Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai

By Pineapple Street Studios

Society & Culture Comedy

What's Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai about?

From professional whiner and award-winning drunk Matt Bellassai comes Unhappy Hour, the podcast about everything we love to hate. Join Matt and his special guests as they vent about all things political, personal and cultural. Because nothing brings people together like good alcohol and good complaining.

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Sexy Bert and Ernie (with J...

10.26.2021

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, ...

Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai episodes:

10.26.2021 Sexy Bert and Ernie (with Joe Dombrowski) 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, ...
10.19.2021 Ring Ring, It's Rant Hotline (with Tommy Pico) 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 ...
10.12.2021 Bad Mood Grab Bag (with Eliot Glazer) 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 ...
10.05.2021 Pod Save Unhappy Hour (with Jon Lovett) 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. ...
09.28.2021 ComPLANEing (with Ilana Michelle Rubin) Handcuff keys, dead penguins, and diving deep into plane travel. After that, we have comedian Ilana Michelle Rubin (she/her) on the pod to talk Halloween, depression, and her podcast The Bop Pod. For DBWP, we're supporting the crew member's union ...
09.21.2021 Dreading Weddings (with Nik Dodani) 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 ...
09.14.2021 Skincare Despair (with Ashley Nicole Black) 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 ...
09.08.2021 Introducing: 9/12 How did 9/11 the day become 9/11 the idea? That question drives award-winning host Dan Taberski (Missing Richard Simmons, Running From COPS, The Line) to shift his focus to what happened on 9/12, and every day after that. 9/12 is ...
08.31.2021 Weed It and Weep (with Marie Faustin) 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 ...
08.24.2021 Un-Golden Showers (with Rosebud Baker) 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 ...
08.17.2021 Fuhgeddaboutit (with Delta Work) 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, ...
08.10.2021 NO-lympics! (with Tracy Clayton and Josh Gwynn) 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, ...
08.03.2021 PDA? More like PD-NAY! (with Fizaa Dosani) Anal eels, stolen ancient literature, and diving deep into Public Displays of Affection. After that, we have comedian Fizaa Dosani on the pod to cover the longest list of rants we've ever seen: bridesmaids, men in flip flops, phone calls, ...
07.27.2021 The Show No-No's (with Henry Golding) Peppa the indoctrinator, feral pigs, and diving deep into going back to the movies. Speaking of movies, we have literal movie star and Hot Guy March Madness contestant Henry Golding on the pod! Matt and Henry talk about everything from ...
07.20.2021 Three Gay Matts (with Matt Steele and Matt Palmer) Snake fuzz, giant goldfish, and diving deep into some things Matt and Bari hate that everyone else loves. It's a Complaint Grab Bag, y'all! After that, we have Two Gay Matts (@itsmattsteele and @themattpalmer) on the pod to talk geography, ...
07.13.2021 Picnic Nitpicks (with Jinkx Monsoon) Sun-baking Australians, exotic snakes, and diving deep into picnic culture. After that, we have drag queen and cabaret artist Jinkx Monsoon on the pod to talk about their podcast "Hi, Jinkx!", their motorcycle disdain, and being a kind person while ...
07.06.2021 Scream-A-Long Songs We're taking off this week for the holiday, but don't worry, you're not getting rid of us THAT easily. We just launched our very own exclusive station on Audacy! It's called Unhappy Hour's Scream-A-Long Songs. It's a karaoke playlist for ...
06.29.2021 The Threat of Sweat (with the Chatty Broads, Bekah and Jess) Bird diseases, squids in space, and diving deep into sweat! After that we have on Bekah Martinez and Jess Ambrose, co-hosts of the podcast, Chatty Broads. We talk Nicholas Cage, Nutella, The Bachelor, and more. For DBWP, Matt wants you ...
06.22.2021 RSVP? Not Me! (with Jo Firestone) A whale tale, murder hornets, and diving deep into going to events. After that, we have returning guest complainer, comedian Jo Firestone on the pod to talk about juice, long babies, sexy mascots, and so so much more! For DBWP, ...
06.15.2021 Pushing (Belly) Buttons (with Mj Rodriguez) A lost donkey, an alligator hotline and celebrating Father's Day by diving deep into Matt's weirdest childhood memories. After that, we have actor Mj Rodriguez (@mjrodriguez7) on the pod to talk about berry picking, comic books and the last season ...
06.08.2021 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 ...
05.25.2021 Small Talk? Too Awk (with Chris Gethard) Birdwatch 2021 continues, polar bears are 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 ...
05.18.2021 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 ...
05.11.2021 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 2 conspiracy theories ...
05.04.2021 Mother's Day GRIFTS (with Robbie Couch) Prancer the Man-Hating Chihuaua, Bavarian creme and deep diving into Mother's Day gifts. After that, we have author Robbie Couch on the podcast to talk about his book Sky Blues, roller coasters, and birds. For DBWP, we're celebrating Asian American ...
04.27.2021 My Body Is A Wasteland (with R. Eric Thomas) Flying turtles, the ultimate wedding venue hack, and diving deep into how our bodies are USELESS! After that, we've got writer R. Eric Thomas on the pod! We talk greeting cards, and Matt's Instagram. For DBWP, we're talking about dontcallthepolice.com, ...
04.20.2021 Weed All About It (with Dino-Ray Ramos) A missing giant rabbit, ghost monkeys, and diving deep into Matt's stoner thoughts. It's 420 babyyyy and weed is legal in New York and on this podcast! After that, we have journalist Dino-Ray Ramos on the pod to talk awards ...
04.13.2021 Just Say No To Doing Stuff (with Arturo Castro) Cats stuck in trees, lizards raiding the 7/11, and diving deep into the horrible fact that we must do things. After all that, comedian and actor Arturo Castro (Broad City, Narcos) joins us on the pod to talk about coffee, ...
04.09.2021 WE HAVE MERCH! ICYMI– we dropped our very first line of OFFICIAL UNHAPPY HOUR MERCH! We've got dad caps, socks, t-shirts, and sweatshirts in a wide variety of colors for you to adorn yourself in. Go ahead and get one of each so ...
04.06.2021 Post-Pandemmy Pains (with Brandon Kyle Goodman) BEST THINGS FIRST, WE HAVE MERCH! Head to unhappyhourshop.com to get Official Unhappy Hour hats, shirts, sweatshirts, and socks! Okay, now the show... Tree thieving frat boys, grocery thieving ravens, and diving deep into what we are not looking forward ...
03.30.2021 Rantin' With The Stars (with Chani Nicholas) Greasy pennies, snakes in a dryer, and diving deep into your rants! After that, we have New York Times bestselling author and astrologist Chani Nicholas on the pod. She came to read Matt's chart and wound up reading his whole ...
03.23.2021 F*ck Porcupines (with Danny Jolles) Ancient bowls, homecoming queen hacks, and diving deep into the worst animals. After that, we have comedian Danny Jolles on the pod to talk about his latest stand-up special Six Parts (Free! On Youtube!), his love of sports drama, and ...
03.16.2021 Hot Guy March Madness 2021 (with Matt and Bari) Chainsaws, Costco Cheese, and diving deep into our annual HOT GUY MARCH MADNESS!!! Who will make you the best house with their bare hands? Who's calming presence will lull you to sleep? Matt and Bari go through the bracket to ...
03.09.2021 Stupid Lil Tasks (with Luvvie Ajayi Jones) A seagull gets a snack, cornflakes come in a new flavor, and we dive deep into the menial tasks that we all hate. After that, we have author, and podcast host Luvvie Ajayi Jones on the pod! We talk about ...
03.02.2021 Circle Back and Eat Me (with Margaret Cho) Toilet surprises, kidnapping your way out of work, and diving deep into emails. Because you know what? They're actually finding us all UN-WELL! After that we have the LEGENDARY Margaret Cho on the podcast. She is an icon of standup ...
02.23.2021 Rant Grab Bag (with Nick Viall) A venomous snake on the loose, a Civil War chicken, and diving deep into a Rant Grab Bag! After that, we have Nick Viall on the pod as our guest complainer. Nick is the host of The Viall Files podcast, ...
02.16.2021 Literally Screaming: Rant Hotline Edition 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 ...
02.09.2021 Coupled Up with Nowhere To Go (with Jade and XD) 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 ...
02.02.2021 Middle Finger Foods (with Jake Cohen) 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, ...
01.26.2021 COVIDIOTS (with Bob the Drag Queen) 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 ...
01.19.2021 A Bunch of Flakes (with Claire Saffitz) 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 ...
01.12.2021 Life is a SIGH-way (with Peppermint) 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 ...
12.22.2020 The 2020 Grumpy Awards (with Miz Cracker) 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 ...
12.15.2020 Santa's Little Monsters (with Mary Holland) 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 ...
12.08.2020 Jingle Bell, Go To Hell (with Midori Francis) 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 ...
11.17.2020 F*ck Mac n Cheese (with Aida Osman) 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 ...
11.10.2020 USA! USA! (with YOUR rants) Pistol wielding dogs, pythons revving engines, and diving deep into Matt's dreams for Biden's America. After that, we have more of your rants on the pod! This week on "Do Better White People," we're talking about the Georgia Senate race. ...
11.03.2020 1918 Called and They SUCK! (with Hunter Harris) A rat infested sinkhole, another lost tortoise, and deep diving into the REAL reasons the 1918 Influenza Epidemic sucked. In other words, we had to look back at how horrible the 1918 Influenza Pandemic was in order to make ourselves ...
10.27.2020 Your Treats are TRASH (with Chelsea Devantez) Golden nuggets, a stolen lemur, and deep diving into the worst Halloween candy. After that, we have repeat complainer, comedian and writer Chelsea Devantez (@chelseadevantez) on the pod. We talk about Claudia Conway, doing the splits, and Chelsea's new podcast ...
10.20.2020 Coming Out As Trash (with Eva Noblezada) Cape Cod Monsters, airplane food on land, and diving deep into Opinions That Are More Brave Than Saying You’re A Gay Trump Supporter. After that, we have actress/singer Eva Noblezada (Hadestown) on the podcast! We talk about pole dancing, influencers, ...

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