Giggly Squad: “Giggling About Pregnancy Tests, Pinky Swears, and Pilates”
Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Date: April 28, 2026
Episode Overview
In this classic, freewheeling Giggly Squad episode, Hannah and Paige bring their signature wit and self-deprecation to a session packed with beauty tips, pop culture gossip, fitness fails, and hilariously personal stories. They riff on everything from micro needling skincare and pet taxidermy to traumatizing Pilates classes—plus, they dish out strong opinions on celebrity relationships, the evolution of influencer culture, and the unbreakable bond of the pinky swear.
Their chemistry and comedic timing make this episode a goldmine of relatable moments, comic banter, and candid admissions about womanhood, friendship, and life in the era of TikTok and Instagram DMs.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Beauty and Skincare Routines
- Paige’s Product Experimentation: Paige describes her Sunday night ritual of trying new hair care and faces accidental success with the Bondi Boost heated brush (02:25).
- Quote: “Honey, honestly, I hate that I’m about to say this. It’s everything I’ve been thinking my Dyson has been doing but hasn’t.” – Paige (02:41)
- Micro-Needling & Anti-Botox: Host chatter about trying micro-needling as an alternative to Botox (04:03).
- Hannah expresses skepticism: “It gets, like, more powerful as you keep doing it. Which does sound like a pyramid scheme.” (04:51)
- Skin Purging and Giggly DM Advice: A listener in STEM DMs Hannah to explain product breakouts as “skin purging,” which Hannah jokes is part of the perpetual skincare racket (05:30).
2. Pregnancy Scares & Pet Mysticism
- Paige’s Mini-Pregnancy Scare (06:12):
- Paige recounts a story about her cat becoming clingy and a giggler warning her it could mean she’s pregnant, leading her to panic-order a pregnancy test. She finds out she’s not pregnant, but the story sends them into gleeful banter.
- Quote: “Now, look, I’ve read a lot of DMs before about people telling me about myself... Let me tell you something. I Uber Eats’d a pregnancy test immediately.” – Paige (06:58)
- Quote: “Kitty’s like, I’ve given you every sign... I’m trying to say that you have something growing in you.” – Hannah (07:16)
3. Literary & Pop Culture Chatter
- Lena Dunham’s Book & Healthcare for Women:
- Hannah describes reading Lena Dunham’s memoir, discussing Dunham’s hysterectomy and the medical system’s resistance to women’s pain (08:47).
- Quote: “She ends up getting her uterus taken out... It’s like, what makes a woman? And she’s like, yeah, but it’s killing me.” – Hannah (08:47)
- Celebrity Relationship Deep Dives:
- The hosts discuss celebrity couples and cheating scandals, focusing on Beyoncé’s Lemonade album and Jay-Z (13:34–15:37).
- Quote: “Imagine your husband cheating on you, and then you make the most Fire album to ever exist about him cheating on you.” – Paige (13:56)
- Billy Crudup leaving Mary Louise Parker at seven months pregnant for Claire Danes (19:04–25:53).
- Quote: “If a guy leaves you while you’re seven months pregnant, thank God he showed you who he really is.” – Hannah (25:19)
4. Fitness Fails and Unhinged Pilates Classes
- Hannah’s Traumatizing Pilates Experience (27:56–36:09):
- Hannah recounts a chaotic Pilates class featuring a malfunctioning fire alarm, an unexpected man in class, an etiquette-breaking vlogger, and a “performative breather.”
- Quote: “If you see me in a Pilates class, turn around.” – Hannah (28:07)
- Paige describes the archetype of the performative Pilates mom: “She’s bony. She’s a hat on...hasn’t had a carb since ‘92.” (35:04)
5. Health Fads and Gut Health
- Paige introduces the “Coconut Cult” probiotic trend and issues stern warnings about its potency (28:32–30:12).
- Quote: “If you eat too much, it is diabolical and it is one of the scariest things I’ve ever experienced in my life.” – Paige (29:44)
- Discussion of “leaky gut” anxieties and the neurotic health habits of the internet generation (30:25).
6. Organized Fun, Mom Paranoia, and Tech Overload
- Reflections on the difference between organic and “organized” fun, especially post-pandemic (41:37).
- Quote: “Not to relate to Lena Dunham, but she said somewhere in an article that she hates organized fun...I was like, no one’s put it into those words.” – Hannah (41:37)
- The perils and paranoia of modern parenting—location sharing, Uber tracking, and living out their mothers’ wildest dreams for surveillance (43:32–44:59).
7. Dating & Gender Stereotypes
- Paige addresses double standards in how men and women are discussed as “marrying well” and how public perception unfairly favors male ambition (46:23–48:05).
- Quote: “We never talk about how men can also marry extremely well. And it’s never even brought up that, like, that guy really married well, like his whole life’s changed.” – Paige (47:04)
- Paige discusses age gap dating and the real reasons older men seek younger women (48:36).
8. Iconic Women & Lasting Bonds
- The Power of a Pinky Swear:
- The hosts nerd out over the enduring gravitas of the pinky swear as a marker of trust (50:48).
- Quote: “I still put a lot of onus on a pinky swear. Like, I’ll sign a deal with a pinky swear. I’m like, but you swear.” – Paige (50:57)
- Charlize Theron Appreciation (51:36):
- Shout-out to Charlize Theron’s movie-star aura and her dramatic life story.
- Discussion of her style, presence, and personal history.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Beauty Standards:
“You know when girls would be like, ‘look how good my skin is’—and they just put oil on it?” – Hannah (05:54)
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On Organized Fun:
“Whenever people are like, this is supposed to be fun, then I’m immediately in my head, I’m like, why am I so different from the rest of the world?” – Hannah (41:44)
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On The Power of the Pinky Swear:
“No, there’s something about a pinky swear where you’re like, that was my first born. I just gave away.” – Hannah (51:06)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [02:25] – Paige’s beauty regimen and Bondi Boost discovery
- [04:03] – Micro-needling and skincare trends
- [06:12] – Cat psychic pregnancy test drama
- [08:47] – Lena Dunham’s memoir and women’s healthcare
- [13:34] – Beyoncé/Jay-Z Lemonade album aftermath
- [19:04] – The Billy Crudup & Mary Louise Parker–Claire Danes scandal
- [27:56] – Hannah’s Pilates horror story
- [28:32] – The Coconut Cult probiotic craze
- [41:37] – Post-pandemic “organized fun” and parental anxiety
- [47:04] – “Marrying well” and gender double standards
- [50:48] – Pinky swears and lasting trust
- [51:36] – Charlize Theron appreciation
Tone & Vibe
Banter-filled, intimate, and self-aware, the episode is a blend of playful teasing, sharp social commentary, and confessional comedy. Hannah and Paige’s dynamic is full of friendly roastings, open vulnerability, and Gen Z-millennial crossover energy, making each digression or pop culture riff feel like gossiping with your sharpest, funniest friends.
Summary Conclusion
This Giggly Squad episode is a perfect slice of the duo’s charms: relatable neuroses, deep-dives into pop culture scandals, resistance to wellness fads, and warm friendship. Whether chatting about coconut yogurt, Pilates mishaps, or the power of a pinky swear, Hannah and Paige live up to their description—they “can’t be managed,” but they sure can make you laugh.
