Jon Lovett asks about the positives of aging
Hosted by Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Tig Notaro
- 59m
- Transcript
Summary
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Comedian and podcaster John Lovett sends in a question asking about the positives of aging and moving through more time. The hosts, Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and May Martin, discuss what they enjoy about getting older, such as caring less about what people think, building lifelong friendships, and feeling a greater sense of health and groundedness. They also joke about physical quirks like perimenopause and aches, while sharing stories about childhood sleepovers, hiking challenges, and stray cats.
- Aging brings the benefit of caring less about what other people think and not getting as worked up over small things. 37:21
- Having old friends whom you have known for decades provides deep relationships that are impossible to form when you are young. 52:37
- Channeling grandparent energy as a parent can help reduce high anxiety and let you approach parenting with joy and wonder. 44:51
- Growing older allows you to recognize personal growth, such as walking away from flaky or incompatible relationships instead of chasing them. 42:08
Chapters
- 0:02Podcast Intro and Host Banter
The hosts introduce themselves, joke about their looks, and set a playful tone for the episode.
- 5:35Lighthearted Hike Recap
Tig recounts a challenging Colorado hike, sharing details about the ascent, descent, and the physical toll it took.
- 11:18Cat Adoption Debate
The hosts discuss the ethics of adopting stray cats, debating neutering and the responsibilities of pet ownership.
- 33:31Survivor and Aging Question Intro
John Lovett’s question about the positives of aging is introduced, prompting the hosts to reflect on their own experiences.
- 36:48Personal Aging Reflections
Each host shares personal insights on how aging has changed their priorities, relationships, and self‑perception.
- 45:48Health and Wellness Journey
Tig talks about his hiking experience as a metaphor for staying healthy, while the group discusses fitness and aging.
- 52:34Wrap‑Up and Closing Thoughts
The episode concludes with final remarks, a brief recap of John Lovett’s answer, and a teaser for future content.
- 54:32Social Media and Generational Contrast
The hosts compare their childhood experiences with social media to the current digital landscape, noting its impact on self‑esteem.
- 56:42Reflecting on Aging and Life
The hosts discuss the bittersweet perspective of being older, acknowledging both the humor and reality of aging.
- 57:55Tour Schedule and Break Announcement
One host outlines the remaining tour stops and announces a forthcoming break from touring.
- 59:06Community Building and Call to Action
Hosts urge listeners to share episodes, build the community, and visit the podcast website for more engagement.
Highlights
- 3:49
Late Night Recording Sessionstory
The hosts explain that they are recording this episode late at night rather than early in the morning, with Fortune joining from P-Town while drinking wine and an old fashioned.
- 23:10
Cat Advice Debatedebate
May asks for advice about a stray cat that wants to come inside her house, leading to a comedic argument about cat neutering and collars.
- 33:51
John Lovett Asks About Aginginsight
Comedian and former speechwriter John Lovett sends in the daily question, asking the hosts what is awesome about getting older and moving through more time.
- 37:21
Not Caring What People Thinkinsight
Fortune explains that one of the best parts of getting older is reaching a point where you care less and less about what other people think.
- 44:29
Channeling Grandparent Energystrategy
Tig shares her philosophy on parenting, explaining how she tries to skip high anxiety and channel relaxed grandparent energy with her children.
- 49:49
Appreciating Financial Independenceinsight
Fortune adds to the list of aging perks by noting how much she enjoys being independent and able to pay for things without asking anyone.
- 52:37
The Value of Old Friendsinsight
Reading John Lovett's answer to his own question, the hosts discuss how having friends of twenty or more years creates deep relationships you cannot get when young.
Quotes
“I like have reached an age where I don't really give a shit.”
Fortune Feimster · 37:30 “I feel like I'm getting healthier and when I was younger and taking my health, my everything for granted, I just, like even doing that hike, I, I, I truly can't believe I did it.”
Tig Notaro · 45:48 “That's the beauty of being older. We're half, half our lives already over.”
Fortune Feimster · 56:50
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About this episode
Jon Lovett of Crooked Media asks about the sunny side of getting gray on today's episode of Handsome! Plus, Fortune drinks a little vino, a visit to U-Haul, and the birth of the *GAM CAM*! Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.com http://handsomepod.com/Watch Handsome on YouTube http://youtube.com/@handsomepod and Hulu https://www.hulu.com/series/b583d0bc-eeb0-4560-8b2b-5c8ae0248a19?play=false&utm_source=shared_linkThis is a Headgum https://headgum.com/ podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter https://x.com/headgum, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/headgum/, and Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum. Advertise on Handsome https://gumball.fm/shows/handsome via Gumball.fm http://gumball.fm/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcript
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Topics
- CBS
- Netflix
- Old Navy
- HeadGum Podcast
- Wayward
- Crooked Media
- P-Town
- Promontown Massachusetts
- Los Angeles
- Colorado
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