We Couldn't Help But Wonder - A Journey Through Sex and the City - Podcast Rankings and reviews

As a die-hard fan of SATC back in the day, this podcast has been such a gift. I get to not only re-live these stories with these characters I’ve missed so much, but I get to witness it for the first time again through Elise’s eyes (GREAT concept for a podcast, btw). It’s a testament to these two podcasters that I found myself crying, just *listening* to them recap the pilot of AJLT. Give Mike and Elise ALL the money!

These two are so smart and funny; it’s a pure delight! They support each other and don’t cut each other down for no good reason like other SATC podcasts! The Broadway references are wonderful! If you love NY, SATC and Broadway, you must listen!

I’ve recently gone through a second sex and the city wave of obsession. I absolutely love hearing these two talk through the episodes! I have binged through this podcast the past 3 weeks and am halfway through season 5 whoops. Elise and Mike have such playful and (typically) lighthearted banter, but I also love the myriad of personal break throughs they have every season. The research, behind the scenes information, and all around banter makes this podcast exquisite. Love it. I know I’m 4 years late to the party but thought I’d give my two cents. Also I deeply appreciate the lack of ads. Truly such a blessing for me…but probably not for Elise and Mike’s bank accounts. <3

Update: I’ve continued listening (God, I know this is now years after you’ve originally recorded these), but the conversation continues regardless! First of all, you ought to do episodes about Kristin Davis’ podcast! It would be hilariously meta, and let’s face it, we all want to talk about it.
Secondly, discussing the ending of the original series, with Big and Carrie getting together in Paris, and some debate about that ending. I have an idea!! Wouldn’t it have been better if at the end, you caught a glimpse of Big’s face over Carrie’s shoulder, and while first blissful, his expression briefly morphed into a range of emotions (eg a flash of doubt). A bit similar to the expressions Samantha made in the pilot episode when she was having sex with Capote Duncan. Bookending the series, and leaving people with a little flutter of….uh oh.

Thirdly, among the many, many hilarious things both of you have said, I particularly loved you guys pointing out that Smith was still naked during the curtain call for the Harvest Harvest play. I can’t believe I never noticed that, and it’s sooo funny. I think about that a lot now.

Looking forward to more from you both.

——(my original review:)

Elise and Mike are such a great team! I absolutely love listening to them. They are both hilarious in different ways, and you get to know them as people, but there isn’t an over-emphasis on them. We all love SATC and have different relationships with it, and it is so interesting to hear their witty, interesting, and hilarious takes on it. I love Elise’s voice and Mike’s laugh.

They don’t just pander to loving SATC - they find the quirky things about it that make it special, just like how we all feel about Carrie! Carrie and the show are imperfect, like us all, and we love it all the more for being like us. I will be listening to them long after I finish the SATC content. They are very talented.

I’ve had many discussion with my friends about SATC, and it’s fun to hear the takes of people who know more about the professional entertainment world than I do, in this case, they add a lot of knowledge about theatre. I feel like I’ve expanded my horizons listening to it.

It’s also great the way they tie in real-life NYC. I’m from NY originally, and it’s even interesting to me to see how other people enjoy the city. I’m definitely obsessed with this podcast.

I’d love it if they did The Golden Girls, 30 Rock, or Friends next (my other favorite shows). Hey, can I suggest you guys watch and maybe podcast on If Lucy Fell (very old SJP movie)? The movie gets terrible reviews, but I don’t know why because my friends and I thought it was sweet and hilarious, especially if you love a young SJP. Ben Stiller is absolutely brilliant in that movie, too. Carry on, guys! I will be following your careers, if possible.