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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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A Very Gilmore Announcement

2026/10/05

Did you miss us? Because we missed you! Shortcomings is coming back this fall to begin our descent into the magic and the madness of Gilmore girls. So, of course, we gathered to discuss what...everything but Gilmore girls. Stay tuned, we'll be back VERY soon covering Season 1 of Gilmore girls!

Happy Fifth Anniversary, Shortcomings!

2026/07/24

This week marks 5 years of true nonsense, so we did what we thought was best - we gathered to discuss the pilot of the show that brought us all together: Sex and the City. But before that, we discuss The Odyssey now that we've both seen it. So, what can you expect other than an epic mash-up of Carrie Bradshaw and Odysseus.

Girls - Latching

2026/06/17

It's so hard to say goodbye...or is it? Today we gather to discuss two monumental finales - the final episode of Girls and Summer House s10. We get into the fallout from The Aftermath and try and process the last few weeks of insanity. And then we get into it all with our Girls - and mostly discuss depictions of motherhood, the power of Loreen, and everything in between. We have loved this journey, thanks for taking it on with us!

Girls - Goodbye Tour

2026/05/15

They say it's hard to say goodbye, but is it? We dig into the penultimate episode of Girls this week, but before that we touch on the LA Mayoral Race and the state of reality stars. And then we discuss everything else - Hannah's iconic look, the impact of the final bathroom scene, and how we feel about Elijah. Take a listen!

Girls - What Will We Do This Time About Adam?

2026/05/05

We've landed on a GIRLS classic episode that we've wanted to discuss since s1 - Adam and Hannah rekindle their romance, alongside Ray's introduction to Abigail and an iconic needle drop. Take a listen!

Girls - The Bounce

2026/04/23

"She'll do all she can, for the love of one man, and for millions who love from afar. I'm what you've been needing, It's all here and my heart's pleading...let me be your star...." For some reason, Girls has entered the land of musical theater, so of course, we spend some time discussing Buffy, cult docs, RHOM, and so much more. And then we get into the episode - we learn about pawn shops with Marnie, go to Broadway with Elijah, and find ourselves at home with Hannah and Dill. It's a girls night IN! Girls content begins at 49:00

Girls - Full Disclosure

2026/03/06

Adam and Jessa's film is finished, Desi is back, Elijah is acting, and Hannah is going through it, but before any of that - we, of course, discuss our financial practices through the lens of streaming services and the new season of Beverly Hills with a side of Summer House. And then we simply, can't help but ask some serious questions. Should Hannah tell the father? What's going on in New Jersey? And is Jessa leading with her heart? Answers come and go!

Girls - Gummies

2026/02/24

And just when you thought we'd never discuss Girls again, here we are - it was a long hiatus, but we're back in Brooklyn and happy to be there. But before then, we catch up with Sam in the New York Snow Storm and try and remember exactly what happened on Paradise. And then we get into it all - Ray and Shosh's beautiful bond, Marnie's evolution, and the search of our queen Loreen. But, mostly, we're simply wondering why is Chris crying...

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!

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FacialHairModel 2026/10/01

I’m entertained…highly.

Well, I for one, I enjoy them very much! Sam and Chris are a balanced, manic, duo. They give deep insight, along with silly asides, and WILD tangents...

★☆☆☆☆

Gennaro9396 2026/04/06

Great early pods

Early SATC stuff great. Then plummeted into constant negativity. Impossible to love anymore.

★☆☆☆☆

I_Love_My_Guys23 2026/04/03

I used to be on patreon

Contrarian just to be so, inconsistent. Will charge ten bucks or more for patreon and not release episodes. I don’t care if you’re busy… don’t have a ...

★☆☆☆☆

kris_nole 2026/02/12

RIP

RIP this podcast

★☆☆☆☆

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...

★★★★★

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...

★★★★★

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.

★☆☆☆☆

burgundy drive 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

★★★★★

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...

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