Handsome Pretty Little Episode #81
Mar 6, 2026
Two comedians trade family resemblance jokes and viral absurdities while riffing on a mysterious neighborhood hum. They swap cringe stories about saying the wrong thing around grief and how to recover. Practical, candid advice is offered for parents expecting twins. They end with tour updates and lively listener bits.
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Accidental Grief Conversation Turned Comforting
- Anecdote of an awkward but healing grief conversation on set.
- Tig recounts learning a coworker had lost her son and they hugged, then discussed grief, turning awkwardness into connection.
Awkward Sign Off After Delivering Bad News
- Anecdote of an awkward sign-off after delivering bad news.
- Mae Martin shares telling a family a loved one was dying and then saying "I hope you have a good night" as she hung up.
Brace For The Intense First Year
- Do remember the first year of parenting is extremely hard but temporary.
- Tig Notaro emphasizes no sleep, constant feeding/diapers, and that by age four many tasks become manageable.