Handsome – Pretty Little Episode #60

Release Date: October 10, 2025
Hosts: Tig Notaro, Mae Martin (with guests Megan & Kristen)

Episode Overview

In this whimsical and conversational episode, comedians Tig Notaro and Mae Martin (with Fortune Feimster notably absent) riff on donation dilemmas, homeownership quirks, the escalating stakes of friendly games, and answer listener questions that range from favorite fictional ghosts to life advice from their future selves. The tone is characteristically silly, honest, and layered with their trademark dry humor, peppered with moments of thoughtful reflection and affectionate banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Charity, Clutter, and Domestic Life

(01:02–02:06)

• Mae discusses a pile of clothes to be donated after a failed Facebook Marketplace sale. Tig suggests auctioning “a mixed bag of random stuff from Mae Martin” for charity—a concept both find entertaining.
• Mae is overwhelmed by the “hive of industry” as she prepares shipments of animal books and deals with domestic clutter as a new homeowner.

Notable Moment:

• Mae on plans for the house:
  “I'm not here enough. But I have big plans, you know; I’m going to get an ice plunge, maybe...” (02:11)

Gaming Escalation: From Foosball to Darts

(02:23–05:01)

• Mae has acquired a “professional dart board,” moving away from foosball after it became too cutthroat (involving small wagers).
• Tig recounts her experience with axe-throwing in Toronto, observing its “brutal” but satisfying nature compared to darts.

Notable Quotes:

• Mae on foosball turning competitive:
  “We started putting, like, five bucks on a game kind of thing… And I lose every time.” (04:18)
• Tig on professional darts attire:
  "I don't know what people wear in the world of darts, but they're shiny." (04:42)
• Mae, picturing dart leagues:
  “It’s the only professional sport where you can, like, nurse a beer while you do it.” (04:47)

Dreams, Subconscious, and Friendly Air-Clearing

(05:57–09:12)

• Mae asks Tig if she’s ever dreamed of her or Fortune; Tig says “No, of course not” (06:02).
• They agree their friendship is “uncomplicated”—nothing in need of subconscious resolution.
• They playfully invite opportunities for grievances, but both declare mutual respect and support, with Mae joking, “I’d love to spend more time together, frankly,” and Tig retorting, “You know that’s not gonna happen.” (08:01-08:02)
• Discussion leads to Tig’s departure from her agent and how dropping agents causes nervous ripple effects in the industry.

Listener Question #1: “Name Your Favorite Ghost”

(09:12–16:14)
Caller: Megan

• Mae first makes a literary allusion, confusing Kate Bush songs and ‘Wuthering Heights.’
• She picks the ghost from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” appreciating the ghost’s petty revenge through the “beating heart under the floorboards.”
  “That ghost had it right. Really mess with someone who killed you, torment them with your beating heart… Cheeky little ghost.” (10:24)
• Tig expresses no real attachment or interest in ghosts:
  “They all fall in the same category of who gives a—. Oh, you heard it here.” (11:08)
• Mae and Tig riff on the silliness and fashion sense of “rattling chains” ghosts and the idea that you might choose ghostdom at death.
• Both admit to never having seen a ghost; Tig recounts sensing Andrea Gibson’s presence but wouldn’t call it a “ghost.”

Megan’s Favorite Ghosts (14:37):

• Timer from Ghostbusters (Animated)
• Beetlejuice (Animated/live-action)
• Marley (Muppet Christmas Carol version)
• Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense
• Casper: “Just a legend.”

Mae and Tig are delighted at the thoroughness of Megan’s list—and quip about the ranking process.

Listener Question #2: “Advice From Your Future Self”

(16:49–22:25)
Caller: Kristen from North Carolina

• Kristen asks: “If you met yourself 10 years down the road, what advice would that older self give you?”
• Mae interprets: “In a way, that’s just saying, what advice now do you need to hear?” (17:46)
  • Mae’s advice to herself: “Stop trying so hard… Just go lightly… Let things evolve, don’t feel tension.”
  • She acknowledges the urge comes from “a fear of failure,” and wishes for more trust in the process—and to spend more time with her parents.
• Tig’s advice to herself: Prioritize loved ones and “be more present than ever” (19:04–20:33).
  • She illustrates with a story about being distracted by work while her son sought her attention, realizing, “God, that feels so gross.” (20:20)
• Both agree on the importance of small, intentional moments—“more of that, more of that.”

Kristen's Wisdom (22:00):

“Nurture your relationships. Life is short. Treat people with respect, kindness, and curiosity… Love you all. Thank you for the love, light, and joy you bring into our lives every week.”
(22:00–22:25)

Closing Reflections

(22:34–23:21)

• Mae recounts a heartfelt email from a friend, emphasizing how minor but thoughtful gestures matter deeply.
• They joke about making a dentist trip together into a “special day”—echoing the family moments they just praised.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Mae on family games:
  “We’ve introduced money, and so we’ve got to take it… And I lose every time. So. Yeah. Now it's going to be darts for a while.” (04:18)

• Tig on ghost apathy:
  "They all fall in the same category of who gives a—. Oh, you heard it here." (11:08)

• Mae on simplicity in friendships:
  “I've never had a ‘Handsome’ dream. And I think that's because our relationship is very uncomplicated … It's a healthy relation.” (06:28)

• Kristen’s succinct advice:
  “Nurture your relationships. Life is short. Treat people with respect, kindness, and curiosity.” (22:00)

• Tig on gratitude:
  “It’s so nice to take those moments and more of that, more of that, more of that.” (23:03)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Donation dilemmas & household chaos: 01:02–02:23
• Dartboard, foosball, and games: 02:23–05:01
• Dreams, agent chat, healthy friendship: 05:57–09:12
• Favorite ghost question: 09:12–16:14
• Megan lists favorite ghosts: 14:37–15:16
• Kristen’s advice question: 16:49–22:25
• Kristen delivers her advice: 22:00–22:25
• Closing stories on gratitude and special moments: 22:34–23:43

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a light, meandering, and deeply personal comedic style, blending improv-like riffs on mundane details with sincere reflections on parenting, friendship, and presence. The hosts’ rapport is playful, with gentle teasing, self-deprecation, and moments of honest introspection. Audience interaction through questions continues to spark thoughtful and often hilarious musings, bringing heart and warmth even to their silliest topics.

Final Takeaway

“Pretty Little Episode #60” is quintessential “Handsome”: a mix of absurdist humor, compassionate advice, and the kind of friend-to-friend honesty that makes the mundane feel memorable. Whether discussing the merits of ghosts, the competitive dangers of foosball, or the importance of being present with those you love, Tig and Mae deliver fun, relatability, and a reminder to cherish life's little moments.