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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. 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

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! 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 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. 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 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.  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

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? 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 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. 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 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 (f*****g 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! 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 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 t**s” 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! 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 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. 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 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. 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.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 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 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. 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

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! 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

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.  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

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. 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