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I SHAKE MY HEAD

Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperlingwww.ishakemyheadpod.com
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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Episodes

Brain Freeze!!

Well if the cold weather doesn't get ya the pot pills will!! Yes, Lisa and Sam are braving -34C and someone is still sick!! Lisa confesses the cold has caused problems with her dentures that can't be good! Sam is fed up with kids messing with her beverages and says her piece!! The ladies discuss serial killers, the Super Bowl, Apple Pie Oreos, real cheese and the WWE! Lisa loves dessert and Sam prefers appetizers can they change each other's mind...mmmm probably not but that won't stop them!! Ke...

Feb 08, 20191 hr 12 min

Snotty Mess!!

Lisa has a cold and feels like hell but the show must go on!! Sam points out that she has been medicating herself with the wrong stuff and Lisa is pissed that she has wasted the last 2 days!! They start by sharing their thoughts on Boy George singing on Ellen which has them discussing comebacks of aging rockers! The HHG reveals that she can debate and gives Lisa a run for her money! The ladies discuss the Superbowl, the WWE, pot pills and the Ted Bundy Tapes! Sam and Lisa reveal the remaining ei...

Feb 01, 20191 hr 11 min

On Location!

Okay, friends of the podcast, the audio may be a bit off because it got really cold and the ladies took shelter in the HHG's basement!! Yes, Lisa and Sam are on location for the first time! It causes Lisa some angst but Sam is rolling with the punches! They start off wondering if the Royals should be driving themselves after the accident and if self-driving cars might be a good idea! So much is discussed from Oscar Meyer hotdogs, horrible childhood dinners, IHOP, the HHG hotboxing and Shake and ...

Jan 25, 20191 hr 14 min

It’s An Inner HaHaHa...

It's freaking cold in Saskatoon but the show must go on! Safely wrapped in blankets the ladies get chatting about the week! Lisa is mixing up PB&J, obsessing about pickled asparagus, annoyed at toilet paper and loving her some pudding! Sam is relieved that the HHG explained her Dunkin Donut Snapchat and is all for bringing back the 70's casserole! The ladies are tired of the cold so they list off some signs Spring might be around the corner! Sam tries to figure out what makes Lisa laugh. She...

Jan 18, 20191 hr 16 min

Guess What!

Sam is back from vacation and Lisa has so much to tell her! Lisa has concerns about her cupboards being rearranged and her egg McMuffin maker being moved. She feels like omelets have been overlooked for the fancier Eggs Benedict! The ladies discuss Mr. Pretzel, personal days, steeped tea, pop-tarts and the Golden Globes! Lisa proposes a January Advent calendar and Sam brings up Januhairy! Besides potentially growing out their body hair for fun, Sam has a few fun ideas to beat the January blues a...

Jan 11, 20191 hr 18 min

Let’s do this!

The ladies have rung in the New Year and they got plans for 2019. But first Lisa needs to explain her beef with Dark Chocolate Oreos, smart coffee makers and her appreciation for liquid paper! Sam apologizes to the HHG for crushing her spirit when they went to Value Village but wants to make it up to her by going to the auction! Lisa informs Sam going to Bingo will be in their future so sayth the HHG! The ladies reminisce about the new things(good and bad) they added to the podcast in 2018. Lisa...

Jan 04, 20191 hr 12 min

We Out!

Its almost the end of the year and it can't come soon enough! Sam had a fat girl down moment and Lisa is experiencing a dehydration problem! The ladies discuss shower habits, middle fingers, pickled asparagus, and V8 juice! The Christmas light tour was a success because Sam got her HoHo back! The ladies had pretty tame Christmas's but Sam got the best Christmas gift from Lisa's husband Mike! Lisa says its from her too but we know a pay off when we see it! Sam went down the Google rabbit hole aga...

Dec 28, 20181 hr 8 min

You got what?

Lisa and Sam launch into another episode confessing to having a snack before going to meet the HHG for lunch! Ah, the life of a plus size woman! They agree the HHG has them raising their clothing game but now it's trickling into their PJ's! The ladies talk about the voice winner, snap chat, new money, chili, and assorted nuts! Lisa wonders when Sheila is bringing the Christmas baking while Sam confesses to needing more Christmas cookie crack! They reminisce about the Christmas toys of their yout...

Dec 21, 20181 hr 9 min

Really? Really!

It has been a long week for the ladies and it's only Wednesday! Lisa raises the bar for married women...WWE anyone? The ladies discuss french toast, Joan Rivers, men's PJs, acidic pee and the screaming shits! Yes, its been that kind of week! Lisa's Christmas prep is on point while Sam admits she is lagging behind. What's in your purse reveals the HHG's obsession with receipts and Lisa's need for mirrors! Christmas chocolate is on the ladies minds as they agree on After Eights being the best but ...

Dec 14, 20181 hr 10 min

Sorry We Sang

We are LIVE in Saskatoon!! Yes, we did the podcast live on Facebook and brought in the Hyper Hype Girl as our special guest! The ladies get down to business discussing wind chill issues, shrimp rings, hymns at funerals, schweaty balls and missing baseball! Sam wonders if everyone is getting their Christmas hair on and the HHG wants the unnecessary invites to stop! Lisa's wish comes true and carpool karaoke the Christmas edition comes to life! Its not great singing and they don't really know the ...

Dec 07, 20181 hr 19 min

Why Us!

This week Lisa and Sam venture to the other side of town and end up recording in a different Safeway parking lot! The big news is revealed they have joined the Podfix Network of podcasts! The ladies discuss Lisa's new glasses, she is sooo pretty! Sam has a fingernail that seems of great interest to Lisa. Sam questions the Snapchats that the HHG and Lisa sent on their day off! They are so weird! The conversation veers towards sleep habits, deviled eggs, festive blizzards, Christmas decorations an...

Nov 30, 20181 hr 9 min

The Merican

Lisa and Sam are boycotting Denny's again and its over pie of course! Mike bought Lisa a Fitbit but she reveals it's all a bunch of lies! The ladies went out to celebrate the HHG's 50th birthday and it was a blast...she even managed to guide Lisa into finding new glasses! They did learn that Costco is not the place to buy glasses but it has other redeeming qualities, food sampling being Lisa's favorite! Lisa and Sam talk turkey pranks, wee franks and Christmas angst! They have a special guest po...

Nov 23, 20181 hr 24 min

Ricky, Stop That!

It's been a hectic week for Lisa and Sam but they made time for a special guest...the HHG!! Yup, she is in Betty for the whole hour! Things get heated when Sam outs Lisa about Sheilas beets! Lisa can't lie she threw out the jars. What! She is still harping about Walmart bananas and now their milk! Tide has a new look for their detergent and Lisa warns the HHG to make sure she gets her wine from the right box! The ladies discuss Dasani water, machines that make cocktails, Joe Louis's and flavored...

Nov 16, 20181 hr 10 min

Sleep, Who Needs It!

What do you do when your BFF gets food shamed at McDonald's, you tell others about it! Lisa trys to explain why she needs so much food, ya Lisa you like variety, sure. The ladies try to bring back the 4 color Bic pen for environmental reasons and realize its really about inclusion. Sam takes her frustrations out on Lisa but in Sam's defense Lisa was warned! The ladies talk Walmart groceries, parties, the Good Dr., new food and canned beans! Sam reveals she is unprepared for winter and Lisa being...

Nov 09, 20181 hr 16 min

Why Did We Do That?

October is over, bring on Christmas...what! The ladies go back to their roots, they are stealing wifi from Lowes and have problems with the outdoor inflatable Christmas decor!! Too soon too soon! Lisa and Sam are still jazzed about their visit to Terror in the Trees! Lisa has a beef with NBC, misses baseball and has discovered new food! Sam has parted ways with the old and embraced the new! It's a weird world when you dive into the Guinness World records. It's filled with long lashes, socks and ...

Nov 02, 20181 hr 10 min

Time Is Money!

Another week is almost over and someone (Sam) needs more coffee to get through it! Lisa experiments with a new sweet and savour breakfast option (hint she hated it last week)! There are new fun foods being introduced into Lisa's world and Sam wants the food pictures to stop! They discuss bus etiquette, advent calendars, longjohns and the HHG's adventure in botoxing! Lisa ponders toothpaste and Sam thinks why brush when you have fake teeth! Weird phobias and Halloween are discussed but like Benny...

Oct 26, 20181 hr 10 min

I Hate Them All!!

Lisa admits to being a toucher while Sam admits she doesn't mind second hand shoes. Lisa finds this appalling!! The ladies discuss pie on the bus, baby bumps, Quaker Oats, cake with a twist and The Conners! Sam and Lisa play 2 truths and a lie but in Lisa's case 2 lies and a truth! Lisa divluges why she hates clowns and Sam of course schools her on why and possible ways to cure it!! Its another fun and lively conversation that ends with spirited I Shake my Heads!! If you love what you hear you c...

Oct 19, 20181 hr 5 min

Who Knew!?

Lisa and Sam start off bickering about sharing the same water! Sam is not that kind of woman...ewww! They talk turkey, expensive pots, funny family stories and Halloween decorations! Lisa has reinvented another snack, yup here comes a twist! Sam has new neighbours and Lisa is fighting with her pillows! Its that time of year again...yup Sam's birthday and its the big 50!! She recaps her birth year and Lisa list a few things Sam should do in her 50th year! The ladies talk about goats, goat yoga, g...

Oct 12, 20181 hr 9 min

What A Week!

It has been a long week and Lisa tells Sam...snap out of it!! Lisa is getting cozy with her late night door slamming, drug dealing neighbours. Sam confesses to eating large amounts of Pumpkin pie to cope with her week. The ladies recap this weeks TV watching and keep New Amsterdam in the mix! The Americans interrupt Lisa's soap opera for news, she ain't happy and she's a news whore! What happens when your bff calls you at work...you answer!! Sam had a not so stellar week but Lisa lets her know "...

Oct 05, 20181 hr 11 min

Does It Need Fixing?

Breakfast rolls into lunch snacks via McDonalds!! The ladies get chatting with Lisa confessing to being a lazy singer and complaining about the Cloud! Sam reveals her love of Michael Buble and that she didn't watch 'This is Us'. Lisa did and feels good about not crying but isa bit put out that Jann Arden hasn't invited us to guest on her show! They talk boogers, coffins, d-list Royal weddings, fist pumps, bird legs and adult decisions! Sam gets sucked into the Google rabbit hole and experiences ...

Sep 28, 20181 hr 8 min

What Was That!

Lisa and Sam start off telling each other 'see ya in hell'! Yup, thats their week and it only gets better! Lisa wants a weather refund and Sam's still mad at Lisa for dragging her through a corn maze! They talk Emmys, Seth Meyers, Charmin toilet paper, clown phobias and more! The whirlwind known as the HHG was a guest in Betty today!! Lisa and Sam fire questions at the HHG to get to know her better! Sam quizzes the HHG about her qualifications as the hype girl! Like with all guests they play a r...

Sep 21, 20181 hr 3 min

What Do You Name?

Lisa gets to the heart of the matter when she asks Sam "what's up with the collegiate look"... Sam was channeling her inner student with a sporty sweatshirt. The color threw Lisa off and references were made to Barney! Lisa finally announces she has made a decision about what job she has taken and here's a hint, she is dressing a lot like the HHG! Lisa dabbles with eggs, Sam may have PTSD, the HHG is drinking on a work night and doing strange things with KY Jelly! Lisa's sister gets us talking a...

Sep 14, 20181 hr 11 min

You, Are A Talker!

Lisa gets right to it with concern over her earbuds, earwax and then defends her overall cleanliness! Sam chats about her mini-vacation to the US and her new appreciation for air conditioning! Lisa has a new twist to yogurt and berries! The ladies talk Fall TV shows, new fall foods, animal crackers and free birthday breakfasts! Lisa and Sam have special guest in Betty, its 'The Dirty Hippie' and she's here to play a lively game of "Would You Rather". They learn a bit more about each other than t...

Sep 07, 20181 hr 16 min

I Thought We Were Smart?

Lisa gets on Sam's case for her lateness and she pays the price with breakfast! Sam tries to understand why Lisa lacks some basic adult skills. The Phillies vs Blue Jays bet is over and the ladies win again!! Lisa feels she is being bullied into dealing with fall foods! Sam is excited about Back to School shopping even though she isn't going to school. The ladies are talking about back to school fun facts, weird lunch ideas and kid stress. The ladies get schooly when they play "Are You Smarter T...

Aug 31, 201859 min

Do We Need To Know That???

Its been a busy week for the ladies...Lisa is juggling jobs while Sam is burning the midnight oil. They discuss baseball bets, hair violations, fall food transitions, soup bullying and Sam's high standards! Sam shares the latest pop culture news...hint caftans are making a comeback! Lisa and Sam ponder why millenials don't use top sheets and what else have they kicked to the curb? The ladies share odd useless information and wonder if it's all true or just a bunch of BS! If you love what you hea...

Aug 24, 20181 hr 12 min

They Didn’t Kill Us!

The ladies are talking about sweaty balls and coin the phrase #ballfreezone! They pay their RESPECT to Aretha Franklin with a snipet of her famous song and they chat about The Sunshine Summit. Sam wants a skin firming cream and Lisa gets mail order shoes! The tanning competition comes to a close bet you can guess who lost...its not Sam! The Hyper Hype Girl helps them pick lunch and its a hit!! There is a slight hiccup about straws and they discuss protesting against the use of chopsticks! A new ...

Aug 17, 20181 hr 13 min

Yep, We Made It!

Its been another interesting week for the ladies. They took off on a besties vacation and they are both still alive! The fun started even before they left, $28 of deli meat anyone? Lisa decided to make this her eating vacation and Sam swears they did stop every five minutes for food! Everyday they go in search of cell reception cause the locals lied about the hill! There was dishgate 2018, pool noodles, water sports and facebook lives from Dorintosh, SK! They survived and even got a go tan throu...

Aug 11, 20181 hr 15 min

Just Pick One Already!

The ladies are hot today and not in a good way! For some reason they discuss spanxs, mens and womens! Sam has made the ultimate sacrifice and joined Facebook...Lisa is regretting it already! The Hyper Hype Girl hung out with them Saturday night, yup she is real, there is a facebook live to prove it! Sam has good news for Lisa, her favorite 80's sitcom is coming back! We couldn't drop it so here's the Not-A-Sign the game show edition! The ladies disagree about potato salad, canned pasta but agree...

Aug 03, 20181 hr 14 min

Look Who’s Back!

The ladies are back from their vacations, full of stories and lessons learned! Lisa's first day of vacation involved a minor meltdown while Sam learns to not talk to strangers in Wendys! The tan competition is in full swing and Sam has a sure fire way to win! Lisa learns to cook, sorta and Sam has a close call with the Police! They introduce a new segment " funny texts from the HHG" and then learn what is 'not a sign' when it comes to old married couple sex! The ladies discuss the big news stori...

Jul 27, 20181 hr 17 min

You Don’t Know Squat!

This is the last of our mini Summer series friends of the podcast! Sam breaks the news to Lisa...there will be no Pot for her birthday but they have a business idea for Sam's mom! Potcakes anyone?! They explore the world of cupcakes via Crave in Saskatoon and commit a crime while eating them. No worries it's just a parking ticket but that makes them wonder were does that money go? The ladies get competitive with an 80's trivia game hosted by their friend John from the Brand X Podcast. Apparently...

Jul 20, 201844 min
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