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I Shake My Head

Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the hilarious weekly podcast hosted by Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—best friends for over 20 years. These two middle-aged women tackle life with zero filters and a whole lot of humor! From menopausal rants and hot flash battles to nostalgic Gen X throwbacks, Lisa and Sam riff on everything from the absurdities of modern life to the everyday frustrations most people keep to themselves. With sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and a touch of irreverence, they turn their conversations into pure comedy gold. Whether they’re venting about life’s curveballs, celebrating their quirks, or laughing at the ridiculousness of it all, Lisa and Sam’s friendship shines through, making every episode feel like you’re chatting with your funniest, most relatable friends. Tune in to I Shake My Head for laughter-filled, no-holds-barred chats that prove life’s frustrations are way easier to handle when you’ve got a great friend and a sense of humor!

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Recent Episodes

Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills
June 19, 2026

Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills

Did you know putting on panties could land you in physio like, is there an age when your underwear should come with a warning label. And is there a secret instruction manual for midlife hips, or are we all just freestyle skat...
Quicksand, Ravioli & Irrational Fears
June 12, 2026

Quicksand, Ravioli & Irrational Fears

Wait, so ravioli is just a mysterious little carb envelope? Are we supposed to risk our dinner on a pasta pillow of uncertainty and just trust what's inside? Why can't lasagna just be the truth-teller of the pasta world and w...
Midlife Meltdown, Dirty Sodas & Karen Carpenter
June 5, 2026

Midlife Meltdown, Dirty Sodas & Karen Carpenter

Feeling one minor inconvenience away from losing your mind? Are you on the verge of becoming “that person” who loses it over ridiculous things? Has the buffering wheel on your computer ever made you feel personally attacked? ...
Crop Tops, Patio Creeping & Braless Freedom
May 29, 2026

Crop Tops, Patio Creeping & Braless Freedom

Is the return of wide-leg pants and crop tops helping you relive the glory (and fashion confusion) of the '90s, or just reminding you of those hefty brown velour couches and turquoise Navajo décor? Do you spy on passersby fro...
Weather Obsessed: The New Midlife Personality
May 22, 2026

Weather Obsessed: The New Midlife Personality

Have you developed a whole second midlife personality dedicated to weather commentary? Are you morphing into your 80-year-old dad, texting weather warnings nobody asked for? Will three different weather apps give you the answ...
Bruschetta, Boxed Wine And Stupid Mistakes
May 15, 2026

Bruschetta, Boxed Wine And Stupid Mistakes

Have you ever realized an urgent bruschetta craving could qualify as a full-blown crisis? Is “bruschetta on the brain” a real condition—and should snack fixations come with emotional support? Do you judge wine drinkers by the...

Recent Blog Posts

Lisa & Sam’s Not-So-Glorious Road Trip
Aug. 22, 2025

Lisa & Sam’s Not-So-Glorious Road Trip

 Buckle your seatbelts, friends—because Lisa and Sam just survived (barely) the cross-Canada road trip that could have been featured on Survivor: Timbit Tribulation. Welcome to the hilarious behind-the-scenes saga, as inspired by the…

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The Life We Lead
April 4, 2025

The Life We Lead

 This week, we unraveled quite the tale—literally. Lisa's underpants made headlines, spending a whole day worn backwards. It’s the ultimate cringe in fashion don’ts. Move over vogue, there’s a new trendsetter in town a…

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Button Betrayal: MacGyver to the Rescue
Jan. 10, 2025

Button Betrayal: MacGyver to the Rescue

 Hey there, friends of the podcast! It's your giggling duo, Samantha and Lisa, here to break down another episode of "I Shake My Head." Today’s episode is a riot of exploding buttons, impromptu MacGyver skills, and some pretty relatable…

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