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Episode: Fortune Feimster & Zach Noe Towers: Intervention & Hands

Date: February 20, 2026
Host: Jeff Lewis
Guests: Fortune Feimster, Zach Noe Towers

Overview

This candid, lively episode features comedian and actress Fortune Feimster and standup Zach Noe Towers. The trio banter about personal branding, the tension between authenticity and mainstream appeal in comedy, and relationships. Jeff and Fortune playfully confront Zach about his risqué social media presence and comedic material, leading to an “intervention”—but it’s all delivered in the characteristic Jeff Lewis blend of humor and honesty. Additional topics include lesbian dating priorities, upcoming projects, group movie outings, and plenty of witty, self-deprecating asides.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Zach’s Social Media and Career “Intervention” (00:49–11:29)

• Jeff’s Concerns about Zach’s Online Persona
  • Jeff voices his belief in Zach’s talent, suggesting he has the potential for mainstream success but could be hurting his image with “butt pics” and overtly sexual comedic material.
  • “If you’re gonna show your ass on Instagram, what you should do is OnlyFans. And make some money at least…” – Jeff Lewis (02:24)
• Fortune’s Perspective
  • Fortune agrees some mainstream appeal is wise, but insists Zach should maintain authenticity:
    • “This is part of his personality. But I say have that but also have your 30 minutes of clean material, like be accessible to people as well.” (04:50)
• Zach’s Thoughts
  • Zach acknowledges the guidance but resists completely sanitizing his act, expressing that sex is inherently funny to him:
    • “I do think sex is very funny. That’s what I’m drawn to talking about.” (05:58)
• Fortune and Jeff Emphasize Opportunity
  • Both encourage Zach to be able to toggle between edgier material and accessible, “clean” sets for broader exposure and to not block opportunities with casting directors or producers:
    • “If I’m a producer…first thing we do is look at their Instagram.” – Jeff Lewis (11:04)
• Memorable moment:
  • Zach jokes about feeling like his parents are at a parent-teacher conference as they both “intervene.”
    • “I do feel like my parents are at a parent-teacher conference right now.” (04:34)

2. Dating: Wounds vs. Worth & Zach's Approach (11:46–15:37)

• “Dating from Your Wounds or Your Worth”
  • Jeff brings in a concept from another show, reflecting on how in the past he’s dated from emotional wounds, but now focuses on worth and boundaries.
  • Zach claims to date from his “worth,” but jokes about how therapists have interpreted his self-valuing as possibly overinflated (12:59).
  • Fortune and Annie tease Zach about his sexual openness, suggesting maybe his level of satisfaction makes him “too happy to fall in love.” (14:17)
• On Being Single and Self-Sufficient
  • Zach opens up: “I love myself so deeply…when I start to add someone, they start to gunk up my joy.” (13:55)
  • The group teases that he’s yet to find someone “additive.”

3. Fortune’s Big Projects, Tours, and Acting vs. Comedy (18:29–21:49)

• Fortune’s Acting Gigs
  • Discussion of Zootopia 2’s success and tease of a possible third installment.
    • “There was 700 people that worked on Zootopia 2.” – Fortune (19:13)
  • Mention of filming a movie with Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song (“Fifth Wheel”), and a Netflix project with Will Ferrell.
• Comedy Specials and Tours
  • Fortune plugs her comedy special “Crushing It” (Netflix) and “Taking Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour,” with stops around the U.S.
  • Zach notes he’s opening for Fortune in some cities.
• Jeff’s Perception of Fortune (“comedian vs. actress”)
  • “Should we call you an actress now? Cause you’re pretty much acting more these days.” – Jeff (01:07)
  • Fortune: “I have been acting for a long time.” (01:26)

4. Friend Group Dynamics, Movie Outings & Cheesecake Factory Drama (22:22–34:12)

• Planning a Group Night Out
  • They plan to see Scream 7 and argue over theaters (“Grove” vs. “CityWalk” vs “Century City”), outfits, and logistics.
  • Classic Jeff moment: “Grove is so easy. Just pull in the valet, the guy knows me…” (23:11)
• What’s Everyone Wearing?
  • Extended playful back-and-forth about dress code for dinner and movies, athleisure vs. dressing up, desire to coordinate looks.
    • “What are we wearing to the theater? Are we dressing athleisure, cute sweat sets or are we dressing like knives?” – Fortune (25:27)
• Inside Movie Theater Jokes
  • Middle-middle seats are coveted. Chumps (“the Jeff Lewis crowd nickname”) get group seating.
  • Annie’s detailed concern about outfit appropriateness for Cheesecake Factory in iconic fashion.

5. Miscellaneous – Travel Mishaps, Guns, and Lesbian Hands (35:09–44:03)

• Fortune’s Hotel Room Flood
  • Fortune tells a story about waking up to a flooded suite in Salt Lake City, ultimately preferring a large wet room over being “claustrophobic” in a regular one.
    • “So you’d rather have a flooded suite than a regular room? I understand that.” – Jeff (37:20)
• Gun Range Adventures
  • Zach describes his inadvertent target practice mishap at the range (“shot the hostage”). Fortune observes: “I don’t think you’re a good shot if you kill the hostage.” (42:15)
  • Jeff wonders if his friends are “shoot to kill” types.
• Value in the Home—Or Lack Thereof
  • Fortune claims, “I don’t own anything of value. Like, every T-shirt is, like, eight years old.” (43:48)
• Don’t Rob a Lesbian
  • Jeff jokes about stereotypes and valuables, differentiating between “lipstick lesbians” and “no lipstick” as to what burglars might find.

6. Call-in: Howard from Boston, Annie’s “Evolution,” and Memorable Quotes (44:08–49:00)

• Call from Howard
  • Longtime listener Howard dials in, lovingly noting that Annie is now “such a bitch” (in a good way).
  • Fortune, Jeff, and Annie riff on workplace dynamics and listener relationships.
• Annie’s Transformation
  • Fortune: “Every egg spoils at Jeff Lewis Live.” (44:48)
• Lesbian Hands Discourse
  • Fortune lays out why hands are important for lesbians.
    • “Hands are important to every lesbian.” – Fortune (46:51)
    • “Your hands are longer than mine. You’d be a good lesbian.” – Fortune to Zach (47:13)
  • Jeff is surprised, “I never even thought about that. I thought you girls use toys.” (47:08)
• What Do We Look For?
  • The group debates if hands, hair, teeth, or other features are deal-breakers or “deal-killers.”
  • Zach: “If a guy has a bass voice that makes my … like my butt rumble, I’m gonna lean towards it.” (48:46)
  • Fortune: “A butt makes my butt rumble is one of the wildest [things].” (49:03)

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On Zach’s Comedic Persona:

  • Jeff: “If all you had was your face and your ass... but you have more to offer than just your cute little twink face.” (05:09)

• On Professional Advice:

  • Zach: “What if I fail at being the watered-down version of myself?” (07:13)
    • Fortune: “Try it.” (07:21)
    • Jeff: “You’re at the bottom, babe. Where are you gonna go from there?” (07:31)

• On Acceptance and Boundaries:

  • Zach: “I love myself so deeply, and I enjoy myself so thoroughly...I do not find myself seeking to add someone [to my life].” (13:55)

• On Mainstream Doors:

  • Jeff: “...First thing we do is if a guest is pitched to us, we look at their Instagram.” (11:04)

• Lesbian Dating Priorities:

  • Fortune: “Hands are important to every lesbian.” (46:51)
  • Fortune: “Your hands are longer than mine. You're a good lesbian.” (47:13)

• On Voices as Deal-Killers:

  • Jeff: “What is a deal killer? Voice.” (48:08)
  • Zach: “If a guy has a bass voice that makes my … like my butt rumble, I’m gonna lean towards it.” (48:46)

• Outro Laugh:

  • Fortune: “A butt makes my butt rumble is one of the wildest.” (49:03)

Group Chemistry & Closing Thoughts

• This episode exemplifies why Jeff Lewis' show is beloved: The group’s camaraderie, relentless teasing, and complete lack of pretense. The “intervention” for Zach is both earnest and hilarious, and the conversation covers a surprising amount of emotional (and comedic) territory while remaining rapid-fire and honest.
• Memorable for its blend of heartfelt advice, confessional moments, and pure ridiculousness—plus a crash course on lesbian priorities (hint: hands), a tongue-in-cheek treatise on movie-going etiquette, and a loving but unfiltered friend-group dynamic.

Segment Timestamps

• Intervention begins & Zach’s career/image: 00:49–11:29
• Dating from wounds vs. worth: 11:46–15:37
• Fortune’s career, touring, movies: 18:29–21:49
• Movie night debate, group dynamics: 22:22–34:12
• Personal stories: hotel flood, guns, home: 35:09–44:03
• Call-in from Howard & Annie, hands: 44:08–49:00
• Final banter about preferences, voice: 48:06–49:07

Listeners Will Learn

• How personal branding can aid or undermine a comedian’s mainstream prospects
• An inside look at the interplay between comedy, authenticity, and industry representation
• Fortune and Zach’s approach to relationships and self-worth
• The surprising importance of hands in lesbian dating
• Why movie night planning with comedians is never straightforward

If you enjoy real talk with a comedic edge and no filter, this episode delivers genuinely funny moments mixed with modern cultural commentary—and plenty of playful chaos.