Shortcomings is a Sex and the City recap podcast hosted by Sam Bush and Chris Lewis, with 201 episodes and a roughly 12-day cadence. Episodes run about 90 minutes at the median. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode. Recent episodes cover the Girls series alongside the show's fifth anniversary.
Engaged Sex and the City fans recapping the series episode by episode
- 201 episodes with a steady 12-day cadence and a five-year catalogue
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 785 ratings, with strong positive sentiment
- Long episodes near 90 minutes at the median give room for host-read integrations
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode recap, anniversary special
- Tone
- conversational, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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The feed carries the explicit flag, and the episode titles include 'American Bitch' and 'Gummies', which signal adult and drug-adjacent subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shortcomings.captivate.fm |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1575729786 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/shortcomings/ |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Very Gilmore Announcement | 2026-10-05 | 15 min |
| Happy Fifth Anniversary, Shortcomings! | 2026-07-24 | 1 h 0 min |
| Girls - Latching | 2026-06-17 | 1 h 49 min |
| Girls - Goodbye Tour | 2026-05-15 | 1 h 40 min |
| Girls - What Will We Do This Time About Adam? | 2026-05-05 | 1 h 53 min |
| Girls - The Bounce | 2026-04-23 | 1 h 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 12 days.
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…
About Shortcomings
Shortcomings is a Sex and the City recap podcast hosted by Sam Bush and Chris Lewis, according to the show's feed and description. The show recaps all 92 episodes of the original series, two films and the revival, and has since expanded into Girls recaps. Episodes arrive about every 12 days and run roughly 90 minutes at the median.
The show has 201 episodes and a 4.5 average rating from 785 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a figure based on rating volume rather than reported numbers. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is an unsponsored recap podcast as far as the data shows.
A host-read sponsorship would likely suit fashion, beauty, cocktail and streaming brands seeking an engaged, mostly female audience of Sex and the City fans. Sponsorship estimates run about $90 to $630 per episode, based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shortcomings can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shortcomings
How much does Shortcomings charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Shortcomings has an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would run about $90 to $630 per episode on the Starbooked rate basis. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and the episode.
What is Shortcomings about?
Shortcomings is a podcast by Sam Bush and Chris Lewis that recaps Sex and the City and, more recently, Girls. Episodes are conversational and run about 90 minutes at the median.
How do I contact Shortcomings about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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