Giggly Squad: "Giggling about witches, food orders, and tongues"

Hosts: Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo
Release Date: October 28, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Hannah and Paige deliver their trademark blend of humor, irreverence, and self-deprecating honesty. They riff on Halloween plans, pop culture couples, the quirks of delivery food in New York, awkward bodily functions in public, and the psychological depths of relationships. Their unfiltered banter covers everything from witches and pasta fagioli to pop culture, apartment pet peeves, and even the mysteries of the human tongue.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Halloween Antics & Witches (02:15 - 04:15)

• Matching Halloween Plans: Both plan identical low-key Halloweens: a photo shoot, then staying in.
  • “Photo shoot, to out, and then nothing.” — Hannah (02:28)
• Paige confesses she dislikes Halloween parties but enjoys dressing up — just not for awkward small talk.
• Hannah reveals Halloween is her mom’s birthday; her mom is described as a “true Scorpio witch” who makes “witch’s brew” (a.k.a. pasta fagioli).
• Hilarious family memory: Hannah’s cousin yelled, “That’s why you’re born on Halloween, because you’re a witch.” (04:05)

2. Pop Culture Relationship Deconstruction (05:53 - 09:46)

• The duo dives deep into the Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard public relationship dynamic:
  • Both are obsessed with internet speculation about the couple’s “uneven” energy.
  • “If you have a friend who's obsessed with her boyfriend, I need you to pull them aside. It's terrifying.” — Hannah (08:00)
  • They unpack the dangers of comparing real-life relationships to curated public personas.
• Paige counters, “People's public personas of their relationships are better than what it is behind closed doors.” (08:39)
• They weigh the “he should like her more” debate and modern-day feminist dating dynamics.

3. Celebrity Gossip & Strong Female Energy (11:35 - 16:32)

• Lily Allen & David Harbour’s breakup album saga: Paige and Hannah delight in the drama and the creative energy unleashed after bad relationships.
• “When women are not creating and, like, shining and taking up space, it's normally that they're in a bad relationship.” — Paige (15:56)
• Shonda Rhimes and Kerry Washington are lauded as unsung heroes of TV and fashion.

4. Kelly Clarkson Show and Backstage Mishaps (17:39 - 22:45)

• Paige details the chaos of wardrobe malfunctions and digestive emergencies on the Kelly Clarkson show, bringing humor and vulnerability to an awkward story.
  • “I'm hosting this game show with Kelly and Adam Brody... trying to read a teleprompter while holding my butthole.” — Paige (21:32)
• Discussion of the adrenaline-diarrhea connection, nervous poops before on-stage moments, and the solidarity of female friendships in such moments.

5. Food and Delivery Woes in NYC (38:04 - 43:32)

• Paige’s “hot take” on buildings that make you fetch your food deliveries. Initially annoying, but now sees it as a deterrent to thoughtless snacking.
• “The guy should like the girl more... Their role is to protect. So, like, you, if you're gonna protect me, you have to care about me more. I'm not running in front of a bullet for you, you psycho. But you should run in front of one for me.” — Hannah (10:15)
• Nostalgic for “old school” food delivery — Hannah shares her devotion to a local Chinese place where you still have to call in.

6. Animals, Food, and Pet Hot Takes (43:00 - 46:53)

• Hilarious back-and-forth on cats versus dogs:
  • Cats: Less needy, more mysterious, and “don’t apologize for their existence.”
  • Dogs: “I love dogs. Like, I love men. We're like, yeah, they're great until you hang out with them.” — Paige (44:31)
  • The struggle of apologizing constantly for a dog’s behavior, and the way cats maintain dignity and mystery.
• “Indoor cats looking at outdoor cats being like, you disgust me.” — Paige (46:53)

7. Pop Culture and Style Crushes (50:56 - 53:32)

• Hannah’s “big three” female pop-culture icons: Dakota Johnson, Aubrey Plaza, Allison Williams. She admires their authenticity, humor, and style.
  • “There's an authenticity that makes them feel real. They're not liked by everyone. And that's a good thing.” — Hannah (53:26)
• They reflect on how tastes mature from glossy, image-obsessed icons to women they see as relatable and truly inspiring.

8. Relationship Psyche & Sex Scenes (58:54 - 64:34)

• Hot debate: If your partner is an actor, how do you handle on-screen sex scenes?
  • “If you're my boyfriend and we're talking about a pretty person, if you don't turn to me and say, not prettier than you, though, get out of my life.” — Hannah (60:04)
  • “Acting is pretending. So you pretending you're kissing her is you kissing her.” — Paige (60:13)
• Paige and Hannah agree they’d be less upset over ‘official’ work make-outs than casual flirting outside the context of work.
• The “six-second kiss trick”: If you kiss someone for six seconds without breaking contact, it creates an instant physical connection. (63:33)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Get to know Yas.” — Hannah (05:48)
• “If Des walked in and you gave me a look like, ‘ew’, I'm like, we're done. Yeah, we are done.” — Paige (61:32)
• “Justice for models. They want to date too.” — Hannah (65:16)
• On pets: “Dogs are so annoying when you're about to eat. It's almost like, who told you? I didn't even tell you that.” — Hannah (44:13)

Essential Timestamps

• Halloween & Witches: 02:15 – 04:15
• Celebrity Couples & Dating Talk: 05:53 – 09:46
• Kelly Clarkson Show Saga: 17:39 – 22:45
• Nervous Poop & Female Friendship: 23:18 – 24:26
• NYC Delivery Rant: 38:04 – 43:32
• Pet Hot Takes: 43:00 – 46:53
• Celebrity Style Icons: 50:56 – 53:32
• Sex Scene Relationship Debate: 58:54 – 64:34

Tone & Vibe

As always, the vibe is unfiltered, snarky, deeply relatable, and brimming with rapid-fire pop culture references. The conversation hovers between high-strung metropolitan anxieties (“Not in my America!” re: going downstairs for deliveries) and cozy confessions about friendship and romantic ideals. The hosts are self-mocking, fiercely loyal to their friends (and cats), and never miss a chance to poke fun at themselves and society at large.

Summary Verdict

This episode is classic Giggly Squad: raw, unscripted, and hilarious. It’s the perfect listen for fans of girl talk that’s equal parts shameless, insightful, and unexpectedly heartfelt—whether you’re navigating a tricky food delivery policy, dodging awkward Halloween parties, or just looking for someone to validate your love of trash TV and Chinese takeout.