Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai

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Literally Screaming: Rant Hotline Edition Feb 16, 2021

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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 @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

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Coupled Up with Nowhere To Go (with Jade and XD) Feb 09, 2021

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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, speaker, mystic and more! Bari is watching Riverdale with you, our listeners! And Matt is still powering through The West Wing.

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Middle Finger Foods (with Jake Cohen) Feb 02, 2021

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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 media: @mattbellassai, @barifinkel, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

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COVIDIOTS (with Bob the Drag Queen) Jan 26, 2021

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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 against two anti-trans bills that are being voted on in Montana (with similar bills being voted on around the country). As promised, here's "Four Myths About Trans Athletes, Debunked" from the ACLU. Bari is watching Search Party and Riverdale, while Matt is watching vintage Survivor. Make sure to follow the team on socials: @mattbellassai, @finkelbaripie, and @UnhappyHour (on Twitter only).

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A Bunch of Flakes (with Claire Saffitz) Jan 19, 2021

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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 Policing. This week, Bari's watching The Night Of and Matt's rewatching all of Survivor and is loving Claire's new Youtube videos. And don't forget to subscribe to Matt's Patreon to get even more Matt Bellassai in your life, including bonus Unhappy Hour content! Search the internet or simply click on this handy link: https://www.patreon.com/mattbellassai.

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Life is a SIGH-way (with Peppermint) Jan 12, 2021

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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 @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only)

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The 2020 Grumpy Awards (with Miz Cracker) Dec 22, 2020

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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 you want to follow everyone on social media, you can find them @finkelbaripie, @mattbellassai, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only)

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Santa's Little Monsters (with Mary Holland) Dec 15, 2020

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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 Instagram. We also talk about USPS Operation Santa, you can adopt a letter here. This week, Bari's watching Big Mouth S4 and Matt's watching Killing Eve and The Flight Attendant. And you can find them both on social media @finkelbaripie, @mattbellassai, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

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Jingle Bell, Go To Hell (with Midori Francis) Dec 08, 2020

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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 Bari and Matt devoured season four of The Crown. And you can find them both on social media @finkelbaripie, @mattbellassai, and @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

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F*ck Mac n Cheese (with Aida Osman) Nov 17, 2020

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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 been watching How To with John Wilson on HBO and Matt's been watching nothing, with a side of Holiday Baking Championship.

You can follow Matt @MattBellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter only).

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