Giggly Squad: “Giggling about Spanx, Stripping, and Figure Skating”

Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Date: November 18, 2025

Episode Overview

In this laugh-filled episode, Hannah and Paige catch up virtually, bouncing between tales of fashion woes, pop culture deep dives, reality TV hot takes, and everyday absurdities. The pair riff on everything from painful Spanx memories, stripping on national TV, figure skating reality pitches, and the realities of growing up (and feeling like an “old woman” as a kid). Listeners are treated to the hosts’ signature brand of self-deprecating humor, witty banter, and candid glimpses into their lives.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Virtual Vibes & Grumpy Girl Realness

[01:33 - 02:58]

• The episode kicks off with Hannah and Paige recording from different locations, leading to jokes about hair masks and feeling “unserious” despite the podcast’s notability.
• Quote (Paige): “This is the most unserious podcast to ever exist. Hannah, we've been on multiple lists. We've won awards. This is the most unserious hour of my entire week, and people are like, this is her best accolade. I'm like, this is a joke.” [02:13]
• “Normalize being grumpy – let women grump.” – Hannah [01:44]

2. Weekend Recaps: Spa Days vs. Comedy Tours

[04:14 - 06:08]

• Paige recaps her “spa-like” weekend, full of shopping, tea, and 10,000 steps. Hannah took her mom and uncle on her Texas comedy tour, navigating birthday celebrations, unfamiliar cities, and the perils of dairy.
• Both joke about the beauty of in-person shopping (and the chaos of needing to pee).
• Quote (Paige): “To go shopping and then say, ‘do you want to get lunch?’ That’s my idea of talking dirty.” [04:58]

3. TikTok Drama, Extensions, and Outsourcing Outrage

[06:30 - 09:08]

• The hosts dissect “Hair by Chrissy” TikTok drama—overpriced influencer extensions and the art of paying for the “main” stylist who barely lifts a finger.
• Paige admits to using clip-in extensions, describing the ritual of removing them as “sensual” self-care.
• Quote (Hannah): “Clip-ins… it's gonna feel so fucking good when I get home and I do it slow. It’s sensual.” [08:25]

4. Reality TV & Production Fights

[10:58 - 13:14]

• Reality shows are now often more about production drama than on-screen arguments. The pair agree that many “fights” in reality TV stem from production meddling or preserving one’s reputation, especially in shows like the “Mormon Housewives”.
• Quote (Hannah): “The majority of the reason people are fighting on reality TV is because they're mad that someone else is infringing on their reputation." [11:54]

5. The Mormon/Show Tunes Connection & Dancing with the Stars on Ice

[12:28 - 16:10]

• Hannah shares fascinating facts about many Dancing with the Stars performers being Mormon – leading to an inside joke about religious dance prodigies.
• Dream pitch: “Dancing with the Stars: Figure Skating Edition.” But, Paige foresees carnage!
• Quote (Hannah): “The more I learn about Mormons, the more I’m not surprised. Like, half the people on Dancing with the Stars… are Mormons because, like, they just sat around and danced and sang.” [12:36]

6. Childhood Nostalgia: Supermarket Sweep and Living Like a 75-Year-Old Woman

[16:10 - 18:19]

• Paige reveals her childhood idolization of “Supermarket Sweep”—the thrill of combining chores and competition.
• Both agree a great childhood includes “living as an old woman” for a few years: day TV, slow mornings, and comfort drinks.
• Quote (Paige): “A good life is circular: the way you start and end your life is the same—but right now we’re in a chaotic moment.” [17:56]

7. TV Hot Takes: Oscars for Kim K & The Art of the Bad Bob

[41:22 - 47:12]

• The duo deconstruct Kim Kardashian’s acting in “All’s Fair,” exploring why her performance is so polarizing. Is it camp? Is it good? Who cares—it’s fun!
• Quote (Paige): “Why can’t women do it all? Why can’t we do it badly?” [47:12]
• The war on bobs: some styles just aren't for everyone, and that's okay.

8. Stripping on National TV: The Fallon “Calf-Off” Story

[27:52 - 38:13]

• Hannah recounts the nerve-racking behind-the-scenes story of taking her tights off on Jimmy Fallon in a “calf-off” challenge—a bit hatched by her husband, Des.
• From wardrobe malfunctions to the joys (and traumas) of Spanx, the saga is equal parts embarrassing and triumphant.
• Quote (Hannah): “The calf gods were watching over me and, like, the bit couldn't have worked better, but, like, there was a 3% chance that was gonna hit.” [37:33]

9. On Teleprompters, Hosting, and Meeting Celebrities Awkwardly

[38:30 - 40:49]

• Paige discusses the oddity of meeting celebs for the first time with cameras rolling: “This isn’t how I wanted us to meet.”
• They riff on their teleprompter skills—Paige admits she’s unexpectedly great on prompter, even if she’s anxious reading out loud normally.

10. The Art of Doing Nothing, Boundaries, and Letting Go

[55:00 - 56:14]

• Sunday nights are for existential dread, reflecting on upcoming weeks, and learning to cancel stuff that doesn’t spark joy.
• Hannah has been practicing boundaries and says “no” more, much to her own benefit.
• Quote (Hannah): “I've been trying to tell myself it's not going to be as bad as you think it's going to be. But… whatever's really pissing me off, like, I'm canceling it.” [55:38]

11. Adulting Rants: Hand Soaps, Diners, and Broccoli Omelets

[60:27 - 68:25]

• The hosts complain that straight men never have both soap and a towel in their bathrooms.
• Paige reveals her new obsession: microwaved peas with butter, eaten with a spoon. Hannah advocates for broccoli in omelets, lamenting the lack of broccoli on diner menus.
• Quote (Hannah): “Broccoli kind of tastes like potato in an omelet.” [65:56]

12. Modern Tech & Long-Distance Love: The Gospel of Furbo

[56:22 - 59:32]

• Hannah gushes about finally giving in and setting up her Furbo pet cam for Butter, discovering her dog is just napping, not having an existential crisis.
• Quote (Hannah): “Furbo is the only thing to get you out of depression. Right before I went on stage, I was just looking at my fur bow and I'm saying, I love you, Butter. I love you.” [57:40]

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• “Let women grump.”—Hannah [01:44]
• “To go shopping and then say, 'do you want to get lunch?' … That's my favorite day ever."—Paige [04:58]
• “We used to raw dog bodycon dresses.”—Paige [33:59]
• “The majority of the reason people are fighting on reality TV is because they're mad that someone else is infringing on their reputation.”—Hannah [11:54]
• “Clip-ins… it's gonna feel so fucking good when I get home and I do it slow. It’s sensual.”—Hannah [08:25]
• “Why can't women do it all? Why can't we do it badly?"—Paige [47:12]
• “I've been trying to tell myself it's not going to be as bad as you think… but whatever's really pissing me off, like, I'm canceling it.”—Hannah [55:38]
• “Furbo is the only thing to get you out of depression. Right before I went on stage, I was just looking at my fur bow and I'm saying, I love you, Butter.”—Hannah [57:40]

Flow & Tone

Throughout the episode, Hannah and Paige maintain their signature blend of irreverence, honesty, and ridiculousness. Topics change fast, but so does the laughter. The hosts share embarrassing moments, nostalgic memories, and reactions to pop culture with zero filter, inviting listeners to laugh at life’s awkwardness, messiness, and unpredictability.

Timestamps of Major Segments

• [01:33] — “Let women grump.” / Opening chit-chat
• [04:14] — Weekend Recaps: Paige's spa days & Hannah’s comedy tour with family
• [06:30] — TikTok drama & hair extensions confessions
• [10:58] — Reality TV is all about production drama now
• [12:28] — Mormon Housewife dance prodigies
• [15:15] — Hannah’s reality TV pitch: Dancing With the Stars on Ice
• [16:10] — “Supermarket Sweep” and living like an old woman as a kid
• [27:52] — Hannah’s “calf-off” on Fallon: behind the scenes
• [41:22] — Kim Kardashian’s acting: camp, cringe, or both?
• [55:00] — Sunday scaries, emotional boundaries, & cancelling plans
• [56:22] — Furbo, pet cams, and long-distance relationship tech quirks
• [60:27] — Rants about soap in men’s bathrooms, diner foods, and omelet opinions

Memorable Closes

• Paige tries to keep peas out of omelets.
• The pair riff on random historical names, declaring, “Who is Ponce de Leon?”—before dissolving into a classic Giggly Squad laugh spiral.
• They wrap up with light-hearted updates: Hannah’s headed to Florida for shows, Paige’s new Daphne Latte Stripe is launching.

For New Listeners

This episode is classic Giggly Squad: fast, topical, and heavy on the giggles. If you haven’t listened, expect candid pop culture opinions, all-too-relatable adulting rants, mental health check-ins, and a wild ride through the hosts’ personal life stories—one minute they’re discussing Spanx-induced trauma, the next they’re pitching figure skating reality TV, then suddenly, you’re learning about the emotional highs of eating peas with a spoon. Wherever you drop in, you’ll leave smiling (and maybe considering broccoli in your next omelet).

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