Handsome Podcast — Pretty Little Episode #76

Original Air Date: January 30, 2026
Hosts: Mae Martin & Fortune Feimster (Tig Notaro absent)

Overview

In this lively "pretty little episode," hosts Mae Martin and Fortune Feimster engage in their signature mix of offbeat banter and genuine conversation. The duo discusses everything from movie projects and stand-up tours to the significance of hands and eyes in attraction, and field quirky listener questions on custom vanity license plates and personal struggles. The episode is rooted in friendship, self-reflection, and the humor and vulnerability fans love.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stylish Blues, Eyes, and Hands — Opening Banter

Timestamps: 00:35–02:36

• The episode opens with Fortune complimenting Mae’s “baby blue zip up,” sparking a discussion on how wearing blue highlights their eyes.
  • Fortune: “I don't want you to get too attracted to me because my eyes be popping.” (01:02)
  • Mae: Recalls the romantic line from The Princess Bride: “His eyes were like the sea before a storm.” (01:21)
• Conversation shifts from eyes to hands as objects of attraction:
  • Mae: “My main thing is hands. I like people’s hands, and I notice that right away.” (01:39)
  • Fortune: “I love on a lady...a strong hand, but has that feminine nail with the good scratches.” (01:53)
• They reflect humorously on whether “gay people” notice hands more, calling them "an important tool" (02:24).

2. Fortune’s Movie News

Timestamps: 02:46–04:40

• Fortune reveals she’s about to begin filming her first starring role in a movie, a “big broad comedy” written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito.
  • “It’s the first movie I’ve had a starring role in...we’re in like every scene but five.” (02:46)
• The cast includes Nikki Glaser, Kim Kardashian, and Brenda Song.
• Fortune discusses her prep process: “The part feels very in my wheelhouse...I’d be going to an acting coach to learn how to do myself.” (03:36)

Memorable Moment:
Mae: “That’s massive, dude.” (03:02)

3. Star-Studded Podcast Potential

Timestamps: 04:48–06:28

• Fortune jokes about trying to get Kim Kardashian to submit a question for the podcast, referencing the challenges of approaching celebrities:
  • “With people that famous, I never know how guarded they are...you can see people’s faces go like, oh God, another podcast.” (05:09)
• They discuss Nikki Glaser’s enthusiasm for the podcast, and how Nikki might “broker” a question from Kim (05:29).
• Anecdote: Sarah Silverman's party had a sign: “No asking people to be on your podcast.” (05:57)

4. Mae’s Stand-Up and Tour Life

Timestamps: 06:44–08:45

• Mae is writing a new stand-up show, titled “The Possum,” admitting: “I still have no material about possums.” (06:50)
• She’s collaborating on a TV show and preparing for an intensive tour:
  • “Being on the tour bus...two shows a night...how am I going to really be robust in my energy? I gotta make sure I’m sleeping.” (07:22)
• Mae’s excitement about “Spice World” vibes for the tour bus, and performing improv with friends (08:02).
• She plans to podcast from the road, joking about needing “really good Internet.” (08:35)

5. Listener Question #1 — Custom License Plates

Timestamps: 08:48–12:24

Caller: Hannah from Michigan

Question: What would your custom vanity license plate be?
Also mentions her own friendship origin story, relating to Mae and Tig.

Mae:

• Says her current plate is a “full sentence,” and prefers to avoid drawing attention while driving.
• Jokes about possible plates like “please don’t honk” and “nude driver.”

Fortune:

• Wouldn't do a personalized plate, but jokes about ideas referencing “The Golden Girls”:
  • “Keep it golden” or just “handsome” — “Maybe S-U-M, hence!” (11:18)
• Listener’s suggestions include “Peanut Butter Bitch,” “Gams for Life,” etc.

Notable Listener License Plate Suggestions (from Hannah): (12:07)

• “Dumpster Tits” for Tig (DMP T I T Z)
• “Dead Eyes” for Fortune’s dog Biggie (D E D)
• “Lil Cowboy” for Mae (L I L C W P Y)

Memorable Quote:
Fortune (on Golden Girls): “I thought I would be sassy Blanche...and people were like, ‘No, you’re Rose, you’re like silly, goofy.’ Mae’s Blanche.” (10:17)

6. Listener Question #2 — What Do You Struggle With?

Timestamps: 13:15–17:54

Caller: Zoe from “Almost Canada,” Northwest Washington

Question: What is one thing you struggle with that others find easy, and one thing you find easy that others struggle with?

Mae:

• Struggles with math and money (“I just shut off and sort of panic.” 14:12)
• Feels confident creatively, not a perfectionist; she can “vomit up a rough draft” and trust the process (15:51)

Fortune:

• Also struggled with math (“my brain just didn’t wrap its head around it” 14:49)
• Over time, learned to handle money responsibly by learning from others’ mistakes.
• Struggles with foreign languages (“I felt very limited in my skill set with languages. Some people just are so naturally gifted at those.” 17:26)
• Finds writing comes easily (“I’ve just always been able to figure out writing...I was one of a handful of people that got the highest score in the state.” 19:41)

7. Reflections on Writing — Wanting to Write Books

Timestamps: 18:08–21:41

• Both Mae and Fortune contemplate writing books one day.
  • Fortune: “It feels like I need more life and more stories under my belt...my whole stand up act is an autobiography.” (20:54)
  • Mae: Wonders about privacy and how much can be shared in print.

Memorable Exchange:

• Mae: “Why don’t I ghost write your autobiography and you ghostwrite mine, and you’re not allowed to ask me any further questions...just based on incomplete information.” (21:41)
• Fortune: “I’m going to write your autobiography for sure. It’s called Cooters.” (22:10)
• Mae: “Cooters and Hooters.” (22:11)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “I look at hands as if it’s looking at cleavage.” — Mae Martin (02:36)
• “If you can get Arnold, you can get Kim.” — Mae Martin, on getting celebrity questions (06:28)
• “No asking people to be on your podcast.” — Sarah Silverman’s legendary party sign (05:57)
• “Writing, it is like homework...I have to do it a lot.” — Fortune Feimster (18:31)
• “The only difference between a writer and a non-writer is a writer writes...everybody is creative, it’s just, can you make yourself sit down and do it?” — Mae Martin (18:50)

Timeline of Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|------------------------------------------------| | 00:35–02:36| Eye & hand attraction banter | | 02:46–04:40| Fortune’s starring movie role | | 04:48–06:28| Kim Kardashian, podcast pitching anecdotes | | 06:44–08:45| Mae’s tour prep, TV project, “Spice World” bus | | 08:48–12:24| Listener Q1: Custom vanity license plates | | 13:15–17:54| Listener Q2: Personal struggles and strengths | | 18:08–21:41| Reflections on writing and book ambitions |

Closing Details

• Promotion of live shows; Fortune at the Beacon, NYC on Valentine’s Day, Mae at Largo, LA on February 11th.
• Encouragement to submit questions via speakpipe.com/handsomepod.
• Final playful banter and theme sign-off: “Keep it pretty. Handsome.”

For those who haven’t listened:
The episode blends warm camaraderie with quirky humor, giving insight into Fortune and Mae’s lives and creative processes. Listeners are treated to thoughtful, funny reflections on what it’s like to be creative (and still anxious sometimes), how hands can be as attractive as eyes, and some truly ridiculous hypothetical license plates (e.g., "Dumpster Tits" and "Lil Cowboy"). Fans of personal storytelling and comedic honesty will find plenty to enjoy.