Handsome Podcast – Pretty Little Episode #73

Release Date: January 9, 2026
Hosts: Mae Martin, Fortune Feimster (Tig Notaro absent)
Guest Appearance: Biggie (Fortune’s dog, briefly)
Listener Guests: Mariana, Kate

Overview

This "Pretty Little" episode of Handsome is a cozy, comedic catch-up between hosts Mae Martin and Fortune Feimster, featuring discussions about milestone moments (like Mae’s new car and driving lessons), charming tangents on pets and friendship routines, and responses to listener questions about confidence and the Olympics. The tone is casual, playful, and honest, with plenty of relatable humor and thoughtful insights on self-perception.

Episode Highlights

Catching Up: Pets and New Cars

[01:26–08:58]

• Reunion with Biggie: Fortune is reunited with her beloved dog, Biggie, and describes his personality and quirks.

  • “Whoever's feeding him has his heart.” — Fortune [02:19]
  • Biggie only has four teeth now: “He's £9, but he's a sturdy boy.” — Fortune [03:07]

• Mae’s Visiting Friend and Home Setup: Mae mentions having a friend visiting from England and making her place more welcoming.

  • “It's so nice to have my buddy here.” — Mae [04:18]

• Mae’s New Car Adventure:

  • Mae recently got a car and shares the process and her feelings about newfound independence.
    • “I feel so much happier.” — Mae [05:04]
    • She doesn’t have a license yet and couldn’t test drive it herself, but is practicing daily.
    • Discusses driving nerves, narrating her movements to self-soothe, and the empowering feeling: “Such a confidence booster.” — Mae [05:04]
  • On driving etiquette, stickers, and habits:
    • Mae wonders about putting a “new driver” sticker, but Fortune warns about sticker removal with leased cars and notes that LA drivers are impatient.
    • Fortune: “I don't put stickers on my car usually because I'm doing a lease.” [06:59]
    • Mae on her ideal driving environment: “One thing I cannot tolerate and will never have is any music in the car. No, I can’t have that.” [08:41]

• Driving and Dating:
  Mae and Fortune joke about the classic ‘car smooch’ after a date.

  • “A car smooch is really nice.” — Fortune [09:28]
  • “Feels like we should kiss.” — Mae [09:39]

Listener Questions

1. What’s something you think is cool/bold when others do it, but can’t pull off yourself?
[09:59–15:22]

• Listener Mariana (from Ottawa) shares her bold act:

  • Refers to Mae’s admiration of people who take home coffee mugs into the world; Mariana does this and feels “super cool.”
  • Asks the hosts: What do you wish you could do confidently, but can’t?

• Mae:

  • Winking: “A confident, casual wink…I can’t pull it off at all.” [10:54]
  • Casually tossing items instead of handing them (like keys or apples): “I would never presume that they would catch it.” [11:49]

• Fortune:

  • Wearing very baggy jeans and pants: “I'm already bigger built, so to then add a bunch of extra fabric just seems like too much.” [12:06]
  • Prefers ‘structured pant’ and highlighting her “gams.”
  • Miming an old-fashioned cigarette for dramatic effect, though has no desire to actually smoke or vape.

• Mae on vaping:
  “I still smoke occasionally…can’t do vaping. It’s too…in the big cloud now.” [12:52]

• Listener Mariana’s own answer:

  • Jumpsuits and one-piece outfits: “I feel just absolutely ridiculous. But I think women in particular or non-binary folks [who] wear something like that are just the coolest.” [14:40]
  • Mae: “A one-piece is very cool.” [15:16]
  • Fortune: “Yeah, for sure. I cannot pull that off.” [15:19]

2. Summer vs. Winter Olympics & What Sport Would Suit Each Host?
[15:26–22:02]

• Listener Kate (from Connecticut) asks:

  • Do you prefer summer or winter Olympics?
  • Is there an Olympic sport you think the other could excel at?

• Fortune:

  • Summer gal: “I love to watch gymnastics. I love to watch swimming…track and field, soccer, tennis.” [15:41]
  • Watches for the opening ceremonies, isn’t big on participating in winter sports but roots for the athletes.

• Mae:

  • Prefers Summer Olympics, loves opening ceremonies (esp. 2012 London’s Queen & James Bond bit), and has soft spots for niche sports (“kayaking and things that Canada is good at”).
  • Mae is impressed by the daring stunts in winter sports: “Doing the flips. It's so insane.” [16:57]
  • Discusses LA hosting the Olympics in 2028 and speculates about the potential chaos and extravagant opening ceremonies.

• Imaginary Olympic Sports for Hosts:

  • Mae to Fortune: “If you were trotting and prancing, like dressage…but with you instead of a horse.” [17:44]
  • Fortune: “I was thinking I would be a ballroom dancer with short hair. Is that in the Olympics?” [17:47]
  • Both agree figure skating is mesmerizing.
  • Mae: “If there was an Olympic sport for apologizing for not being able to come to something, that would be me.” [18:12]
  • Fortune suggests Mae would be good at curling due to Canadian roots.

• Listener Kate’s answer:

  • Prefers Winter Olympics (“because I love snow”), thinks Fortune and Tig would be good at water polo, and Mae at curling or ice hockey. [22:02]

Reflections and Closing Banter

[22:36–24:02]

• The hosts take pride in the global hard work of Olympic athletes.
• Fortune: “I love all these athletes from all over the world who've trained their booties off...This is your time, baby. You worked hard. This is your moment.” [20:44]
• Mae observes that with comedy, unlike athletic feats, everyone seems to believe they could do it: “Comedy is so different. After every show, someone’s going, ‘You should have done this.’” [21:37]
• Shout-out to listeners for supporting their live shows and tours.
  • “I love that both those people said they were coming to my tour show. That’s so amazing.” — Mae [22:46]
  • Fortune and Mae list their upcoming live dates and encourage listeners to check them out.
• The episode ends with gratitude for the listeners and the show's usual sign-off:
  • “To keep it pretty handsome.” [23:58] – Fortune

Notable Quotes

• “Whoever's feeding him has his heart, you know.” — Fortune [02:19]
• “I feel so much happier.” — Mae, newly mobile with her car [05:04]
• “A car smooch is really nice.” — Fortune [09:28]
• “A confident, casual wink…I can’t pull it off at all.” — Mae [10:54]
• “Doing the flips. It's so insane.” — Mae, on Winter Olympians [16:57]
• “If there was an Olympic sport for apologizing for not being able to come to something, that would be me.” — Mae [18:12]
• “I love all these athletes from all over the world who've trained their booties off...This is your time, baby. You worked hard. This is your moment.” — Fortune [20:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Reuniting with Biggie the dog: 01:26–03:56
• Mae’s new car & driving lessons: 04:25–08:58
• Listener question #1 (bold things others do): 09:59–15:22
• Listener question #2 (Olympics prefs/sports): 15:26–22:02
• Hosts discuss upcoming tours and sign off: 22:36–24:02

Tone and Takeaways

• Handsome continues its effortless blend of humor, intimacy, and relatability.
• The hosts openly share insecurities about confidence, style, and learning new life skills, delivered with warmth and self-deprecation.
• Listener interactions are heartfelt and funny, epitomizing the podcast’s community feel.

Summary

This episode of Handsome is a lighthearted, laugh-filled celebration of the little victories and honest vulnerabilities of everyday life—from pet reunions and late-blooming driving lessons to debates over jumpsuits and the Olympics. Whether you want to hear about the quirks of LA drivers, why subtle confidence is so enviable, or speculate on what Olympic event best fits your personality, Fortune and Mae’s banter and openness make for a charming and uplifting listen.