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Handsome

"Handsome" is a podcast from comedians Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, and Mae Martin. Every week, the handsome hosts field a question from a friend and attempt to answer it together, covering every subject you could think of. Along the way, Tig, Fortune and Mae tell plenty of stories and just general...

Episodes 230
Books 62

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The Princess Bride Deluxe Edition Hc

William Goldman

Mentioned 5 months ago

Pretty Little Episode #76

One of the hosts recalled a line from the story about eyes being "like the sea before a storm," referencing the book's romantic description.

Do you remember in The Princess Bride? She says, his eyes were like the sea before a storm.

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Mentioned 6 months ago

Aparna Nancherla asks about holiday party faux pas

The hosts mentioned James Clear's bestselling book Atomic Habits while promoting a Masterclass that teaches how small habit changes can transform one's life.

James Clear, the author of the bestselling book Atomic Habits, has a whole Masterclass about how to develop small habits that can change your life.

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I'm Just a Person

Tig Notaro

Mentioned 7 months ago

Lizzy Caplan asks about first impressions

The host mentioned that their book titled I'm Just a Person had been released and was a New York Times bestseller.

and then when my book came out, it's called I'm Just a Person. It's a New York Times bestseller.

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Believe Me

Tahereh Mafi

Mentioned 8 months ago

Pretty Little Episode #66

They noted that their friend Joe had written the book Feel Good With Me, mentioning it in conversation about gifts and artwork.

My friend Joe, who wrote Feel Good With Me, he and I... I think I've talked about this before, that he did this painting called Zorg.

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Dopamine Nation

Dr. Anna Lembke

Mentioned 9 months ago

Pretty Little Episode #61

They had just started reading Dopamine Nation, noting its cover offered advice on creating balance and that its exploration of addiction and dopamine resonated with their own phone and news consumption habits.

It's interesting that you said this because I just started reading the book Dopamine Nation.

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The Land of Stories Complete Gift Set

Chris Colfer

Mentioned 9 months ago

Chris Colfer asks about past lives

The hosts noted that Chris Colfer is the author of the NewYorkTimes bestselling fantasy series TheLandofStories, part of his extensive bibliography of over twenty books.

Including the New York Times best-selling fantasy series, The Land of Stories.

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Quick Shots of False Hope

Laura Kightlinger

Mentioned 9 months ago

Oscar Nuñez asks about SNL favorites

Fortune mentioned that Laura Keitlinger had written a book titled Quick Shots of False Hope and described its humorous cover featuring the author leaning to the side to avoid halfoff stickers.

She had a book called Quick Shots of False Hope. And it's funny because the cover of the book, she's leaning to the side. And she was like, yeah, I did that to get out of the way of the halfoff stickers.

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Fun Home

Alison Bechdel

Mentioned 9 months ago

Pretty Little Episode #58

The hosts mentioned being introduced to Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir "Fun Home" as a notable queer media work.

She did Fun Home. And then also she wrote the Dykes to Look Out For. Love that.

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The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

Alison Bechdel

Mentioned 9 months ago

Pretty Little Episode #58

The hosts referenced Alison Bechdel's comic strip "Dykes to Watch Out For" as part of the discussion on queer media.

She did Fun Home. And then also she wrote the Dykes to Look Out For. Love that.

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Drawing and Painting Animals with Expression

Marjolein Kruijt

Mentioned 9 months ago

Pauline Chalamet asks about dangerous situations

May Martin launched her animal paintings book for charity, and it sold out within 14 hours along with tote bags.

I finally launched my animal paintings book for charity. I saw that. They sold out in 14 hours all the books and tote bags.

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SNAFU

Ed Helms

Mentioned 10 months ago

Ed Helms asks about a hill you'd die on

Ed Helms promoted his newly released guide to history's biggest screwups, claiming it would make listeners smarter, funnier and a killer at dinner parties, and he noted he made a tongueincheek claim about pineapple on pizza in an aside of the book.

He cocreated and starred in Rutherford Falls and recently published a book titled Snafu.

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The Way of Integrity

Martha Beck

Mentioned 10 months ago

Rob McElhenney asks about changing your mood

Martha Beck's book was mentioned as encouraging readers to live the most honest and truthful life possible.

She wrote that book, The Way of Integrity. And if people don't remember, it's just a book that encourages you to try and live the most honest and truthful life that you can.

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Edmond Rostand

Cyrano de Bergerac

In the episode, the hosts compared Andrea Gibson's poetic advantage to that of the classic literary figure, noting that the title gives them a linguistic edge. The discussion was a brief, casual reference rather than a formal recommendation.

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Episode: Andrea Gibson asks about flirting

The conversation compared Andrea Gibson's poetic advantage to that of the classic literary figure Cyrano de Bergerac.

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So Andrea has a leg up like Cyrano de Bergerac or whatever, like just language at their disposal.

Believe Me Cover

Tahereh Mafi

Believe Me

They noted that their friend Joe had written the book Feel Good With Me, mentioning it in conversation about gifts and artwork.

"

My friend Joe, who wrote Feel Good With Me, he and I... I think I've talked about this before, that he did this painting called Zorg.

— Episode: Pretty Little Episode #66

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #66

They noted that their friend Joe had written the book Feel Good With Me, mentioning it in conversation about gifts and artwork.

"

My friend Joe, who wrote Feel Good With Me, he and I... I think I've talked about this before, that he did this painting called Zorg.

Quick Shots of False Hope: A Rejection Collection Cover

Laura Kightlinger

Quick Shots of False Hope

A Rejection Collection

In the episode, Fortune briefly mentioned the title and highlighted the humorous cover, noting that the author leaned to the side to avoid half‑off stickers. No further commentary or recommendation was given.

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Episode: Oscar Nuñez asks about SNL favorites

Fortune mentioned that Laura Keitlinger had written a book titled Quick Shots of False Hope and described its humorous cover featuring the author leaning to the side to avoid halfoff stickers.

"

She had a book called Quick Shots of False Hope. And it's funny because the cover of the book, she's leaning to the side. And she was like, yeah, I did that to get out of the way of the halfoff stickers.

Drawing and Painting Animals with Expression Cover

Marjolein Kruijt

Drawing and Painting Animals with Expression

During the episode, May Martin announced that she had launched her animal paintings book for charity, noting that it and accompanying tote bags sold out within 14 hours. The hosts highlighted the rapid sell‑out as a sign of strong interest and support for the title. No detailed critique or recommendation was offered beyond noting its successful launch.

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Episode: Pauline Chalamet asks about dangerous situations

May Martin launched her animal paintings book for charity, and it sold out within 14 hours along with tote bags.

"

I finally launched my animal paintings book for charity. I saw that. They sold out in 14 hours all the books and tote bags.

SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups Cover

Ed Helms

SNAFU

The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups

In an episode, Ed Helms highlighted his newly released guide to history’s biggest screw‑ups, saying the book would make listeners smarter, funnier and a hit at dinner parties. He also joked about a quirky claim regarding pineapple on pizza, underscoring the book’s tongue‑in‑cheek tone. The overall impression was a strong endorsement of the title as both entertaining and informative.

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Episode: Ed Helms asks about a hill you'd die on

Ed Helms promoted his newly released guide to history's biggest screwups, claiming it would make listeners smarter, funnier and a killer at dinner parties, and he noted he made a tongueincheek claim about pineapple on pizza in an aside of the book.

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He cocreated and starred in Rutherford Falls and recently published a book titled SNAFU.

The book is called SNAFU, The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest ScrewUps. Read it. It will make you smarter. It will make you funnier. And it will make you a killer at dinner parties.

I made the opposite claim in a little aside in my book.

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Mimi Sheraton

The Seducer's Cookbook

In the episode, the hosts discussed that one of their fathers had authored a cookbook in his twenties titled The Seducer's Cookbook, describing it as a guide to impressing dates through food, and clarified that it was indeed a published work rather than a private family collection.

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Episode: Cyndi Lauper asks about cookbooks

The hosts mentioned that one of them's dad wrote a cookbook in his twenties called The Seducer's Cookbook and confirmed that it had actually been published rather than being a private family recipe collection.

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Guys, my dad wrote a cookbook, you know, in his 20s called The Seducer's Cookbook.

It was a, he was in his 20s and it's a cookbook about how to, how to, I don't know. Seduce people through food? Kind of. How to impress a date basically with food.

Is it published? Yeah. Or is it just for the family? No, it's published.

Amelia Bedelia: The Beloved Classic Story About a Literal-Minded Housekeeper and Hilarious Language Humor Cover

Peggy Parish

Amelia Bedelia

The Beloved Classic Story About a Literal-Minded Housekeeper and Hilarious Language Humor

Mae Martin recalled that the book had been one of her favorite childhood reads and that she identified with the protagonist’s literal interpretation of language. She highlighted how the character’s humor resonated with her own literal thinking. The mention conveyed a strong personal endorsement of the title.

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #42

Mae Martin recalled that Amelia Bedelia was one of her favorite childhood books and said she related to the character's literal interpretation of language.

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one of my favorite childhood books was ... Amelia Bedelia, who took things very literally. And I think I must have clearly related to that because I took things very literally.

Let Them Stare: A Heartfelt Journey of Self-Discovery, Friendship, and the Secrets of a Small Town From a Duo of Bestselling Authors Cover

Jonathan Van Ness

Let Them Stare

A Heartfelt Journey of Self-Discovery, Friendship, and the Secrets of a Small Town From a Duo of Bestselling Authors

The hosts introduced the title as Jonathan Van Ness's newest young adult novel, highlighting his background as an Emmy-winning TV host and bestselling author. They presented it as his latest published work without offering detailed commentary.

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Episode: Jonathan Van Ness asks about trading places

The hosts introduced Jonathan Van Ness's newest young adult novel, Let Them Stare, as his latest published work.

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Today's question asker is an Emmy-winning TV and podcast host, comedian, hairstylist, and a New York Times bestselling author, best known as one of the co-hosts of Queer Eye on Netflix. Their latest book is a young adult novel titled Let Them Stare. Jonathan Van Ness is asking today's question.

The Tea Party Goes to Washington Cover

Rand Paul

The Tea Party Goes to Washington

During a discussion about opening a shop, Charlotte Ritchie noted that the title was a good little book. The hosts mentioned it briefly and gave it a positive, albeit modest, endorsement.

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Episode: Charlotte Ritchie asks about opening up a shop

They mentioned that it was a good little book.

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Tay goes to Washington is a good little book.

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Rob Delaney

A Heart That Works

The hosts noted that the guest was a bestselling author and listed the title among his works, highlighting his reputation as a kind and multifaceted creator. They mentioned the book in passing while introducing his background as a comedian, actor, and writer. The discussion was brief and neutral, simply acknowledging the book as part of his bibliography.

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Episode: Rob Delaney asks about eating food

The hosts noted that Rob Delaney is a bestselling author and listed A Heart That Works among his books.

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One of the kindest people. Today's question asker is a comedian, actor, and writer who co-created and starred in the TV show Catastrophe. He stars as Peter in the Deadpool movie franchise and is a bestselling author whose books include A Heart That Works.

Howl's Moving Castle Collector’s Deluxe Edition (World of Howl, 1) Cover

Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle Collector’s Deluxe Edition (World of Howl, 1)

The hosts talked about naming a cat Calcifer, citing the fire spirit from the Studio Ghibli adaptation of the title as inspiration. They mentioned the original novel in passing while deciding on a name, but did not delve into its content or recommend it.

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #36

The hosts discussed naming a cat Calcifer, referencing the character from the Studio Ghibli film adaptation of the novel Howl's Moving Castle.

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I can't hear. If not, that's a bummer for you. Yeah, I can hear. But I want to know what to name it. And obviously my first choice is handsome, but I'm also thinking about naming him Calcifer from the Studio Ghibli Howl's Moving Castle, who, you know, it's a little fire flame.

Interesting Facts about Space: A Novel Cover

Emily Austin

Interesting Facts about Space

A Novel

Goldie highlighted the book as one of her favorite among the 302 books she read the previous year, noting that imagining May as the main character made it especially enjoyable. She expressed personal enthusiasm for its content and style.

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #31

Goldie said it was one of her favorite among the 302 books she read the previous year and described picturing May as the main character, which made it enjoyable.

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One of my favorite books of the 302 books that I read last year was Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin. I kept picturing May as the main character, so it was kind of fun.

Chronicles, Vol. 1 Cover

Bob Dylan

Chronicles, Vol. 1

In the episode, the host noted that they had purchased the book, describing it as an autobiography written by the author. The mention was brief and informational, with no strong endorsement or critique. It was presented as a personal purchase rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: Sheryl Lee Ralph asks about being too much

They mentioned buying the Bob Dylan Chronicles, describing it as an autobiography written by Dylan.

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I just bought some of the Bob Dylan Chronicles, an autobiography that Dylan wrote.

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Deborah Spungen

And I Don't Want to Live This Life

In the episode, the host recalled reading the title, written by Nancy's mother, three times as a child, highlighting its personal significance. The book was mentioned fondly but not explicitly recommended.

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Episode: Sheryl Lee Ralph asks about being too much

They referred to the book titled And I Don't Want to Live This Life, written by Nancy's mother, noting that they had read it three times as a child.

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The book is called And I Don't Want to Live This Life, written by Nancy's mother, and I read it three times as a kid.

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ZHANG GAI MEI ZHU BIAN

carton and paper bag printed 300 Q

The hosts referenced the title as a classic they had not read, noting its reputation without offering a personal endorsement. Their comments suggested it was known in their circles but remained unread by them. Overall, the book was mentioned in passing rather than being highlighted as a recommendation.

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #10

The hosts mentioned it as a classic they had not read.

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Well, yeah, they, um, you ever read the paper bag prints? By Robert Munch? Of course not. Oh, it's a classic.

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Rob Snyder

Poker Night

The Real Story of Dogs Playing Poker

The hosts referenced the title as a humorous example, noting its quirky nature and expressing that they liked the name. They mentioned the title while discussing how to educate listeners and answer questions, but did not delve into the book's content. The overall tone was light‑hearted and brief.

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Episode: Pretty Little Episode #5

The hosts referenced the classic artwork collection "Dogs Playing Poker" by Cassius Coolidge, noting its title and discussing it as a humorous example.

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Thomas said that the title is Dogs Playing Poker by Cassius Coolidge.

He said they should educate listeners while also answering questions and mentioned the dogs playing poker title, noting "I like that it's called dogs" and "That's why I typed it. Yeah. You nailed the title."

Can Everyone Please Calm Down Cover

Mae Martin

Can Everyone Please Calm Down

Tig noted that the out‑of‑print teen‑focused title was reissued with a new foreword, covering sexuality and gender for readers 14 and older, and mentioned that it was now available for purchase.

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Episode: Kelly Clarkson asks about telling the truth

Tig explained that the outofprint teenfocused book was reissued with a new forward, covering sexuality and gender for ages 14+, and noted it was now available for purchase.

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My book is reprinted; it's been out of print and it's for teenagers, well it's for anyone really but it's sort of age 14 and up. It's called Can Everyone Please Calm Down and it's a kind of educational book about sexuality and gender. I wrote a new forward for it because when I wrote it I was a she and now I'm not.

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Tan France

Naturally Tan

A Memoir

In the episode, the hosts highlighted the memoir's title, describing it as a great title. They noted the author's name and implied the title fit the content well. The discussion was brief and positive, indicating a casual endorsement.

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Episode: Tan France asks about missed opportunities

The hosts noted that Tan France's memoir was titledNaturally Tan and called it a great title.

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His memoir is titled Naturally Tan, which is a great title.

1001 Ways to Be Romantic: More Romantic Than Ever Cover

Gregory J.P. Godek

1001 Ways to Be Romantic

More Romantic Than Ever

One of the hosts said a partner bought a book titled Romance for Dummies to learn how to be romantic and referenced looking at page four of it.

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Romance for dummies.

— Episode: Bob Odenkirk asks about favorite colors

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Episode: Bob Odenkirk asks about favorite colors

One of the hosts said a partner bought a book titled Romance for Dummies to learn how to be romantic and referenced looking at page four of it.

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Romance for dummies.

I might need this book. Page four.

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Glennon Doyle

Carry On, Warrior

Thoughts on Life Unarmed

In the episode, the host introduced the guest as an author whose bestselling titles include the book, alongside other well‑known works. The mention highlighted the book as part of the guest's notable repertoire, without providing detailed commentary. The overall tone was neutral, simply acknowledging its presence in the guest's bibliography.

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Episode: Glennon Doyle asks about relationship sticking poi...

Carry On Warrior was mentioned alongside the other titles as part of the guest's bestselling repertoire.

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Our guest today is an author, activist and podcast host whose best selling books are Untamed, Love Warrior and Carry On Warrior.

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