Podcast

I SHAKE MY HEAD

Comedy, Society & Culture, Stand-Up

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.

Stand-Up chart
#199
Episodes
522
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 11 min
On air since
2017
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

522 episodes, newest first

  1. Peloton Panic, The Chins & The McRib Betrayal

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    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 turtlenecks really serve as comfortable resting places for your extra chins?

    Are chip flavors like “scalloped potatoes” and “Thanksgiving dinner” an abomination or simply the snack revolution we never asked for? Have you pondered the very real, very tragic conspiracy behind Happy Meals being off-limits to adults? Is anyone else traumatized by Phantom Gourmet and the communal cheese bowl?

    And finally, can Paul Rudd just be named Sexiest Man Alive forever, or do we have to keep pretending every year’s a real competition? Like, where’s the award for Sexiest Man Who Actually Does the Dishes?

    Tune in for snack shaming, social media shout-outs, cold drama, DIY car maintenance pride, and the festival of codependent commentary that only Lisa and Sam can deliver.

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    1 hr 4 min
  2. Silently Judging, Crocktober & Nesquik Nostalgia

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    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?

    Are you truly an adult if you can’t open a fruit cup without spilling, or pour a four-liter milk jug without a small disaster? Are millennials out to murder the garage fridge, open shelves, and islands or are GenXer’s ready to fight back with deep freezers and butter boards? And when did a charcuterie board become just “a board” and does it have to be jar-cuterie now?

    If you’re wondering how to ban “calm your tits” from your friend’s phrase arsenal or whether booking a flight on layaway is retail therapy or financial mayhem, then you’re in the right place. Get swept into I Shake My Head for sharp banter, ridiculous resolutions, snack-fueled confessions, and a friendship that absolutely thrives on the petty, everyday nonsense you know and love.

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    1 hr 10 min
  3. Turkey Bites, SNL Outrage & Candy Confessions

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    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 deconstructed the sandwich down to its core? A bit of turkey, a bit of stuffing and a topper of cranberry..yum!

    Is it time to criticise SNL for their choice of hosts and badly written misogynistic jokes. Should we just laugh it off or fight back? Why does “easy open” packaging feel like a myth created just to try your soul looking at you, fruit cup, ketchup packet, and that impossible Gatorade lid? Should you really be able to microwave a grilled cheese Lunchable, or is that an unspeakable crime against sandwiches?

    Why does every new “convenience” turn out to be just another job you never wanted, from pumping your own gas to assembling DIY furniture? Does every generation have its own style rules, and are Gen Xers clinging to business casual while millennials embrace yoga pants as professional attire? Are weighted blankets comforting or just adult-sized swaddling nightmares?

    If pondering life’s most relatable predicaments, generational quirks, and the perils of everyday chores makes you shake your head and laugh out loud, this is the podcast for you!

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    1 hr 18 min
  4. Tacos, Haircuts & Hallmark Movies

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    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 her bestie to quit on tacos, at least.

    What does forced change mean when your hairdresser of 25 years hangs up her scissors? Lisa contemplates garage salons and purple rinse and may resort to learning how to cut her own hair with the help of YouTube and a little blind faith. Sam is caught between loving Halloween and yearning for Hallmark Christmas movies. Can she balance both?

    Is the fall wardrobe causing you existential dread? Lisa’s battle of burgundy sweaters vs. checkered pants will make even the staunchest fashionistas question their color wheels especially when Samantha threatens to bring leopard print boots into the mix.

    If you’ve ever lied to escape an awkward conversation, bought something useless because it was on sale, or obsessed over side plate “dieting” at a buffet, you’re in good company. Why do we all pretend we’re going to bed but instead huddle under the covers, scrolling Instagram while “done with you” is Canadian code for “I need alone time with cats and babies on TikTok”? Is phubbing the new national sport? Do we need a medal for ignoring each other in favor of phones, or is that just what adulthood feels like after 9pm?

    Come shake your head, laugh at life’s little catastrophes, and figure out how to eat tacos without a manual with I Shake My Head, the podcast where awkwardness is an art form, friendship is a sport, and nobody leaves the table without sauce on their shirt. Don’t just listen, join the chaos, laugh along, and remember: it’s just a taco... or is it?

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    1 hr 7 min
  5. A Loofah Lifespan, Dessert Rules & User Fees

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    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 share your loofah?

    Have your knees ever ached just thinking about bending over to pick up a rogue pen cap, only to realize you'd rather strategically kick it under the couch? Are we too old to understand the VMAs or is it just that the George Michael tribute was that horrible. Why does Clay Aiken’s head look like the secret crossover between Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music and a slightly melty candle?

    What midlife Canadian hasn’t accidentally started shaking their head after dropping a pen lid and then thought, it can stay there until my cane phase? Is your sleep ruined without background noise, or can you pass out the minute your head hits the pillow like some annoying people? Can you get addicted to murder shows at bedtime and still call it “self-care?”

    If you want raucous honesty and friendly roasts you’ll get episode after episode here at “I Shake My Head” with Lisa and Sam, where boring isn’t allowed, cheating at baseball is encouraged, and we’re all just holding on till dessert wins the day. If you’ve laughed, rolled your eyes, or just wondered about your own loofah lifespan, stick around; this is midlife, Saskatchewan-style, and things only get funnier from here.

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    1 hr 14 min
  6. Senior Meatloaf & The Power of Pockets

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    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 can fit a loonie somewhere and never have our phone on us at work? Why do men get 72 places for their keys while we can’t even stow emergency chocolate?

    Is it irresponsible to spend half a billion on a guy who hit less home runs than a squirrel at a backyard barbecue, or do we all deserve a Blue Jays contract based on what we did in 1997? And why do we never get a raise based on what we did last decade? Does that only work if you have a jersey and a PR crisis?

    Is it normal to be fixated on what happens to your ashes and if you should be in a book urn or disco ball? Can patience exist in a Tim Hortons line, or do you lose your filter after 56 years of playing nice? Does boy math not math, especially when men blame women for bad driving but can’t back it up with actual stats?

    Do you own good underwear, or are you basically just hoarding floral Fruit of the Looms until the elastic snaps at work and you contemplate freedom? Is paying $35 for a candle and then never lighting it peak Canadian frugality, or just the ultimate Midlife Woman Move?

    Join us on I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam, where Lisa and Sam, your true north strong and hilariously opinionated hosts turn life’s everyday quirks, rants, and meatloaf metaphors into side-splitting, relatable chaos. Don’t just listen, jump in, laugh, and shake your head right along with us!

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    1 hr 14 min
  7. Pot Pies, Expensive Subs & Emergency Underwear

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    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 Subs experience do you realize the bun is doing all the heavy lifting? If you died in your worst underwear, would that be your legacy, or do we just hope the paramedics are too polite to judge our Fruit of the Loom situation and can someone start a GoFundMe for “emergency panties” just in case?

    Isn’t it a universal law that by 4:17pm in fall, you’re unavailable for all social events and have developed an allergy to leaving the house more than once a day? And who decided hibernation shouldn’t start as soon as the Halloween candy goes on sale at Shoppers?

    Is the baffling price of coffee pods making you consider Maxwell House as an act of rebellion? Can you relate to the existential dread of whether to wash your winter coat or are you on team “spot clean and hope for the best”?

    Dive into musings about girl dinners, fiber-laden late night snacks, aggressively un-cleared microwave clocks, and the subtle art of letting someone know without words that you really, truly, don’t like them. All this, and more, in another wild, quirky ride with Lisa and Sam where shaking your head is not just encouraged, it’s a way of life.

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    1 hr 11 min
  8. Separate Suppers, AI & Protein Problem

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    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 badly-lit selfie suddenly a threat to civilization!

    Why does everyone suddenly think they’re a protein expert? Does chewing Swedish Berries count toward your daily intake, or do doctors laugh you out of the room when you admit you thought Timbits had muscle-building powers? Can you build bone density with fuzzy peaches, or is protein just another word for “things that aren’t chips”?

    Are you prepping for fall by stocking up on cans of soup and searching for the perfect noisy fall coat or is sweater weather all you need to feel cozy? Will you be bingeing Hallmark movies under piles of blankets and is pumpkin pie strictly a one-day affair for you? If you could outsource one annoying everyday task for $5, would you pay someone to do your dishes or clip your fingernails?

    If you’ve ever wanted to laugh at yourself and your bestie’s tragic fall coat choices or rage against society’s supper rules and the tyranny of noisy winter coats, you belong with Lisa and Sam. Grab your plaid pants, bring the sarcasm, and come join the judgment. It's the messiest, most relatable middle-aged Canadian girl chat you’ll find this side of the Tim Hortons drive-thru.

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    1 hr 13 min
  9. Whipped Cream, Girl Dinners & Questionable Leftovers

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    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 so hard, and will the struggle ever end? If you can’t decide which is worse, a trapeze artist with diarrhea or a new dating trend involving sweat and pee, are you even listening to this show? And when did social media become the Olympics of judgy comments about fridge lights, and can Lisa and Sam get a medal for “Most Judged Over Observational Comedy?”

    Come shake your head with Lisa and Sam on I Shake My Head where leftovers, whipped cream meet Gen X wisdom, relentless giggles, and the ultimate Canadian “sorry not sorry.” Pour yourself a boozy coffee with extra whipped cream, share in the ranting and weirdness, and let’s commiserate over the little things that make us laugh till we snort. You in?

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    1 hr 11 min
  10. Fridge Lights, GPS U-Turn & Brad Pitt's Porn

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    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 porn, or is he just officially an old man?

    Is the World Robot Games fascinating or kind of terrifying for the future of humanity? Are creeping vines on old buildings charming, or just disturbing invitations for bugs (and birds and mice)? Can you trust your Uber driver’s GPS, or do you deserve a discount for giving directions? Is it barbaric to drink cold pop out of a mug, or is a vessel just a vessel?

    Tune in for an episode packed with donut drama, retail rants, robot races, and the relentless quest to uncover whether your refrigerator is a liar. It’s all laughs, oddities, and just a pinch of chaos so, go ahead and shake your head at the world with Lisa and Sam.

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    1 hr 10 min
  11. Slow Walking, Bad Buffets & Zero Sugar Oreos

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    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 buffets ever get it right, or does mystery ketchup in a communal bowl signal it’s time to order off the menu?

    Why do grocery shopping trips with your best friend turn into comedy gold and is $50 breakfast delivery a sign you’ve officially given up on adulting? Is it normal to develop a close, affirming relationship…with ChatGPT? Asking for a friend.

    Are we collectively shaking our heads at Clay Aiken’s facial expressions, kids’ backless shoes, or the latest jean trends demanding wide and loose legs? And, seriously are you fine, or are you FINE (fucking irritated, not explaining)?

    Join in for sassy debates, food adventures, and a healthy dose of head shaking at all of life’s wonderfully absurd moments!

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    1 hr 15 min
  12. Middle Seat Madness, AI Besties & Sample Standoffs

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    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 heights, and did you just admit it’s a better friend than most humans? And does anyone else wonder if you’ll wake up one day to your friend introducing their virtual pal as the next big thing in the friend group chat? Since when did trying every ice cream sample become an Olympic sport like are you competing for gold in Tiger Tiger-tasting, or just determined to make everyone else stand behind your cone indecision for twenty minutes?

    Why do some animals get to be adorable and others end up on the ugly list? Was God just mixing things up for fun? Do you ever wonder how graffiti ends up on the outside of a bridge, and are you more impressed by the art or their daring acrobatics? Have Meta glasses crossed from cool tech to creepy territory, and is society giving us way too many choices are Gen Xers to blame for anxiety overload? Is “calm your tits” the most cringe phrase out there, or do you have your own word aversions?

    Think you’ve got answers or just want to laugh with us? Tune in to I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam, where two Canadian gals ask the questions you never thought to Google and say what everyone’s thinking but probably shouldn’t. Come shake your head with us, friends because life’s too short for dry pretzels and middle-seat shenanigans!

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    1 hr 3 min
  13. Fake Steps, Car Concerts & Neck Pillows

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    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 you simply harmonizing (badly) with Tommy Tutone and the Lord as your only audience? Is there such a thing as a “perfect note” or are we still chasing that mythical high from one fluke karaoke moment? Why are people wearing neck pillows through the airport like it’s a fashion statement? And would you ever ride a suitcase that follows you around, Roomba-style?

    Can you trust the family recipe to turn out right, or are Gen X moms keeping culinary secrets on purpose? Are you ready for the next trendy food combo spicy fruit, anyone? Broccolini as fall’s must-have veggie who saw that coming? Is singing “Happy Birthday” in a restaurant the ultimate embarrassment or is it just dated hoopla?

    From viral croissant-ice cream hacks to the value of delegating and the nostalgia of Red Rover and dodgeball, this episode dives into the absurdities of everyday life. Tune in for the laughs, questionable advice, and a celebration of the little things (like cherry tomatoes in salads) that have us all shaking our heads.

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    1 hr 6 min
  14. Water Bottle FOMO, Messy Lawns & Window Food

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    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 you’re faking your hydration? Could you pass the “don’t eat anything served through a window” diet, or do you secretly love “window food” just as it is? What’s your stance on messy lawns and the metaphorical bush do you “trim” for society or dance to the beat of your own weed-whacker?

    Is the exhaustion real after coming back from vacation, or are you just too good at doing nothing to snap back to real life? Have you tried the viral TikTok Frutees ice cream bars—are they as addictive as people say, or is summer just an excuse for endless treats?

    Will tart cherry juice actually help you sleep, or is TikTok just trolling another wellness trend? Can we talk about “sharking” the revolting TikTok trend that’s more disturbing than anything you’ve seen before and why does it always come back to needing a good public service announcement for the men of the world?

    Ready for viral TikTok ice cream confessions, philosophical debates on chocolate bar quality, fierce opinions on Clay Aiken covering ’80s anthems, and a crash course in defending (or abolishing) summer desserts? Will cutting your own T-shirt neckline unlock a new fashion frontier, or is that peril best delegated to your least judgmental friend?

    Tune in for sharp wit, heartfelt oversharing, and a weekly nudge to shake your head (and probably laugh out loud) at the ongoing absurdity of everyday life.

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    1 hr 16 min
  15. Baked Potatoes, QR Code Menus & Vacation Meltdowns

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    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 too? Were we all brainwashed into accepting QR code menus, is it really hospitality if you’re hunched over your phone squinting at appetizers with your data draining faster than your will to tip? Is packing for vacation just saying "let’s throw buns in a bag and pray nothing goes moldy," and does fighting over who makes coffee count as the ultimate Canadian bonding ritual?

    Is it just us, or do women actually binge true crime to learn how not to be murdered, and did every stalker doc leave you wondering why the scariest plot twist was women being the stalkers? And, seriously, who names candles “Smoky Sadness” ? Are we buying fragrances or setting up for a therapy session? If privacy had a scent, would it reek of introversion and maple syrup, or just “smells like let’s not talk”?

    If you’ve ever side-eyed a regifted candle or wondered why Canadian Uber rides include surprise Tim’s runs, you’re gonna want to tune in. Come shake your head with Lisa and Sam a little bit chaotic, a little bit nosy, all real on I Shake My Head, the podcast where midlife madness is totally normal and laughing through it all is a must. Grab your seat, grab your chapstick, and join the fun!

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    1 hr 11 min
  16. Arm Flaps, Hotel Eggs & KFC Letdown

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    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 invited the arm flap to the party?

    Was there ever a meal more fraught with betrayal than hotel scrambled eggs pretending to be luxury? Why do mediocre eggs taste five-star when you’re shoehorned into a lobby chair with limp sausage beside you and a cup of “free” coffee?

    Can we talk about KFC nostalgia for a second—when did finger-lickin’ good turn into finger-lickin’ disappointment, and why does co-op chicken suddenly taste like a religious experience? Is it just us, or did they lose the actual Colonel’s recipe and now the secret is just...grease?

    Is dim sum an adventure in dumplings or a stress test in unfamiliar textures? Did you ever wonder if your problem with bathing suits is really about rogue foam cups, or is it simply life in the big-busted lane? Is there a conspiracy brewing in the design of low, low, low public toilets, or is it just gravity reminding you you're 57?

    Can you remember a birthday without Facebook, or is every annual notification a lifeline to friendship? Stirrup pants, neon knit, shoulder pads, and bell bottoms are these fashion nightmares or evidence that you’ve survived the wildest wardrobe decades?

    From root beer floats to water shoes, from pre-vacation fights to post-vacation bandages, one key theme rises above: shake your head, laugh at the mayhem, and savor the joys and absurdities of life, arm flap and all, with Lisa and Sam.

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    1 hr 3 min
  17. Toaster Strudel, Painted Toes & Elevator Judgement

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    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 toes disappear when you try a new polish color, and would you ever make a million selling feet pics?

    Do you shake your head at people who can't exit elevators efficiently, or those who overshare in awkward public spaces? Is filming every real-life intimate moment for reality TV a step too far, and is watching couples on boats getting frisky really what you signed up for?

    Did a headline about a pastor “sucking out demons” leave you gasping or giggling? Are you side-eyeing Adam Sandler officiating celebrity weddings while eating leftover Taylor Swift pastries? Does small talk in the grocery checkout drive you crazy, and does coffee after supper push you into full-on “old person mode”? And just what do fish do if they get thirsty are these the questions that keep you up at 3 a.m. too?

    Join the laughter, the side-eye, the mismatched bagels, memories of Girl Guide cookies and nap-induced narcolepsy. Tune in for all this and more laughing, venting, questioning, and always shaking your head at life’s most ridiculous moments!

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    1 hr 13 min
  18. Midnight Peeing, Purse Shame & Receipt Hoarding

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    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, rogue lip balm, and mystery mints or are you one of those annoyingly organized people?

    Why does waking up to pee every hour suddenly feel like an Olympic event? Who put your bladder on the midnight shift, and why can't tea just be comforting instead of a full-blown diuretic?

    Are your hands and neck aging faster than your face? Is dim sum only for brunch? Why are couch naps elite but bedtime sleep impossible? And when did getting out of a tankini become a full-body workout?

    This week, Lisa and Sam are talking about purse shame, midnight peeing, aging, dim sum debates, closet clutter, summer struggles, Clay Aiken, and one revenge story that proves some people should never be underestimated.

    If you love relatable conversations, ridiculous tangents, and laughing at the chaos of everyday life, this episode is for you.

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    1 hr 8 min
  19. Sour Candy Regrets, Gorilla Glue & Tankini Trauma

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    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 who refuses to show proper sympathy unless, of course, you need someone to point out it’s all your own fault?

    Who posts those pictures to Facebook with pants still on and expects applause? Can anyone explain the tankini dilemma. How are you supposed to get it off without dislocating a shoulder, and why do we always need a friend to help us hike up our straps so the “girls” don’t take a tumble on the way to the lake?

    If you caught your spouse cheating, would you gorilla glue their butt cheeks together? Why aren’t we more afraid of mosquitoes, the world’s deadliest creature? Is ramen really a soup or just cheesy noodles in disguise, and should KD ever become anything but classic mac and cheese?

    Should the theme song of a beloved Gen X classic like The Littlest Hobo ever be changed, or is nothing sacred anymore? Are kids today doing more at age five than you ever did, or are we just pining for some good old-fashioned common sense? Are “moody bitches” really just telling it like it is, or should everyone admit that nobody can be rainbows all the time? Why do birth rates keep dropping, is it too much phone time, or are we all just happily under-babied?

    For all these pressing questions and to witness some classic Canadian nostalgia, social commentary, and seriously petty snack debates tune in for laughter, friendly mockery, and plenty of reasons to keep shaking your head at life’s never-ending parade of WTF moments.

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    1 hr 15 min
  20. Panties, Salmon Burgers & Deviled Dills

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    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 manual for midlife hips, or are we all just freestyle skating through our drawers, hoping gravity isn’t the enemy today?

    Lisa LOVES salmon. Bake it, grill it, cedar-plank it, she's in. But turn that beautiful piece of fish into a patty, slap it on a bun, and suddenly it's a hard no. A salmon burger is where she draws the line. Why take perfectly good salmon and compress it into a hockey puck?

    Could someone explain why everyone’s putting devilled eggs inside dill pickles now? Did we lose a bet with the internet, or are pickles launching some kind of covert snack uprising?

    Is there some secret rivalry for event sweater snazziness at your office like, if your co-worker ups their game, do you immediately need a “dressy t-shirt,” or is it fine to just keep recycling your “generic black and white” like a true Canadian on a budget?

    Why does every burger photo look like a supermodel and then your smash burger shows up looking like it fell off the bus at Moose Jaw? And why are fast food joints sneaking thick-cut onions into everything?

    Have you found yourself unable to commit to cleaning? Deciding that as long as your house looks clean, deep-clean feelings can totally wait until September? What’s the etiquette for holding the door for strangers? Are you a long door holder or a swift door slammer?

    Ready for more mayhem, oversharing, and the kind of laughter that makes you snort at the Shoppers checkout? Tune in to I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam where midlife gets roasted, the real talk never stops, and everyone’s invited to the chaos. Lisa and Sam are your ride-or-die for every awkward, relatable, and hilariously Canadian moment don’t miss out, friends!

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    59 min

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