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I Shake My Head

Join Lisa and Sam on I Shake My Head, the unfiltered comedy podcast where two best friends tackle life's absurdities with laughter and honesty. From menopausal rants to Gen X nostalgia, each episode is a hilarious take on the frustrations we all face.

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July 31, 2026

Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food

Is hauling around a giant water bottle now society’s loudest status symbol? Have you ever considered carrying one empty just to fit in, only to worry people would notice you’re faking your hydration? Could you pass the “don’t eat anything served through a window” diet, or do you secretly love “window food” just as it is? What’s your stance on messy lawns and the metaphorical bush do you “trim” for society or dance to the beat of your own weed-whacker? Is the exhaustion real after coming back fr

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July 24, 2026

Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns

If potatoes are just vessels, does that mean a loaded baked potato is really just a cheesy, bacon-y salad bowl like, should we be asking for salad dressing on the side too? Were we all brainwashed into accepting QR code menus, is it really hospitality if you’re hunched over your phone squinting at appetizers with your data draining faster than your will to tip? Is packing for vacation just saying "let’s throw buns in a bag and pray nothing goes moldy," and does fighting over who makes coffee cou

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July 17, 2026

Arm Flaps, Hotel Eggs & KFC Letdown

Why is it that you can leave the house feeling like a million bucks, but the second you catch your reflection sideways in a grocery store freezer door, it's like bam who invited the arm flap to the party? Was there ever a meal more fraught with betrayal than hotel scrambled eggs pretending to be luxury? Why do mediocre eggs taste five-star when you’re shoehorned into a lobby chair with limp sausage beside you and a cup of “free” coffee? Can we talk about KFC nostalgia for a second—when did fin

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July 10, 2026

Toaster Strudel, Painted Toes & Elevator Judgement

Are toaster strudels a legitimate emotional support food, or just a fleeting phase? Can breakfast pastries really be considered a hobby or even a masterpiece? Do your toes disappear when you try a new polish color, and would you ever make a million selling feet pics? Do you shake your head at people who can't exit elevators efficiently, or those who overshare in awkward public spaces? Is filming every real-life intimate moment for reality TV a step too far, and is watching couples on boats gett

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July 3, 2026

Midnight Peeing, Purse Shame & Receipt Hoarding

Ever reach your breaking point with your purse? Why does your handbag become a black hole the second you're at the grocery checkout? Is it stuffed with crumpled receipts, rogue lip balm, and mystery mints or are you one of those annoyingly organized people? Why does waking up to pee every hour suddenly feel like an Olympic event? Who put your bladder on the midnight shift, and why can't tea just be comforting instead of a full-blown diuretic? Are your hands and neck aging faster than your face

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June 26, 2026

Sour Candy Regrets, Gorilla Glue & Tankini Trauma

Can eating too many sour candies actually break your tongue, or are you team “powered through the pain” like Lisa? Is the real tragedy a red tongue, or having a friend who refuses to show proper sympathy unless, of course, you need someone to point out it’s all your own fault? Who posts those pictures to Facebook with pants still on and expects applause? Can anyone explain the tankini dilemma. How are you supposed to get it off without dislocating a shoulder, and why do we always need a friend

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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 their latest episod…

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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 and it’s all about discomfort …

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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 post-holid…

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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

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