I SHAKE MY HEAD
Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the hilarious weekly podcast hosted by Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—best friends for over 20 years. These two middle age women are tackling life with zero filters and a whole lot of humor! From menopausal rants and hot flash battles to nostalgic Gen X throwbacks, Lisa and Sam riff on everything from the absurdities of modern life and pop culture to the everyday frustrations that most people keep to themselves.
With sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and a dash of irreverence, they tackle it all, turning their conversations into pure comedy gold. Whether they're venting about life’s curveballs, celebrating their quirks, or laughing at the ridiculousness of it all, Lisa and Sam’s friendship shines through, making every episode feel like you're talking with your funniest, most relatable friends.
Tune in to I Shake My Head for laughter-filled, no-holds-barred chats that prove life’s frustrations are way easier to handle when you’ve got a great friend and a sense of humor!
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You Aren’t The Winner!
What do weird voices, Domino's pizza and magical mushrooms add up to, recording day! Yup, we are eating pizza and talking about alternative pizza toppings involving magic mushrooms and marijuana! Lisa says she's never done drugs and Sam pleads the fi...
66 min
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Five Days Too Many!
Listener alert! We are at the lake and had to go old school and recorded it directly to podbean. We are on day 4 of 5 days too many with each other and the cracks are beginning to show! It's been hot and sunny at the lake and we might be a bit fried ...
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Just 1 Not 2
*Disclaimer** Our audio sounds a bit off due to some recording issues but we hope that doesn't deter you from listening to it.** Friends of the podcast this is such a great episode...I mean every episode is good right, but we are excited to bring to ...
78 min
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You’d Be Annoying!
We were really looking forward to singing but John spoiled it by feeling better! It's probably for the best because Lisa is always off key! Lisa quickly admits to being a cookie monster. It's a cookie for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Her husband has ...
71 min
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Secrets Second Cousin?
We needed space so we decided to record apart again....is that a secret or a lie? You won't find out unless you listen to the podcast. Sa. confesses that she needed a vacation from her vacation and Lisa finally admits she burnt her feet because she c...
64 min
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A Six Hour Tour?
We needed a car break from each other after a three hour trip turned into a six hour trip there and back! Sam reveals that she cooked all weekend and Lisa tries to convince her that it was to help her shine. Ya right!! Sam outs Lisa because she broke...
73 min
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All You Need Is....
Friends of the podcast it's a different start to the podcast as John pulls one over on us and it’s hilarious! We start off chatting about my eventful Sunday and how different grad is in Saskatchewan compared to Ontario. This got us talking about ou...
72 min
283
She’s No Angel!
It's us again! Lisa feels a fight coming on due to unsettled weather! Sam shares her new drink of the summer, the Orange Julius Sparkler. Sam is the only one excited about it apparently. Lisa has to bring up my narly COVID toes! We don't agree on muc...
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Not Everyone Loves You!
Why do we use the phrase 'hump day' to describe Wednesday? Lisa isn't a fan of the word and doesn't really like the phrase 'dry hump' either. She doesn't care to know what it means but hey if you know it, share it! We start to argue about wearing SP...
80 min
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Hey Soul Sista!
We are back recording in Betty and it feels...awkward, hostile, like we were getting along better apart? Nahhh!! It's back to the good ole days of bickering back and forth! Ahh..it feels so right! Lisa has already put in a full week of activities and...
76 min
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We Are Losers!
Yes, it happened Lisa made it to her hair appointment!! She is soooo pretty but can she actually do her new hair. Lisa asks how Sam is doing and to be honest, she misses Wendy Williams so she's watching her reruns. We speak about George Floyd and wha...
74 min
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Jann Arden Stops By!
It's a big week for Lisa and Sam because Jann said yes!! Sam is so excited and starts singing but not to be outdone Lisa has to put her stamp on it! She did make Sam wear a ball cap so we could both look odd. Please God it's me Sam can you please mak...
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Let Me, Help You!
It might be a blustery, rainy night outside but Lisa and Sam are ready to give it our all!! Lisa gives an update on her underarm hair, Nair to the rescue! She gets a rude awakening from a fire alarm and is only concerned about not peeing her pants! O...
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Tomato Is The New Watermelon
We already feel like we have been talking forever and we have only just begun! Lisa feels like she got spanked, I know I got schooled, then add a #heybabe to round it out! Lisa was left to her own devices and surprisingly remained intact after drivi...
66 min
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Duck and Swerve!
What a way to end a Monday! Lisa is trying on a new opening phrase, I don't think 'hey bitches' is the way to go. I do however like her suggestion of the background being a Honda Civic. She isn't blue like Betty but the new Black Betty will do just f...
77 min
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Who Eats Bubblegum?!
We are just two women on a mission to make the most out of a pandemic situation. So we gather our resources and get to laughing! Lisa was granted furlough and got to go outside before the weekend which got me thinking did she sneak a chocolate bar ag...
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Lisa Is Feisty Tonight!
Well friends of the podcast if you didn’t catch us live on Facebook here are some of the highlights of that conversation! You don’t want to miss this one Lisa is feisty!!Murdering hornets are coming to destroy us or so Lisa thinks and she wants none ...
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Woe Is Me!!
It is another Monday in quarantine so why not do a Facebook live! Yes, we wrangled John in to helping us again! You know Lisa's hair woes are getting serious when she starts buying root touch up on her weekly car ride! She starts talking about cuttin...
64 min
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Fun Times Ahead!
They're back, back again...yes friends of the podcast it's our regularly scheduled Friday podcast. It's a special one because its our 3rd Podiversary!! Lisa pays homage to the Queen as she celebrates her 94th birthday! As we talk all things royal I ...
101 min
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Long Hair Don’t Care!
What to do on a Monday in quarantine? Go on live on Facebook with Lisa and John! Lisa informs us that it has now been two months since her last haircut and oh the tale of woe it is and I'm just ad libbing through life right now! John shares with us w...
64 min
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A Girls Gotta Eat!
It's just another day in quarantine for Lisa and Sam. Lisa is still worried about her hair and Sam is wondering how her place gets messy with just her! Lisa confesses that she and Mike are morphing into her parents. The mullet is making a comeback wi...
79 min
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Hair Dye And Chill
It is all about Netflix, hair woes and being a basic bitch! Yup, it's the 4th week of self isolation and this shit is getting real! Easter dinner went well as Lisa cooked with a twist and Sam got take out from the restaurant of Mom and Pop. Peeps are...
69 min
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One And Done!
How you quarantining friends of the podcast? We are seeing (via the internet) more of each other in isolation than pre-isolation! Crazy! Sam finally watched the @home version of Wendy it was disappointing but Kelly and Ryan are pulling it off. Lisa a...
72 min
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#HeyBabe
Its FB live with Lisa and Sam with the help of John!! Yes, friends of the podcast we are bringing you another bonus episode! We dive into Lisa's favorite topic the Queen. Her speech was uplifting and just what the Commonwealth needed to hear! I am a...
77 min
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Oops We Did It Again...
One would think that Lisa and I would be better at this recording thing but unfortunately for John...nope! He can't even and because I changed up the look of our notes Lisa was led astray. The screw up is just one of a few that happen this episode; f...
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