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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.


  • 509 episodes
  • Updated Friday

Episodes509

  • Nov 20, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min

    I Am The Walrus!

    Big news!! Sam got bangs!! Yes, COVID is making us worried about our hair, again! Lisa got hers done too and it's cut short enough that she can survive a month or two on lock down. Lisa can not contain her excitement about hearing Kelly and Ryan talk...

  • Nov 13, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min

    Gargle and Spit!

    The weather outside was frightful and that meant snow days for everyone!! The ladies are in good spirits but Lisa was thinking Mike should have gone to work anyways...too much time with the tall man?! Sam is soothing herself with Hallmark Christmas m...

  • Nov 6, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min

    American S**T Show!!

    It's all about the US election for Lisa as she valiantly stayed up to the wee hours of morning gobbling up all the news. She felt a kinship to the citizens of the United States and considers herself an honorary Merican! There is a musical interlude a...

  • Oct 30, 2020 · 1 hr 20 min

    I’m A Donut Queen!

    The first step is understanding who you are and fully embracing it! Hi my name is Lisa and I am a butteriner and talkoverer!! Sam has found a cute new song to make her smile. There is a weird german song trying to be the next Baby Shark song. Not lik...

  • Oct 23, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min

    It’s Not A Clown Car!!

    Sam starts off the episode declaring she's terrific and fantastic! Lisa reminds Sam she did say she was sooo pretty. It's unfortunate that it sounded insincere. LOL Lisa points out that Wednesday FB had her believing the McRib was back but she quickl...

  • Oct 16, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min

    Really 2020!!

    Lisa is causing trouble again with the whole six second rule. John pops in and mansplains the six second rule. Sam breaks it up with a shut the f%$@ up Lisa! It was Sam's birthday over the weekend and she got lots of well wishes but no present from m...

  • Oct 9, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min

    Too Many Choices!

    Sometimes you can't recreate what once was but in our case...yes you can!! We are back in Betty and after some semi decent pizza we get chit chatting away! Lisa isn't a very good friend because she can't remember what day Sam's birthday is...sheesh! ...

  • Oct 2, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min

    Grill Cheeze Me!

    Lisa is all sad about the Jays as they lost their 3 game series. Sam doesn't console her but just says it like it is, they suck! Sam reveals a new guilty pleasure in the new TV show 'I can see your Voice’. Lisa and the HHG are not fans but Sam is in ...

  • Sep 25, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min

    Everything Has A Name!

    We start off with high hopes, high apple pie in the sky hopes! Just a quick nod to John Jamingo, our audio editor and the feud between his Phillies and Lisa's Jays. Lisa reveals big news she is on the bike again and points out all those who said they...

  • Sep 18, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min

    Sauces Are Life!

       As always Lisa feels the need to air our dirty laundry right off the hop.  John jumps in with his two cents and a bit of back and forth starts but Sam is having none of that! Sam explains to Lisa that nobody cares if we aren’t in the car, they jus...

  • Sep 11, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min

    Dancing With Tigers?!

    We are feeling feisty tonight as we get down to recording. Lisa is making up phrases and words that make no sense and that's not new. She is convinced that she may have created a new word...she hasn't. The word cohort is top of mind for Lisa as she s...

  • Sep 4, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min

    Am I Glamorous?

    It's officially September and sweater weather but there is no need to turn on the heat Michael Gibson! That red dot on their thermostat is the bane of Lisa's existence. Lisa rants on the color of Jon Bon Jovi's hair. Apparently grey is not his color!...

  • Aug 28, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min

    The Pampered Penguin

    You know it's going to be a wild episode when we break into song,  one minute in. With the dog days of summer coming to an end that means Sam can go to bed sooner, those are the rules! We speak fondly about Domino's pizza because it tastes like the p...

  • Aug 21, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min

    Gardener You Ain’t!

    When did the earth become hell?  This is how Lisa starts off the podcast so you know it's gonna be a good one!! We aren't in Betty as John points out and that starts a fun game of let's air our dirty laundry!  We think it's too hot here in Toon town ...

  • Aug 14, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min

    You Aren’t The Winner!

    What do weird voices, Domino's pizza and magical mushrooms add up to, recording day! Yup, we are eating pizza and talking about alternative pizza toppings involving magic mushrooms and marijuana! Lisa says she's never done drugs and Sam pleads the fi...

  • Aug 7, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min

    Five Days Too Many!

    Listener alert! We are at the lake and had to go old school and recorded it directly to podbean. We are on day 4 of 5 days too many with each other and the cracks are beginning to show! It's been hot and sunny at the lake and we might be a bit fried ...

  • Jul 31, 2020 · 1 hr 20 min

    Just 1 Not 2

    *Disclaimer** Our audio sounds a bit off due to some recording issues but we hope that doesn't deter you from listening to it.** Friends of the podcast this is such a great episode...I mean every episode is good right, but we are excited to bring to ...

  • Jul 24, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min

    You’d Be Annoying!

    We were really looking forward to singing but John spoiled it by feeling better! It's probably for the best because Lisa is always off key! Lisa quickly admits to being a cookie monster. It's a cookie for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Her husband has ...

  • Jul 17, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min

    Secrets Second Cousin?

    We needed space so we decided to record apart again....is that a secret or a lie? You won't find out unless you listen to the podcast. Sa. confesses that she needed a vacation from her vacation and Lisa finally admits she burnt her feet because she c...

  • Jul 10, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min

    A Six Hour Tour?

    We needed a car break from each other after a three hour trip turned into a six hour trip there and back! Sam reveals that she cooked all weekend and Lisa tries to convince her that it was to help her shine. Ya right!! Sam outs Lisa because she broke...