Pretty Little Episode #19

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Handsome" – Pretty Little Episode #19

Release Date: December 27, 2024
Hosts: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin
Produced by: Headgum

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Introduction: A Special Reunion

In this heartwarming special episode, Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin reunite for "Pretty Little Episode #19," marking a joyful prelude to the New Year. The hosts express their excitement about coming together again, setting the stage for a lively and engaging conversation.

Tig Notaro [00:45]: "Well, well, well. All three of our handsome faces together. Oh, pretty little episode."

Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking Ahead

The trio delves into reflections on the past year and their optimistic outlook for 2025. Fortune shares intriguing insights from a psychic who predicts significant personal growth, expansive travels, and eventual nesting in 2026. The conversation highlights their individual aspirations and humorous takes on the future.

Fortune Feimster [01:26]: "This psychic said a lot of growth, a lot of expansion. And... 2025 is a big fun year. Crazy travel, growth."

New Year's Traditions Around the World

The hosts explore various New Year's traditions, blending personal anecdotes with cultural practices. They discuss the electric countdown kisses, the Spanish tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight, and the Japanese custom of consuming warm soba noodles for longevity.

• Electric Kisses and Midnight Celebrations:

  Mae shares a humorous take on New Year's Eve kisses, describing how her partner prefers playful interactions over traditional smooches.

  Mae Martin [04:03]: "In my opinion, New Year's Eve is always kind of anticlimactic... Usually Jack doesn't have a smooch and... she shoves a strawberry in her face."

• Spanish Grapes Tradition:

  Mae recounts her experience in Barcelona, where she participated in the grape-eating tradition, highlighting the fun and somewhat chaotic nature of the practice.

  Mae Martin [05:48]: "When it hits, they have a whole thing where you... you pop a grape in your mouth every second as the clock strikes midnight."

• Japanese Soba Noodles:

  Fortune introduces the Japanese tradition of eating warm soba noodles, emphasizing its significance for a long and prosperous life.

  Fortune Feimster [06:31]: "In Japan at New Year's, every person gets a bowl of warm soba noodles. That's how you are people."

Listener Questions Segment

The episode transitions into a vibrant Q&A session where listeners' questions spark engaging discussions among the hosts.

1. Soundtrack for Your Life Movie

Question by Jen from just east of Toronto:
"If there was a movie made about your life, what are three songs that would be included on the soundtrack?"

• Tig Notaro:

  Tig chooses "Story of My Life" by One Direction, revealing her fondness for the song despite not being familiar with all members of the band.

  Tig Notaro [08:16]: "I would definitely have that song. 'Story of My Life.'"

• Mae Martin:

  Mae suggests "Get Out the Map" by Indigo Girls, reflecting her sense of adventure and personal journey.

  Mae Martin [09:05]: "Get Out the Map. Because it would be like Tig traveling from Colorado."

• Fortune Feimster:

  Fortune proposes "Circle of Life" from The Lion King and "Spice Up Your Life" by the Spice Girls, showcasing her vibrant personality and zest for life.

  Fortune Feimster [12:22]: "When I arrive on the planet, I want 'Circle of Life' from The Lion King."

The discussion evolves into humorous attempts to sing portions of "Midnight Train to Georgia," highlighting the hosts' camaraderie and playful dynamics.

Mae Martin [11:01]: "I would do 'Midnight Train to Georgia,' but then I'd be like..."

Tig Notaro [12:10]: "On the day you're born."

2. Comparisons to Other Comedians or Personalities

Question by AJ from Maryland:
"When I describe her to other people, I'll usually say, she's like the female version of Larry David. Did you all get compared to other comedians, and did you agree?"

• Tig Notaro:

  Tig discusses being compared to Larry David, clarifying that while she shares a dry sense of humor, she doesn't identify as a curmudgeon.

  Tig Notaro [15:11]: "I think I'm just dry... I don't get worked up like him."

• Fortune Feimster:

  Fortune humorously mentions being compared to inanimate objects like lamps and Q-tips, adding a light-hearted twist to the conversation.

  Fortune Feimster [16:30]: "I get compared to a lamp or a Q tip."

• Mae Martin:

  Mae addresses comparisons to other performers, like Bridget Everett and Ellen DeGeneres, emphasizing her unique identity despite superficial similarities.

  Mae Martin [17:05]: "They're like the one on HBO, and we're so different."

Tig shares a unique comparison made by her partner to Bob Dylan, adding an unexpected layer to her public persona.

Tig Notaro [18:04]: "I didn't say who people compared me to, which of course people say Tom Cruise... but my partner said I reminded her of Bob Dylan."

3. Naming a New Kitten

Question by Rachel from the Valley:
"I just got my first kitten. He's a little black and white tuxedo cat, and I cannot pick a name. I'd love your help."

• Tig Notaro:

  Tig reminisces about her own kitten named Stripe, sharing a personal touch to the naming process.

  Tig Notaro [19:52]: "I had my very first cat... I named her Stripe."

• Mae Martin:

  Mae suggests playful names like "Cookie" and "Fancy," linking the kitten's tuxedo pattern to sweet treats and stylish descriptors.

  Mae Martin [20:23]: "Cookie... and because I think of tuxedos, I think of Fancy."

• Fortune Feimster:

  Fortune offers creative options such as "Ritz" and "Oscar," inspired by the tuxedo's association with elegance and iconic symbols.

  Fortune Feimster [20:54]: "Maybe Ritz... or Oscar."

The hosts collaboratively brainstorm, blending their ideas humorously to assist Rachel in choosing the perfect name for her new pet.

Mae Martin [21:35]: "Oscar Handsome."

Closing Remarks: Gratitude and Future Plans

As the episode draws to a close, the hosts express heartfelt gratitude to their listeners, celebrating the community they've built over the past year. They announce upcoming live shows in Nashville and Austin, encouraging fans to secure tickets soon.

Mae Martin [22:53]: "We have so many fun live shows coming up... get those tickets."

Fortune highlights the positive feedback and the strong, supportive community that continues to grow around the podcast.

Fortune Feimster [23:10]: "There's so many funny comments and the community that's building around it."

Tig and Mae share delightful anecdotes from their recent shows, praising the audience's enthusiasm and the unique merchandise designs.

Tig Notaro [23:06]: "My show in Toronto the other night... the most subtly handsome dude sitting front row."

The episode concludes with a warm farewell, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining the podcast's vibrant and inclusive spirit.

Tig Notaro [23:47]: "Until next time, keep it pretty."

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Notable Quotes

• Fortune Feimster [01:26]: "2025 is a big fun year. Crazy travel, growth."
• Mae Martin [04:03]: "Usually Jack doesn't have a smooch and she shoves a strawberry in her face."
• Tig Notaro [08:16]: "I would definitely have that song. 'Story of My Life.'"
• Fortune Feimster [16:30]: "I get compared to a lamp or a Q tip."
• Tig Notaro [18:04]: "My partner said I reminded her of Bob Dylan."
• Mae Martin [20:23]: "Cookie... and because I think of tuxedos, I think of Fancy."
• Fortune Feimster [23:10]: "There's so many funny comments and the community that's building around it."

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Conclusion

"Pretty Little Episode #19" of "Handsome" offers a delightful blend of humor, personal stories, and insightful conversations as Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin navigate reflections on the past year, cultural traditions, and listener interactions. The episode exemplifies the hosts' chemistry and their ability to engage listeners with relatable content, setting a promising tone for the upcoming year.

Transcript

[Fortune Feimster]

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[Tig Notaro]

Like, you know to check the Internet for videos about mountain goats before heading out the door for the day.

[Fortune Feimster]

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[Mae Martin]

This is a Headgum podcast. Pretty little episode.

[Tig Notaro]

Well, well, well. All three of our handsome faces together. Oh, pretty little episode.

[Fortune Feimster]

All is well.

[Mae Martin]

We've reunited it.

[Tig Notaro]

That's right.

[Mae Martin]

May. What?

[Tig Notaro]

Does it feel so good? Yes. Oh, my Lord.

[Mae Martin]

This is a special pre little episode.

[Tig Notaro]

Because Fortune has a headset on.

[Mae Martin]

I have a headset on. Can I take your order? But we're closing out one year and heading into another. Or. What do you guys feel about that?

[Fortune Feimster]

I feel really good about it. Really good. Apparently, numero. Numerologically, the next year is a good. A goodie.

[Mae Martin]

Oh, wait.

[Tig Notaro]

For you or for everyone?

[Fortune Feimster]

For me. Sorry.

[Tig Notaro]

Just for you. Okay.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

What's on the horizon? Yeah, yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

This psychic said a lot of. A lot of growth, a lot of expansion. And. Yeah, because I was like, oh, I think I'm just going to be like, nesting, settling down. She was like, no, next year. 2025 is a big fun year. Crazy travel, growth. And then she said, 2026. That's when you're nesting.

[Tig Notaro]

Oh, wow. Yeah, I like that little bird.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah, you know me, you know, little.

[Mae Martin]

Bird, spread my wings and flying and.

[Tig Notaro]

But then nesting.

[Fortune Feimster]

And then nesting.

[Tig Notaro]

That's the little bird.

[Fortune Feimster]

I bet. I bet next year is going to be great for you guys too.

[Tig Notaro]

We'll see.

[Mae Martin]

I haven't been to a psychic yet.

[Tig Notaro]

Wait, why do you. Why do you bet that next year is going to be great for us? Are you just trying to be positive or so?

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah, I just feel bad being, like, being the only one who's gonna flap my wings.

[Tig Notaro]

Sore, sore.

[Mae Martin]

We don't know. We don't know what's in store for us. Yeah, I have yet to see a psychic.

[Tig Notaro]

No, we should. Together.

[Mae Martin]

We should.

[Fortune Feimster]

Oh, my God, please. The psychic will be there trying to figure out what your relationship is.

[Mae Martin]

We found your groupon for the two for One psychic reading.

[Fortune Feimster]

Okay. And are you two. Are you two a couple? No, we're podcast co host.

[Tig Notaro]

Not yet. You tell us.

[Mae Martin]

We're a podcast couple. We're actually in a throuple. Our other one has already been so we'd like to know, are we soaring?

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah.

[Mae Martin]

I always like a new year, you know, you. You shed the last. This year has been good and positive for the most part. A couple little hiccups here and there, but I still like the freshness of a. Of a new situation.

[Fortune Feimster]

Me too. I hate the pressure of resolutions, though. I don't do all that.

[Tig Notaro]

I do them throughout the year.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah. Yeah. That's smart.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

Every morning with your morning coffee.

[Tig Notaro]

I haven't been drinking coffee.

[Fortune Feimster]

Really?

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah.

[Mae Martin]

So healthy.

[Tig Notaro]

I've gotten really into my morning smoothie that I just. I don't even remember. I just don't even want coffee every now and then. Like, I had some coffee yesterday, but I can't believe how much it like kicked me off coffee. It's weird. Very bizarre.

[Fortune Feimster]

Have you guys ever had like a really electric New Year's countdown kiss?

[Mae Martin]

Oh, good question. H. I mean, like my wife, I'm sure. Of course. So many electric kisses where our mouths are sparking. New Year's Eve, in my opinion, is always kind of anticlimactic. It's all this buildup and then you're like, five, four, three, two, one. Yes. Yeah, it's here.

[Tig Notaro]

We're still. Yeah. It feels like you're about to lift off, but, you know.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah. So if you had an electric kiss, I guess that would be a nice cherry on top. But yeah, usually Jack's not have a smooch and you know, she shoves a strawberry in her face. I shove a macaroon or whatever is nearby me in my face.

[Tig Notaro]

Wait, why a strawberry in a Mac?

[Mae Martin]

Yeah, that feels very New Year's Eve. Like.

[Tig Notaro]

Does it a strawberry in the mouth?

[Mae Martin]

No, like a chocolate covered strawberry.

[Tig Notaro]

Well, you didn't add that. It's like. And then she, you know, of course, has a prune and then we're in the New Year.

[Mae Martin]

It just feels very New Year's Eve. I don't like strawberries, so that's not on my plate. That's why I was trying to scramble to think of. I totally.

[Tig Notaro]

I totally understand. I just. You have to mention the chocolate dipped strawberry. Not.

[Mae Martin]

You're. You're right, you're right.

[Fortune Feimster]

I left that.

[Mae Martin]

That important part out.

[Tig Notaro]

So important. And then we have a handful of grapes, we kiss.

[Mae Martin]

The grapes are tradition in Spain for New Year's. Yeah. When it hits, they have a whole thing where you go into like the. They do like public.

[Tig Notaro]

She's celebrating her arms.

[Mae Martin]

I'm flapping arms like May soaring. But also you can do it at home and they hand out a bag of 12 grapes and at midnight, like a clock rings every, like, how many ever seconds and you pop a grape in your mouth.

[Tig Notaro]

That's a lot of grapes for.

[Mae Martin]

It's a lot of grapes.

[Tig Notaro]

That's dangerous.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah, but it's their tradition. I did it in Barcelona.

[Tig Notaro]

I've never noticed your accent before.

[Mae Martin]

Only when I say Barcelona.

[Tig Notaro]

I thought. Yeah, I thought you were Australian.

[Mae Martin]

That is their tradition. So I don't know, look it up. Try it.

[Fortune Feimster]

You know, in. In Japan at New Year's, every people get a. A bowl of warm soba noodles. That's how you are people.

[Tig Notaro]

Are you guys making things up right now?

[Fortune Feimster]

No, I swear. Bowl of warm noodles in Japan.

[Mae Martin]

I'm not making mine up. That's.

[Fortune Feimster]

Well, I. I read that that's a tradition.

[Mae Martin]

Okay, I shoved 12 grapes in my.

[Tig Notaro]

Mouth and now it's a tradition in Barcelona.

[Mae Martin]

I believe it's pronounced bar salona.

[Tig Notaro]

How do you say razor blades in.

[Mae Martin]

Oh, I did get corrected on that.

[Tig Notaro]

It's rise up.

[Mae Martin]

Yes.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

Oh. Oh, I see. I see.

[Mae Martin]

My bad. Yeah, it's rise up. Rise up. Rise up lights. Not raise up lights, but rise up lights. Either works, but thank you to our lovely listeners for pointing that out multiple times.

[Tig Notaro]

Okay, but how do you say rise up lights in Spanish?

[Mae Martin]

Rise up lies.

[Fortune Feimster]

Okay, how do you say. How do you say paa PA in that one?

[Mae Martin]

So you can just say it normal. It's the thing with this thing. Gracias.

[Tig Notaro]

Huh?

[Mae Martin]

Yeah, I mean. Anyway, enough about that, guys. We have to answer some questions.

[Tig Notaro]

We sure do.

[Fortune Feimster]

I really forgot that we were doing that. Yeah, let's do that.

[Tig Notaro]

Did you think we were all just meeting on Zoom to hang out?

[Fortune Feimster]

Yes, kind of. Yeah, we were just checking in.

[Mae Martin]

Let's do it.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Jen]

Hello, handsome. It's Jen from just east of Toronto. Hey, my question for you is, if there was a movie made about your life, what are three songs that would be included on the soundtrack?

[Mae Martin]

Three?

[Fortune Feimster]

That's.

[Mae Martin]

Whoa.

[Tig Notaro]

I would definitely have that song. Story of My Life.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah. Oh, that's a good one. One Direction.

[Fortune Feimster]

Oh, my God. I didn't know that you were into that song. That's like my karaoke.

[Tig Notaro]

I love that song.

[Fortune Feimster]

Me too.

[Tig Notaro]

I love it and I can't play cool about it. Yeah, so that's gonna be in my movie.

[Mae Martin]

Look at you.

[Fortune Feimster]

The best part is where it kind of breaks down. It gets quiet and then. And then Zayn sort of breaks it down. Story of my life.

[Tig Notaro]

I don't know it well enough to name the Boys. No, no. In fact, I didn't even know Harry Styles is in One Direction until recently. But I love that song.

[Fortune Feimster]

Okay, song. That's maybe opening credits.

[Tig Notaro]

Oh, and then. Oh, I can't decide. There would have to be an Indigo Girl song in there.

[Fortune Feimster]

100%.

[Mae Martin]

Get out the map. Because it would be like Tig. And then Tig traveled from Colorado.

[Tig Notaro]

Get out the map. Get out the map.

[Mae Martin]

Get out the map. And it's you in a car.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah. There'd have to be an Indigo Girl. But also Pretenders.

[Fortune Feimster]

Pretend. You can have all three. You could have. You could go.

[Mae Martin]

I can't think of one song. You've already got five.

[Tig Notaro]

Willie Nelson. There would have to. Ray Charles. Okay, you don't know me. Oh, that would have to be in there. Just like right when you're falling for somebody.

[Fortune Feimster]

Oh, yeah. Okay. So that's like maybe you meet Stephanie. Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

Or when I met Fortune.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Mae Martin]

My life partner.

[Fortune Feimster]

Okay. Mine would be when I'm Right when I'm born, I want. Breathe. Pink Floyd, I think. Or. Or I want, you know, that. You know, the Black Sabbath song that's like, bong. And then it goes. What is this I see before me? I want that. Like I'm a baby and I open my eyes for the first time and I look around, I'm like, what the. And then I think, I want Spice Girls, like, colors of the world.

[Mae Martin]

I get it.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah. Spice up your life. Yeah, maybe. Maybe Benny. I mean, Benny and the jets is my favorite song.

[Mae Martin]

That's a good one, too.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

Maybe my teens.

[Mae Martin]

Like an Elton John.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

Or maybe. What if I picked really Filth? Filthy. You know, Nine Inch Nails. I want to you like an animal.

[Mae Martin]

Oh, yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

On the day you're born.

[Mae Martin]

I could see that. No, that's later.

[Tig Notaro]

No, that's later. That's later. No, this doesn't fit. You know what? I also. Just to be on the nose. I want Gladys Knights. What is the name of the song? If anyone should ever write my life story.

[Mae Martin]

Oh, yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

Okay.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

You're picking.

[Tig Notaro]

Well, I want to pick the ones that are talking about my story.

[Mae Martin]

I like Gladys Night. I would do Midnight Train to Georgia, but then I'd be like. And, you know, when I moved to la, LA proved too much for the man.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Mae Martin]

And then I would come back and go, I'm actually from North Carolina. But you guys get.

[Tig Notaro]

Can we. Can we do Gladys Night right now, where you sing Gladys and. And I'll do the Pips.

[Mae Martin]

Okay.

[Fortune Feimster]

Wait, what do I do?

[Mae Martin]

You can pimp and prove too much father man Too much for the man.

[Fortune Feimster]

Take this was your idea.

[Mae Martin]

Make it so he's leaving.

[Tig Notaro]

I'm forgetting. Which one is this?

[Fortune Feimster]

He's leaving.

[Mae Martin]

Leaving On a midnight train to Georgia.

[Tig Notaro]

On a midnight train.

[Mae Martin]

Said he's going back.

[Tig Notaro]

Going back to. Fine.

[Mae Martin]

Going back to.

[Tig Notaro]

This isn't going well.

[Fortune Feimster]

This is really boring.

[Tig Notaro]

I know you will. That's what I wanted to do is that. I know you will.

[Fortune Feimster]

Right, Right.

[Mae Martin]

Well, we're gonna. We're working it.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. We're almost there.

[Mae Martin]

Maybe at one of our live next live shows.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah, we'll have it down.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah.

[Fortune Feimster]

You know what I want when I arrive on the planet? I want Circle of Life from the Lion King.

[Mae Martin]

That's a good one.

[Fortune Feimster]

From the day we set foot on the planet. Yeah. I want All In John.

[Mae Martin]

Have you guys exhausted enough? I feel like there's like eight songs in here.

[Tig Notaro]

Okay, yeah, let's hear her answer.

[Mae Martin]

Maybe. Oh, wait. I can add another song if you want.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah, let's do it.

[Tig Notaro]

Not Button Joe, the button maker.

[Mae Martin]

No, Maybe Brandy Carlisle, the story, of course. Okay, that's enough. I did Gladys Knight. That's a good one. And then maybe a Celine Dion song, New Day.

[Tig Notaro]

Some people just know they could save hundreds on car insurance by checking Allstate first.

[Fortune Feimster]

Like, you know, to work on your Australian accent before heading on a vacation down under.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah, check in first is smart. So check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds. You're in good hands with Allstate. This content is intended for audiences in the US Only. Savings vary terms apply. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates, Northbrook, Illinois.

[Mae Martin]

All right, what do we answer?

[Jen]

My first song would be Lose Yourself by Eminem. It was a song playing right before I won a really big championship in women's box lacrosse with my team. The second one would be Van Morrison's into the Mystic.

[Tig Notaro]

Yes.

[Jen]

The third one would be from a Belgian band called K's Choice, and it would be the song Believe.

[Tig Notaro]

That's amazing. Case Choice. That's a blast from the past. Well, thanks for your question and answer, Jen.

[Fortune Feimster]

Thanks, Jen.

[Tig Notaro]

That was fun. All right, what's next?

[AJ]

Hey, handsomes. I'm aj. I'm from Maryland. First of all, love the podcast. I love each of you all, and the podcast kind of gives us a little bit of insight into your personal lives outside of the stage and film. So I. I just love the podcast. I hope you all keep going. But my question is kind of based on tic because I'M a fan, and when I describe her to other people, I'll usually say, oh, she's like the female version of Larry David. And generally, people will get it. So I'm curious if you all have been described as either another comedian or just someone with a huge personality that we would all know. And did you agree or you're like, nah, that's not me. Like, Tig, do you think you're the female version of Larry David?

[Mae Martin]

Do you think that that is more curmudgeony?

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I know I have. You know, I don't know what it is. That side of my personality where I'll be a curmudgeon. I. But I don't think I'm curmudgeony. I think I'm just dry.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

You know?

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

I mean, I can see. I can see that that would be, like, kind of a.

[Fortune Feimster]

But you don't get worked up like him. Like, you're not. You don't have that kind of manic.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah, I don't get.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah. You're not sure.

[Tig Notaro]

I'm more like. This is really.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah, yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

Let me think this through here.

[Mae Martin]

And not as neurotic.

[Tig Notaro]

I know. I don't feel neurotic at all.

[Fortune Feimster]

I mean, do you ever. Or maybe.

[Tig Notaro]

Maybe she's wrong.

[Mae Martin]

I think we answered that.

[Fortune Feimster]

Did you guys ever have. In the early days, like, before you kind of had your own. Like, I used. I. I mean, still. I will just get compared to any gay comic. Like, any. Or any, like, Queer Born Female. Like, it's just like, oh, Mae Martin's like, you know, like Ellen or Tig or, you know, I'm like, I don't think we're that similar, but it's.

[Mae Martin]

Right.

[Fortune Feimster]

That's like the lazy comparison. But also, I don't know, I get compared to inanimate objects a lot. Like a lamp or a Q tip.

[Tig Notaro]

Oh, you know, specifically those. Or you just saying, I can see.

[Mae Martin]

You as a lamp, I can see a Q tip.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah, those two came to mind that I've heard. And then also, I told you my co star recently said I have mosquito energy or, you know, things. Things like that. You know, weasel.

[Tig Notaro]

You know, may is like a Q tip with mosquito energy.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah, famously.

[Mae Martin]

I just usually get compared to any comic that's a larger size as I am.

[Fortune Feimster]

Right.

[Mae Martin]

Kind of pack us all in together.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah. Lazy.

[Mae Martin]

I sometimes have in the. I. I don't. Other than we have blonde hair and are, you know, kind of out there at times. And some people have thought I was Bridget Everett Okay. I've had people say, you both sing that they love my show. And I'm like, what? The podcast? And they're like, oh, no, the one on hbo. And I'm like, okay, I love Bridget. She's amazing. Amazing. But we are so different.

[Tig Notaro]

It is funny when people come up and they'll go, oh my God, I love your show. And then I'll say, what? What show? And they'll laugh at me and go, you're blah, blah, blah. And I'm like, well, that's not my only show. I have my podcast as a show. My stand ups. A show. I'm on this TV show. Or what? I'm. I'm showbiz. You know what I mean?

[Fortune Feimster]

I'm showbiz.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah. And when people have congratulated me on whatever show I've been on that I haven't been on, I was like, thanks.

[Tig Notaro]

Well, I'll tell you, I didn't say who people compared me to. Which of course people say Tom Cruise as far as like, looks and stuff. But what I thought was interesting when I first dated Stephanie was I reminded her of Bob Dylan.

[Mae Martin]

Hey, interesting.

[Tig Notaro]

You know, which is so interesting.

[Fortune Feimster]

I kind of get it.

[Mae Martin]

I could.

[Tig Notaro]

That's so funny.

[Mae Martin]

Kind of see that there's like.

[Fortune Feimster]

Well, that there's a phase of his life where he just. He sort of. When he had no time for press and stuff and he was like, in no direction home. Kind of like he's just gone electric and he's kind of like. He's pretty cool. Yeah, I could. Yeah, I see that.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah. I don't know. I'll have to ask more about it, like. But those days are gone.

[Fortune Feimster]

Do you think she means because your voice is like. Good morning, Stephanie.

[Mae Martin]

Good morning.

[Tig Notaro]

That's probably the best I could sing.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah. Once upon a time.

[Tig Notaro]

That's good, May.

[Fortune Feimster]

Thanks.

[Mae Martin]

It was good. Yeah, I love that question. Let's get one more before we ski back, finish our pre little episode.

[Rachel]

Hi, Fortune, May and Tig. I'm a big fan. My name is Rachel from the Valley. I just got my first kitten. He's a little black and white tuxedo cat. And I cannot for the life of me pick a name. I have a dog named Ziggy and the cat is his little brother. But I have no idea what to call him. Every three days I'm changing my mind. Would love your help.

[Fortune Feimster]

I feel like it sounds like she's gonna cry.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah. Or like we woke her up. Maybe we should whisper.

[Mae Martin]

She's like, oh.

[Tig Notaro]

I had my very first cat was a little tuxedo kitten I got her when I was 2 and I named her Stripe. And she didn't have a stripe on her, but I remember thinking that was a cat name.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah, that's a good name.

[Tig Notaro]

I called her Stripe. So if you want to keep that tradition going and call your little tuxedo Kitten Stripe, please do.

[Mae Martin]

I have two suggestions.

[Fortune Feimster]

Oh, great.

[Tig Notaro]

Okay.

[Mae Martin]

I thought of Cookie from Black and White Cookies, you know, so cookie depend if it's a girl.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Mae Martin]

And because I. When I think of tuxedos, I think of Fancy. Fancy or handsome?

[Tig Notaro]

A tuxedo. Oh, my God. What do you mean fancy?

[Fortune Feimster]

Handsome.

[Mae Martin]

I don't even think of handsome. I was thinking of Reba. Reba McIntyre. Fancy.

[Tig Notaro]

Fancy name.

[Mae Martin]

May. What's yours?

[Fortune Feimster]

When I think of tuxedos, I think of like putting on the Ritz. So maybe Ritz. Maybe Ritz.

[Mae Martin]

Maybe Ritz.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah. Maybe Penguin. But. Or something. Or. But then also I really. Oh, who wears the tux? Whoever's hosting the Oscars, call it Oscar. Oscar.

[Mae Martin]

Interesting. I love all our brains. Go.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

I feel like we really gave this person a lot to work with, a lot of names.

[Mae Martin]

Hopefully she can go back to sleep.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah. Get some rest.

[Mae Martin]

Sleep well, Rachel. Hopefully you can go back to sleep.

[Tig Notaro]

And just snuggle in with Oscar.

[Mae Martin]

Oscar Handsome.

[Fortune Feimster]

Oscar Stripe, Cookie. There's. Is there anything. Is there like a combination of the three of our names? Like, how would you. If you were gonna ship us, if.

[Tig Notaro]

We were like a Hollywood.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Tig Notaro]

Thruffle.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah.

[Mae Martin]

Like now I'm listening. Let's go back to that psychic as a throuple.

[Fortune Feimster]

Where's Fortune?

[Mae Martin]

I mean, what is Fortune?

[Tig Notaro]

She's called Fortune 4. We're just petering out like mumbling Motifa.

[Mae Martin]

That's what happens at the end of the year.

[Tig Notaro]

That's right.

[Mae Martin]

You're tired.

[Tig Notaro]

You're really tired. Trying to name your throuple.

[Fortune Feimster]

Yeah. It's exhausting.

[Mae Martin]

I mean, what a treat. This is always a fun time. I love doing the the one on ones with you guys on the pretty little episodes because, you know, it's just a fun vibe there. But I always love it when we're together too.

[Tig Notaro]

Yes, me too. This is the best way to head out of the new year old year. Head into the new year. Yeah, whatever. Blast off.

[Mae Martin]

Well, just really appreciate everybody who listens to our pod and has been to since we started. We are so excited for the. The next year and all the good stuff to come.

[Tig Notaro]

Yeah. We have so many fun live shows coming up and recordings and more merchandise headed your way. And yeah, the just the vibe of the listeners that good people.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah, the like you tell on our Instagram page, there's so many funny comments.

[Fortune Feimster]

And kind comments and the community that's building around it and seeing people like wearing the gear at shows and then finding each other and chatting.

[Tig Notaro]

That's amaz. My show in Toronto the other night, just like the most subtly handsome dude sitting front row and his pretty little lady.

[Mae Martin]

Yeah, sure.

[Tig Notaro]

Oh I love her sweatshirt, whatever it was.

[Mae Martin]

I did a show in Santa Rosa. I saw so many handsome shirts and pretty little lady shirts in the audience. It was wicked. Yeah, very cool. Thank you guys for supporting that. And yeah, we'll be in Nashville and Austin in April, so get those tickets.

[Tig Notaro]

Tickets are going fast.

[Mae Martin]

Boom.

[Tig Notaro]

And until next time, keep it pretty.

[Fortune Feimster]

Handsome Handsome is hosted by me, May Martin, Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. The show is produced, recorded and edited by Thomas Willette. Email [e-mail] and please follow us on social media at Handsome Pod.

[Mae Martin]

What a podcast.

[Fortune Feimster]

Podcast.

[Rachel]

What a podcast.

[Fortune Feimster]

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[Tig Notaro]

Like you know to check your phone for a new pretty little episode before you start your Friday.

[Fortune Feimster]

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