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I SHAKE MY HEAD

I SHAKE MY HEAD

Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling 505 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

I Shake My Head is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by best friends Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling. With over 20 years of friendship, they discuss midlife challenges, Gen X nostalgia, pop culture, and everyday absurdities with unfiltered honesty and sharp wit. The show features hilarious rants, random tangents, and laugh-out-loud moments that make listeners feel like part of the conversation.

Episodes

Tacos, Haircuts & Hallmark Movies
Tacos, Haircuts & Hallmark Movies Oct 9, 2026 4020 Can the human spirit ever conquer the chaotic mess that is the taco, or should we all just give up and eat a burrito the size of our arm? Lisa wonders why she can’t love tacos like the rest of the world and instead faces a crisis over what end to bite and whether the taco is just out to intimidate her. Meanwhile, Samantha has zero patience for anyone who overthinks handheld foods and just wants he
A Loofah Lifespan, Dessert Rules & User Fees
A Loofah Lifespan, Dessert Rules & User Fees Oct 2, 2026 4459 Why do restaurants assume you don’t want dessert, are anti-dessert vibes real or all in your head? Is it rude to skip dessert, or should you start your meal with sweets just because you can? Have convenience fees and delivery charges for everyday things gotten out of control, and are we just paying for our impatience? Do you secretly judge people for their loofah-changing habits or, gasp, do you s
Senior Meatloaf & The Power of Pockets
Senior Meatloaf & The Power of Pockets Sep 25, 2026 4433 Do you secretly identify as meatloaf or lasagna in your senior years? Is meatloaf the steady comfort we need as we age, or would you rather have the unpredictable layers of a lasagna? When did comfort foods become the ultimate metaphor for surviving the chaos of getting older? And why, for the love of pockets, do women’s pants still come with fake pockets? Are we supposed to just feel grateful we
Pot Pies, Expensive Subs & Emergency Underwear
Pot Pies, Expensive Subs & Emergency Underwear Sep 18, 2026 4247 Is it even possible to become a cozy, matching-pajama-set “pot pie” woman if you hate peas... or do you just need to give up and embrace your tattered pajama empire? Why do chicken pot pies act like they’re pies when really, under that crust, it’s just a veggie ambush? Who decided it was okay for a sub to cost $19? Are we paying rent on that bread or what? And at what point during your Firehouse
Separate Suppers, AI & Protein Problem
Separate Suppers, AI & Protein Problem Sep 11, 2026 4388 Why do married people suddenly feel the need to want the same thing for supper every night? Is supper really just a nightly team-building exercise, or has it become a make-work project no one signed up for? Can someone help me understand why using ChatGPT for a comedy show poster makes you the villain of Facebook, while using Canva is practically a charitable act? How is adding words to our own ba
Whipped Cream, Girl Dinners & Questionable Leftovers
Whipped Cream, Girl Dinners & Questionable Leftovers Sep 4, 2026 4259 Does whipped cream really have a season, or can it be enjoyed all year round? Is there a right way or a wrong way to do “girl lunch” and "girl dinner,” or are we just making up food rules for fun? Do leftovers have a 24-hour expiry, or are we living on the edge by keeping turkey for day two or is it time we admit we just toss them after pretending to care? Why does opening garbage bags have to be
Fridge Lights, GPS U-Turn & Brad Pitt's Porn
Fridge Lights, GPS U-Turn & Brad Pitt's Porn Aug 28, 2026 4201 Is the fridge light the greatest mystery of modern times or just a conspiracy waiting to be cracked? Is it blind faith to trust the cold glow disappears or do we need hidden camera evidence and a magnifying glass à la Sherlock Holmes? Does your trust in “the lady” in your GPS run so deep you’d make a U-turn on a six-lane Toronto street because she told you to? Is Brad Pitt missing the point of por
Slow Walking, Bad Buffets & Zero Sugar Oreos
Slow Walking, Bad Buffets & Zero Sugar Oreos Aug 21, 2026 4493 Why do some people power-walk like they're in a marathon, while others prefer a leisurely, scenic saunter? Is life meant to be experienced at top speed, or should we take time to enjoy our surroundings especially if your walking partner’s 10 feet ahead and not looking back? Should junk food like Oreos ever be zero sugar, or is that just a cruel twist of fate for snack lovers? Do hotel breakfast b
Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs
Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs Aug 14, 2026 3781 Why is it always the middle seat people who become armrest renegades do the rules of air travel mean nothing anymore? Has your bond with ChatGPT reached slightly scary heights, and did you just admit it’s a better friend than most humans? And does anyone else wonder if you’ll wake up one day to your friend introducing their virtual pal as the next big thing in the friend group chat? Since when did
Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows
Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows Aug 7, 2026 3937 Is fudging your step count in your head a sign of creative genius or simply self-delusion at its finest? Can solo car concerts uncover your hidden inner rockstar, or are you simply harmonizing (badly) with Tommy Tutone and the Lord as your only audience? Is there such a thing as a “perfect note” or are we still chasing that mythical high from one fluke karaoke moment? Why are people wearing neck p
Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food
Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food Jul 31, 2026 4533 Is hauling around a giant water bottle now society’s loudest status symbol? Have you ever considered carrying one empty just to fit in, only to worry people would notice you’re faking your hydration? Could you pass the “don’t eat anything served through a window” diet, or do you secretly love “window food” just as it is? What’s your stance on messy lawns and the metaphorical bush do you “trim” for
Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns
Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns Jul 24, 2026 4258 If potatoes are just vessels, does that mean a loaded baked potato is really just a cheesy, bacon-y salad bowl like, should we be asking for salad dressing on the side too? Were we all brainwashed into accepting QR code menus, is it really hospitality if you’re hunched over your phone squinting at appetizers with your data draining faster than your will to tip? Is packing for vacation just saying

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