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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

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 sifts through the daily news. This oddly segways us to talking about sports and play offs. Sam interjects with some info about her weekend and hanging out with her famjam which doesn't last long as Lisa starts harping about her beets again. There is n...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 17 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! We had a girl's night out on Friday and things got interesting as Lisa and the HHG bought drinks for random guys at the bar. We learned that we should have had fake bar names, who knew! Our waitress Hannah Montana was lovely and kept the ladies well...

Sep 04, 20201 hr 32 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 picture looks! Our girl the Queen is sticking to Windsor Castle because of the COVID. We just want her to be safe! The Tuesday Facebook post was on fire and we thought for sure the waffles would be kicked to the curb but the cinnamon buns were the ones...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 15 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 but Death Valley is, well, deadly! Lisa is all wrapped up in the Democratic convention and she gets derailed by Sam's rendition of a Lover Boy song. Lisa schools Sam on the proper pronunciation of Kamala Harris's name and well franky Sam DFC'd! Her sec...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 11 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 fifth! Sam has the suntanning blues and Lisa reveals the science behind our fantastic tans! Just call us the human sundials. Lisa can not contain her excitement over the choice of Biden's running mate Kamala Harris! The news whore is back in action! I ...

Aug 14, 20201 hr 8 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 from too much sun. I am really missing music and decent TV but all Lisa needs is her little Samsung. A recent lotto winner accepted his prize in a Darth Vader costume and I think that's brilliant idea! Lisa is making excuses for her Jays sucking and ...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 10 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 you the Dirty Hippie! Yes, she's back and as funny as ever!! Lisa and Sam first get a few things off our chests in regards to the upcoming lake trip. As usual we don't agree about when to leave and how long it should take to get there. Wish us luck! ...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 20 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 forgotten the diabetes and it's free willy with the bad food! Big night out last week with the HHG and one of us got a pretty good deal! Lisa is still obsessed with pigeons and the ways to get rid of them. Sam realizes during this conversation that L...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 13 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 can't hide the fact they are peeling! Lisa tries to invent a new phrase but frankly it isn't working. Lisa asks if Sam is watching the Hallmark Christmas movies and she must confess, she is!! The Boom Baby bakery is carrying christmas cookies to join ...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 6 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 her tongue with her over use of fuzzy peaches! We argue about why we had to stop for DQ onion rings in North Battleford which has Lisa confessing that she was mildly hung over from the night before. Lisa's bacon prophecy came true and one of the gir...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 16 min

All You Need Is....

Friends of the podcast it's a different start to the podcast as John pulls one over on us and it’s hilarious! We start off chatting about my eventful Sunday and how different grad is in Saskatchewan compared to Ontario. This got us talking about our after grads and how crazy we were! Lisa is concerned about Ryan Seacrest's break up and vacationing in Mexico. She's a bit choked that she keeps seeing Mark instead of Ryan. Let's just stick to watching reruns of Wendy! The Canadian airlines are elim...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 14 min

She’s No Angel!

It's us again! Lisa feels a fight coming on due to unsettled weather! Sam shares her new drink of the summer, the Orange Julius Sparkler. Sam is the only one excited about it apparently. Lisa has to bring up my narly COVID toes! We don't agree on much but Mom baking for our upcoming lake excursion is one of them! Lisa had a fun night out with the HHG and we wish her Mom a speedy recovery! Our FB group got into the sandwiches they couldn't live without. The response was great and we discussed a f...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 9 min

Not Everyone Loves You!

Why do we use the phrase 'hump day' to describe Wednesday? Lisa isn't a fan of the word and doesn't really like the phrase 'dry hump' either. She doesn't care to know what it means but hey if you know it, share it! We start to argue about wearing SPF and Lisa's ability to be sun smart, ever! We know we can annoy people sometimes because we sing too much, discuss our hair too much but sorry not sorry! Lisa has kicked Songland to the curb and Sam surprises her with news of a new all royal TV chann...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 22 min

Hey Soul Sista!

We are back recording in Betty and it feels...awkward, hostile, like we were getting along better apart? Nahhh!! It's back to the good ole days of bickering back and forth! Ahh..it feels so right! Lisa has already put in a full week of activities and it's only Wednesday! Sam confesses that her Mom has made another delicious dessert...she did not share it but Lisa wants it for the Boom Baby Bakery, of course! Things are starting to get back to normal with restaurants and Gyms opening up in Saskat...

Jun 12, 20201 hr 18 min

We Are Losers!

Yes, it happened Lisa made it to her hair appointment!! She is soooo pretty but can she actually do her new hair. Lisa asks how Sam is doing and to be honest, she misses Wendy Williams so she's watching her reruns. We speak about George Floyd and what is happening in the US and the importance of educating yourself about what's going on. In the wise words of Maya Angelou "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." It's been a week since we had Jann Arden on ...

Jun 05, 20201 hr 16 min

Jann Arden Stops By!

It's a big week for Lisa and Sam because Jann said yes!! Sam is so excited and starts singing but not to be outdone Lisa has to put her stamp on it! She did make Sam wear a ball cap so we could both look odd. Please God it's me Sam can you please make sure she gets her hair cut soon. This leads to a debate on the usefulness of 2in1 shampoo and conditioner. Let there be free will! Lisa isn't having her best week and the kick to the crotch is that General Hospital is over. Mike's beauty routine is...

May 29, 20201 hr 30 min

Let Me, Help You!

It might be a blustery, rainy night outside but Lisa and Sam are ready to give it our all!! Lisa gives an update on her underarm hair, Nair to the rescue! She gets a rude awakening from a fire alarm and is only concerned about not peeing her pants! Our girl Wendy Williams isn't feeling her best and is taking some much needed time off. Lisa gives Sam the gears because she can't recall who Eddie Haskel was on Leave it to Beaver. Sam DFC'd on that one! Kelly Rippa is getting talked about again and ...

May 22, 20201 hr 41 min

Tomato Is The New Watermelon

We already feel like we have been talking forever and we have only just begun! Lisa feels like she got spanked, I know I got schooled, then add a #heybabe to round it out! Lisa was left to her own devices and surprisingly remained intact after driving solo. She has pillow angst and isn't sure how that happened and I keep waking up too early, damn birds! I came up with a brilliant solution to the daytime soap dilemma, it's a gooder! We are however a bit concerned when we hear the HHG has willingl...

May 15, 20201 hr 8 min

Duck and Swerve!

What a way to end a Monday! Lisa is trying on a new opening phrase, I don't think 'hey bitches' is the way to go. I do however like her suggestion of the background being a Honda Civic. She isn't blue like Betty but the new Black Betty will do just fine! Lisa again needs to share that she goes commando at home which is still too much information. I wonder if we care what we look like naked anymore and Lisa assures me we don't. John agrees no one needs to see his melted candle-like physique! I tr...

May 13, 20201 hr 20 min

Who Eats Bubblegum?!

We are just two women on a mission to make the most out of a pandemic situation. So we gather our resources and get to laughing! Lisa was granted furlough and got to go outside before the weekend which got me thinking did she sneak a chocolate bar again? She swears she didn't but who knows what is in the bad pocket. Lisa has one day too late news about Cinco De Mayo and Taco Bell. Then asks the burning question, 'what's salsa verde'? I bring up that Amy Shumer has a new TV cooking show with her ...

May 08, 20201 hr 22 min

Lisa Is Feisty Tonight!

Well friends of the podcast if you didn’t catch us live on Facebook here are some of the highlights of that conversation! You don’t want to miss this one Lisa is feisty!! Murdering hornets are coming to destroy us or so Lisa thinks and she wants none of that! Lisa is mad at her couch!? Your boyfriend thinks he can recreate a McRib with Scrapple, oh no he can’t! 2 moose on the loose...so quiet animals are coming into the city Backyard chickens making a comeback! Word on the street is chickens are...

May 05, 20201 hr 20 min

Woe Is Me!!

It is another Monday in quarantine so why not do a Facebook live! Yes, we wrangled John in to helping us again! You know Lisa's hair woes are getting serious when she starts buying root touch up on her weekly car ride! She starts talking about cutting her hair with scotch tape and scissors! Seriously! I start chanting 'cut your hair' because if you can't beat them, join them. Right!? We switch gears for a moment and talk about the Stronger Together concert where Lisa got to see her most favourit...

Apr 28, 20201 hr 6 min

Fun Times Ahead!

They're back, back again...yes friends of the podcast it's our regularly scheduled Friday podcast. It's a special one because its our 3rd Podiversary!! Lisa pays homage to the Queen as she celebrates her 94th birthday! As we talk all things royal I wonder why everyone is giving up their 'famous' recipes and do we care? Trend alert! Hair is the most obsessively talked about topic showing up on talk shows and social media. Is this discouraging us or encouraging us? I want Lisa to brave the new tre...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 43 min

Long Hair Don’t Care!

What to do on a Monday in quarantine? Go on live on Facebook with Lisa and John! Lisa informs us that it has now been two months since her last haircut and oh the tale of woe it is and I'm just ad libbing through life right now! John shares with us where Lisa can get a haircut but it requires travel to Merica! Scrabble Go is a bone of contention for Lisa and I as the Brits are still kicking our asses! It was a tougher day on Sunday for Canada as we had a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. Are we now ...

Apr 21, 20201 hr 6 min

A Girls Gotta Eat!

It's just another day in quarantine for Lisa and Sam. Lisa is still worried about her hair and Sam is wondering how her place gets messy with just her! Lisa confesses that she and Mike are morphing into her parents. The mullet is making a comeback with the help of Blake Shelton. A New Jersey woman burpees her way into the Guinness World book of Records. Seriously? Buble becomes controversial with a grab and poke. Lisa gets excited to add a new item to Boom Baby Bakery with the help of Disney. Th...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 22 min

Hair Dye And Chill

It is all about Netflix, hair woes and being a basic bitch! Yup, it's the 4th week of self isolation and this shit is getting real! Easter dinner went well as Lisa cooked with a twist and Sam got take out from the restaurant of Mom and Pop. Peeps are being misappropriated and Lisa is having none of that! Sam has decided she is not meant to learn a new skill and she is okay with it! Lisa is concerned about toilet paper usage and wonders what will you use when you run out...kleenex? Sam tells the ...

Apr 14, 20201 hr 11 min

One And Done!

How you quarantining friends of the podcast? We are seeing (via the internet) more of each other in isolation than pre-isolation! Crazy! Sam finally watched the @home version of Wendy it was disappointing but Kelly and Ryan are pulling it off. Lisa admitted to having a cold heart when it came to the final episode of Schitt's Creek too bad it was truly a 'happy ending'. Lisa went on about Wrestlemania and Sam understood zero of what she was saying. Lisa enjoyed the Monday FB post of Ian Garten wi...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 15 min

#HeyBabe

Its FB live with Lisa and Sam with the help of John!! Yes, friends of the podcast we are bringing you another bonus episode! We dive into Lisa's favorite topic the Queen. Her speech was uplifting and just what the Commonwealth needed to hear! I am apparently more into free donuts than Lisa to bad Dunkin isn't in Canada. Things get a little spirited when I mention Trump but that's what happens when you get a Canadian riled up! I ask a question about what's essential that has Lisa saying hey now! ...

Apr 07, 20201 hr 19 min

Oops We Did It Again...

One would think that Lisa and I would be better at this recording thing but unfortunately for John...nope! He can't even and because I changed up the look of our notes Lisa was led astray. The screw up is just one of a few that happen this episode; forgive us? Lisa is concerned no one is taking this virus seriously and Sam wonders if the public think its only affecting famous people. Some great things have come out of this situation, Dyson is making ventilators and so is someone with a 3D printe...

Apr 03, 20201 hr 36 min

Train Wreck!

Only Lisa and I can still screw up a FB live even when we have John helping us. WTF! The beginning was a train wreck but we figured it out and got down to business. The ladies are still showering during the pandemic and Sam has rediscovered her love of music. I miss you, George Michael. Lisa and Mike bonded over the Netflix documentary 'Tiger King'. I'm not sure if this needs to be made into a movie but Hollywood has other ideas! We can't believe that the royals have been compromised and Lisa wi...

Mar 31, 202053 min
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