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Giggling about craigslist, con artists, and claw clips

Giggly Squad

Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo

53m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

Written by a model from the transcript; not yet reviewed.

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

  1. 0:00
  2. 17:04
    Audiobook & JBL Promotion

    Hosts promote JBL Live Headphones for immersive audiobook listening, tying in a personal recommendation for a Lena Dunham title.

  3. 31:49
    Mental Health & OCD Resources

    A segment on recognizing OCD symptoms and promoting NOCD therapy and Talkiatory psychiatric services.

  4. 33:09
    Cat Litter & Protein Bar Ads

    Hosts advertise Arm & Hammer Hardball Cat Litter and Stars & Honey protein bars, linking pet care and healthy snacking.

  5. 40:30
    Claw Clips & Scoliosis Talk

    Discussion about the practicality of claw clips for hair styling and their relevance for people with scoliosis.

  6. 45:03
    Craigslist Con‑Artist Story

    Hosts dramatize a Craigslist‑based scam involving a fake girlfriend and ex‑girlfriend, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online platforms.

  7. 47:05
    Intro and Ad Read

    Hosts open the episode and deliver a brief ad read before diving into the main discussion.

  8. 50:01
    Product Pitch: Quince Clothing

    A segment promoting Quince’s affordable, ethically made clothing, with a focus on cashmere sweaters and everyday essentials.

  9. 51:32
    Product Pitch: Sam Edelman Shoes

    Hosts showcase Sam Edelman footwear, highlighting fall styles and offering a discount code for listeners.

  10. 52:43
    Product Pitch: Wayfair Home Goods

    The hosts promote Wayfair’s home furnishings, emphasizing quick delivery and a rewards program.

  11. 56:09
    Product 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
  • 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

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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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