Shortcomings

We made it to the end of season four and we can only hope that season five is looking up, because we didn't love this episode. So much so, we really barely discuss it. So disclaimer - the Girls talk in this episode is little to none. But, I think we sort of made some points. Either way, we love you deep!Girls talk begins around 1:07:20

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2025

We're back after a brief hiatus and we catch-up briefly on our lives before discussing the penultimate episode of Season Nine. Tad is in town and Hannah is reckoning with boundaries, Jessa is chasing Ace, Marnie's taking center stage, and we're wondering...did we ever really know Ray? We do now! Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

An episode where we discuss what we're currently watching and re-watching, and then get into an episode of Girls that is remembered fondly, but is out there. Tad comes out, Hannah's a mess, Shosh is a Good Wife girlie, and Desi is buying pedals!

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

It's another week of Shortcomings and a strange episode of Girls, but before that we get into Megan Markle's new Netflix series, 23 & Me, Summer House, and many other things. And then we breakdown Mimi-Rose Howard's art show, the introduction of Fran, and the Ace of it all. Here we go!

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Oh, we are SO back and it's for a great episode of Girls...and hopefully, Shortcomings! But before that, we get into a little discourse about how to handle the moment we find ourselves in and a bit about the power of the Potomac reunion. And then we get into it: Shosh continues to be a model of mid-20s living, Indie Rock discourse, Ray's political awakening, Hannah's journey, and the Mimi-Rose of it all. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

We've reached the middle of Season 4 and wow what an episode, but before that we discuss our feelings about the upcoming Summer House (this was recorded before the s9 premiere), one of us is confused by Chickenfry, and we begin to ponder what's to become of Shortcomings when we finish Girls. And then we get into it: Hannah's back and taking up space, Marnie is MIA and then very impactful, Shosh has a fuck ass bob, and Jessa is Jessa. Take a listen, we love you deep!

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

Oh, we woke up on the wrong side of the bed! The discourse has become toxic and we have to get these Beyoncé-haters and Craig apologists in their place. And then we take on a pretty important episode in Girls transition. Hannah is struggling in Iowa, Marnie and Desi are compartmentalizing, and Shosh is the only adult on this damn show. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

We're still in Iowa and not sure how to feel about it, but before we get into we discuss Sam's journey back into Dance Moms and Chris' most recent unhinged dream. Then we get into it all: Adam and Jessa's newfound friendship, Marnie's delusions, Ray as king, and Shosh's interview skills. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

Well, it's a fitting episode title as trigger warning: we're going through it as we attempt to record on the day You Know Who is sworn in, but anyway...we discuss Iowa rents, Scandal crossovers, Hannah on a bike, and so much more. Remember us better than this episode plz!

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

Season four is here officially, so of course we have to discuss the TikTok ban, plans for 2025, BachNation, and so much more. And then, of course, we get into it. Hannah and Adam's dwindling relationship, ass eating, Shosh as queen and Jessa as messy bitch/truth teller. It's all happening and we love you deep!

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

Oh, you thought we weren't going to finish Girls s3 in 2024? Well, you're wrong! But before that we hear (on mic) Sam learning a lesson, the World Tour (what tour?), and talk of the Catholic Church. And then we get into it all: Shosh's flop era, Marnie's delulu behavior, Jessa's doing it for the plot, and Hannah's version of success. Girls content begins at 56:47 (sorry!)To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

It's the penultimate episode of Season Three and we get into it all, but before that we share some tales of woe. And then we take on Jessa's new career, Shosh's struggles, and how much we can't stand Mr. Sackler. Our girl Hannah is down, but this episode of Shortcomings is UP.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

It's a Shortcomings first - an episode recorded over 24 hours. For the first half you get to hear a little bit about the episode of Girls and a lot about Gladiator 2. And then we return for a conversation about Jessa, Adam and Hannah's relationship, and the Hawaiian practice that changes lives. Happy Holidays!To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

We love Grandma Flo - this was recorded pre-Wicked, more thoughts on that one day. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

Don't call it a comeback, okay - maybe you can! We're back on our bullshit and discussing Girls again! And oh what an episode, but before that we breakdown a new Hulu series, unfortunate google images, and People's Sexiest Man Alive. And then we get into it all - Desi is here and he's perfect! And so is Patti LuPone. And Elijah. It's a lot, take a listen!To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

What else is there to say? We're here. Perhaps the finest episode of Girls is now with us, but before that we discuss Sister Wives and an old-school song that should have been a hit. And then we get into all of it: Marnie's controlling ways, the importance of Elijah and Hannah, Pal and Short Gays, and the fight of it all. 

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

Oh, how we've missed our Girls! We're back to discuss Hannah's return to the workforce, the developing Ray-Marnie relationship, Shosh's attempt to stabilize, and whatever the hell Jessa is up to. But, of course, before that, we chat about the new RHONY and somewhere in there we discuss the state of Marvel and the upcoming Wicked movie. Because, you know, we're us. To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

This one is for all the only children out there - or is it? We get into how Hannah is playacting at having a sibling, the Ray-Marnie of it all, and how underwhelming Jessa has become. With, of course, some very shocking detours into the herstory of dogs. Because, why not!

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

Hannah's editor, David, has passed away and it's got the Girls in a tizzy, but before that we chat about the Emmy's. We then breakdown whatever Marnie's workout routine is, the seedlings of Adam and Jessa, and whether Hannah's reaction to death is really that odd at all. Oh, and of course, we take a detour to discuss the failings of education system as only we can.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

Don't count us out, because we're BACK (again). We recap a little about our beloved Grace's wedding and give a preview of our chat on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. A bonus episode is coming this weekend, because WOW. And then we get into Hannah's birthday...and hmmm...do we have thoughts? Take Us or Leave Us? We don't care!

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

We're back from vacation and we couldn't be happier - so, of course, we begin with a conversation about Chimp Crazy (have we seen it? nope), Taylor and Travis, and Challengers. And then we get into episode 2 - Shosh is giving COMEDY, Hannah is back on her BS, and Adam is gonna Adam. It's a lot. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

Season 3 is here and we're feeling good - but before we get into that, we discuss the new trailer for RHONY and give our brief (lolz) thoughts on RHONJ. And then, of course, it's time for the episode - we've got Shosh's new mantra, Marnie Marie Michaels is on the couch, Jessa is a terror, and Hannah's living that domestic life.

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

And it's a wrap on season 2, but before we get into that - we discuss Chris' journey back into the Before Universe and celebrity astrology. And then we get into it all: the sadness hanging over Shosh and Ray, Marnie's girlbossing her way into failure, and Hannah Banana is just not well. Hardly seems possible, but we did it, Joe. S2 is done.Girls content begins at 40:53To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2024

We've finally reached perhaps the episode we've most wanted to discuss and wanted to hide from. But before then, we discuss Sam's political adventure, our feelings about Meghan Markle, and a little Sex and the City rewatch chat. And then we get into it all: we ponder if we've all been a Ray; take on perhaps the greatest musical moment in the history of television; discuss the show's depiction of Hannah's body; and, of course, THAT scene.Girls content begins at 43:40To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024

It's a special week in the Shortcomings Universe - and we couldn't think of any way better to honor that then to release in almost 2 hour long missive. We start by listing some of your favorite moments from the show (some of them we remember, some of them we don't, most of them we regret). And then we get into an episode for the AGES. We discuss Shosh and Ray's continued struggle to connect, lust over our two favorite boys, differ on Marnie's visage, and we applaud our favorite duo, Lorraine and Tad.Girls content begins around 46:12You can support Shortcomings by joining us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

Better late than never, we're back to chat about perhaps the most divisive episode in the herstory of GIRLS. Hannah and Jessa go and visit her father and we try and wrap our head and hearts around it all. What's going on with Frank? What's Sam's history with Rosanna Arquette? And what on god's green earth is Salvatore's job? But before that, we touch down on the Kardashians...because why not!

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

And we're back and we hope you missed us! In an act of respect to you all, we went a lil too long this week and perhaps lost our minds. Before the Girls content begins we get into why nothing is quite hitting, Paige's wedding attire, and a strange new obsession one of us has.And then we get into another s2 detour - Hannah has a book deal, Marnie is hosting a party, and Adam-Ray go on an adventure. But most importantly, we have guest stars! Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

We have officially reached THAT episode of Girls and we had a lot to say...but before that, we discuss Taylor discourse and Bridgerton. And then we break it all down. Patrick Wilson as a point of desire, the show's depiction of Hannah's writing, and we simply ask...what does it all mean?

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

"Grow up." Our Girls this week are giving out advice and taking none of it themselves, but before we get into the episode we talk about the current pop charts and Taylor's continued nuisance. And then we take on Hannah's dinner party, Jessa's unhinged behavior, Marnie's mess, and the Shosh-Ray of it all. Take a listen

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Don't call it a comeback, but just a return to form. This week's episode is a normal length, but just as unhinged. We spend some time talking about Tamra Judge and her friendship herstory before getting into the episode. And what an episode...Booth Jonathan's decor, Lena Dunham's performative acting, and the introduction of Laird. It's a wild ride. Take a listen!To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.org/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

Season 2 of girls is in swing and so are we - it's another chaotic episode, but we do try and discuss Hannah and Sandy's demise, Shosh and Ray's ascending, and Marnie's new costume. It's a lot. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

We are back for season 2 and it's another crazy episode - we get into it all: Sandy, emojis, Marnie's mom, and the business practices of Apple. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

And here we are - the end of s1 of GIRLS. Thank you so much for your support, love, and encouragement. Your reward? An unhinged episode! Watch-out for an extra-long early chat including varied topics: Madonna, the VMAs, Eras Tour, Wicked, Patti LuPone, the Parent Trap, Jesse Lally, and the Great Wars. And then we get into it all - Ray's face placement, Jessa's choice, Marnie and Thad, and Adam Driver's performance.GIRLS content begins @ 41:44 (SORRY)

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

It's a very non-classic episode of Girls, but a classic episode of Shortcomings - we breakdown Powell Goldman, Tally, and ask the simple - yet profound - questions, "What's going on with Katherine?" Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024

It's Adam's world and we're just living in it - at least for this week! But before that, we take a strange turn into the world of bazinga, old timey jargon, and some dark sided takes about the world. And then it's time to discuss it all - Thomas John, Adam's play, and shower antics.Girls content begins 21:40To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2024

We're back in New York and even more specifically, Bushwick. The girls are acting up and so are we. Enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2024

Hannah is heading out of New York City and going home to Michigan and we're not quite sure how we feel about it. Is Eric the finest character we've ever met or a sicko? After a beautiful debut, does this second go-round live up to the first appearances of Tad and Loreen? And, dear god, where is Keri Hilson? Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2024

Oh what an episode! For some reason, we spend some time discussing Anne Hathaway and the drop of SATC on Netflix. But then we get into this CLASSIC episode of GIRLS. We get into it all - the role of writer in Hannah's life (and a chat about Carrie), Marnie's visit to Charlie's apartment (or version of an apartment), and whether we see Jessa in San Fran. And, of course, we spend a lot of time on Jeff. Girls content begins at 22:14

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2024

"Don't quit before the miracle." A line from Jessa or a plea from us to all of you to keep listening - this week we discuss a lot and very little, so feel free to skip through the beginning section. We get into the many Matts of the world, Jeff's spiral, and Hannah's iconic colleagues. GIRLS talk begins at (shockingly) 43:02To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2024

He's here and he's (im)perfect - and yes, we mean Booth Jonathan. We're breaking down episode 3 and that means you're getting us sharing our own baggage, question the character of Jeff, ponder Charlie's shorter hair, and simply marvel at Jessa's first day of work look. It's a lot take a listen.GIRLS content begins around 14:05To support shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2024

"But what about the stuff that gets up around the sides of condoms?" Hannah is freaking out, Marnie is telling the truth, Jessa is avoiding, and Shosh is dropping her own truth bombs. They are, in fact, the ladies and we get into it all in this discussion of episode 2, Vagina Panic. Girls content begins around 35:35 after an extended opening conversation. To support the podcast, join us over at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2024

And just like that...our next adventure is here, we are officially covering the HBO Series Girls (2012-2017). Every. Single. Episode. Today we take on the history of the show, take a little quiz to ground ourselves, and discuss the pilot. Are we the voice of our generation? Probably not. Take a listen!To support Shortcomings, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2024

With no more episodes of the original series and the two movies under our belt, we couldn't help but wonder...what was Miss Bradshaw like in high school? So we took ourselves over to the CW.com and got our eyes on the pilot of The Carrie Diaries. We found Carrie's distraught family, a character named Mouse, and some pretty good pun work. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

It's so hard to say goodbye, but here we are - at the end of the SATC portion of our cinematic universe and it's a wild ride. We head into the madness of the 2010 film - the financial crisis is upon is and so is the tragedy of Big buying a television. Miranda is struggling at work, Charlotte struggling at home, and Samantha...well, she is comedically thriving. It's a lot. Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2024

It hardly seems possible, but we are finally at the Sex and the City movie and we couldn't be more thrilled. We get into it all - Charlotte's diminishing storylines, Samantha's journey to L.A., the movie's lopsided feelings about Steve's actions, and whether or not we should even be discussing forgiving Big. That and we discuss Carrie's belt. It's a lot. Take a listen!SATC Content begins around 17:13To support Shortcomings, join us over at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2024

And Just Like That...we've completed the original run of Sex and the City. We breakdown everything--from Carrie's determined sadness, Miranda's journey to caretaker, Samantha's seeming absence in season 6, and Kristin Davis nailing a close-up for the ages. Take a listen!To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2024

And Just Like That, we're almost at the end. Carrie is heading to Paris to live out her fantasy, Samantha is dealing with the reality of what cancer has done to her body, Charlotte and Harry continue their journey to kids, and Miranda is making CHOICES. It's a lot. Take a listen. To support the podcast, visit us at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2023

It's so hard to say goodbye...and it seems Carrie has to, as she prepares to head to Paris with her Russian. The girls are trying to be supportive, but Miranda can't quite muster it. And Elizabeth Taylor gives birth. A whole lot going on! Take a listen!

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2023

And just like that, we're back after a brief Thanksgiving hiatus to discuss one of the last episodes of the original run of SATC. Samantha is worried about her sexual reputation, Charlotte enters a dog show, Miranda is still adjusting to life in Brooklyn, and Carrie ponders how to make things last in a relationship. It's a lot, take a listen!To support Shortcomings, visit us patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast.

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2023

We're closing in on the final set of episodes of season six and it mostly feels like a lot of table setting--Carrie and Aleks are having trouble communicating, Samantha confronts the reality of cancer, Miranda moves to Brooklyn, and Charlotte expands her family. It's a sweet episode that's sort of all over the place. It's a lot. Take a listen!To support Shortcomings, join us over at Patreon at patreon.com/shortcomingspodcast. You'll get access to our weekly newsletter, bonus episodes, and our monthly zoom call.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2023