Shortcomings

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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

Jul 24
1 h 00 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

Jun 17
1 h 48 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 rea

May 15
1 h 40 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 ico

May 5
1 h 52 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

Apr 23
1 h 32 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

Mar 6
1 h 40 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

Feb 24
1 h 15 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 t

Jan 16
1 h 19 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

Jan 9
1 h 33 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

Dec 18 2025
1 h 39 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 o

Nov 25 2025
1 h 47 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

Nov 25 2025
1 h 40 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

Nov 7 2025
1 h 28 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 t

Oct 29 2025
1 h 30 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 Seatt

Oct 22 2025
54 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

Oct 15 2025
1 h 33 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 wha

Oct 8 2025
1 h 11 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

Sep 24 2025
1 h 26 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 Uma

Sep 17 2025
1 h 29 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 u

Sep 10 2025
1 h 39 min

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Omg I literally LOL throughout every episode. I love the hosts’ chemistry and banter. Their recaps are great but really I just love to listen to them gab. When they’re done with “Girls,” I honestly wouldn’t mind them revisiting SATC. Idk if that’s crazy since they already did it but it could be fun. Whatever they recap, I’ll listen to! I just love the pod. They’ve mentioned some listeners complaining about their negativity, but I think it’s hilarious and I agree with their takes most of the time.

Jessica O. · May 2025

Sam & Chris have the best banter I’ve heard in a long time. They’re always on the pulse with not only bravo but also general news/ headlines. They make me laugh every single episode and I always look forward to the next time you guys are on air; thank you for keeping everyone in good spirits during this trying (trump) time! 🩵

Betsy Mallder · Apr 2025

If you’ve ever seen a woman in a black suv driving in the Bay Area laughing out loud while driving…. t was probably me, listening to this podcast. I found this gem of a podcast 2 years ago and I’m so glad it’s in my life. I LOVE the relationship and banter between Chris and Sam, and I love their thoughts on not just my favorite shows but all things pop culture! I love and adore this podcast, it’s the highlight of my week!

KMatt10 · Feb 2025

have been listening to you guys for over a year and it’s a treat every time you upload. both sam and chris crack me up. i was so pumped when you started girls and can’t wait to see what comes after- especially when the new and just like that comes out 🤭

emmabaynes · Dec 2024

Are they funny? Sure, sometimes. They have great banter, but it’s two people who think their opinion is the scripture. Chris blocks anyone who dares to reach out with their opinion and Sam is really stubborn in her opinions. That’s not my issue though, I have been a long time supporter and even tried to recommend people to the show, and I was a member of their patreon. They boast about community and loving everyone but they actually are not that nice. They host a monthly zoom and unless you are a pretty girl with some tea for them, they aren’t interested in hearing from you. Whenever I spoke I was met with eye rolls and ok, keep it quick. I would then be cut off and then quickly brushed aside and asked to mute myself. Others were allowed to jump on whenever, told how lovely and pretty they are and were encouraged to keep going. When I brought up my concerns and my hurt to one of them, I was told it I was allowed to move on and leave.So much for community. I ended my membership and unfollowed them both because as much as I enjoyed their nonsense conversations playing in the background, I could no longer support a team that so obviously did not care about their followers.

Sophia Betina · Jan 2025

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