Summary
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In this episode of Handsome, hosts Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster catch up on their busy weeks, discussing everything from home renovations and comedy special preparations to solo wine tasting trips in Napa. They also answer listener questions covering bizarre childhood home remedies involving Coca-Cola and suppositories, as well as creative ways for new homeowners to integrate themselves into a new neighborhood. The conversation is filled with banter about touring, personal memories, and local etiquette.
- Bake and share bread or treats like sourdough or vegan banana bread to make a friendly first impression with new neighbors. 15:43
- Do not use urine facials on your face, as dermatologists explicitly advise against this viral trend. 12:36
- Take yourself out on solo dining and tasting trips when traveling to fully experience local restaurants and wineries. 5:07
Chapters
- 0:02Podcast Intro and Car Insurance Promo
Hosts open the show with a brief intro and a promotional blurb about Allstate car insurance.
- 0:46Hosts Introduce Episode and Snacks
Tig, Fortune, and Mae welcome listeners, discuss snacks, and joke about a tri‑tip sandwich.
- 2:32Home Renovations and Childhood Reunions
Tig talks about plumbing, new fence, and a recent reunion with childhood friends in LA.
- 3:54Fortune’s Comedy Tour Crunch Time
Fortune explains his busy schedule filming a special and the pressure of last‑minute changes.
- 5:50Wine Tasting Solo Adventure
Fortune recounts a solo wine‑tasting trip in Napa, including a hot‑tub experience and reflections on solitude.
- 9:37Home Remedies and Childhood Memories
The hosts discuss their grandmothers’ home remedies, including aloe, lemon juice, and the odd use of urine on the face.
- 15:37Advice for New Neighbors and Sourdough
Mae and Fortune give practical tips to a new neighbor, Dee, about baking sourdough and creating a free‑library vibe.
- 18:02Neighborhood Etiquette and Community Building
Tig shares stories of neighborly exchanges—banana bread, lentil soup, and the importance of small acts of kindness.
- 24:04Closing Remarks, Merch, and Upcoming Events
Hosts wrap up with merch announcements, a live show teaser, and a playful sign‑off.
Highlights
- 1:05
A slab of meat on the roadstory
Fortune explains how she managed to eat a tri-tip sandwich during a busy schedule of radio appearances and comedy shows.
- 5:13
Solo hot tub excursion in Napastory
Fortune recounts her solo trip to Napa where she went wine tasting and used a communal hot tub by herself at night.
- 9:37
Grandmother's unique home remediesinsight
Fortune shares her grandmother's unconventional home remedies, including using Coca-Cola for stomach aches and administering suppositories.
- 12:42
The internet trend of pee facialsinsight
Tig and Fortune discuss the bizarre historical and internet trend of applying morning urine to the face to treat acne.
- 17:46
Building community through neighborhood soupstrategy
Tig describes the ongoing friendly routine she shares with her neighbor, exchanging lentil soup and vegan banana bread with funny notes.
Quotes
“I think neighbors would love that. And but doing something for your neighbors, I think will definitely win favor. Um, and people love bread.”
Fortune Feimster · 21:58
Sponsored segments
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About this episode
Fortune and Tig share their Southern-tinged home remedies and give the gift of advice to a listener with new neighbors on a Pretty Little Episode that will cure what ails you! Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterSubmit your questions to speakpipe.com/handsomepod http://speakpipe.com/handsomepodFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.com http://handsomepod.com/Watch Handsome on YouTube http://youtube.com/@handsomepodThis 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
3,964 words · 6 speakers
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Topics
- Mississippi
- San Luis Obispo
- Napa
- Vermont
- HeadGum Podcast
- Aloe plant
- Santa Barbara
- Oakland
- Benicia
- San Jose
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