Podcast Summary: "Rhett & Link Ask About Morning Routines"
Podcast Information:
- Title: Handsome
- Host/Authors: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and May Martin (Headgum)
- Episode: Rhett & Link ask about morning routines
- Release Date: July 8, 2025
1. Introduction and Personal Updates
The episode kicks off with light-hearted banter among the hosts as they share personal updates and humorous anecdotes. Their camaraderie is evident as they joke about collectively being "May Martin," setting a playful tone for the episode.
- Fortune Feimster ([02:22]): "We're just life oranges. Big handsome boob."
- May Martin ([02:30]): "One big handsome blob."
2. Discussing Personal Lives and Recent Experiences
The hosts delve into their recent personal experiences, including Tig's new haircut and her playful reference to "Handsome Boot camp."
- Tig Notaro ([03:30]): "I have had quite a haircut. And this has even grown out for a week and a half."
- May Martin ([03:33]): "It's sharp, it's clean. It's almost military."
Fortune shares an emotional story about her friend Ginge attending her show, highlighting the strong connections they maintain despite challenges.
- Fortune Feimster ([06:03]): "She got really emotional and just couldn't believe it. It was so sweet."
3. Tales from Nantucket and Personal Adventures
May Martin recounts her recent trip to Nantucket, blending humor with historical references to the whaling museum and the legend of Moby Dick.
- May Martin ([12:05]): "They had a skeleton of an 80-foot whale. And I just didn't realize that Moby Dick, that's basically a real thing that happened."
The conversation evolves into playful banter about survival stories and cannibalism, reflecting their comedic chemistry.
- May Martin ([15:00]): "They ended up having to eat each other."
4. Responding to Rhett & Link’s Morning Routine Question
The core of the episode revolves around answering Rhett & Link's question about creating a Rube Goldberg-like morning routine machine. The hosts brainstorm various whimsical and practical functionalities such a machine could possess.
Fortune's Vision:
Fortune envisions a machine that not only makes her coffee but also assists her in waking up gently.
- Fortune Feimster ([47:05]): "I want the machine to wake me up with sweet kisses."
May's Idea:
May suggests innovative ways to streamline her morning, such as an intravenous coffee delivery system to bypass the sluggishness before her first sip.
- May Martin ([38:58]): "Maybe some kind of intravenous coffee."
Tig's Concept:
Tig focuses on integrating wellness practices into the morning routine, emphasizing meditation and stretching.
- Tig Notaro ([50:31]): "I try to meditate right when I wake up... I'd love for my 'I got you Boo' to sit me up for my meditation."
The trio engages in a humorous exchange about the feasibility and quirks of their proposed machines, blending practical ideas with their signature humor.
- Fortune Feimster ([49:10]): "My favorite word for it."
- May Martin ([43:26]): "I can't even talk about cannibalism."
5. Planning a Health Retreat
The discussion naturally transitions into planning a hypothetical health retreat, highlighting their mutual interest in wellness and disconnecting from technology.
- Tig Notaro ([55:13]): "We're gonna spend a whole weekend together, just completely unplugged and doing what a retreat would do."
May shares her plans for an Airbnb retreat, aiming for mental and emotional rejuvenation.
- May Martin ([55:51]): "I'm booking an Airbnb in Lake Arrowhead for three weeks in August... my goal is to come out of it completely healthy."
Fortune expresses enthusiasm about joining the retreat, emphasizing collective well-being.
- Fortune Feimster ([57:00]): "I like this. Yeah."
6. Conclusion and Upcoming Events
As the episode wraps up, the hosts share their upcoming performances and events, fostering a sense of community among listeners.
- Tig Notaro ([62:36]): "August 17th West Hampton Beach Performing Arts Center in West Hampton Beach, N.Y."
- May Martin ([63:19]): "On July 25, I'm in Montreal at Just for Laughs doing May Martin and Friends at the Olympia Theater."
- Fortune Feimster ([63:33]): "I'm in Edmonton in Canada with Mateo Lane on July 20th for the Great Outdoors Festival."
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
- Fortune Feimster ([02:23]): "We're just life oranges. Big handsome boob."
- May Martin ([03:22]): "It's sharp, it's clean. It's almost military."
- Fortune Feimster ([06:22]): "She had to wear a mask right now in public just because her immunity is down."
- May Martin ([12:05]): "They had a skeleton of an 80-foot whale."
- May Martin ([38:58]): "Maybe some kind of intravenous coffee."
- Tig Notaro ([50:31]): "I'd love for my 'I got you Boo' to sit me up for my meditation."
- Fortune Feimster ([47:05]): "I want the machine to wake me up with sweet kisses."
Final Thoughts
The episode blends personal stories, humor, and creative brainstorming as Tig, Fortune, and May navigate Rhett & Link's intriguing question about morning routines. Their genuine interactions and comedic flair offer listeners both laughs and relatable insights into optimizing daily habits.
Listen to the full episode on Headgum to enjoy more of Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and May Martin's delightful conversations!