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
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...
Dec. 26, 2025
Public Scratching, Weather Woes and Heated Debates
Should you scratch an itch in public, or are you with Lisa and Samantha in championing the “cross your legs and pray” maneuver? Are warning colors like Code Yellow and Code Orange making winter more dramatic than necessary, o...
Dec. 19, 2025
Texting Trauma, Resolutions and Taylor Swift
Is your texting thumb your own personal MVP and have you ever experienced the catastrophic downfall that comes with a microscopic sliver? Could it bench your whole hand for a day, forcing you to re-examine your double-thumb t...
Dec. 12, 2025
Oatmeal Joy, Baggy Jean Drama & Charcuterie Chaos
Is instant oatmeal Lisa's life-changing discovery or just her new excuse to eat more sugar before bed? Will Lisa’s newfound snack make it a whole ten days before she's onto the next food fad? Have you ever been called out for...
Dec. 5, 2025
Fruitcake: The Holiday Brick We Can't Seem To Kill
Is fruitcake the culinary equivalent of emotional baggage heavier than your regrets and as dense as a gluten-free cake gone wrong? Did your boomer relatives force-feed you candied fake fruit squares and call it “Christmas jo...
Nov. 28, 2025
Inspirational Panties, DIY Denim Disasters and Squirting Sausages
Ever wished your underwear could tell you what day it is? Lisa wants to bring back the days-of-the-week panties but for adults! Would inspirational messages on your undies help you through a blurry week, Have you mourned the ...
Nov. 21, 2025
Comfy Pants, Sloppy Crocs and Couch Naps
Is the true holy grail of after-work life comfy pants and no bra? Do you secretly judge folks who rock their “home” look in public, or are you one of the bold ones? Have you ever tried tracking down someone with a single slop...
Nov. 14, 2025
Santa's Lap, Grilled Cheese Heaven and Boob Relocation
Is sitting on Santa’s lap a charming tradition or a dated, uncomfortable ritual in need of a Mrs. Claus chaperone? Are grilled cheese sandwiches truly capable of healing emotional wounds you never knew you had? Do you think h...
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