Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai
From professional whiner and award-winning drunk Matt Bellassai comes Unhappy Hour, the podcast about everything we love to hate. Join Matt and his co-host Bari Finkel as they rant about all things political, personal and cultural. Because nothing brings people together like good complaining. Leave us a voicemail on our rant hotline at: (601) 600-RANT (7268). Support this pod and wear your unhappiness LOUD and PROUD by buying our merch at unhappyhourshop.com.
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Hetero? Hell No! (with Jana Schmieding)
Cheesy drug busts, dongs on drones, and diving deep into straight culture. After that, we have writer, comedian, and actor Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) on the pod to talk about wellness, romcoms, and her TV show Rutherford Falls on Peacock. For DBWP, Bari is highlighting Ali Forney Center, the largest & most comprehensive nonprofit org dedicated to helping needs of homeless LGBT youth. Bari has been finishing up Shrilll and Matt is flip flopping between Mare of Easttown and Hacks. You can follow Matt @MattBellassai, Bari @FinkelBariPie, and the podcast @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
58 min
77
Small Talk? Too Awk (with Chris Gethard)
Birdwatch 2021 continues, polar bears switched at birth, and diving deep into the return of small talk! After that, we have comedian Chris Gethard on the pod to talk about olives, the New Jersey Suburbs, and his new comedy special, Half of My Life. For DBWP, we're talking about the 1619 Project, by the New York Times and Nikole Hannah-Jones. The ongoing initiatives "aims to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative." Bari has been watching Hacks with Jean Smart while Matt binged Girls5Eva. You can follow the team on social media! @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
61 min
78
Permission RANTED (with Punam Patel)
A lonely Macaw, Chicago rats, and diving deep into the Rant Hotline! After that, we have actor Punam Patel (@bigpunam) on the pod to talk about American cuisine, her food quilt, and the second season of Special on Netflix! For DBWP, we're talking about the NYC mayoral race. Gothamist has an extensive guide for undecided voters, so check that out here. Bari finished Rutherford Falls, is still watching Mare of Easttown, and is excited to start the new season of Shrill! Matt caught a glimpse at the new season of Special and is loving it, it's out May 20 on Netflix. Follow the team on social media! @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).
60 min
79
NO-tifications (with Rachel Handler)
Birds in the chimney, $3000 of Spongebob Popsicles, and diving deep into all those dang notifications on your phone. After that, we have journalist Rachel Handler on the pod to talk about everything from High School Musical conspiracy theories to literal pasta investigations. For DBWP, we're following @runaapi on Instagram and taking the AAPI Visibility Pledge, we hope you do too! Bari has been watching Mare of Eastown and Rutherford Falls, and Matt has been watching The Office (when is he not). Follow the team on all the socials! @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only)
63 min
80
Mother's Day GRIFTS (with Robbie Couch)
WTF, diving deep into Mother's Day gifts, and Robbie Couch joins the pod!
60 min
81
My Body Is A Wasteland (with R. Eric Thomas)
WTF, diving deep into our failing bodies, and R. Eric Thomas joins us on the pod
59 min
82
Weed All About It (with Dino-Ray Ramos)
WTF, diving deep into Matt's stoner thoughts and Dino-Ray Ramos joins us on the pod
57 min
83
Just Say No To Doing Stuff (with Arturo Castro)
WTF, diving deep into doing literally anything, and Arturo Castro joins the pod!
60 min
84
WE HAVE MERCH!
Show your disdain for the world while showing your support for this pod
1 min
85
Post-Pandemmy Pains (with Brandon Kyle Goodman)
WTF, diving deep into our post-pandemic grudges, and Brandon Kyle Goodman joins the pod!
60 min
86
Rantin' With The Stars (with Chani Nicholas)
WTF, the rant hotline is back, and Chan Nicholas joins the pod.
62 min
87
F*ck Porcupines (with Danny Jolles)
65 min
88
Hot Guy March Madness 2021 (with Matt and Bari)
WTF, and diving deep into the annual Hot Guy March Madness
73 min
89
Stupid Lil Tasks (with Luvvie Ajayi Jones)
WTF, diving deep into everyday tasks, and Luvvie Ajayi Jones joins us on the pod
64 min
90
Circle Back and Eat Me (with Margaret Cho)
WTF, diving deep into emails, and Margaret Cho joins us on the pod!
65 min
91
Rant Grab Bag (with Nick Viall)
WTF, diving deep into our Bag o Rants, and Nick Viall joins the pod!
65 min
92
Literally Screaming: Rant Hotline Edition
WTF and another rendition of Rant Hotline!
54 min
93
Coupled Up with Nowhere To Go (with Jade and XD)
WTF, diving deep into quarantining as a couple, and Jade and XD joins us on the pod
65 min
94
Middle Finger Foods (with Jake Cohen)
WTF, diving deep into finger foods, and Jake Cohen joins us on the pod!
68 min
95
COVIDIOTS (with Bob the Drag Queen)
WTF, diving deep into COVIDIOTS, and Bob the Drag Queen joins us on the pod
63 min
96
A Bunch of Flakes (with Claire Saffitz)
WTF, diving deep into our dry winter skin, and Claire Saffitz joins the pod!
63 min
97
Life is a SIGH-way (with Peppermint)
WTF, diving deep into road trips, and Peppermint joins us on the pod
63 min
98
The 2020 Grumpy Awards (with Miz Cracker)
WTF, diving deep into our Grumpy Awards, and Miz Cracker joins the
69 min
99
Santa's Little Monsters (with Mary Holland)
WTF, diving deep into elves, and writer/actor Mary Holland (Happiest Season) joins the pod!
61 min
100
Jingle Bell, Go To Hell (with Midori Francis)
WTF, diving deep into bad Christmas music, and Midori Francis joins the pod!
64 min