Giggly Squad - “Giggling about leftovers, exes, and the DMV”

Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Date: November 4, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively episode of Giggly Squad, Hannah and Paige recount their chaotic Halloween experiences, muse about exes and viral pop culture moments, and dive into the hilarious frustrations of adulting—like handling leftovers with questionable shelf lives and tackling the DMV. Their trademark banter covers everything from stomach woes to the politics of changing your last name, all while roasting themselves, each other, and the world at large. Tune in for personal tales, sharp observations, and lots of laughter.

Key Discussion Points

1. Witchy Vibes & Scorpio Season

• The episode begins with Paige feeling “witchy” around her birthday and Hannah confirming their shared Scorpio energies.
• Hannah randomly wonders aloud: "Where the f--- is Jack Harlow?" leading to speculation about letting men rest and disappear from the public eye once in a while.
  • Memorable Quote (01:47): Hannah: “Let men rest. Because if they don’t rest, bad things happen...they get people pregnant.”

2. Chaos & Commentary: Halloween in NYC

Full Size Candy Bars and Kid Mayhem

• Paige shares how trick-or-treating works in NYC buildings and her attempt at being the cool house with full-size candy bars.
• Hilarity ensues as Paige discusses handing out candy, the chaos of boys vs. girls trick-or-treaters, and running out way too early.
• Navigating anxiety over not having enough candy and consulting her “mom friend.”
  • Notable Moment (03:33): Paige: “All seven of them tried to put their hand in the bowl at the same time, causing one of those Chinese finger things.”
  • Memorable Reflection (05:31): Hannah: “Back in my day, we let the adult hand us the candy...Now these Neanderthals, okay, the times have changed.”

The “Switch Witch” Debate

• Paige discovers some parents now make their kids trade in candy for toys (the Switch Witch concept) and is shocked by how Halloween protocols have shifted.
  • Quote (09:09): Paige: "Sir, you're a monster."

3. Hannah’s Stomach Sagas & Leftover Roulette

IBS, Brunch Choices, and… Week-Old Ribs

• Hannah describes her ongoing IBS woes, stubborn brunch orders, and questionable decision-making—like indulging in dairy despite knowing the consequences.
• She tells a wild story about eating ribs that were nearly two weeks old and bracing for food poisoning, all while her husband Des tries to keep her alive.
  • Memorable Quotes:
    • (11:04) Hannah: "Then of course I get like the maple latte, applesauce latte... with whole milk. And then I get mad when I have a stomachache."
    • (13:01) Des: "Balls deep in barbecue sauce. I don’t know how I got there."
    • (13:36) Hannah: "He goes, babe, those are, like, over a week old."
    • (14:38) Des: "Have you ever heard of a goddamn cracker, a piece of toast, a rice cake?"

The Unexpected Outcome

• Despite expecting the worst, Hannah’s stomach survives just fine. Paige suggests maybe her issues are mostly mental—aside from her dairy intolerance trigger.
  • Memorable Exchange:
    • (17:12) Paige: "Every time you really do have like a crazy poop attack, you’ve either had like sour cream, melted cheese, a latte."
    • (17:17) Hannah: "Wait, you’re turning me on."
    • (17:19) Des: "No, sour cream and melted cheese."

4. Pop Culture: Halloween Clapbacks & Celeb Costumes

Kayla Nicole’s “Artful” Rebuttal

• Paige and Hannah rave over Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, dressing as Toni Braxton for Halloween, interpreting it as a subtle but killer response to Taylor Swift’s alleged shade.
  • Quote (19:54): Paige: “It was just so elegantly clapped back at in a very simple way. I was really impressed because the clapping back can go sour. It can look too hard. You can look bad… She looked stunning.”
  • (21:40) Both campaign for Kayla on Dancing with the Stars.

Costume Reviews & Halloween Discussions

• Reflections on their own lackadaisical costume efforts and Heidi Klum’s commitment to going “all out ugly.”
  • Quote (21:54): Hannah: “Heidi Klum loves dressing up as the ugliest thing ever…I think it’s because it’s the one time of year she doesn’t have to be hot.”

5. Beauty, Aesthetics, and Procedures Blitz

• Hannah gets Botox in her armpits to help with sweating: “We’re fraternal twins. Sometimes I’m my own person. But, yeah, I do have a sweating problem.” (26:09)
• Paige updates on her orthodontic journey—her dentist recommends a no-prep veneer instead of more braces.
• Quick takedown of overhyped beauty treatments: Paige didn’t think Laser Genesis was worth the money but wants to be "uninfluenced" by TikTok trends.
  • Quote (28:43): Paige: “I don’t think it was worth it whatsoever… not for the amount of money it costs.”

6. Showbiz Scenes & Social Climbing

Networking, Social Anxiety, and Star Encounters

• Recap of Hannah attending a Kim Kardashian dinner. The gigglers reflect on being fine not schmoozing or networking compared to more extroverted attendees (like those "sitting on Kim Kardashian’s lap").
• Paige and Hannah agree they prefer genuine career progression—being noticed for work rather than forced networking.
  • Quote (37:47): Paige: “Watching people, like, social climb, is like my worst nightmare because the anxiety that would give me…”

7. Running in Circles: The NYC Marathon

• The two rant about the marathon’s public disruption and how wild it is that amateurs and professionals run together.
  • Quote (40:29): Hannah: “It’s like the US Open if they let your mom who plays doubles once every two weeks join.”
  • General consensus: “So proud of you guys. So happy I was out of town.” (42:17)

8. The DMV Chronicles

• Hannah describes the chaos of DMV paperwork, nearly missing a needed document, and the emotional rollercoaster of adulting with spousal support.
  • Sequence (48:02–52:33):
    • On DMV staff: “You need six points of identification.”
      Hannah: “What does that mean, six points? What is six points?”
    • On Des’ expectations: "When you get there, there’s gonna be something you don’t have. Don’t get upset. This is part of life, okay?" (50:04)
    • Miraculously producing her Social Security card: Des: "You did it." (51:43)
    • Celebration: “I’m taking your IBS ass out for ice cream. Get in the car." (52:20)

9. Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?

• Paige brings up an article and TikTok trend framing boyfriends as “embarrassing.” They discuss how society blames women for men’s actions and the trope of “all men are losers,” poking fun at how women are held accountable for their partners' behavior.
  • Quote (54:49): Paige: “All men are inherently loser, you know, so let’s just say that first and foremost.”

10. Relationship Riffs: Last Names and Legacies

• Both discuss the choice of keeping or not keeping your last name after marriage; reminisce about their own family names and the admin nightmare of changing names at the DMV.
  • Memorable Reflection (57:00): Hannah: “Don’t merge the names. Don’t merge any name.”

11. Family Stories, Competitiveness, and Childhood Memories

• Hannah and Paige share hilarious childhood tales—winning (or not) student of the month, craving attention at school animal shows, and projecting their own issues onto the next generation.
  • Classic Giggles (62:21): Hannah: “Thanks. [Teacher:] I couldn’t give you it the first month. It would have been too obvious. And I said, don’t play games with me.”
  • Self-Parody: “That high I got from winning…wasn’t good for me.” (62:27)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• "Let men rest. Because if they don’t rest, bad things happen." – Hannah (01:47)
• "All seven of them tried to put their hand in the bowl at the same time…" – Paige (03:33)
• "Have you ever heard of a goddamn cracker, a piece of toast?" – Des (14:38)
• "It was just so elegantly clapped back at in a very simple way." – Paige (19:54)
• "I don’t think it was worth it whatsoever…not for the amount of money it costs." – Paige (28:43)
• "Watching people, like, social climb, is like my worst nightmare because the anxiety that that would give me…" – Paige (37:47)
• "I’m taking your IBS ass out for ice cream. Get in the car. I’m so proud of you, Paige." – Des (52:20)
• "All men are inherently loser, you know, so let’s just say that first and foremost." – Paige (54:49)
• "Don’t merge the names. Don’t merge any name." – Hannah (57:00)
• On childhood ambition: "I like animals." – Hannah, quoting her younger self at a petting zoo (65:03)

Important Timestamps

• Scorpio Season and Witchy Vibes: 01:44–02:14
• Halloween Candy Mayhem: 03:09–07:08
• The “Switch Witch” and Parental Ethics: 08:41–09:47
• Hannah’s IBS/Leftover Story: 09:55–17:32
• Kayla Nicole/Toni Braxton Pop Culture Clapback: 19:19–21:20
• Aesthetics & Beauty Treatments: 25:44–29:02
• Showbiz Dinner and Networking: 34:48–39:16
• NYC Marathon Rant: 40:06–42:31
• DMV Saga: 47:13–53:34
• Boyfriends Are Embarrassing Trend: 53:41–56:59
• Last Name Change Discussion: 57:22–59:10
• Student of the Month & Animal Show Stories: 59:43–65:36

Final Thoughts

From the chaos of Halloween candy distribution to the perils of adulting and judgy internet takes on relationships, Hannah and Paige keep the laughs rolling while mixing in relatable, often self-mocking insights. The episode is an ode to the in-between phase of adulthood, the absurdity of life admin, and the power of strong friendships (who "get" all your jokes).

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