Giggling about fraud, facetune, and jazz brunch
Episode of Giggly Squad · November 10, 2026 · 57 min
Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo discuss a boyfriend's diet, marathons, cats versus dogs, the Dane Cook embezzlement documentary, phone scams and spelling bees.
Summary
In this episode of Giggly Squad, hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo opened with DeSorbo's story about her boyfriend Joe declining a bite of her quesadilla, which led to a discussion of strict dieting, male eating disorders, steroid use among bodybuilders, and hyaluronic acid butt injections. Berner dismissed online videos claiming the podcast follows a growth strategy, arguing success cannot be reduced to a checklist.
The hosts covered a jazz brunch invitation, airport hand dryers and bidets, and a text from Grace Thompson suggesting Berner run a marathon, which both rejected; DeSorbo argued marathon running is unnecessary and harmful. They discussed which athletes they envy, with DeSorbo praising competitive cheerleading, plus plans for their Madison Square Garden show, Berner's niece Lois, and an extended defense of cats over dogs, including criticism of owners who let dogs off leash.
Berner recounted the Netflix documentary Funny Money, describing how comedian Dane Cook hired his brother to manage his finances and later discovered his accounts had been emptied, with money found hidden in a wall of the brother's Maine house. Both hosts then shared experiences with suspected bank fraud calls. The episode closed with discussion of Lynyrd Skynyrd, gendered colors, school spelling bees, and Berner's lip stain routine.
Chapters
- 0:02
Joe and the quesadilla
DeSorbo describes her boyfriend refusing a bite of her quesadilla, prompting talk about dieting and food habits in relationships.
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5:18Male eating issues and beauty trends
The hosts discuss men's eating disorders, bodybuilding steroid culture, and hyaluronic acid butt injections.
- 8:46
Podcast strategy videos and jazz brunch
They dismiss online theories about Giggly Squad's success and argue over a jazz brunch invitation and texting habits.
- 12:07
Airports, bidets and squeaky shoes
The hosts trade stories about automatic sinks, bidets, toolboxes and footwear.
- 15:35
The marathon
Berner recounts Grace Thompson suggesting she run a marathon, and both explain why they will not.
- 18:38
Envy of female athletes and cheerleading
They discuss which athletes and sports films they admire, with DeSorbo defending competitive cheerleading.
- 22:33
Red carpets, bangs and MSG
They discuss red carpet looks, an AI image of Berner with bangs, and requests for slots at their Madison Square Garden show.
- 24:51
Lois and babysitting
The hosts talk about Berner's niece Lois and her fashion sense, babysitting rates and having kids.
- 27:18
Cats versus dogs
The hosts argue for cats, criticize off-leash dogs and praise cat culture in Asia.
- 36:19
Dane Cook's Funny Money documentary
Berner recounts the Netflix documentary about Dane Cook's brother embezzling his fortune.
- 47:32
Phone scams
Both hosts describe suspicious calls claiming to be from their banks and worries about AI-enabled scams.
- 49:32
Lynyrd Skynyrd, spelling bees and lip stain
The hosts discuss rock bands, gendered colors, childhood spelling bees, and Berner's lip routine before signing off.
People
In the conversation
- Hannah BernerComedian and former Summer House cast member
- Paige DeSorboAmerican television personality and co-host of Giggly Squad
Discussed
- Dane CookAmerican stand-up comedian and subject of the Netflix documentary Funny Money
- Kevin CostnerActor who starred in Yellowstone
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerAustrian-American bodybuilder, action star and former California governor, described as Stallone's longtime rival and later friend
- Grace ThompsonAssociate of the hosts who suggested Berner run a marathon
Topics
From the publisher
Paige was almost conned into a jazz brunch and Hannah is never running a marathon.
Summary, chapters and key points were generated from the episode transcript on November 12, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.