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Shortcomings

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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July 24 · 1 hr
Happy Fifth Anniversary, Shortcomings!
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.
June 17 · 1 hr 48 min
Girls - Latching
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!
May 15 · 1 hr 40 min
Girls - Goodbye Tour
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!
May 5 · 1 hr 52 min
Girls - What Will We Do This Time About Adam?
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!
April 23 · 1 hr 32 min
Girls - The Bounce
"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
March 6 · 1 hr 40 min
Girls - Full Disclosure
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!
February 24 · 1 hr 15 min
Girls - Gummies
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...
January 16 · 1 hr 19 min
Girls - Painful Evacuation
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
January 9 · 1 hr 33 min
Girls - American Bitch
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.
Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Girls - Hostage Situation
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...
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Girls - All I Ever Wanted (&...Wicked: For Good)
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!
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Girls - I Love You, Baby
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.
Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Girls - Love Stories
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.
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Girls - Homeward Bound
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!
Oct 22, 2025 · 54 min
Girls - Hello Kitty
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
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Girls - The Panic in Central Park
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!!
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Girls - Queen for Two Days
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!
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Girls - Old Loves
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
Sep 17, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Girls - Japan
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
Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Girls - Good Man
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

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