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Jackie Kashian asks about handsome superheroes

Handsome

Hosted by Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Tig Notaro

59m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

Written by a model from the transcript; not yet reviewed.

The hosts catch up on personal updates, including the guest appearance of comedian Jackie Kashian, who asks a question about what Marvel superhero characters they would want to be. The conversation ranges from medical discoveries and touring to funny word origins and bizarre real-life encounters. Throughout the episode, the hosts joke about their podcast LLC, share stories from their travels and childhoods, and react with disbelief when Jackie's voice message completely forgets to mention one of the hosts.

  • Start therapy when you need support, as the hosts encouraged after noticing a friend going through a tough time. 11:00
  • Get a proper medical diagnosis rather than worrying, much like a host who finally learned her three-year hand tremor was an essential tremor. 28:54
  • Check exit routes when staying at hotels if you experience claustrophobia or anxiety about high floors. 47:07

Chapters

  1. 0:02
    Podcast Intro & Sponsorship

    The hosts open the episode with a brief introduction and a promotional segment for the sponsor Homaglow.

  2. 2:46
    Hosts Introduce Themselves

    The trio formally introduces themselves and confirms they are in the same room, setting the stage for the conversation.

  3. 5:10
    Personal Relationships & OCD Talk

    The conversation shifts to personal relationships, anxiety, and a brief discussion of OCD and therapy.

  4. 10:19
    Therapy Experiences Shared

    The hosts share their own therapy journeys and how it has impacted their personal lives.

  5. 28:49
    Health Diagnosis Revelation

    One host reveals a recent medical diagnosis of essential tremor, discussing fears and relief.

  6. 34:03
    Travel and Family Plans

    The group talks about upcoming travel plans, family events, and the excitement of visiting Buffalo.

  7. 42:39
    Marvel Superhero Question

    The episode pivots to a listener question about which Marvel superhero the hosts would like to portray.

  8. 52:22
    Marvel Superhero Guessing Game

    The hosts riff on which Marvel characters best fit each other, joking about Rocket Raccoon, Spider‑Man, and other heroes.

  9. 53:25
    Jackie’s Absence and the ‘Jackiecation’ Joke

    They tease Jackie about never taking a day off and the awkwardness of her being left out of the episode.

  10. 54:07
    Bra Size Banter and Body Talk

    The conversation devolves into playful commentary on bra sizes, knockers, and body image.

  11. 57:05
    Planning to Call Jackie

    The hosts debate whether to reach out to Jackie to get her superhero pick and discuss her involvement.

  12. 1:02:40
    Tour Announcements and Upcoming Shows

    Each host shares their upcoming tour dates and plans, wrapping up the episode with a call to action.

Highlights

  • 3:32

    Discussing Word Originsinsight

    The hosts point out funny examples of everyday words where the literal meaning matches the object, such as fireplace and broom closet.

  • 24:45

    Dating a Pool Sharkstory

    The host shares a surprising memory from her youth of briefly dating an older man who was an actual pool shark.

  • 27:11

    Larry the Leopardstory

    The host recounts a high school friend who was a sweet nerd before undergoing a wild transformation into a famous heavily tattooed individual known as Larry the Leopard.

  • 28:54

    Hand Tremor Diagnosisstory

    The host reveals she spent three years worried she had Parkinson's disease before finally getting a doctor's diagnosis of an essential tremor.

  • 34:36

    The Naked Street Walkerstory

    A friend shares a bizarre anecdote about encountering a fully naked, confident man walking down the street at 2 AM before an important meeting.

  • 43:08

    Jackie Kashian's Superhero Questioninsight

    Comedian Jackie Kashian calls in to ask the podcast hosts what Marvel universe superhero characters they would choose to be.

  • 57:51

    The Forgotten Hostdebate

    The hosts realize with amusement that Jackie Kashian's recorded message assigned superhero personas to only two of the three hosts, completely omitting the third.

Quotes

  • “The good news is that OCD is highly treatable with the right kind of specialized therapy.”
    Mae Martin · 1:52
  • “I have had a tremor in my hand for three years and.”
    Tig Notaro · 28:54
  • “Is Vin Diesel Rocket Raccoon or is he Groot?”
    Fortune Feimster · 52:22
  • “Black Widow, because I'm sexy AF?”
    Fortune Feimster · 53:00
  • “I did see that movie. And they did it for real. It's not a special effect. So he did it like 50 times.”
    Fortune Feimster · 56:08
  • Allstate 1:05:39–1:06:09

About this episode

Hilarious stand up Jackie Kashian makes us laugh *hard* with her question on a superhuman Handsome! Plus "business goose", Fortune LLC, figuring out bra sizes, and more! 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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11,339 words · 5 speakers

Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

  • Buffalo
  • U-Haul
  • NoCD
  • New York
  • Slick Willy's
  • HeadGum Podcast
  • Denver
  • Colorado
  • Forever Clean Membership
  • U-Haul.com

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