Giggly Squad – April 7, 2026
Episode: Giggling About Bird Theory, Boyfriend Olympics, and Justice
Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Overview
In this lively episode of Giggly Squad, Hannah and Paige dive into everything from relationship tests and "bird theory" to recounting chaotic family holidays, pop culture deep dives (including the Kardashians and true crime documentaries), and the hilarity (and trials) of navigating dating in your 20s and 30s. Their signature blend of self-deprecating humor, pop culture commentary, and unfiltered honesty is on full display, offering both laughs and surprisingly thoughtful insights into friendship, dating, and womanhood.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Holiday Recap: Hosting, Pajamas, and Family Energy
[02:08 – 06:18]
- First Holiday Together: Hannah and Paige talk about their "family weekend" spent together, what holidays mean to each of them, and Hannah’s struggle to get a good outfit photo.
- Fashion Anxiety: Paige jokes about being on her period on Easter, relying on "granny panties and Tampax" and commiserating about throwing out ruined underwear.
- Marriage Transparency:
- Hannah shares a candid moment: “He came in, and he's in this bathroom, eye contact with me as I'm unplugging and putting it back in... I was like, oh, my God. He loves me for me.” (03:40)
- Importance of gossiping with your partner—even if they’re not invested, pretending to care matters.
The “Bird Theory” and Relationship Micro-Tests
[04:30 – 05:01]
- Paige explains "bird theory": “If your partner says, ‘hey, look at that bird outside…’ and if you don’t look, the statistics of you guys staying together dwindle.” (04:36)
- Both agree: little moments of connection and attention define lasting relationships.
Love on the Spectrum: Dating Realness
[04:49 – 07:14]
- Gushing about Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum and its refreshing honesty in dating.
- Memorable quote: “It’s the first time I’ve seen a man ask a question on a date. Like, and I’ve watched a lot of dating shows before.” – Paige (06:53)
- Takeaway: We can learn from neurodivergent daters—honesty and knowing quickly if something’s not right.
Justice for the Kardashians: True Crime and Media Narratives
[07:30 – 11:41]
- Both react fiercely to the Lamar Odom documentary and comment on unfair media criticism toward Khloe Kardashian.
- Key quote: “No one wants to say justice for the Kardashians. People would rather do anything than say justice for the true.” – Hannah (07:59)
- Discussion on double standards: When men use relationships for social climbing, it’s normalized; women are vilified.
- On resilience: “You cannot be successful without being disciplined.” (08:34)
- Unpacking the trope: “She’s the one teaching him how to speak again.” (09:31)
Hosting and Tablescapes: Peak Paige Energy
[20:03 – 24:38]
- Paige celebrates her tablescaping success at Easter, with her mom’s approval. She details her careful party planning, from Easter-themed décor to bunny chairs for ultimate “feng shui.”
- “I was really particular about the feng shui because I almost put the tables outside, but then… I did it inside, and I felt like. Turned out it was.” (24:09)
- Revels in the fun of hosting, making the rounds—“When you’re the host… it’s so easy to be like, I have to go say hi to this person.”
Boyfriend Olympics & Family Acuity Tests
[55:05 – 56:43]
- Paige describes her dad’s infamous “boyfriend Olympics”—making her suitors go through decathlon-like tests: “He would just at one point be like, you want to throw a ball outside?... Next thing you know, they’re doing time sprints…” (55:16)
- Both agree: A man who can’t throw a football might be a dealbreaker.
Notable Pop Culture Deep Dives
[33:18 – 34:33, 34:07 – 34:42]
- Jessica Simpson’s Heels: TikTok claims they’re the most comfortable, leading to a “justice for Jessica Simpson” moment and reminiscing about the pop star era.
- Women in STEM of the Week: Honoring inventive or insightful women, including a tip to buy kids’ art at thrift stores for “modern” wall décor.
Candid Talks on Dating, Sex, and 20s vs. 30s Perspective
[47:30 – 49:34, 59:52 – 61:55]
- Emphasizing how much more secure and less perfectionistic life feels in their 30s: “In your 20s, you don’t know the answers… it takes until your 30s to know the answer to things and actually feel good.” – Hannah (48:33)
- “Any guy that says he’s smart is dumb. Any guy that says he’s a good guy is a bad guy.” – Hannah (49:16)
- Sex and relationships: Sharing stories about faking orgasms and being gaslit by men who claim “all my girlfriends have a hard time coming.” (60:55)
- The value of making fun of your partner and friends as a sign of intimacy (“It takes me knowing about you and remembering details about you to make fun of you, which means I care.” – Hannah, [58:04])
Other Highlights, Quotes & Recurring Jokes
- “Can I say one more thing?” – The phrase that signals a story is about to go on forever ([15:12])
- The “bottomless apps” at Buffalo Wild Wings are equated to “bottomless yaps,” celebrating friendship and endless conversation over food ([15:26 – 17:45])
- Cats hiding during parties (“She’s praying to Prada.” – Paige, [36:44])
- On being a ‘girls’ girl’: The term has lost meaning and become another way to pit women against each other ([49:24])
Notable Quotes
| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |--|--|--| | 03:40 | “He came in, and he's in this bathroom, eye contact with me as I'm unplugging and putting it back in... I was like, oh, my God. He loves me for me.” | Hannah | | 04:36 | “If your partner says, ‘hey, look at that bird outside…’ and if you don’t look, the statistics of you guys staying together dwindle.” | Paige | | 06:53 | “It’s the first time I’ve seen a man ask a question on a date… this is the first time they’re interested.” | Paige | | 07:59 | “No one wants to say justice for the Kardashians. People would rather do anything than say justice for the true.” | Hannah | | 08:34 | “You cannot be successful without being disciplined.” | Paige | | 24:09 | “Your feng shui was perfect. I rounded the corner, you could go outside… I was really particular about the feng shui…” | Hannah/Paige | | 49:16 | “Any guy that says he's smart is dumb. Any guy that says he's a good guy is a bad guy.” | Hannah | | 55:16 | “He [my dad] would just at one point be like, you want to throw a ball outside?... Next thing you know, they’re doing time sprints…” | Paige | | 60:55 | “Yeah, all my girlfriends, like, have a really hard time coming.” | Anonymous ex-boyfriend (Anecdote) | | 58:04 | “It takes me knowing about you and remembering details about you to make fun of you, which means I care. Period.” | Hannah |
Memorable Moments & Bits
- Bird Theory: Partners showing attention to each other's small joys.
- "Justice for the Kardashians": Reframing how media (unfairly) demonizes women—often those supporting troubled men.
- Boyfriend Olympics: Fathers “testing” suitors as though it’s an athletic combine (hilarious and a little too real).
- Buffalo Wild Wings Segment: Bottomless apps = Bottomless yaps; friendship is eating mozzarella sticks and talking for hours without running out of jokes.
- Celsius vs. Fahrenheit: Hannah’s sleep temp wars with her husband—"I don’t care what 24 is, it’s too hot!" ([13:47])
- Dating Red Flags: The matchless male—the kind who never introduces you to friends, or negs you for being yourself.
Closing Thoughts
- Reflection on Friendship: Lifelong bonds mean you don’t have to retell your life story—and that being able to make fun of each other is a mark of true closeness.
- Growth & Wisdom: The 30s are about learning from mistakes, rejecting perfectionism, and realizing “everyone’s a little bit stupid.”
- Final Wisdom: If your friends don’t make you laugh, “what do you do? Try to connect with men. That sucks.” [50:15]
Timestamped Guide to Core Segments
- Bird Theory, Gossip & Relationship Insights: [04:30 – 06:18]
- Love on the Spectrum / Honest Dating: [04:49 – 07:14]
- Kardashians & True Crime: [07:30 – 11:41]
- Hosting Easter & Feng Shui: [20:03 – 24:38]
- Buffalo Wild Wings / Friendship: [15:12 – 17:45]
- Boyfriend Olympics: [55:05 – 56:43]
- Dating, Sex, & Being Gaslit: [59:52 – 61:55]
- 30s vs. 20s Self-Reflection: [47:30 – 49:34]
- Women in STEM/Women Supporting Women: [33:18 – 34:42]
Tone
- Self-deprecating, irreverent, and candid—unfiltered commentary that's both deeply personal and relatable.
- Playful & witty, with random pivots and ongoing in-jokes (apps vs. yaps, making fun of fingers, “girls girl” label eyeroll).