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Giggling about jet lag, dolphins, and laxatives

Giggly Squad

Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo

50m
Transcript

Original podcast

Summary

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In this episode, the hosts trade stories about traveling across extreme time zones and navigating unexpected weekend adventures. The guest recounts a grueling twenty-two-hour journey to Singapore that culminated in a four-hour Michelin-star tasting menu followed by severe digestive distress and a late-night laxative emergency in a hotel bathroom. Meanwhile, the co-host describes accidentally attending a college football game instead of a basketball game, running into Bethenny Frankel, and getting pulled onto the Jumbotron to dance with the cheerleaders. The conversation also touches on reality television recaps of Love Is Blind, fitness content creation, and everyday anxieties.

  • Flyers tackling intense multi-day jet lag should pace their culinary exploration carefully rather than rushing into multi-hour tasting menus immediately. 14:00
  • Travelers experiencing severe constipation abroad should follow laxative instructions closely and be prepared for potential digestive cramps. 20:33
  • Fans of reality dating shows can find humor in analyzing contestants' bizarre arguments and mismatched relationship red flags. 4:10
  • Anyone looking for a simple sense of daily accomplishment can try charging all household electronics and devices at once. 40:14

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Bombas Sock Promo

    Hosts kick off with a Bombas sock advertisement and discuss fall fashion.

  2. 0:51
    Waymo Ride Safety

    Conversation shifts to the safety and privacy benefits of autonomous Waymo rides for women.

  3. 3:36
    Jet Lag and Singapore Trip

    Hosts transition to discussing jet lag, travel experiences, and the challenges of a 22‑hour flight to Singapore.

  4. 5:36
    Singapore Food & Laxatives

    The episode moves into Singapore’s food adventures, the impact of Michelin‑star meals, and a candid talk about taking laxatives during travel.

  5. 9:54
    Health & Wellness Ads

    Hosts introduce sponsored segments covering hair regrowth, Hershey’s treats, and mental health resources.

  6. 43:47
    Gym Class Workout Series

    The conversation shifts to a new comedy‑infused workout series called Gym Class that the hosts are launching.

  7. 49:06
    SoFi Money Management

    The episode concludes with a discussion on financial literacy and a promotion for SoFi’s banking services.

  8. 50:03
    Ad: SoFi Checking and Savings

    Hosts promote SoFi banking services with a quick ad break.

  9. 52:51
    Microwave Oven Memories

    They reminisce about their first experience with a microwave oven and discuss kitchen gadgets like panini presses.

  10. 53:42
    George Foreman Panini Press Talk

    A playful dig into the George Foreman brand and its cultural impact on sandwich-making.

  11. 54:14
    Snack Preferences and Body Image

    Hosts share their differing tastes for hot vs. cold sandwiches and touch on body positivity topics.

  12. 55:58
    Buddha Temple Encounter

    A humorous recount of a Buddha temple visit and the awkward interaction with a pamphlet‑handing man.

Highlights

  • 4:12

    Delusional Jet Lag Confidenceinsight

    The guest admits to being overly confident about flying twenty-two hours across the world without accounting for severe jet lag.

  • 8:24

    Shorter Attention Span For Loveinsight

    The hosts reflect on how reaching their mid-thirties changed their tolerance for relationship arguments on reality television.

  • 11:00

    Airport Gift Shop Strollsstory

    The guest explains the necessity of browsing random airport trinkets and snacks after sitting on a plane for a full day.

  • 15:55

    Falling Asleep At Dinnerstory

    During a four-hour Michelin-star tasting menu in Singapore, the guest's travel partner unexpectedly falls asleep mid-sentence.

  • 21:10

    Midnight Laxative Emergencystory

    After days of heavy dining and no bathroom relief, the guest takes a laxative that triggers severe cramps and a panic attack on the hotel toilet.

  • 37:23

    Jumbotron Dancing Surprisestory

    While attending the football game, the co-host is unexpectedly recruited to dance on the Jumbotron with the cheerleading squad.

  • 40:53

    Accidental College Football Gamestory

    The co-host describes showing up to a college football game wearing the wrong team colors after confusing it with a basketball outing.

Quotes

  • “It's an autonomous ride with an empty driver's seat.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:27
  • “You were like, jet lag is for actual losers.”
    Paige DeSorbo · 4:21
  • “But they want to be like, but I didn't yell.”
    Hannah Berner · 7:12
  • “Texted Paige, see you in the morning and I passed out.”
    Hannah Berner · 20:51
  • “Exactly five hours on the dot. I felt like I was giving birth to Satan.”
    Hannah Berner · 21:10
  • “I only fuck with Skippy.”
    Paige DeSorbo · 50:42
  • “I'm trying to lower my cortisol levels.”
    Hannah Berner · 51:06
  • “I'm a cold sandwich girl.”
    Paige DeSorbo · 54:14
  • “I do have to say that I have been enjoying some of the think pieces on Madison Square Garden.”
    Hannah Berner · 55:36
  • Bombas 0:13–0:51
  • Waymo 1:33–2:47
  • Rothies 2:47–3:18
  • Hershey's 24:57–25:51
  • NoCD 26:27–27:00
  • Lola 26:53–29:37
  • Mattress Firm 45:18–46:17
  • Colgate 46:12–47:29
  • Ladder 47:44–48:53
  • SoFi 48:49–50:07
  • Atlantic Union Bank 1:02:40–1:03:13
  • Angie 1:03:10–1:03:40

About this episode

Paige joined a cheerleading team and Hannah realized she's not stronger than jet lag.

Transcript

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50:06

11,508 words · 5 speakers

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

Topics

  • Quiznos
  • Skippy
  • Madison Square Garden
  • Justin's peanut butter
  • George Foreman
  • Subway

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