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. 6h ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Jun 19

    Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills

    Did you know putting on panties could land you in physio like, is there an age when your underwear should come with a warning label. And is there a secret instruction manual for midlife hips, or are we all just freestyle skating through our drawers, hoping gravity isn’t the enemy today? Lisa LOVES salmon. Bake it, grill it, cedar-plank it, she's in. But turn that beautiful piece of fish into a patty, slap it on a bun, and suddenly it's a hard no. A salmon burger is where she draws the line. Why take perfectly good salmon and compress it into a hockey puck?  Could someone explain why everyone’s putting devilled eggs inside dill pickles now? Did we lose a bet with the internet, or are pickles launching some kind of covert snack uprising? Is there some secret rivalry for event sweater snazziness at your office like, if your co-worker ups their game, do you immediately need a “dressy t-shirt,” or is it fine to just keep recycling your “generic black and white” like a true Canadian on a budget? Why does every burger photo look like a supermodel and then your smash burger shows up looking like it fell off the bus at Moose Jaw? And why are fast food joints sneaking thick-cut onions into everything?  Have you found yourself unable to commit to cleaning? Deciding that as long as your house looks clean, deep-clean feelings can totally wait until September? What’s the etiquette for holding the door for strangers? Are you a long door holder or a swift door slammer? Ready for more mayhem, oversharing, and the kind of laughter that makes you snort at the Shoppers checkout? Tune in to I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam where midlife gets roasted, the real talk never stops, and everyone’s invited to the chaos. Lisa and Sam are your ride-or-die for every awkward, relatable, and hilariously Canadian moment don’t miss out, friends! 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

    Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills

  7. Jun 12

    Quicksand, Ravioli & Irrational Fears

    Wait, so ravioli is just a mysterious little carb envelope? Are we supposed to risk our dinner on a pasta pillow of uncertainty and just trust what's inside? Why can't lasagna just be the truth-teller of the pasta world and why is gnocchi allowed to be potato AND pasta, was one carb not enough? Why did Gen X get saddled with the myth of daily quicksand emergencies and stop, drop, and roll patriotism, seriously, did anyone actually encounter either outside a rerun of MacGyver? Is your irrational fear of snakes in the toilet, or are you more worried about falling down stairs? Should we be challenging each other to an Oreo-off or sticking to our summer V8 cleanse dreams if only for half a day before the Timbits call our name? Have you ever been personally offended by the size or placement of the sanitary disposal bin in a public washroom? Are “discreet” pee panties really discreet, or just a crinkly lie? Do younger people calling you “sweetie” or “hun” make your eye twitch? What's more Gen X, paying with cash or still doing Saturday chores before you can play?  Which is worse: sweaty boobs or sweaty balls? Would you ever eat steak tartare, and did you ever actually use algebra after high school? Why do trendy salads make us work harder than assembling IKEA furniture, shouldn’t Cobb mean you can just eat it, not build it? If you’re nodding along or rage-laughing in traffic, this is your tribe! Join us on I Shake My Head, with Lisa and Sam, where we try not to manifest snake attacks, survive crinkly pee panties, and serve up midlife mayhem extra spicy. This episode has all the energy of chunky onions, pool noodles, and enough carb-on-carb crime to make Nona shake her rolling pin! Grab your V8, friends, and come roll your eyes right along with us! 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

    Quicksand, Ravioli & Irrational Fears

  8. Jun 5

    Midlife Meltdown, Dirty Sodas & Karen Carpenter

    Feeling one minor inconvenience away from losing your mind? Are you on the verge of becoming “that person” who loses it over ridiculous things? Has the buffering wheel on your computer ever made you feel personally attacked? Are middle-aged women everywhere about to band together and take over the world one broken grocery bag at a time? Is a “dirty soda” with cold foam the next big trend or simply a reason to say, “No thanks, I’ll just have a sip”? Can the Carpenters’ lyrics really be the answer to any bad day, or is “apple bottom jeans” now the official soundtrack of existential despair? If you could make one nasty habit socially acceptable, would it be the public sniff, the ceremonial burp, or are we crossing into “blow-your-nose-for-the-loves-of-all-that’s-holy” territory?  Have we officially graduated to a “f**k it” list, crossing off travel, passwords, and change with a triumphant wave of the hand? Is “man spreading” the male power pose or just a dominance display crowding our collective airplane armrest? Why do men get to air out their yellowed, crusty toes in the waiting room like it’s a right? Do they get a free pass for gnarly feet just because they can’t find the nail clippers, or did we miss a rule in the Canadian Constitution? Come hang out with “I Shake My Head,” let Lisa and Sam walk you through every ridiculous, unfiltered, and utterly Canadian midlife moment. This episode? Peak exasperation, maximum laughs—grab a donut, take your shoes off, and let’s do this together, friends. 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

    Midlife Meltdown, Dirty Sodas & Karen Carpenter
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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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