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 age women are tackling 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 and pop culture to the everyday frustrations that most people keep to themselves.
Recent Episodes
Feb. 20, 2026
Savvy Observations: From Camel Toes to Mediocre Men
Is camel toe back…or are pants just fighting women now? Why are mediocre men walking around with the confidence of a Marvel superhero? Frozen canned juice disappearing like it’s not a full on Canadian childhood emergency? Als...
Feb. 13, 2026
Angel Wings: Take 'Em and Shove 'Em
Lisa has declined angel wings in the afterlife, citing fashion concerns. Samantha believes this may impact her final destination. If you’ve ever: • Judged someone silently in a public bathroom • Treated true crime like a life...
Feb. 6, 2026
Fashion Flops, Shankle Season and Misguided Compliments
Are you mystified by the cult of the shankle those brave ankles emerging prematurely at the first hint of spring? Can midlife women find a place to shop when everything is cropped and caters to the under-25 crowd? Is plaid ev...
Jan. 30, 2026
Bras, Pleated Pants And The Audacity Of It All
Is your bra secretly plotting the course of your entire day, transforming from trusted friend to rib-crushing adversary before lunch? When exactly did weekend comfort boil down to finding the least mean-spirited bra in the dr...
Jan. 23, 2026
Questionable Hygiene, Steak Regrets and Midlife Rants
Do you question society’s hygiene habits? Is midlife really just about hating change, or is it about finding perfection in the same old experiences? Could your steak disappointment actually be a sign of maturity? Are you baff...
Jan. 16, 2026
Midlife Madness: Fake Teeth, French Onion Soup & Impatience
Is impatience really just a desire for efficiency, or is Lisa in denial about her lack of patience? Do you get annoyed by slow elevators, drive-throughs that don't zigzag fast enough, or people who don't reply right away? Is ...
Jan. 9, 2026
Manageable Meat, MTV Memories And Midlife Exhaustion
Is there really such a thing as "manageable meat," or is Lisa's quest for the perfect bacon just another midlife crusade? Do you find yourself lost between crispy and softly cooked bacon and wish there was a word for the glor...
Jan. 2, 2026
Organized Chaos, Psychic Nonsense & Sugar Problems
Could baskets be the magic cure for chaos, or are they just Lisa’s latest “organized pile” in disguise? Is buying bins truly the first step, or only wishful thinking before delegating the heavy lifting to an imaginary sidekic...
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