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Shortcomings

Shortcomings
Girls
Sex and the City
Marnie
Hannah
And Just Like That
Relationships
Carrie Bradshaw
Aidan Shaw
Adam
Jessa
Friendship
Miranda Hobbes
Hannah Horvath
Ray
New York City
Desi
Charlotte York
The Carrie Diaries
Sex and the City 2
Adam Driver

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 goi... more

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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!

"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... more

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... more

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 happene... more

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Samantha Bush
Co-host and primary voice on Shortcomings, contributing cultural commentary and pop culture analysis.
Chris Lewis
Co-host and primary voice on Shortcomings, known for bold takes, cultural critique, and conversational banter.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Great early pods

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gennaro9396
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 podcast and don’t make money off people when you’re lazy. Sam is also always on her high horse too and pretends to be woke and is a closet listener of Morgan Wallen LOL! Which like you can like him but don’t pretend you’re the woke police and you’re better than everyone and shame other people for liking problematic art etc. made me laugh. Save your... more

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    1
    I_Love_My_Guys23
    United Statesa month ago
  • All love..

    From reservoir tips to Skippy to Miranda’s wild hair to Steve voice impressions (“BRADY!!!”) to The Lost Daughter to dingbat Carrie to Scooner & to Aiden’s greezy hair.

    I routinely have people staring at me in the gym for laughing out loud. Love you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mooch1973
    United States2 months ago
  • RIP

    RIP this podcast

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    1
    kris_nole
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 to a man neg women incessantly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lesigh8057
    United States3 months ago

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Hosts are praised for their chemistry and punchy banter, often delivering sharp takes on pop culture.

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Sex and the City: The Movie
Q: Is what Big did forgivable?
No, it is not forgivable to me. It's just not.
Girls - One Man's Trash
Q: Do you feel like that’s the trap though, is like thinking you want what everyone else wants?
It can be challenging since societal expectations may not align with individual desires, leading to confusion about one’s wants.
Girls - One Man's Trash
Q: What do you think of Patrick Wilson?
He is often cast in roles that carry a lot of desire, resembling a character like Armie Hammer in his portrayal of attractiveness.

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Shortcomings delivers candid, humorous pop-culture commentary with two hosts who banter freely about iconic TV shows, films, fashion, and the social landscape surrounding them. Episodes center on analyzing character dynamics, cultural moments, and the evolving expectations of women in media, often blending sharp critique with personal anecdotes. The show stands out for its chemistry, unapologetic takes, and willingness to tackle hot-button topics through a nostalgic yet modern lens, making it a compelling listen for fans of identity-driven media analysis and witty, boundary-pushing banter.

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Shortcomings launched 5 years ago and published 197 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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