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. Crop Tops, Patio Creeping & Braless Freedom

    3d ago

    Crop Tops, Patio Creeping & Braless Freedom

    Is the return of wide-leg pants and crop tops helping you relive the glory (and fashion confusion) of the '90s, or just reminding you of those hefty brown velour couches and turquoise Navajo décor? Do you spy on passersby from your patio while cursing trucks that block your prime people-watching view only to realize you’re being watched, too? Craving frozen booze-infused gummies but unwilling to do the work should someone launch a pop-up from the liquor store parking lot? Is a bra optional over 50, or is the world just better when everything’s strapped in? Does talking about fossilized dinosaur eggs spiral into a philosophical debate about whether the Flintstones really were a documentary?  Are your taste buds evolving as you get older, or are you just eating too many dill pickle chips? Can you really quit hot dogs or is that summertime blasphemy? Are emojis especially the thumbs up and prayer hands really upsetting the younger generations, or do we just love minimizing conversation? Is sleep now a competitive sport with mouth tape and magnesium sprays, or can anyone just raw dog sleep anymore? And finally, if you only got one piece of modern technology, would you give up your phone, coffee maker, or both? It's the midlife crisis podcast where ice makers, tomato sandwiches, and government postcards all spark epic debates because in this zany world, you don’t just shake your head…you laugh until you cry! 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 14m
  2. Weather Obsessed: The New Midlife Personality

    May 22

    Weather Obsessed: The New Midlife Personality

    Have you developed a whole second midlife personality dedicated to weather commentary? Are you morphing into your 80-year-old dad, texting weather warnings nobody asked for? Will three different weather apps give you the answer you want, or can your sore hip predict storms better than radar? Is "Jessica" the new "Karen," and will pitiful "Peter" ever escape the ridicule? Are AI chatbots your therapist, assistant, and best friend, or just one more way to get questionable affirmations? Will pancakes ever dethrone French toast, or are you still team Belgian waffle? Why the sudden popularity of pickle pizza and when did cucumbers become celebrities? Would you rather keep your phone or your coffee pot forever, and is it actually a compliment if someone says, "You haven’t changed a bit"? Get ready for quippy confessions, generational debates, and the pure comedy that is daily friendship friction because when Lisa and Samantha stop shaking their heads, the world might actually make sense. But don’t bet on 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 14m
  3. Bruschetta, Boxed Wine And Stupid Mistakes

    May 15

    Bruschetta, Boxed Wine And Stupid Mistakes

    Have you ever realized an urgent bruschetta craving could qualify as a full-blown crisis? Is “bruschetta on the brain” a real condition—and should snack fixations come with emotional support? Do you judge wine drinkers by the glass, the bottle, or the pure chaos of box wine? (Especially the kind that tastes like a “UTI urine sample.”) Have you ever lost your keys, overpaid your credit card three times, then found comfort in a dusty Werther’s from the bottom of your desk basket? Are fruit cup seals designed to explode juice everywhere, or are we all just getting clumsier? Are you eating organ meats in 2026, or are you firmly Team KD and Pop Rocks Timbits—preferably the red ones? Has Miracle Whip changed, or are our middle-aged taste buds revolting? And would you ever order soup off Facebook Marketplace… or is that an immediate hard no? Is finding a burger that’s good but not too burgery the quest of our generation? And when did “girl-sized” become the ultimate food revolution? Can Facebook memories and AI bring back loved ones, or is it all getting a little creepy? And why is breakfast basically dessert pretending to be a meal? Tune in for food drama, nostalgic laughs, random debates, and proof that adulthood is mostly just surviving one ridiculous crisis at a time. Grab your friendship passes and a firecracker Timbit, and shake your head along 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

    1h 11m
  4. White Panties, Dolly Parton & Patio Season

    May 8

    White Panties, Dolly Parton & Patio Season

    Why do panties come in packages with one rogue white pair? Is it the ultimate confidence test or just a disaster waiting for a splash of coffee, a loose laugh, or a bad period day? Is Dolly Parton allowed to age, or do we all need her to outlive us? Does a patio "reward" still count if you come home dirtier than when you left? Do you puzzle over why cupcakes are forbidden breakfast when muffins are celebrated? Are grocery prices so high you’re now contemplating selling your poop for extra cash? Is it a weird game show where everyone's losing? Ever lost your cool at Tim Hortons because someone in line is reading the menu like it’s poetry? How many years of life does it take before you're officially allowed to shake your head—aggressively—in public lineups? Who do we have to petition to bring back potato skins and proper steak cuts at restaurants with side plates, not side glances? Are you mourning the end of the McDonald's self-serve pop era, even if you never actually refilled your drink? Grab your seat for I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam: exasperated lines, accidental fashion crimes, snarky wisdom, and snack confessions, all delivered with eye-rolling humor and roaring friendship. 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 8m
  5. Appetizer Angst, Hormones and Adult Lunches

    May 1

    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
  6. 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

  7. 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
  8. 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

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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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