
Hosted by Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling · EN

Feeling one minor inconvenience away from losing your mind? Are you on the verge of becoming “that person” who loses it over ridiculous things? Has the buffering wheel on your computer ever made you feel personally attacked? Are middle-aged women everywhere about to band together and take over the world one broken grocery bag at a time? Is a “dirty soda” with cold foam the next big trend or simply a reason to say, “No thanks, I’ll just have a sip”? Can the Carpenters’ lyrics really be the answer to any bad day, or is “apple bottom jeans” now the official soundtrack of existential despair? If you could make one nasty habit socially acceptable, would it be the public sniff, the ceremonial burp, or are we crossing into “blow-your-nose-for-the-loves-of-all-that’s-holy” territory? Have we officially graduated to a “fuck it” list, crossing off travel, passwords, and change with a triumphant wave of the hand? Is “man spreading” the male power pose or just a dominance display crowding our collective airplane armrest? Why do men get to air out their yellowed, crusty toes in the waiting room like it’s a right? Do they get a free pass for gnarly feet just because they can’t find the nail clippers, or did we miss a rule in the Canadian Constitution? Come hang out with “I Shake My Head,” let Lisa and Sam walk you through every ridiculous, unfiltered, and utterly Canadian midlife moment. This episode? Peak exasperation, maximum laughs—grab a donut, take your shoes off, and let’s do this together, friends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the return of wide-leg pants and crop tops helping you relive the glory (and fashion confusion) of the '90s, or just reminding you of those hefty brown velour couches and turquoise Navajo décor? Do you spy on passersby from your patio while cursing trucks that block your prime people-watching view only to realize you’re being watched, too? Craving frozen booze-infused gummies but unwilling to do the work should someone launch a pop-up from the liquor store parking lot? Is a bra optional over 50, or is the world just better when everything’s strapped in? Does talking about fossilized dinosaur eggs spiral into a philosophical debate about whether the Flintstones really were a documentary? Are your taste buds evolving as you get older, or are you just eating too many dill pickle chips? Can you really quit hot dogs or is that summertime blasphemy? Are emojis especially the thumbs up and prayer hands really upsetting the younger generations, or do we just love minimizing conversation? Is sleep now a competitive sport with mouth tape and magnesium sprays, or can anyone just raw dog sleep anymore? And finally, if you only got one piece of modern technology, would you give up your phone, coffee maker, or both? It's the midlife crisis podcast where ice makers, tomato sandwiches, and government postcards all spark epic debates because in this zany world, you don’t just shake your head…you laugh until you cry! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you developed a whole second midlife personality dedicated to weather commentary? Are you morphing into your 80-year-old dad, texting weather warnings nobody asked for? Will three different weather apps give you the answer you want, or can your sore hip predict storms better than radar? Is "Jessica" the new "Karen," and will pitiful "Peter" ever escape the ridicule? Are AI chatbots your therapist, assistant, and best friend, or just one more way to get questionable affirmations? Will pancakes ever dethrone French toast, or are you still team Belgian waffle? Why the sudden popularity of pickle pizza and when did cucumbers become celebrities? Would you rather keep your phone or your coffee pot forever, and is it actually a compliment if someone says, "You haven’t changed a bit"? Get ready for quippy confessions, generational debates, and the pure comedy that is daily friendship friction because when Lisa and Samantha stop shaking their heads, the world might actually make sense. But don’t bet on it! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever realized an urgent bruschetta craving could qualify as a full-blown crisis? Is “bruschetta on the brain” a real condition—and should snack fixations come with emotional support? Do you judge wine drinkers by the glass, the bottle, or the pure chaos of box wine? (Especially the kind that tastes like a “UTI urine sample.”) Have you ever lost your keys, overpaid your credit card three times, then found comfort in a dusty Werther’s from the bottom of your desk basket? Are fruit cup seals designed to explode juice everywhere, or are we all just getting clumsier? Are you eating organ meats in 2026, or are you firmly Team KD and Pop Rocks Timbits—preferably the red ones? Has Miracle Whip changed, or are our middle-aged taste buds revolting? And would you ever order soup off Facebook Marketplace… or is that an immediate hard no? Is finding a burger that’s good but not too burgery the quest of our generation? And when did “girl-sized” become the ultimate food revolution? Can Facebook memories and AI bring back loved ones, or is it all getting a little creepy? And why is breakfast basically dessert pretending to be a meal? Tune in for food drama, nostalgic laughs, random debates, and proof that adulthood is mostly just surviving one ridiculous crisis at a time. Grab your friendship passes and a firecracker Timbit, and shake your head along with Lisa and Sam. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do panties come in packages with one rogue white pair? Is it the ultimate confidence test or just a disaster waiting for a splash of coffee, a loose laugh, or a bad period day? Is Dolly Parton allowed to age, or do we all need her to outlive us? Does a patio "reward" still count if you come home dirtier than when you left? Do you puzzle over why cupcakes are forbidden breakfast when muffins are celebrated? Are grocery prices so high you’re now contemplating selling your poop for extra cash? Is it a weird game show where everyone's losing? Ever lost your cool at Tim Hortons because someone in line is reading the menu like it’s poetry? How many years of life does it take before you're officially allowed to shake your head—aggressively—in public lineups? Who do we have to petition to bring back potato skins and proper steak cuts at restaurants with side plates, not side glances? Are you mourning the end of the McDonald's self-serve pop era, even if you never actually refilled your drink? Grab your seat for I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam: exasperated lines, accidental fashion crimes, snarky wisdom, and snack confessions, all delivered with eye-rolling humor and roaring friendship. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What even is an “adult lunch”? Is a frozen meal equal to a sandwich and do chips count as a side or the whole plan? Would you be annoyed if your doctor refused to test your hormones because you’re “not there yet”? Why do women still have to fight so hard to be heard even by other women? And appetizers…why is ordering them always this stressful? Is it too much to expect better-than-average, or are we doomed to appetizer angst forever? Meanwhile, Lisa and Sam go head-to-head over their out-of-control digital lives. Inbox at 90%, storage full, who's actually going to delete something first? Or will “snack and scroll” win again Plus where are women over 40 supposed to shop? Everything is either too young, too frumpy, or mysteriously cropped. Are we going classy, comfy…or quietly giving up? And one more thing who decided double-flushing in public bathrooms is optional? Because…absolutely not. If you’ve ever questioned modern life, your wardrobe, or your lunch choices—this episode is for you. Expect relationship roasts, wardrobe woes, snack debates, and plenty of midlife head-shaking from Lisa and Sam. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is spring really a season, or just a mindset? Is it finally time to liberate your ankles from winter boots even if there’s 20 centimeters of snow on the way? Could baring your blindingly white limbs in April count as an act of optimism or just stubbornness? Are salty snacks like Hawkins Cheezies a Prairie rite of passage or just a regret-filled crunch? Do you believe anyone actually likes hickory sticks, or are we all just haunted by salty snack trauma? Is it mansplaining, sheplaining, or just a game of “who can repeat themselves the most times before someone explodes"? Why are TV commercials deafeningly loud, and should slide-in shoes really be a lifestyle goal? Who makes the best chili, and could being roommates with your best friend end in disaster? Ready to shake your head at merging lane cheaters, TV volume traps, the unfathomable number of fast food favorites, and why the only peace prize you’ll ever see is one you make yourself at the trophy shop? Grab some Hawkins Cheezies (regret included), join Lisa and Sam for tales of misadventure, awkward optimism, and the relentless pursuit of the world’s best pull-on pants. It’s 501 episodes of laughter, mild chaos, and head-shaking—because friends, this is “I Shake My Head.” Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Website www.ishakemyheadpod.com or https://www.womeninmedia.network Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook I shake my head with Lisa and Sam Tik Tok i_shakemyhead Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ishakemyhead Grab some cool merchandise at https://ishakemyhead.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's just another day in quarantine for Lisa and Sam. Lisa is still worried about her hair and Sam is wondering how her place gets messy with just her! Lisa confesses that she and Mike are morphing into her parents. The mullet is making a comeback with the help of Blake Shelton. A New Jersey woman burpees her way into the Guinness World book of Records. Seriously? Buble becomes controversial with a grab and poke. Lisa gets excited to add a new item to Boom Baby Bakery with the help of Disney. The chat gets moving with talk of Ryan Seacrest, napping, Spring is coming, Zoo's, Miranda Lambert, Zonkeys, board game collections, KFC coleslaw, Frosted Flakes, price wars, grocery bandits, Joel Olsteen, The Sound of Music, rutabagas, pigeon patrol, baby names, Corona virus challenge and the 70's are back! In the time of COVID its making us think of what we can we live without and its not much! It's just a bit of ridiculous chatter but it might just make you laugh! If you love what you hear, you can support the podcast by following the links below! Podbean: https://patron.podbean.com/ismhead Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ishakemyhead You can also find us on: Twitter www.twitter.com/i_shakemyhead Instagram www.instagram.com/ishakemyhead Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1820016508316365/ Buy our merchandise at www.ishakemyhead.threadless.com We are proud to be a part of The Podfix Network www.podfixnetwork.com Editing and Audio by John Bukenas at john@audioeditingsolutions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices