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Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune Feimster discuss their favorite colors, including blue, green, and pink. They share stories about painting rooms certain colors and the potential effects on mood. The hosts also talk about their experiences with hearing their own voices and meeting people whose eyes are particularly striking.
Bob Odenkirk asks the hosts about their favorite colors, revealing that his is royal blue. The conversation touches on topics like colors and numbers invoking synesthesia, childhood favorite colors, and a disastrous romance book that Parv bought which suggests bizarre romantic gestures like sending chicken wishbones.
Fortune reveals she recently saw Madonna in concert, which was a hugely meaningful experience for her wife Jax who has been a lifelong fan. The hosts imagine scenarios like trying to surprise each other with romantic gestures from the peculiar romance book.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Favorite colors can evoke strong personal associations and memories from childhood.
- Colors are perceived to have emotional and psychological impacts on mood and mindset.
- Overly prescriptive advice about romance can lead to awkward or humorous situations.
- Genuine romantic gestures are more meaningful than following a formula or advice book.
- The hosts engage in playful banter and comedic storytelling around everyday topics.
- Hearing one's own voice can be an unsettling or surprising experience initially.
- Making romantic gestures requires understanding your partner's specific preferences.
- Major life experiences like a Madonna concert can hold great sentimental value.
Top Episodes Quotes
“I do a character named Brenda who's a southern housewife who goes to the hot tub and just yells about her husband Tim. And I don't know, this is a character I created when I was bored. And now, you know, I just got to give people what they want. But she'll be so exasperated with her husband, like, 'I swear to God, this good for nothing Tim, he is just working my last nerve.' And then it'll cut to 'Tim just got me this turquoise bracelet, and I swear to God, I have never been more in love. I'm gonna have to go give him a BJ.'“ by Fortune Feimster
― This quote showcases Fortune's comedic talents through her character "Brenda," humorously capturing mercurial domestic dynamics related to the topic of gifting turquoise jewelry.“Why they don't want no mater sauce on there?“ by Fortune Feimster
― This quote reflects the hosts' playful banter and befuddlement over the concept of a "salad pizza" that Mae's partner brought home, capturing their humorous reactions to unexpected situations.
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Handsome
Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin
5/14/24
The hilarious Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad) asks Handsome a surprisingly deep question about... colors! Plus pizza fights, love advice, and romantic baby talk!
- Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune Feimster
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- Email the show: handsomepod@gmail.com
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