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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Where Is There?
How did we live without GPS? Maps don't even! Lisa believes North is always the direction her nose is pointing. They both wonder where is there and how do you get there? Shirley to god, Shirley would know! Eggnog is taking over and Lisa wants nothing...
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Behind The Wall
Hey friends of the podcast Lisa lost her voice so this week's episode is a peek into the extra episodes we do for Patreon. We dug around and found some fun episodes that we hope brighten your day! Lisa is envious of a tik tok influencer's hair and b...
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Let’s Go Skwining!
What do you get when you put roller skating and happy hour wine together...you get a new sport called Skwining!!! Yes!! Music, disco balls and wine are the ultimate combination! Do your clothes non verbally tell you how they are feeling and when did ...
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All Riled Up!!
Lisa is getting all riled up about maple bugs, the Jays lost season and major makeup angst. There is anger in her heart and it's boiling over! There is a glimmer of happiness, they got mentioned in an article in Reader's Digest about the 10 funny pod...
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Silently Judging!
Judgy Lisa and pick a part Sam is making an appearance this episode. Lisa is judging Jo Koy, nursery rhymes, and butter boards! While Sam picks apart Lisa's diet habits, and weird song titles.If you get a speeding ticket do you acknowledge your lawle...
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Road Map Of Nastiness!
Sometimes you see things you just can't unsee, like a soiled mattress. Lisa claims, no one needs to see your roadmap of nastiness! The fakefan is either on strike or she's retiring! The nice weather has encouraged people to bare gnarly feet and those...
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One Chip Challenge?
Lisa is trying to convince Sam that they should be adventurous and do the One Chip Challenge. That is hard no from Sam and a will be trying it from Lisa. Sam fears for her stomach, tongue and all the body parts that would be injured by eating the Paq...
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She’s Gone!
Lisa's week was a bit tougher with the passing of the Queen. She received so many messages of condolences which prompted her to remind everyone she's not related to the Queen. In typical HHG fashion she was late to the Queen's “pretty cool” party. Th...
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Rub A Dub Dub
Let's take a step back into the 70's and remember a time where the soap, washcloth and bath water was communal. Rub a dub dub in the tub takes on a whole new meaning! Thanks for the visual Lisa! Sam is excited about a new Prime show and Lisa wants a ...
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Flying Cheap!
Is flying cheap really leisurely or is it a nightmare waiting to happen! The ladies are envisioning benches and parachutes with the new airliner Canadian Jetliner. Will they be better or just add to the chaos? Lisa is remembering Princess Diana and S...
81 min
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Was It That Funny?
Have we overused the smiley crying face emoji because was the text really that funny? Do emojis help us lie to each other and have they replaced the dot dot dot? Lisa's scale says she's amazing and Sam is giving herself a high five in the mirror. The...
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It’s An Observation!
Judgement abounds this episode as Lisa starts in on men who wear sockettes, murses, leggings and butt cracks! She claims its just an observation but is it really? When did planes start judging plus size people and why are those who fly so disorganise...
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Those 70’s Moms!
Was your Mom a ‘go to your room’ Mom? Did you have one of those 70's Moms that knew how to use her slipper effectively? Sam is talking to herself at the grocery store, again! Lisa had a fantastic black pant day and she may be getting curious about le...
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Why So Defensive?
Lisa is suggesting that they are in their tea years. Sam is feeling defensive about that statement and declares it to be ageist! Do you have the Blue Jay blues like Lisa? Would you prefer heat or humidity and how’s your weenus? Who knew a tik tok abo...
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Fake Fan’s On Notice!
The Fake Fan (aka Sam) has been put on notice! According to Lisa the fake fan is a really really shitty fake fan. Lisa is not feeling supported and all she wants is a message with a cheerful hashtag! Sam will reread the job description and see what s...
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You’re So Screwed!!
Lisa wants to be a team player at work so after declining yoga she says yes to a monthly book club. She doesn't read, wants Sam to read for her and report back. That would be a hard no from Sam. Lisa is so screwed! Can someone get too much sun and is...
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Can I Potter?
Lisa asks the question, can we potter? Will the hand eye coordination deter her or will she just get bored? Lisa would like to build a cup but needs it to be a quick version of pottering! What is the perfect breakfast and does it involve a hash brown...
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Will They Survive?
The ladies are days away from their lake vacation and the concern is will they survive? What will drive them crazy, will Sam pay attention to the KD lesson and will the three games at the lake be enough? Lisa is requesting kabobs be bought but will h...
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When’s The Fire Done?
Why has there never been a bonfire while at the lake? Is it because of the bugs, the heat or just plain laziness or could it be because Lisa would obsess over it because no one can answer, when's a fire done! Sam is back from her vacay and has words ...
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Who’s A Pretty Girl?
Do you start your day with a morning mantra? Lisa says 'who's a pretty girl' and it's really improving her mornings! Lisa feels food prepared by others helps us but hurts others. There are even rules to shopping for food prepared by others. What! Wha...
85 min
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Naughty Muffins!
Do muffins ever trump a donut? Are they the work of the devil because muffins hide their naughtiness? So much to unpack here! Lisa has conflicting thoughts about the Top Gun movie. Did you have an Easy Bake Oven as a kid? How would you feel about hav...
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You’d Drive Me Nuts
The ladies are shipwrecked on an island, who is driving who nuts first? Will the chatterbox who doesn't sleep end up on the other side of the island, maybe. Sam was shamed by her humming dental hygienist. Did you just have a blunch? What do you get w...
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Working The Corner!
If you were musically inclined would you busk for money? Lisa thinks her and her recorder could crank out a few bucks. Better yet let's throw in a triangle, tambourine and a cowbell for some added zest! What one word do you use when you want the conv...
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Since Sliced Bread?
Lame ass phrases like 'best thing since sliced bread,' gets Lisa cauliflower mad! Has the bar been set to low, has Lisa offended those who think sliced bread is a big deal? Sam watched Master Chef Junior and wondered how come she only got to make can...
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Afternoon Delight!!
Why don't we have high tea like the British? Who says it has to be tea, what's wrong with coffee? Lisa is only in it for the snacks and wants to rename it afternoon delights! Get your mind outta the gutter! What is more important to control, guns or ...
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