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 their latest episode "Stage Lights to Tail Lights: Air Canada's Strike Detour" on I Shake My Head.
The Road Warrior Queens When Air Canada decided to go on strike, Lisa’s dreams of a smooth flight home self-destructed faster than a motel WiFi connection. “Dear Air Canada,” Lisa grumbles, “could you not have waited a few weeks before shutting the sky?” Instead, our dynamic duo rented a car, and thus commenced the cross-country comedy show that might have been titled: “Two Women, One Rental, No Patience. Canada, You Ready?”
Rental Car Calamity Within minutes of picking up the vehicle, Lisa is telling on Sam for allegedly breaking the door. According to Sam, “I just touched a button!” That button, it turns out, may have performed a vanishing act on the passenger-side door handle. For the rest of the trip, the passenger was basically locked in, only able to escape via extravagant Olympic-level climbing—cue Lisa’s “chicken legs” and accordion-like body complaints.
Lisa’s Chicken Legs & Sam’s Snore Struggles Let’s talk sleep. The word “restful” was not invited on this trip. Thanks to a retro motel with 1974-level charm (and likely asbestos), Lisa contended with Sam’s relentless snoring. “From the minute she falls asleep—BAM!—snoring with the TV on, earplugs be damned!” Lisa yells. The only thing louder than the snoring? Sam yelling “Shut the *&%$ up!” at a stranger’s snoring next door at 5 am, then promptly passing back out. Friendship goals.
Watch for Falling Rocks, Turtles, Moose, and... Lisa’s Nerves Driving through Ontario is less “scenic adventure,” more “choose-your-own panic.” Between aggressive wildlife, shy turtles, and the “Watch for Falling Rocks” signs (“That’s too much stress on me!” moans Lisa), our roadsters were living in a game of Canadian Highway Jumanji.
Games People Play: Potato Chips Edition Next time you road trip with Lisa, pack patience—especially if she’s rationing the snacks. The innovative “potato chip game” involves opening and re-rolling the bag every time Lisa gets peckish, which is approximately every 90 seconds. “I am NOT playing the potato chip game with you!” Sam finally explodes, after the fourth re-burial of the Swedish Berries.
Bathrooms from Hell & the Great Shower Standoff Small-town motels came equipped with what Lisa called “crack pipe chic” decor and showers so grimy even a desperate, sleep-starved Sam hesitated. Lisa outright refused, opting for “essential parts only” hygiene. Pity the fool who stands between them and the first mid-grade Manitoba gas-station restroom.
Live Show Legendary... and Post-Show Applause Sandwiched between the chaos were flashes of glory—heartfelt fan meetings, live show success, and being recognized at Chuck's (plus bonus applause). Apparently, nothing says, “We’ve made it!” like free drinks from Side Launch Brewery and the ongoing support of hometown legends.
Did We Just Become Enemies? (No, Just Overtired) Mother Nature threw in a tornado warning for good measure. Sam and Lisa, asleep on their feet, unpacked in record time, argued over showers and the true meaning of slang like “stay pressed” and “eat a bag of dicks” (thanks, Ontario ladies), and made mortal enemies with every burger bun in sight by day two.
Final verdict? Still friends. (We think.) At least until the next bathroom crisis, bag of chips, or snore symphony.
Stay tuned, because as Lisa says (with the last ounce of her patience): “We loved what we did. We loved our show so much. We’re gonna keep doing it. Right? That’s what we’re meant to be.”
And, Sam? You (and your snore) are a pretty girl.
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Feeling inspired? You can catch more of the shenanigans at ishakemyheadpod.com, and don't forget to send backup snacks—these two will need them.
