Handsome Podcast — Pretty Little Episode #78

Release Date: February 13, 2026
Hosts: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin
Theme: Silly Intimate Moments, Short Hair Tips, Comedic Life Antics

Episode Overview

This episode of "Handsome" brings Tig, Mae, and a late-joining Fortune together for another playful session of Q&A-with-friends. The main focus is on unexpected silliness in intimate moments and navigating the world with short hair. Between listener questions, the hosts swap comedic stories, share lighthearted banter, and invent hilarious games—showcasing their signature blend of absurdity and warmth.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Driving Mishaps & Prank Stories

(Starts: 00:48)

• Mae’s Driving Adventures: Mae describes her recent excursions, joking about picking up chicks and struggling with curbs.

  • Mae Martin (01:19): “I got a coffee today. Drove, drove, parked there. Drove right up onto the curb. I was trying to park, like, full...”

• Tig’s Celebrity Parking Pranks

  • Tig recalls pre-fame days of purposefully doing awkward parallel parking at busy outdoor spots, windows down, cheesy music blasting, just for laughs.
    • Tig Notaro (02:06): “I’d play a really cheesy song, and I’d take, like, 10 million attempts at parallel parking with my windows down… Oftentimes I’d have a friend, like, hidden in the back seat really low down…”

• Fame Confessions: Mae jokes that Tig is a big celebrity now; Tig playfully probes if Mae means it.

  • Tig Notaro (03:02): “Do you think I’m a big celebrity?”
  • Mae Martin (03:08): “Huge.”

2. Ridiculous Home Games & Laughter as a Bond

(Starts: 03:44)

• Mae Recommends the Water-No-Laugh Game:

  • Friends bring mundane or odd household items, gather with water in their mouths, and reveal objects one by one—trying not to laugh and spit water.
  • Mae Martin (04:48): “Every object becomes hilarious to you…”

• Word Game Variation:

  • Everyone writes a funny word; Mae reads them aloud while everyone holds water in their mouths.
  • Notable silly words: "fart," "Winnetka," "Humperdink."
  • Discussion about Engelbert Humperdinck's stage name vs. Elton John (Reginald Dwight).

• The Grape Game: (07:21)

  • Mae leaves the room, hides a grape in her hand or mouth, Tig has to guess.
  • Tig Notaro (08:34): "I think you have a grape in your mouth."
  • Mae confirms, laughter ensues.

• Playful Banter on Stage Names & Famous Mix-ups:

  • Tig tells the story of texting Stephanie about mixing up show and actor names (“Becky Pilgrims” for "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt").
    • Tig Notaro (10:06): “I said, ‘What is it, Becky Pilgrims or something?’ And then Stephanie is like, ‘The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.’ And I was like, yes, Becky Pilgrims.”

3. Listener Q&A – Intimate Silliness

(Listener Jacqueline, 11:32)

• Question: What is the silliest moment you’ve had during an intimate moment?

Hosts' Stories:

• Mae: Once dated a British man who, during sex, suddenly said, “Tell me I’m bonkers,” causing a fit of uncontrollable laughter.

  • Mae Martin (12:32): “And he goes, oh my God, tell me I’m bonkers. Tell me I’m bonkers. I cried, laughing. I could not stop laughing.”

• Tig: Used to make silly puns even during romantic encounters, e.g., spotting an unflushed toilet while hooking up in a public bathroom and quipping, “Oh, you’re in love” (urine love).

  • Tig Notaro (13:56): “‘Oh, you’re in love.’ Meaning urine.”

• Listener Jacqueline’s Answer:

  • Inspired by Tig, she jokingly did the “I knew that was coming” bit after her partner caressed her, and both burst out laughing.
    • Jacqueline (14:37): “My partner caressed my breasts, and as he squeezed it, I said... I said ‘I knew that was coming.’ I have never laughed so hard during intimacy before.”

4. Listener Q&A – Short Hair Styling Tips

(Listener Katie, 15:08)

• Katie: Star in a musical with a new pixie cut, seeks styling tips.

Hosts' Advice:

• Tig:

  • Let it get a bit “dirty”: wash once per week unless it’s been against something gross.
  • Rinse with water, minimal product (wax can last a week).
  • Tig Notaro (15:49): “Leave it dirty, Katie.”
  • Tig Notaro (16:44): “It’s hard to make any sense of, like, what’s gross and what’s not to a germaphobe.”

• Mae:

  • Admits to showering and washing hair twice a day, striving to cut back for healthier hair.
  • Uses Kevin Murphy Night Rider product for style.

• Discussion:

  • Playfully debate when a short haircut officially becomes a “pixie cut.” Comment on “pixie cut” as a label, noting generational or cultural perceptions.
  • Mae Martin (18:30): “They’ll go, I love your pixie cut. And I’m like, when does it become a pixie? It is so not a pixie cut to me.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Prank Parking:
  • Tig Notaro (02:06): “I would act like I can't get my car into the spot, and then we just drive away.”
• On Laughter in Intimacy:
  • Mae Martin (12:32): “Tell me I’m bonkers. I cried, laughing. I could not stop laughing.”
  • Tig Notaro (13:56): “‘Oh, you’re in love.’ Meaning urine.”
• On Listener Inspiration:
  • Jacqueline (14:37): “I said, ‘I knew that was coming.’ I have never laughed so hard during intimacy before.”
• On Short Hair Philosophy:
  • Tig Notaro (15:49): “Leave it dirty, Katie.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:48: Introductions, Mae’s driving, Tig’s celebrity pranks
• 03:44: Mae’s “Water-No-Laugh” and word games
• 07:21: The Grape Game
• 10:06: Tig’s name-mixing story (“Becky Pilgrims”)
• 11:32: Listener question on intimate silliness
• 15:08: Listener question on short hair styling
• 20:00: Hosts plug tours and projects

Atmosphere & Tone

The tone remains spirited, loose, and extremely playful throughout. The hosts riff on mundane subjects, elevate silly games to comedic art, and foster a warm, inclusive space for honest (and hilarious) discussion about life, love, hair, and the moments that catch us off guard. There’s frequent self-mockery, quick wit, and a sense that friendships here are forged by shared laughter—no matter the topic.

Summary for New Listeners

In this “Pretty Little Episode,” you’ll hear Tig and Mae (with Fortune dropping in) recount stories of failed parallel parking stunts, invent laughter-inducing party games, and swap stories of ridiculous moments during intimacy. Listener questions lead to frank and funny confessions about hair habits and the intersection of sex and silliness. If you love comedic chemistry, practical advice wrapped in absurdity, and stories that reveal the lighter side of life’s awkward moments, this episode is a quintessential “Handsome” experience.

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