Podcast Summary: Handsome – Pretty Little Episode #22
Release Date: January 17, 2025
Hosts: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin
Producer: Thomas Wuellette
Introduction
In the 22nd episode of "Handsome," titled "Pretty Little Episode #22," hosts Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin delve into personal anecdotes, engage with listener questions, and share laughs in their trademark humorous style. Skipping the usual advertisements and intros, the episode quickly immerses listeners into the camaraderie and insightful conversations that define the podcast.
Hosts' Personal Updates
Mae Martin's Toronto Adventures
Mae Martin kicks off the episode by recounting her recent trip to Toronto, where she attended a Rufus Wainwright concert at the Royal Conservatory. She shares delightful interactions with Rufus's sister, Lucy Wainwright Roach, and amusingly discovers that the venue staff mistakenly believe she knows her own parents, Wendy and James.
Mae Martin [02:03]: "She's like a Canadian political person. Yes. And so we were at her house, hanging out and the people that run the venue where Rufus was performing came up to me and they told me we are good friends with May's parents."
Navigating Isolation and Mental Health
The conversation shifts to the challenges of being away from family and maintaining mental well-being. Mae expresses her struggle with isolation while working on projects like Comedy Bar and "Star Trek" production, emphasizing the difficulty of disconnecting from her established routine.
Mae Martin [05:04]: "It's hard to be away from your family life. Yeah. Your whole life, your routine..."
Tig suggests staying socially active as a remedy, sharing his own strategy of having a straight friend stay over to provide companionship and prevent overthinking.
Tig Notaro [05:29]: "I like to have a bro, like, as you know, I often have, like, a straight dude just staying in my house and it really helps to wake up in the morning..."
Listener Questions
Drag Persona Creativity
The first listener question comes from Little Miss Hot Mess, a drag queen, who asks the hosts what their drag personas would be, including their drag names and stage appearances.
Question from Little Miss Hot Mess [08:31]:
"Who would you be as a drag performer? Maybe you're a Drag queen or a drag king or some other drag royalty. And I'm curious what your drag name would be, how you might think about a drag Persona, what you'd want to look like as you step out onto a fabulous pageant stage."
Tig's Response:
Tig humorously contemplates a drag king persona with a name like "Zip Zero" and later entertains the idea of a drag queen name such as "Greta von Lincoln Zipper."
Tig Notaro [10:14]: "But I think if I was a drag king, I'd be like some kind of greaser called Zip Zero. But now maybe because I feel gender wise that I'm more... I would maybe feel empowered and more comfortable to do Drag Queen... like Greta von Lincoln Zipper."
Mae's Response:
Mae playfully suggests her own drag persona, "Grandpa Tig," complete with a thick gray mustache and bushy eyebrows, and teases Tig about his potential drag alter ego.
Mae Martin [11:12]: "What immediately came to mind is the drag king look that I cultivated on Handsome with Grandpa Tig... gray mustache, bushy eyebrows..."
Little Miss Hot Mess's Answer:
Little Miss Hot Mess shares her drag name and the evolution behind it, highlighting how it reflects her personal growth.
Little Miss Hot Mess [12:43]: "You already know that my drag name is Little Miss Hot Mess. ... that name really helps me shine a spotlight on what a hot mess the rest of the world can be."
Time Travel to Historical Moments
The next question is from Emma in North London, inquiring about which historical moment the hosts would visit if given the chance to time travel for an hour.
Question from Emma [13:13]:
"If you could go back in history and spend an hour wandering around somewhere, where would you like to go?... Where would you like to hang out for an hour?"
Mae's Response:
Mae expresses a desire to witness pre-human times, such as observing dinosaurs or exploring caveman life, envisioning herself blending in with humorous attire like a Flintstone skirt.
Mae Martin [14:51]: "I would love to ... peek in a cave during, you know, caveman time. And, like, put on a little flintstone skirt just so I kind of fit in."
Tig's Response:
Tig grapples with the multitude of historical options but eventually entertains the idea of witnessing significant events like the Sermon on the Mount or the crowning of Napoleon, adding a humorous twist with dinosaurs in historical settings.
Tig Notaro [15:01]: "I'd like to be at the Sermon on the Mount. I'd like to hear Jesus addressing a crowd and be like, sure."
Humorous Interactions & Banter
The episode is peppered with lighthearted humor as the hosts riff on each other's ideas. A memorable moment includes the playful suggestion to wear clothespins on noses while visiting historical periods to blend in, leading to infectious laughter and amusing imagery.
Tig Notaro [19:02]: "Oh, boy, oh, boy."
Mae Martin [19:35]: "It's so the same person. Looney Tunes."
Conclusion
As the episode wraps up, the hosts invite listeners to engage with future episodes by submitting their questions via SpeakPipe and visiting their merch store. They encourage sharing episodes that resonate with friends, emphasizing the fun and silliness that "Handsome" consistently delivers.
Tig Notaro [20:18]: "Keep sending in your questions. You go to speakpipe.com handsomepod and ask us a question... we've got really good stuff right now."
Mae Martin [20:33]: "If anything makes you giggle like this, this is a perfect example. Something to send to a friend and say, this is silly. Check it out."
Notable Quotes
- Mae Martin [02:03]: "We are good friends with May's parents."
- Tig Notaro [05:29]: "I like to have a bro... Just stop me from going into my head."
- Mae Martin [11:12]: "Grandpa Tig... gray mustache, bushy eyebrows."
- Little Miss Hot Mess [12:43]: "Little Miss Hot Mess helps me shine a spotlight on what a hot mess the rest of the world can be."
- Tig Notaro [15:01]: "I'd like to hear Jesus addressing a crowd... What's your deal?"
Connect with Handsome:
- Email: us@handsomepodmail.com
- Social Media: @handsomepod
- Merchandise: handsomepod.com
This episode of "Handsome" showcases the hosts' ability to blend personal stories with engaging listener interactions, all while maintaining their unique sense of humor. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer, "Pretty Little Episode #22" offers a delightful glimpse into the lives and laughs of Tig, Fortune, and Mae.