Looking for the very best episodes from the Giggly Squad podcast? Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo have blessed (or cursed) us with hundreds of episodes of pure, unstructured chaos: from dissecting reality TV drama with the intensity of a UN peace negotiation to sharing dating horror stories that make your own romantic failures seem almost charming.
Narrowing down their “top” episodes is like trying to pick your favorite child, if your children were all slightly unhinged people with a love for commentary on pop culture and oversharing about their personal lives. Nevertheless, I’ve done the legwork of sifting through their beautiful mess to bring you the episodes that truly capture the essence of what happens when two people refuse to take anything seriously and somehow make it everyone else’s problem.
Giggling about fighting an Uber driver, SpongeBob, and no notes
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Candid stories from recent experiences, including attending a comedy festival in Montreal where one of the hosts received an award and had an emotional moment on a panel, an awkward celebrity interaction with Jonathan Van Ness, and engaging performances at their Giggly Squad live show.
Giggling about girl fights, divorces, and betrayal
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Discussion includes family dynamics and swearing, TikTok filters, viral trends, and pop culture news. They discuss generational differences in cursing, the awkwardness of discussing taboo topics, and humorous takes on relationships and breakups, especially the Ariana Grande divorce and celebrity marriages. Other highlights include a debate over TikTok’s old person filter, the quirks of male southern names, viral castor oil health hacks, the “girl dinner” trend, and skepticism about booking plastic surgeons through social media.
Giggling about intuition, fan behavior, and sinister energy
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This episode features a discussion about social anxieties at big events, fashion inspirations (including White Lotus looks), and funny family moments, like inside jokes with their dads and the process of helping Nana audition for a Netflix show. The conversation dives into topics such as trusting intuition, the emotional aftermath of leaving reality TV, and how confidence can shape one’s outlook. They touch on reality TV culture and social media commentary, including the dark side of public judgment after Love Island, the rise of AI influencers, and the shifting nature of summer trends.
Giggling about lavender marriages, skincare inventions, and St. Anthony
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This episodes features Hannah and Paige engage in their signature comedic banter about generational labels, beauty routines, pop culture controversies, and personal updates. They discuss the Aiden vs. Big debate from “Sex and the City,” beauty product tips, spray tan strategies, and their upcoming appearance at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party. The conversation turns to red carpet interviewing anxieties, analyzing Timothée Chalamet’s SAG Awards speech, and social double standards for men and women. They dive into topics like “lavender relationships,” tipping etiquette, especially regarding airline staff, the quirks of Venmo culture, and the ups and downs of air travel from food to airport quality.
Giggling about Hannah’s Bachelorette, espresso martinis, and fake pradas
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Personal mishaps, friendship dynamics, and pop culture topics. Hannah shares a chaotic story about accidentally canceling her fiancé Des’s flight while trying to rearrange their Ireland trip for a potential job opportunity, resulting in panic and lessons about relationship support. The conversation moves to the planning of Hannah’s bachelorette party in Miami, with Paige enthusiastically taking on the role of organizing nightlife and fun activities, brainstorms about matching outfits, theme nights, wigs, and wild group antics. They also dive into celebrity relationship news, particularly the breakup of Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel and James, considering how public figures handle relationships and breakups on social media, the pressures of being a public couple, and the importance of mental health and independence in romantic partnerships.
Giggling about Braxton, Charlie, and Zendaya
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In this episode, the Hannah and Paige discuss travel mishaps, family quirks, pop culture, and the pains of adulting. Paige returns from Italy and shares post-vacation tales, from adjusting to jet lag and healthy morning routines to her family’s humorous vacation dynamics, especially her dad’s newfound obsession with espresso and regimented breakfasts. The duo discusses differences in American and European food (including a shrimp carpaccio mishap), fake designer bags, and navigating TSA paranoia.
Giggling about being delusional, French girls, and our funerals
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A recap of recent travels, including hiking mishaps and fashion observations in Paris, and joke about their friendship, meet-and-greet stories, and airport routines. Hannah and Paige discuss cultural differences around food and dining, including experiences with French cuisine, ten-course tasting menus, and striking culinary combinations. The conversation turns to pop culture, covering Pete Davidson’s drama with PETA, celebrity dating experiences, and the vibrant French Open scene, and they even brainstorm the idea of starting a chic “old money” sports clothing line.
Giggling about child stars, drones, and bad bosses
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In this episode, Hannah and Paige bring up personal stories and candid humor around pet woes, starting with a dramatic saga involving a cat’s protest on the bed, and swap tales about pet psychics, superstitions, and the chaos of pet ownership. They discuss the viral Matilda Djerf workplace controversy, reflecting on toxic work environments and the challenges of being a boss. The conversation moves through pop culture moments, including child stardom, gender roles in relationships, the difficulties of balancing work and vacation as entrepreneurs, and the classic anxieties of family dynamics.
Giggling about girl on girl, dance cults, and fun drinks
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In this episode, the Giggly Squad hosts candidly banter about the realities and mishaps of traveling in Europe, from fashion packing regrets and losing sunglasses to the discomforts of adapting to different cultures, like the lack of iced tea and air conditioning. The conversation also touches on personal health stories, such as their experiences with appendicitis, surgery, and period struggles, alongside humor-filled takes on everyday anxieties and navigating adulthood. They dive deeply into the Netflix TikTok Dance Cult documentary, discussing the manipulative dynamics of groupthink and cults, especially in the creative and dance community, using their characteristic mix of empathy and wit.
Giggling about babies, big pharma, and basketball
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The Giggly Squad hosts riff on their evolving friendship dynamic, from swapping embarrassing stories like grown-out nails and borrowed shoes to reflecting on their YouTube series adventures and behind-the-scenes nerves about live shows. They cover a range of personal and relatable topics, including competitive tennis matches, navigating mental health and anxiety (especially around live performances and egg freezing), and sharing observations about identity shifts through adulthood, marriage, and the prospect of motherhood. Social commentary shapes much of the episode as they discuss female empowerment, changing expectations around relationships and motherhood, the role of supportive partners, and the evolution of women’s financial and societal independence.
Giggling about cheating, lying, and pegging
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In this episode, the Giggly Squad hosts share a comedic and candid look at their chaotic travel experiences, including airport misadventures, flight delays, and the struggles of lying to Uber drivers or random acquaintances about their professions. They swap stories about dating, relationships, and the nuances of fidelity, debating whether “cheaters can change,” what counts as emotional versus physical cheating, and the low bar set for modern relationships.
Giggling about Trevor Wallace, brunettes, and blue balls
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Trevor Wallace was a special guest, which was an unusual occurrence. However, since Wallace considers himself a “girls girl,” an exception was made. He provided answers to everything listeners never knew they wanted to ask about men, and the debate between New York and Los Angeles continued.
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