I SHAKE MY HEAD

Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling

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’re here to talk about them… loudly, passionately, and often without Googling first.

Whether they’re ranting, reminiscing, or completely going off the rails, their friendship is the heart of the show—and the reason you’ll feel like you’re right there in the conversation.

Tune in to I Shake My Head for laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred chats that prove midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s just more material.

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509 episodes
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Feb 24, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
The Cucumber Special!
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 retiremen...
Feb 17, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Toast Years?
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 l...
Feb 10, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Shake It Till Ya Make It
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 sh...
Feb 3, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
Wasted Thank You!
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 wer...
Jan 27, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Remember That?
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 b...
Jan 20, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Salt It Up!
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 th...
Jan 13, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Killer Of Plants!
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 gi...
Jan 6, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Sit And Watch?!
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 t...
Dec 30, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
A Better Me?
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 foolpr...
Dec 23, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
Chicken Legs Running!
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...
Dec 16, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Santa’s Little Helper
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 s...
Dec 9, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
It’s Not My Job!
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 th...
Dec 2, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
The Show Stopper is...
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. ...
Nov 25, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
Pardon Me?!
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 an...
Nov 18, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
A Total Coat Conundrum!
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 watchin...
Nov 11, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Ready For This?
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...
Nov 4, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min
Where Is There?
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...
Oct 28, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Behind The Wall
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 b...
Oct 21, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Let’s Go Skwining!
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 ...
Oct 14, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
All Riled Up!!
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 pod...