Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls.  The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Some girls enter for the money, some for...

Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home say they have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. It just so happens that the house Tristan grew up in is right next door to the house where his wife’s great grandmother, Naomi Dancy, was murdered – killed by two gunshots to the face. Could there be a connection?...

On the last day of her grandmother’s life, journalist Maya Lin Sugarman finds a box of forgotten screenplays that sets her on a journey to uncover the truth about their author: her late uncle, Galen. She discovers that he was a leader of a Chinese gang, that he went to jail, and, in a final twist, that he poured his life story into a screenplay that was turned into a ’90s Hollywood action movie…starring Rob Lowe, Burt Rynolds, and Ice-T. Magnificent Jerk is an Apple Original podcast,...

Classy is a collection of surprising stories, juicy and uncomfortable interviews, and engaging segments that explore the ways that class infiltrates our day-to-day lives. In the host seat is Jonathan Menjivar – a working-class Latino kid who joined the media elite and became someone who likes oysters, wears cashmere socks, and is very conflicted about all of it. Available wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Back Issue is BACK with a brand new season! Back Issue reminisces on moments in pop culture’s past that have shaped our present. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests, and plenty of deep belly laughs. Host Josh Gwynn has invited some very special guest co-hosts, including Matt Bellassai, to share their perspective on some of the most formative stories in pop culture. Matt's episode is out TODAY! You should head on over Back Issue right now to listen, but just in case your...

Matt and Bari are BACK for the most important time of year: Hot Guy March Madness! You thought we'd let this month slide by without publicly thirsting after 64 hunks and crowning one of them the Hottest Guy? Well babe, you thought wrong. Want to play along with us or host your own HGMM party? We posted our bracket and category questions to our IG, tag us with your results! And if you want to skip our preamble where we catch you up on what we've been doing (mainly getting stuck on rides at...

For the finale episode of Unhappy Hour, we're skipping Worst Things First and Deep Dives and going straight to the 6th Annual Grumpy Awards! It's a retrospective look back at 6 seasons of friendship, intoxicants, hot guys, accents, catch phrases, and burps. What was Matt's best musical moment? Who is the Ultimate Hot Guy? What happened to Fred the Goat? We have all our DBWP organizations listed on our spreadsheet. And please keep subscribed to the feed and our socials for future special...

Rat czars, beefing old ladies, and diving deep into the Rant Hotline one last time (until we decide to do it again randomly). For DBWP, we're highlighting @transanta. Bari's watching Fleishman Is In Trouble on Hulu and Matt's watching Survivor. Tune in next week for our series finale!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drug deals on wheels, lost dogs, and diving deep into our chasers! For DBWP, we're still focusing on hunger, so check out Feeding America, a nonprofit for US hunger relief. And in light of the Club Q shooting in Colorado, we're highlighting a GoFundMe from local LGBTQ+ organization Good Judy Garage to support affected families and survivors. Both Matt and Bari are watching the last season of The Crown. Follow the team on the socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on...

Competitive corn hole, licking toads, and diving deep into the stories that can only happen in Florida! For Tropical Storm Nicole relief, you can call the Crisis Cleanup Hotline 800-451-1954. For DBWP, we're highlighting organizations to fight hunger! Bari is watching White Lotus and Matt is watching Cabinet of Curiosities. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)  To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

A modern-day Robin Hood, a PSA from Pope Francis, and diving deep into the worst TikTok trends. Plus, Matt and Bari have a very important announcement. This month for DBWP, we're highlighting organizations that work to end hunger, like Feeding America. Bari is watching Andor and The White Lotus, and Matt is watching Love Is Blind. Follow the team on socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram). To learn more about listener data and...

A garden snake, flesh-eating bacteria and diving deep into stoned thoughts that scare Matt. For DBWP, we're highlighting mental health organizations on our Instagram! Bari is watching Ramy, and Matt is finishing The Good Place. Follow the team on socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Fake college acceptance letters, Fat Bear Week, and deep diving back into the rant hotline. For DBWP, we're focusing on mental health all month long! Check out our Instagram (@UnhappyHour) for links to some of our favorite organizations, like The Loveland Foundation, The Trevor Project, Therapy for Latinx, and Megan Thee Stallion's amazing new resource page Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too. Bari is watching Rings of Power, Ramy, and Los Espookys and Matt is The Great British Bake Off. Follow the...

RIP Rocky, Thelma and Lou-sealed, and diving deep into the pile of sh*t leaves that is the fall season. For DBWP, we're focusing on mental health all month long! Check out our Instagram (@UnhappyHour) for links to some of our favorite organizations, like The Loveland Foundation, The Trevor Project, and Megan Thee Stallion's amazing new resource page Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too. We also are highlighting Feeding Tampa Bay if you're looking for ways to support Floridians right now. Bari...

Slimy trails, anal beads, and diving deep into the "good" advice people give out that they need to keep IN. For DBWP, we're still highlighting teacher wish lists on our Instagram (@UnhappyHour). Bari is watching House of the Dragon and Rings of Power. And Matt is watching the new season of Bake Off. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Raccoon potatoes, the President King of the United States, and diving deep into the culture of Disney Adults. For DBWP, we're spending the month highlighting teacher wish lists on our Instagram! Support your local teachers today! Bari is watching Bad Sisters and Matt started Better Call Saul. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie (on IG), @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Italian dogs, E. coli sandwiches, and diving deep into Matt's 10 year anniversary of living in the big apple! For DBWP, Matt wants you to keep fulfilling teachers' wishlists! DM or tag us on Instagram if you're a teacher, or know a teacher, whose wish list could use some help. Bari and Matt are watching The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. Follow us on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram, where you can find those wish...

Bull escapes, drive by window shopping, and diving deep into puppy parenthood! For DBWP, Bari wants you to help us fulfill teacher wishlists! DM or tag us on Instagram if you're a teacher, or know a teacher, whose wish list could use some help Bari and Matt started watching House of the Dragon right after they wrapped this recording, and Matt finished The Rehearsal. Follow us on social media: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram, where...

Getting frisky on the ferris wheel, honoring Freya the walrus, and diving deep into exercise (again). For DBWP, Matt recommends supporting your local mutual aid organization! This list from The Cut features organizations that help communities amid the heat wave. Bari is watching Rap Sh!t and Matt is watching the BBC classic Poirot. Follow the Unhappy Hour team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).   To learn more about listener data...

No crimes, just TikToks! Podcast host Sam Sanders (he/him) joins us for a deep dive into our least favorite TikTok trends. And if you're like us, you can't get enough of Sam Sanders, so make sure to subscribe to his two new podcasts: Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders and Vibe Check! For DBWP. Bari wants you to read up on the impact of Beyoncé's Renaissance. You can check out Wesley Morris's "America Has A Problem and Beyoncé Ain't It" and Lyneé Denise's review on Oprah Daily. And in...

A golf cart DUI, a bat infestation, and diving deep into your rants. For DBWP, Matt is highlighting Vote Forward, an organization that writes letters to encourage citizens in underrepresented communities to vote. Bari is watching Reservation Dogs and Matt is watching Barry. Follow the team on the socials: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Finger-breaking robots, sailfish piercings, and diving deep into Matt's birthday anti-wishes! For DBWP, Bari is highlighting Knock For Democracy. Normally, they phone-bank for left-leaning candidates, but now they're providing phone canvassing for issues like abortion, and other social issues on ballots across the country. Bari is watching The Rehearsal and Matt is watching Blackbird starring Taron Egerton. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and...

QuidDITCH, hot British redheads, and diving deep into the worst outdoor activities. For DBWP, we're talking about RESPND-MI, a group of doctors and scientists who are working together to research and treat monkeypox. You can donate to support their important work here. Joe Osmundson- microbiologist, podcast host, and one of the people involved with RESPND, also recently wrote a great book called Virology. This week Matt is watching more Real Housewives, and Bari is watching What We Do In The...

Cats in airports, pythons in Florida, and diving deep into the scary thoughts that send Matt into an existential crisis. For DBWP, Bari recommends checking out your local mutual aid organization! Bari is watching Stranger Things, and Matt finished The Staircase. Follow the team: @MattBellassai, @FinkelBariPie, @UnhappyHourPod (on Twitter,) and @UnhappyHour (on Instagram)  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...