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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-aged women tackle 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 to the everyday frustrations most people keep to themselves. With sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and a touch of irreverence, they turn 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 chatting 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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Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion

Recent Episodes

Jan. 9, 2026

Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion

Is there really such a thing as "manageable meat," or is Lisa's quest for the perfect bacon just another midlife crusade? Do you find yourself lost between crispy and softly cooked bacon and wish there was a word for the glor...
Jan. 2, 2026

Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems

Could baskets be the magic cure for chaos, or are they just Lisa’s latest “organized pile” in disguise? Is buying bins truly the first step, or only wishful thinking before delegating the heavy lifting to an imaginary sidekic...
Dec. 26, 2025

Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates

Should you scratch an itch in public, or are you with Lisa and Samantha in championing the “cross your legs and pray” maneuver? Are warning colors like Code Yellow and Code Orange making winter more dramatic than necessary, o...
Dec. 19, 2025

Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift

Is your texting thumb your own personal MVP and have you ever experienced the catastrophic downfall that comes with a microscopic sliver? Could it bench your whole hand for a day, forcing you to re-examine your double-thumb t...
Dec. 12, 2025

Oatmeal Joy, Baggy Jean Drama & Charcuterie Chaos

Is instant oatmeal Lisa's life-changing discovery or just her new excuse to eat more sugar before bed? Will Lisa’s newfound snack make it a whole ten days before she's onto the next food fad? Have you ever been called out for...
Dec. 5, 2025

Fruitcake: The Holiday Brick We Can't Seem To Kill

Is fruitcake the culinary equivalent of emotional baggage heavier than your regrets and as dense as a gluten-free cake gone wrong? Did your boomer relatives force-feed you candied fake fruit squares and call it “Christmas jo...

Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 22, 2025

Lisa & Sam’s Not-So-Glorious Road Trip

 Buckle your seatbelts, friends—because Lisa and Sam just survived (barely) the cross-Canada road trip that could have been featured on Survivor: Timbit Tribulation. Welcome to the hilarious behind-the-scenes saga, as inspired by the…

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April 4, 2025

The Life We Lead

 This week, we unraveled quite the tale—literally. Lisa's underpants made headlines, spending a whole day worn backwards. It’s the ultimate cringe in fashion don’ts. Move over vogue, there’s a new trendsetter in town a…

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Jan. 10, 2025

Button Betrayal: MacGyver to the Rescue

 Hey there, friends of the podcast! It's your giggling duo, Samantha and Lisa, here to break down another episode of "I Shake My Head." Today’s episode is a riot of exploding buttons, impromptu MacGyver skills, and some pretty relatable…

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Reviews

So funny

"I enjoy the banter between Sam and Lisa. It’s honest and hilarious. They say what others may be thinking. I look forward to the next episode."

Jaftica | Dec. 13, 2025

Number 1 fan here

"What can I say about this podcast besides if you are a Gen X woman you should definitely be listening!!! Especially if you are a Gen X women who likes to laugh, doesn’t take herself too seriously, an…"

Carrie Sander | Jan. 10, 2026

Top Notch Pod!

"These ladies are crazy, nuts and super fun! They’re two Canadian ladies of a certain age (their wording-not mine) and they discuss random topics from pop culture, religion, politics, you name it!…"

Tina | May 2, 2025

♥️🇨🇦♥️

"I started listening to your podcast while living in Southern California and it brought me that piece of home. Now we have moved back home to Canada and I’m so happy and also look forward to listeni…"

Launa | April 28, 2025

Just what I need

"I’ve just reached episode 400 to catch up and you announced your new website. I had to check it out… I know I’m late. I think I’ll be caught up by summer. When I need a laugh this is where I turn…"

Amy | April 9, 2025

A Must

"Served these two ladies at Earls and could not stop laughing everytime I walked away from their table. Thank god they told me about their podcast. You won’t regret listening. Hope to see you guys aga…"

Leehaines | Feb. 12, 2025

Fantastic Fun, Right?! ;)

"I shake my head at people who haven’t listened to Lisa & Sam yet! Fun and entertaining ladies who just chat about dumb things in our everyday lives! We can ALL relate to them! They chat about hot t…"

Teenster1967 | July 17, 2021

Thank You!

"Thank you for continuing to make me look goofy in the car while I’m laughing alone in the car listening to you two 🤣 I feel like I’m sitting in the car with you gals!"

Caroline (In The City) | Aug. 28, 2024

Yay Canadian Content!

"I grew up in Prince Albert, lived in Saskatoon, moved to BC for most of my adult life and now we are in Southern California until retirement I am in my 50s also so can relate to everything. I found y…"

Launa | Aug. 2, 2024

Love this podcast

"I love everything about this podcast, I’m always waiting for the next one every week!! Just take caution if your listening on a treadmill I almost fell off this past week from laughing so hard. Lol"

Shawn Brooks | Aug. 10, 2024

My Commuter Company in the car!!

"I have been listening to I Shake My Head with Lisa & Sam for 3 years now. Initially, I tuned in to support a local gal but I was quickly hooked. The chemistry between Lisa & Sam is awesome! These lad…"

Halesbails12 | Nov. 24, 2023

I SHAKE MY HEAD an amusement every week

"I love with humour that you dapple and touch on serious topics without politicizing.. I have been listening for several years now and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the podcast. Grow as you ladies g…"

Haley | Aug. 13, 2024

I want to leave a voicemail

"I love this podcast. I have written you guys several times you are my workout. You are my go to podcast. You are my ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, but I keep listening to you begging for a voicemai…"

Carrie | Aug. 23, 2024