids in space, and diving deep into sweat! After that we have on Bekah Martinez and Jess Ambrose, hosts of the podcast, Chatty Broads. We talk Nicholas Cage, Nutella, and The Bachelor. For DBWP, Matt wants you to give to the ACLU and check out their list of bills affecting LGBTQ+ people. AND to donate to organizations that support Black trans liberation and survival. You can even donate to multiple at once. Bari is watching Mythic Quest, and Matt is watching The Comeback! Follow the team on the socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only)

A whale tale, murder hornets, and diving deep into going to events. After that, we have comedian, and previous guest complainer, Jo Firestone, on the pod to talk about juice, long babies, sexy mascots, and so so much more! For DBWP, Bari recommends educating yourself on Opal Lee and the history of Juneteenth. Listen to Miss Opal on the podcast Brittany Packnett Cunningham's podcast Undistracted. Bari has been watching What We Do In The Shadows and Matt has been reading books (and watching Veep, obvs). You can follow everyone on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

A lost donkey, an alligator hotline and diving deep into Matt's weirdest childhood memory. After that, we have actor Mj Rodriguez (@mjrodriguez7) on the pod to talk about berry picking, comic books and the last season of the TV show Pose! For DBWP, Matt is highlighting the Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860). It is a "grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community." Bari has been watching both the old and the new In Treatment, and Matt saw Cruella (with Bari, obvs). You can follow the team on social media! @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).