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It's June 6, 1998. The number one movie in the United States is 'The Truman Show.' NBC ruled television, with 'Friends,' 'E.R.', and 'Seinfeld' dominating the ratings. Brandy and Monica were on top of the music charts, and, oh, and 'Sex and the City' aired its first episode. Welcome to 'Shortcomings,' a new 'Sex and the City' podcast from Sam Bush (aka @bravohistorian) and Chris Lewis. They're going all-in on our problematic fave — the memories, the men, the fashion, and, of course, Aidan's obsession with KFC. Sam and Chris will recap all 92 episodes of the series, two movies, and whatever the revival is. So grab a cosmo and join Sam and Chris in taking a critical eye to a show that changed television.

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Girls - Painful Evacuation

2026/01/16

This is maybe one of the episodes of GIRLS that shocked viewers when it originally aired, but how does it hold up? Before we answer that, we discuss internet trends and the Golden Globes. And then we discuss it all - Hannah's pregnancy reveal, Jessa and Adam's support systems, Marnie and Desi's final scene (perhaps?), and the Ray of it all. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - American Bitch

2026/01/09

What's this? An episode of Shortcomings where we dig deep and are serious just a little bit? But before that, we catch-up on what's going on in TV right now. And then we discuss Hannah's confrontation with famed writer Chuck Palmer. How does this episode re-frame Hannah's own behavior? What is the internet's evolving role in sexual politics? And, of course, that final moment.

Girls - Hostage Situation

2025/12/18

Happy Holidays, Happy Holidays - we're back to cover a doozy of an episode, but before that we discuss the new trailer for Melania and Sam's continued journey with those Wives that are Sisters. And then we get into it all - Hannah's success, Desi's descent, Jamba Jeans, and the Skywalker of it all. And in a Shortcomings first, we get somebody on the line...

Girls - All I Ever Wanted (&...Wicked: For Good)

2025/11/25

We have made it to the final season of GIRLS and what can we say...we've been changed For Good, because yes, we spend most of this episode discussing the inner workings of the Wicked sequel. We get into the sex cardigan, the new songs, the performances, and we simply ponder...what is OZ? And then, we try and discuss a fairly strange season premiere - Hannah meets a dreamboat, Ray and Shosh are delights, and Adam and Jessa are freaks. We hope you enjoy this mash-up!

Girls - I Love You, Baby

2025/11/25

It's a Thanksgiving week miracle - as I realized we never uploaded the season five 5 finale, so you're getting two episodes this week! Please note the political discourse for this episode is rather old! And wow, what an episode. But before we delve into that - I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and for some reason my ire is directed towards Jack Schlossberg. And then we get into it all - Shosh's girl boss era, Desi's stan army, the sweet appeal of Ray, the disarray of Adam and Jessa, and the evolution of Miss Horvath.

Girls - Love Stories

2025/11/07

And Just Like That...We're Back! Sam is fresh off her birthday trip to New York and Chris is, once again, recovered from healing. We discuss the power of marathons, All's Fair, and touch down with Naomi and Heath. And then we get into it all: our relatable king Elijah, the beauty of Ray and Shosh, Marnie's dreams, and the real love story...Hannah and Tally. It's so good to be back and let's just say...we're on fire.

Girls - Homeward Bound

2025/10/29

It's (not) so hard to say goodbye to yesterday (Fran & Hannah), we have finally reached the end of their relationship and also our patience for Miss Horvath. But before that, we discuss our two favorite shows respectively: Special Forces and The Morning Show (it's called taste, we have it). And then we discuss it all - Shosh's return to Brooklyn, the allure of Old Man Ray, baby Sample, and Hector. Take a listen!

Girls - Hello Kitty

2025/10/22

Arguably, this is an incredibly important episode of GIRLS, but do we agree? We try and take it all on - Hannah's boundary pushing, Marnie and Desi's checking-in at Seattle Grace, the emotional triad that is Jessa-Hannah-Adam, and what we would (and wouldn't) do for Dill Harcourt. And through it all, we ponder: is Fran a good dude? Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us online at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - The Panic in Central Park

2025/10/15

Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this...we have made it to perhaps THEE episode of Girls and you're gonna like the way it looks. But before that, we get into our take on Task and somehow discuss Sister Wives. And then we get into it all - Desi's madness, the return of Charlie, and the arrival of Magita Perez. Open your hearts to us, Bella!!

Girls - Queen for Two Days

2025/10/08

Oh, we are SO back, but is GIRLS? But before that, we get into celebrity Instagram behavior and RHOC. And then we take it all on - Shosh and Yosh, Adam and Jessa, and whatever is going on with Loreen's hair. But the real question is: will anything ever haunt us like an Adam Driver line reading from this episode? Probably not!

Girls - Old Loves

2025/09/24

Old love is in the air for our Girls, but before that we have a mini-breakdown regarding whatever the hell is going on online. From AI to the goings on of men on the dark web, we're disturbed to say the least - and looking for answers to questions we never asked. And then we get into it all: the dreaminess of Dill Harcourt, the insanity of Marnie's apartment, Hannah's continued descent, and the love story to end all love stories. To support Shortcomings, visit us online at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - Japan

2025/09/17

Just when we thought we were spending all our time abroad, we find ourselves tethered to Brooklyn. But before Girls, we discuss the way too toxic discourse and Alexia Umansky's wedding has one of us HEATED. Then we get into it all - Shosh is lost in translation, Jessa and Adam are cute, and Hannah is on some sort of tirade. To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - Good Man

2025/09/10

The Girls are back in the city after Marnie's wedding and things are afoot! But before we get into the episode, we hear about Sam's journey into the Conjuring cinematic universe and breakdown One Direction, because why not. And then we get into it all - is Fran a normal dude or a demonic spirit? What's going on with our Old Man Ray? Why does Adam look so good? And who is Sam's favorite new couple? All will be revealed when you hit play on this episode! To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - Wedding Day

2025/09/03

We're back in Brooklyn and it feels so right, but before that we get into a search for Mayhem Ball tickets and QAnon Barbers. But who cares about that when Marnie and Desi are heading down the alter, meanwhile Adam and Jessa have chemistry, Hannah is in her BeyHive era, Shosh has a cute haircut, and Bridget Everett is giving a performance. The Girls Are Back In Town, indeed! To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

And Just Like That - Party Of One

2025/08/15

It's so hard to say goodbye, but alas we must. It's the final episode of And Just Like That and (perhaps) the end of the Carrie Bradshaw Cinematic Universe. But before that, of course, we somehow end up talking about Miss Swift. And then we get into it all - sex hijinks with Charlotte and Harry, Miranda's hosting skills lead to the scatalogical, and Carrie remains the ultimate single girl. The ride is over - and it was fabulous. Thank you all so much for listening and loving - we loved doing it, too!

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Drizaydre 2025/11/27

Re Wicked

Love this podcast. I have one thing to add and have to use this review to do it because I don’t have instagram but the reason why the leaders of Oz ar...

★☆☆☆☆

Lesigh8057 2026/01/30

Thoughtless

I don’t need to listen to two misogynists bumping their heads against each other. There are plenty of bro podcasts for that if I ever need to listen t...

★★★★★

Cschedin 2025/10/29

Love you two together.

PLEASE do a pop culture or whatever housewives. I know there are already a million out there But o can’t get enough. But don’t watch girls.

★★★★★

Ladyy D 2025/10/17

Hilarious

My favorite podcast. Always keeps me laughing.

★★★★★

Geterdone10 2025/08/22

Five stars…

…for one simple reason: 20th Century Women is one of my favorite movies too. So brilliant, so underrated. Also, the podcast is funny and chaotic and t...

★☆☆☆☆

joel kim booster 2025/10/12

sigh

crazy to be laughing and using so much chat gpt and ai when you live in detroit. ai is actively poisoning and killing black communities

★★★★★

MGD12790 2025/08/16

Love with some friendly criticism

5 stars because I always have the best time catching up on pop culture, SATC and Girls with these two. I love the takes on the show, I LOVED the rage ...

★★★★★

Dedramc 2025/08/12

Sam & Chris - love them!

Sam & Chris make me laugh and laugh. They are brilliantly unhinged! My favorite is when Chris says something TERRIBLE…and you can hear Sam GASPS…they ...

★☆☆☆☆

Itchn4trbl 2025/08/13

Enough with the politics

In the rare moments they talk about And Just Like That, it’s quite enjoyable. But you have to sit through so much drivel. Why is this marketed as a AJ...

★★★★★

Jamie.Hannah 2025/08/12

Love this podcast

I discovered this pod when they were recapping Girls. I absolutely love their takes- listening to Chris and Sam make my entire day!

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