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I SHAKE MY HEAD

I SHAKE MY HEAD

Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling 505 episodes Nov 6, 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

Fuzzy Peaches, Stirrup Pants & Martha Stewart
Fuzzy Peaches, Stirrup Pants & Martha Stewart Nov 6, 2026 1:12:26 Is it normal to have an emotional support candy? Should fuzzy peaches come with a warning label for codependency and if Christmas chocolates show up, do the fuzzy peaches have to fight for custody of your sanity? Would you survive the return of the stirrup pant, or are you still traumatized by Gen X fashion flashbacks with suspicious piping? Should Martha Stewart have had a friend to veto her ques
Peloton Panic, The Chins & The McRib Betrayal
Peloton Panic, The Chins & The McRib Betrayal Oct 30, 2026 1:04:16 Why does Miley Cyrus just assume the kids don’t wanna dance and why does this TV ad live in your head rent-free? Are you doomed to question the science behind Miley Cyrus’ Peloton commercial forever? Is the real scandal that McRib isn’t returning to Canada, or that someone you know is eating one out of pure spite? Is your double chin more pronounced every time your webcam turns on, and do turtlene
Silently Judging, Crocktober & Nesquik Nostalgia
Silently Judging, Crocktober & Nesquik Nostalgia Oct 23, 2026 1:09:53 Can you really stop judging your coworkers’ lunches, or is the judgment just moving inside your head? Is not saying what you’re thinking really personal growth? Are you ready to join Crocktober, or does the stress of crockpot police in your own home put you on the culinary bench? Is drinking Nesquik by the giant glass before bed the new hack for healthier bones or just an excuse for more sugar? A
Turkey Bites, SNL Outrage & Candy Confessions
Turkey Bites, SNL Outrage & Candy Confessions Oct 16, 2026 1:17:44 Are you bracing yourself for mini chocolate bar season and the oncoming sugary snack avalanche? Can Halloween candy really be considered a "gateway drug" to full-on treat chaos? Is it possible to survive the next three months without falling headfirst into a tray of Nanaimo bars or eating your weight in pumpkin pie? Is it possible you’ve invented the “turkey bit bite,” or have you simply deconstru
Tacos, Haircuts & Hallmark Movies
Tacos, Haircuts & Hallmark Movies Oct 9, 2026 1:07:00 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 1:14:19 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 1:13:53 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 1:10:47 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 1:13:08 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 1:10:59 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 1:10:01 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 1:14:53 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

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