Here's my take - correct me if I'm wrong.
Hand 1 - if you're going to play like this than just fold preflop. If you call preflop, you have to lead that flop - either take it down there or you'll at least see where you are at and can make a better fold.
Hand 2 - that's just wtf to me. I definitely bet that flop. And as played - you HAVE to call that river.