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Elizabeth Banks asks about love affairs

Handsome

Hosted by Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Tig Notaro

55m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

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Hosts Fortune Feimster, May Martin, and Tig Notaro gather in the studio to swap personal stories, debate quirky scenarios, and respond to a listener question from actor and director Elizabeth Banks. Banks asks about non-human subjects they have had a passionate love affair with, prompting the hosts to share their deep obsessions with items and activities like espresso, long-distance cycling, and past habits. Throughout the episode, the trio trades banter about daily routines, awkward theater costumes, and life experiences with trademark humor and camaraderie.

  • Cutting out sugar and additives during a Whole30 challenge helped transition a preference to black coffee and espresso. 31:54
  • Long-distance cycling can serve as a meditative practice that helps clear the mind and connect personal thoughts. 39:38
  • Engaging in self-care routines consistently reinforces a personal sense of self-value. 4:32

Chapters

  1. 0:02
    Podcast Intro and Host Banter

    The hosts introduce themselves, joke about their looks, and set a light‑hearted tone for the episode.

  2. 2:28
    Therapy and Self‑Care Habits

    The trio talks about their therapy routines, the importance of self‑care, and how they manage mental health.

  3. 6:40
    Mae’s Cycling and Hike Love Affair

    Mae reflects on her past love for long‑distance cycling and how she transitioned to hiking as a new passion.

  4. 8:05
    Household Items and Inside Jokes

    Hosts exchange playful banter about home décor, gifts, and their shared sense of humor.

  5. 27:30
    Elizabeth Banks’ Love‑Affair Question Intro

    The episode’s main segment is introduced: Elizabeth Banks asks the hosts what non‑person thing they’ve had a love affair with.

  6. 29:38
    Fortune’s Espresso Love Affair

    Fortune shares his passionate relationship with espresso, detailing how it evolved and his coffee rituals.

  7. 48:25
    Elizabeth’s Mahjong Obsession

    Elizabeth reveals her current obsession with Mahjong, explaining why it captivates her and how she wants to share it.

  8. 51:15
    Foosball Fiasco at the Bar

    The hosts recount a chaotic foosball game at a bar that goes off‑script.

  9. 52:57
    Standup Tour Updates

    Hosts discuss their upcoming standup dates across the U.S. and Canada.

  10. 53:42
    Tour Rescheduling Confusion

    One host explains a rescheduled tour and apologizes to affected fans.

  11. 54:28
    Promotion and Merchandise

    Hosts promote their merchandise, Hulu availability, and the HandsomePod website.

Highlights

  • 2:00

    In-Person Auditions vs Zoomdebate

    The hosts debate the merits of in-person versus remote auditions and therapy sessions, contrasting the comfort of home with the pressure of being off-book.

  • 4:48

    Early Morning Therapy Sessionsstory

    Tig shares a disciplined routine of waking up at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays for therapy, prompting funny comparisons of wake-up times among the hosts.

  • 5:57

    Parking Lot Mishap Storystory

    May confesses to accidentally tapping the front fence with her car upon arriving at the recording studio.

  • 9:47

    The Beauty and the Beast Costumestory

    May recounts ordering elaborate, embarrassing character costumes for a theatrical outing with friends, much to the amusement of the other hosts.

  • 28:11

    Elizabeth Banks Questioninsight

    Actor and director Elizabeth Banks presents the episode prompt about having a love affair with a non-human activity or object.

  • 29:38

    Espresso Love Affairinsight

    Fortune describes her passionate obsession with espresso and iced cortados after shifting away from sugary coffee drinks.

  • 38:41

    Long-Distance Cycling Daysstory

    Tig reflects on a previous period of intense long-distance cycling, riding up to 100 miles a day across states.

Quotes

  • “I love seeing you, you're so animated, talking about it, you can tell you're having a love affair.”
    Mae Martin · 32:43
  • “I went to a bar to play with Matt.”
    Mae Martin · 51:15
  • “I play foosball like an insane person.”
    Fortune Feimster · 51:43
  • “It's so annoying that that happened and I, I understand, but trust me, I wouldn't have done it if I didn't have to.”
    Tig Notaro · 53:50
  • “That's the, that's the truth.”
    Mae Martin · 54:41
  • Allstate 0:18–0:27
  • Allstate 14:31–15:00
  • Allstate 55:46–56:16

About this episode

Elizabeth Banks delights Handsome with a lovely question about love affairs on a super-giggly episode of Handsome! Plus a tribute to Dolly, Fortune losing her box, a thoughtful gift from Mae, 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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9,748 words · 6 speakers

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

Topics

  • Mindy Project
  • US Open
  • Good Hand Studio
  • Starbucks
  • Whole30
  • Florida
  • Apple Watch
  • Chattanooga
  • California
  • Washington

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