I SHAKE MY HEAD

I SHAKE MY HEAD

Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the hilarious weekly podcast hosted by Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—best friends for over 20 years. These two middle age women are tackling life with zero filters and a whole lot of humor! From menopausal rants and hot flash battles to nostalgic Gen X throwbacks, Lisa and Sam riff on everything from the absurdities of modern life and pop culture to the everyday frustrations that most people keep to themselves. With sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and a dash of irreverence, they tackle it all, turning their conversations into pure comedy gold. Whether they're venting about life’s curveballs, celebrating their quirks, or laughing at the ridiculousness of it all, Lisa and Sam’s friendship shines through, making every episode feel like you're talking with your funniest, most relatable friends. Tune in to I Shake My Head for laughter-filled, no-holds-barred chats that prove life’s frustrations are way easier to handle when you’ve got a great friend and a sense of humor!

Episodes

Adult Soothers, Fruit Cups and Gen X Drama

October 3, 2025 • 76 mins
Remember the good old Gen X days with fruit cups and metal tins? Samantha admits to licking the fruit cup tin lids, while Lisa claims she was strictly warned by her mom not to. Did your mom have lid-licking rules? Are adult soothers too much, or the next weird wellness trend? Are you traumatized by childhood school photo days, forced smiles, gauchos, and matching turtlenecks? Have you ever tried to conquer a wrap with a plastic kni...
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Trump, Chicken Wings and Signature Outfits

September 26, 2025 • 75 mins
Is it finally time for Lisa and Samantha to get their own signature outfits? Are matching tracksuits truly the height of iconic duos, or just Lisa’s latest scheme to glitter and glow? That’s a hard no from Sam! Are you team chicken wing flats or drums, and why can't restaurants just let you choose? Is America really losing its mind, with Trumps political antics and wild claims of Tylenol causing autism? Are seasonal communication h...
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Sneezing: The Orgasmic Imposter

September 19, 2025 • 81 mins
Why does Lisa have to take her glasses off every time she sneezes? Is eight sneezes in a row a superpower or a family curse? Can sneezing be likened to an orgasm? Is it really possible to be an "unagitated agitator" or is Lisa just redefining what it means to push buttons? Are you using your shower curtain wrong and does your bathroom have more rods than a department store? Do men ever really take losing a game well, or do the excu...
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Best Before Dates: The Ultimate Food Conspiracy

September 12, 2025 • 66 mins
Is there a secret society of food testers deciding your milk's "best before" date, or is it all just a conspiracy? Ever wondered if pumpkin spice has taken over the world, infiltrating everything from lattes to your morning toast? Join Lisa and Sam as they explore these quirky questions and more! Discover the allure of a GPS voice that could rival any movie star, and reminisce about the glory days of Kentucky Fried Chicken's crispy...
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Tarot Card Warnings: You're Screwed

September 5, 2025 • 59 mins
Are online tarot readings just a money grab, or is Lisa truly doomed after pulling the Fool, the devil, and the Tower of Destruction? Will the "dark times" readings make Lisa paranoid or will she just roll her eyes? Can you actually fail an eye exam, or should you just trust the process? Are chair aerobics the pinnacle of fitness and if sitting was an exercise would Lisa take home the gold medal? Is Sam secretly a 70's housewife, o...
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Crackhoe Motels, Slush Puppies and Beet Salad

August 29, 2025 • 65 mins
Do beets make anything else "beet red" besides your salad? Lisa finds out and feels the need to share. TMI? Will Lisa survive not getting her blue slush puppy? Have you ever survived a sketchy crack-ho motel and lived to tell the tale? Should celebrity engagements come with CNN level drama? Lisa has strong opinions on this one! How should two besties handle a three day road trip in a compact car with drinks with no taste and too ma...
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Stage Lights to Tail Lights: Air Canada's Strike Detour

August 22, 2025 • 56 mins
Lisa and Sam survived their first ever live show but can anyone really survive a three-day, cross-Canada road trip - sketchy motels, epic snoring, questionable bathrooms and all, without losing their minds (or sense of humor)? Are you a nervous driver/ passenger like Lisa? Do you dislike the terrifying Ontario highway sign-falling rocks, moose or turtles? Did Sam break the rental car door or is it just fate playing a cruel joke? Di...
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Craving Control: A Bite-Sized Battle

August 15, 2025 • 61 mins
Can you really ration an individual sized bag of chips so you don't eat them all. Is Lisa's "chip roll-up" technique dieting genius or just plain laziness? Is delivering fancy food ruining our food experiences? What is the purpose of ants and have we entered our too tired era? Would you wear crocs for a free Krispy Kreme donut and a coveted specialty croc? Lisa wants to go scuba diving, is it her worst or best idea yet? Are you nos...
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Grocery Store Gladiators: Conveyor Belt Battle

August 8, 2025 • 70 mins
Does anyone actually follow the unwritten rules of the grocery store? Lisa faces the ultimate checkout dilemma when someone skips the sacred divider stick. Would you give them the death stare? Is Lisa's bad influence to blame for Sam's peeling legs? Have you ever sent the wrong emoji and landed yourself in hot water? Are you wasteful with the ends of jars or are you a die-hard peanut butter scraper? Could you survive the new "manda...
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Meh: A Verbal Tug Of War

August 1, 2025 • 67 mins
Are you team "meh" or does that little word drive you nuts like Lisa? Lisa and Sam kick things off with a heated debate over the true meaning (and rudeness) of "meh" and if it's the verbal side-eye of our generation? Should you have a patio meltdown because your bestie can't handle the sun? Why are people surprised they get pregnant and are you shaking your head at people who "didn't see it coming", too? Could you feel safe tucked ...
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Kiss Cam Chaos, Colbert's Curtain Call & That Epstein Guy...Again

July 25, 2025 • 68 mins
Can a kiss cam be considered a spy cam if it's out in public? Will Colbert go out with a bang or a boom? When will that Epstein guy just fade into the background? Should giving a urine sample come with hazard pay for the collateral hand splash? Can you really party like you're 25 at a block party, or is it the next-day wreckage just too much? Are we jealous of Kelly & Mark's sex life or tired just thinking about it? Do boomers have...
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Fiber Fiascos & Sunburned Sass

July 18, 2025 • 62 mins
Is Lisa on a mission to eat healthier or just on a collision course with fiber overload? Do fruits and veggies need warning labels? Did their vacation bring sun, fun and unexpected freckles or just sunscreen regrets and burnt Eggo waffles? Were Lisa's charcuterie skills up to par or is the snack-o- lator the real hero? Should grocery shopping for the lake resemble the bad habits of broke students and does syrup belong in the fridge...
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Girl Dinner & Grocery Bag Battles

July 11, 2025 • 66 mins
What is a "girl dinner" and does it involve pate, grilled cheese or just skipping dinner all together? Ever find yourself carrying 15 grocery bags just to avoid a second trip? Is it selfish to skip buying milk and pop because you don't want to lug it upstairs? Has garlic bread been kicked to the curb and whatever happened to deep fried mushrooms and potato skins? Are you outraged by loud TV commercials that jolt you awake mid nap? ...
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Diary Of A Domestic Slacker

July 4, 2025 • 60 mins
Do chores get you down and are you one step away from sayin, fuck chores? How many "thank you's" until you sound unhinged or do you Sprinkle thank you's like confetti? Is coffee a brainwashing cult or the only way to survive the week? Should there be a law banning lawnmowers before 10am? Were you today years old when you found out about the spatula? Who else besides Sam is excited about Hallmark's Christmas in July? Do you know the...
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Praise Be...To What Exactly?

June 27, 2025 • 63 mins
Do you find yourself puzzled by phrases like "praise be"? Lisa is on a mission to figure out exactly what she's supposed to be praising and to whom! Have you ever hurt your tongue eating a childhood snack?Do you love or hate Hallmark's Christmas in July? How old were you when you heard the Coke commercial 'I'd like to teach the world to sing? Have you ever done the mom shower (pit-crotch-done) when running short on time? Is Dolly P...
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Calories: The Unseen Enemy

June 20, 2025 • 68 mins
Lisa wonders if calories have it out for her, while Samantha insists personal choices are the real culprit-is it obsession or just accountability? Are you on the hunt for a good neck cream? Would you brave the trendy peanut butter and jelly egg just for bragging rights? Are Cher and Dolly Parton irreplaceable? Are you nostalgic for 1985; the metal playgrounds, no internet and making mixed tapes? Have you hit your "princess era" wit...
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Confessions Of An Email Hoarder

June 13, 2025 • 72 mins
Are you a digital hoarder like Lisa, letting 25,000 emails pile up, or do you channel your inner Marie Kondo with your inbox? Lisa finds herself torn in the ultimate summer showdown: hotdog or hamburger, how do you choose? Should a salad ever require a knife to eat it and who uses the unreachable "fuck off" cupboards above your fridge? Is a half hearted clap worse than not clapping and would you do better on a jury than Lisa? Are y...
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Dear God, Can't You Text!

June 6, 2025 • 76 mins
Is God trying to reach Lisa through her spam folder? Should he be more progressive and just text her instead? Why is happy hour always over before you're actually happy? Have you ever been flashed by a friend's sports bra in a bar? Can someone please explain why ball players smack each other's butts? Will Sam start using the word 'salty' in the weirdest of ways? Will Lisa ever be able to say 'chamoy' properly? Are famous people nor...
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Sex, Arm Flaps and Saggy Jeans

May 30, 2025 • 78 mins
Is it possible to embrace your "freedom flaps" with pride after 55? Are you being a good friend when you point out their saggy ass jeans, or are you just being mean? Is there a connection between your favorite ice cream flavour and your preferred sex positions? How long should you wait on hold and what's up with motion sensor sinks? Are you still carrying coins in your pocket like a grandpa? To tip or not to tip at fast food or Can...
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Salty Secrets From The Drawer

May 23, 2025 • 74 mins
Is your deepest workplace secret really just a well-stocked potato chip drawer, complete with half eaten bags for every mood swing? Are you traumatized by the cost of a two-person breakfast that somehow rivals your last grocery bill? Is Lisa's rotting boob saga too much info, or just the kind of oversharing the world needs? Have you perfected the art of the covert "deep scratch" of your private parts or does the label "one size fit...
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