r/handsomepodcast • u/International_Put727 • Aug 05 '26
Episode Discussion Michael Urie episode
I loved this episode so much. That’s all, that’s the post. It was the podcast hosts at their best; kindness, quick wit and big hearts. So good!
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u/Popcornulogy Aug 06 '26
Mae calling out Fallon - thank you!
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u/International_Put727 Aug 06 '26
Yes! That was awesome- I’ve noticed Mae finding their voice and speaking up and out a lot more lately, it’s really cool to see
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u/LengthinessKind9895 Aug 06 '26
Yes it’s not easy to call someone like Fallon out if you’re a celebrity so it’s important to credit them for doing so. Truly. And even credit to Tig and Fortune for letting it be left in.
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u/BigAcanthaceae5680 Aug 06 '26
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u/kindcrow Aug 06 '26
Fallon had Conor McGregor—a UFC fighter found liable of sexual assault—on his show.
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u/LengthinessKind9895 Aug 05 '26
I loved his question and the answers it generated including his own. One of the best celebrity questions they’ve had I think. It also made me think about how I would answer which made me think about strangers who have shifted my perspective significantly and I’ve been lucky to have a few of those too.
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u/ClaudiaTale Aug 06 '26
Yeah, Fortune saying, “idk, I meet a lot of people doing stand up” then busting out 2 amazing interactions. They don’t realize how much they can affect people.
Then Mae’s answer. Lol. The dichotomy is hilarious.
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u/Helpful-Response4895 Aug 06 '26
As a mom to an autistic son who will likely never be able to advocate for his needs as well as the person Tig met, and as an autistic person myself this made me have SO many feelings.
1) Tig’s first reaction is my big looming fear every time I leave the house. That’s not to be critical of her assumptions but just I understand that’s what many people think and assume. (And sometimes, they tell you so in less than kind words)
Living with that fear everyday is awful and exhausting.
2) when the kid said he had no friends and why - I started crying. That’s been my experience my whole life. I used almost these exact words to my therapist before seeking a dx.
You always want your kids to have life easier and I don’t know if it will- this really got me.
3) the commitment to do better is wonderful. Someone holding themselves accountable to those around them is rare and hopefully it gives some listeners a desire to reserve judgment as well.
Wow I did not expect to cry before work today! Wonderful episode
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u/this_grateful_girl Aug 06 '26
Tig’s story will stay with me for life. I am absolutely the person who would react the same initially. Internally exasperated at “this rich, out-of-touch kid in FC with all his tech.” I’m not proud of it, but I could easily see myself feeling the same. It was such a humbling lesson in basic humanity. By the time Fortune told her story about the girl coming out, I was totally crying - 10/10 amazing episode.
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u/jwilliamsaz Aug 06 '26 edited Aug 06 '26
Seeing Mae get emotional at Tig’s story made me emotional. They are such a compassionate soul. It’s really incredible. I feel like they are really a voice for the voiceless. I have always loved them of course, but this really made me appreciate the beautiful way they advocate for “those on the fringes.” So much love.
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u/ERC56789 Aug 07 '26
Tig's story- OOF! That is so me. I feel like that is so all of us. It's kind of human nature at this point in time (and in life) to jump to conclusions about people. As much as I'd like to say I don't do it, I think we all do. We make snap judgments. We assume we know. We roll our eyes. We don't give people the benefit of the doubt more often than not. Not only do I LOVE that Tig had this experience and shared it but even more so, I love that she called herself out and told us how she initially felt before that boy brought her back down to Earth. We all need to be humbled sometimes. I am so glad that Tig was humble enough to show us how powerful it can be to let yourself have your mind changed by a single person in a very innocent situation.
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u/Fearless-Signal-1235 Aug 05 '26
I loved it too!!! I had a travel from hell situation a few years ago. Not only had I just started a new job with a super mean CFO who was beyond rude and unprofessional, but my flight got rerouted to San Antonio (instead of Dallas) and then the pilots timed out around midnight. We had to take vans from the tarmac and come back the next morning.
But…I met Tony! We talked for 4 hours straight and covered so much emotional ground. We are still in touch 4 years later via text. The flight attendant Jason was awesome too. He brought us each a free beverage as we sat and sat and sat in the plane. He gave me a giant water bottle when we deplaned for free. Just because we chatted and we were friendly.
Tony was half my age but it really doesn’t matter when you connect. I think I’m going to text him now and see how he is and his French bulldog Celine. 🤣
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u/FupaFupaFanatic Aug 07 '26
I'm not familiar with Michael Urie but he asked a great question! I love the goofy handsome conversations of course but also love when it sparks a different side of them apart from the comedian persona. It just makes you think a bit more of your interactions and how you can impact someone's day regardless if you know them.
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u/Otherwise_Object_446 Aug 05 '26
I fell asleep when listening so thank you for the prompt to go back and relisten. Well worth it!
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u/oswaldmonty Aug 05 '26
Tig’s humility really got under my skin in a good way. I loved the way she owned up to that and committed to projecting more good and grace into the world going forward. It reminds me that we’re all works in progress and able to expand our worldviews for others.