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I SHAKE MY HEAD

I SHAKE MY HEAD

By: Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling
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 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!881375 Performing Arts Social Sciences Stand-up Shows
Episodes
  • Pumpkin Spice, Oven Mitts and Other Fall Confusions

    Pumpkin Spice, Oven Mitts and Other Fall Confusions
    Oct 10 2025
    Is pumpkin spice actually a flavor, or did it just launch a seasonal cult complete with emotional support lattes and invisible scarves? Does the humble oven mitt deserve your trust, especially if it comes from the dollar store, or are you a tea-towel renegade with Gen X trust issues? Is it better to serve Thanksgiving dinner on fancy china, or are Tupperware and Corelle the new tradition? Would you survive on Lisa’s “oatmeal diet,” or are you still haunted by her infamous watermelon and coleslaw kicks? Do Taylor Swift’s lyrics have parents panicking over swearing and sass, or is everyone just along for her adult ride? Is hot honey Lisa’s secret shame, or proof that allergies are all about the vibe? Should a 29-year-old dating a 20-year-old raise eyebrows, or are age gaps just a number? The rapture was a no-go again which has us thinking could we be on the D-list for the Rapture bus? Tune in for rants, raves, raging against pumpkin spice, and that daily dose of “are you KIDDING me?” moments because life’s too short not to laugh at yourself and each other. Get tickets for our Saskatoon show on November 7th here: http://bit.ly/ishakemyheadlive 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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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Adult Soothers, Fruit Cups and Gen X Drama

    Adult Soothers, Fruit Cups and Gen X Drama
    Oct 3 2025
    Remember the good old Gen X days with fruit cups and metal tins? Samantha admits to licking the fruit cup tin lids, while Lisa claims she was strictly warned by her mom not to. Did your mom have lid-licking rules? Are adult soothers too much, or the next weird wellness trend? Are you traumatized by childhood school photo days, forced smiles, gauchos, and matching turtlenecks? Have you ever tried to conquer a wrap with a plastic knife only to wonder: should this have been a salad? Do you fail your eye exam, or is it just a test you can’t win? Does the mere mention of cross-country skiing send you spiraling into traumatic flashbacks of high school PE, where the only thing colder than the snow was your enthusiasm? What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail—rob a bank, star on Broadway, or just manage not to spill your fruit cup? Lisa would go full Mission Impossible on a jewelry heist (“because, why not?”), while Samantha dreams of Broadway stardom, jazz hands and all. What’s your “can’t fail” fantasy? Dive in with Lisa and Samantha for nostalgic stories, food fails, questionable life hacks, and all the midlife laughs, are you ready to keep shaking your head at life’s little (and big) absurdities? Get tickets for our Saskatoon show on November 7th here: bit.ly/ishakemyheadlive 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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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Trump, Chicken Wings and Signature Outfits

    Trump, Chicken Wings and Signature Outfits
    Sep 26 2025
    Is it finally time for Lisa and Samantha to get their own signature outfits? Are matching tracksuits truly the height of iconic duos, or just Lisa’s latest scheme to glitter and glow? That’s a hard no from Sam! Are you team chicken wing flats or drums, and why can't restaurants just let you choose? Is America really losing its mind, with Trumps political antics and wild claims of Tylenol causing autism? Are seasonal communication habits, like ending all your texts with a Halloween "muahaha," a cute idea or just another reason for Lisa to shake her head? Can a doctor's visit ruin your day because you only have ugly underwear left in the drawer? Did you fall for the latest social media Rapture rumor and why do restaurant renovations always stop at the bathroom door? Can you relate to the existential crisis that hits when Costco has Halloween and Christmas decor out at the same time? What on earth is going on with Gen Z lingo like "sendy," and why are random numbers causing outbursts in fast food lines? Tune in as Lisa and Samantha debate, commiserate, and share plenty of laughs about aging, fashion disasters, food fails, the perils of American politics, and the eternal struggle of whether or not to wear matching tracksuits. Keep shaking your head and join the fun on "I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam"! Get tickets for our Saskatoon show on November 7th here: bit.ly/ishakemyheadlive 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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    1 hr and 15 mins
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