Giggly Squad – April 14, 2026
Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Episode: Giggling about judging outfits, poking, and disrespect
Overview
In this episode of Giggly Squad, Hannah and Paige are in top form, dissecting viral fashion controversies, relationship dynamics, the art of judging (both outfits and people), and sharing plenty of laughs about their personal quirks. From the drama of influencer outfits at The Masters golf tournament to Coachella fashion discourse, spitting kinks, and pop culture takes on Justin Bieber and Addison Rae, the duo delivers their signature blend of sharp humor, confessional storytelling, and self-aware banter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Compliments, Critiques, and Uber Eats Etiquette
- (02:06) Paige playfully opens with the offer to “compliment and then call out” Hannah.
- Compliment: Paige relents that Hannah was right about wired headphones: “You were right. It's all about wired headphones.” (02:50)
- Critique: Hannah is called out (via her husband) for ordering food for herself without checking others’ hunger needs, prompting relatable marriage banter about differing Uber Eats approaches.
- Quote: “It's crazy that you think we’re sitting down to eat at a dinner table. We’re watching TV on Netflix, like, right?” (05:09 – Hannah)
2. Pop Culture & TV: Cult Documentaries and Women’s Roles
- (05:15) Paige recommends a cult documentary, leading to a deeper conversation on emotional manipulation and why victims stay: “It's like emotional manipulation.” (05:52 – Hannah)
- The conversation segues into the always-hot topic of why people are so fascinated (and judge-y) about cults and “bad men.”
- Brief but funny update on Magnus Carlsen and chess, with teas on DMs from exes of chess players.
3. Social Media Sleuthing & Nose Job Deep Dives
- (07:25) Hannah confesses her obsession with tracking down “before” photos of good nose jobs on socials:
- “Random girl. Don't know this girl... Sorry, I want to have a purpose.” (08:04 – Hannah)
- The lengths of internet curiosity are explored, leading to a tangent about poking (literally, on Facebook) and consent in the 2000s.
4. Influencers at The Masters: Outfit Judging & Gatekeeping
- (10:07) Paige describes the uproar over influencers invited to The Masters—and in particular, the scrutiny over their fashion choices.
- “The number one thing people were mad about was that... you should be wearing, like, blah, blah, blah outfits. And... I've seen so many short skirts and shorts and blah, blah” (11:11)
- Both hosts mock the outrage, expose its sexist roots, and point out how women’s bodies (and choices) are policed:
- “It's not disrespectful to show your thighs. Sorry.” (11:56 – Hannah)
- “It is very pick me to be like, that's disrespectful to wear that. What — like they're going to distract Rory McIlroy?” (13:25 – Hannah)
- They highlight the hypocrisy: “Do you see what the dads are wearing watching The Masters?” (12:48 – Hannah)
- Paige provocatively concludes: “All these people are being mean about her outfit because they're jealous.” (17:35)
5. “Decentering Age” and Pimple Perils
- (18:03) Hannah introduces the concept of “decentering age,” suggesting people should take age (and age-related expectations) out of identity and self-worth:
- “I want us to also work on decentering your age.” (18:03 – Hannah)
- Both discuss how focusing on a pimple almost re-centers your life and distracts from deeper issues:
- “When you have a pimple, I'm humble. You forget about all... your other problems and you put it all into your pimple. And I actually think you kind of enjoy it because you wake up and you go, it's the pimple that's ruining my life.” (14:05 – Hannah)
6. Golf, Gender Double Standards, and Childhood Stories
- (15:05) Hannah recounts being called out for a short tennis skirt at age 12 while golfing, leading to a discussion on how girls' clothes are policed even in childhood:
- “You're sexualizing my 12-year-old daughter right now because she's wearing a tennis [skirt].” (15:43 – Hannah’s dad, as recounted by Hannah)
- The pair comment on how institutional traditions (like at fancy golf clubs) can be anti-women, and laugh at the contradictory “trad wife” criticisms.
7. Coachella & Festival Chaos: Comfort or Cool?
- (20:34) Conversation moves to Coachella discourse, particularly TikToks from non-influencers sharing “real” festival life (i.e., camping and dust hardships).
- Hannah and Paige agree they would never survive the discomfort:
- “If the words 'shower trailer' are, like, introduced to me, I’m not going.” (20:48 – Paige)
- “I would call the police on myself... once they take me away.” (21:55 – Hannah)
- Hannah and Paige agree they would never survive the discomfort:
8. Justin Bieber, Celebrity Standards, and “Chillin’” at Coachella
- (22:09) Discussion of Justin Bieber’s polarizing Coachella set and fan-outs across social for his “laid-back” performance (i.e., showing YouTube videos mid-set).
- “If Lady Gaga got up there and laid on the ground, I would be like, that's art.” (23:14 – Paige)
- Both note men—especially established artists—can get away with being low-effort while women are expected to go all-out:
- “A man will shoot his special in a sweatshirt... No hair, makeup... I wish I could do that.” (24:00 – Hannah)
- They extend empathy to Hailey Bieber for the “hate she’s had to go through for continuing to do her own thing.” (26:12 – Paige)
9. Sex, Kinks, & Consent
- (32:41) Hannah shares a “gross” story about a friend’s new boyfriend spitting in her mouth without asking.
- Explores the complexity of boundaries and consent in sexual experimentation.
- Paige offers: “If you really don't like it, this is a non-negotiable for me... say, hey, I'm not really into it... you don't know, he might be like, oh, I'm not really even into that either.” (36:05)
- Both riff on how men get sexual ideas from porn without realizing it isn’t reality—a parallel to women watching reality TV.
10. Lena Dunham, Body Image & Legacy of “Girls”
- (41:05) Paige praises Lena Dunham’s recent New York Times interview, noting the backlash she faced for simply “existing” and not fitting beauty standards:
- “She was like, mind you, I was 26 years old. Like, I was just existing. And the biggest thing was, like, she would never hook up with that guy looking the way she looks.” (41:19 – Paige)
- Both talk about the cultural impact of "Girls," identify themselves with the show’s characters, and give Lena her flowers for being a generational voice.
11. Addison Rae, Pop Stardom, and Public Scrutiny
- (44:00) Hannah suggests Addison Rae should “shift her inspo to more, like, Marilyn Monroe,” instead of Britney Spears, as both faced disrespect breaking into Hollywood against odds.
- They commiserate about the unnecessary hate Addison gets:
- “Why are people so mean to her?... it's like, they’re mad at Nepo babies. So I'm like, you can't start from TikTok? ... Oh, you want the gatekeepers of Hollywood to have picked her?” (44:36 – Hannah)
- Paige: “How are grown women getting on the Internet and doing full dissertations on whether or not Addison Rae deserves to be at Coachella? Oh, my God. Do yourself a favor and, like, read a book.” (45:03)
- They commiserate about the unnecessary hate Addison gets:
12. Splits, Flexibility, and Self-Acceptance
- (46:19) Hannah wishes she could do a split and wonders if it would “save her body.” Paige doubts her, but relates with her own unused splits equipment.
- Body confidence, expectations, and humor about inflexibility are woven throughout.
- “My pussy will always be, like, too tight. But, like, that's something I just have to deal with.” (48:08 – Hannah, classic)
13. Poker Queens, Gambling, and Cat Cafés
- (48:24) Hannah’s new algorithm obsession: female poker players; the joy of women excelling in male-dominated fields.
- Paige shares casino-phobia and aversion to gambling, preferring to “pay $40 to pet a cat.”
- They riff on pet care apps and the inevitable “man will ruin it” trope.
14. Cat Content & Pet Psychics
- (54:35) Paige buys her cat Kitty a window perch: “She’s obsessed with it... She absolutely loves looking down on people.” (54:53 – Paige)
- Hannah proposes: “We should all learn from that. Don't be impulsive.” (55:12)
- Pet psychic check-ins—Paige’s cat Daphne has big “main character energy,” knowing she’s destined for more.
- “She thinks you’re going through something... If they say you're related to me, I will deny it.” (63:15 – Hannah)
15. Organs, Gender, and Giving
- (55:17) The hosts share a stat: "80% of organ donors are women and 80% of recipients are men." (55:29 – Paige/Hannah)
- They riff on gendered giving: "Ban them. Get them banned so they’re dying before us." (55:37 – Hannah & Paige)
16. Fashion Trends & Coachella Outfits
- (56:44) Hannah asks Paige for thoughts on waist scarves.
- Paige: “Fun, easy, trend.” (56:57)
- They dissect what they’d wear to Coachella, judge TikTok’s constant outfit critiques, and stay real about their own festival stamina.
- “I think you guys wouldn't be hot in that. Like, they have so many layers.” (58:51 – Hannah)
- “The two of us at Coachella would be a nightmare...” (59:14 – Paige)
17. Festivals & Friendship, Vanderpump Run-In
- (59:24) Story of playing a Vegas festival, fleeing a Jack Harlow set, and trying (and failing) to enjoy festival life like Sheena and Ariana from Vanderpump Rules.
- “We were like, go without us. You’ll be better off… Save yourself.” (60:57 – Paige & Hannah)
18. Closing Bits: Cat Birthdays & Movie Premieres
- (62:02) Paige details Kitty’s birthday photo shoot and psychic reading.
- Both will attend "The Devil Wears Prada 2" premiere: “Me and Hannah are gonna be there!” (64:42 – Paige)
Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps
- On The Masters outfit drama:
- “It is very pick me to be like, that's disrespectful to wear that. What — like they're going to distract Rory McIlroy?” – Hannah (13:25)
- On being bullied for fashion:
- “Whatever happened to like seeing someone getting bullied by a lot of people and being like, hey, let's not do that.” – Hannah (20:02)
- On splitting up dinner orders:
- “It's crazy that you think we’re sitting down to eat at a dinner table.” – Hannah (05:09)
- On Justin Bieber’s low-key stage swag:
- “Have the confidence to do a Coachella set in a sweatshirt.” – Hannah (24:58)
- On why men get their kinks from porn:
- “Men with porn are like females to reality TV. They can't understand that it's not real.” – Paige (35:11)
- On societal focus on age:
- “I want us to also work on decentering your age.” – Hannah (18:03)
- On Lena Dunham and the show ‘Girls’:
- “Also, let's be honest. When you're a funny girl, you could anyone you want.” – Hannah (42:06)
- On festival priorities:
- “If the words 'shower trailer' are introduced to me, I’m not going.” – Paige (20:48)
- On TikTok hating on Addison Rae:
- “How are grown women getting on the Internet and doing full dissertations on whether or not Addison Rae deserves to be at Coachella? … Read a book.” – Paige (45:03)
- On being “too tight” for splits:
- “My pussy will always be, like, too tight. But, like, that's something I just have to deal with.” – Hannah (48:08)
- On pet psychic wisdom:
- “If they say you’re related to me, I will deny it.” – Hannah, channeling her cat Daphne (64:20)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Wired headphones & Uber Eats ordering: 02:06–06:00
- Cult documentary & emotional manipulation: 05:19–06:02
- Sleuthing nose jobs + Facebook pokes: 07:25–08:56
- The Masters influencer outfit debate: 10:07–17:32
- Pimple/hormones, age focus: 14:47–19:12
- Coachella realness & festival fails: 20:34–22:09, 46:19+
- Justin Bieber at Coachella: 22:09–26:35
- Sexual boundaries & spitting stories: 32:41–38:44
- Lena Dunham, Girls & pop feminism: 41:05–43:57
- Addison Rae & TikTok/Gen Z judgment: 44:00–46:03
- Splits, flexibility, and self-acceptance: 46:19–48:16
- Poker queens, cats, and gambling: 48:24–50:50
- Cat personalities and psychic readings: 54:35–64:20
Conclusion
This Giggly Squad episode is a vibrant, sprawling mix of pop culture critique, personal tales, and comedic takes on the micro-dramas of modern womanhood. Hannah and Paige excel at using their own quirks—and societal fixations—to both entertain and lightly roast the world around them, reminding listeners to “decenter” age, embrace their own festival fears, and never let anyone police their fashion or their food order.