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Stand-Up · Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling

I SHAKE MY HEAD

by Lisa Gibson & Samantha Sperling

Get ready to laugh out loud with I Shake My Head, the weekly podcast where best friends Lisa Gibson and Samantha Sperling—partners in crime for over 20 years—take on life with zero filter. From midlife curveballs and Gen X throwbacks to hot takes on pop culture and the everyday nonsense most people keep to themselves, nothing is off-limits. Lisa and Sam turn real-life frustrations, random tangents, and “wait…what were we talking about?” moments into comedy gold. With sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting, these two aren’t here to solve problems—they’re here to talk about them… loudly, passionately, and often without Googling first. Whether they’re ranting, reminiscing, or completely going off the rails, their friendship is the heart of the show—and the reason you’ll feel like you’re right there in the conversation. Tune in to I Shake My Head for laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred chats that prove midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s just more material.

Latest episodes

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Pot Pies, Expensive Subs & Emergency Underwear

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

Sep 18
1 h 10 min

Separate Suppers, AI & Protein Problem

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 mak

Sep 11
1 h 13 min

Whipped Cream, Girl Dinners & Questionable Leftovers

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 mak

Sep 4
1 h 10 min

Fridge Lights, GPS U-Turn & Brad Pitt's Porn

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 hid

Aug 28
1 h 10 min

Slow Walking, Bad Buffets & Zero Sugar Oreos

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

Aug 21
1 h 14 min

Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs

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 he

Aug 14
1 h 03 min

Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows

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

Aug 7
1 h 05 min

Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food

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

Jul 31
1 h 15 min

Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns

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 to

Jul 24
1 h 10 min

Arm Flaps, Hotel Eggs & KFC Letdown

Why is it that you can leave the house feeling like a million bucks, but the second you catch your reflection sideways in a grocery store freezer door, it's like bam who

Jul 17
1 h 03 min

Toaster Strudel, Painted Toes & Elevator Judgement

Are toaster strudels a legitimate emotional support food, or just a fleeting phase? Can breakfast pastries really be considered a hobby or even a masterpiece? Do your toe

Jul 10
1 h 12 min

Midnight Peeing, Purse Shame & Receipt Hoarding

Ever reach your breaking point with your purse? Why does your handbag become a black hole the second you're at the grocery checkout? Is it stuffed with crumpled receipts,

Jul 3
1 h 08 min

Sour Candy Regrets, Gorilla Glue & Tankini Trauma

Can eating too many sour candies actually break your tongue, or are you team “powered through the pain” like Lisa? Is the real tragedy a red tongue, or having a friend wh

Jun 26
1 h 14 min

Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills

Did you know putting on panties could land you in physio like, is there an age when your underwear should come with a warning label. And is there a secret instruction man

Jun 19
59 min

Quicksand, Ravioli & Irrational Fears

Wait, so ravioli is just a mysterious little carb envelope? Are we supposed to risk our dinner on a pasta pillow of uncertainty and just trust what's inside? Why can't la

Jun 12
1 h 07 min

Midlife Meltdown, Dirty Sodas & Karen Carpenter

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

Jun 5
1 h 22 min

Crop Tops, Patio Creeping & Braless Freedom

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

May 29
1 h 14 min

Weather Obsessed: The New Midlife Personality

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 f

May 22
1 h 14 min

Bruschetta, Boxed Wine And Stupid Mistakes

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 wi

May 15
1 h 10 min

White Panties, Dolly Parton & Patio Season

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 p

May 8
1 h 08 min

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#40
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3
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

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#129 ▼ 10 Stand-Up US

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