The Blissful Marriage Family Hour with Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer

Jesus Lord, it’s yet another edition of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour with Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer! On this confrontational and contentious episode, Bruce and Fenton attempt to discuss the legalization of ganja before getting derailed by a massive argument involving Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Jeff Bezos’s load. The tension continues when Bruce and Fenton are joined by the only gay man in Iowa, Carlo Camp (Jake Chen)! Carlo immediately accuses Bruce of homophobia before the squad discusses Bruce’s uterus privilege, Fenton’s checkered past as a sex worker, and the controversy surrounding Carlo’s tumbling studio, Cartwheel Bitch! Plus, an extended argument about the pedagogical philosophy of Stella Adler, and a bee gets into Fenton’s rage room!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Oh brother, it’s The Blissful Marriage Family Hour with Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer! Bruce and Fenton hit on all the classics this week: Bruce is the mayor of Geraldine, Iowa, Fenton is 4’9”, and Pinky “Stinky Pinky” Parker is a disgusting worm from our rival town of Kooksy. Plus, Baking! Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by the quilting queen of Geraldine, Matilda Mason (Liz Allen)! Matilda talks about her quilting philosophy, her Amish background, and the flying lessons she teaches on the outskirts of Geraldine. Plus, Schmidt Romney!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

C’mon, you guys. It’s The Blissful Marriage Family Hour with Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer! This week, Bruce and Fenton talk about Fenton’s new job, Fenton’s middle name, and Bruce’s new habit of “lighting up!” Plus – Bruce’s love language, revealed! Also the theme is THE FUTURE. Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by the Geraldine Town Hags, Id, Ego, and Superego (Julia Gorden, Renee Grotthuss, and Sofia Rubin)! The hags take us through an average day in their lives, including their ritual brewing of OrangeMilk, Fenton’s foreskin, and 3,000 pounds of pure Mexican black tar heroin. Plus, brothel talk!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Oh wow. Oh wow! It’s The Blissful Marriage Family Hour with Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer! This week, BRUCE WATCHED MIDSOMMAR! Are they gonna talk about it? Yeah, a little!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by the ever-so-charming Miriam Feldman-Schwartz (Sydney Feyder), the Only Jew in Iowa! They talk about lactose intolerance, Miriam’s Bar, Bat, and B’nai Mitzvahs, Bruce’s old summer camp, Miriam’s art career, Miriam’s dog shelter, and much more! Plus, Fenton interrupts!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Oh my gosh you guys, it’s the TWENTY FIFTH EPISODE of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour with Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer! What a milestone! To celebrate, Bruce and Fenton discuss Fenton’s love of Elizabeth Warren, the reason each episode of The Blissful Marriage Family hour is much less than an hour, and the hosts’ expectations of how listeners should properly listen. Plus, The Blissful Marriage Family Hour Fuck a Fan Contest!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by the Geraldine, Iowa garbageman, Zane, aka Big Z (Kieran Bondy)! The gang talks about Fenton’s aversion to vegetables, Big Z’s “women drink free all the time” policy at his underground speakeasy, and Bruce’s anti-union policies that are actually, in fact, pro-union. Then, they take some time to eulogize Evelyn, the elderly woman that Bruce killed in the mud wrestling ring. Plus! Is there beef between Big Z and John Groner, gun store owner??Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Everyone do your vocal warmups, because it’s another episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton play it real loosey-goosey this week – they talk about their fun new intro philosophy, their character traits that have come and gone, and the laggy nature of the remote podcast recording process. Then, after a quick misunderstanding, they talk BABY SHOWERS!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by the town pastor, Jimmy Jamborozak (Jess Mordacq)! The three valiantly fight through a barrage of technical difficulties as they discuss cultural Judaism, God’s gender, and Bruce and Jimmy’s weekly tradition of running errands together. We also touch on Jimmy’s status as “The Cool Pastor” and his profane, tropical house remixes of the King James Bible! Stick with us on this one, folks. It’s a blast.Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Oh brother, you’re telling me there’s a whole nother episode of the Blissful Marriage Family Hour?? This week, Bruce and Fenton discuss Fenton’s lack of arm strength, Bruce’s involvement with the Harry Potter Puppet Pals, and their recent run-in with Geraldine, Iowa’s chain-smoking, beekeeping postmaster. Plus, they talk about WEEZER!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by Dixon Snatcher (Matt Liu)! Dixon talks about the recent death of his beloved wife, Margaret Snatcher, and the new love of his life that goes by the name of “Hentai.” Plus, we touch on Bruce’s love of pegging, male vulnerability, Dixon’s work as a freelancer, and the order in which the hosts of this show will ask their questions. Plus, Dixon immediately requests a picture of Fenton’s ass!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

To our adoring fans, welcome back to The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton discuss their newfound fame and popularity within the improv podcasting community, go over email etiquette, and disclose Fenton’s role in the trial of OJ Simpson! Then, Bruce and Fenton talk about seeds! Plus, Fenton writes prose now, and it’s causing a lot of commotion in the POETRY COMMUNITY!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by Ruth Springhorn (Olivia Drury), Geraldine High School freshman and spelling bee champion! Bruce and Fenton get the low-down on Ruth’s antagonistic relationship with their daughter Daisy, her time spent in New York City, and Bruce reveals that her office is currently under investigation from Ruth’s private detective firm. We also touch on the upcoming freshman class presidential election and the political strategy of Ruth’s idol, James Carville. Also, Borat impressions!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Folks, welcome to the twenty-first episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton are in a good mood. There’s another PR nightmare for the town of Geraldine. The theme of this year’s January parade was “Rotten Meat and Raw Eggs.” How on earth could these three things be connected? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out! Plus, we talk about tidying up!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by McGuire L. Roy (Justin Kuhn), Geraldine Iowa’s hairdresser to the stars! McGuire talks about his French-inspired salon, “Snip-Snip Hair No More,” the unconventional bartering system he employs, and the string of robberies that have resulted from this system. They also briefly touch on McGuire’s intimate, somewhat blackmail-y conversational style and describe Bruce and Fenton’s hairdos. Also: McGuire’s dating their daughter(s)!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Jesus Mary and Joseph, it’s yet another Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton discuss their identities as Podcaster-Americans, the trouble they have with booking guests, and Fenton’s most recent accolade at the People’s Choice Awards. Plus, WE’RE ON TWITTER! Everyone go follow @BMFHPod and take the “@ Your Teacher Challenge!” We’re also on email. BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com! Send us spam!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by one of Great Britain’s most popular entertainers, Randy Godson (Jake Curtis)! Randy takes us through the entire tumultuous story of his career, where he found huge success, battled addiction, and came out a religious man on the other side of a 16-year-long bender. They discuss Randy’s vomit box, the time he sold Bruce fake quaaludes, and the story behind why people used to call him “Mr. Bean.” Then, Randy talks about his new EP entitled “My God Has Songs Aplenty for You and Me To Listen To Together” and even sings some songs! Plus, we talk Woody Allen. It’s great!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)Follow us on Twitter! @BMFHPodSend us an email at BlissfulMarriagePodcast@gmail.com

Hello friends, it’s yet another golden episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! This week, Bruce and Fenton talk about the voiceover role Fenton might’ve booked before jumping into this week’s topic of manscaping! Bruce and Fenton explore the vast world of stylized chest hair before Bruce compares Fenton to a damaged child actor and reveals his recent methamphetamine habit. Good times!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by communist babysitter Carl Nunez (Rishi Mahesh) for a rousing debate! Carl discusses his pinko belief system, his falling-out with the local preschool, and his contentious relationship with Gunther, the local fascist babysitter. Then, Fenton moderates a Capitalism vs. Communism debate between Bruce and Carl that quickly devolves into name-calling and ad hominem arguments and bullying Fenton for his weird nipples. Plus, Bruce and Fenton spill the beans on Fenton’s dowry and the cows in their attic!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Music by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Yoo hoo, it’s The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton discuss Fenton’s big weekend, which included him trying sushi for the first time! Then, Bruce and Fenton dive deep into out-of-office email replies. What more could you want??Then, Bruce and Fenton talk to plastic surgeon Dr. Penelope Lepenope (Sasha Rechler)! Dr Lepenope dives deep into her surgical routine, including how she crowdsources bodily evaluations by making her patients go streaking. She then reveals the only bit of plastic surgery she’s ever administered on herself! On top of all that, Bruce and Penelope discuss their most recent joint reality competition show appearance, and Fenton is chastised for making obscure pop culture references! Also Penelope discusses her relationship with her husband, actor John Travolta. Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Thank Heavens, The Blissful Marriage Family Hour is back. Bruce and Fenton decompress after the events of last week’s episode by discussing Fenton’s low-speed police chase and the latest innovation to the Male Kegel. Finally, they touch on this week’s theme of rejuvenation and discuss Bruce’s mentor/mentee relationship with Amy Klobuchar. Then, Bruce and Fenton talk to Tanya P McCarthy (Isaac Dodson)! Of course, you all remember Tanya as the Queen of Geraldine High, winner of the “Best Combination of Looks and Brains” superlative. Bruce and Fenton catch up with her life now, from her failed career as a gymnast to her involvement in a Russian accounting cult to how she met her husband, Hanya. They also grill Tanya on her controversial dog training facility and reminisce over their own high school superlatives. Then, Tanya gets disconnected and Bruce and Fenton talk shit!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Hold onto your pants Geraldenizens, because this is a very special episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour. On this episode, Bruce reveals that Fenton has been cheating on her for years, and exclusively with men. They discuss how Bruce discovered Fenton’s adultery, Bruce’s new 24-hour rage room surveillance initiative, and the possibility that this infidelity occurred because Bruce isn’t assertive enough. Plus, new year’s resolutions!Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by Dr. Sheila Leviticana (Anelga Hajjar) for a live, on-air marriage counseling session! Dr. Leviticana briefly discusses her tragic therapist backstory as a wealthy, popular girl from a loving household before diving deep into Bruce and Fenton’s relationship. Bruce examines the violent rage she feels towards her husband, Fenton reckons with his control issues that led to infidelity, and they discuss the fact that Fenton believed that Bruce was indeed a man for the first several years of their relationship. Finally, Bruce and Fenton acknowledge each other’s femininity and masculinity in order to move forward with their relationship. Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Hello you beautiful idiots! Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer are feeling good today, as they just returned from a little honeymoon without their children. They discuss the process of removing all their kids from the house, touch on Fenton’s pathetic sexuality, and even manage to finish a game of Settlers of Catan while recording the intro. Plus, lying!Then, Bruce and Fenton interview milk merchant and school photographer Joan Dairyair (Laila Francis)! Joan discusses her milk monopoly, her experiences photographing Bruce and Fenton’s highly unphotogenic children, her birdwatching escapades (that’s right, three things), and her notoriously terrible PR specialist Mary Beehive, who is responsible for all controversies surrounding Joan’s business practices, including the bottomless Geralding Milkmaids calendar shoot. Plus, on-air blackmail!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Ho, ho, ho, Merry BLISSMAS! This holiday, join Bruce and Fenton Unabaumer as they discuss their variety of things that make them unstable, from personality to sense of balance. Then, they discuss a cheery holiday topic: Mall Santas? Who are they? What do they want? Why are there so many pre-pubescents and pubescents waiting in line to see them? They also touch on adolescent gout and how it makes for a great college essay topic.Then, we’re joined by the King of Christmas, Toddy Betchum (Michael Abber)! Toddy comes on to dish about the importance of the Supreme Court in youth streetwear culture, his award winning Christmas Lights display, and, of course, his talent for booby-trapping. Plus, his rivalry with local old woman, the late Louise Johnson.Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Holy guacamole, welcome back to The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce catches Fenton up on her off-season trip to Burning Man and Fenton talks about his recent discovery in the world of gummy candies. Then, Bruce and Fenton discuss a polarizing local topic: the Geraldine Trash Problem. Someone’s eating all the trash in Geraldine, and that’s a problem. Then, Bruce and Fenton are joined by local radio legend, King Poo (Avery Powell)! King Poo immediately comes out swinging, and then off-mic his mother tells him to quiet down and he is more subdued for the remainder of the show. King Poo discusses his unique approach to broadcasting, his newfound gardening hobby, and the controversial public humiliation of his former intern, Henry Donk. Plus, Fenton gets awarded Dipshit of the Week!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Folks, this is a very special episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton address the elephant in the room regarding last week’s episode. They ALSO talk about how Bruce got shot. They discuss which finger Bruce lost, why it can’t be re-attached, and how this tragic event has forced them to gaslight their children. They also absolutely DISS their rival town of Kooksy, Iowa!Finally, Bruce and Fenton sit down with the man who pulled the trigger and shot off Bruce’s finger, Puff Daniels (Sam Buttress)! Puff talks about his affinity for gaming and breaks down his motivation behind shooting Bruce – it involves an extended, six-week-long misunderstanding between the real world and the Virtual Reality world of Mayor Hunt 4. Then, another on-air maiming!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

You dumbassses, it’s another episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton talk about the “Text Your Ex Challenge!” Everyone listening, text a link to this episode to your ex PLEASE! Then, Bruce discusses Fenton’s air balloon accident that led to “The Cloud Crazies.” Then they talk about working out for like, two minutes. To top it all off, we’re joined by our very own Fenton’s lovely (step)mother, Bridgiit Screnton (Kaela Rosenbaum)! Their reunion is almost immediately sidetracked by the unbelievable amount of tension and outright hostility between Bruce and Bridgiit, which Fenton attempts to mitigate! They get into the specifics of Fenton’s birth, his birth mother’s mysterious death, Bridgiit’s attention-grabbing stunt at Bruce and Fenton’s wedding, breastfeeding, and more. Then, a cliffhanger! Spoiler alert: someone gets shot, with a gun!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)

Worry not, it's another episode of The Blissful Marriage Family Hour! Bruce and Fenton discuss their weeklong hiatus due to food poisoning caused by Fenton's roast, both ways. Then, they discuss THANKSGIVING! IT'S A TOPICAL EPISODE!Then, we're joined by the Geraldine, Iowa town drunk, Chantal (Grace Dowling)! Chantal drops by to talk about her bedazzled jean jacket, her bluegrass music festival, and the way she makes her money (hint – it involves a metal detector). Plus, we discuss our rival town of Kooksy, Iowa! New canonical thing, baby! Add it to the wiki!Cover art by Nadim Silverman (@nadimsilverman on IG)Theme song by Nate Hollander of Surf Party, USA (@surfpartyusa_band on IG)