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Shortcomings

Shortcomings
Girls
Sex and the City
The Carrie Diaries
Sex and the City 2
Big
Abu Dhabi
Charlotte
Miranda
Samantha
Aidan Shaw
Anna Sophia Robb
New York City
Financial Crisis
Motherhood
Razzie Awards
Oscars
Financial Independence
In Just Like That
Hannah
Marnie

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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Hosts

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
  • 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
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    Mooch1973
    United States9 days ago
  • RIP

    RIP this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kris_nole
    United Statesa month 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 States2 months ago
  • Protect your neck!

    Chris’ take on the nightmare that is Lyn Manuel Miranda had me nodding until I hurt my neck! 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Girlie Pop CV
    Canada2 months ago
  • Re Wicked

    Love this podcast. I have one thing to add and have to use this review to do it because I don’t have instagram but the reason why the leaders of Oz are running a conspiracy against the animals is because there was a famine prior to when the story starts and the animals were blamed for the famine and used as scapegoats. Think immigrants being blamed for the crime/unemployment. And Elphaba experiences discrimination because green skin is different in that world.

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    Drizaydre
    United States4 months ago

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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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1. Every Outfit
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Shortcomings launched 5 years ago and published 195 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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