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Giggly Squad

Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo

49m
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Original podcast

Summary

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Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo return for another episode of Giggly Squad, unpacking everything from the hidden mental toll of everyday women's safety routines to the chaotic realities of virtual podcasting. The hosts trade hilarious, highly specific anecdotes, including Hannah's fateful trip to Quest Diagnostics where she accidentally triggered a lab technician into tears over a sick dog. Along the way, they critique trending fashion like the divisive Havaianas kitten heel, discuss historical narcissism via Emperor Nero's rigged Olympic wins, and share strategies for handling social anxiety using buffer friends at omakase dinners.

  • Give your negative inner voice a male name like Peter or Doug so you can easily dismiss its criticisms. 23:33
  • Watch out for men who drastically change their personalities depending on which room or social group they are in. 32:21
  • Visit tennis tournaments during the qualifying week to see top players practice and watch intense matches without massive crowds. 44:24
  • Try the strategy of assigning a stoic friend to sit next to strangers at group dinners to act as a social buffer. 12:53

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Waymo Ride Privacy and Safety

    The hosts discuss how autonomous rides offer a private, safe space for women to relax and disconnect from constant social monitoring.

  2. 1:56
    Sponsored Snack Break

    A brief ad segment featuring Hershey's salted caramel and Afogato creme bars, highlighting indulgence as a quick self‑care moment.

  3. 4:40
    Community and New Giggler Welcome

    They welcome new listeners, celebrate the Giggly community, and joke about cult‑leader vibes and friendship dynamics.

  4. 20:00
    College Shopping and Amazon Convenience

    The hosts talk about off‑to‑college shopping, praising Amazon for its wide selection and low prices for dorm essentials and last‑minute items.

  5. 34:06
    Health Scare at Quest Diagnostics

    One host shares a tense experience drawing blood at Quest Diagnostics, revealing the emotional weight of everyday health appointments.

  6. 38:32
    TV Show Critique: Furious

    They discuss their opinions on the Hulu series Furious, debating script quality and viewer experience with and without male co‑watchers.

  7. 41:31
    US Open Preparation and Fashion Tips

    The hosts give practical advice for attending the US Open, from outfit choices to navigating the venue and securing a spot in a player’s box.

  8. 48:05
    Tennis Coaching Rules Evolution

    They explore the history and current state of coaching in tennis, reflecting on how the sport’s regulations have changed over time.

  9. 48:54
    Umpires and Protein Bars

    The hosts discuss the appeal of umpires and segue into a promotion for Stars and Honey protein bars.

  10. 50:47
    Mental Health Telepsychiatry

    A segment advertising Talkiatory, an online psychiatric service, with details on its offerings and how to sign up.

  11. 52:14
    Quince Luxury Essentials

    Promotion of Quince’s cashmere and denim products, highlighting price points and ethical sourcing.

  12. 53:33
    Revolve Shopping Experience

    Hosts rave about Revolve’s curated fashion, beauty, and return policies, including a discount code.

Highlights

  • 5:51

    Cult Leader Energyinsight

    Hannah jokes about her appearance making her look like a cult leader, leading Paige to quickly ground her with sharp humor.

  • 10:40

    Blood Test Therapystory

    Hannah describes a routine trip to Quest Diagnostics that took a wild turn when a casual compliment about a dog photo caused the technician to burst into tears.

  • 13:04

    The Strategic Buffer Friendstrategy

    Hannah explains her brilliant strategy of placing her most stoic, deadpan family member next to strangers at an omakase dinner to avoid small talk.

  • 20:53

    Manifesting Future Leisurestrategy

    Paige shares her unique manifestation technique of spending an entire day acting as though she has already achieved a life of pure leisure and luxury.

  • 29:45

    Heroic Flight Instructordata

    Paige nominates 21-year-old flight instructor Emily Shelton for Woman of Stem of the Week after she successfully landed a plane on a Florida highway.

  • 35:09

    Ancient Roman Diva Behaviorinsight

    Hannah uncovers the historical fact that Emperor Nero forced the Olympic schedule to change just to compete and demanded gold medals in every event.

Quotes

  • “And that's the thing. It's not even necessarily about doing something. Sometimes it's just, you want to sit there and not speak.”
    Paige DeSorbo · 1:04
  • “We deserve to disassociate safely for 20 minutes.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:16
  • “You know I hate small talk, except around people who don't want to talk to me. Like, if the person's shy, then I'm like, "Okay, now I need you to love me."”
    Hannah Berner · 7:36
  • “They did it for a long time, babe. A long time. You are obsessed with umpires, because you love when they tell everyone to shut the fuck up.”
    Hannah Berner · 48:54
  • “I love how I'm trying to end on a light note of Pilates, and you keep bringing us back.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:03:37
  • Waymo 1:41–1:55
  • Hershey's 1:56–2:46
  • Abercrombie 2:55–3:20
  • Amazon 3:22–3:56
  • Arm and Hammer 24:49–25:36
  • Sam Edelman 26:00–26:59
  • Wayfair 27:04–28:08
  • Ladder 28:32–29:33
  • Stars and Honey 49:36–50:29
  • Talkiatory 50:38–51:59
  • Quince 52:12–52:59
  • Revolve 53:33–55:43
  • Lucky Land Casino 1:04:28–1:04:49

About this episode

Hannah drove on a highway for the first time. Paige explains fratccents and how to have a manifestation day. shop summer merch

Transcript

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Topics

  • TikTok
  • Target
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Hulu
  • Giggly Squad
  • VGW Group

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