I SHAKE MY HEAD

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I SHAKE MY HEAD

Join Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—friends for over 20 years—on their weekly comedy podcast as they dive headfirst into the chaotic, hilarious world of middle age with no social filters. From menopausal rants and hot flash woes to nostalgic Gen X moments, they riff on everything from the absurdities of modern life to the daily frustrations most people keep to themselves. With unapologetic honesty, sharp wit, and a healthy dose of humor, Lisa and Sam break down everything that makes middle age both maddening and wildly entertaining. Whether they’re venting about life’s latest curveballs, celebrating their quirks, or poking fun at the absurdities of growing older, they offer candid, irreverent takes on it all. Tune in for laughter-filled, no-holds-barred conversations that prove the frustrations of life are way easier to handle with a side of humor and a good friend.

  1. Button Betrayal: MacGyver To The Rescue

    2 DAYS AGO

    Button Betrayal: MacGyver To The Rescue

    Ever have a pant button betray you mid-commute? Could you MacGyver your pants to stay in place with a carabiner clip? Are socks getting worse or is Lisa's big toe just that rebellious? Have you ever been shamed when buying a drugstore foundation? Does the addition of fur to a winter coat make it fancy? Are puzzles your go to for stress release? Trudeau is out does that mean American food is in? How do we feel about polyamory relationships trending in 2025, too much work? Could Lisa and Sam be the new co-hosts that take over for Hoda? Is it time to safeguard the music of our young adulthood? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 21m
  2. Tastes Like Taint, Gyno Prep & GenX Survival

    JAN 3

    Tastes Like Taint, Gyno Prep & GenX Survival

    Lisa has decided that 2025 is the year of new descriptive words. Her newfound love is for the fun word 'taint'. Is it an unspeakable delight or the worst word to use in any sentence? Do gynecologists judge your grooming? Is GenX the worst generation or could we be the key to others survival? Ginger snaps and gingerbread cookies baked goods with a twist? Would you tell the PM to f@#k off if he showed up to your ski hill? Are Uggs and Mary-Janes trends we need to get on board with? Are New Year's resolutions worth making or a waste of time? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 21m
  3. Menopausal Smells, QR Code Hatred & Delusional Declarations

    12/27/2024

    Menopausal Smells, QR Code Hatred & Delusional Declarations

    Does Lisa really think she can be a chef, a steel forger and now a renovation expert? Yes, she confidently declared she could be the next "Property Sister"? Do you share our thoughts on navigating a box of chocolates with a QR code instead of a map? Have you ever overcome a weird habit like Lisa's aversion to pouring fresh coffee into a used cup? Is sticking chewing gum under a table nostalgic or just a nasty childhood habit? Are you on God's "B List" or potential "C List"? Will humour be the best way to tackle "old people smells" or do we just need hygiene on a stick? Will you go into 2025 using this new mantra "my mind is stronger than my body" to cope with heat issues? Is it time to ditch all those items that no longer serve you? Are you resistant to the commercialization of Chia Pets? Would you wash your bananas before eating them? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  4. The 80s Dexatrim Diet: Full Speed Ahead

    12/20/2024

    The 80s Dexatrim Diet: Full Speed Ahead

    Remember in the 80s when you could buy speed in pill form...oh those Dexatrim days. Have you ever questioned why Hickory Farms has non-refrigerated meats and cheese? Is Lisa in menopause denial? Why aren't hairy women as accepted as hairy men? Should couples embrace the 50s sleeping trend of separate beds? Is it time for slip on skecher pants? Is wearing a bra to bed totally over the top? Should Lisa make clearing out her 68,000 yahoo emails her New Year's resolution? Would you dare to use diaper rash cream as a night cream? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  5. Gods B List: A Spiritual Shortcut With A Side Of Judgement

    12/13/2024

    Gods B List: A Spiritual Shortcut With A Side Of Judgement

    Do you think God has a B list? Lisa is worried she is on it and hopes there might be a spiritual shortcut to the Alist. How do you navigate those awkward moments when you can't recall a familiar face's name but then overcompensate once it clicks? Has Lisa accidentally started the micro bang trend of 2025? Have you ever used a panty liner under your toque or hat? Would you join Lisa in watching nude pickleball? She's running the nudist colony and has a lot of rules, especially around dining? Does the taste of Cream of Wheat or oatmeal with brown sugar bring you back to your childhood? If we couldn't be Taylor Swift why couldn't we at least be part of her crew? Does a tree skirt make you an adult? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m
  6. Hooters Intrigue: Lisa Dares And Sam Despairs

    12/06/2024

    Hooters Intrigue: Lisa Dares And Sam Despairs

    Are you going to Hooters for the wings or the experience? Lisa dares to try it and Sam is desperate not to! Why aren't we like Taylor Swift? Is it genetics or laziness thate keeps us from being them? Should we be checking in with Jesus a bit more often? Are white underwear the reminder we need to wipe with confidence? Will you do the "white panty challenge"? Do you catch yourself saying "I'm my mothers daughter"? Do you feel outsmarted by wordle? Would you hold a business meeting in a sauna? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  7. Poop Shake, Generational Quirks and Divine Debates

    11/29/2024

    Poop Shake, Generational Quirks and Divine Debates

    Would you try the new tik tok Poop Shake to lose a few pounds? Lisa feels this is in her wheelhouse, cause she can poop! Is there a generational divide when it comes to wooden vs plastic utensils? How's your 2025 shaping up, is it time to talk to Linda at Magic of Astrology? Lisa learns she is going to be divinely gifted with an addition which leads her to wonder, who is God's Mom? Do you cherry pick the best oranges and break up banana bunches? Does society really care if Kelly Ripas hair is a little too grey? Are we ready to be judged by our garbage habits? What's the deal with P. Diddys bail? Will Lisa be reunited with the McRib before the end of the year? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candor and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m
  8. Swiftie Scams, Midlife Mayhems and Santa's Background Check

    11/22/2024

    Swiftie Scams, Midlife Mayhems and Santa's Background Check

    Kindness did not find its way to a few Toronto swifties who went ticketless. Would you fall prey to a ticket scam? Is anyone else experiencing the 34 possible symptoms of menopause? Do you shake your head at icy windshields? Is anyone else besides Lisa concerned about who gets hired as the mall Santa? Does a good supper and a comfy chair create the perfect naptime? Would you still be friends with your bestie if they did jail time? Is it a dollar store DIY Christmas? Coffee Mate chemical hot zone or just Lisa's favourite creamer? Brace yourselves for hilarious debates, unexpected candour and get ready to shake your head! Because sometimes reality is stranger and funnier than fiction! Big news! We are taking I Shake My Head on the road and we need your help! A one-time donation to our Kickstarter will fund shows, venues and equipment. For more information click on the link: http://kck.st/4hMwLNb If you love what you hear you can support the podcast by following the links below! 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 www.teepublic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
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Join Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—friends for over 20 years—on their weekly comedy podcast as they dive headfirst into the chaotic, hilarious world of middle age with no social filters. From menopausal rants and hot flash woes to nostalgic Gen X moments, they riff on everything from the absurdities of modern life to the daily frustrations most people keep to themselves. With unapologetic honesty, sharp wit, and a healthy dose of humor, Lisa and Sam break down everything that makes middle age both maddening and wildly entertaining. Whether they’re venting about life’s latest curveballs, celebrating their quirks, or poking fun at the absurdities of growing older, they offer candid, irreverent takes on it all. Tune in for laughter-filled, no-holds-barred conversations that prove the frustrations of life are way easier to handle with a side of humor and a good friend.

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