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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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 ...
77 min
177
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
178
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...
81 min
179
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...
89 min
180
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...
79 min
181
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...
90 min
182
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 ...
71 min
183
I Hate You Already!
I hate you already just thinking about it! Who do you think said that Lisa or Sam? What do you think they were talking about, would you believe it was about tenting. Lisa is looking for a new Tuesday show to make her cry. Sam can't stand foodle and L...
74 min
184
Golfer’s We Ain’t!
Lisa needs a ball picker and Sam is not volunteering for that job! Get your mind out of the gutter, they are talking about golf! Sam has suggested they take up golf as a lovely summer sport but Lisa claims 'Golfers We Ain't'! Instead Lisa wants to bu...
74 min
185
The Friendly Gnome
Hi friends of the podcast! We had some technical difficulties with this episode but it's still a good one! Happy listening!!If you were a Gnome would you be friendly? Lisa just wants them to smile and Sam thinks they need a name tag...Hello my name ...
72 min
186
Like Raising A Baby?
Someone became a plant mom! Yes, Sam has a new succulent and Lisa deems it the perfect plant. It needs nothing and she doesn't have to give anything back! Not quite like raising a baby, if only God had considered Lisa's take on child rearing! What's ...
84 min
187
Don’t Send Fruit!
Don't send fruit to a funeral. That's just weird and it isn't the 70's! Sheesh! Does a fruit basket have a purpose? Lisa is pissed about the lotto, again and Sam has secured her fakefan status with the Blue Jays. Can anyone help Lisa find a new show ...
84 min
188
We Made It!!
Could this episode be Lisa and Sam's 5th year meltdown? Does Sam admit that Lisa drives her crazy? Regardless, it's their 'We Made It' podaversary episode! Lisa sets Sam up to fail and it ends up on a tik tok. Would you reward bad behaviour? The topi...
95 min
189
We Have Trust Issues
Dear toaster, why can't there be a window so you can check your bread? The ladies dive deep and reveal they have trust issues because of the toaster! How do you feel about charcoally toast? Have you heard enough about the Oscar 'slap'? Well, Lisa and...
80 min
190
The Wheel Of Life!
Do you feel like you're a hamster on the wheel of life? Lisa has moved into the wheel and she can't stop it! Sam had an alarming interaction at Shoppers. The ladies are fired up and a petition is in the works to bring back Goodie Rings, will you sign...
79 min
191
I Got The Magic In Me
Who do you think wants to be magical and make bridges disappear? Lisa claims to have the magic in her and will now be referred to as 'The Marvellous Lisa'. Sam has plans of her own that include ice, brooms, and rocks. Do you sleep well? What kills yo...
83 min
192
Problem Isn’t Poutine!
Lisa is standing up for poutine, and Sam wonders why people would send hate mail to Canadian restaurants that serve poutine. It's poutine, not Putin people! Sam might have a slight toothache, and Lisa decides to freak her out talking about the archai...
80 min
193
Seems Un-Mannerly!
Lisa is paying Sam a compliment because it's World's compliment day. She believes that we have become un-mannerly, and Sam questions the validity of that word. Unfortunately, they soon realise that there are only two manners in the world, and they ar...
77 min
194
We’re Over It!
Lisa is tired of the bullshit that's been happening over the past two years with the use of the name Karen. She wants to start a movement called the anti Karen Karen movement because we're so over it! How about we use all those other great words out ...
87 min
195
Condiment Hierarchy?
**Hey friends of the podcast, Sam had technical issues with her audio, so it sounds a bit off. She is working on getting it right for next week!Yes, there is such a thing as condiment hierarchy! Nope, not condoms like Sam thought but condiments, and...
77 min
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Meet Jerry!!
Lisa would like you all to meet Jerry, the kettlebell. He is her emotional support kettlebell, and he goes where she goes. Sorry fithoop your last week's news! She hasn't had a chocolate bar in two weeks, so could the water at least taste like chocol...
79 min
197
Giddy Up Turtle!
Lisa is excited about Jonathan, the 190-year-old tortoise, but only because she wants to go for a ride! Giddy, up turtle! She sees herself straddling him and riding off into the sunset! Sam thinks all Jonathan is worried about is eating leaves and sl...
70 min
198
Fast Walker?!
Lisa is determined to become a fast walker. She tries to keep up to those other fast walkers even though she has more of a sauntering pace! Cheating on her fitbit has occurred to her, and maybe she needs to analyse her stride! Why do we keep eating f...
84 min
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Wanna Wordle?
When Lisa asks, you 'wanna wordle,' you pray it's not something weird and just roll with it. She is obsessed with the new word game wordle and realises five letter words are totally in her wheelhouse! Lisa is widdling down the wordle and Sam claims s...
89 min
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Very Adulty Of Us!
Lisa wants to up her hydration and believes it would be very adulty of them to have a water bottle, which then Sam breaks the news; she's already got one! She then ponders is water, water? Huh? Would you eat a hotdog with fruit loops? The ladies thin...
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