Giggly Squad: Giggling About Swag Gaps, Ponytails, and Anger Management

Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Date: February 11, 2026

Episode Overview

In this vibrant and chaotic episode, Hannah and Paige bring their signature humor and honesty to a whirlwind of topics ranging from the Super Bowl and pop culture to hair insecurities and the perils of technology. True to form, they roast themselves, discuss current trends, share personal stories (including one about a ponytail-related meltdown), and offer spontaneous, relatable commentary on everything from botox mishaps to AI in documentaries. The episode is peppered with memorable anecdotes, biting observations, and the kind of genuine laughter their fans have come to love.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Weekend: Parties, Commercials & Pop Culture

• Paige hosted a Super Bowl party (01:48), inviting Hannah’s husband and documenting his every move, joking about acting as a "babysitter.”
• Commercials Talk:
  • Paige’s own Super Bowl commercial (07:34): “Mine was 10 out of 10. Gorgeous… The message was clear.” (07:56)
  • Chris Hemsworth Alexa Spot (08:25): Paige and Hannah riff on the creepiness of smart tech that can see you.
    • Paige: “I don’t want you seeing in my home. I think that’s so creepy.” (09:45)
  • Ring Camera Commercial (09:47), leading to a broader concern about privacy and surveillance:
    • Paige: “How are teenagers supposed to leave their house to meet up with their boyfriend?” (10:26)
• Bad Bunny’s Halftime Performance: High praise for the cultural callbacks and visual storytelling.
  • Hannah: “He told a story... a mini concert where there was a beginning, middle, and end.” (05:59)
  • “As New Yorkers… seeing the culture he was talking about… it made me wanna cry.” (06:00)

2. Food, Ozempic, and Hosting Realities

• Food at Parties:
  • Paige laments rampant Ozempic use, making it harder to host since “they have to eat Ozempic pork portions now." (06:41)
• Family Super Bowl in Indiana:
  • Hannah is designated as “the personality” rather than a cook, as her chef brother takes charge. (07:12)

3. Trends & “Swag Gap” in Couples

• The duo discusses “swag gaps” in relationships:
  • Paige: “Couples should not have a swag gap. Like, whatever his swag is, your swag should match.” (53:13)
  • Hannah loves putting men “on blast” at her shows, especially since more “boyfriends” are attending and have to listen quietly. (53:29)

4. Botox Mishaps and Beauty Insecurity

• Paige’s ‘Frozen Chin’ (02:53):
  • “When I laugh, I feel like my mouth goes inside my mouth.”
  • Discussion of side effects; friends joke about “raising awareness” for botox mishaps.
• Ponytail Anxiety (19:09):
  • Hannah’s rare ponytail for a shoot triggers insecurities:
    • “The second I put my hair in a ponytail, I feel like an Amish boy.” (19:57)
    • Paige infamously says: “Babe, not your head. It’s actually your ears.” (21:26)
  • They commiserate about trusting others with their “glam”—a relatable feeling for anyone who’s had professional hair/makeup done.

5. Pop Culture: Rumors, Celebrities, and Concussions

• Rumors about Adam Sandler:
  • Paige: “I wonder what it’s like having rumors that you’re... a really good person.” (04:31)
  • Hannah: “I have to clear up rumors where it’s like, ‘I didn’t murder her in her own home.’” (04:44)
• Jake Paul & Bad Bunny:
  • Joking about Jake Paul roasting Puerto Rico from his mansion, and Bad Bunny’s incredible production values (05:00).
• NFL and Mental Health:
  • Hannah notes the “wild” concussion rates in the NFL and the emotional fallout.
  • “If you were one of these guys… we're going to give you $30 million… but you'll have anger management and depression for the rest of your life.” (12:48)
  • Paige: “I’ve dated a lot of guys NOT in the NFL, and let me tell you… Their anger is next level.” (13:10)
  • “It’s so embarrassing if you’re a man going around with anger management and you weren’t a professional football player.” (13:20)

6. Trend Debunking & Diet Culture

• Pepsi Challenge Segment:
  • The hosts do a live taste-test of Pepsi Zero Sugar vs. Coke Zero Sugar.
    • “Pepsi Zero Sugar tastes better.” (18:47)
  • Reflection on how branding shapes preferences.
• Diet Fads of the Past:
  • Special K Diet nostalgia (27:02): “Which geniuses. They were like, only eat my cereal.” (27:06)
• Raw Milk Trend & Farm TikTok:
  • Paige explores the bizarre popularity of drinking raw milk promoted by "trad wife" TikTok.
    • “If you don’t pasteurize it… certain things, like, you could get really sick and, like, you could die.” (25:59)
    • “It’s illegal in Canada to even sell raw milk. They’re like, yeah, you freaks.” (26:01)

7. Technology Concerns, Data & AI

• Skepticism of Smart Tech:
  • Paige: “Do you own an Alexa or like a Google anything?” (10:55)
  • Hannah: “I don’t do Bluetooth. I’m literally carving things into rocks.” (11:02)
• AI in Documentaries:
  • They discuss Netflix’s Lucy Letby documentary, specifically the unsettling use of AI actors.
    • Paige: “It looked like I was watching a Sims show.” (33:35)
    • Both found it “extremely distracting and uncomfortable.”
  • Broader conversation about true crime, unreliable narration, and how easily documentaries can manipulate viewers' emotions.

8. Female Ambition, the “It Girl Bob,” Matcha, and Manifesting

• Conversation about following (or rejecting) trends for trend’s sake (17:24):
  • “Just because you see someone edited on Instagram looking hot in a bob doesn’t mean you need to ruin your life.” (17:28)
  • Paige admits to being “de-influenced” by green matcha: “I’d rather. I can’t.” (17:08)
• Manifesting, Karma, and Energy:
  • The hosts reflect seriously on how “people’s energy” can affect you (15:30).
    • “For just as much as you manifest for yourself, they manifest your downfall. And you need to remember that.” (15:45)
  • Karma and self-awareness: “Instead of me being like, why are you being mean to me, I just go, like, damn, the karma’s gonna come around.” (16:16)

9. Hair, Glam, and Identity

• Ponytail and Ear Segments—deep dive into appearance-related insecurities (19:44–23:20)
  • “The closest way I could describe it… is like when you get your makeup and hair done for a wedding… But you look in the mirror and don’t know who that is.” (23:13)
  • Paige helps normalize insecurity and body quirks by sharing stories about pinning ears back, being called "Legolas," and ultimately embracing uniqueness.

10. Miscellaneous Pop Culture & Funny Observations

• Twins in the Media:
  • “Twins were everywhere. Where did the twins go?” (32:40)
• Documentaries about Chess Geniuses and Ice Skaters:
  • Hannah recounts a story of Hungarian chess prodigies and women breaking into boys' clubs (37:19), and also discusses the anxiety of watching winter sports like ice skating and skiing (39:00).
• Reality TV and Physical Challenges:
  • Hypothetical “Traitors”-style game—would they rather race or handle cockroaches?
    • "The only thing I couldn't do... I can't eat anything gross. I'm throwing up." (45:32)
  • Throwback to “Summer House” and the infamous trapeze challenge. (46:20)

11. Mental Health, Overthinking & Sound Healing

• Tuning Fork Segment:
  • The hosts receive DM’s about sound baths and "body shamans."
    • Paige: “She does massages in the way of, like, do you have trauma? Because I can feel it and let me get it out.” (47:21)
  • Discussion of psychic sessions, overthinking, and whether thinking too much is a bad thing or just an unfair social media diagnosis (48:52).

12. "Hot People Phobia" and Dating

• Being Intimidated by Attractive People:
  • Paige and Hannah both admit to being unnerved by super-hot people:
    • “I've felt that before. People with blue eyes… a man whose jaw is too strong, I get uncomfortable.” (49:54)
  • Paige: "Hot men… you know you're good looking and that makes me feel awkward around you." (50:17)
• Women and Beauty Standards:
  • Frustration over double standards for women’s and men’s looks, especially regarding cosmetic procedures and embracing unique features (51:07).

13. Bad Bunny, Charlie Puth, and Concert Style

• Bad Bunny's style & stage presence:
  • “I loved the, like, aesthetic of like, everyone in like, ivory and like khaki… I love an all white moment.” (52:29)
  • Hannah: “He could have easily gotten lost in blah, but you still cannot take your eyes off him.” (52:38)
• Quiet Men Appreciation:
  • “That was my only requirement. ‘Does he shut the up?’ Perfect.” (53:42)
  • Both agree they love “shy men,” equating it with security. (54:04)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Hair Insecurity:

  • Hannah: “The second I put my hair in a ponytail, I feel like an Amish boy.” (19:57)
  • Paige: “Babe, not your head. It's actually your ears.” (21:26)

• On Privacy and Smart Devices:

  • Paige: “I don’t want you seeing in my home. That’s so creepy.” (09:45)
  • Hannah: “I don’t do Bluetooth. I’m literally carving stuff into rocks.” (11:02)

• On the Influence of Karma:

  • Paige: "For just as much as you manifest for yourself, they manifest your downfall. And you need to remember that." (15:45)

• On Overthinking Culture:

  • Paige: “Maybe you should just think more, you know. The rest of us are out here thinking and you think you're overthinking but you're not.” (48:52)

• On the Swag Gap:

  • Paige: “Couples should not have a swag gap. Like, whatever his swag is, your swag should match.” (53:13)

• On Anger Management:

  • Hannah: “It’s actually so embarrassing if you’re a man going around with anger management and you weren’t a professional football player.” (13:20)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:48] – Super Bowl party stories, tablescape obsession
• [02:53] – Paige's botox mishap, “frozen chin”
• [05:59] – Bad Bunny performance, cultural representation
• [08:25] – Super Bowl commercials (Alexa, Ring cam), data privacy worries
• [13:10] – NFL, concussion and mental health/anger management
• [17:20] – Debunking matcha and “It Girl” bob trends; Pepsi Challenge setup
• [19:09] – Ponys and head/ear insecurities, trusting others with your “glam”
• [25:10] – Raw milk trend and TikTok farm fads
• [33:35] – AI in documentaries; Lucy Letby and the ethics of digital doubles
• [39:00] – Winter sports anxiety – Olympics, Lindsay Vonn, dangers of skiing
• [45:32] – Reality show hypotheticals: bugs or endurance?
• [47:21] – Weekly tuning fork and “body shaman” segment
• [49:54] – Hot people phobia, dating confidence, beauty standards
• [52:29] – Bad Bunny’s fashion, swag gap, and couple compatibility
• [54:10] – Appreciation for shy, quiet men

Tone & Language

True to their irreverent style, Hannah and Paige combine self-deprecating humor, personal vulnerability, pop culture savvy, and spontaneous tangents. The conversation is light, fast-paced, and peppered with quick-witted asides, relatable anecdotes, and a welcoming “best friends at brunch” energy. The hosts tackle both trivial and serious topics with curiosity and candor.

Conclusion

This episode of Giggly Squad delivers a classic mix of laughter, pop culture hot takes, personal confessions, and relatable insecurities. With their unique blend of humor and honesty, Hannah and Paige make even the most random digressions feel purposeful, keeping listeners engaged, entertained, and—of course—giggling.