I SHAKE MY HEAD

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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!

  1. Fashion Flops, Shankle Season and Misguided Compliments

    5 HRS AGO

    Fashion Flops, Shankle Season and Misguided Compliments

    Are you mystified by the cult of the shankle those brave ankles emerging prematurely at the first hint of spring? Can midlife women find a place to shop when everything is cropped and caters to the under-25 crowd? Is plaid ever a good look, or do you feel like an accidental lumberjack in the changing room? Is “you’re aging well” ever actually a compliment, or is the audacity too much to bear? Is your snack routine leading you to crunchy disappointment? Lisa dives into her love-hate relationship with creamy dill veggie chips. Are they really healthier, or just a caloric trick in a “healthy” package? Lisa has questions about egg yolk and whether humans should worry about the color (and smell) of their own poop. Is sending “per my last email” just a passive-aggressive way to get people’s attention or the best tool in your Monday morning arsenal? Which retro insults do you want to bring back: twerp, scallywag, or the ever controversial twat-waffle? Join Lisa and Sam for hilarious banter, surprising revelations, and the honest truth about surviving midlife fashion, food, and friendship all while shaking your head at the absurdities of everyday life. 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

    58 min
  2. Bras, Pleated Pants And The Audacity Of It All

    JAN 30

    Bras, Pleated Pants And The Audacity Of It All

    Is your bra secretly plotting the course of your entire day, transforming from trusted friend to rib-crushing adversary before lunch? When exactly did weekend comfort boil down to finding the least mean-spirited bra in the drawer? Could men survive the daily struggle of strapping into something supportive and tight for 12 hours? Why do front pleats, bell bottoms, and neon keep coming, and is Samantha right to warn Lisa against making a pleated pants comeback? Sam is calling out the audacity of men taking credit where none was due and squeezing out the women who were the ones making history. Are you and your BFF spiraling into irreconcilable TV incompatibility over “The Pit” and “Chicken Sisters”? Are you also checking your look from every angle before heading out, curious if your “gobble” is gobbling unevenly? Can you spot fake teeth or fake eyelashes, and do you believe anyone’s ever been fooled by a perfect uniboob? Are 4,000 or 6,000 celebrity “conquests” fascinating or just disgusting, and why do women get shamed while men get crowned “studs”? Why was there carpet in the kitchen AND bathroom in the 70s, and how did we not notice the smell? Join us for laughs, nostalgic tangents, tiny annoyances, and real talk on everything from slipper allegiances to pleat fashion crises. It’s another episode with Lisa and Samantha where the only guarantee is you’ll find yourself shaking your head and loving every minute of it. 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 2m
  3. Questionable Hygiene, Steak Regrets and Midlife Rants

    JAN 23

    Questionable Hygiene, Steak Regrets and Midlife Rants

    Do you question society’s hygiene habits? Is midlife really just about hating change, or is it about finding perfection in the same old experiences? Could your steak disappointment actually be a sign of maturity? Are you baffled by new bathroom behaviors—why are there four girls in one stall, and is it drugs or treats? Can you really trust squirrels, and have you ever refused to lend out a single one of your 500 cookbooks? Do you obsessively check the weather app like Lisa, or have you reached the age where every ache and pain means you’re moving to Tylenol Arthritis? Do signs that say “Don’t flush your tampons” make you ponder the state of humanity, or do you question why “No shirt, no shoes, no service” needs to exist at all? How do you feel about world leaders who act like they’re playing Monopoly with actual countries, or new laws that sound straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale? Are you scandalized by people who don’t rinse the peanut butter knife before dipping it in the jam, or do you live on the edge like Samantha? How would you curate a Gen X time capsule, United Colors of Benetton or Ocean Pacific, Pop Rocks or Fun Dip? And just how many more winged celebrity tributes will creep you out on Instagram?  Join us on our socials, subscribe to the podcast and celebrate your quirks because everyone’s invited to the party (as long as you bring your own soap on a rope and clean your knife). 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 6m
  4. Midlife Madness: Fake Teeth, French Onion Soup & Impatience

    JAN 16

    Midlife Madness: Fake Teeth, French Onion Soup & Impatience

    Is impatience really just a desire for efficiency, or is Lisa in denial about her lack of patience? Do you get annoyed by slow elevators, drive-throughs that don't zigzag fast enough, or people who don't reply right away? Is it really being a “Karen” to want your new teeth just right, or is Lisa getting kicked out of the denturist's office for demanding perfection? Can refusing to appreciate French onion soup really divide friendships? Are book people annoyingly braggy about their TBR piles? Is it time for midlife women everywhere to finally take a stand, call out rudeness, and tell folks to “sit down and shut up”? Are you fed up with every daily task needing a new app, or do you embrace the future of smartphone technology? Is “because I said so” truly the unbeatable trump card in arguments, and should parents everywhere bring it back as the ultimate conversation stopper? Do you have a secret hang-up about refusing to finish milk, pop, or coffee down to the last drop, or is Lisa alone in her bottom-of-the-bottle paranoia? Is the male version of Karen actually a David or a Dan, and do you believe male coworkers deserve their own meme status? Should all food be takeout, or has Uber Eats gone too far?  Tune in for all these head-shaking questions, plus listener shout-outs, cookie debates, and more hilarious midlife reminders to keep shaking your head at life’s quirks! 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 9m
  5. Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion

    JAN 9

    Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion

    Is there really such a thing as "manageable meat," or is Lisa's quest for the perfect bacon just another midlife crusade? Do you find yourself lost between crispy and softly cooked bacon and wish there was a word for the glorious middle ground? Are you mourning the era when MTV closed out with “Video Killed the Radio Star,” while Gen Xers everywhere lament the days of surprise playlists and recorded VHS tapes? Are you tired of January stretching on for what feels like 100 days, and do you also need a timeout from midlife's endless complaints, like peach fuzz and eternally dry elbows? Are back pockets essential to your pants happiness, or do you fall for the fake-pocket trap? Does the audacity of men’s comments ever make you want to shake your head, or are you a professional at showing them the "sure" face? Would you take part in a class-action lawsuit against the McRib, or are you with Lisa in her undying love for that mysterious pressed meat? Is popcorn getting far too complicated with all those flavor shakers, or are you a butter purist at heart? Are you on the hunt for the perfect cookie like Lisa—or has Mr. Christie’s shrinking Oreos left you bitter? What movies do you love rewatching, and does “moistness” truly make or break your favorite cake? Tune in to this week's salty, sassy, and midlifey episode of I Shake My Head, where Lisa and Sam tackle the quirks of meaty dilemmas, midlife exhaustion, pop culture throwbacks, snack wars, and all the little moments that make you shake your head and laugh at life. 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
  6. Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems

    JAN 2

    Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems

    Could baskets be the magic cure for chaos, or are they just Lisa’s latest “organized pile” in disguise? Is buying bins truly the first step, or only wishful thinking before delegating the heavy lifting to an imaginary sidekick? Who really believes an email from a psychic who knows your exact birth date but still needs you to “click pay now” to unlock your destiny and why is Lisa so convinced her fate is 400 years in the making? Can a New Year’s no sugar resolution survive if every single sweet donut sprinkles, a spoonful in coffee, or even the extra shake on cereal is suddenly “necessary”? Is menopause really just an endless bout of itchiness, and do oatmeal baths cure everything including friendship squabbles about body lotion and vitamin D? When pajamas go from under the pillow as a kid to big, ugly, “voluminous” comfort as an adult, is it liberation or just the new cool? What did Gen X really survive, feral childhoods, helmetless bike rides, and the ultimate parental tough love? Can “k” in a text actually ruin your day, or is that just a symptom of the trigger-happy next generation? Join Lisa and Sam for organized chaos, psychic nonsense, sugar dilemmas, and the gen-x wisdom you didn’t know you needed. Come for the laughs; stay for the head shakes! 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 13m
  7. Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates

    2025-12-26

    Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates

    Should you scratch an itch in public, or are you with Lisa and Samantha in championing the “cross your legs and pray” maneuver? Are warning colors like Code Yellow and Code Orange making winter more dramatic than necessary, or would you rather just call it “cold” and move on? There are several heated discussions around breakfast stipulations, pizza toppings and the kiss cam fiasco. How does one survive the emotional minefield of appliance gifts, and can a birdhouse ever say “I love you”? Is Hickory Farms the unsung holiday hero, or a box of warm cheese better left in the mall kiosk? Is zen really achievable if you can’t sit still for five seconds, or is it just code for nap time? Did a one-word review calling an episode “stupid” just perfectly sum up the anti-stress, anti-serious, hilariously judgmental vibe Lisa and Samantha serve up each week? Tune in to I Shake My Head for snarky friendship, relatable food fights, pop culture hot takes, and their take on life’s everyday stupid moments! 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 3m
  8. Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift

    2025-12-19

    Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift

    Is your texting thumb your own personal MVP and have you ever experienced the catastrophic downfall that comes with a microscopic sliver? Could it bench your whole hand for a day, forcing you to re-examine your double-thumb texting identity? Does Lisa have what it takes to follow through with new resolutions like giving up “unnecessary sugar,” judging coworkers’ lunches and being an “accidental jerk”? Have you ever wondered if Taylor Swift’s tour docu-series could actually boost your moral fiber? Are billionaires greedy, or do we still celebrate women like Taylor Swift for smashing records and paying her crew handsomely? When it comes to remakes, does anyone truly need another Anaconda movie with Paul Rudd and Jack Black? Do you nap with the lights on to trick your brain into thinking it's not bedtime? Will Google ever truly make us smarter, and is ChatGPT really just a reflection of your own life choices? Ugly Christmas sweaters, festive tradition or cringe-worthy cliché? Will emojis ever replace the classic dot-dot-dot in our texts, and why does mascara promise you the lashes you know you’ll never have? Tune in for all of this and more with Lisa and Samantha, a rollicking ride through everyday annoyances, modern dilemmas, and ruthless self-reflection, wrapped up in laughter, and the unwavering mantra to keep shaking your head at life’s ridiculous moments. 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 19m
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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!

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