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I SHAKE MY HEAD

Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling

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

comedy stand-up

All Episodes

71:36

Washroom Woes, GenX Snacks and Signs From Above

I SHAKE MY HEAD ·

2025/10/31

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 has better things to say? Lisa gets direct email advice from the divine (and is clearly stuck on the D

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74:46

Bush Thongs to Breastfeeding: We Got Questions

I SHAKE MY HEAD ·

2025/10/24

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 your partner for chocolate milk provided there’s enough Quik in it? Is Lisa failing at being an adult or

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72:23

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau and Other Modern Disasters

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2025/10/17

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 owners) while parading around in toques? Is Diane Keaton’s peaceful “peak” on TikTok the closure we

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81:00

Pumpkin Spice, Oven Mitts and Other Fall Confusions

I SHAKE MY HEAD ·

2025/10/10

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

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76:46

Adult Soothers, Fruit Cups and Gen X Drama

I SHAKE MY HEAD ·

2025/10/03

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

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75:16

Trump, Chicken Wings and Signature Outfits

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2025/09/26

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

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81:35

Sneezing: The Orgasmic Imposter

I SHAKE MY HEAD ·

2025/09/19

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 losing a game well, or do the excuses just multiply with the cards? Should a hash brown baked potato be

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66:24

Best Before Dates: The Ultimate Food Conspiracy

I SHAKE MY HEAD ·

2025/09/12

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 of Kentucky Fried Chicken's crispy skin. Dive into the mysterious world of tarot readings and auras,

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59:17

Tarot Card Warnings: You're Screwed

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2025/09/05

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? Is Sam secretly a 70's housewife, obsessed with game shows? Is meatloaf the official dish of fall? Is it

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65:35

Crackhoe Motels, Slush Puppies and Beet Salad

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2025/08/29

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 with drinks with no taste and too many buns? Should kids be taught about their private spots to the tune

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56:56

Stage Lights to Tail Lights: Air Canada's Strike Detour

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2025/08/22

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 just fate playing a cruel joke? Did Lisa make a rookie mistake after being recognized by a podcast fan

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61:32

Craving Control: A Bite-Sized Battle

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2025/08/15

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 worst or best idea yet? Are you nostalgic for the 70s mom discipline and missing that flying slipper

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70:55

Grocery Store Gladiators: Conveyor Belt Battle

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2025/08/08

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 scraper? Could you survive the new "mandatory sniff test" at the airport if it was for B.O.? Can you relate to

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67:14

Meh: A Viral Tug Of War

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2025/08/01

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", too? Could you feel safe tucked behind a zipper in a tent and who really eats the crusty end of a

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69:13

Kiss Cam Chaos, Colbert's Curtain Call & That Epstein...

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2025/07/25

Can a kiss cam be considered a spy cam if it's out in public? Will Colbert go out with a bang or a boom? When will that Epstein guy just fade into the background? Should giving a urine sample come with hazard pay for the collateral hand splash? Can you really party like you're 25 at a block party, or is it the next-day wreckage just too much? Are we jealous of Kelly & Mark's sex life or tired just thinking about it? Do boomers have a right to hate sinks in kitchen islands? Is thinning hair thanks to

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63:22

Fiber Fiascos & Sunburned Sass

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2025/07/18

Is Lisa on a mission to eat healthier or just on a collision course with fiber overload? Do fruits and veggies need warning labels? Did their vacation bring sun, fun and unexpected freckles or just sunscreen regrets and burnt Eggo waffles? Were Lisa's charcuterie skills up to par or is the snack-o- lator the real hero? Should grocery shopping for the lake resemble the bad habits of broke students and does syrup belong in the fridge? Does anyone besides Sam not know you don't stick a fork into a

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67:28

Girl Dinner & Grocery Bag Battles

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2025/07/11

What is a "girl dinner" and does it involve pate, grilled cheese or just skipping dinner all together? Ever find yourself carrying 15 grocery bags just to avoid a second trip? Is it selfish to skip buying milk and pop because you don't want to lug it upstairs? Has garlic bread been kicked to the curb and whatever happened to deep fried mushrooms and potato skins? Are you outraged by loud TV commercials that jolt you awake mid nap? Is hot yoga just communal BO or is there secret magic in sweating

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61:48

Diary Of A Domestic Slacker

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2025/07/04

Do chores get you down and are you one step away from sayin, fuck chores? How many "thank you's" until you sound unhinged or do you Sprinkle thank you's like confetti? Is coffee a brainwashing cult or the only way to survive the week? Should there be a law banning lawnmowers before 10am? Were you today years old when you found out about the spatula? Who else besides Sam is excited about Hallmark's Christmas in July? Do you know the difference between confidence and being egotistical? Tune in for the

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64:55

Praise Be...To What Exactly?

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2025/06/27

Do you find yourself puzzled by phrases like "praise be"? Lisa is on a mission to figure out exactly what she's supposed to be praising and to whom! Have you ever hurt your tongue eating a childhood snack?Do you love or hate Hallmark's Christmas in July? How old were you when you heard the Coke commercial 'I'd like to teach the world to sing? Have you ever done the mom shower (pit-crotch-done) when running short on time? Is Dolly Parton the surprise rockstar we all need right now? Do you know what

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69:05

Calories: The Unseen Enemy

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2025/06/20

Lisa wonders if calories have it out for her, while Samantha insists personal choices are the real culprit-is it obsession or just accountability? Are you on the hunt for a good neck cream? Would you brave the trendy peanut butter and jelly egg just for bragging rights? Are Cher and Dolly Parton irreplaceable? Are you nostalgic for 1985; the metal playgrounds, no internet and making mixed tapes? Have you hit your "princess era" with sleep masks and mouth tape? Should everyone really have to do first

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