Podcast Summary: Handsome – Pretty Little Episode #42

Release Date: June 6, 2025
Hosts: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin

1. Introduction and Technical Hiccups (00:49 – 01:37)

The episode opens with Tig Notaro and May Martin humorously addressing the technical difficulties they experienced while recording. May expresses her frustration with the mishaps, joking about using a "tin can microphone with a string" for better reliability.

• May Martin (00:49):

  "Some people just know they could save hundreds on car insurance by checking Allstate First."
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• Tig Notaro (00:57):

  "Pretty little episode. Welcome. You go ahead, May. Tell them who you are."

2. The Chaos of Kids' Sports Schedules (01:37 – 05:22)

Tig and May delve into the hectic lives of their children, Max and Finn, who are deeply involved in a demanding baseball tournament. Tig shares vivid anecdotes about the family's constant engagement with baseball, including multiple teams and practices.

• Tig Notaro (02:00):

  "I mean, I hate to be the cliché parent that is like, it's baseball all the time, but it is all the time."

• May Martin (04:15):

  "I just can't relate to the feeling of, like, them being excited to go and play a sport. Like when I was a kid and had soccer practice or whatever, I would just dread it till the moment I got there."

The conversation highlights the relentless nature of youth sports and the parents' occasional exasperation with their children's enthusiasm.

3. Listener Question: Walk-On Music (08:30 – 13:06)

The hosts engage with a listener named Anna from Seattle, who inquires about each host's ideal walk-on music for a sporting event or performance.

• Anna (08:38):

  "If you were in a sport or some event where there was walk on music for you, what would your Walk on song be?"

• Tig Notaro (09:56):

  "I've walked on to 'Start Me Up' by the Stones."

• May Martin (11:04):

  "I've gone out before for a while I was going out to One Direction, 'Steal My Girl' because it's so upbeat and joyful, but the lyrics are about being 16 and being in love with a 16-year-old girl."

The hosts share their personal tastes in music for making memorable entrances, discussing the impact of song choice on audience engagement.

4. Listener Question: Travel Fails (13:36 – 20:48)

Charlie from Cheshire, UK, poses a question about significant travel mishaps that the hosts have experienced, prompting a series of humorous and relatable stories.

• Charlie (13:36):

  "What is the biggest fail that you've made while you've been traveling. What have you done that's made you feel a little bit silly in the moment, but you can laugh about now?"

• Tig Notaro (14:22):

  "I fractured my wrist. And then I ended up on crutches because somebody cut me off with their gigantic suitcase."

• May Martin (16:35):

  "We were in Italy and we were going to take a ferry to Greece... we ended up sleeping in the car for like six hours and then getting the first morning ferry."

• Charlie (18:23):

  "Seven years ago I was backpacking around Europe and saw on the map, oh, Vienna... ended up in Vienna but confused it with Venice."

The hosts recount their travel blunders, emphasizing the humor and lessons learned from each experience.

5. Closing Remarks and Show Promotions (20:48 – End)

The episode concludes with Tig and May promoting their upcoming shows and encouraging listeners to engage with the podcast through social media and reviews.

• May Martin (21:40):

  "I'm doing June 10th in San Francisco, June 12th in Portland, and June 13th in Vancouver. If you go to maymartinmusic.com I'll tell some stories, but mainly I'm going to be playing music and doing meet and greets, and I'd love to see you."

• Tig Notaro (22:32):

  "Tell your friends about Handsome. Share episodes, rate, review. Subscribe also to YouTube because you get to see Biggie, you get to see Fortune's games, you get to see May's face."

The hosts wrap up by highlighting their individual projects and the importance of listener support for the podcast's growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Balancing Parenthood and Personal Life: Tig and May navigate the challenges of managing active children's schedules while pursuing their careers.

• Personal Anecdotes Enhance Connection: Sharing personal stories about travel mishaps and favorite music choices fosters a deeper connection with the audience.

• Engaging with Listeners: By incorporating listener questions, the hosts create an interactive and inclusive environment that values audience participation.

Notable Quotes:

• Tig Notaro (03:21):

  "I was standing yesterday. I was at the park... I still, to this second, don't know if he must have met the fourth inning."

• May Martin (04:31):

  "I wish we were doing this through, like a tin can microphone with a string. It'd be more reliable."

• Charlie (19:04):

  "Seven years ago I was backpacking around Europe and saw on the map, oh, Vienna... confused it with Venice."

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