Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling
I SHAKE MY HEAD
Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head , the weekly podcast where best friends Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—partners in crime for over 20 years—take on life with zero filter. From midlife curveballs and Gen X throwbacks to hot takes on pop culture and the everyday nonsense most people keep to themselves, nothing is off-limits. Lisa and Sam turn real-life frustrations, random tangents, and “wait…what were we talking about?” moments into comedy gold. With sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting, these two aren’t here to solve problems—they’r...
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Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Midlife Madness: Fake Teeth, French Onion Soup & Impatience 16.01.2026 1:08:32
Is impatience really just a desire for efficiency, or is Lisa in denial about her lack of patience? Do you get annoyed by slow elevators, drive-throughs that don't zigzag fast enough, or people who don't reply right away? Is it really being a “Karen” to want your new teeth just right, or is Lisa getting kicked out of the denturist's office for demanding perfection? Can refusing to appreciate Frenc...
Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion 09.01.2026 1:06:49
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 glorious middle ground? Are you mourning the era when MTV closed out with “Video Killed the Radio Star,” while Gen Xers everywhere lament the days of surprise playlists and record...
Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems 02.01.2026 1:13:01
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 sidekick? Who really believes an email from a psychic who knows your exact birth date but still needs you to “click pay now” to unlock your destiny and why is Lisa so convinced her f...
Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates 26.12.2025 1:02:55
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, or would you rather just call it “cold” and move on? There are several heated discussions around breakfast stipulations, pizza toppings and the kiss cam fiasco. How does one su...
Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift 19.12.2025 1:18:37
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 texting identity? Does Lisa have what it takes to follow through with new resolutions like giving up “unnecessary sugar,” judging coworkers’ lunches and being an “accidental je...
Oatmeal Joy, Baggy Jean Drama & Charcuterie Chaos 12.12.2025 1:16:16
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 your controversial fashion choices, like DIY jeans or baggy pants that maybe shouldn’t leave the house? Should we build salami and cheese into gingerbread houses, or has char...
Fruitcake: The Holiday Brick We Can't Seem To Kill 05.12.2025 1:21:34
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 joy”. Is it time to let Christmas cakes retire for good? Are you feeling the tipping fatigue when restaurant receipts now suggest 22% as the minimum? Did you spend your childhoo...
Inspirational Panties, DIY Denim Disasters and Squirting Sausages 28.11.2025 1:06:25
Ever wished your underwear could tell you what day it is? Lisa wants to bring back the days-of-the-week panties but for adults! Would inspirational messages on your undies help you through a blurry week, Have you mourned the fate of a homemade jean gone rogue, revealing two inches of blinding Canadian calf above your boot? Do you also panic when breakfast sausages squirt unexpectedly, questioning...
Comfy Pants, Sloppy Crocs and Couch Naps 21.11.2025 1:13:39
Is the true holy grail of after-work life comfy pants and no bra? Do you secretly judge folks who rock their “home” look in public, or are you one of the bold ones? Have you ever tried tracking down someone with a single sloppy Croc, risking a blurry hallway snap for the sake of podcast proof? Is couch napping the sweetest slumber you’ll ever find, or does it only lead to trouble and secret pillow...
Santa's Lap, Grilled Cheese Heaven and Boob Relocation 14.11.2025 1:09:45
Is sitting on Santa’s lap a charming tradition or a dated, uncomfortable ritual in need of a Mrs. Claus chaperone? Are grilled cheese sandwiches truly capable of healing emotional wounds you never knew you had? Do you think heaven is serving up grilled cheese perfection? Did you also discover that bras can apparently relocate your “girls” to a whole new postal code and should Wonderbra be sponsori...
Advent Angst, Retail Rants and Mediocre Meals 07.11.2025 1:01:24
Are Advent calendars actually a gateway to disappointment, or are they a legitimate excuse to eat twenty-four chocolates in one go and call it "practice"? Do you shop at messy stores and secretly judge everyone’s plaid pajama bottoms and slippers out in public? Is mediocre restaurant food ruining your World Series viewing parties, and should coffee ever cost more than a pancake? Has your life ever...
Washroom Woes, GenX Snacks and Signs From Above 31.10.2025 1:11:36
Did you ever buy a childhood snack like Wagon Wheels only to discover they’ve shrunken and taste like waxy disappointment? Can you ever trust a bathroom shared with strangers after spotting mystery wipes and questionable hygiene practices? Is there a universal bathroom etiquette code, or are women secretly the worst offenders? Are you skeptical about messages from God and wondering if the universe...
Bush Thongs to Breastfeeding: We Got Questions 24.10.2025 1:14:46
Does news of thong underwear with a faux bush make you want to start a game show called “Grow That Bush!”? Would you too question breastfeeding a nine-year-old or do you just throw your hands up and back away beep-beep-beep style? Would you be willing to pay $12,000 for a Jays World Series ticket, and do you think real fans are being squeezed out by sky-high prices? Have you ever negotiated with y...
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau and Other Modern Disasters 17.10.2025 1:12:23
Are we shocked at the possibility of Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s yacht-side romance, or did you just wonder why JT was wearing blue jeans with no shirt? Are granola bars really the jazzed-up adult snack we deserve or just donuts hiding in oat-based disguises? Would you grant amnesty to an injured maple bug or reach for the vacuum? Do dogs secretly resent their winter jackets (and maybe their o...
Pumpkin Spice, Oven Mitts and Other Fall Confusions 10.10.2025 1:21:00
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 yo...
Adult Soothers, Fruit Cups and Gen X Drama 03.10.2025 1:16:46
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 t...
Trump, Chicken Wings and Signature Outfits 26.09.2025 1:15:16
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 a...
Sneezing: The Orgasmic Imposter 19.09.2025 1:21:35
Why does Lisa have to take her glasses off every time she sneezes? Is eight sneezes in a row a superpower or a family curse? Can sneezing be likened to an orgasm? Is it really possible to be an "unagitated agitator" or is Lisa just redefining what it means to push buttons? Are you using your shower curtain wrong and does your bathroom have more rods than a department store? Do men ever really take...
Best Before Dates: The Ultimate Food Conspiracy 12.09.2025 1:06:24
Is there a secret society of food testers deciding your milk's "best before" date, or is it all just a conspiracy? Ever wondered if pumpkin spice has taken over the world, infiltrating everything from lattes to your morning toast? Join Lisa and Sam as they explore these quirky questions and more! Discover the allure of a GPS voice that could rival any movie star, and reminisce about the glory days...
Tarot Card Warnings: You're Screwed 05.09.2025 59:17
Are online tarot readings just a money grab, or is Lisa truly doomed after pulling the Fool, the devil, and the Tower of Destruction? Will the "dark times" readings make Lisa paranoid or will she just roll her eyes? Can you actually fail an eye exam, or should you just trust the process? Are chair aerobics the pinnacle of fitness and if sitting was an exercise would Lisa take home the gold medal?...
Crackhoe Motels, Slush Puppies and Beet Salad 29.08.2025 1:05:35
Do beets make anything else "beet red" besides your salad? Lisa finds out and feels the need to share. TMI? Will Lisa survive not getting her blue slush puppy? Have you ever survived a sketchy crack-ho motel and lived to tell the tale? Should celebrity engagements come with CNN level drama? Lisa has strong opinions on this one! How should two besties handle a three day road trip in a compact car w...
Stage Lights to Tail Lights: Air Canada's Strike Detour 22.08.2025 56:56
Lisa and Sam survived their first ever live show but can anyone really survive a three-day, cross-Canada road trip - sketchy motels, epic snoring, questionable bathrooms and all, without losing their minds (or sense of humor)? Are you a nervous driver/ passenger like Lisa? Do you dislike the terrifying Ontario highway sign-falling rocks, moose or turtles? Did Sam break the rental car door or is it...
Craving Control: A Bite-Sized Battle 15.08.2025 1:01:32
Can you really ration an individual sized bag of chips so you don't eat them all. Is Lisa's "chip roll-up" technique dieting genius or just plain laziness? Is delivering fancy food ruining our food experiences? What is the purpose of ants and have we entered our too tired era? Would you wear crocs for a free Krispy Kreme donut and a coveted specialty croc? Lisa wants to go scuba diving, is it her...
Grocery Store Gladiators: Conveyor Belt Battle 08.08.2025 1:10:55
Does anyone actually follow the unwritten rules of the grocery store? Lisa faces the ultimate checkout dilemma when someone skips the sacred divider stick. Would you give them the death stare? Is Lisa's bad influence to blame for Sam's peeling legs? Have you ever sent the wrong emoji and landed yourself in hot water? Are you wasteful with the ends of jars or are you a die-hard peanut butter scrape...
Meh: A Verbal Tug Of War 01.08.2025 1:07:14
Are you team "meh" or does that little word drive you nuts like Lisa? Lisa and Sam kick things off with a heated debate over the true meaning (and rudeness) of "meh" and if it's the verbal side-eye of our generation? Should you have a patio meltdown because your bestie can't handle the sun? Why are people surprised they get pregnant and are you shaking your head at people who "didn't see it coming...
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