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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

Wanna Track Your Poo?

Here we go again! We are self isolating and the show must go on! Lisa needs to address the elephant in the room, nobody likes Rob Lowe! We don't know if its him or the fact we talked about him! Guys let us know! We acknowledge the passing of Kenny Rodgers and Maggie Griffin. So much has been affected by COVID19 and the Olympics is the latest in a long succession of events being cancelled. The celebrities are getting inventive with Chrissy Teigen swapping banana bread for lettuce! Ellen is callin...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 17 min

How’s It Hangin?

Surprise!! Lisa and I thought you guys might need a little mood booster so we roped Jersey into recording us again! We check in with each other and both of us are a bit bored! It's all about the COVID and nothing good is coming from that! There's a bit of smack talk around spanking the monkey and you learn a new phrase courtesy of Sam! I traded books for food which has Lisa a bit envious. We discuss the importance of maintenance, Rosie O'Donnell, Jimmy Fallon, Disney rides, Costco, acts of kindn...

Mar 24, 202053 min

Thank God For Rob Lowe!!

It's a weird world out there but the one constant is Lisa and Sam recording no matter what with John's help of course! Lisa has been in self- isolation for so long Sam wants her to write a book! They talk about store closures due to COVID-19 and wonder what shenanigans you can get in to bored at home. Lisa's gal the Queen is practicing social distancing but getting some flack for it. She's 94 years old for heaven's sake! Gloria Gaynor's hand washing video gives the ladies a chuckle while the gre...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 16 min

Next Stop...Space!

The ladies have roped John in to helping them record cause Lisa is under tbe weather. Sam jokes that its the 'corona' but its not Lisa had skin graft surgery a few days before and the show must go on! Daylight savings time has helped out TV watching for the ladies but messed up when Sam talks to John! Ugh!! Lisa hates change and feels the girl guide cookies she got last year were less lardy?! She is loving the cookie idea and asks what are Sam's top three cookies. Sam's last choice makes her won...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 23 min

A Little Off Key?!

Lisa and Sam are starting off the podcast with some off key singing. Sam stops it before they lose all their listeners! They do wonder if there was some edible cannabis in their breakfast though! Lisa has a problem with Sam's potty mouth. Sam was feeling the moment and let it out! To change the topic Sam asks about the elusive water bottle that is never going to come! Mike has been banned Lisa from purchasing off FB or IG. Lisa discusses the twist and turns of Super Tuesday and asks Sam to becom...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 17 min

You’re An Asshole!!

After a hearty breakfast and Lisa spending $25 for bacon the ladies get down to recording. Right off the top Sam declares that Lisa is an asshole. That's a true friend?! Lisa shares how she's doing on the bumpy road to feeling better. Girl just wants to get back to work! Sam had to share the bad news they didn't win the big Lotto Max $70 million jackpot. Screw the lotto it's time to go back to the casino! Lisa declares no other airline needs to ditch her favorite cookie Biscoff. Come on! The lad...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 16 min

What’s that Smell?

It's a beautiful day in Saskatoon and the ladies are feisty!! They took some time out to do their first Facebook live since July!! Lisa has a confession to make and talks about the unpopular pocket!? A big announcement actualizes Lisa's prediction but not her dream. The question of the day is all about the vagina and how Gwyneth Paltrow was able to decide who's vagina made the cut! The ladies wonder why Sharon Osborne going grey causes such a fuss! Lisa has been watching the Westminster Dog show...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 21 min

Yes...I Can Fly!!

It's another week not recording in Betty but Sam is back from vacation and Lisa is convalescing after minor surgery. However with a lot of help from John the editor the ladies get down to business! Sam admits to Lisa Sonic was not as great as she was hoping it was. Lisa is disappointed because Sam didn't sample a tiny weenie or a slush puppy. Can't win them all Lisa! Same can be said for the Oscars. Sam made John watch all three hours of it as payback and Lisa got take out Chinese as a 'hey you ...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 11 min

Dirty Little Secret!

With the help of some Jersey magic, Lisa and Sam are recording across the border! Okay, so it's all about the tech but left up to us there would be nothing! Lisa has a confession to make and well who doesn't love a dirty little secret! Sam is not shocked by her secret but does wonder if Mike knows about it. It's no secret that Sam is in NJ and had her first Krispy Kreme, yum! Lisa wants a FB video next time! The ladies discuss the Superbowl in all its glory, commercials, snacks and halftime show...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 24 min

Tin Man Needs Oil!!

Lisa is feeling pretty proud of herself with all her fancy tech gadgets but Sam is going old school with paper! They mention having a less than spectacular dinner at the Keg and realize they complain a lot about their food!! Good grief! Lisa and Sam share their thoughts on Kobe Bryant and the Grammys. How come no one told Nick Jonas about the greens in his teeth? Whose face is Tanya Tucker wearing and who was the chick singing with her? So many questions! Lisa starts laying out her plan to get A...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 13 min

Buh Bye Liz!

Everything is great with a heavy emphasis on the 't'! Yup, it's a little tense in Betty cause the heater is acting up. Right!! The show must go on folks! Lisa quite enjoyed the lunch because of its diversity but has a slight issue with dessert. There's big news in the land of Lisa...Pretzel Pop-tarts! I know Sam didn't care either but she still let her have her moment! The ladies go on to chat about Martha Stewart, Spanx, TLC shows, Lisa's new cookbook, chopsticks, Josh Groban, Harry Potter, Som...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 10 min

Forty Below...WTF

It may be freezing outside but that won't stop Lisa and Sam from recording!! The show must go on(hold for dramatic pause)! Come on, we're from Saskatchewan if we can't handle cold now we better move! Things get going when Lisa mentions Sia's public declaration of sexual rejection. The ladies don't care what she's doing but why does it need to be made public knowledge? Sam gets concerned as Lisa reveals she is back to stalking Jann Arden. Not again!! Sam ignores that information and moves on to d...

Jan 17, 20201 hr 12 min

Donut Dilemmas!

It's Thursday afternoon and all we wanted was a donut to take the edge off and it was a total disappointment, twice!! How could Lisa and Sam have forgotten that afternoon donuts are verboten!! Oh well, gotta move past it and talk about Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes!! Lisa launches into how she feels about the latest news on Harry and Megan. She ain't happy cause her girl the Queen got dissed! Sam gets her to move past it so they can talk about Save by the bell, Hooters, pasties, KFC, intuit...

Jan 10, 20201 hr 23 min

All Shrimped Out!!

t's only January 2nd and the ladies are already thinking its all a bit much. Lisa has a big announcement she is all shrimped out!! She has been shrimping since November and there are still 5 shrimp rings waiting in the wings! The ladies are feeling off with Christmas and New Years being in the middle of the week. What day is it? Lisa reveals why there has been a weird smell in her apartment and you will never guess why! Sam is excited and sad that her favorite show Schitt's Creek is back January...

Jan 03, 20201 hr 20 min

Cake Doesn’t Kill You!

It's two days till Christmas and the ladies are recording! Lisa is offended because Sam told her to shut up but it was done out of necessity! According to Lisa the big news on Monday was a Blue Jays trade but for Sam it was meh. Sam reveals John's annoyance over the impeachment and the ladies are doing their best to understand the process! The Pre-Christmas conversation gets flowing with talk of Prince Philip, Harry and family, fashion Santa, Eddie Murphy, Mad About You, The Masked Singer, Chia ...

Dec 27, 20191 hr 20 min

Boom Baby!!

Lisa is feeling raunchy and Sam is getting sassy! She has big news pot edibles are legal!! She wants to try them but Sam is not interested but maybe the HHG will give them a go! They wrestle with IHOP's claim to being the best pancake's and wonder why pancake bowls? Lisa is done with weird Christmas sweaters and wonders is any tree worth $650. The ladies weigh in on the Hallmark controversy, Mary Berry, Moscow mules, All in the Family live, Harvey Weinstein, poorly wrapped gifts, Christmas orang...

Dec 20, 20191 hr 14 min

Is It The Full Moon??

Their bellies are full and Sam's patience is low! She is convinced that Lisa is being affected by the full moon and Friday the 13th!! Lisa thinks her cardio group is wary of her because she's too young! She feels snubbed because they didn't invite her to the Christmas party. FOMO!! They move past this and focus on the Golden Globe nominations. Go Meryl and JLO! There is so much to cover as they discuss RuPaul, weighted blankets, self heating lunch boxes, Christmas letters, Oreos, rink burgers, s...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 15 min

Agree to Disagree

It's already been a long afternoon for the ladies cause the cracks are showing! Lisa starts off trying to convince Sam she made a Yule log but it was only in her mind!? WTF! Sam loves celebrity gossip as much as the next person but she is having none of this apologizing crap from JT! Lisa thinks if you can cheat go for it and Sam is like dude don't even! Lisa is again obsessed with all things Oreo and why not throw in a weird Red Lobster sweater with a biscuit warmer. It's no wonder Sam thinks L...

Dec 06, 20191 hr 13 min

The Boys Are Back!

Well no bikes were ridden but turkey was ate by some. The ladies start off talking turkey and wish their American friends a happy Thanksgiving! Lisa divulges a guilty pleasure for her and Mike, it's not what you think! Sam grosses out Lisa by admitting to liking eggnog. Lisa has rage over fall TV finales, old men and younger women but they both love Dolly Parton, Tina Turner and Cher. The conversation keeps rolling with talk of monkey bread, holiday popcorn, ugly sweaters, bad pillows, cats sock...

Nov 29, 20191 hr 11 min

Baking Mittens and Toques?

What happens when John, Lisa and Sam get together? They record an episode! Yup, the ladies needed John's help again and it turned out great! Sam confesses to Lisa that she may have contributed to the sadness in the Gibson household. The horror! Sam quickly changes the topic with talk of Disney Plus and the 91st birthday of Mickey and Minnie. It works as they move on to the Food Network which has Sam shaking her head because Lisa is not a champion cookie baker! This gets Lisa and Sam talking abou...

Nov 22, 20191 hr 20 min

Yes, Its True!

Someone was cranky when she got in the car and it wasn't Sam! Okay, it was Lisa but she recovered quickly with an offer of hot chocolate and McNuggets! Much to her dismay the hot chocolate was more on Lisa then in her mouth. Typically the ladies don't talk about controversial topics but when Canadian icon Don Cherry gets fired you talk about it! With fire in their bellies they hope to other strange topics like winter fruit, socks or slippers, Sears Christmas Wish Book, sugar cookie milk, turduck...

Nov 15, 20191 hr 15 min

Say That Again?

Lisa and Sam have become the ladies who lunch...today anyways! With their bellies full they settle in Betty and get down to recording. Sam's had a bit of a week with her jaw and sinuses while Lisa reveals a new cooking twist! The weather has gotten colder so coats, phone gloves and electric car blankets are top of mind. Lisa wants to know when we got so lazy, how come everyone is so up in arms over the time change and can new furniture make less dust? This gets the ladies talking about the Rider...

Nov 08, 20191 hr 24 min

I Shouldn’t Have Told You!

The ladies are back together and bitching about the cold and the cost of a winter coat! Lisa realizes that the amazon Pea coat she ordered isn't Saskatoon winter weather worthy! Say that 5 times fast! With Halloween only a day away Sam asks Lisa how she feels about pets in costumes. Oddly enough Lisa approves of that over Christmas costumes. Go figure! Lisa let's Sam in on the two new nicknames Mike has given her which leads to Sam taking it too far! Of course! The ladies dig into the Halloween ...

Nov 01, 20191 hr 16 min

Going Rogue!!!

Listener alert!! This episode's audio is a bit echoey, sorry folks! Here they go again! Even when separated by 3 provinces the ladies still rally to record with the help of John the editor! Lisa quickly launches into a 'Sam looks pissy' line of questioning. She just tired! Give a woman a smidge of freedom and watch her go rogue! Lisa was freed from the vac so off she went to see the HHG and she drove herself!! What!! Sam thinks she over did it and Lisa's husband agrees! Their conversation gets r...

Oct 25, 20191 hr 5 min

Stop With The Questions!

Betty is back from her stay at Larrys Car Spa and she is fully Larrified! Lisa and Sam are back recording in Betty and catching up on the week. Lisa announces that she is a big girl now because she bought shoes all by herself! Sam talks about her trip to see John and her FB video about the McRib! Sam gets on Lisa's nerves with her endless questions. That just leads to fun chatter as they discuss In & Out burger, NY Fries, the Goodyear blimp, fighter or softie, Drew Barrymore, Eggs Benny, the...

Oct 18, 20191 hr 11 min

DON’T! Mess With The Lettuce!

On a late Wednesday evening, the ladies got together to record 2100 miles apart! Yes, Sam is visiting John but the show must go on!! Lisa makes reference to Sam's 'activities' in NJ and of course, ribs her about not eating a McRib yet! They talk about disturbing ads from Japan, McD's monopoly, cereal, the Flintstones, Bert's voice, what is Kale and why mess with lettuce, french onion soup, 40 fall suppers, and facial exercises! John jumps in on a few topics stirring the pot! Lisa and Sam share t...

Oct 11, 20191 hr 22 min

You Can’t Hit???

It's a late fall afternoon and the ladies are snacking in Betty before getting to the good stuff!! Lisa references back to a comment Sam made about how to eat a sandwich and calls her a monster! Seriously who cares how you eat a sandwich! Sam fires back when Lisa tries to downplay the awesomeness of Halloween!! The ladies move on to wearable blankets, a big shopping expedition to Bed Bath and Beyond, magical ice scrapers, DIY projects, mansplaining, McD's, vodka and seat selection! Lisa and Sam ...

Oct 04, 20191 hr 21 min

Bringing Sexy Back!?

The ladies start out innocently enough with talk of killing pigeons, buying boots and wondering if its sweater or coat weather. Lisa starts stirring up trouble with talk of getting back on the bike or is it Mike?! She gets saucy and Sam gets dragged in when Lisa references a scene from New Amsterdam. How does everyone feel about phone sex? The talk is calmer when they discuss Taco heaters, Wendy Williams, bathtubs, Fall TV, vaping, Ikea meatballs, chicken thighs and Demi Moore! The HHG sparks a ...

Sep 27, 20191 hr 19 min

Leaves. Leggings and Lattes!

It's a beautiful day in Saskatoon the leaves are turning color and Lisa wants to rename the season. The ladies grabbed a snack, Lisa got her hair cut and then they settled down to podcast. Lisa tells her tale of slipping like she's Bambi on ice and Sam is doing her best to cover up her unsightly pimple. Sam reveals she is a squeezer! There is alot to cover so the ladies launch into yard sales, Ric Ocasek, Tanya Tucker, Popeyes, Scooby Doo, Igloos, Cashews, Mark Walberg, renaming fall, Podcoin, U...

Sep 20, 20191 hr 21 min

Dear Mother Nature!

The ladies had good intentions until Sam needed a drink which led to having to pee which led to eating a slice of pizza. Yes, things got off course but it came together and an episode was made!! Lisa pokes fun at BH90210 and wonders why Sam watches it. The pressure point (aka bedsore) is still giving Lisa a run for her money! The ladies get rolling discussing Bianca Andrescu, reboots, TV dinners, tie dye, Mrs. Monopoly, glass vs plastic glasses, Chrissy Teagan, Gotham Steel Pan and Facebook swea...

Sep 13, 20191 hr 5 min
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