I SHAKE MY HEAD

Women in Media Network
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  • 4.5 (40)
  • Stand-Up
  • Updated Weekly

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. 2d ago

    Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs

    Why is it always the middle seat people who become armrest renegades do the rules of air travel mean nothing anymore? Has your bond with ChatGPT reached slightly scary heights, and did you just admit it’s a better friend than most humans? And does anyone else wonder if you’ll wake up one day to your friend introducing their virtual pal as the next big thing in the friend group chat? Since when did trying every ice cream sample become an Olympic sport like are you competing for gold in Tiger Tiger-tasting, or just determined to make everyone else stand behind your cone indecision for twenty minutes? Why do some animals get to be adorable and others end up on the ugly list? Was God just mixing things up for fun? Do you ever wonder how graffiti ends up on the outside of a bridge, and are you more impressed by the art or their daring acrobatics? Have Meta glasses crossed from cool tech to creepy territory, and is society giving us way too many choices are Gen Xers to blame for anxiety overload? Is “calm your t**s” the most cringe phrase out there, or do you have your own word aversions? Think you’ve got answers or just want to laugh with us? Tune in to I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam, where two Canadian gals ask the questions you never thought to Google and say what everyone’s thinking but probably shouldn’t. Come shake your head with us, friends because life’s too short for dry pretzels and middle-seat shenanigans! 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

    Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs

  2. Aug 7

    Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows

    Is fudging your step count in your head a sign of creative genius or simply self-delusion at its finest? Can solo car concerts uncover your hidden inner rockstar, or are you simply harmonizing (badly) with Tommy Tutone and the Lord as your only audience? Is there such a thing as a “perfect note” or are we still chasing that mythical high from one fluke karaoke moment? Why are people wearing neck pillows through the airport like it’s a fashion statement? And would you ever ride a suitcase that follows you around, Roomba-style? Can you trust the family recipe to turn out right, or are Gen X moms keeping culinary secrets on purpose? Are you ready for the next trendy food combo spicy fruit, anyone? Broccolini as fall’s must-have veggie who saw that coming? Is singing “Happy Birthday” in a restaurant the ultimate embarrassment or is it just dated hoopla? From viral croissant-ice cream hacks to the value of delegating and the nostalgia of Red Rover and dodgeball, this episode dives into the absurdities of everyday life. Tune in for the laughs, questionable advice, and a celebration of the little things (like cherry tomatoes in salads) that have us all shaking our heads. 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

    Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows

  3. Jul 31

    Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food

    Is hauling around a giant water bottle now society’s loudest status symbol? Have you ever considered carrying one empty just to fit in, only to worry people would notice you’re faking your hydration? Could you pass the “don’t eat anything served through a window” diet, or do you secretly love “window food” just as it is? What’s your stance on messy lawns and the metaphorical bush do you “trim” for society or dance to the beat of your own weed-whacker? Is the exhaustion real after coming back from vacation, or are you just too good at doing nothing to snap back to real life? Have you tried the viral TikTok Frutees ice cream bars—are they as addictive as people say, or is summer just an excuse for endless treats? Will tart cherry juice actually help you sleep, or is TikTok just trolling another wellness trend? Can we talk about “sharking” the revolting TikTok trend that’s more disturbing than anything you’ve seen before and why does it always come back to needing a good public service announcement for the men of the world? Ready for viral TikTok ice cream confessions, philosophical debates on chocolate bar quality, fierce opinions on Clay Aiken covering ’80s anthems, and a crash course in defending (or abolishing) summer desserts? Will cutting your own T-shirt neckline unlock a new fashion frontier, or is that peril best delegated to your least judgmental friend? Tune in for sharp wit, heartfelt oversharing, and a weekly nudge to shake your head (and probably laugh out loud) at the ongoing absurdity 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.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food

  4. Jul 24

    Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns

    If potatoes are just vessels, does that mean a loaded baked potato is really just a cheesy, bacon-y salad bowl like, should we be asking for salad dressing on the side too? Were we all brainwashed into accepting QR code menus, is it really hospitality if you’re hunched over your phone squinting at appetizers with your data draining faster than your will to tip? Is packing for vacation just saying "let’s throw buns in a bag and pray nothing goes moldy," and does fighting over who makes coffee count as the ultimate Canadian bonding ritual? Is it just us, or do women actually binge true crime to learn how not to be murdered, and did every stalker doc leave you wondering why the scariest plot twist was women being the stalkers? And, seriously, who names candles “Smoky Sadness” ? Are we buying fragrances or setting up for a therapy session? If privacy had a scent, would it reek of introversion and maple syrup, or just “smells like let’s not talk”? If you’ve ever side-eyed a regifted candle or wondered why Canadian Uber rides include surprise Tim’s runs, you’re gonna want to tune in. Come shake your head with Lisa and Sam a little bit chaotic, a little bit nosy, all real on I Shake My Head, the podcast where midlife madness is totally normal and laughing through it all is a must. Grab your seat, grab your chapstick, and join the fun! 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

    Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns

  5. Jul 17

    Arm Flaps, Hotel Eggs & KFC Letdown

    Why is it that you can leave the house feeling like a million bucks, but the second you catch your reflection sideways in a grocery store freezer door, it's like bam who invited the arm flap to the party? Was there ever a meal more fraught with betrayal than hotel scrambled eggs pretending to be luxury? Why do mediocre eggs taste five-star when you’re shoehorned into a lobby chair with limp sausage beside you and a cup of “free” coffee? Can we talk about KFC nostalgia for a second—when did finger-lickin’ good turn into finger-lickin’ disappointment, and why does co-op chicken suddenly taste like a religious experience? Is it just us, or did they lose the actual Colonel’s recipe and now the secret is just...grease? Is dim sum an adventure in dumplings or a stress test in unfamiliar textures? Did you ever wonder if your problem with bathing suits is really about rogue foam cups, or is it simply life in the big-busted lane? Is there a conspiracy brewing in the design of low, low, low public toilets, or is it just gravity reminding you you're 57? Can you remember a birthday without Facebook, or is every annual notification a lifeline to friendship? Stirrup pants, neon knit, shoulder pads, and bell bottoms are these fashion nightmares or evidence that you’ve survived the wildest wardrobe decades? From root beer floats to water shoes, from pre-vacation fights to post-vacation bandages, one key theme rises above: shake your head, laugh at the mayhem, and savor the joys and absurdities of life, arm flap and all, with 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

    Arm Flaps, Hotel Eggs & KFC Letdown

  6. Jul 10

    Toaster Strudel, Painted Toes & Elevator Judgement

    Are toaster strudels a legitimate emotional support food, or just a fleeting phase? Can breakfast pastries really be considered a hobby or even a masterpiece? Do your toes disappear when you try a new polish color, and would you ever make a million selling feet pics? Do you shake your head at people who can't exit elevators efficiently, or those who overshare in awkward public spaces? Is filming every real-life intimate moment for reality TV a step too far, and is watching couples on boats getting frisky really what you signed up for? Did a headline about a pastor “sucking out demons” leave you gasping or giggling? Are you side-eyeing Adam Sandler officiating celebrity weddings while eating leftover Taylor Swift pastries? Does small talk in the grocery checkout drive you crazy, and does coffee after supper push you into full-on “old person mode”? And just what do fish do if they get thirsty are these the questions that keep you up at 3 a.m. too? Join the laughter, the side-eye, the mismatched bagels, memories of Girl Guide cookies and nap-induced narcolepsy. Tune in for all this and more laughing, venting, questioning, and always shaking your head at life’s most 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

    Toaster Strudel, Painted Toes & Elevator Judgement

  7. Jul 3

    Midnight Peeing, Purse Shame & Receipt Hoarding

    Ever reach your breaking point with your purse? Why does your handbag become a black hole the second you're at the grocery checkout? Is it stuffed with crumpled receipts, rogue lip balm, and mystery mints or are you one of those annoyingly organized people? Why does waking up to pee every hour suddenly feel like an Olympic event? Who put your bladder on the midnight shift, and why can't tea just be comforting instead of a full-blown diuretic? Are your hands and neck aging faster than your face? Is dim sum only for brunch? Why are couch naps elite but bedtime sleep impossible? And when did getting out of a tankini become a full-body workout? This week, Lisa and Sam are talking about purse shame, midnight peeing, aging, dim sum debates, closet clutter, summer struggles, Clay Aiken, and one revenge story that proves some people should never be underestimated. If you love relatable conversations, ridiculous tangents, and laughing at the chaos of everyday life, this episode is for you.  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

    Midnight Peeing, Purse Shame & Receipt Hoarding

  8. Jun 26

    Sour Candy Regrets, Gorilla Glue & Tankini Trauma

    Can eating too many sour candies actually break your tongue, or are you team “powered through the pain” like Lisa? Is the real tragedy a red tongue, or having a friend who refuses to show proper sympathy unless, of course, you need someone to point out it’s all your own fault? Who posts those pictures to Facebook with pants still on and expects applause? Can anyone explain the tankini dilemma. How are you supposed to get it off without dislocating a shoulder, and why do we always need a friend to help us hike up our straps so the “girls” don’t take a tumble on the way to the lake? If you caught your spouse cheating, would you gorilla glue their butt cheeks together? Why aren’t we more afraid of mosquitoes, the world’s deadliest creature? Is ramen really a soup or just cheesy noodles in disguise, and should KD ever become anything but classic mac and cheese? Should the theme song of a beloved Gen X classic like The Littlest Hobo ever be changed, or is nothing sacred anymore? Are kids today doing more at age five than you ever did, or are we just pining for some good old-fashioned common sense? Are “moody bitches” really just telling it like it is, or should everyone admit that nobody can be rainbows all the time? Why do birth rates keep dropping, is it too much phone time, or are we all just happily under-babied? For all these pressing questions and to witness some classic Canadian nostalgia, social commentary, and seriously petty snack debates tune in for laughter, friendly mockery, and plenty of reasons to keep shaking your head at life’s never-ending parade of WTF 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

    Sour Candy Regrets, Gorilla Glue & Tankini Trauma
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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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