I SHAKE MY HEAD
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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The Butchered Bagel
Lisa needs a problem solved and it has to do with bagels. She likes some of them but feels pressured to like all of them. Sam does her best to walk Lisa through her angst but it goes in a different direction when they discuss savory or sweet. That's ...
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Dear Buffet!
Sam thinks she might need a buffet in her life and that leads them to go down memory lane about the classy, trashy, and fancy buffets! It was always about the many options of food all brought together in one place! However, Sam believes the salad ba...
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Swallow or Spit?
It's been a bit of a week for Lisa having the difficult decision to swallow or spit...her scalding coffee! I bet you thought it was something different, Sam did! Lisa claims it was so hot it hurt her heart! Sam is holding her forehead due to Lisa's g...
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They Seem Too Booty!
Lisa is having all types of issues with her winter wardrobe but her boots being too booty, well that just makes no sense! Sam gets corrected on how she is pronouncing booty and Lisa feels Sam is part of her boot problem. What?! Lisa starts singing a ...
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A No Win World?!
Lisa has finally realized she is living in a no win world when it comes to breakfast?! She confesses to being in a breakfast choice spiral! However, croissants and chocolate bars are sustaining her but this has Sam questioning why she still has a muf...
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Feels Like A Hug!?
Lisa is stirring up a hornets nest with crazy talk about french fries but that gets derailed when they disagree on what is classified as fast food. Lisa believes food court food is different than drive thru food just because of a window! Sam disagree...
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It‘s Undignified!
**Hey friends of the patreon there is a little something extra at the end!Lisa has put her foot down and declared burgers undignified! She sites unruly lettuce, slippery tomatoes and the drippy sauces as the culprits! Sam being Sam asks if a restaur...
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Let Me Train You!
Lisa asks if Sam has ever wanted a punching bag. This reveals a life long dream of Sam wanting to learn how to box or kick box. Lisa is all for it if she can train her cause she's watched all the Rocky’s! Sam isn't sure that's enough credentials to b...
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It‘s A Must Have!
According to Lisa the go to item for fall is....garlic cheesy bread! It pairs well with all fall foods and it's even making an appearance at the Boom Baby Bakery! The ladies then declare they will go on the hunt for the best garlic cheesy bread in Sa...
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I‘m In Love!
There's a new love in Lisa's life and it's a butter croissant from Starbucks! It's a deeper kind of love and she is all in! Mmmm...that buttery hug! With September rolling in Lisa feels like changing things up with a new introduction to the podcast. ...
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MY Spirit Animal?
**Hey friends of the patreon there is a little something extra at the end just for you!When you go to your hairdresser do you get a long cut? No? Lisa does and she is wondering why no one noticed her new long cut with bangs! The delusion is real fol...
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Eating For Two?
The ladies are a day late and Lisa thinks their mojo is off! Lisa needs a friend and Sam needs to clarify if this is an HHG thing or a Sam thing before committing to helping. Lisa is experiencing a midlife crisis, she thinks she might be eating for t...
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It All Goes Back?
They're baaaacckkk!! Yes, Lisa and Sam survived their lake vacay! However, it almost derailed due to buns! How do buns ruin a vacation you ask! Well, if you're Lisa you reject the grocery store based on the due date of said buns and immediately put e...
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Our Best For You!
The ladies are on vacay but don't panic, they asked John the editor to put together some of their funny moments, past and present! However, before going into the clips, Lisa and Sam predict the level of burn/tan they will achieve on vacation, Lisa's ...
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Yes, That Laurie Gelman!
OMG!! Lisa and Sam interviewed Laurie Gelman! Yes, that Laurie Gelman! She came to chat about her newest release, Yoga Pant Nation! The ladies got her to play their favorite game, This or That and she gave them an exclusive!! What!! Sam is excited ab...
83 min
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She Reads To Me
It's a momentous occasion, Lisa has found a book to read/listen to! Laurie Gelman is personally reading(via an audiobook) to Lisa her book Yoga Pant Nation. Even better, she got Laurie to agree to come on our podcast! What!! So crazy!! Sam is sad ove...
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Where’s My Weenus?
Is your weenus hot? Well, first it's not what you think (not a penis) and when asked Lisa had to google because she didn't believe the HHG! John was helping the ladies record and driving him crazy like always! Lisa reassured John that they will stil...
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I Maced My Face!
Have you ever wondered what happens when you don't read the fine print, you mace your face! Lisa sprayed that spf with great gusto on her face and thus began the story of the broken eyes! They burned, they puffed up, they were sensitive to the sun an...
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It’s Like A Souffle
What does a waist slimmer have to do with a souffle? Well it's what your muffin top looks like when it does not stay tucked in! Right Lisa!? She spills the beans that they are looking ugly and Sam didn't want the cat let out of the bag! Sam claims to...
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Is This A Weed?
Sam confirms John held out and only just now ate his kryptonite, tapioca pudding. Sam's are swedish berries and for Lisa it's anything that will break her tongue! Yes, she got crazy with some dill pickles and cucumbers and vinegar. Dear garlic dill p...
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We Excel At...Nothing!!
What happens when one of your favorite 80's singers turns sixty? Well if you're Lisa and Sam, you immediately compare lives and decide you're a slacker! They have consistently done nothing decade after decade. Now that's maintaining!! Sam is free and...
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Hello Summer Donuts!!
We have uploaded a better verision of this episode! Sorry for any inconvience friends of the podcast!**There's a little extra at the end**Lisa and Sam are beyond excited that Krispy Kreme has made summer donuts!! They are light and fresh glazed mas...
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Prepared By Others!
**Extra content alert** Keep listening till the end!Big reveal this week on the podcast! Sam and Lisa admit to liking all things being prepared by others! This is more of a shock coming from Chef Lisa who swears she can cook....hmmm really? She feel...
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Not Mr. Freezie!
Sam thinks it's fantastic news that Mr. Freezies has been kicked to the curb and Lisa is taking it personally. Lisa stopped replying on Tuesday because she couldn't type through the tears! Good grief! She claims it's the Alf incident all over again! ...
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Not Mr. Freezie!
Sam thinks it's fantastic news that Mr. Freezies has been kicked to the curb and Lisa is taking it personally. Lisa stopped replying on Tuesday because she couldn't type through the tears! Good grief! She claims it's the Alf incident all over again! ...
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