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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

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01:30:29

Girls - Homeward Bound

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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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Girls - Hello Kitty

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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

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01:33:56

Girls - The Panic in Central Park

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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!!

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01:11:20

Girls - Queen for Two Days

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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!

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01:26:46

Girls - Old Loves

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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

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01:29:08

Girls - Japan

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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

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01:39:43

Girls - Good Man

Shortcomings ·

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

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01:36:56

Girls - Wedding Day

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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

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01:42:15

And Just Like That - Party Of One

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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,

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01:44:56

And Just Like That - Forget About The Boy

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2025/08/11

It's Thanksgiving-eve in Carrie Bradshaw's New York City (somehow) and the girls are preparing to gather. But before then, we get into Sam's jaunt into fantasy and RHOM. And then we get into it all - an underwhelming engagement, whatever is going on with Brady, the emotional centeredness of Charlotte York, and the beauty that is Carrie Bradshaw. Take a listen!

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01:55:46

And Just Like That - Better Than Sex

Shortcomings ·

2025/08/06

Trigger warning...we're angry as hell, but not about this sublime episode of television. But before we discuss the girls, we discuss the end of the world as we know it: the cancelation of And Just Like That! And then we get into it all - asexual roommates, free hamsters, zoom therapy, mother plants, shampoo girls, and the Duncan Donuts of our dreams! Oh Carrie Bradshaw, we'll love you till the day we die!To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

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02:14:14

And Just Like That - Present Tense

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2025/07/25

We did it, ya'll! We survived Aidan 3.0 and we couldn't feel any lighter, but before that we discuss the Epstein files (sorry); the new film Sorry, Baby (love); and the MCU (sorry...again). And then we get into it all: age gap relationships, smelly boys, our hopes for LTW, Charlotte's vertigo, our continued love of Joy, and Duncan Duncan Duncan. Take a listen!And Just Like That begins at 56:40

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01:39:07

And Just Like That - Happily Ever After

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2025/07/21

Aidan is in town and even HBOMax knows it's a horror show, but before that we get into the depths of what we don't know (Max Original Programming) and what we do know (Bravo). And then we get into it all - Charlotte's vertigo, LTW's papaya crush, Miranda and Joy's big little step, and whatever the hell Miss Bradshaw is doing. Oh and crystal deodorant.

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02:07:02

And Just Like That - They Wanna Have Fun

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2025/07/14

It hardly seems possible, but it feels like we've turned a corner. The girls gather for Charlotte's birthday and perhaps fun is had! But before that, we discuss Sam's trip to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour. And then we get into it all - Carrie's writing style, Miranda's joyful party style, Charlotte and Harry as couple goals, and all that karaoke. Take a listen!To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

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01:46:40

And Just Like That - Silent Mode

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2025/07/04

It may have taken longer than we wanted, but we're finally somewhere and it feels so good. Before we get into the episode, we briefly chat about the NYTIMES Top 100 movies of the 21st Century and Love Island. But then we take it all on - LTW's loss, Charlotte as Pollyanna, Aidan's haunting appearance, and the joy of Joy.

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01:55:16

And Just Like That - Under the Table

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2025/06/27

Carrie's back from her horror jaunt to Virginia - and things are afoot in Gramercy Park, but before that we discuss a little Love Island and a recent review. We then get into it all - Seema's small business loan, LTW's dwindling marriage and the role references play within this show, Miranda and Carrie as roomies, and those damn shoes.

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01:57:34

And Just Like That - Apples to Apples

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2025/06/20

Carrie Bradshaw is on ATV and we don't know how to feel about it, but we do know that this episode through us for a loop. But before that, we discuss Call Her Daddy for some reason. And then we get into it all - Ryan Serhant is back, LTW is in Desperate Housewives territory, the show's attempt at taking on aging, Miranda is cat sitting, and that ending!!

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01:56:33

And Just Like That - Carrie Golightly

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2025/06/13

And, we're back. But before we get into the episode, we briefly discuss the Tonys and go deep on Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover and stumble into cultural and political discourse. And then we get into it all - Carrie and Seema's jaunt to Virginia, the AJLT mommy-track, and our shining star: Charlotte. It's a lot and perhaps the conversation is too hot to handle, but here we are. Take a listen!To support Shortcomings, join us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

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01:29:28

And Just Like That - The Rat Race

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2025/06/06

And we're back for episode 2 and the forecast is looking up somewhat, but first we recount a few things currently going on in pop culture: spoiler alert, nothing good! And then we get into the episode: the strange tone of Seema's storytelling, AJLT's visuals, the connective power of reality tv, and Carrie's emojis.

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01:15:06

And Just Like That - Outlook Good

Shortcomings ·

2025/05/30

And Just Like That...We're Disgusted, upset, angry, and simply...thrilled! Season 3 is finally here and we break it all down. Carrie's new apartment, M&Ms, dog park hijinks, Marvel directors, and political spouses. Oh My! What's going on in the mind of Michael Patrick King? We may never know! But we are SO back!This week's bonus episode will dig into Anthony's role on And Just Like That & queer representation in this universe, as well as other things. Join us at

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