Giggly Squad with Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo

Episode: Giggling about breakups, blisters, and public meltdowns
Date: January 13, 2026

Episode Overview

In this hilariously candid episode, Hannah and Paige catch up after holiday chaos, diving into their signature blend of personal stories, relatable meltdowns, and sharp pop-culture commentary. The main themes revolve around the messiness of adult friendships (including breakups and reconciliation), public embarrassment, evolving fashion habits, and navigating awkward social situations. True to their brand, the duo makes fun of themselves and each other, offering a comedic but sincere take on modern womanhood.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fashion Anxiety and New Studio Vibes

• Moving studios means more pressure to dress up, as full-body YouTube shots leave no room for hiding in sweats.
• Both express feeling judged for their podcast looks (and Paige’s mom gently roasting her “mess” appearance).
• Quote: "My mom’s like, you love outfits, you love clothes. Why do you show up to Giggly Squad and you always look a mess?" – Paige (02:06)

2. Tour Stress & Second Stand-Up Special

• Hannah's prepping for a multi-city comedy tour and her second comedy special taping in Toronto (after Philly’s Netflix special).
• She jokes about beta blockers and feeling “in psychosis” before her last special.
• Quote: "The two weeks before I shoot the special, I'm going to be in psychosis... I'm going to be like—so in my head." – Hannah (04:53)

3. Podcast Outfits and Persona

• Paige and Hannah discuss the dissonance between their on-mic personas and “real-life” looks: Giggly Squad is for comfort, not constructed persona.
• Quote: "I can’t be in an outfit I’d socialize in because that’s a persona of me. That’s fake." – Paige (06:15)

4. Personal Embarrassment: Public Fart Story

• Hannah recounts farting loudly at a serene Miami coffee shop, trying to play it cool as her husband Des snitches.
• Paige says she would “risk her stomach exploding” before farting in public, while Hannah defends normalizing “women taking up space.”
• Memorable Moment:
  • "If you don't react, a man will be blamed." – Hannah (07:27)
  • "Women need to take up space." – Hannah (11:36)

5. Connecting with Old Friends and Socializing in Your 30s

• Paige discusses the nuances of reuniting with college friends—how initial attempts to “impress” fade quickly, leading to real talk about life and relationships.
• Both agree that socializing with the right women is mentally healthy.
• Quote: "There’s something—when you’re in your 30s and see a friend from your 20s, you instinctually feel you have to impress them... but true friends are just like 'okay, what's really going on?'" – Paige (10:09)

6. Men’s Friendships vs. Women’s Friendships

• After Des befriends a newly single man (potential setup for Paige), Paige jokes: "I want my future husband to stalk me."
• Frustration that men won’t ask personal questions, while women “know everything” about each other after a minute in the bathroom together.
• Quote: "Men, they respect each other’s privacy in a way that is stupid. I don’t respect." – Hannah (15:20)

7. Friendship Breakups & Reconciliation

• Lively reflection on the pain of female friendship breakups, why they hurt ("they really loved you for you"), and whether people actually change with age and therapy.
• Paige shares her mom’s advice: “People don’t change,” yet admits sometimes growth is possible.
• Both share formative stories of former best friends and the lingering emotional impacts.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Love and hate are close. Me and this girl were so close and then it was literally like a breakup.” – Hannah (22:34)
  • "If a girl came back to me as a friend, I’d be more into it. But you never be my best friend again." – Paige (23:06)

8. Workplace Politics and Ambition

• Hannah reads about how promotions often go to “safe” workers, not necessarily the most creative—a point both ruefully muse on.
• Personal anecdotes of getting fired and the growth that comes after professional rejection.
• Quote: "Getting fired as a people pleaser has been the biggest growth for me as a human in my heart and soul." – Hannah (30:45)

9. Sisterhood, Honesty, and Moms as Best Friends

• Paige reflects on TikToks about sisters being brutally honest: since she lacks a sister, her mom (Kim) has filled that role with relentless, constructive truth.
• Quote: "I've been told the truth ten times more than any sister out there." – Paige (36:55)

10. Shopping, Blisters, and the Pain of Ballet Flats

• Hilarious recounting of a shopping mall memory and a recent incident: Paige’s fancy new ballet flats (outlet steal!) literally wreck her feet after a Giggly walk—12 blisters.
• Quote: "Don’t listen to your friends when they want to walk or exercise because they’re tricking you." – Paige (44:16)

11. Social Media Strategy: Comedy and Rage-Baiting

• Hannah reveals her online posting strategy: only two types, “what will make the gigglers laugh?” and “what will rage-bait Paige.”
• Quote: "Those are the only two posts... some rage-bait and make the gigglers laugh. But that's all I post." – Hannah (45:17)

12. Pop Culture and Viral Public Meltdowns

• Discussion of Jennifer Lawrence’s controversial “dog bites baby” story and internet backlash (49:09–50:36).
• Paige admits she checks comments “nervously” after these viral moments.

13. Public Confrontations & Meltdowns

• Paige and Hannah dissect a viral video of a man complaining about singing at a Broadway play and the etiquette of confronting public rudeness.
• Hannah shares an in-person airplane confrontation—someone tossed Des's jacket, leading to righteous indignation.
• Quote: "Your bin is not assigned or they’d have numbers on the bins... It’s first come, first serve." – Hannah (54:16)

14. Child Honesty: Compliments and Savage Remarks

• Mutual agreement: the “best” (and most devastating) comments come from kids under five.
• Quote: "But also, the most painful remarks can come from a child under five. They can break you." – Hannah (56:14)
• Paige: "If I don’t have a daughter, I’ll kill myself." (57:50, jokingly)

15. Fashion Clean-Outs and Personal Style Ruts

• Both struggle with wanting to throw out their entire wardrobes but fearing regret.
• Kim’s test (Paige’s mom): “If you’d be jealous seeing someone else wear it, then wear it.”
• Paige encourages Hannah to show off her body and embrace a new silhouette.
• Quote: "It really annoys me that you never show your boobs." – Paige (61:31)

16. Jersey Shore, Reality TV Nostalgia & Formal Apology

• The hosts revisit Jersey Shore, acknowledging missing the abuse dynamics as teens and “gaslighting” Sammy Sweetheart by not supporting her on the show.
• Quote: "We need to do a formal apology to Sammy Sweetheart because she was enduring... If that aired now, he'd immediately be obviously removed from the show." – Paige (64:36)

17. Relationship Red Flags & Knowing When To Leave

• Heartfelt discussion about breakups: inspired by a TikTok couple split after cheating, both say “leave immediately” once you know or feel bad in a relationship.
• Quote: "If a man makes you feel ugly at any moment, even if you are ugly in that moment, leave him." – Hannah (65:40)
• "Don’t feel bad for staying. You’ll be fine." – Paige (67:22)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

| Timestamp | Quote / Event | Speaker | |-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 02:06 | “My mom’s like, you love outfits, you love clothes. Why do you show up… looking a mess?” | Paige | | 04:53 | “The two weeks before I shoot the special… I'm going to be in psychosis.” | Hannah | | 06:15 | “I can't be in an outfit… because that’s a Persona of me. Yeah, that's fake.” | Paige | | 07:27 | “If you don't react, a man will be blamed.” | Hannah | | 10:09 | "There’s something—when you’re in your 30s... you instinctually feel you have to impress…" | Paige | | 11:36 | “Women need to take up space.” | Hannah | | 15:20 | "Men, they respect each other’s privacy in a way that is stupid. I don’t respect." | Hannah | | 18:38 | "Every girl has had one friendship breakup where you're like, that was my canon event." | Paige | | 22:34 | “Love and hate are close... it was literally a breakup.” | Hannah | | 23:06 | “You never be my best friend again.” | Paige | | 30:45 | “Getting fired as a people pleaser has been the biggest growth for me.” | Hannah | | 36:55 | "I've been told the truth ten times more than any sister out there." | Paige | | 44:16 | "Don’t listen to your friends when they want to walk or exercise because they’re tricking you." | Paige | | 45:17 | "Those are the only two posts... some rage-bait and make the gigglers laugh. But that's all I post." | Hannah | | 49:09 | (On Jennifer Lawrence dog controversy) | Both | | 56:14 | “But also, the most painful remarks can come from a child under five. They can break you.” | Hannah | | 61:31 | "It really annoys me that you never show your boobs." | Paige | | 64:36 | "We need to do a formal apology to Sammy Sweetheart because she was enduring... If that aired now, he'd immediately be obviously removed from the show." | Paige | | 65:40 | "If a man makes you feel ugly at any moment, even if you are ugly in that moment, leave him." | Hannah | | 67:22 | "Don’t feel bad for staying. You’ll be fine." | Paige |

Memorable Segments & Timestamps

• [06:43] – [13:11]: Embarrassing public fart story; why Paige would “risk stomach explosion” instead.
• [15:07] – [22:59]: The emotional impact of friendship breakups and whether people change.
• [29:30] – [31:07]: Real talk about women at work, promotions, and getting fired.
• [36:42] – [37:21]: The value of honesty from sisters (or moms as sister-substitutes).
• [40:26] – [44:16]: Blister-gate: Paige’s ballet flat disaster.
• [53:10] – [54:41]: Airplane overhead bin meltdown (“Don’t touch my stuff!”).
• [64:33] – [65:40]: Jersey Shore, abusive relationships, and the “Sammy sweetheart formal apology.”
• [66:31] – [67:22]: TikTok cheating scandal and advice on breakup/leave moments.

Tone & Style

Warm, unfiltered, and self-deprecating, Hannah and Paige blend outrageous confessions with genuine advice. Their conversational style makes listeners feel like they're giggling over wine with close friends. They rapidly shift from slapstick to sincere, weaving in personal growth amidst the chaos of blisters, breakups, and public meltdowns.

Takeaways for Listeners

• It’s okay to have embarrassing moments, friendship drama, and fashion fails—own them and laugh.
• Friendships can hurt as much (or more) than romantic breakups, and sometimes reconnection is possible, if never quite the same.
• If someone (especially a partner) makes you feel bad about yourself, don’t stick around for more.
• Childhood honesty is a blessing and a curse; outlet shopping is war; never trust a friend who wants to walk if you’re in ballet flats.
• Public meltdowns, social anxiety, and modern etiquette are universal; you’re not alone in feeling awkward or overwhelmed.

Next up: The girls tease a Friday episode for more giggles and possibly more blisters.

For anyone who missed it: This episode blends the best of Giggly Squad—deeply relatable stories, sisterly advice, and unapologetic humor—making it a must-listen for anyone navigating modern adulthood (or just in need of a good laugh).