Giggly Squad: Bonus Giggly Hotline – Burritos, Zaddys, and Gossip

Release Date: August 14, 2025

In this special bonus episode of Giggly Squad, hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo dive into heartfelt advice, hilarious anecdotes, and lively gossip, all while maintaining their signature comedic flair. This episode features listener call-ins, allowing the duo to engage directly with their audience on pressing personal matters and entertaining stories.

1. Refreshers and Personal Anecdotes ([00:00] – [00:43])

The episode kicks off with Hannah and Paige sharing a lighthearted moment about their mutual love for customizable Dunkin’ refreshers. Hannah jokes about her sweating issues, stating, “I actually wanna put this refresher, like, on my neck” ([00:00]). Paige playfully contrasts by declaring, “Paige never sweats, so. This is incredible. This is happening” ([00:05]). Their banter sets a relaxed and relatable tone, highlighting their down-to-earth personalities and the importance of staying refreshed.

2. Introducing the Hotline Call-Ins ([00:43] – [00:59])

Excitement builds as Hannah announces the addition of extra episodes featuring listener call-ins: “the girls have written in and called in and asked their advice questions” ([00:37]). They express gratitude towards their listener base, acknowledging, “we forget that people listen. We just yap, yap, yap” ([00:43], [00:59]). This segment underscores the podcast's interactive nature and the hosts' appreciation for their audience's engagement.

3. Caller Jess: Navigating a Relationship with a Zaddy ([00:59] – [05:22])

Caller: Jess shares her dilemma about dating a 46-year-old man, referred to as a "Zaddy," while undergoing a divorce. Her main concerns revolve around not having met his friends or family and conflicting reports about his mother's disapproval.

• Jess's Concern: “the problem is I haven't met any of his friends, family” ([01:05]). She fears his mother's potential hostility and questions the longevity of the relationship without familial integration.

• Hannah and Paige's Response:

  • Hannah advises caution, noting, “a year and a half is too long” ([04:29]).
  • Paige emphasizes the importance of meeting family early, stating, “I think the right guy wants to introduce you to his family pretty early” ([03:36]).

• Notable Quote:

  • Paige passionately supports Jess, saying, “I love you girls, especially because a lot of you are so socially aware and smart and mature. I love you with an older man” ([03:15]).

The discussion highlights the complexities of dating older partners, especially amidst personal transitions like divorce, and stresses the importance of family acceptance in long-term relationships.

4. Enhancing Your Man's Gossip Game ([05:22] – [10:00])

Caller Question: A listener seeks advice on encouraging her boyfriend to become more adept at retrieving gossip, appreciating his access to information but noticing his reluctance to ask probing questions.

• Hannah and Paige's Advice:

  • Hannah suggests, “all things are possible if you just practice” ([05:35]).
  • Paige recommends training him like athletes, “you have to text them the questions you want them to ask” ([05:40]).

• Strategies Discussed:

  • Turning gossip retrieval into a game to engage his interest.
  • Emphasizing the social bonding aspect of gossip, with Paige stating, “gossip is important for bonding” ([06:25]).

• Notable Quote:

  • Hannah encapsulates the idea succinctly: “It's connective tissue” ([06:27]).

This segment underscores the duo's innovative approach to relationship advice, blending humor with practical strategies to enhance communication and social engagement between partners.

5. The Exploding Burrito Incident ([11:01] – [17:08])

Caller Story: A listener recounts a chaotic college memory where a Chipotle burrito was forcefully thrown into their car during a flirtatious encounter, resulting in a massive food explosion.

• Story Highlights:

  • Decision to exchange numbers ended with “a full on frickin Chipotle burrito” being thrown into the car, creating a hilarious mess filled with “cilantro lime rice” and “salsa” ([11:02] – [12:40]).

• Hosts' Reactions:

  • Hannah humorously laments the incident: “I literally need a burrito now” ([12:41]).
  • Paige criticizes the disrespect shown to the burrito, exclaiming, “how dare you disrespect the burrito in that fashion” ([12:44]).

• Notable Quotes:

  • Hannah adds comedic flair: “simultaneously committing a felony” ([12:55]).
  • Paige continues the humor with, “It's a deconstructed burrito, and you can eat it” ([13:19]).

The story serves as a comedic centerpiece, showcasing the unpredictable and often absurd moments of young adulthood, while the hosts’ lively reactions amplify the humor and relatability of the experience.

6. Haircuts, Generations, and Social Dynamics ([17:08] – [18:14])

Transitioning from burritos, Hannah and Paige delve into a spirited discussion about teenage boys' hairstyles and behaviors.

• Topics Covered:

  • Critique of modern hairstyles: “It's a backwards mullet” ([17:19]).
  • Observations on Generation Alpha's social interactions and potential bullying behavior ([16:08] – [17:55]).

• Notable Quotes:

  • Paige humorously remarks, “If I had a teenage son right now, I would gouge my eyes out” ([17:36]).
  • Hannah adds with emphasis, “Kids with a bike are not to be trusted. They can't be hooligans” ([16:34]).

This segment combines generational commentary with comedic observation, highlighting the hosts' ability to find humor in everyday social dynamics and appearance trends.

7. Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement ([18:00] – [18:14])

As the episode winds down, Hannah and Paige express gratitude towards their listeners and sponsor:

• Appreciation:

  • They thank Duncan for supporting the episodes: “Thanks to Duncan for giving us these episodes” ([18:00]).

• Call to Action:

  • Encouraging listeners to submit their stories for a chance to win Dunkin’ merch: “Go to GiglySummer to keep submitting stories and gossip” ([18:08]).

The episode concludes on an interactive note, inviting ongoing listener participation and fostering a sense of community among the "gigglers."

Conclusion

This bonus episode of Giggly Squad masterfully blends personal advice with humorous storytelling, all while fostering a strong connection with their audience through listener call-ins. Hannah and Paige's dynamic interplay, coupled with their genuine responses to real-life problems and amusing anecdotes, makes for an engaging and relatable listen. Whether dealing with complex relationship issues or reminiscing about chaotic college days, the hosts maintain a perfect balance of empathy and humor, ensuring listeners are both entertained and enlightened.

Notable Quotes Recap:

• "I actually wanna put this refresher, like, on my neck." – Hannah ([00:00])
• "I love you girls, especially because a lot of you are so socially aware and smart and mature." – Paige ([03:15])
• "It's connective tissue." – Hannah ([06:27])
• "If I had a teenage son right now, I would gouge my eyes out." – Hannah ([17:36])

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