Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai

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Mask 4 Mask (with Padma Lakshmi) Jun 23, 2020

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Flavortown, a secret housemate, and diving deep into wearing masks. After that, we have Padma Lakshmi on the pod to talk about her new Hulu show "Taste the Nation," cuddling, and the birds that torment her in quar. Bari's and Matt have both been watching and loving Taste The Nation (and we're not getting paid to say that).

For this week's Do Better White People segment, we're focusing on voting. Because if you can find out everything about your ex's new fling in a matter of seconds, you can research who's on your ballot before you vote. Check out vote.org and ballotpedia.org to find out who is on your ballot.

You can find Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod

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Erect THIS (with Sylvia Obell) Jun 16, 2020

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Milky poison toads, the return of the Mayan Calendar, and diving deep into the statues we should be erecting. After that, we have journalist Sylvia Obell on the pod to talk about the TV show Friends, dating during The 'Rona, and her new podcast "Okay, Now Listen." Bari couldn't watch TV this week, so Matt watched two shows instead: What We Do In the Shadows and I May Destroy You.

Here are our resources for "Do Better White People" this week:

Matt recommends "Ways You Can Support the Black LGBTQ+ Community" on The Cut. There are many organizations you can find through that article, but we're also highlighting The Okra Project, The LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund, and The Marsha P. Johnson Institute. You can also watch the 15 minute documentary film about Marsha P. Johnson called "Happy Birthday, Marsha!" on Prime here.

Bari highlights Juneteenth and points to the Movement For Black Lives's mobilization taking place next weekend. You can find more information on their action items at https://sixnineteen.com or by texting DEFEND to 90975.

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

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When Pickles Fly Jun 09, 2020

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Italian ghost villages, a flying pickle, and introducing a new segment we're currently calling: "Do Better White People." We've been thinking about what we can do on this show that’s not just making a statement after a tragedy, but making activism something we weave into the fabric of the show. So in that spirit, we’re gonna take the time every single week to raise issues and talk about what we can do to help and try to make a difference. And while we don’t have a guest complainer this week, don't worry, we've got a couple of interviews up our sleeves and more on the way. So we’ll be back with those soon!

And here are the resources we’re shouting out today:

On IG:

@blklivesmatter

@colorofchange

@naacp

@showingupforracialjustice

@civilrightsorg

@reclaimtheblock

@ethelsclub

@unitedwedream

@sassy_latte

@battymamzelle

For #BirthdayForBreonna action items, head to bit.ly/BirthdayForBreonna

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Black Lives Matter Jun 02, 2020

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Today, we're taking time on the pod to talk about ways we can be actively anti-racist, and connecting you with resources to fight against police brutality. So we're starting this week's episode with a conversation about police brutality, the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade, the protests, and what we can all do about the injustices right now. We still want to provide some levity, some cathartic laughter, so we get into some silly animal news and our chasers as well (which we recorded last week, just for full transparency). We'll be back with a full episode next week. We love you all so much, thank you for listening!

Here are some resources:

Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

National Resource Link (includes many places to donate): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjZMORRVuv-I-qo4B0YfmOTqIOa3GUS207t5iuLZmyA/edit?usp=sharing

Justice for Breonna Taylor gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor

Communities United for Police Reform / Safer NY Act: https://www.changethenypd.org/safer-ny

NY Assembly Member Search: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/search/

Books to educate ourselves: https://bookshop.org/lists/anti-racism

List of black owned bookstores: https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php

Specific books that Matt and Bari are reading this summer:

Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor, by Layla F. Saad
So You Want to Talk About Race, by Ijeoma Oluo
Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, by Ibram X. Kendi
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander
How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
Women, Race, & Class, by Angela Davis
The Autobiography of Malcolm X, by Malcolm x and Alex Haley

Movies we mentioned:

13th by Ava Duvernay
When They See Us by Ava Duvernay
The Life & Death of Marsha P. Johnson
I Am Not Your Negro

Podcasts we mentioned:

Code Switch
1619 Project from the New York Times
Reveal from the Center of Investigative Reporting
Okay, Now Listen...

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Memorial Day Mini-sode (with a new rant hotline!) May 26, 2020

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It's a holiday weekend, so we're kicking things off with worst things first and then heading straight into our chasers. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Unhappy Hour is thrilled to announce our very own RANT HOTLINE! Leave us a ranting voicemail, whether it's about the one thing you hate that everybody else loves, or just something you really need to get off your chest. Because we might all be apart right now, but nothing brings us together like a little complaining. Here's the number to call in: 601-600-RANT. That’s 601-600-7268. We may even play your message on the show!

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Morning Un-Glory (with Monica Padman) May 19, 2020

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Fred The Goat strikes again, giant lizards in Georgia, and diving deep into mornings. After that, we have Monica Padman from Armchair Expert on the pod to talk about Scottie Pippen, dating, and The Wonder Years. Bari just started Hulu's The Great and Matt is watched Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy versus The Reverend. You can follow Matt @mattbellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, Monica Padman @mlpadman on IG, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod.

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The Walking Dread (with Jackie Tohn) May 12, 2020

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Monkeys breaking into ATMS, children stealing cars, and deep diving into the evils and necessities of walking outside during a pandemic. After that, we have actor and comedian Jackie Tohn in the studio. This interview was back in February, and we talk about Star Wars, paper towels, and doing stunts on GLOW. Bari's been watching Insecure on HBO and Matt already finished The Good Fight on CBS All Access! Follow Matt on the socials @mattbellassai, Bari @finkelbaripie, Jackie @jackietohn, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod on Twitter only.

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Groceries? More like No-Sir-ees (with Alex English) May 05, 2020

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Britney burned down her gym, baking is ruined by a scientist, and we deep dive into why grocery shopping is THE WORST. After that, we have comedian Alex English (@alex3nglish) in the actual stude to talk about tequila, college days, and the National Lampoon Radio Hour. Bari is finishing up Justified and Matt is still watching The Good Fight. Follow Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @mattbellassai and Unhappy Hour @unhappyhourpod.

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Zoom Zoom Doom (with Savannah DesOrmeaux) Apr 28, 2020

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Social shredding, fire ant arsenals, and deep diving into the horror of video conferencing. After that, we've got comedian Savannah DesOrmeaux in the stude! Savannah and Matt talk dating, Instagram filters, and her Youtube show Ghost Town. Bari is watching Run and Matt is almost done with The Good Wife. You can follow Matt and Bari on social media! Bari @finkelbaripie, Matt @MattBellassai, and Unhappy Hour @UnhappyHourPod.

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Airing Our Dirty Laundry (with Mitra Jouhari) Apr 21, 2020

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Shirtless court hearings, lamp love, and deep diving into laundry. Then comedian, writer, and actress Mitra Jouhari joins the pod to talk about birds, writing for Big Mouth, and her new show on Adult Swim, Three Busy Debras. Bari's been watching Three Busy Debras and Justified and Matt's watching RuPaul's Drag Race, Schitt's Creek finale and documentary, and The Good Wife. Make sure to follow everyone one social media: Bari (@finkelbaripie), Matt (@mattbellassai), and Unhappy Hour (@UnhappyHourPod on Twitter only).

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