We Couldn't Help But Wonder - A Journey Through Sex and the City
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 591 ratingsMike Jensen has seen the Sex and the City series many times. Elise Castle has never seen a single episode.
"We Couldn't Help But Wonder" what would happen if these two went on an episode by episode journey through the whole series.
Join us as Mike watches for the (insert embarrassing number here) time and Elise is watching for the very first. We will discuss how the series holds up almost 20 years later, our own experiences living in NYC, and the debate over too much cranberry juice in the Cosmopolitan.
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2: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part Two
December 06, 2020 09:24 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBElise and Mike continue their journey through the second film with emotional breakdowns, movie premiers, arguments about takeout, and eventually a trip to the Middle East and the warning of a "forbidden experience" that must be avoided and definitely won't be a plot point later on.
S10 Ep2: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part Two
December 06, 2020 09:24 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBElise and Mike continue their journey through the second film with emotional breakdowns, movie premiers, arguments about takeout, and eventually a trip to the Middle East and the warning of a "forbidden experience" that must be avoided and definitely won't be a plot point later on.
1: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part One
December 06, 2020 09:13 - 38 minutes - 35 MBElise and Mike begin the end (?) of their Sex and the City journey with the first of three parts covering the second film. From what can honestly be called a "gay wedding," to misadventures in bralessness, with some hormone replacement therapy thrown in.
S10 Ep1: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part One
December 06, 2020 09:13 - 38 minutes - 35 MBElise and Mike begin the end (?) of their Sex and the City journey with the first of three parts covering the second film. From what can honestly be called a "gay wedding," to misadventures in bralessness, with some hormone replacement therapy thrown in.
4: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Four
August 09, 2020 07:14 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBElise and Mike finish discussing the first Sex and the City movie. Charlotte sees a vision through, Samantha makes a huge relationship choice, Miranda comes clean, and Carrie has to decide on forgiveness. We did the first movie!
S9 Ep4: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Four
August 09, 2020 07:14 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBElise and Mike finish discussing the first Sex and the City movie. Charlotte sees a vision through, Samantha makes a huge relationship choice, Miranda comes clean, and Carrie has to decide on forgiveness. We did the first movie!
S9 Ep3: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Three
August 02, 2020 07:08 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBElise and Mike are back to discus part three of film, which finds Carrie getting an assistant, Samantha becoming less satisfied with her L.A. life, Charlotte getting a surprise, and Miranda finding a new residence. We follow the story through New Years Eve, and Elise has a mistaken identity moment so good, we just left the whole thing in.
3: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Three
August 02, 2020 07:08 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBElise and Mike are back to discus part three of film, which finds Carrie getting an assistant, Samantha becoming less satisfied with her L.A. life, Charlotte getting a surprise, and Miranda finding a new residence. We follow the story through New Years Eve, and Elise has a mistaken identity moment so good, we just left the whole thing in.
2: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Two
July 26, 2020 07:06 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBElise and Mike continue their journey through the movie. They explore the reaction to the revelation about Steve, Big and Carrie's rehearsal dinner, the Big day itself, and the honeymoon that doesn't go exactly as planned.
S9 Ep2: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Two
July 26, 2020 07:06 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBElise and Mike continue their journey through the movie. They explore the reaction to the revelation about Steve, Big and Carrie's rehearsal dinner, the Big day itself, and the honeymoon that doesn't go exactly as planned.
1: Sex and the City the Movie: Part One
July 19, 2020 07:08 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBElise and Mike dive into the first movie! In what will be the first of four parts they discuss the process that brought us to this film, and what our ladies are up to so many years after the series conclusion.
S9 Ep1: Sex and the City the Movie: Part One
July 19, 2020 07:08 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBElise and Mike dive into the first movie! In what will be the first of four parts they discuss the process that brought us to this film, and what our ladies are up to so many years after the series conclusion.
2: Series Recap Part Two!
April 12, 2020 07:25 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBElise and Mike are back with part two of their full series recap. They discuss various episodes from the last few seasons of the show, talk about some of the impact the series had on them, and eventually devolve into a possible Sex And The City psychological thriller spin off. Enjoy!
S8 Ep2: Series Recap Part Two!
April 12, 2020 07:25 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBElise and Mike are back with part two of their full series recap. They discuss various episodes from the last few seasons of the show, talk about some of the impact the series had on them, and eventually devolve into a possible Sex And The City psychological thriller spin off. Enjoy!
S8 Ep1: Series Recap Part One!
April 05, 2020 07:46 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBElise and Mike are back! To distract, entertain, and hopefully make you laugh, they take a look back at select episodes from the first three seasons and discus some of the overarching themes of the show. Plus, some information on where the podcast is headed in the future. Love and well being to all, and enjoy part one of the recap!
1: Series Recap Part One!
April 05, 2020 07:46 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBElise and Mike are back! To distract, entertain, and hopefully make you laugh, they take a look back at select episodes from the first three seasons and discus some of the overarching themes of the show. Plus, some information on where the podcast is headed in the future. Love and well being to all, and enjoy part one of the recap!
10: We Couldn't Help But Wonders! (plus trivia)
January 12, 2020 08:26 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBElise and Mike are back to talk about Cats, your "couldn't help but wonders," and do some trivia in which Mike can't remember Charlotte's ex husband's name even though he had literally said it moments before. Enjoy this random one-off while we prep for a full series look back!
S7 Ep10: We Couldn't Help But Wonders! (plus trivia)
January 12, 2020 08:26 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBElise and Mike are back to talk about Cats, your "couldn't help but wonders," and do some trivia in which Mike can't remember Charlotte's ex husband's name even though he had literally said it moments before. Enjoy this random one-off while we prep for a full series look back!
S7 Ep9: Final Season Recap!
November 24, 2019 08:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBElise and Mike take some time to look back at the last eight episodes of the series. They share favorite quotes, episodes, moments they could have done with out, and Mike reveals how he felt when the series originally ended. Spoiler, it wasn't all great.
9: Final Season Recap!
November 24, 2019 08:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBElise and Mike take some time to look back at the last eight episodes of the series. They share favorite quotes, episodes, moments they could have done with out, and Mike reveals how he felt when the series originally ended. Spoiler, it wasn't all great.
8: An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux
November 24, 2019 08:45 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBThis is it! For the television series that is. As Carrie continues her sad journey in Paris, Charlotte and Harry look further in to adoption, Samantha tries to figure out how to make her relationship work post chemo, and Miranda and Steve have some decisions to make regarding Steve's "Ma's" ailing health. And then check out our recap episode to hear how Mike really felt about it all...
S7 Ep8: An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux
November 24, 2019 08:45 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBThis is it! For the television series that is. As Carrie continues her sad journey in Paris, Charlotte and Harry look further in to adoption, Samantha tries to figure out how to make her relationship work post chemo, and Miranda and Steve have some decisions to make regarding Steve's "Ma's" ailing health. And then check out our recap episode to hear how Mike really felt about it all...
7: An American Girl in Paris: Part Une
November 17, 2019 08:38 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIt's the beginning of the end. Of the series that is. Carrie takes off for Paris, but not before a run in with Big, and an emotional dinner with the ladies. Things don't go exactly like she thought they would and after two phone calls a plan is made that may get Carrie back to NYC.
S7 Ep7: An American Girl in Paris: Part Une
November 17, 2019 08:38 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIt's the beginning of the end. Of the series that is. Carrie takes off for Paris, but not before a run in with Big, and an emotional dinner with the ladies. Things don't go exactly like she thought they would and after two phone calls a plan is made that may get Carrie back to NYC.
S7 Ep6: Splat!
November 10, 2019 08:45 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIt's our 100th episode! Aleksandr makes a proposal that will change things forever and the girls all react differently to what the future may hold. Meanwhile, Charlotte discovers even more change is on the way, and at a gathering at Enid's we meet a party girl from Carrie's past and glimpse what may have been.
6: Splat!
November 10, 2019 08:45 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIt's our 100th episode! Aleksandr makes a proposal that will change things forever and the girls all react differently to what the future may hold. Meanwhile, Charlotte discovers even more change is on the way, and at a gathering at Enid's we meet a party girl from Carrie's past and glimpse what may have been.
5: The Cold War
November 03, 2019 08:46 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBCarrie meets some of Petrovsky's friends and vice versa and it doesn't go all that well. Meanwhile, Miranda is adjusting to life in Brooklyn, Charlotte is getting her new pet back into the dog show circuit, and Samantha has what Mike thinks is the stupidest storyline in the history of this show. Whatever. Enjoy.
S7 Ep5: The Cold War
November 03, 2019 08:46 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBCarrie meets some of Petrovsky's friends and vice versa and it doesn't go all that well. Meanwhile, Miranda is adjusting to life in Brooklyn, Charlotte is getting her new pet back into the dog show circuit, and Samantha has what Mike thinks is the stupidest storyline in the history of this show. Whatever. Enjoy.
S7 Ep4: Out of the Frying Pan
October 27, 2019 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBCarrie's light hearted attitude continues to clash with Petrovsky's darker look on life. Charlotte meets a Princess while jogging in the park. Samantha has some decisions to make when she starts to lose her hair. And Miranda may be leaving the island of Manhattan. Plus, an announcement about the future of the podcast.
4: Out of the Frying Pan
October 27, 2019 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBCarrie's light hearted attitude continues to clash with Petrovsky's darker look on life. Charlotte meets a Princess while jogging in the park. Samantha has some decisions to make when she starts to lose her hair. And Miranda may be leaving the island of Manhattan. Plus, an announcement about the future of the podcast.
S7 Ep3: Catch-38
October 20, 2019 07:28 - 38 minutes - 35 MBCarrie gets the keys and alarm code to Alexsandr's apartment and then discovers he's great with kids. For a good reason. Miranda feels trapped on her honeymoon, Charlotte feels exposed while babysitting, and Samantha is determined to see the best doctor in town, but may have competition.
3: Catch-38
October 20, 2019 07:28 - 38 minutes - 35 MBCarrie gets the keys and alarm code to Alexsandr's apartment and then discovers he's great with kids. For a good reason. Miranda feels trapped on her honeymoon, Charlotte feels exposed while babysitting, and Samantha is determined to see the best doctor in town, but may have competition.
2: The Ick Factor
October 13, 2019 07:24 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis is a good one! Miranda and Steve make a major decision. So does Samantha, and it leads her somewhere she didn't see coming. Charlotte and Harry have a very memorable night in the name of romance. Carrie's story line is kind of dumb, but the rest is really good, we promise!
S7 Ep2: The Ick Factor
October 13, 2019 07:24 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis is a good one! Miranda and Steve make a major decision. So does Samantha, and it leads her somewhere she didn't see coming. Charlotte and Harry have a very memorable night in the name of romance. Carrie's story line is kind of dumb, but the rest is really good, we promise!
1: Let There Be Light
October 06, 2019 07:34 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBElise and Mike are back to discus the first episode of what even Michael Patrick King refers to as the final season of Sex And The City. Carrie explores her options with the new man in her life, Charlotte considers volunteering, Miranda and Steve come face to face with the ex in the building, and Samantha also has a few decisions to make when she sees her ex. Thus begins the final stretch of our TV series journey.
S7 Ep1: Let There Be Light
October 06, 2019 07:34 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBElise and Mike are back to discus the first episode of what even Michael Patrick King refers to as the final season of Sex And The City. Carrie explores her options with the new man in her life, Charlotte considers volunteering, Miranda and Steve come face to face with the ex in the building, and Samantha also has a few decisions to make when she sees her ex. Thus begins the final stretch of our TV series journey.
13: Season Six Recap!
September 22, 2019 07:35 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBElise and Mike look back at the previous twelve episodes of the show and share moments they can't let go of, memorable quotes, and things they may have missed the first time. Plus, Elise talks about tube tops, and Mike finally reveals why he says there are seven seasons of this series. Just like no one was waiting for.
S6 Ep13: Season Six Recap!
September 22, 2019 07:35 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBElise and Mike look back at the previous twelve episodes of the show and share moments they can't let go of, memorable quotes, and things they may have missed the first time. Plus, Elise talks about tube tops, and Mike finally reveals why he says there are seven seasons of this series. Just like no one was waiting for.
12: One
September 22, 2019 07:31 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs Season 6 (kinda) comes to an end, Samantha makes a startling discovery, Carrie meets an interesting new man, Charlotte faces a heartbreaking situation, and Miranda finally declares her long hidden feelings. Finally!
S6 Ep12: One
September 22, 2019 07:31 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs Season 6 (kinda) comes to an end, Samantha makes a startling discovery, Carrie meets an interesting new man, Charlotte faces a heartbreaking situation, and Miranda finally declares her long hidden feelings. Finally!
S6 Ep11: The Domino Effect
September 15, 2019 07:04 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBig is back in town, but it's not just to have dinner with Carrie. The issue of how to introduce Steve to Miranda's new boyfriend takes care of itself. Charlotte finds a new way to deal with her fertility issues. And when Smith gets back from filming he wants Samantha to try something she's not entirely comfortable with.
11: The Domino Effect
September 15, 2019 07:04 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBBig is back in town, but it's not just to have dinner with Carrie. The issue of how to introduce Steve to Miranda's new boyfriend takes care of itself. Charlotte finds a new way to deal with her fertility issues. And when Smith gets back from filming he wants Samantha to try something she's not entirely comfortable with.
10: Boy, Interrupted
September 08, 2019 07:09 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThis one is all about High School. Carrie meets up with her High School sweetheart and finds out that the spark is still there. Samantha tells a lie so she can hang with the cool kids. Miranda has a crush but he might be into a cheerleader. And Charlotte finds out something about Marcus right before he and Stanford are supposed to go to the prom! Drama!
S6 Ep10: Boy, Interrupted
September 08, 2019 07:09 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThis one is all about High School. Carrie meets up with her High School sweetheart and finds out that the spark is still there. Samantha tells a lie so she can hang with the cool kids. Miranda has a crush but he might be into a cheerleader. And Charlotte finds out something about Marcus right before he and Stanford are supposed to go to the prom! Drama!
9: A Woman's Right To Shoes
September 01, 2019 07:16 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBMike doesn't love this episode. Miranda gets to know the hot new guy in her building, which is great, even though Elise just thinks it's a distraction from Steve. Charlotte has an issue with Harry and addresses it, which is basically the healthiest thing that has ever happened on this show. But then Carrie deals with a shoe shaming Mom and Samantha has a very messy lunch. This episode is enraging. Enjoy.
S6 Ep9: A Woman's Right To Shoes
September 01, 2019 07:16 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBMike doesn't love this episode. Miranda gets to know the hot new guy in her building, which is great, even though Elise just thinks it's a distraction from Steve. Charlotte has an issue with Harry and addresses it, which is basically the healthiest thing that has ever happened on this show. But then Carrie deals with a shoe shaming Mom and Samantha has a very messy lunch. This episode is enraging. Enjoy.
S6 Ep8: The Catch
August 25, 2019 07:37 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's another incredibly quickly put together wedding day for Charlotte! Carrie ends up regretting a hook up with the best man, Miranda hides from Steve's new girlfriend, and Samantha is getting used to having Smith around. Plus Michelle Branch!
8: The Catch
August 25, 2019 07:37 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's another incredibly quickly put together wedding day for Charlotte! Carrie ends up regretting a hook up with the best man, Miranda hides from Steve's new girlfriend, and Samantha is getting used to having Smith around. Plus Michelle Branch!
7: The Post-It Always Sticks Twice
August 18, 2019 07:24 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's just a few hours from where we left off in the previous episode and two of the girls have major news. Charlotte is engaged to Harry, and Berger broke up with Carrie via a Post-It. Samantha has some advice for how Smith should handle relationship questions in his first big TV appearance, and Miranda has an epiphany after fitting into her "skinny" jeans.
S6 Ep7: The Post-It Always Sticks Twice
August 18, 2019 07:24 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIt's just a few hours from where we left off in the previous episode and two of the girls have major news. Charlotte is engaged to Harry, and Berger broke up with Carrie via a Post-It. Samantha has some advice for how Smith should handle relationship questions in his first big TV appearance, and Miranda has an epiphany after fitting into her "skinny" jeans.