Handsome Podcast
Three veteran comedians use a single question from a friend as a weekly excuse to tell personal stories and make each other laugh.
This show is the audio equivalent of being a fly on the wall during a catch-up between three very funny, famous friends. A single, often simple, question from a notable guest like Tom Hanks or Jennifer Aniston kicks things off, but the episode's real substance is the cascade of personal stories, callbacks, and good-natured tangents that follows. It's less about answering the question and more about seeing where the prompt takes their distinct comedic sensibilities.
“The core format—answering one question from a famous friend—is a unique premise that sets it apart from standard interview or topic-based chat shows. The show's primary draw is the palpable chemistry and contrasting comedic styles of the three hosts: Tig's deadpan observations, Fortune's boisterous storytelling, and Mae's thoughtful, quirky humor.”
Who hosts this show
"Handsome" is a comedy podcast hosted by acclaimed comedians Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin. Each week, the trio fields a question from a friend—often another celebrity—and uses it as a jumping-off point for a free-wheeling conversation. The hosts share personal stories, humorous anecdotes, and generally have a ridiculous time together, with the show having launched in August 2023 and since joining the Headgum podcast network.
Credentials & credits
- Tig Notaro: Comedian, Writer, Actor, Producer
- Fortune Feimster: Comedian, Writer, Actor
- Mae Martin: Comedian, Writer, Actor, Producer
Other ventures
- Tig Notaro: "One Mississippi" (Creator, Star), "Star Trek: Discovery" (Actor)
- Fortune Feimster: "The Mindy Project" (Actor), "Sincerely Fortune" (Podcast Host)
- Mae Martin: "Feel Good" (Creator, Star), "Taskmaster" (Contestant)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Pretty Little Episode #97 | HandsomeJun 26, 2026 · 25 min
- 02"Blame Mae?" The Beaches rock Handsome's world!Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 03Pretty Little Episode #96 | HandsomeJun 19, 2026 · 28 min
- 04The Hunting Wives ask Handsome questions... LIVE!Jun 18, 2026 · 1h 32m
- 05Guess who finally got to meet Mae's number one hero?!Jun 16, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 06Pretty Little Episode #95 | HandsomeJun 12, 2026 · 24 min
- 07Nicolle Wallace inspires Handsome to plan a movie weekendJun 9, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 08Pretty Little Episode #94 | HandsomeJun 5, 2026 · 25 min
Notable episodes
- 01Pretty Little Episode #96
A representative episode where Mae and Tig discuss the nature of adulthood and what breaks their immersion in movies, stemming from a listener question.
- 02"Blame Mae?" The Beaches rock Handsome's world!
Fortune tells a long and hilarious story about her mother's disastrous packing for a trip to Europe, showcasing the show's signature anecdote-driven humor.
- 03The Hunting Wives ask Handsome questions... LIVE!
A special live episode from the Netflix is a Joke Festival, demonstrating the show's format in front of a live audience.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a non-interview, co-host chat show. Episodes feature two or all three of the hosts in a loose, unstructured conversation prompted by a pre-submitted question. Shorter episodes, called "Pretty Little Episodes," often feature questions from listeners submitted via Speakpipe. The tone is casual, intimate, and frequently chaotic, like listening in on a private phone call.
Signature segments
- · Answering a question from a 'friend of the pod'
- · "Pretty Little Episode" (for shorter, listener-question episodes)
- · Intro Jingle: 'Chatting with friends on the Handsome Pod'
- · Sequential host introductions
- · Closing with 'Keep it pretty handsome'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests do not appear for interviews. Instead, notable friends of the hosts (actors, comedians, musicians) pre-record a question for the hosts to answer. Past question-askers include The Beaches, Martha Kelly, Brittany Snow, and Malin Akerman.
- The Beacheson "Blame Mae?" The Beaches rock Handsome's world!
- Brittany Snowon The Hunting Wives ask Handsome questions... LIVE!
- Malin Akermanon The Hunting Wives ask Handsome questions... LIVE!
- Martha Kellyon Guess who finally got to meet Mae's number one hero?!
- Nicolle Wallaceon Nicolle Wallace inspires Handsome to plan a movie weekend
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors, which have included Allstate and Willie's Remedy, are integrated via host-read ads. The estimated audience consists of fans of mainstream and alternative comedy, likely with a significant overlap with the hosts' individual fanbases and the LGBTQ+ community.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Handsome?
- The podcast is hosted by three comedians: Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin.
- What is the format of the show?
- Each week, the hosts answer a single question submitted by a friend, who is often a celebrity. They also have shorter "Pretty Little Episodes" where they answer questions from listeners.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, it is not an interview show. Guests only submit questions; they do not appear for a full conversation. The focus is on the hosts' discussion that arises from the question.
- How can I submit a question?
- Listeners can submit questions for the "Pretty Little Episodes" via speakpipe.com/handsomepod.
- Where can I find Handsome merchandise?
- Official merchandise is available at handsomepod.com.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes weekly and joined the Headgum network in late 2024.
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- [01]Handsome - Headgumheadgum.com
- [02]Handsome - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [03]The Headgum Podcast Network Recruits the HANDSOME Podcast...podnews.net
- [04]Handsome Podcast Official Merchandisehandsomepod.com
- [05]Tig Notaro Official Websitetignation.com
- [06]Fortune Feimster Official Websitefortunefeimster.com
- [07]Mae Martin - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [08]handsomepod Official Linktreelinktr.ee
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