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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March 13 · 1 hr 7 min
Fruit Cups, Bowling Shoe Nightmares & The Bro Code
Are you obsessed with fruit cups… or is it just the syrupy sugar you’re really after? Does your inner 9-year-old still sneak sugar whenever possible? And honestly, should fruit cups come in adult-sized portions, or are they forever stuck in the kids’ lunchbox lane? Do you side-eye bowling shoes, haunted by the ghosts of foot fungus past… or do you bring your own like a professional bowler? Is the bro code really stronger than the sisterhood, or are women just better at calling each other out? Are you here for daytime TV drama, hate-watching reality shows, and wondering why obvious lies make you irrationally angry? And be honest… is your biggest fear that God, Santa, or your late mom are somehow judging your bedroom decisions? Plus: the audacity of the mediocre man, the chaos of midlife overconfidence, and why some people can talk their way out of absolutely anything. Tune in for all these burning questions, a little midlife chaos, and a reminder that sometimes the only appropriate response to life is to shake your head. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 6 · 1 hr 4 min
Slippery Stories, Boybands and Midlife Mayhem
Can you spot a professional "ice walker" in the parking lot simply by the fear in their shuffle? Have you ever narrated your own step-by-step parking lot journey only to realize you’ve become the star of your own nature documentary? What’s the boy band that had you crying at concerts—NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, or are you sticking with New Kids on the Block? Are we all just midlife women secretly regressing to preteen status because we skipped the baby phase? Is late-night water drinking causing you to wake up to a shooting sound from your plastic bottle, or just more trips to pee? Can scalloped potatoes really vibe with meatloaf, or is the TikTok crowd eating their sides all wrong? Are you brave enough to take the Pillsbury roll challenge, or are you worried it’s going to explode in your face? Have you ever wondered if Mahjong, Candy Crush, or that occasional Wordle streak is boosting your brain power—or simply making you a “dumber” midlifer? Did you stab your way through the headlines, or are you fact-checking Lisa’s questionable news stories? Are sins of the parents really impacting Beatrice and Eugene in the royal circuits? Tune in to “I Shake My Head” for a rollercoaster of hilarious midlife revelations, challenges, and just enough arguing to keep you shaking your head at every amusing moment! New episodes every Friday. Midlife judgments. Zero apologies. Lots of laughs. Patreon:⁠ https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead⁠ You can also find us on: Website⁠ www.ishakemyheadpod.com⁠ or⁠ https://www.womeninmedia.network⁠ Twitter⁠ www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead⁠ Instagram⁠ www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead⁠ Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead⁠ Grab some cool merchandise at⁠ https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 27 · 1 hr 9 min
Coffee Pot Panties, Grapefruit Regrets & Saggy Boobs
Would you wash your underwear in a hotel coffee maker…or is that travel hack where you even draw the line? Why does buying one grapefruit suddenly make Lisa believe she’s entering her “grapefruit girl era” — only to discover it tastes like citrus betrayal? And who keeps spreading the myth that there’s a bra so comfortable you’ll “forget you’re wearing it”? (We have questions. Strong ones.) Also up for debate: Are Mother Nature and God in a group chat coordinating snowstorms?  Who is brushing their teeth with room temperature water and why are they like that?  Does toothpaste have to be minty, or have we just accepted Big Mint’s agenda?  And when it comes to AI, is it actually dangerous…or just the newest thing we’ve decided to blame for everything? This is midlife. The filter is gone. The judgments are loud. And the laughs are constant. If you love everyday observations, unfiltered opinions, and the kind of commentary that says what you’re already thinking just louder, then I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam is the podcast you didn’t know you needed. New episodes every Friday. Midlife judgments. Zero apologies. Lots of laughs. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 20 · 1 hr 16 min
Savvy Observations: From Camel Toes to Mediocre Men
Is camel toe back…or are pants just fighting women now? Why are mediocre men walking around with the confidence of a Marvel superhero? Frozen canned juice disappearing like it’s not a full on Canadian childhood emergency? Also, why does skin require a maintenance schedule, a budget, and emotional resilience? This week Lisa and Sam tackle: • The unflattering photo conspiracy (IT’S THE ANGLES!) • Bathroom procrastination, why do we wait like it’s a competitive sport?  • 80s nostalgia that now qualifies as historical evidence • And the ultimate debate: Google vs. ChatGPT vs. unverified Lisa Logic 25+ years of friendship. Professional midlife judgment. We say what you’re thinking, just louder! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 13 · 1 hr 20 min
Angel Wings: Take 'Em and Shove 'Em
Lisa has declined angel wings in the afterlife, citing fashion concerns. Samantha believes this may impact her final destination. If you’ve ever: • Judged someone silently in a public bathroom • Treated true crime like a life skills course • Considered compression stockings a personal attack • Or described a sandwich as “fake teeth friendly” You are our people. This week on I Shake My Head, two midlife women overanalyze everything, heaven, hygiene, aging, and Google search results, so you don’t have to. Smart. Ridiculous. Slightly inappropriate. Midlife comedy at its finest. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 6 · 57 min
Fashion Flops, Shankle Season and Misguided Compliments
Are you mystified by the cult of the shankle those brave ankles emerging prematurely at the first hint of spring? Can midlife women find a place to shop when everything is cropped and caters to the under-25 crowd? Is plaid ever a good look, or do you feel like an accidental lumberjack in the changing room? Is “you’re aging well” ever actually a compliment, or is the audacity too much to bear? Is your snack routine leading you to crunchy disappointment? Lisa dives into her love-hate relationship with creamy dill veggie chips. Are they really healthier, or just a caloric trick in a “healthy” package? Lisa has questions about egg yolk and whether humans should worry about the color (and smell) of their own poop. Is sending “per my last email” just a passive-aggressive way to get people’s attention or the best tool in your Monday morning arsenal? Which retro insults do you want to bring back: twerp, scallywag, or the ever controversial twat-waffle? Join Lisa and Sam for hilarious banter, surprising revelations, and the honest truth about surviving midlife fashion, food, and friendship all while shaking your head at the absurdities of everyday life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Bras, Pleated Pants And The Audacity Of It All
Is your bra secretly plotting the course of your entire day, transforming from trusted friend to rib-crushing adversary before lunch? When exactly did weekend comfort boil down to finding the least mean-spirited bra in the drawer? Could men survive the daily struggle of strapping into something supportive and tight for 12 hours? Why do front pleats, bell bottoms, and neon keep coming, and is Samantha right to warn Lisa against making a pleated pants comeback? Sam is calling out the audacity of men taking credit where none was due and squeezing out the women who were the ones making history. Are you and your BFF spiraling into irreconcilable TV incompatibility over “The Pit” and “Chicken Sisters”? Are you also checking your look from every angle before heading out, curious if your “gobble” is gobbling unevenly? Can you spot fake teeth or fake eyelashes, and do you believe anyone’s ever been fooled by a perfect uniboob? Are 4,000 or 6,000 celebrity “conquests” fascinating or just disgusting, and why do women get shamed while men get crowned “studs”? Why was there carpet in the kitchen AND bathroom in the 70s, and how did we not notice the smell? Join us for laughs, nostalgic tangents, tiny annoyances, and real talk on everything from slipper allegiances to pleat fashion crises. It’s another episode with Lisa and Samantha where the only guarantee is you’ll find yourself shaking your head and loving every minute of it. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 23 · 1 hr 6 min
Questionable Hygiene, Steak Regrets and Midlife Rants
Do you question society’s hygiene habits? Is midlife really just about hating change, or is it about finding perfection in the same old experiences? Could your steak disappointment actually be a sign of maturity? Are you baffled by new bathroom behaviors—why are there four girls in one stall, and is it drugs or treats? Can you really trust squirrels, and have you ever refused to lend out a single one of your 500 cookbooks? Do you obsessively check the weather app like Lisa, or have you reached the age where every ache and pain means you’re moving to Tylenol Arthritis? Do signs that say “Don’t flush your tampons” make you ponder the state of humanity, or do you question why “No shirt, no shoes, no service” needs to exist at all? How do you feel about world leaders who act like they’re playing Monopoly with actual countries, or new laws that sound straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale? Are you scandalized by people who don’t rinse the peanut butter knife before dipping it in the jam, or do you live on the edge like Samantha? How would you curate a Gen X time capsule, United Colors of Benetton or Ocean Pacific, Pop Rocks or Fun Dip? And just how many more winged celebrity tributes will creep you out on Instagram? Join us on our socials, subscribe to the podcast and celebrate your quirks because everyone’s invited to the party (as long as you bring your own soap on a rope and clean your knife). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 16 · 1 hr 8 min
Midlife Madness: Fake Teeth, French Onion Soup & Impatience
Is impatience really just a desire for efficiency, or is Lisa in denial about her lack of patience? Do you get annoyed by slow elevators, drive-throughs that don't zigzag fast enough, or people who don't reply right away? Is it really being a “Karen” to want your new teeth just right, or is Lisa getting kicked out of the denturist's office for demanding perfection? Can refusing to appreciate French onion soup really divide friendships? Are book people annoyingly braggy about their TBR piles? Is it time for midlife women everywhere to finally take a stand, call out rudeness, and tell folks to “sit down and shut up”? Are you fed up with every daily task needing a new app, or do you embrace the future of smartphone technology? Is “because I said so” truly the unbeatable trump card in arguments, and should parents everywhere bring it back as the ultimate conversation stopper? Do you have a secret hang-up about refusing to finish milk, pop, or coffee down to the last drop, or is Lisa alone in her bottom-of-the-bottle paranoia? Is the male version of Karen actually a David or a Dan, and do you believe male coworkers deserve their own meme status? Should all food be takeout, or has Uber Eats gone too far? Tune in for all these head-shaking questions, plus listener shout-outs, cookie debates, and more hilarious midlife reminders to keep shaking your head at life’s quirks! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 9 · 1 hr 6 min
Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion
Is there really such a thing as "manageable meat," or is Lisa's quest for the perfect bacon just another midlife crusade? Do you find yourself lost between crispy and softly cooked bacon and wish there was a word for the glorious middle ground? Are you mourning the era when MTV closed out with “Video Killed the Radio Star,” while Gen Xers everywhere lament the days of surprise playlists and recorded VHS tapes? Are you tired of January stretching on for what feels like 100 days, and do you also need a timeout from midlife's endless complaints, like peach fuzz and eternally dry elbows? Are back pockets essential to your pants happiness, or do you fall for the fake-pocket trap? Does the audacity of men’s comments ever make you want to shake your head, or are you a professional at showing them the "sure" face? Would you take part in a class-action lawsuit against the McRib, or are you with Lisa in her undying love for that mysterious pressed meat? Is popcorn getting far too complicated with all those flavor shakers, or are you a butter purist at heart? Are you on the hunt for the perfect cookie like Lisa—or has Mr. Christie’s shrinking Oreos left you bitter? What movies do you love rewatching, and does “moistness” truly make or break your favorite cake? Tune in to this week's salty, sassy, and midlifey episode of I Shake My Head, where Lisa and Sam tackle the quirks of meaty dilemmas, midlife exhaustion, pop culture throwbacks, snack wars, and all the little moments that make you shake your head and laugh at life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
January 2 · 1 hr 13 min
Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems
Could baskets be the magic cure for chaos, or are they just Lisa’s latest “organized pile” in disguise? Is buying bins truly the first step, or only wishful thinking before delegating the heavy lifting to an imaginary sidekick? Who really believes an email from a psychic who knows your exact birth date but still needs you to “click pay now” to unlock your destiny and why is Lisa so convinced her fate is 400 years in the making? Can a New Year’s no sugar resolution survive if every single sweet donut sprinkles, a spoonful in coffee, or even the extra shake on cereal is suddenly “necessary”? Is menopause really just an endless bout of itchiness, and do oatmeal baths cure everything including friendship squabbles about body lotion and vitamin D? When pajamas go from under the pillow as a kid to big, ugly, “voluminous” comfort as an adult, is it liberation or just the new cool? What did Gen X really survive, feral childhoods, helmetless bike rides, and the ultimate parental tough love? Can “k” in a text actually ruin your day, or is that just a symptom of the trigger-happy next generation? Join Lisa and Sam for organized chaos, psychic nonsense, sugar dilemmas, and the gen-x wisdom you didn’t know you needed. Come for the laughs; stay for the head shakes! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates
Should you scratch an itch in public, or are you with Lisa and Samantha in championing the “cross your legs and pray” maneuver? Are warning colors like Code Yellow and Code Orange making winter more dramatic than necessary, or would you rather just call it “cold” and move on? There are several heated discussions around breakfast stipulations, pizza toppings and the kiss cam fiasco. How does one survive the emotional minefield of appliance gifts, and can a birdhouse ever say “I love you”? Is Hickory Farms the unsung holiday hero, or a box of warm cheese better left in the mall kiosk? Is zen really achievable if you can’t sit still for five seconds, or is it just code for nap time? Did a one-word review calling an episode “stupid” just perfectly sum up the anti-stress, anti-serious, hilariously judgmental vibe Lisa and Samantha serve up each week? Tune in to I Shake My Head for snarky friendship, relatable food fights, pop culture hot takes, and their take on life’s everyday stupid moments! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift
Is your texting thumb your own personal MVP and have you ever experienced the catastrophic downfall that comes with a microscopic sliver? Could it bench your whole hand for a day, forcing you to re-examine your double-thumb texting identity? Does Lisa have what it takes to follow through with new resolutions like giving up “unnecessary sugar,” judging coworkers’ lunches and being an “accidental jerk”? Have you ever wondered if Taylor Swift’s tour docu-series could actually boost your moral fiber? Are billionaires greedy, or do we still celebrate women like Taylor Swift for smashing records and paying her crew handsomely? When it comes to remakes, does anyone truly need another Anaconda movie with Paul Rudd and Jack Black? Do you nap with the lights on to trick your brain into thinking it's not bedtime? Will Google ever truly make us smarter, and is ChatGPT really just a reflection of your own life choices? Ugly Christmas sweaters, festive tradition or cringe-worthy cliché? Will emojis ever replace the classic dot-dot-dot in our texts, and why does mascara promise you the lashes you know you’ll never have? Tune in for all of this and more with Lisa and Samantha, a rollicking ride through everyday annoyances, modern dilemmas, and ruthless self-reflection, wrapped up in laughter, and the unwavering mantra to keep shaking your head at life’s ridiculous moments. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Oatmeal Joy, Baggy Jean Drama & Charcuterie Chaos
Is instant oatmeal Lisa's life-changing discovery or just her new excuse to eat more sugar before bed? Will Lisa’s newfound snack make it a whole ten days before she's onto the next food fad? Have you ever been called out for your controversial fashion choices, like DIY jeans or baggy pants that maybe shouldn’t leave the house? Should we build salami and cheese into gingerbread houses, or has charcuterie crafting officially crossed into germ-fest territory? Should we ban snowball fights to protect the delicate sensibilities of today’s kids, or do you long for the bruised noses and wild abandon of old-school brick wall target practice? Are dodgeball, skating, and even splash fights next on the chopping block? Is the elusive “hourglass figure” just another relic of a time when corsets ruled and BMI was invented for European men? Can bananas really be limited to the winter food group? Is a cup of coffee after supper and a 4:30 dinner the true marker of “elder years”? Gather round for the latest episode where cozy snacks, questionable fashion choices, and the nostalgia of snowball fights crash headlong into midlife laughs and salty, sugar-coated truths. Pull up a chair, friends—Lisa and Sam are here to toast the quirks and shake their heads at life, one oatmeal packet at a time! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Fruitcake: The Holiday Brick We Can't Seem To Kill
Is fruitcake the culinary equivalent of emotional baggage heavier than your regrets and as dense as a gluten-free cake gone wrong? Did your boomer relatives force-feed you candied fake fruit squares and call it “Christmas joy”. Is it time to let Christmas cakes retire for good? Are you feeling the tipping fatigue when restaurant receipts now suggest 22% as the minimum? Did you spend your childhood loving the 80s salad bar, complete with baby corn, jello cubes, and all-you-can-eat beets, or does the thought of a communal bowl make you queasy? Are you a dawdler, a saunterer, or just someone who needs a designated slow-walking friend at work? Have you ever judged someone for eating a burger at 8 AM, or snapped secret photos to share the evidence of breakfast rule-breaking? Lisa is wondering how Kevin Jonas went from odd duck to heartthrob? Are you living in fear of pillow purgatory, cold remedies, and the existential threat of a drippy nostril at work? Can a bodysuit trend truly replace the humble T-shirt, or is it just a snap-happy torture chamber for the tipsy and the forgetful? Does the idea of hot eggnog, mulled wine, or just a simple tin of Belgian cookies bring you comfort, or are you fuming at QR-coded chocolate box maps and the ever-rising price of Christmas treats? Join Lisa and Samantha for a hilarious deep dive into vintage desserts, midlife gripes, friendship spats, and the everyday quirks that make life just a little bit more shake-your-head worthy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Inspirational Panties, DIY Denim Disasters and Squirting Sausages
Ever wished your underwear could tell you what day it is? Lisa wants to bring back the days-of-the-week panties but for adults! Would inspirational messages on your undies help you through a blurry week, Have you mourned the fate of a homemade jean gone rogue, revealing two inches of blinding Canadian calf above your boot? Do you also panic when breakfast sausages squirt unexpectedly, questioning whether you truly need that kind of morning surprise? Is parasocial your new identity because the dictionary says so, or is Lisa overanalyzing her deep (imaginary) celeb connections? Did you ever wonder if Alaska’s perpetual night is really the secret to the best sleep of your life, or if daylight deprivation is just a one-way ticket to nap town? Should we question the lazy Susan’s reputation was Susan really lazy, or has she been wrongly branded for decades? Are expiry dates a hard rule, or do you thrive on questionable cheese and freezer surprises? Join Lisa and Samantha for an episode packed with panty proposals, DIY denim woes, fast food let-downs, cold remedies, fake email prizes, and much more. Shake your head, have a laugh, and question everything! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Comfy Pants, Sloppy Crocs and Couch Naps
Is the true holy grail of after-work life comfy pants and no bra? Do you secretly judge folks who rock their “home” look in public, or are you one of the bold ones? Have you ever tried tracking down someone with a single sloppy Croc, risking a blurry hallway snap for the sake of podcast proof? Is couch napping the sweetest slumber you’ll ever find, or does it only lead to trouble and secret pillow betrayals? Is getting up in the middle of the night a rite of passage, or is it just a curse one friend passes to another? Have you ever wondered why “raspberry” contains a silent P, and why “booty call” and “butt dial” are the greatest linguistic prank ever played by the English language? Would you ever risk a six-month-old jar of mayonnaise, or do expiry dates make your stomach flip? Lisa and Samantha dig into the political drama of the Epstein files and wonder what it will reveal. Could you survive a communal Gen Z dining experience, or would you hold firm to your right not to make awkward small talk over brunch? How do you feel about Black Friday in Canada? Are we boxed in by American traditions, or do we miss the old Boxing Day bonanza? Can a festive turkey sub ever live up to its ad, when it's prepared with mystery stuffing and its juice, and gravy squeezed from a bottle? Tune in for a comfy, chaotic mix of home truths, social judgment, language debates, and enough laughs to keep you shaking your head at life’s most relatable moments! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Santa's Lap, Grilled Cheese Heaven and Boob Relocation
Is sitting on Santa’s lap a charming tradition or a dated, uncomfortable ritual in need of a Mrs. Claus chaperone? Are grilled cheese sandwiches truly capable of healing emotional wounds you never knew you had? Do you think heaven is serving up grilled cheese perfection? Did you also discover that bras can apparently relocate your “girls” to a whole new postal code and should Wonderbra be sponsoring this level of excitement? Is driving in the first snowfall a Saskatchewan rite of passage or a hazardous adventure with clean-window-averse daredevils? Could you ever be convinced to use a hot hairbrush instead of your beloved straightener, or does hair advice from your best friend always come with a side of sass? Will boat shoes, shoulder pads, and jewel tones truly make a comeback in 2026? Why do we know every embarrassing lyric to Nickelback and Air Supply, but not a scrap of Shakespeare? Did the New York Times miss the mark with their article “Did women ruin the workplace”? Who would you want a “peek” at in the afterlife? Tune in for Lisa and Sam’s high-energy debates, nostalgic deep dives, laugh-out-loud moments, and a healthy dose of head-shaking at the quirks of everyday life! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Advent Angst, Retail Rants and Mediocre Meals
Are Advent calendars actually a gateway to disappointment, or are they a legitimate excuse to eat twenty-four chocolates in one go and call it "practice"? Do you shop at messy stores and secretly judge everyone’s plaid pajama bottoms and slippers out in public? Is mediocre restaurant food ruining your World Series viewing parties, and should coffee ever cost more than a pancake? Has your life ever been ruined by a slippy black sock before 8am? Do you have an anti-bucket list like Lisa where you just put on all the items you don’t already like or want to do? Need a ruling on oven tray orientation: sideways, longways, or “whatever mood strikes”? When is the right time to put up your Christmas tree? Is it after November 11th or whenever “Hallmark season” kicks off? Are you Team Pixie or Team Bixie when it comes to trendy haircuts? Would you ever let your best friend convince you to match hairstyles? Are skinny little dog legs being neglected in winter, and is it finally time for canine snow pants? From coping with unwanted encounters in the drugstore, to the drama of royal titles, to pancake topping controversies and pudding flavors that spark outrage, is it all making you shake your head? Tune in to “I Shake My Head” for laughs, pet peeves, debates, and a reminder that sometimes you just have to DIY your own Advent calendar and keep shaking your head at the world’s quirks! Get tickets for our Saskatoon show on November 7th here: http://bit.ly/ishakemyheadlive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
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 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 list), while Sam basks in the encouragement of “the universe.” Would you ever wear a silk bonnet to bed, and does freshly washed laundry feel as magical as they say? Does AI finally cross the line from “helpful” to “creepy” when it starts moonlighting as Suzanne Somers? Should you put toilet paper in the fridge, or is that one life hack too far? How do Gen Z and Gen Alpha communicate are GIFs now cringy, and does doubling down on sending them make us true rebels? Plus, can ten sit-ups a day transform your muffin top, or is goal-setting just a loophole waiting to happen? Tune in for another laugh-out-loud episode with Lisa and Sam and remember, the only thing you should take seriously is the urge to shake your head at the quirks of everyday life! Get tickets for our Saskatoon show on November 7th here: http://bit.ly/ishakemyheadlive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices