Giggly Squad — “Giggling about reality tv, family feuds, and flare ups”

Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Date: January 20, 2026

Episode Overview

In this engaging episode, Hannah and Paige dive deep into reality TV drama, celebrity family feuds, fashion trends, and viral internet moments. The hosts maintain their signature wit as they dissect the Beckham family conflict, call out double standards in pop culture, discuss body trends and beauty routines, and share hilarious (and relatable) stories from their own lives. As always, self-awareness and playful banter keep things light, even when tackling more serious topics like cyberbullying and mental health.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Beckham Family Feud & Britishisms

[02:33–09:27]

• Paige covers the ongoing publicized drama in the Beckham family, focusing on Brooklyn Beckham’s social media posts and the transatlantic nuances of “mum” vs. “mom.”

• Paige's Take: “Victoria Beckham till I die. I always have a friend’s back, and Victoria’s no different to me.” (04:32)

  • Paige openly sides with Victoria, while acknowledging there may be “multiple truths to a lot of stories.”

• British Spelling Tangent:

  • Paige marvels at the British “mum”:
    • “I thought they spelled it mom, but they just said mom.” (03:17)
  • Both hosts are shocked and delighted by “mummy” being the root.

• Drama Analysis:

  • Discussion veers into how Brooklyn’s post seems unusually detailed for a straight man:
    • Hannah: “I’ve never seen a straight man post that many paragraphs about something.” (06:35)
  • Both theorize Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn’s wife, may have helped write the statement.
  • “It was giving Prince Harry, ‘I’m leaving the monarchy,’ like, that was the vibe I was getting.” – Paige (06:52)
  • Marc Anthony gets mentioned as an odd wedding subplot, leaving them both confused.

• Wider Takeaway on Family Drama:

  • “With family stuff, no one’s good or bad. It’s like, this is deep layers of family trauma.” – Hannah (09:19)
  • Both empathize with the situation, acknowledging “so many things can be true” and that family conflict is complex.

2. Celebrity Couples & Dating Nonsense

[10:01–11:47]

• Dive into Scooter Braun’s new relationship with Sydney Sweeney and his public irritation at athletes DMing her.
  • Paige: “That’s such a classic guy, like, ‘Hey, I don’t like that, so don’t do it.’ It’s like, okay, well, the world doesn’t work like that.” (10:54)
  • Both find it hilarious Sydney Sweeney tells Scooter about DMs instead of hiding them.

3. Fashion Trends: Kim Kardashian’s Nike x Tabby Mary Janes

[12:00–13:44]

• Kim’s new shoe collaboration is the subject of mixed reactions.

  • Paige: “A Mary Jane tabby, I think, is diabolical. I think what Kim Kardashian did was diabolical.” (12:40)

• Notable Flare-Up:

  • Hannah jokes: “If every cool influencer was wearing it, you would.”
  • Paige is left speechless in mock offense, leading to playful bickering: “We had a full flare up on a Monday.” (13:44)

4. Live Performance Flubs & Touring Stories

[14:21–17:42]

• Hannah recounts returning to the Denver theater where Paige had her infamous panic attack on tour.

  • “She sent me a panorama video of the green room and said, Paige, it was right over there where you lost your shit.” – Paige (14:21)
  • Hilarious reminiscing about the incident; Hannah teases Paige with the venue’s staff, who “have a literal file” on them now.

• Travel Mishaps:

  • Hannah tells a detailed story about her overstuffed bag on a too-small plane and how her tour partner Allie helped her zip it shut by standing on it.

5. Viral Beauty Routines: The ‘Chinese Girl’ TikTok Morning

[17:44–20:19]

• Paige describes TikTok’s obsession with Chinese women’s health and beauty routines.

  • Tips discussed: Starting the day with hot water and lemon, drinking bone broth, goji berry tea.
  • “I’ve been drinking hot water with lemon in the morning before I. I still have an iced coffee, but before I do anything. It’s kind of life changing.” – Paige (18:46)

• Hannah notes how these trends are low-cost and incorporates traditional Chinese medicine into the discussion.

6. Nana Still Got It: Generational Beauty & Ageism on Threads

[20:19–27:03]

• Hannah’s grandmother “Nana” is subject to cyberbullying on Threads.

  • “Nana is getting bullied on Threads when she didn’t even sign up for it.” – Hannah (20:57)

• Paige and Hannah contemplate online jealousy and bullying targeting older women.

  • “As a woman, if you don’t age gracefully, no one respects you. If you get surgery…you get bullied. If you age beautifully…people bully you.” – Hannah (24:45)

• Memorable Moment:

  • Hannah reads a critical comment aloud, threatening to “come get their grandma.” (24:04)

• Both hosts make a stand against bullying grandmas:

  • “This is a pro not bullying grandma’s podcast.” – Hannah (27:26)
  • “Let’s not bully grandmas. I’m going to go out on a limb anti-grandma bullying right here.” – Paige (27:45)

7. Admin Nights, Body Doubling, and Productive Phone Calls

[32:41–34:38]

• They claim credit for popularizing “admin night” (a productivity session with friends).

  • “Admin originated for us.” – Hannah (32:50)

• Discussion of “body doubling” from ADHD TikTok—having someone around for accountability makes mundane tasks easier.

8. Reality TV Watch: ‘Traders’ Deep Dive & Controversy

[39:45–46:08]

• Traders TV Show Mechanics:

  • They try to decipher the show’s convoluted rules (“It’s like rugby. I don’t think anyone knows what the rules are.” – Hannah, 42:18).

• Colton Underwood Critique:

  • Paige criticizes casting Colton Underwood (the ex-Bachelor star), referencing his history of stalking and harassment:
    • “You can’t stalk someone and then just be like, sorry, didn’t mean it. Like, no, you’re creepy and weird.” (41:24)
  • Paige questions the “nice guy” edit he receives, calling out double standards for men in reality TV.
  • Both hosts agree it’s harmful messaging for women that abusers get second chances on national TV.

9. Other Reality TV Shows & Ghostly Encounters

[46:24–54:33]

• Quick raves for shows like “Him and Hers” and “Fallout,” plus a discussion on apocalyptic TV and why Hannah loves it.

• Ghosts & Old Buildings:

  • Discussion of living with (and welcoming) ghosts in pre-war New York apartments.
  • “Your 20s, you’re scared of ghosts. In your 30s, you’re like, I need some entertainment.” – Hannah (55:50)

10. The Obligatory Poop Segment

[57:50–60:09]

• Poop talk is a Giggly Squad staple—this time they discuss:

  • Dogs vs. cats (and why cats never fart or embarrass you)
  • The underrated “mid-dinner poop,” with Hannah enthusiastically advocating for returning to dinner “a new woman.”

• “If people made it to this point in the episode, they get us.” – Hannah

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Beckham Family Drama:
  • “It was giving Prince Harry, ‘I’m leaving the monarchy,’ like, that was the vibe I was getting.” — Paige [06:52]
• On Keyboard Warriors:
  • “Nana is getting bullied on Threads when she didn’t even sign up for it.” — Hannah [20:57]
  • “This is a pro not bullying grandma’s podcast.” — Hannah [27:26]
• On Reality TV and Double Standards:
  • “You can't stalk someone and then just be like, sorry, didn’t mean it. Like, no, you’re creepy and weird.” — Paige [41:24]
• On Aging and Women:
  • “As a woman, if you don’t age gracefully...people bully you. If you age beautifully, people bully you.” — Hannah [24:45]
• Poop Philosophy in Public:
  • “Don’t put a toilet there if you don’t want me in it. Why is there a toilet there?” — Hannah [60:13]

Important Timestamps

• Beckham Family Feud: [02:33–09:27]
• Scooter Braun & Sydney Sweeney: [10:01–11:47]
• Kim Kardashian Fashion Shade: [12:00–13:44]
• Tour Trauma Revisited: [14:21–17:42]
• Morning Health Trends (TikTok): [17:44–20:19]
• Nana & Elder Cyberbullying: [20:19–27:03]
• Admin Nights/Body Doubling: [32:41–34:38]
• Traders & Colton Underwood Rant: [39:45–43:38]
• Ghosts & New York Buildings: [54:33–57:30]
• Public Poop Philosophy: [57:50–60:13]

Tone & Language

• Playful, sarcastic, self-deprecating, honest
• Frequent pop culture references, girl talk, and relatable tangents
• Banter-heavy, naturally flowing, and sometimes irreverent
• Occasional explicit language, especially for emphasis or humor

For Listeners

This episode is a whirlwind of pop culture dissection, hilarious personal confessions, and earnest commentary on family, internet culture, and the minefields of reality TV. The balance of snark and sincerity makes it an entertaining ride, even as the hosts confront more serious issues underneath all the giggling. If you love authentic, unfiltered conversation about trending topics and life’s strangest moments, this Giggly Squad episode delivers.