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Pretty little episode.
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Explain yourself. This is. This is. Welcome. How does this show start? Welcome to. You go ahead.
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Welcome to a pretty little episode of the Handsome Pot. I. Did you like that, Tig? I'm holding.
C
Well, who are you? No, no, I'm saying, like, who are you? Haven't announced the host.
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Oh, I'm May.
C
Yeah. Oh, my God. I'm joined by Tig Notaro. Now, who is this other little friend?
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Well, I'm not sure yet. I'm still getting to know him, but on tour, I did.
C
Oh, my God.
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I've sat on tour that I love, like, trinkets and stuff, and now I've created this situation where I'm like, Gollum. Like, people are bringing me these amazing things. So someone.
C
Wait, so this is amazing. I would say go to YouTube, but I guess I am annoying people by saying that. But fine, you're going to miss out on this amazing.
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What is it? It's a possum. It's. So I'm holding a handmade possum creature that is so characterful. Like, it just looks kind of stressed out, and I love it.
C
It's very cute.
A
I have a kind of a problem now that at every show I'm getting these amazing gifts, and, yeah, I don't know where to keep them all or what to do.
C
And do you need to keep them all?
A
Well, I. A lot of them are kind of magical, like crystals and spells, and I don't want to be cursed if I throw them out. So, no, I'm keeping them. I'm gonna have to have a case.
C
Could not be more different. May.
B
Yeah.
C
You're like, I wouldn't like. Where do I put all my little stuffed possums? People are giving me. It's very nice, these gestures, and it's so up your alley, it's hilarious.
A
It's crazy how well chosen these things are. This is a book of Canadian trivia that someone gave me. And she goes. She goes, hey, peanut butter bitch. I go, hey, girl. She goes. And she goes, you're not gonna believe this, but peanut butter was invented in Canada. I was like, I'm in heaven.
C
Wow.
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In, like, 18 something. We invented peanut butter.
C
It took us that long as humans to grind peanuts.
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Yeah, that. That seems weird because we were grinding corn. We were grinding wheat. Why didn't someone say, put a nut in there? You know?
C
Wow.
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Yesterday, this woman said, let's take a photo as if I'm at Tig's meet and greet, one as if I'm at Fortune's meet and greet, and one as if I'm at your meet and greet. So the Tig photo was us standing side by side, just sort of not touching, but smiling politely. The Fortune one was being like, hey, pointing at each other. And then the knee one, she just, like, wraps onto me like a koala. I was like, okay, I guess. I guess this is my reputation.
C
So is that. Do you feel like that's. Because I feel like that is true with me. I would stand politely next to somebody and. But you feel like a full embrace makes most sense for you.
A
That's the precedent I've set. And you're going with it. I'm going with it. Yeah. I'm a little. I like a hug.
C
Okay, well, here's how you and I are also different. The suitcase on the bed.
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Oh, my God. I know, I know.
C
And the fact that it didn't even stick out to you to think, like. Like, I'm recording. I'm going to take my suitcase off of my bed. But here's where we're alike. Little cowboy.
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Please.
C
Green suitcase. And a green suitcase.
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Yes. 100% always green suitcase. Yeah. Dark forest green.
C
Yes.
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Well, I'm moving out of the bus today. For tonight. I'm in a hotel. Then I'm back in LA for a week. But I'm leaving some stuff in the bus. Like all these trinkets, all the little possums and stuff. Yeah. I'm postponing the. I mean, I have so many possums. I have. I have little cowboys. I have little raccoons.
C
Of course you do.
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Yeah.
C
I mean, what an incredible following you've created. I'm really developed.
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I'm feeling that. I'm feeling so grateful. So someone. You need to give me the context on this. Someone went, don't tell Tig and then show me.
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I talked on the show about my. I. I just buc. Ees. It's a gas station.
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Okay.
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Is. Has really clean bathrooms and a lot of shopping you can do. And people are so into this place. I think it's wonderful. But they buy the merchandise, they get the T shirts, the stuffed animals, the. And I'm just like, okay, who cares? Like, go empty your bladder, buy a bag of chips, fill up your car and head out.
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Yeah. You don't have to worship the brand of.
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I don't like brand worship. And I used the example. I think it was on this show. Yeah. I used the example of, like, when people were really into, like, certain donut shops and, like, certain yogurt, frozen yogurt. I can't even remember the name of the places.
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Yeah.
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But it became the. The cool place to get these types of food. And people are wearing the merch. Yeah. And I'm just like, yeah. I don't know. I'm just. Yeah.
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I love the weird network we've created for that people are giving. People are giving me gifts specifically to annoy you. They're saying, wait till Dixie's this. It's really funny.
C
And. And just to. I fully appreciate Bucky's. I don't get the obsession over a gas station.
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Yeah. And the merch, specifically.
C
Way to rile me up.
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I know. I feel raw. How are you this morning?
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I'm doing well. I'm. I'm just thrilled to be home still. I just. It's. I've just been back and forth between Toronto and on tour and doing press in New York and la, and it is truly those little moments of loving to be home when it's time to go drop Max and Finn off or go to their practice on the weekend, or we sit around. I told you, we do a game as a family. This is about the only game I'll do. But we sit around in the living room and we each say a word. Yeah. I've told you that.
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No, remind me.
C
Well, somebody will start off and they'll say, like, Wednesday. And then the next person will be like, is. And then the next person says the day that. And then you just create a story and you add a word, and then the other part of it is, like, Max and Finn love trying to remember what the whole sentence was, and so you try and repeat it back.
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So you gotta do that on the pod. That's my kind of game.
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I know. So. But it says those little moments of just. And also being home with Kitty City and.
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Yeah.
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Stephanie. And anyway, and just having your routine.
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Eating the things you want to eat, Sleeping in your bed.
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Yeah. Taking a while. I'm. I'm still going to a trainer a couple of days a week, and.
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Oh, you are?
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Yeah. I have Been since the, the summer. Certainly not creating a body like May Martin. But, but are you doing weights, though? I, you know, I'm doing, I'm doing 55 year old weight training. You know, where I'm, Yeah, I'm, you know, I'm not pumping iron, you know,
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but it's like toning, strengthening. It's good for your bones.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm stretching, I'm, I'm weight training. I'm still doing my daily walk and. But it just. Yeah, it feels nice to be in a routine and Stephanie and I in the morning sit and chat and we take a walk together and it's, it's just nice to start my day that way.
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That's nice.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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It all feels good.
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Wait, I get back for 10 days and then I'm pretty much gone for six weeks or, or more. It's gonna be. I gotta find ways to stay saying yeah, a little. I think exercise really is, is what does it like? Just. I'm gonna get a yoga mat and a couple weights and just like for the bus. Yeah. Just try and do something before every show or something.
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Do you do those bands?
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Yeah, I love those bands.
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Yeah. Those seem like a really nice travel.
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Yeah.
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Workout option.
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Yeah. Shall we get to a question?
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Oh, right. That's why we're doing this. It's not to just show off your green suitcase and your drink and your possums.
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Hey, handsome. This is Ray from Toronto and I want to know what the silliest unnecessary lie you've ever told is.
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Yeah, I have one. That's really embarrassing.
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A lie that was unnecessary. You have to do your Internet.
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Aside from the WI fi. But you know what? It was in that same era. It was right around then I had a show booked at Largo. I was just gonna do a set at Largo and I was still newish to LA and so excited that I was even getting sets at Largo. But often when I'm falling in love and becoming obsessed, I, I end up canceling things and I don't know what happened, but I texted Flanny at Largo and I go, I. I don't. I've got to come clean about this to him. I go, I had a massage and the person was walking on me and I. I heard I hurt my back. I've had like a.
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So that. That was a full made up lie.
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I don't know what. Why I said that.
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Hold on. Were you getting a massage?
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No.
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Okay, so. That's such a weird, elaborate lie.
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I know. And he texts. He goes, do I need to call an ambulance? And I'm like, no, no, no, I'm all right.
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No, no, no. I'm naked in bed. I'm completely fine. I'm in love.
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I'm just in. Yeah. I don't know why. It needed to be something. Oh, God. Yeah, I've really broken that habit. I mean, I really.
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How did you break the habit?
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I don't. I just, you know, the podcast helped, I think Fortune noticing that sometimes I was, like, sending these long explanations for why I was late and things like that. I was like, yeah.
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As my mother would call them.
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Yeah.
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Yeah, you were.
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I was. It all comes from, like, people pleasing and just not wanting to be in trouble and. And having bad time management, but I think I've turned a corner. But that was crazy. Blaming some fictional masseuse for breaking my back in some way and then having to see Flanny, like the next week for another show.
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And he's like, did you have to limp or anything?
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I was like, oh, yeah. It turned out to be fine. Oh, God. Oh. Oh, so embarrassing. What about you?
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An unnecessary lie. Well, I really try to stick as close to the truth, but I feel like I prank people a lot.
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Yeah. I was out with. Around the time that Wayward came out, I was out with Toni Collette, and she said, wouldn't it be funny if I texted this other actor in Wayward who they only. They only had a couple scenes together. They weren't even like. And she said, I'm going to text him and say that I want to sing a song with him at the premiere on stage. And it was like the next day. And it was just such a funny prank because it wasn't like they were. Had an established relationship of pranking. It was. So she texts him. Hey, Josh, May wants us to sing this song. I've got a guitar. I don't have any time to rehearse, but I know that hopefully you know the chords. And he was freaking out. He was so stressed. And she didn't Even tell him it was a prank. Until like, four hours later, she was like, oh, my Lord, it really made me laugh. Yeah.
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Yeah. I was with. Years ago, I used to live in Venice, out by the beach here in California. And my old pal Henry Phillips, who is such a ridiculous man, he's a musical comedian and he does stand up as well, but, like, he makes videos online. Just a silly, silly guy.
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Yeah.
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And we used to do things called party bits. And. And he was at a party in Venice, and he called me and he said, hey, I'm at a party near your house. He said, I don't know anybody here. He was like, you gotta come. You gotta come and do some party bits with me. And we would just prank people at parties. And so I was like, oh, okay, I'll be right over. So I go over there and we're just doing stupid, subtle things that. Where people are looking at us, you know, like we're odd. Which we were. And then I was by myself when Henry had wandered off. And there were like maybe five people chatting in the kitchen.
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Yeah.
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And again, I knew no one but Henry Phillips. And I leaned on the door frame and I just. I said, hey, guys. And this is a Saturday night, and it was like 9:30 at night. And I lean on the door frame and I go, hey, guys, I'm gonna be going to bed in like 10 minutes. And then I just tap the wall and walk away. And, you know, they were all just like, who? Like, who was that?
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Yeah.
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And then so I go up to Henry and I said, oh, my gosh. I just told these five random strangers in the kitchen that I'm gonna be going to bed in like, 10 minutes. And. And he was like, oh, my God, that's so funny. He said, there's like 200 people in the backyard. He said, you have to go yell that to the. To. On the back patio. And so I was like, okay. So I walk out to the back deck and I was like. And people are all. I mean, It's Saturday at 9:30. Like, of course people are having drinks and chatting. And I was like, hey, everybody. And they. They look. And I don't even know, like, if the owner was in the kitchen. Yeah. Or like in the back. I don't. I didn't know where I was, but I just say, hey, everybody. Just so you know, I'm gonna be going to bed in like, 10 minutes. And then Henry and I go back in, we're dying, laughing. And. But here's what I stand by. That doesn't mean I own the house. That just means I'm going to bed in like 10 minutes, you know? Totally. Yeah.
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Yeah. If anyone tries to. Yeah. That's so funny.
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Yeah. Love that kind of stuff so much.
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When was that? Was that recent?
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No, it was a lot. It was when I lived in Venice. It was probably like 20 years ago.
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I really think that. I really think that we should start party bits at like awards shows, like, big, high stakes environments. That's.
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I'd be all for it.
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Remind people that they have free will and they can do any silly thing at any time.
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Absolutely.
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Should we hear Ray's answer?
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Yeah. Oh, yeah, let's hear it, Ray.
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I once convinced my partner that the term gaslighting was originally gas lamping because it was derived from those old gas street lamps which were notoriously unreliable. And once I had him thoroughly convinced, I then told him I'd made it all up. And he. He just stared at me and said, you planned this.
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Why?
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And, you know, I'm not sure why. I think it just keeps me young. Anyway, I'm a big fan. I can't wait to hear your answers.
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That's so funny. Oh, she got listed. Gatlus.
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She gaslist him. She gaslisted him.
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She gaslit him.
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Yes.
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Do we have time for one more?
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We could do a quick one, right?
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Yeah.
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Hi, handsomes. This is Katie from Chicago and I have an advice question for you. I was wondering if you have any advice about how to deal with FOMO or fear of missing out. And as a bonus question, what is the worst case of FOMO that you've ever had?
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Great question.
C
Is it? I don't feel like I have fomo.
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Really?
C
Oh, I guess I do when I'm away from home. Like, I think I've just been traveling so much that I'm like, I want, I want to be there. I want to hear all the funny things everybody's saying and. Yeah, yeah, yeah, You're.
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You're kind of living in a state of FOMO when you're away.
C
Yeah, I guess I was thinking of the outside world. I don't really experience that with the outside world.
A
I. I can think of one time in my 20s and I was in like a Soho house in London and Harry Styles came in and so we were all freaking out in my group and we were kind of following him around like, you know, at a. At a safe distance and just observing him and. Poor guy. Poor guy. But we were like, should we talk?
C
Yeah, I'm sure that's the only time I feel like his entire life is being observed as a wild animal.
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100%.
C
Yeah.
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And he was so tall and handsome, and we were like, who's going to have the courage to talk to him? And. And then it was getting later and later and I was like, I gotta go. And he kind of maybe peripherally knew someone in our group, but he was very closed off. So then, yeah, I went home and 20 minutes later, my friend texted me a photo of her linking arms with Harry Styles and drinking from champagne glasses. Like, she just went for it as soon as I left. She was like, ah, fuck. It went up and was like, hi, I'm Lolly. Nice to meet you. And then they ended up drinking champagne together. And I was like, wow.
C
Yeah, you just missed it.
A
Yeah, I just stuck it out. Yeah. Katie, let's hear your answer, Katie.
C
Yeah, let's hear it, Katie.
E
I don't have an answer to the first question, but my answer for the second question is that May is coming to my city on their tour, but I'm currently super pregnant and they're gonna be here on my due date, so I can't come see you live because I might be giving birth. So that is the biggest case of FOMO that I've ever had and I really wish I could come see you live. Thank you so much for the show. I'm a huge fan. We love listening and looking forward to hearing your answer.
C
That's so nice.
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That's so nice.
C
Why don't you drive your bus over and help deliver the baby?
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That's so funny that my first thought was she should come and have the baby at the show.
C
No, but, no, I should go to the hospital. Yeah, yeah, yeah, you should pull up. Screeching.
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Yeah.
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Which room is Katie in? Oh, I, I, yeah, I've had friends from Texas and wherever tell me that they bought tickets to your tour and going to your city. Yeah.
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Oh, that's so nice. Yeah, that's so nice.
C
Yeah, it's fun to hear.
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I'm just finishing my third show in Florida and I did go to Disney yesterday and that was a mistake. I'm so. I'm on like four hours of sleep a night and I thought I gotta just sneak to Orlando to Disney, and I forgot how it makes your body feel like your bones are dust, like jangled up. Yeah. But it was pretty great.
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Yeah, I, I really like Orlando, I have to say. There's so many cute people think of it as only Disney, but there's so many cute little areas to walk around and eat and shop and whatever. This is a commercial for Orlando, Florida.
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Yeah.
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Anyway, well, that was fun. Good to see you, little cowboy.
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Lovely to see.
C
Oh, sorry, I. Oh, yeah, you burped. Oh, you hiccuped. Okay, Burped.
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And I said hiccup. That was a lie. I said hiccups because I was embarrassed that I burped.
C
Everyone knew. Yeah, everyone knew.
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Here's a commercial for. For us on May 4, we're doing our Netflix is a joke show where we are interviewing the cast of the Hunting Wives. So please come out in person and also submit your questions and advice requests to speakpipe.com handsomepod and what have you got coming up, Tig?
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Well, I just. I have my tour dates@tignotaro.com you know, and as I've mentioned a few times, some have had to be rescheduled for this award season, as they call it. Just back to back press and dinners and all kinds of stuff that I'm not normally doing. So go check out where the dates are and they could move, you know, always go back and check the website if you can. And also come see me in the good light on Apple tv. And until next time, keep it pretty.
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Handsome Handsome is hosted by me, Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro and May Martin. The show is produced, recorded and edited by Thomas Wuellett. Email us@handomepodmail.com and follow us on social media at Handsomepod.
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What a podcast. What a podcast. Checking Allstate first could save you hundreds on car insurance. And that's smart. Not checking that you put your slippers next to the bed before going to sleep. Very sad times. I really don't like it when my feet have to touch the cold floor, even for one instant.
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Hosts: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin
Date: March 27, 2026
Episode Theme:
This episode of Handsome centers around the unique gifts Mae receives from fans, playful banter about quirks and routines, and answering listener questions about unnecessary lies and managing FOMO (fear of missing out). The hosts share personal stories, playful riffs, and radiate their signature mix of vulnerability and silliness.
Mae’s Confession: She once lied to cancel a show at Largo, telling the booker she’d hurt her back from a massage (“the person was walking on me”), though she’d really just fallen in love and wanted to stay home. She describes the loop of unnecessary explanations and how she’s worked to break the habit ([11:00]–[12:57]).
Tig’s Prank: Rather than lying, Tig leans into pranks—describes “party bits” pulled at a Venice house party with comedian Henry Phillips. She’d tell strangers: “Hey, guys, I’m gonna be going to bed in like 10 minutes,” then walk away, escalating it to the whole backyard ([14:16]–[16:57]).
Listener Ray’s Lie: Ray from Toronto tells how she convinced her partner that “gaslighting” came from “gas lamping,” giving a fake etymology before confessing it was made up. Her partner responded, “You planned this.” ([17:35]–[18:13])
Tig: Doesn’t usually experience FOMO in the outside world, but misses out on home life when traveling. Admits, “I want to hear all the funny things everybody’s saying…” ([18:49])
Mae: Describes a 20s Soho House London story where she left early and missed her friend hanging out with Harry Styles, which led to her biggest FOMO moment ([19:14]–[20:21]):
Listener Katie’s FOMO: Katie from Chicago shares that she can’t see Mae live because she’s due to give birth on the tour date—her ultimate FOMO ([20:31]).
| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:47 | Mae receives a handmade possum; discussion of fan gifts | | 03:18 | Meet & greet photo expectations, personality differences | | 05:19 | Buc-ee’s and the mystery of brand obsession | | 06:58 | Tig on returning home; family rituals and routines | | 08:34 | Exercise, routines, health updates | | 10:39 | Listener Ray asks about unnecessary lies | | 11:00 | Mae’s fictional back injury to cancel a gig | | 14:16 | Tig’s Venice “party bits” story | | 17:35 | Ray’s gaslighting etymology prank | | 18:27 | Katie asks for advice on FOMO | | 19:14 | Mae’s Harry Styles FOMO story | | 20:31 | Katie’s FOMO about missing Mae’s show due to giving birth | | 22:22 | Mae lies about burping (calls it a hiccup) |
The conversation is energetic, honest, and comedic, with the hosts riffing off one another’s quirks and stories. The tone balances lightheartedness and genuine connection, particularly when discussing personal failings or sharing with listeners.
This episode is perfect for fans who enjoy behind-the-scenes glimpses of the hosts’ lives, funny tales of mishaps, and the camaraderie that makes “Handsome” a unique blend of humor and real talk. Whether you relate to Mae’s trinket-hoarding, Tig’s love of routine and pranks, or you just want advice on processing FOMO, there’s something charming here for everyone.