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 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.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 31, 2025
Washroom Woes, GenX Snacks and Signs From Above
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 hygi...
Oct. 24, 2025
Bush Thongs to Breastfeeding: We Got Questions
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 s...
Oct. 17, 2025
Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau and Other Modern Disasters
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...
Oct. 10, 2025
Pumpkin Spice, Oven Mitts and Other Fall Confusions
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 stor...
Oct. 3, 2025
Adult Soothers, Fruit Cups and Gen X Drama
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 s...
Sept. 26, 2025
Trump, Chicken Wings and Signature Outfits
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 c...
Sept. 19, 2025
Sneezing: The Orgasmic Imposter
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 Lis...
Sept. 12, 2025
Best Before Dates: The Ultimate Food Conspiracy
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 t...
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