Podcast Summary: Handsome – "Pretty Little Episode #79"

Hosts: Mae Martin, Fortune Feimster (Tig Notaro is absent from this episode)
Date: February 20, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of the "Handsome" podcast is titled “Pretty Little Episode” and features comedians Mae Martin and Fortune Feimster. They field questions from their listeners, riff on everyday absurdities, and dive into topics ranging from karaoke to chiropractors, “favorite facts," concession stand rituals at the movies, and more. The conversation, infused with their signature humor and camaraderie, spotlights stories about live shows, audience gifts, odd trivia, and the relatable pains (and joys) of everyday life.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Karaoke Confessions and Friendship Rituals

• The hosts reminisce about missed karaoke opportunities and vow to do it together soon.
  • Mae recalls doing karaoke in Nashville after a big show, while Fortune jokes about missing it due to personal reasons.
  • Mae: “I can’t believe we’ve never done karaoke together. You would crush it.” (01:26)
  • Both reveal that their passion for performance makes karaoke especially fun, even if nerves set in at first.
  • They detail the dynamic of karaoke rooms and “that one friend” who hogs the mic. (02:22-02:44)

2. Aches, Pains, and Chiropractor Adventures

• Mae describes a recent chiropractor visit with surprising detail and relatable humor.
  • Mae shares excitement at driving on the highway for the first time in a while to make the appointment. (03:08)
  • She learns she has “very slight scoliosis” and describes the odd experience of seeing her spine on X-ray.
  • The conversation gets comically awkward around disrobing for the chiropractor and comparing “tits out” moments to Fortune’s infamous hot tub sessions. (04:55–05:21)

3. Fitness Check-Ins: Treading Water & Parental Connection

• Fortune talks about returning to water workouts and multitasking with long calls to her mom.
  • “I put my phone on the side on speaker. And so the whole time I talked to her, I treaded water. And it made me, like, be able to do it for an hour without really realizing it.” (06:25–06:59)
  • The duo compares this multitasking to “training Taylor Swift to perform on a treadmill.” (07:02)
  • Both note how exercise connects to family routines and self-care.

4. Listener Questions: Favorite Facts

• Jasmine from Ohio asks for their favorite or wildest facts.

  • Mae delivers a string of quirky facts:
    • You can turn your ashes into a diamond (“life gem”) or into pencils after death – “one pencil draws a line about 30 miles long. That’s half the distance from the earth to space.” (09:00–09:46)
    • The inventor of the Pringles can is buried in one.
    • Dyatlov Pass mystery in Russia: “Nine hikers, one without a tongue, radioactive clothing, swapped clothes – it’s never been solved.” (10:13–10:33)
  • Fortune chimes in lightheartedly: “Did you know that the human head weighs eight pounds?” referencing Jerry Maguire (10:51)
  • More facts emerge:
    • “Wombats have cube-shaped poo. It took scientists a long time to figure out why. It's a specific sphincter muscle thing.” – Mae (13:10–13:19)
    • Turtle trivia: “Cooter” is a North American turtle … and also “a lower class vagina.” (14:13–14:31)

• Jasmine’s own fact:

  • “When the Romans discovered the pyramids, the pyramids were as ancient to the Romans as the Romans are to us now. That is absolutely insane.” (14:51–15:15)

• Mae’s addition:

  • “Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than she did to the building of the pyramids.” (15:15–15:33)

5. Live Show Life and Niche Gifts

• The hosts share how live podcast shows have led listeners to bring them “on point” gifts tailored to their personal quirks.
  • “People are getting us really on-point gifts, like they know our niche interests.” – Mae (12:25)
  • Running jokes about their Golden Girls identities (12:40–13:10)

6. Listener Questions: Movie Theater Concessions

• Sarah from Bainbridge Island asks about their go-to movie snacks.

  • Both hosts are pro-popcorn – and highly particular:
    • “Popcorn, for me, is a must. I do like it with that hot butter, and when they let you do the butter yourself—what a treat.” – Fortune (17:21–17:42)
  • On balancing sweet and salty:
    • “I think the best combo of flavors is a sweet and salty situation. So that's why I go popcorn and some type of chocolate.” – Fortune (20:08)
    • Mae: “Chocolate covered raisins and peanut M&Ms…we’re really aligned here, Fortune.” (19:57)
  • Rejecting sour candy at the theater, commiseration over greasy fingers, and navigating long lines for snacks.
  • Disdain for “VIP” theaters where full meals are served due to distracting smells (21:52–22:10)
  • Desire to experience a drive-in movie (Mae has never been; Fortune reminisces about her hometown drive-in). (22:22–23:23)

• Sarah’s answer:

  • “For me, I like a salty sweet combo. So I'm going to be doing a bunch of crunch, a popcorn with no butter…an aha with lime.” (23:37–23:52)
  • The hosts dissect what “aha with lime” is (sparkling water) and tout their own loyalty to Sprite.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We got skeletons in us, dude.” – Mae (03:51)
• “It's the one that has too much passion.” – Fortune on the karaoke mic hog (02:49)
• “If I'm with my mom, I need a LOT of napkins.” – Fortune, on movie popcorn etiquette (17:27)
• “This says cooter is a vagina. Typically a lower class one.” – Fortune (14:26)
• “What’s a high-class vagina? Like a pearl?” – Mae (14:31)
• “Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than she did to the building of the pyramids.” – Mae (15:15)
• “If you have a truck, a lot of people will put the bed of … will lay in the bed of their truck. Back your truck up!” – Fortune (23:13–23:23)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Karaoke Stories & Friendship Rituals – 00:50–02:44
• Chiropractor & “Tits Out” Hot Tub – 03:00–06:07
• Treading Water & Parental Calls – 06:23–07:49
• First Listener Question: Favorite Facts – 08:14–16:15
• Golden Girls & Niche Gifts – 12:25–13:10
• Second Listener Question: Movie Snacks – 16:40–23:23
• Sarah’s Snack Answer & Sparkling Water – 23:37–24:13
• Drive-in Theaters & Closing Reflections – 22:22–24:33

Tone & Chemistry

• The episode radiates playful banter, easy vulnerability, and open curiosity. Both hosts freely share eccentric personal stories, encourage each other’s quirks, and respond to listeners with warmth and humor. The dynamic is light, silly, and inviting—making even the oddest tidbits feel worthy of celebration.

Closing

• Both Mae and Fortune plug their upcoming tours and encourage listeners to share their own favorite facts or submit new questions for the pod.

For fans of unscripted comedy, trivia tangents, and real talk about life’s weird details, this “Handsome” episode delivers both laughs and unexpectedly useful facts.