Giggly Squad — Giggling about Rage Bait, Prom, and Ex Boyfriends
Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Date: August 27, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of Giggly Squad is classic Hannah and Paige: pure unfiltered chaos, hilarious self-deprecation, and relatable deep dives into womanhood and friendship. The hosts giggle through messy mornings, recount awkward set experiences, muse on childhood trauma (and its lasting effects), reminisce about school dances (and girl drama), detail current obsessions (from tennis to Zoe Kravitz), and even invent a new term for agitating men: “rage bait.” Throughout, listeners are treated to memorable moments, pop culture takes, and the signature “we-can’t-be-managed” Giggly Squad energy.
Main Discussion Segments
The Morning Mayhem: Giggly Squad Chaos
[01:30 – 04:00]
- Paige and Hannah open the episode by joking about recording first thing in the morning, with neither fully awake ("Your face is asleep," Hannah teases at 02:08).
- They acknowledge Giggly Squad’s unique brand of disorganization and why having guests rarely works for their particular brand of “creative chaos.”
- Quote:
"We've lost control. It’s so Giggly Squad-coded. We don't have a studio. We barely have a room. You’re moving out. We have nowhere to record. We don’t care.” — Hannah (03:28)
No Guests, No Problem: Why They Don’t Do Interviews
[04:00 – 05:00]
- Hannah shares a TikTok where a fan celebrates their non-interview format, leading to a reflection on the “unmanageable” Giggly Squad style.
- Both hosts agree the idea of inviting someone into their “chaos” fills them with dread.
- Quote:
“It actually makes me anxious thinking about bringing a third party into our chaos... It’s so jarring for the normal person.” — Hannah (04:30)
Behind the Scenes: Nail Disasters and Set Drama
[06:18 – 13:56]
- Paige and Hannah recount a chaotic day on set: Paige arrives with chipped (really, missing) toenails and starts her period, causing a minor emergency as the crew searches for a tampon and nail polish.
- The two riff on differences in how they’re treated, story of “team” dynamics, and the hilarious disconnect between their “preparedness” and the expectations on set.
- Quote:
“If you don’t like who I am, you should have hired someone else. You were having a Britney Spears moment.” — Hannah (12:51) - Memorable analogy: Paige compares resisting getting her nails done to a kid refusing to wear a coat over a Halloween costume.
- They note how women in these situations bend over backwards to be polite, reflecting on how society “beats women down.”
Quote:
“Society... we have to be so fucking overly nice or we’re criticizing. I mean, it’s the plight of being a woman.” — Hannah (19:13)
Childhood & Teen Girl Drama: Fifth Grade Prom and Betrayal
[26:31 – 34:03]
- Paige shares her iconic “fifth grade prom” saga: a crush, jealousy toward her friend Molly, and eventual vindication when Molly proves her loyalty.
- Quote:
“How dare you show your face on this playground? I saw you—what were you talking to him about?” — Paige (33:18) - Hannah labels these events as her “villain origin story,” shaping her inability to trust (“Fifth grade, that’s when I started clocking these bitches.” — Hannah, 21:12).
Blonde Loyalty & Friendship Categories
[35:04 – 36:01]
- Paige muses that socializing with blonde women doesn’t feel like cheating on her friendship with brunette Hannah because they “offer different things.”
- Quote:
“If I only hang out with blonde women, I don’t feel like I’m cheating on you... If I found a girl who was brunette, funny, beautiful… you’d be like, are you mad at me?” — Paige (35:04)
Celebrity Talk: Gossip, Style Icons & Male Podcasts
[49:52 – 52:23]
- Hannah spotlights Zoe Kravitz: her dating life, effortless style, and family (Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet), plus musings on how “science” produced such a cool person.
- Also, a sidebar about how male podcasts are a baffling and perhaps dangerous occurrence:
Quote:
“Stop getting together and agreeing on things. That’s how literal wars start.” — Hannah (53:28)
Pets, Cat Drama, & Updates
[53:40 – 55:23]
- Paige updates on her standup tour and her cat “Butter,” who finally reclaims her space after Paige’s foster kittens are gone.
- Notable exchange: Paige consults Mystic Michaela about Butter’s aura, learning Butter is “very happy because she feels like she got rid of them.”
TV Faves & Documentaries: Hunting Wives, The L Word, and More
[55:51 – 61:14]
- The hosts discuss the Netflix show Hunting Wives with all its lesbian drama (“Let’s stay focused on the plot!” — Paige, 56:13).
- Hannah appreciates more lesbian representation on mainstream platforms, contrasting it with the classic L Word.
- They also recommend and analyze recent documentaries (Jussie Smollett, The Biggest Loser), noting how reality TV doesn't hit the same way anymore for them.
Iconic Bits & Rage Bait: How to Annoy Men
[42:47 – 45:51]
- Introduction of “Rage Baiting” — a new segment:
- Example lines to infuriate men:
- “What sport would you play if you were athletic?” (43:07)
- “You look like you read with your finger.” (44:04)
- “Do you cut your own hair?” (44:43)
- Quote:
“Get a gay going—gagged!” — Hannah (32:41), inventing the idea of getting gay friends riled up to stir the pot.
- Example lines to infuriate men:
Product PR, Food, and Final Giggles
[63:07 – 65:17]
- Hannah raves about getting a PR package for an Oreo x Reese’s collab and argues it was a life-changer (lamenting Paige not receiving one).
- Confession: Hannah admits she gave away Paige’s Edible Arrangement to the doormen, leaving Paige resigned-by now.
- The girls debate normalizing food gifts over flowers, with plenty of banter about edible arrangements being more work than joy.
Notable Quotes and Moments
- Paige on morning brain fog: “I don’t normally form a full, coherent sentence till around 5pm.” (01:59)
- On womanhood: “Never in the 16 years I’ve had a period have I ever had a tampon when I got my period. That’s crazy work.” — Hannah (08:59)
- Rage Bait Tip: “Say, ‘What sport would you play if you were athletic?’…10 out of 10.” — Paige (43:07)
- Prom trauma: “That’s where I learned I can’t trust anyone.” — Paige (21:22)
- Paige to Molly: “You are my day one. You are everything.” (33:43)
- On women in reality vs. men (“wars start from a podcast”): “When men do it, I’m like, you’re being creepy.” — Paige (53:22)
- On Oreos/Reese’s PR drop: “They are not paying me… this is not an ad, but I finished that immediately.” — Hannah (64:11)
Segment Timestamps
- 01:30 — Episode opens; morning chaos, sleepiness, and Giggly Squad “code”
- 04:00 — Podcast format discourse; reluctance to host guests
- 06:18 — Set drama, periods, chipped nails, and beauty expectations
- 13:10 — The “child hat” and “Halloween costume” analogy; resisting beauty demands
- 19:02 — Reflection on politeness: gender expectations for women
- 26:31 — Fifth grade prom saga; friendship crises
- 35:04 — Friendship cheating & “blonde only” outings
- 42:47 — “Rage bait” segment: best ways to annoy men
- 49:52 — Celebrity news: Zoe Kravitz’s style, dating life, and ‘science’ genes
- 53:40 — Paige’s cat Butter update
- 55:51 — TV/Docu chats: Hunting Wives, The L Word, Jussie Smollett
- 63:07 — PR packages, snacks vs. flowers, final giggles
Conclusion: Why Listen?
This episode is a Giggly Squad masterclass: open, messy, full of pop culture, self-aware humor, and the kind of “did I just say that?” honesty only Hannah and Paige can deliver. Great for anyone craving a mix of friendship comedy, womanhood confessionals, and viral moments waiting to happen.