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Giggling about Paige’s dog, doing dishes, and interventions

Giggly Squad

Hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo

1h 2m
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This episode of Giggly Squad features hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo navigating life updates, interior design projects, and the mental load of social expectations. Paige recounts how she unexpectedly took charge and completely rearranged her boyfriend's living room in ten minutes using her extensive battery and drill collection, while also detailing the slow integration of his dog into a household shared with her cat, Kitty. Later, Hannah discusses planning a charity cat adoption event in the Hamptons while managing childcare for her niece Lois, and both hosts dive into the frustrations of modern dress codes, dinner party dynamics, and the hidden emotional labor performed by women.

The hosts also share behind-the-scenes stories from a birthday celebration with Bobby Flay, debate the challenges of trying to sleep when sharing a bed with an early-rising partner, and explore pop culture nostalgia ranging from Gilmore Girls to animated classics. Throughout the conversation, Hannah and Paige argue that women constantly have to stay alert regarding safety, household organization, and social etiquette, while emphasizing the importance of developing self-empathy and learning to be kinder to oneself.

  • Introducing a dog and cat into the same household requires months of slow preparation, starting with scent swapping and screen introductions. 13:26
  • When hosting a dinner party where guests finish eating, women should consciously avoid automatically taking on the sole responsibility of clearing every plate and cleaning up. 1:05:15
  • Being kinder to oneself instead of listening to harsh internal critics can fundamentally change your mindset and improve your daily well-being. 1:14:17

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Host Banter

    The hosts kick off the episode with playful chatter about sweaters, safety, and everyday life.

  2. 0:34
    Waymo Ride‑Safety Conversation

    They discuss how autonomous rides offer a private, safe space for women to unwind and disconnect from constant connectivity.

  3. 2:23
    Hershey’s Salted Caramel Bar Promotion

    A brief ad segment highlights Hershey’s new salted caramel and afegato creme bars as a treat for a mid‑day pick‑up.

  4. 6:30
    Paige’s Dog and Cat Introduction

    The hosts introduce Paige’s dog, detailing its quirky personality and the challenges of integrating it into the household.

  5. 15:38
    Planning the West Hampton Cat Café Event

    They outline logistics for an upcoming cat adoption event, including venue, sponsors, and fundraising ideas.

  6. 28:42
    Product Ad Block – Revolve & Arm & Hammer

    A quick montage of fashion and pet product ads, showcasing Revolve discounts and cat litter solutions.

  7. 31:11
    Mental Health & Psychiatric Care Pitch

    An advertisement for Talkiatory, an online psychiatric service, is interwoven into the conversation.

  8. 32:32
    Fitness App Ladder Promotion

    The hosts promote the Ladder app, emphasizing its coaching features and suitability for travelers.

  9. 35:08
    Food & Celebrity Chef Segment

    They share a humorous story about a dinner with Bobby Flay, blending culinary tips with personal anecdotes.

  10. 45:00
    Relationship & Bedroom Dynamics Discussion

    The episode wraps up with candid talk about marital routines, bedroom habits, and the challenges of co‑habiting.

  11. 48:36
    Sneezing and Sleep Disruptions

    The hosts discuss how holding in sneezes causes anxiety and disrupts nighttime routines.

  12. 50:04
    Silent Listening and Algorithmic Content

    They talk about watching content silently, algorithmic suggestions, and the frustration with motivational clips.

Highlights

  • 5:21

    Rearranging A Room In Ten Minutesstory

    Paige describes taking out her pink drill and completely rearranging her boyfriend's living room by herself in just ten minutes, throwing out bland decor and ordering new furniture.

  • 6:45

    Living With A Boyfriend's Doginsight

    Paige comically shares the struggles of living with her boyfriend's dog, who constantly follows her around, while detailing the cautious steps taken to ensure the dog and her cat Kitty could coexist peacefully.

  • 11:26

    Feeding An Italian Dog A Cannolistory

    Hannah recounts buying an expensive dog cannoli from a pet store to bond with her boyfriend's dog on Easter, only for the dog to immediately choke on it before thankfully recovering.

  • 21:22

    Podcast Co-Hosting With A Toddlerstory

    Hannah shares audio clips of her young niece Lois demanding hair brushing, evaluating podcast intros, and translating what her young friend Bobby wants to eat.

  • 22:36

    The Tornado Return And Blended Familystory

    Hannah explains that after a tornado struck, her family's car and roof were hit, forcing them to move back in and creating a chaotic, humorous multi-generational household.

  • 35:08

    Celebrating A Birthday With Bobby Flaystory

    Hannah recounts celebrating her birthday at Bobby Flay's house, where the celebrity chef cooked elaborate soft-shell crab sandwiches and Hannah delivered a well-received joke about his seasoning.

  • 1:02:30

    Testing Dinner Party Dishwashing Dynamicsstrategy

    Hannah explains a social experiment where she left a dinner table with three men to see if they would step up and clear the food and plates without being asked.

Quotes

  • “You have to share your ETA, you have to check the route, you have to text everyone I'm home.”
    Hannah Berner · 0:36
  • “It's an autonomous ride with an empty driver's seat.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:03
  • “I want music, the right temperature.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:18
  • “We deserve to disassociate safely for 20 minutes.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:44
  • “I had to sneeze, and I did the like, you know, when you hold it in, and you're like,”
    Hannah Berner · 48:49
  • “I think once it became, once it became like a lot of people, I was like, this is too much for me.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:06:23
  • “That when you're, when you're mean to yourself, it actually doesn't make you better. And once you learn that you can be nice to yourself, the world changes for you.”
    Hannah Berner · 1:14:21
  • Waymo 2:09–2:45
  • Revolve 28:31–29:00
  • Arm and Hammer Hardball Cat Litter 29:01–29:53
  • Stars and Honey 29:54–30:45
  • Talkiatory 30:46–31:38
  • Nature Sunshine 53:04–53:55
  • Quince 54:10–55:05
  • Sam Edelman 55:54–56:35
  • Wayfair 56:42–57:46
  • Revolve 58:09–1:00:14
  • Target 1:16:24–1:16:33
  • Lucky Land Casino 1:16:48–1:17:06

About this episode

Hannah hosted a (takeout) dinner party and Paige is getting something off her chest. 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

  • Afegato
  • Abercrombie
  • Hershey's Creme Bars
  • Hershey's Salted Caramel
  • Siri

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