Giggly Squad – Episode Summary

Podcast: Giggly Squad
Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Episode: Giggling about testosterone, mullets, and spray tans
Date: February 27, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lively and unfiltered episode, Hannah and Paige bring signature self-deprecating humor to wide-ranging topics: personal beauty mishaps, the culture of masculinity, navigating old and new trends (from mullets to marching band jackets), cat drama, and female empowerment in business and relationships. The duo also dives into relevant pop culture, sports hot topics, and reflect on their evolving roles as women in a still male-dominated world—all while sharing plenty of overshares about UTIs, spray tanning, and navigating LA vs. New York life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Updates, UTIs & The Power of Giggler Engagement

• Paige jokingly laments that her UTI saga went viral, with Us Weekly articles and thousands of fan comments. She debates if this merits a follow-up, both horrified and amused by her unexpected internet fame.

  “Can't wait for the follow up about my UTIs.” – Paige (02:16)
  “People are hanging on the edge of their seats right now about your UTIs and if you're going to live or die.” – Hannah (02:42)

• The pair reflect on how their off-air conversation is virtually indistinguishable from their pod banter—a testament to their real friendship.

  “You couldn't tell if we were podcasting or not because like, we're the same.” – Hannah (01:47)

2. Spray Tans, Beauty Rituals & Personal Insecurities

(03:53–08:17)

• Both hosts compare their recent spray tans with typical comedic flair: Paige waxes poetic about her “spray tan artist,” describing the process as a ballet; Hannah recounts being slightly cut during dermaplaning and a nail salon tech’s odd “you have a lot of skin” comment.

  “She wasn't a spray tan person. She was an artist.” – Paige (04:26) “She looks at me and she goes, you have a lot of skin.” – Hannah (06:38)

• Hannah shares the anxiety and excitement of prepping for her Netflix special, with both hosts candidly discussing nerves and the joys of beta blockers for live events.

  “We're both taking beta blockers this weekend.” – Paige (08:17)
  “You can't help but the adrenaline to start pumping.” – Hannah (08:19)

3. Being in the Moment & Phone Detox

(08:24–09:11)

• Paige teases a secret, bucket-list LA experience, marveling at being fully present because phones were taped away.

  “I looked at everyone...and I was like, guys, have we ever been more in the moment than we are right now?” – Paige (08:52)

4. Men, Toxic Masculinity, & Gendered Sports Narratives

(09:33–17:55)

• Both hosts skewer recent incidents of men gatekeeping sports and diminishing women's achievements, lambasting male toxicity and the “boys' club” mentality—using the recent hockey controversy and ensuing TikTok backlash as a launching point.

  “It's literally just the patriarchy, but it's a bunch of men being like, girls have cooties. Let's not invite the girls.” – Hannah (10:09) “No men should be making videos. Videos are for girls.” – Paige (09:52) “I'm so sick of these men being like, I didn't know. And then I had a daughter. You shouldn't have to have a daughter.” – Hannah (12:50)

• They contextualize with personal stories—from microaggressions to outright harassment in newsrooms and workplace settings—highlighting how “not all men” rhetoric ignores a universal female experience.

  “I don't have one single female friend who has not been in a situation where a man either inappropriately touched her, did something to her.” – Paige (13:15)

5. Mullets, Gen Z Men, & Dating

(16:43–17:55)

• The mullet trend comes in for a roasting—“You look like rats,” says Paige (16:48)—with both agreeing it's less about fashion and more about male peacocking. They bemoan Gen Z men not living up to expectations and dropping out of college “at an egregious rate.”

  “The mullet guys are just trying to distract from something. Either a bad personality, bad things they're doing...” – Hannah (16:50)

6. Spotting “Gay Looks” in the Wild & Relationship Antics

(18:00–21:04)

• Hannah describes clocking two attractive men at her St. Louis show, discovering they’re a couple via “the gay look,” and the differences in how queerness and attraction play out versus hetero interactions.

  “I realized straight girls are not aware of the gay look. That is rampant. Rampant.” – Hannah (19:59)

• On relationships, the hosts mock the lengths women sometimes go to justify staying with questionable men.

  “I'm like, okay, so he murdered my dog. But, like, he was old.” – Paige (21:20)

7. Cat Antics & Pet Ownership

(25:07–27:15)

• Paige recounts her cat Kitty’s Sicilian-style revenge when she travels; both riff on cats vs. dogs, pledging that Giggly Squad is singlehandedly responsible for a spike in feline adoptions and “beta blocker” purchases.

  “Cats take on their owner's personality. She has Sicilian revenge.” – Hannah (25:38)

8. Pop Culture: Benny Blanco, Farting, Kim K Energy Drinks, and Sleep Hacks

(27:22–32:05)

• Benny Blanco’s dirty feet and farting go viral—Hannah’s verdict: “If you’re going to fart, fart like a grown up.” (28:13)
• Kim Kardashian’s new energy drink elicits jokes about launching their own “just enough” or “sleepy” beverage.
• Anecdotes flow on bodily functions, couples and fart etiquette, and managing pre-performance nerves.

9. TV Deep Dives: White Lotus, Traitors, and RuPaul’s Drag Race

(33:15–46:14)

• Giggly Squad react to the new White Lotus casting: “How did he find the perfect person who’s just season?” – Hannah (33:49)
• Reflections on contestants’ glam routines and the scrutiny female reality stars face.
• Hannah admits jumping around Drag Race seasons and pitches Hannah & Paige “do drag,” plotting full drag queen makeovers.

10. Testosterone, Freezing Eggs, and Feminine vs. Masculine Energy

(46:32–52:06)

• Paige reveals she has high testosterone, previously suspected of PCOS, and discusses how egg freezing evened her out.

  “So I definitely have. You punched a wall.” – Hannah (47:07)
  “They immediately took those eggs out of me. And I was like, you, your mom, and I'll Your dad.” – Paige (48:17)

• Rich discussion follows on how “masculine energy” in women is often a reaction to the men around them, not an inherent flaw—directly challenging the idea it repels men.

  “If you feel like you're in your masculine energy, it's because you're in fight or flight.” – Paige (50:15)
  “I'll be on some call...I know more horrible businessmen than I do business women.”— Hannah (50:30)

11. Women in Business & Motherhood

(52:06–53:43)

• Both advocate trusting female professionals and lawyers, sharing admiration for women who “mother and nurture” their businesses.

  “She is going to mother and nurture and care and be detail oriented where the man. I'm like, I feel like he's... cheating me.” – Hannah (51:12)

• Paige notes that after years of caring for “babies” (read: needy boyfriends), actual motherhood on work trips seems doable.

  “I've dated so many babies that I'm like, I could fuck. I could do this.” – Paige (52:51)

12. Patriarchy and The “Family Structure” Trap

(53:08–54:05)

• They challenge nostalgia for “traditional” family roles, arguing it's a patriarchal tool to limit women's ambition.

  “It's a way to suppress women...the economy's better when women are working.” – Hannah (53:43) “Taylor Swift literally saved...multiple US cities just for showing up.” – Paige (53:43)

13. Steps Controversy: 10k vs. 7k, and Walking App Competition

(54:09–57:06)

• After Hannah reports that 10,000 steps might be unnecessary—7,000 may suffice—a spirited breakdown of their walking routines, family step app competition, and how achievable step counts really are.

  “I feel like a lot of girls are lying when they say they're doing 10k. Like, that takes.” – Hannah (54:49) “If you have to get walked three times or you get a little spicy.” – Hannah (55:22)

14. Affirmations, Manifesting, and Handling Hate

(57:37–59:22)

• Paige shares her unique affirmation: “‘You watch this’...I think about all the people that want me to fail, and in my head I say, you watch this.” (58:18)
• Both address pressure, nerves, and the importance of being happy for oneself, not just driven by external validation.

  “If you’re happy before, you'll be happy after.” – Hannah (59:10)

15. Miscellaneous Fun: Legacies, Marching Band Jackets, and Closing Remarks

(59:55–End)

• Hannah reveals Ivy League legacy status; debate ensues on if it means anything if you don’t actually attend.
• Hot take: Marching band jackets will trend in 2026—both are in favor.
• Episode wraps with gratitude for their listeners and a reminder to “send us good vibes.”

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “You couldn't tell if we were podcasting or not because like, we're the same.” – Hannah (01:47)
• “It's literally just the patriarchy, but it's a bunch of men being like, girls have cooties. Let's not invite the girls.” – Hannah (10:09)
• “No men should be making videos. Videos are for girls.” – Paige (09:52)
• “If you feel like you're in your masculine energy, it's because you're in fight or flight.” – Paige (50:15)
• “So I definitely have. You punched a wall.” – Hannah (47:07)
• “If you have to be in charge, that is not your man.” – Paige (51:56)
• “Taylor Swift literally saved...multiple US cities just for showing up.” – Paige (53:43)
• “I've dated so many babies that I'm like, I could...I could do this.” – Paige (52:51)
• “‘You watch this’...I think about all the people that want me to fail, and in my head I say, you watch this.” – Paige (58:18)

Section Timestamps Overview

• [01:11] – Show opens with riffing on viral UTI story, friendship dynamic
• [03:53] – Spray tan, glam, and beauty woes
• [09:33] – Hot takes on men, TikTok sports drama, patriarchy
• [18:00] – Dating, gaydar, and relationship self-awareness
• [25:07] – Cat drama & Giggly-prompted pet adoption
• [27:22] – Pop culture: Benny Blanco, bodily function humor
• [33:15] – White Lotus & Traitors casting, Drag Race plans
• [46:32] – Testosterone, egg freezing, and gendered expectations
• [52:06] – Championing businesswomen, female lawyers
• [54:09] – 10k vs. 7k steps, competitiveness
• [57:37] – Affirmations and manifesting for events
• [59:55] – Legacies, marching band jacket trend prediction
• [61:10] – Episode closeout & gratitude

Tone & Vibe

The episode is unfiltered, self-aware, and playfully crass—true to Giggly Squad’s “can’t be managed” brand. Both hosts toggle quickly between hilariously mundane personal stories and biting societal commentary, creating a sense of sisterhood and camaraderie with their listeners.

For anyone who hasn’t listened, this episode offers:

• Relatably chaotic life moments, female friendship at its peak
• Candid takes on beauty, health, dating, and patriarchy
• Pop culture riffs and reality TV insights
• Laughter, real-talk, and encouragement to be unapologetically yourself

Giggly Squad, as always, makes the serious giggle-worthy—and vice versa.