I SHAKE MY HEAD

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Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the weekly podcast where best friends Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—partners in crime for over 20 years—take on life with zero filter. From midlife curveballs and Gen X throwbacks to hot takes on pop culture and the everyday nonsense most people keep to themselves, nothing is off-limits. Lisa and Sam turn real-life frustrations, random tangents, and “wait…what were we talking about?” moments into comedy gold. With sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting, these two aren’t here to solve problems—they’re here to talk about them… loudly, passionately, and often without Googling first. Whether they’re ranting, reminiscing, or completely going off the rails, their friendship is the heart of the show—and the reason you’ll feel like you’re right there in the conversation. Tune in to I Shake My Head for laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred chats that prove midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s just more material.

  1. Appetizer Angst, Hormones and Adult Lunches

    2D AGO

    Appetizer Angst, Hormones and Adult Lunches

    What even is an “adult lunch”? Is a frozen meal equal to a sandwich and do chips count as a side or the whole plan? Would you be annoyed if your doctor refused to test your hormones because you’re “not there yet”? Why do women still have to fight so hard to be heard even by other women? And appetizers…why is ordering them always this stressful? Is it too much to expect better-than-average, or are we doomed to appetizer angst forever? Meanwhile, Lisa and Sam go head-to-head over their out-of-control digital lives. Inbox at 90%, storage full, who's actually going to delete something first? Or will “snack and scroll” win again Plus where are women over 40 supposed to shop? Everything is either too young, too frumpy, or mysteriously cropped. Are we going classy, comfy…or quietly giving up? And one more thing who decided double-flushing in public bathrooms is optional? Because…absolutely not. If you’ve ever questioned modern life, your wardrobe, or your lunch choices—this episode is for you. Expect relationship roasts, wardrobe woes, snack debates, and plenty of midlife head-shaking from Lisa and Sam.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  2. Pale Ankles & Salty Snacks: A Canadian Survival Guide

    APR 24

    Pale Ankles & Salty Snacks: A Canadian Survival Guide

    Is spring really a season, or just a mindset? Is it finally time to liberate your ankles from winter boots even if there’s 20 centimeters of snow on the way? Could baring your blindingly white limbs in April count as an act of optimism or just stubbornness? Are salty snacks like Hawkins Cheezies a Prairie rite of passage or just a regret-filled crunch? Do you believe anyone actually likes hickory sticks, or are we all just haunted by salty snack trauma? Is it mansplaining, sheplaining, or just a game of “who can repeat themselves the most times before someone explodes"? Why are TV commercials deafeningly loud, and should slide-in shoes really be a lifestyle goal? Who makes the best chili, and could being roommates with your best friend end in disaster? Ready to shake your head at merging lane cheaters, TV volume traps, the unfathomable number of fast food favorites, and why the only peace prize you’ll ever see is one you make yourself at the trophy shop? Grab some Hawkins Cheezies (regret included), join Lisa and Sam for tales of misadventure, awkward optimism, and the relentless pursuit of the world’s best pull-on pants. It’s 501 episodes of laughter, mild chaos, and head-shaking—because friends, this is “I Shake My Head.” Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m

  3. APR 17

    500 Episodes of Judgement, Sass & Laughter

    What makes a friendship last 500 episodes, twisted honesty or relentless mockery? Will Lisa and Sam ever agree on anything and are they just saying what everyone else is thinking (but not brave enough to admit)? Will arguing about the pronunciation of "chipotle" or "tankini" ever resolve, or is that just another chapter in the saga of Lisa vs Samantha? Are you more of a pop culture fanatic like Sam, or just weirdly obsessed with God’s D-list like Lisa? Is having fake food allergies grounds for public shaming, or just another dinner out with friends? Can two people drive across Canada together and still want to speak? How many times have you tried to pass off "mushroom dislike" as a life-threatening allergy? Do you secretly judge people wearing too-small Crocs, or are you too busy singing about pink tassel boots in the parking lot? Did the Shapermint challenge have Lisa and Sam eating crow? Ever realized you have a favorite stove burner and questioned your life choices? Is it normal to trust your front left burner more than the back ones or is that just Lisa?  Listen to shout outs from OG fans, questionable menu updates and reminders that real friendship means riffing on everything from wings to wing-persons. Tune in to this milestone 500th episode for all the hilarious observations, feisty debates and a big ol’ SWOT analysis of why this perfectly imperfect friendship works. And remember, if you need a reminder that life is unpredictable, chaotic, and worth laughing at, these are your girls. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 37m
  4. Lazy Shoes, Cheap Bananas & Ridiculous Menus

    APR 10

    Lazy Shoes, Cheap Bananas & Ridiculous Menus

    Are bananas suspiciously immune to inflation, or just nature’s favorite budget-friendly fruit? Is it time to launch a banana conspiracy theory, or should we just be grateful for a cheap snack? Should you embrace the family pack of bananas, or break them up and risk bad banana karma? Are you ready to slip into your shoes hands-free, or will you tip over like Humpty Dumpty trying out those Skechers step-ins? What exactly is Quirkle and will it end friendships faster than a heated game of Skip-Bo? Do massive restaurant menus mean flavor galore, or months-old chicken cordon bleu lurking in the kitchen? Does the thought of a hotel’s white duvet cover keep you up at night, or do you blissfully ignore whatever happened pre-check-in? Are public bathroom soap dispensers the cleanest thing in sight, or is old-school towel rolling the real MVP? Are grandparents getting cooler, or are the days of clutch purses and secret candies gone forever? Are you contemplating a future that involves flowy Mrs. Roper dresses or deadlifting to prolong your life, only to recall the bruised disappointment of a weighted hula hoop? Does a space launch make you wonder why astronauts have better WiFi than you at work, or how much weirder toilet technology gets at zero gravity? Should AI-generated Facebook reels be illegal when your feed skips the cats and serves up pure chaos? And since when does a short haircut come with a full personality assessment at the drive-thru? Tune in for laughter, relatable rants, and those classic “I shake my head” moments from Lisa and Sam because life's too funny, messy, and confusing not to share. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  5. Saucy Mayhem, Chip Clips & Unhinged Opinions

    APR 3

    Saucy Mayhem, Chip Clips & Unhinged Opinions

    Are you feeling lost in the barbecue sauce aisle? Has “Bold and Bossy” got you questioning your entire sauce identity? Is choosing a new condiment supposed to feel this stressful? Should you just settle for the tried and true or risk it with new and improved? Why are there so many types of mustards, milks, and relishes do we need this many choices? Are chip clips a sign of defeat because real heroes finish the whole bag, right? Is buying homemade chicken noodle soup from Facebook Marketplace a culinary adventure or simply a swift trip to “stranger danger”? Are you a hillbilly jeans trendsetter, or just frayed around the edges? Did Randy the guinea pig really become an infamous legend by escaping and knocking up a hundred of his closest lady friends?  Can you relate to springtime wardrobe confusion (is it coat season or rain slicker time for your pet)? When does “that’s fine” actually mean “run for cover”?  Tune in for laughter, relatable rants, and those classic “I shake my head” moments from Lisa and Sam because life's too funny, messy, and confusing not to share. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 18m
  6. Broken Boots, Hillbilly Jeans & Spa Day Squabbles

    MAR 27

    Broken Boots, Hillbilly Jeans & Spa Day Squabbles

    Have you ever panic-bought boots that now collect stylish office dust, while your favorite pair splits in half but still gets you through the day? Do your socks seem to change your mood, depending on whether they’re warm or damp? Do you dream of quitting winter boots mid-blizzard, only to recall the haunting shame of white ankles from spring's past? Lisa is threatening to manufacture another pair of hillbilly jeans, is that the wisest of choice? Can anyone imagine Lisa going for a spa day? She thinks it's about going for a sauna and a swim. Have you embraced your “elephant ass” and made peace with all the baggy and saggy bits? Why does food sometimes hurt—looking at you, dill pickle and jalapeño chips!  Do aches and pains make you wonder if it’s time for “Tylenol with the arthritis on it”? Why do people weaponize the words “feminist” and “liberal,” and have you Googled what they really mean? Have you ever received less-than-hot pancakes at breakfast and wondered why restaurants can’t get it right? Would you send your dish back like Samantha recommends, or simply shake your head at the disappointment, like Lisa? How do you feel about the phrase “damsel in distress”? Do Disney movies reinforce this trope, or is it just a product of cultural history? Tune in to I Shake My Head for relatable chaos, snack debates, and every Gen X memory you didn’t know you had plus the countdown to the 500th episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m
  7. Kegels, Food Fails & Gen X Memories

    MAR 20

    Kegels, Food Fails & Gen X Memories

    Is the sound of melting snow outside your office the Pavlovian bathroom trigger you never saw coming? Have you ever found yourself contemplating whether Kegels are a bladder workout, a ticket to youthful glory, or is the secret to conquering midlife just to “Kegel it away”.  Is Firehouse Subs worth all the hype, or is Samantha still stuck on its sweet bread? Have you ever bought no-name fruit cups only to regret your thrifty choices like Lisa?  Are school zones and speed limits a baffling concept because as a Gen Xer, didn’t we all just walk ourselves to kindergarten and hope for the best? Do you miss the days when counting back change was a basic life skill instead of a lost art?  Who would narrate your life, Morgan Freeman, Alanis Morrissette, or a hilariously foul-mouthed female comedian? Do you suffer through silent moments, or do you talk nonstop like Lisa because silence is just too awkward? Tune in to I Shake My Head for relatable chaos, snack debates, and every Gen X memory you didn’t know you had plus the countdown to the 500th episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  8. Fruit Cups, Bowling Shoe Nightmares & The Bro Code

    MAR 13

    Fruit Cups, Bowling Shoe Nightmares & The Bro Code

    Are you obsessed with fruit cups… or is it just the syrupy sugar you’re really after? Does your inner 9-year-old still sneak sugar whenever possible? And honestly, should fruit cups come in adult-sized portions, or are they forever stuck in the kids’ lunchbox lane? Do you side-eye bowling shoes, haunted by the ghosts of foot fungus past… or do you bring your own like a professional bowler? Is the bro code really stronger than the sisterhood, or are women just better at calling each other out? Are you here for daytime TV drama, hate-watching reality shows, and wondering why obvious lies make you irrationally angry? And be honest… is your biggest fear that God, Santa, or your late mom are somehow judging your bedroom decisions? Plus: the audacity of the mediocre man, the chaos of midlife overconfidence, and why some people can talk their way out of absolutely anything. Tune in for all these burning questions, a little midlife chaos, and a reminder that sometimes the only appropriate response to life is to shake your head. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network  Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead  Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
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Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the weekly podcast where best friends Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—partners in crime for over 20 years—take on life with zero filter. From midlife curveballs and Gen X throwbacks to hot takes on pop culture and the everyday nonsense most people keep to themselves, nothing is off-limits. Lisa and Sam turn real-life frustrations, random tangents, and “wait…what were we talking about?” moments into comedy gold. With sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting, these two aren’t here to solve problems—they’re here to talk about them… loudly, passionately, and often without Googling first. Whether they’re ranting, reminiscing, or completely going off the rails, their friendship is the heart of the show—and the reason you’ll feel like you’re right there in the conversation. Tune in to I Shake My Head for laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred chats that prove midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s just more material.

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