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Giggling about bidets, bahn mi, and scorpio season

Giggly Squad

Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo

48m
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Original podcast

Summary

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Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner return with another episode of Giggly Squad, connecting across time zones from Miami and Hong Kong to discuss everything from holiday burnout and Scorpio season to digestive health and reality television drama. The hosts dive deep into the cultural phenomena of Love is Blind, analyzing participant behaviors, red flags, and bad drinking habits with characteristic wit. They also air recent grievances from social media, defending public figures like Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lawrence against unwarranted internet criticism while debating the rise of male influencers in beauty and skincare. Along the way, Hannah recounts her chaotic travel adventures in Vietnam, including encounters with luxury bidets, street food tours, and cat cafes, proving that resilience is the ultimate trait for navigating both international travel and modern life.

  • When a partner displays destructive behavior while drinking, recognize that you cannot fix someone who refuses to help themselves. 17:37
  • Streamline your daily wardrobe by adopting a consistent uniform of interchangeable pieces to eliminate packing stress and decision fatigue. 55:46
  • Listen to early relationship red flags and intuitive warnings rather than making excuses for problematic partner behavior. 23:43

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Cars.com Car‑Shopping Promo

    The episode opens with a Cars.com sponsorship, highlighting car‑shopping tools and filters.

  2. 0:44
    Lululemon Fall Collection Highlights

    Paige and Hannah discuss new Lululemon pieces, their features, and free returns.

  3. 2:12
    Waymo Autonomous Ride Experience

    Hosts share how Waymo’s empty driver seat offers privacy, safety, and a chance to relax during commutes.

  4. 3:55
    Sick‑Day Podcast Recording Setup

    Paige texts Hannah from Hong Kong while Hannah is sick in Miami, setting up a remote recording session.

  5. 4:35
    Halloween and Scorpio Season Talk

    The duo joke about being sick during Halloween, discuss Scorpio traits, and reflect on past Halloween plans.

  6. 10:47
    Bidet Adventures in Vietnam

    Paige recounts her first bidet experience, humorously detailing button confusion and water flow.

  7. 23:10
    Sponsored Product Segments

    The episode features multiple sponsor plugs: Hers hair treatment, Ladder workout app, Arm & Hammer cat litter, Colgate toothpaste, and Hershey’s creme bars.

  8. 50:22
    Vietnamese Breakfast Adventure

    The hosts discuss a quirky Vietnamese breakfast featuring bean cereal and sweet soy milk, sharing humorous reactions.

  9. 52:16
    Snack Habits and Hunger Rituals

    They talk about personal snack routines, the importance of having food on hand, and how hunger drives their actions.

  10. 53:10
    Vintage Shopping and Directional Challenges

    One host recounts navigating confusing vintage stores, highlighting resilience and learning from the experience.

  11. 55:46
    Packing Philosophy and Outfit Strategies

    Discussion shifts to packing habits, the struggle with choosing outfits, and advice on rotating a limited wardrobe.

  12. 1:01:23
    Podcast Intro and Ad Reads

    Hosts introduce the episode and read brief advertisements before diving into conversation.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “So once you get in, you have this private space that's actually just yours.”
    Hannah Berner · 2:17
  • “I can't take a shit after that. Also I had eight prunes today. Like that should be illegal.”
    Hannah Berner · 52:03
  • “Going on a street food tour after almost dying proves that I am resilient.”
    Hannah Berner · 53:43
  • “I am resilient and that is what you should want to be in this life.”
    Hannah Berner · 53:59
  • “Every gig was resilient and you were, you take that with you for the rest of this weekend, girls.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:01:09
  • Cars.com 0:00–1:38
  • Waymo 2:21–3:38
  • Hershey's 23:10–24:03
  • Sam Edelman 24:20–25:28
  • Cozy 25:33–26:12
  • Talkiatory 26:20–27:21
  • Hers 42:10–43:00
  • Ladder 43:23–44:36
  • Arm & Hammer 44:37–45:35
  • Colgate 45:45–46:42
  • Angie 1:01:23–1:01:38
  • Odoo 1:01:33–1:02:08

About this episode

Paige is pissed off and Hannah is on a cat cafe/street food world tour.

Transcript

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48:58

11,055 words · 5 speakers

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

Topics

  • Vietnam
  • Hong Kong
  • 21 Jump Street
  • Miami
  • Singapore
  • New York
  • Trainwreck
  • Montauk
  • Row

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