Trixie Mattel's Party Etiquette

• 💡 Trixie Mattel asks if it's rude to include an end time on party invitations, specifically mentioning a pool party from 2 to 5 PM.
• ✅ The hosts generally agree that setting an end time is smart, as it encourages guests to arrive on time and helps manage the flow of the event.
• 😂 Tig Notaro jokes about using end times to ensure "fugos" (unwanted guests) leave, sparking a humorous debate among the hosts.
• 🎉 The discussion extends to the benefits of dinner parties (8-10 people) over large gatherings, allowing for more personal connection.

Oscar Nomination & Documentary Insights

• 🏆 Tig Notaro shares her surprise and joy about receiving an Oscar nomination for her documentary, "Come See Me in the Good Light."
• 🧠 She explains the politics and challenges of the Oscar nomination process, especially for documentaries, based on insights from her director, Ryan White.
• 😴 Tig recounts how her wife, Stephanie, woke her up with the news after she had decided not to set an alarm due to previous disappointments.
• 👏 She expresses deep respect for documentary filmmakers who dedicate years to passion projects with limited funding, highlighting the sincerity of the category.

Personal Updates & New Obsessions

• 🐱 Tig provides an update on her cat's health issues, describing a recent emergency vet visit and ongoing concerns.
• 👀 She also mentions her upcoming plastic surgery for her eyes and jokes about podcasting during her recovery.
• 📺 Fortune Feimster shares her new TV obsession, "Tell Me Lies" on Hulu, describing it as a "horny" and "dark" scripted show about college relationships.
• 🌟 Fortune also recounts her experience filming with Kim Kardashian, praising her storytelling abilities and her own commitment to being a "vault" for celebrity secrets.

Journalism & Prank Stories

• 📰 Mae Martin reveals her past career as an entertainment journalist for seven years, interviewing celebrities and covering award shows.
• 😂 Mae shares a funny anecdote about a child, Ama, who pranked her repeatedly at a Muppets premiere, including pretending to flush a hairband.
• 🎭 Tig recounts her own "bit" of overstaying at a director's house after a party, creating an awkward but memorable situation.

Upcoming Shows & Awards

• 🎤 The hosts promote the Handsome podcast live show on May 4th as part of the Netflix is a Joke festival, featuring guests Milan Arian and Britney Snow.
• 🗓️ They also announce their individual tour dates for stand-up comedy, encouraging listeners to check their websites for tickets.
• 🎉 The podcast has been nominated for a Glad Award for Best Podcast of the Year, which the hosts celebrate.