Shortcomings

Girls - Video Games

July 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Better late than never, we're back to chat about perhaps the most divisive episode in the herstory of GIRLS. Hannah and Jessa go and visit her father and we try and wrap our head and hearts around it all. What's going on with Frank? What's Sam's history with Rosanna Arquette? And what on god's green earth is Salvatore's job? But before that, we touch down on the Kardashians...because why not!

Girls - Boys

July 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

And we're back and we hope you missed us! In an act of respect to you all, we went a lil too long this week and perhaps lost our minds. Before the Girls content begins we get into why nothing is quite hitting, Paige's wedding attire, and a strange new obsession one of us has. And then we get into another s2 detour - Hannah has a book deal, Marnie is hosting a party, and Adam-Ray go on an adventure. But most importantly, we have guest stars! Take a listen!

Girls - One Man's Trash

June 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

We have officially reached THAT episode of Girls and we had a lot to say...but before that, we discuss Taylor discourse and Bridgerton. And then we break it all down. Patrick Wilson as a point of desire, the show's depiction of Hannah's writing, and we simply ask...what does it all mean?

Girls - It's a Shame About Ray

June 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

"Grow up." Our Girls this week are giving out advice and taking none of it themselves, but before we get into the episode we talk about the current pop charts and Taylor's continued nuisance. And then we take on Hannah's dinner party, Jessa's unhinged behavior, Marnie's mess, and the Shosh-Ray of it all. Take a listen

Girls - Bad Friend

June 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Don't call it a comeback, but just a return to form. This week's episode is a normal length, but just as unhinged. We spend some time talking about Tamra Judge and her friendship herstory before getting into the episode. And what an episode...Booth Jonathan's decor, Lena Dunham's performative acting, and the introduction of Laird. It's a wild ride. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.org/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - I Get Ideas

May 30, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Season 2 of girls is in swing and so are we - it's another chaotic episode, but we do try and discuss Hannah and Sandy's demise, Shosh and Ray's ascending, and Marnie's new costume. It's a lot. Take a listen!

Girls - It's About Time

May 23, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

We are back for season 2 and it's another crazy episode - we get into it all: Sandy, emojis, Marnie's mom, and the business practices of Apple. Take a listen!

Girls - She Did

May 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

And here we are - the end of s1 of GIRLS. Thank you so much for your support, love, and encouragement. Your reward? An unhinged episode! Watch-out for an extra-long early chat including varied topics: Madonna, the VMAs, Eras Tour, Wicked, Patti LuPone, the Parent Trap, Jesse Lally, and the Great Wars. And then we get into it all - Ray's face placement, Jessa's choice, Marnie and Thad, and Adam Driver's performance. GIRLS content begins @ 41:44 (SORRY)

Girls - Leave Me Alone

May 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

It's a very non-classic episode of Girls, but a classic episode of Shortcomings - we breakdown Powell Goldman, Tally, and ask the simple - yet profound - questions, "What's going on with Katherine?" Take a listen!

Girls - Weirdos Need Girlfriends Too

May 01, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

It's Adam's world and we're just living in it - at least for this week! But before that, we take a strange turn into the world of bazinga, old timey jargon, and some dark sided takes about the world. And then it's time to discuss it all - Thomas John, Adam's play, and shower antics. Girls content begins 21:40 To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - Welcome to Bushwick a.k.a. The Crackcident

April 24, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

We're back in New York and even more specifically, Bushwick. The girls are acting up and so are we. Enjoy!

Girls - The Return

April 17, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Hannah is heading out of New York City and going home to Michigan and we're not quite sure how we feel about it. Is Eric the finest character we've ever met or a sicko? After a beautiful debut, does this second go-round live up to the first appearances of Tad and Loreen? And, dear god, where is Keri Hilson? Take a listen!

Girls - Hard Being Easy

April 10, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Oh what an episode! For some reason, we spend some time discussing Anne Hathaway and the drop of SATC on Netflix. But then we get into this CLASSIC episode of GIRLS. We get into it all - the role of writer in Hannah's life (and a chat about Carrie), Marnie's visit to Charlie's apartment (or version of an apartment), and whether we see Jessa in San Fran. And, of course, we spend a lot of time on Jeff. Girls content begins at 22:14

Girls - Hannah's Diary

March 27, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

"Don't quit before the miracle." A line from Jessa or a plea from us to all of you to keep listening - this week we discuss a lot and very little, so feel free to skip through the beginning section. We get into the many Matts of the world, Jeff's spiral, and Hannah's iconic colleagues. GIRLS talk begins at (shockingly) 43:02 To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - All Adventurous Women Do

March 20, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

He's here and he's (im)perfect - and yes, we mean Booth Jonathan. We're breaking down episode 3 and that means you're getting us sharing our own baggage, question the character of Jeff, ponder Charlie's shorter hair, and simply marvel at Jessa's first day of work look. It's a lot take a listen. GIRLS content begins around 14:05 To support shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Girls - Vagina Panic

March 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

"But what about the stuff that gets up around the sides of condoms?" Hannah is freaking out, Marnie is telling the truth, Jessa is avoiding, and Shosh is dropping her own truth bombs. They are, in fact, the ladies and we get into it all in this discussion of episode 2, Vagina Panic. Girls content begins around 35:35 after an extended opening conversation. To support the podcast, join us over at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Girls - Pilot

March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

And just like that...our next adventure is here, we are officially covering the HBO Series Girls (2012-2017). Every. Single. Episode. Today we take on the history of the show, take a little quiz to ground ourselves, and discuss the pilot. Are we the voice of our generation? Probably not. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

The Carrie Diaries (Pilot)

January 24, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

With no more episodes of the original series and the two movies under our belt, we couldn't help but wonder...what was Miss Bradshaw like in high school? So we took ourselves over to the CW.com and got our eyes on the pilot of The Carrie Diaries. We found Carrie's distraught family, a character named Mouse, and some pretty good pun work. Take a listen!

Sex and the City 2

January 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

It's so hard to say goodbye, but here we are - at the end of the SATC portion of our cinematic universe and it's a wild ride. We head into the madness of the 2010 film - the financial crisis is upon is and so is the tragedy of Big buying a television. Miranda is struggling at work, Charlotte struggling at home, and Samantha...well, she is comedically thriving. It's a lot. Take a listen!

Sex and the City: The Movie

January 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

It hardly seems possible, but we are finally at the Sex and the City movie and we couldn't be more thrilled. We get into it all - Charlotte's diminishing storylines, Samantha's journey to L.A., the movie's lopsided feelings about Steve's actions, and whether or not we should even be discussing forgiving Big. That and we discuss Carrie's belt. It's a lot. Take a listen! SATC Content begins around 17:13 To support Shortcomings, join us over at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux

January 03, 2024 14:01 - 1 hour - 88 MB

And Just Like That...we've completed the original run of Sex and the City. We breakdown everything--from Carrie's determined sadness, Miranda's journey to caretaker, Samantha's seeming absence in season 6, and Kristin Davis nailing a close-up for the ages. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

An American Girl in Paris: Part Une

December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

And Just Like That, we're almost at the end. Carrie is heading to Paris to live out her fantasy, Samantha is dealing with the reality of what cancer has done to her body, Charlotte and Harry continue their journey to kids, and Miranda is making CHOICES. It's a lot. Take a listen. To support the podcast, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Splat!

December 08, 2023 16:57 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

It's so hard to say goodbye...and it seems Carrie has to, as she prepares to head to Paris with her Russian. The girls are trying to be supportive, but Miranda can't quite muster it. And Elizabeth Taylor gives birth. A whole lot going on! Take a listen!

The Cold War

November 29, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

And just like that, we're back after a brief Thanksgiving hiatus to discuss one of the last episodes of the original run of SATC. Samantha is worried about her sexual reputation, Charlotte enters a dog show, Miranda is still adjusting to life in Brooklyn, and Carrie ponders how to make things last in a relationship. It's a lot, take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Out of the Frying Pan

November 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

We're closing in on the final set of episodes of season six and it mostly feels like a lot of table setting--Carrie and Aleks are having trouble communicating, Samantha confronts the reality of cancer, Miranda moves to Brooklyn, and Charlotte expands her family. It's a sweet episode that's sort of all over the place. It's a lot. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, join us over at Patreon at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast. You'll get access to our weekly newsletter, bonus episodes, and ...

Catch-38

November 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

And Just Like That, we're back at a crosswords with Carrie as she ponders whether she wants children...but is it the show that can't make up it's mind? We also break down what's going on with Miranda in terms of partnership and whether it's impossible for Carrie to support Samantha. And Charlotte gives us comedy. It's a lot. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

The Ick Factor

November 01, 2023 18:05 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

And just like that, we've made it to Miranda and Steve's wedding and it feels right and wrong. We also discuss how the big things in this episode feel small - is this really when we discover that Samantha has cancer? It's a strange episode of Sex and the City, but a delightful Shortcomings recap.

Let There Be Light

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

We couldn't help but wonder...hasn't Carrie already taken many "lovers"? That question is on our mind amongst many others as we take on this episode of SATC. Why is Samantha getting less screen time? Where is Harry? And honestly, why aren't Miranda and Steve moving out of this apartment of horrors? All of that and we blind rank some SATC boyfriends. Take a listen. Want more Shortcomings? Visit us over at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast for bonus episodes, our weekly newsletter, and monthly ...

One

October 18, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

He's here and he's perfect! We couldn't be more excited that Aleksander Petrovsky has finally joined us and we're feeling mild-whiplash as we deal with Steve and Miranda getting back together, Samantha's bush, and the fast pace story of Charlotte's loss. It's a lot. Take a listen. To support the podcast, visit us at www.patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast. You get access to bonus episodes, a monthly zoom call, and a weekly newsletter.

The Domino Effect

October 11, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

We couldn't help but wonder...is season 6 in an upswing? In some ways, yes. And in others, absolutely not. We get into it this week as we discuss the return of Big, SJP's failed crying, the introduction of Debbie, and a discussion of ABC's classic 2004 fall lineup. Take a listen. SATC content starts around 15:05. To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast. You'll get access to weekly bonus episodes, our Shortie newsletter, and monthly Zoom hangouts with hosts, Sam...

Boy, Interrupted

October 04, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

And just like that...David Duchovny is here and we're not sure how to feel about it. Carrie is revisiting an old love, Miranda is jealous of the hot cheerleader, Samantha is sneaking into a pool, and Charlotte has really nothing going on. We couldn't help but wonder...what's going on in season 6? We try to make sense of it all and get distracted a few times. Take a listen! SATC content begins @ around 25:30 To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

A Woman's Right To Shoes

September 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Mamma Mia, here we go again...it's another crazy episode of season 6 that is not giving what we remember. But before that, we get into a little conversation about the new season of Love is Blind and Taylor & Travis. And then we try and find something to say about this dud of an episode - where is Samantha Jones? Is there a better story for Charlotte and Harry? But mostly we go into a crazy detour about bands from the 2000s. SATC content begins around 25:00 To support Shortcomings and get a...

The Catch

September 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

It's the episode we've been worried about and darling, we had reason to be. Carrie is swinging, Miranda is under the bed, Charlotte is anxious, and Samantha is struggling to get dressed. But before that we get into The View, Gisele, and so much more. The episode may be all over the place, but we break it all down. To support the podcast, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast. Sister Wives content coming!

The Post-It Always Sticks Twice & A Lil Sister Wives

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

WARNING - We talk about Sister Wives (a show only one of us has seen) for nearly 30 minutes up top. SATC content begins around 29:07. Jack Berger is gone and we are feeling it - we take on an episode that is remembered as iconic, but is it. Samantha and Smith are in their MTV era, Charlotte worries about her upcoming nuptials, Carrie wants some pot (we're sorry Che Diaz), and Miranda has No Excuses. It's a lot. Take a listen. To support Shortcomings, you can visit us at patreon.com/shortc...

Hop, Skip, and a Week

September 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

WARNING - this episode includes takes on the new season of RHOC and Taylor Swift that maybe we should have cut, but we didn't. It's (not) so hard to say goodbye as we bid adieu to Jack Berger, but we couldn't help but wonder...do we want to see him again? Meanwhile, we obsess over Charlotte's dating life, question Brady (as always), and stan Samantha...but maybe not her hat. It's a lot. Take a listen. If you want to support the podcast join us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Lights, Camera, Relationship

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

We're back in the loving arms of the original series and we couldn't be happier, but unfortunately this was recorded before the end of AJLT, so past Sam and Chris are going through it still. But luckily we have so much to discuss - Charlotte's angsty, Samantha takes on Smith's career, Carrie buys Berger a shirt, and Miranda is making those cupcakes. We mostly talk a lot about the Berger shirt. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast. You'll get ac...

The Last Supper Part Two: Entrée

August 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

And Just Like That...we did it! We've made it to the end of s2 of our favorite-least favorite show. But before we get into that, we discuss new RHONY and the state of the streaming wars. Then we get into it all--the return of Samantha Jones (was it all worth it?), the reconciliation of Steve and Miranda, the continued winning of Kristin Davis, and the idea of leaving someone your bras. Oh and the wild proposal made by Country Lurch himself. To support the podcast, join us over at patreon....

"The Last Supper" Part One: Appetizer

August 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

And Just Like That...we're almost done, but before we leave this parallel universe we have to break down (and breakdown) Steve's new hot dogs and clams restaurant. We also discuss the exit of Stanford Blatch, the supremacy of Nicole Ari Parker's acting versus the writing, the continued Ls being handed to Miranda Hobbes, the joy of drunk Charlotte, and the utter terror of Aidan Shaw-Carrie Bradshaw. Take a listen! To support Shortcomings, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast...

There Goes The Neighborhood

August 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

And Just Like That...we're shocked and aghast. This episode has a lot going on - Aidan and Carrie are moving in together (?), Brady and Lily hookup (?!), Ryan Serhant makes a guest appearance (?!?), and for some reason there's a cat in Carrie Bradshaw's apartment (?!?!). What else is there to do, but press play. Take a listen!

A Hundred Years Ago...

August 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

And Just Like That...every one has lost their damn mind! Carrie is asking Big questions and we aren't sure how we feel about it. Miranda is back in the work place and eating disrespectful cookies. Charlotte is back in the original show to positive and negative returns. And, well, maybe Che is the star of this show. It's a lot! Take a listen. You can support Shortcomings by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

February 14th

July 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

And Just Like That...Aidan. Is. BACK! We get into it all--the weird structure of this episode, the introduction of Drew Barrymore into the SATC/AJLT cinematic universe, a new Italian poet, Charlotte's brownie adventure, Miranda's journey to the regency period, and Carrie and Seema's awkward scene. It's a whole lot going on this week! Take a listen. To support the podcast, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingpodcast.

Bomb Cyclone

July 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

It's episode 6 of And Just Like That season 2 and we have thoughts! Carrie is pondering her relationship with exes, Charlotte searches for the perfect condom, LTW continues to ascend, and Miranda Hobbes makes her grand return. To quote Dr. Naya Wallace, "this is something I'm interested in!" To support Shortcomings, you can join us over at Patreon.

Trick or Treat

July 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Just when you think it's safe to go back in the water, Harry slaps on a wig and we have a halloween episode of And Just Like That. But before we get into that, we discuss the recent Emmy nominations and remind you all where we stand - with unions! And then we get into all of it: Miranda and Che's competing schedules, Seema's new experience, Naya's re-entry into the world of heaux-ing, Charlotte's love of Ralph Lauren, and Carrie's return to the Freak Show. It's a lot. Take a listen. To supp...

ALIVE!

July 07, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

It's episode four of And Just Like That and sometimes we're not even sure what we're seeing...we get into LTW's expanded universe, Charlotte and Harry's bold venture into the world of men's pelvic floors, Steve's new workout regimen, Carrie and Gloria Steinem's hang, and we ponder if Miranda's real long-term relationship is couch. It's a lot. Take a listen! If you want to support Shortcomings, you can visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Chapter Three

June 30, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

And Just Like That...we're obsessed! But before we get into the episode, we drop into the fact that Ms. Bradshaw may be getting a cat and that Mr. Mariska Hargitay is joining us. And then we get into it...the MILF list, Android phones, the hot men, faux-COVID, and the grand return of Bitsy Von Muffling. It's a lot. Take a listen.

Met Cute & The Real Deal

June 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

And Just Like That is back and we're covering the first two episodes. It's a super-sized episode where we cover it all. Is the first needle drop a reference to our new star, Tony Danza? Is Carrie really a people pleaser? Are the pop girls shaking now that Lily has entered the chat? And we simply marvel at the beauty of Dr. Naya Wallace/Karen Pittman. It feels good to be alive again!

And Just Like That Eve (with Evan Ross Katz)

June 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Description: This week, we’re down Sam, but Chris is joined by writer/editor/podcaster/star Evan Ross Katz on the eve of And Just Like That. We get into the show’s legacy, Che discourse, costume work, and so much more. Take a listen! You can support Shortcomings by visiting us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast!

S6 EP04: Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little

June 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

We've made it to the "He's just not that into you..." episode and we take on a lot, including our hazy memory of the crazy, star-filled movie version of that saying. Carrie and Berger are fussing over scrunchies, Samantha is role-playing, Miranda is Rambo-ing, and Charlotte and Harry break-up. It's a lot. Take a listen. You can support Shortcomings by visiting us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast!

S6 EP03 : The Perfect Present

June 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Jennifer Coolidge is here and we have to wonder…why? We’re dealing with Berber’s sound machines, Steve’s bad baby-bag etiquette, and we worry about Harry and Steve. Oh and Smith is back. Take a listen!

S6 EP2: Great Sexpectations

May 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Carrie and Berger are down bad in the bedroom, we meet Smith/Jerry, Charlotte begins her judaism journey, and Miranda is on the couch. Season six started hot, but does it stay that way? Take a listen! You can support Shortcomings via patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ShortcomingsPodcast Don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Follow Us Online: Sam - @bravohistorian / @takeyourzoloft Chris - @clewis1219

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