Giggling about craigslist, con artists, and claw clips
Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo
- 53m
- Transcript
Summary
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Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo discuss everyday annoyances, pop culture, and internet rabbit holes. They talk about attending a 35-year wedding anniversary party with a luau theme and a flamethrower, unsolicited pelvic health advice from social media followers following workout mentions, and preparing an emergency go-bag for a cat. The hosts also review a documentary about a bizarre stalking case involving Craigslist and a complex web of deception. Throughout the episode, they lean into their high-functioning anxiety and share relatable anecdotes about modern dating, career beginnings, and shopping habits.
- Keep an emergency bag ready for pets so you are never caught unprepared when traveling. 11:14
- Recognize that middle-of-the-night anxious thoughts are often unhelpful and should be left until morning. 38:49
- Do not let internet strangers diagnose minor physical quirks as severe pelvic dysfunction without professional evaluation. 6:59
- Approach online marketplaces like Craigslist with caution given the lack of platform regulation. 44:56
Chapters
- 0:00
- 17:04Audiobook & JBL Promotion
Hosts promote JBL Live Headphones for immersive audiobook listening, tying in a personal recommendation for a Lena Dunham title.
- 31:49Mental Health & OCD Resources
A segment on recognizing OCD symptoms and promoting NOCD therapy and Talkiatory psychiatric services.
- 33:09Cat Litter & Protein Bar Ads
Hosts advertise Arm & Hammer Hardball Cat Litter and Stars & Honey protein bars, linking pet care and healthy snacking.
- 40:30Claw Clips & Scoliosis Talk
Discussion about the practicality of claw clips for hair styling and their relevance for people with scoliosis.
- 45:03Craigslist Con‑Artist Story
Hosts dramatize a Craigslist‑based scam involving a fake girlfriend and ex‑girlfriend, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online platforms.
- 47:05Intro and Ad Read
Hosts open the episode and deliver a brief ad read before diving into the main discussion.
- 50:01Product Pitch: Quince Clothing
A segment promoting Quince’s affordable, ethically made clothing, with a focus on cashmere sweaters and everyday essentials.
- 51:32Product Pitch: Sam Edelman Shoes
Hosts showcase Sam Edelman footwear, highlighting fall styles and offering a discount code for listeners.
- 52:43Product Pitch: Wayfair Home Goods
The hosts promote Wayfair’s home furnishings, emphasizing quick delivery and a rewards program.
- 56:09Product Pitch: Revolve Fashion
Revolve is highlighted as a destination for trendy apparel and fast shipping, with a special promo code for listeners.
Highlights
- 3:51
Attending a Mom's 70th Birthday Partystory
Hannah describes attending a 70th birthday party that featured a flamethrower and a vow renewal with a luau theme celebrating a 35-year wedding anniversary.
- 6:59
Pelvic Floor DMs from Doctorsinsight
After casually mentioning on the podcast that butt exercises make her vagina hurt, Paige received a flood of DMs from doctors diagnosing her with pelvic dysfunction.
- 11:14
Creating an Emergency Cat Go-Bagstrategy
Paige details her late-night anxiety spiral that led her to assemble a dedicated travel bag for her cat, complete with a portable litter box and canned food.
- 18:08
The YSL Makeup Gift Debatedebate
The hosts debate a viral internet story where a husband won a basket of YSL makeup at work and gave it to a female coworker instead of his pregnant wife.
- 25:21
Speaking to Teenagers at Summer Schoolstory
Paige reflects on speaking at a Vogue summer school event in front of a room of 15- and 16-year-old girls, recalling her own career anxiety in her twenties.
- 37:48
Searching for Vintage Birthday Giftsinsight
As Hannah approaches her 35th birthday, Paige contemplates what to get her, leading to a discussion about finding vintage items with a good story.
- 46:05
Reviewing a Bizarre Stalking Documentaryinsight
The hosts break down a wild documentary about a fake pregnancy, bogus Craigslist ads, and an intense web of psychological manipulation between exes.
Quotes
“And that's why riding in a Waymo feels different.”
Hannah Berner · 1:01 “You ignore it all night, stare out the window.”
Hannah Berner · 1:26 “We deserve to disassociate safely for 20 minutes.”
Hannah Berner · 1:44 “The faking pregnancy, the faking cancer. The Clayton um, Bachelor podcast is about the same thing. There's a certain mental illness where you love lying about.”
Hannah Berner · 47:59 “I think because when it gets to the court, they're like, if you thought you were gonna go on Craigslist and have a good experience, that's on you, baby.”
Hannah Berner · 1:03:28 “I literally found three apartments on Craigslist. It's really good in New York.”
Hannah Berner · 1:05:24
Sponsored segments
- Waymo 2:04–2:18
- Hershey's 2:23–3:10
- JBL 15:07–17:44
- NOCD 32:21–33:32
- Talkiatory 35:06–37:18
- Quince 50:15–51:01
- Sam Edelman 51:32–52:31
- Wayfair 52:43–53:43
- Revolve 54:13–56:20
- Target 1:08:25–1:09:04
About this episode
Paige's anxiety should be studied and Hannah partied this weekend. It’s audiobook summer with @jblaudio Live Headphones. Gigglers comment your favorite audiobook! #JBLpartner shop merch!
Transcript
13,108 words · 5 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Craigslist
- eBay
- Ladder app
- Ring
- Victoria's Secret
- Abercrombie
- Brooklyn, New York
- OnlyFans
- Netflix
- Etsy
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