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Giggling about stylists, serial killers, and sanity

Giggly Squad

Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo

54m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

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Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo return with another episode of Giggly Squad, discussing everything from the constant mental energy women spend navigating safety to their recent guest appearance on Project Runway. They recount the behind-the-scenes reality of meeting Christian Siriano, dealing with strict outfit formulas, and losing expensive sunglasses on set. The hosts also dive into television recommendations, childhood nostalgia like Disney princesses, and childhood memories of family nicknames.

Throughout the episode, the hosts explore the humorous dynamics of spending time with children, specifically styling sessions with young Lois, who proved brutally honest about their fashion choices. They debate the astrological signs of serial killers, discuss the nuances of chess tournaments, and share candid thoughts on pop culture documentaries. Wrapping up with a guest cameo from Lois herself, the conversation highlights the unbreakable bond of female friendship and the shared absurdity of everyday life.

  • Prioritize a safe environment to disassociate and recharge after social events. 1:01
  • Embrace the motivational power of rejection and use it to fuel personal drive. 16:17
  • Ensure your skincare routine and microneedling appointments avoid heavy sun exposure. 21:59
  • Maintain strong, loyal bonds with your best friend where accountability matters. 1:01:18

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Sweater Season & Waymo Safety

    The hosts open with a fashion promo, then segue into how autonomous rides like Waymo offer privacy and safety for women.

  2. 1:14
    Waymo’s Private Space for Women

    Discussion focuses on how Waymo’s empty driver's seat gives women a moment of mental rest and personal control.

  3. 2:23
    Sponsored Segment: Hershey’s Creme Bars

    A brief ad spot promoting Hershey’s Salted Caramel and Afegato creme bars as a treat-yourself moment.

  4. 3:33
    Introducing the Giggly Squad Crew

    Hosts introduce themselves and their guests, setting the stage for a casual, chatty episode.

  5. 5:46
    Business Calls & Scheduling Chaos

    They navigate the complexities of coordinating schedules for events like the US Open and Fashion Week, highlighting the tension between personal and professional life.

  6. 24:05
    Product Ads: NutraFol & Cat Litter

    Two short ad breaks promote NutraFol hair supplements and Arm & Hammer Hardball Cat Litter, interspersed with host commentary.

  7. 28:50
    Health & Wellness Apps

    Hosts discuss fitness and mental health tools such as Ladder, Talkiatory, and Stars & Honey protein bars, offering listeners practical tips and promo codes.

  8. 29:33
    Project Runway Collaboration

    The conversation turns to their experience working with Project Runway, including styling sessions and creative collaboration with Lois.

  9. 31:05
    Parenting, Style, and Generational Talk

    They explore the challenges of parenting, personal style, and generational influences, touching on topics from grandma nicknames to childhood memories.

  10. 46:01
    Workout Adventures & Community Support

    The episode concludes with a recount of a workout class experience, highlighting community, support, and the importance of self-care for mothers.

  11. 47:57
    Intro and Product Pitch

    The hosts kick off the episode with a brief intro and begin promoting Quince apparel, highlighting its affordable luxury and seasonal relevance.

  12. 48:27
    Quince Clothing Deep Dive

    Detailed discussion of Quince’s cashmere sweaters, denim, and pricing strategy, including a call to action for listeners.

Highlights

  • 0:44

    Constant Safety Awarenessinsight

    Hannah points out the mental exhaustion women experience when getting home, noting that safety requires constant vigilance and there is no clocking out.

  • 4:30

    Best Friend Jealousyinsight

    Paige discusses how people in her everyday life express shock that she loves someone else so unconditionally, which Hannah attributes to jealousy over attention.

  • 7:52

    Outfit Algorithm Calculationsstory

    Hannah describes calling Paige to find out she is deep in her basement running mathematical formulas and algorithms to plan her wardrobe.

  • 14:04

    Scorpio Serial Killer Theoryinsight

    Paige and Hannah speculate about astrology signs and serial killers, noting the scary absence of Scorpios because they simply do not get caught.

  • 16:53

    Need More Revengestory

    Paige shares a direct quote from a phone call with her mother where she admitted she needed more revenge.

  • 17:36

    Christian Siriano's Reactionstory

    Paige and Hannah recall filming Project Runway and how Christian Siriano questioned why they were there, asking if the whole show was a joke to them.

  • 19:08

    Botox Recovery on TVstory

    Paige admits she was deep in botox reconstruction surgery during the filming of Project Runway, causing her bottom lip to stay completely still.

  • 41:04

    Chess Tournament Paststory

    Hannah reveals a surprising hidden past of participating in chess tournaments in middle school, a side quest that ultimately fizzled out.

Quotes

  • “So, once you get in, you have this private space that's actually just yours.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:06
  • “And that's why riding in a Waymo feels different. It's an autonomous ride with an empty driver's seat.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:01
  • “I love everyone, but like…”
    Hannah Berner · 1:14
  • “I want music, the right temperature.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:18
  • “And you know, I love alone time and I truly feel like it's such a luxury in a Waymo.”
    Paige DeSorbo · 1:09
  • “I get this call. It's all these people and they're like, "We're trying to get Paige. We can't get Paige."”
    Hannah Berner · 6:49
  • “You know those pieces in your closet that you find yourself reaching for over and over again?”
    Paige DeSorbo · 48:11
  • “One thing about me is with the new season, I like to have a new personality. You never have to stick to one personality, and people don't talk about it enough.”
    Hannah Berner · 52:00
  • Waymo 2:08–2:18
  • Hershey's 2:23–3:10
  • NutraFol 23:43–24:43
  • Arm and Hammer 25:01–25:40
  • Stars and Honey 26:01–26:41
  • Talkiatory 26:42–27:53
  • Ladder 28:01–29:06
  • Quince 48:27–49:16
  • Sam Edelman 49:42–50:41
  • Wayfair 51:00–51:30
  • Revolve 52:20–54:16
  • Target 1:08:59–1:09:15

About this episode

Hannah is a little too caffeinated and Paige is mentally preparing for fashion week. shop summer merch

Transcript

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Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

  • Project Runway
  • Giggly Squad
  • US Open
  • New York
  • Abercrombie
  • Shameless
  • UK
  • Afegato
  • Fashion Week
  • Walmart

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