I’ve spent years playing co-op games, where the right partner can turn a tough mission into an unforgettable victory. When I stumbled upon the story of Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner, the hosts of the wildly popular podcast Giggly Squad, I realized they’ve mastered the same kind of synergy in real life. Their journey from reality TV to sold-out tours, a best-selling book, and a Netflix special feels like watching two players level up together—each cheering the other on, sharing power-ups, and refusing to rage-quit. What’s better than tackling life’s biggest quests with your best friend? Their partnership is a cheat code, and I’m here to break down how they did it.

These two are more than just co-hosts; they’re co-pilots navigating a chaotic, wonderful game. After a self-declared “summer of rest,” they’ve re-emerged for fall 2026, ready to giggle their way through new adventures. To casual observers, the idea of them resting might not sound shocking—they famously love lounging in bed. But to the millions of Gigglers (their dedicated fanbase), the duo is always booked and busy. They turned a casual Instagram Live series in 2020 into one of Apple’s top 10 comedy podcasts. Think of it as starting a two-player campaign, then suddenly unlocking new characters, maps, and boss battles.

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In just the last year, their stats skyrocketed: a five-month live tour, hosting the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet, releasing the New York Times bestseller How to Giggle, appearing on The Tonight Show twice, and landing on the Time 100 Creators list. Separately, Hannah dropped her standup special We Ride at Dawn on Netflix and won Rising Comedian at Just for Laughs, while Paige launched her loungewear line, Daphne, which sold out instantly. Oh, and Hannah finally got her New York State Driver’s License at 33—if that isn’t a side quest completion worth celebrating, I don’t know what is.

But the real magic lies in how they support each other when one player considers respawning. In June, Paige announced she wouldn’t return to Summer House, the Bravo show that launched both their careers. For any reality star, leaving that platform can feel like deleting a max-level character. Paige admitted she feared her career would be over. Yet Hannah, who left the show in 2021 and thrived in comedy, reminded her that the network wasn’t in charge of her progress. Have you ever abandoned a guild that limited your build, only to discover you were stronger solo? That’s exactly what happened. Paige took the leap, and Hannah’s success was proof that there’s life—and loot—after leaving the instanced zone.

Their friendship began not in a sunny Hamptons share house but in a Manhattan office, where Hannah greeted Paige at the elevators before either knew they’d end up as roommates on Summer House. Once on the show, they shared a bedroom and a strategy: stay in bed to avoid drama. It’s a lazy-girl edit that became their persona. “We’re ‘sleepy girls,’” Paige jokes. When’s the last time you truly rested for 24 hours? For Paige, it’s been ages, but that downtime aesthetic inspired Daphne, her pajama brand born from years of brainstorming the perfect comfort gear. Are you not entertained by the idea of pajamas so good you’d wear them to a final boss fight?

Style is a shared inventory they’re constantly upgrading. Hannah grew up playing competitive tennis (ranked 15th in the nation for juniors) and learned that confidence in your outfit can be as crucial as a well-timed power shot. Paige, a bona fide fashion influencer, approves—or politely vetoes—Hannah’s looks. Remember when Paige painted Hannah’s spray tan for the Netflix special? “She painted me like Michelangelo,” Hannah joked. That’s the kind of support you get from a best friend who also acts as your in-game stylist. They may not swap clothes except for a pair of Zara heels Paige wants back, but they share a deep, Italian-rooted love for hairspray.

When it comes to skincare, they’re different builds. Hannah has a legendary skin stat—never a pimple, never a routine over four steps. Paige, the skincare enthusiast, treats lasers and facials like rare consumables but skips injectables, quipping she might just get a facelift at 45. It’s a reminder that every great team has complementary skill trees.

The podcast itself is their shared world, a place where they process life with the kind of unfiltered honesty you’d only trust a co-op partner with. On Giggly Squad, nothing is off-limits—beta blockers, nail shapes, Taylor and Travis—but now they control the narrative. Reality TV demanded they share every random thought; the podcast lets them take a beat first. “It allows me to process things first, and then tell the Gigglers,” Paige says. Isn’t that the difference between a chaotic public chat and a private voice channel where you strategize before posting?

Hannah is gearing up for her “None of My Business” standup tour, admitting standup feels lonely without her bestie by her side. But tennis taught her to endure solo quests. Her material is evolving—she questions whether to have kids, if she’s in the right career. “I want that hour to be for the girls to forget all their problems and make fun of mine,” she says. It’s a support class move: healing the crowd by sharing her own vulnerability.

As their fame grows, some ask if working with your best friend is a recipe for disaster. Paige’s ex once insisted on strict boundaries—weekly work calls, no personal blurring. She found that absurd. “We’re co-parenting,” she says of the podcast. “It’s our baby.” They handle business like a duo handles a tough dungeon: only they can communicate when things get messed up. Are you telling me you wouldn’t choose the person who can make you laugh until you cry over a random pick-up group?

This unshakeable bond even sets the bar for their personal lives. Paige once compared a date to Hannah, telling her mom, “I don’t laugh with him the way I laugh with Hannah.” Her mom had to remind her—Hannah is her best friend, a different kind of soulmate. Still, Paige insists, “Then I don’t want it.” When you’ve experienced the highest synergy, anything less feels like a debuff.

Reflecting on their journey, I’m convinced that friendship is the ultimate power-up. Hannah said it best: “If I did it all alone it would’ve gone differently.” Paige calls it a cheat code. Facing scary challenges or big meetings, she always thinks, “I’ll be fine because Hannah will be there.” Whether you’re grinding through a competitive season or building an empire, having the right player two makes every victory sweeter. So, who’s your co-op partner in this game called life?