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In this episode of Handsome, hosts Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, and Mae Martin tackle whimsical Halloween memories, scary childhood experiences, and listener-submitted questions about romance and existential scenarios. The hosts share stories of being subjected to intense haunted houses at young ages by well-meaning parents, debate the romantic merits of side-by-side restaurant seating, and ponder how they would spend their final 24 hours if a meteor were about to strike Earth. Along the way, they compare themselves to Winnie the Pooh characters and discuss upcoming standup and live music appearances, maintaining their signature comedic banter throughout.
Hosts introduce the episode and promote Allstate insurance while joking about bathtub temperatures.
Mae, Fortune, and Tig greet each other and set a playful tone for the episode.
The trio discuss Halloween costumes, parties, and childhood memories of spooky traditions.
Guests share personal haunted house experiences from their childhoods, highlighting family dynamics and fear.
They joke about building hedge mazes and whimsical castles, comparing to historical figures and personal quirks.
Listener Holly asks about innocent foreplay, leading to playful role‑play examples and discussion of intimacy.
Listener Chris poses a last‑day scenario, prompting the hosts to share how they'd spend their final day with loved ones.
Hosts wrap up, thank listeners, and announce upcoming performances and events.
Listener Andrea asks which Pooh character they relate to, sparking a lighthearted comparison among the hosts.
Childhood Haunted House Traumastory
Fortune shares a standup bit about how her mother made her Girl Scout troop go to an adult haunted house when she was only five or seven years old.
Firefighter Hedge Maze Memorystory
Mae recounts a terrifying childhood experience at a firefighter charity haunted house where their mother tried to negotiate with the actors.
Castle Hedge Maze Fantasyinsight
The hosts playfully imagine what kind of eccentric castle owners they would have been, complete with giant bush mazes and swan rides.
Non-Sexual Foreplay Ideasinsight
Answering a listener question about non-sexual foreplay, Mae argues that doing improv or characters together is the ultimate romantic turn-on.
Side-by-Side Booth Romancestrategy
Tig explains why sitting side-by-side in a corner restaurant booth is vastly superior to sitting across from each other yelling across the table.
Boggle as Competitive Foreplayinsight
Listener Holly reveals that playing Boggle with her husband acts as foreplay because healthy competition is inherently exciting.
Last Day on Earth Plansinsight
Responding to a listener question about a meteor hitting Earth, the hosts discuss spending their final day surrounded by loved ones and good food.
Winnie the Pooh Character Matchinginsight
The hosts and listeners debate which Winnie the Pooh characters they relate to most, with Mae choosing Piglet and Tig assigned as Tigger.
“I love to be like Hank and Eileen.”
“I would spend my last day hiking my butt off with my dog naked in the woods and eating edibles until it hits.”
“I love to play Boggle. For anyone listening who doesn't know, Boggle is a word game where you shake up letter dice and have to make as many words as you can before the timer runs out.”
“A hundred percent Piglet for me.”
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