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
Let’s Pickle A Pickle!! 10.03.2023 1:21:53
Let's pickle, pickles she says, it will be fun she says. Sam can not be swayed even if she has the pickling gene! Besides, isn't that what farmers markets are for? Does anyone watch the Oscars anymore and should Lisa invest in a bomber jacket? Early to bed, early to rise makes you middle aged? Dear McDonald's, why are you messing with the Big Mac? What's your favourite Oreo cookie flavour and isn'...
You’re So Squirrelly! 03.03.2023 1:12:02
What's Lisa contemplating late at night, well the crazy life of a squirrel of course! They are fast on their feet and big on nuts. That's so squirrelly! Are you getting horny.online.com texts and someone has admitted to being in her Canadian Tire years. Are there good and bad baby names and what's up with the weird spelling? Should pets be treated like humans? Dear ticketmaster, stop with all the...
The Cucumber Special! 24.02.2023 1:24:14
Winter has been tough and Lisa is thinking she is in need of a spa day. However, she wants no treatments and no touching! She's just there for the cucumber special! Someone needs a lesson in resting bitch face and forgot pancake Tuesday. Is retirement all about pickleball? How honest are you when it comes to your close friends? Should you wear something that got pooped out by seafood? Tik tok no b...
Toast Years? 17.02.2023 1:25:13
Lisa is in her toast years and yes of course its slathered in PB&J. The beauty is that that combo knows no boundaries, it loves everybody! Lisa has killed Sam's fry spirit and does anybody really eat conversation hearts? Who doesn't like a bar that lets you build your own drink! Does the shopping cart go back or is it someone else's problem? Cargo pants are back, why? How basic are your passwords...
Shake It Till Ya Make It 10.02.2023 1:20:37
Lisa's newfound obsession is the maracas. Just picture her with a big fruit hat and a flowy skirt shaking it till she makes it! It's her new motto!! Dear pigeons, you knew it wasn't going to end well for you, and can we all agree that 80s colognes should be banned. Should a Grammy go to an artist only middle-aged people remember, and does Shania Twain need an intervention? Is everyone following th...
Wasted Thank You! 03.02.2023 1:09:58
Lisa hates the phrase 'thanks in advance' because what if you don't want to help? It's too much pressure for the receiver, and should we be wasting our thank you's? What personality trait gets you into trouble? Lisa admits she's got a few! If you were a guy, would you be a ball scratcher? Is there anyone who loves winter layers, and how do we feel about cheese? There are so many choices for Valent...
Remember That? 27.01.2023 1:10:08
Remember that big 80s hair, neon clothing, and Mom's drinking tab, with a player's light dangling from their fingers. Sam misses those days of not knowing any better, and Lisa just wants a plug-in electric can opener. How simple should eating fruit be, and is the carrier pigeon making a comeback? Do you have memories of getting checked for lice at school or getting your teeth cleaned? What would y...
Salt It Up! 20.01.2023 1:16:05
The most popular slang word in 2022 was salty, and Lisa was upset she missed out on the trend, or did she? Lisa is declaring 2023 a do over, salty's back! Let's salt it up! Would you pay to dance in public, and have you ever hurt your lunger? Have the award shows finally found their forever host, and what household chore is last on your to-do list? Will Lisa make a pilgrimage to Graceland, and can...
Killer Of Plants! 13.01.2023 1:25:59
Lisa has found Sam's purpose, she needs to be a cactus mom. A cactus understands its fate, but Sam doesn't want to be a killer of plants! Does anyone else want to buy a friendship plant with Lisa? Did you know it's Mehuary, that weird weather that gives us slippery surfaces and sloppy surfaces. Is it time to kettlebell, and apparently there's a fun twist with intermittent fasting? What makes you a...
Sit And Watch?! 06.01.2023 1:26:05
What is the best way to test out a new exercise program? Well, for Lisa, it's sit and watch it for a week. Next week, you might progress to stand and start, but it's important to not rush yourself. Sweating to the 80s, anyone? Do you get bored with too many days off or ever wonder why your skin itches late at night, for no reason? Will a new morning mantra get you revved up to face your face? Who...
A Better Me? 30.12.2022 1:19:48
Lisa goes deep in reflection and wonders, "Can I be a better me?" Sam laughs at this and wants zero to do with it! Lisa is dredging up non-essential bread again and establishing she is still a quitter. What will you bring into 2023? Lisa has a foolproof theory on how to navigate this next year, and it's a doozy! What will you let go of in 2023 because something has to go. Hint: it can be things yo...
Chicken Legs Running! 23.12.2022 1:21:29
Is Lisa ditching fake pickle ball for fake soccer? That's what happens when you watch one World Cup soccer game and think I can do that! Sam can't wait to see those chicken legs running! Sam is accused of stealing a Gibson family heirloom, and Lisa's coworkers are questioning her interest in serial killers. H&M are causing controversy not just with the royal family, right Lisa? Are you watching th...
Santa’s Little Helper 16.12.2022 1:11:26
If you were one of Santa's little helpers, aka an elf, would you make toys or hand out yummy hot chocolate and candy canes. Someone (Lisa) thinks she would kill it as a toy maker, but what kid wants a half made toy... squirrel! Lisa is not going to stress out these next few weeks about her poor choices, fuck it she'll do better next year! Should you use something if it could be flammable even if i...
It’s Not My Job! 09.12.2022 1:17:25
Lisa is taking a stand on finding the perfect Christmas gift. It's not her job! She is going to gift card her way through Christmas, and she's okay with it! Sam attempts to start gift shopping, and she is over it. She started talking to herself in the clothing store, and well, she gave up after that. Should grocery stores ask us to give up our points to help a charity, and will Lisa ever get Sheil...
The Show Stopper is... 02.12.2022 1:16:01
Who is the best fake baker in Saskatoon, well it's Lisa of course! She can't decide on her holiday theme for the Christmas bake off and has no clue what she will do for the show stopper. Can Lisa pull this off, well probably cause it's fake...right. Sam is humming a merry tune hearing about the 3rd instalment of Magic Mike, yes! Lisa is all in on Operation Jo Koy and finally found her Christmas sp...
Pardon Me?! 25.11.2022 1:17:14
Pardon me, why does Merica pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving? Lisa is wondering what the criteria is to be taken off the chopping block. Sam wonders if Canadians love Merica Thanksgiving more than their own? Lisa is trying to find her holiday spirit and she believes our holiday personalities are defined by our youth. She's grandma got run over by a reindeer and Sam is rocking around the Christmas tr...
A Total Coat Conundrum! 18.11.2022 1:19:35
After a slight disagreement Lisa and Sam bond over similar puffy coat issues. Their cardigans are too thicky and it's causing numbness and tingling in their arms. It's a total coat conundrum! Don't even get them started about ski pants!! Does watching someone fix a heater make you an electrician? How many 'practice' advent calendars is too many and what is the message when vandalising art? Do you...
Ready For This? 11.11.2022 1:13:00
The snow apocalypse happened last weekend and shovelling snow became the new pastime. Guess who got FOMO and asked her hubby to buy her a shovel, yup Lisa! Mike laughed hysterically at the suggestion and so did Sam! Is she really Ready For This? Lisa has been thinking she needs to partake in a kick line which stunned Sam into silence. Huh? Does anything good come from taking a personality quiz and...
Where Is There? 04.11.2022 1:18:10
How did we live without GPS? Maps don't even! Lisa believes North is always the direction her nose is pointing. They both wonder where is there and how do you get there? Shirley to god, Shirley would know! Eggnog is taking over and Lisa wants nothing to do with it! Sam is hopped up on Hallmark christmas movies and Lisa has found her joy immersed in the reruns of Friends. There is a magical salad u...
Behind The Wall 28.10.2022 1:33:47
Hey friends of the podcast Lisa lost her voice so this week's episode is a peek into the extra episodes we do for Patreon. We dug around and found some fun episodes that we hope brighten your day! Lisa is envious of a tik tok influencer's hair and both admit they may not be Canadian enough. Thanks a lot canuckle! Lisa has reignited her love for Sylvester Stallone while Sam wonders why his face lo...
Let’s Go Skwining! 21.10.2022 1:13:28
What do you get when you put roller skating and happy hour wine together...you get a new sport called Skwining!!! Yes!! Music, disco balls and wine are the ultimate combination! Do your clothes non verbally tell you how they are feeling and when did Arvil Lavigne's music become retro? Lisa is obsessed over her boss's glistening salad while Sam can't help herself but comment on Lisa's hair woes. Di...
All Riled Up!! 14.10.2022 1:19:40
Lisa is getting all riled up about maple bugs, the Jays lost season and major makeup angst. There is anger in her heart and it's boiling over! There is a glimmer of happiness, they got mentioned in an article in Reader's Digest about the 10 funny podcasts! Sweet!! Foot under the covers or outside the covers when you get hot? Are you a problem solver or a seeker of problems? Could the butter board...
Silently Judging! 07.10.2022 1:22:23
Judgy Lisa and pick a part Sam is making an appearance this episode. Lisa is judging Jo Koy, nursery rhymes, and butter boards! While Sam picks apart Lisa's diet habits, and weird song titles. If you get a speeding ticket do you acknowledge your lawlessness, not Lisa! She is done Dahmer and is moving onto Gacy with a little Jo Koy to break things up! She won't admit it but pick a part Sam was righ...
Road Map Of Nastiness! 30.09.2022 1:19:47
Sometimes you see things you just can't unsee, like a soiled mattress. Lisa claims, no one needs to see your roadmap of nastiness! The fakefan is either on strike or she's retiring! The nice weather has encouraged people to bare gnarly feet and those clothes now seem a bit too small. Lisa reminisces about 70's restaurants serving melba toast and tomato juice and why is it when someone is trending...
One Chip Challenge? 23.09.2022 1:28:45
Lisa is trying to convince Sam that they should be adventurous and do the One Chip Challenge. That is hard no from Sam and a will be trying it from Lisa. Sam fears for her stomach, tongue and all the body parts that would be injured by eating the Paqui Chip. It turns your tongue blue...WTF! The Queen's corgis got Lisa in the heart strings. What gets you weeping at a funeral and should sandwiches b...
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