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Episode Recap: An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)

Thu, 30 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

And just like that... Carrie found her necklace (and herself)! In their last episode of season three, Emma and Shannon discuss Part Deux of the SATC finale, An American Girl in Paris. In part two of our recap we discuss families, from Juliet and Chloe of Château Petrovsky to Miranda and Steve’s Ma of the House of Hobbes, Charlotte and Harry's adoption struggles, and the place friendships hold in it all. Smith? King. Petrovsky? Accidental Slapper. The French Bookstore People? Instant friends. Mr Big? John James Preston. Carrie's final monologue? You must mean... Shannon's grade 12 graduation quote. We’re just two people looking for real love. <3

Episode Recap: An American Girl in Paris (Part Une)

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

It's the beginning of the end... of our season! Emma and Shannon are talking about the iconic two-part series finale of Sex and the City: An American Girl in Paris in, naturally, two parts. In part one, we discuss feeling lonely and homesick in another city, callbacks to earlier seasons, some misty-eyed feelings about friends, the trend of the series towards softness and romance, and the pure love of Smith and Sam (SMAM?)! Did Carrie really visit every museum twice? Would it have been the same if she went to Paris with Big in season 2? Il fait chaud!

Episode Recap: "The Cheating Curve"

Thu, 02 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Emma and Shannon recap S2E6 "The Cheating Curve," where Charlotte's date rudely makes out with a model, Miranda dates a pretentious porn-addicted documentarian, Sam's gym trainer ventures down south with a razor, and Carrie pulls a few sneaky exists to secretly fonDUE Big. We ask, "What IS cheating?" and are perhaps left with more questions than answers. We also meet the parliament of "Power Lesbians" who have it all without men in the picture. We bow down!

Episode Recap: "The Turtle and the Hare"

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Just as Aidan once cast aside his grill and declared "Fuck the fajitas" in the name of passion, Emma and Shannon are saying "Fuck the theme" in the name of discussing an episode we've never talked about before. We revisit the classic season one episode "The Turtle and the Hare" and chat about one-off characters, sex toys, settling, and marrying your best friend. Digressions include Cool Ranch Doritos, mushrooms, and giant ugly candle decor. Join us (at the other singles table)!

That's a Dealbreaker!

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000

At what point do you "shut it down" or "proceed with caution"? Emma and Shannon discuss relationship dealbreakers and red flags. Age? Maturity? Hygiene? Children? Smoking? Core values? Do they gel with your friends? Have a giant doll collection? A pet monkey? Do they only ever talk about cutting your hair? Let's get into it!

We don’t want to be in a situation for even an hour where boundaries aren't respected!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Oh Carrie, if his words said no, that means no! Emma and Shannon are discussing boundaries: a key part of adult relationships in every context, but far easier said than done. We discuss Carrie's stalking habit, the girls cutting Carrie off "cold turkey," other boundaries both set and pushed throughout the show, and whether Carrie and Big are a match made in no boundaries heaven. While we also struggle with setting boundaries, join us in our aspiration to channel the power of Kim Cattrall's "No." <3

When Friends Fight!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000

We'll be Scrutiny, you be Ridicule! Emma and Shannon are discussing conflict in friendships. From blowing off a bud for a piece of politically incorrect meat to sleeping with a friend's brother, every friendship is bound to incur a fight or two. How you handle it is what counts, and no, we don't condone a muffin basket.

The "Wonderful" World of Work

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000

If life is a circus then let's discuss the elephant in the room: work. So much of our lives revolve around jobs, work dynamics, and pursuing careers. Are you a bonafide career go-getter like Miranda? Are you choosing your choice like Charlotte? Has your life, work, and pleasure become enmeshed like Carrie and Samantha? Do you seemingly have it figured out like Petrovsky? Wherever you're at, pencil Emma and Shannon in for a conversation about work that we promise is better than another email.

And Just Like That... This is Annabelle Bronstein. (AJLT Season 2 Recap, Part 2)

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Was Big a big mistake? Who knows, but Shoe Bradshaw sure wasn't. Emma and Shannon get into Part 2 of our AJLT S2 recap, starting from Miranda's date with Ms. Darcy, to Che's awful comedy set, to the last supper in Carrie's iconic apartment. Carrie is waiting for Aiden, Samantha is stuck in traffic indefinitely, and we're already waiting for Season 3.

And Just Like That... You Ruined the Family Scene! (AJLT Season 2 Recap, Part 1)

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000

We're ALIVE! And bringing Part 1 of our AJLT S2 recap! From the steps of the Met to cleaning up beach seaweed to fetching condoms in a blizzard, Emma and Shannon get into the thick of the first six episodes. Strap in. Strap on. We're headed to WidowCon.

New Year? Same Us... Pretty Much!

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000

New year, new season, same us... well mostly! Emma and Shannon kick off S3 discussing the dimensions of reinvention. Can we revamp our identities with Florentine Peach bedsheets? Tap dancing classes? A new apartment, haircut, or change of a dress? Whether resolutions are your thing or if you are "not giving up shit and resolve nothing" à la Roxane Gay, you're worth a million and we support you doing you.

Season Two Finale: Let's Gossip to Get Our Heart Rates Up!

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Psst... did you hear? It was a full-frontal attack of the face! Emma and Shannon talk gossip, scuttlebutt, and rumours both on the show and behind the scenes. Is gossip good? Is it bad? Or is it just gab? Side conversations include Carrie's stalking behaviour, actors becoming their characters, the infamous SJP and Kim Cattrall feud, and the haunting eyes behind the movie poster for Tim Allen's 2006 masterpiece, the Shaggy Dog. Our babies are settled, massage wands returned, and we're ready to dish the dirt!

Hello I'm Drunk!

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Flirtini? Tartini? Excuse you! We’d like a cheeseburger, large fries, and a Cosmopolitan! Emma and Shannon are discussing alcohol as an accessory, its relationship to wealth and class, and hot mess territory (that never warrants a passive-aggressive AA card).

It Was The E, Carrie!

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000

We brought the marijuana into the house and we're taking it with us when we leave! In a special 420 episode, Emma and Shannon are toking about Carrie's infamous breakup doobie, Sam's Hawaiian Gold, sex on X, and other drugs in the SATC universe. Join us on a journey – a trip if you will – or we'll just meet you around the corner at Drown the Hound.

Are We City Squirrels or Country Rats?

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Pack your bags, listeners – you're coming to the country with us! Emma and Shannon discuss the great outdoors, Aidan's rustic cabin, getting stuck in the mud, appropriate footwear, and feeling out of your element. City life? Country life? Who knows, maybe we're all just rats in various cute outfits.

Not in Front of the Puppy!

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Scout, Pete, Fatty, and Elizabeth Taylor have entered the chat... much to Carrie's dismay. Let's talk pets! Emma and Shannon are swiping right on dogs, left on rodents, and discussing the owners on the other end of the leash in the SATC universe. PETE KNEW!

What's the Deal With Birthdays?

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Emma and Shannon are grabbing the big candles and come full circle from discussing death to birthdays and all the mixed feelings about attention, celebration, aging, and expectations that come with them. Order us a couple of Shirley Temples and we'll see you at Il Cantinori... cc Friar Fuck.

I Do... Believe in the Democracy of the Dance Floor!

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

From Charlotte and Trey to the wedding that's reduced to just gay, Emma and Shannon are discussing wedding ceremonies, speeches, outfits, and the Liza Minnelli of it all. We'll see you on the dance floor, Bunny MacDougal!

Minisode: Don't Settle for a Love Fax!

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:38:57 +0000

*Contains various movie/TV spoilers! In a special Valentine's Day Minisode, Emma and Shannon rate famous love quotes as they compare to Big’s low-effort love fax/email based on our newly-created and highly-scientific "email to heaven" or "fax to hell" system.

Can Exes Be Friends?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Emma and "Scannin' Shannon" are confronting their relationship ghosts and taking a dive into the Ex Files. Can Carrie and Big just be friends? Or should we run away and pretend exes don't exist, à la Miranda? Either way, we're walkin', talkin', scannin', and feeling hot. 🔥

Sex and the City Book Club!

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Devan, member of our IRL Book Club and English Teacher who finishes every book he starts, is our special guest star! He and Shannon both read Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell, the OG Carrie Bradshaw, and take to the mic to compare and contrast.

Death Becomes Them!

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

We're so bored we could DIE... well, maybe not yet. Emma and Shannon are just two aspiring ghosts discussing how different characters experience death, grief, loss, and Big's very forward vision of heaven. Digressions include the Sims, ultimatums, face slaps, and Emma's karaoke funeral.

Bring Your Own Baby?

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Bring your own... baby...? Emma and Shannon are exiting their gingerbread houses to discuss the topic of babies and motherhood throughout the show. Don't worry, this is a stork-free zone, the name Shayla is firmly off limits, and we wouldn't dare bring a cardboard baby into the picture.

Who Is "Vacation You?"

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

We're back in the New York groove! Emma and Shannon are piling into the mustang and driving up that hill to discuss pal trips throughout the series.

Season One Finale: What Do We Believe In?

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

In the season finale, Emma and Shannon reflect on their first year of podcasting, including having a little faith, ideal guests, supportive listeners, and the X, Y and Me of it all. We don't have a "Woke Moment!" button yet, but when the time comes, will it be Kim Cattrall saying "no"? Or will it be alarm-adjacent and related to physically waking up? Stay tuned for season two because like Kim, we never want to be in a situation for more than an hour where we aren't enjoying ourselves and we can confirm: we're having a great time!

Why Are We Afraid of Therapy?

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Emma and Shannon are Starting Over, Yet Again. We discuss Carrie's aversion to therapy, the stigma associated with seeking emotional support, and meet-cutes in the therapist's office that include... Jon Bon Jovi? Although societal attitudes towards mental health have progressed since the early aughts, the fear and shame of being the "sad" person crying in the self-help aisle is still very real. We embrace the sad! It's our life and we'll cry and talk to our own Dr. G if we want to!

What DID We Have Right in School?

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Anything? Nothing? Braces? Emma and Shannon take it back to school, discussing the highs and lows of their junior high and high school experiences while tackling the big questions. Is David Duchovny bland or is he just David Duchovny? Is Power Lad cute? But most importantly, would we have scored the invite to Jenny Brier's bat mitzvah? Probably not, but we've made peace with it.

Can We Truly Forget When We Forgive?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Emma and Shannon question the complicated relationship we have with forgiveness and apologies. Carrie begs Aiden, "YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE ME," but do we really have to? Maybe we need to accept the “nook” may never be the same and avoid stalking our ex’s ex-wife at lunch.

Single and Fabulous?

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

In our first guest episode, Emma and Shannon say "hello, c-c-c-curly!" to friend and artist Neelam. They discuss a woman's right to shoes, the significance of punctuation, and the societal expectations of reaching a certain age.

And Just Like That... Carrie Dumped Big

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Who are we? Meg Ryan? Fuck! Emma and Shannon are sharing all their feelings on the second half of And Just Like That, while manifesting a second season. Unofficially sponsored by Tony! From Prada! and his hot Brooklyn club.

How Can Carrie Smoke and Ice Skate at the Same Time But Not Understand Bisexuality?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Emma and Shannon address the blatant and subtle biphobia that transpires across the SATC universe, as well as how the show portrays folks that exist outside the gender binary. They also discuss their own red and green flags.

Minisode: Top Crushes From the SATC Universe!

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Emma and Shannon discuss their top SATC crushes in their first-ever bonus minisode. Happy Valentine's, Palentine’s, Galentine’s, self-love day, or whatever you celebrate. Single or not, you’re fabulous – exclamation point!

And Just Like That... Big Died So We Could Live

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Hey it's Che Diaz... well, actually it's Emma and Shannon and they're sharing all the feels on the first five episodes of And Just Like That. Unofficially brought to you by Hot Fellas Baked Goods.

How Do We See Ourselves?

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Shannon addresses the topic of self-perception and the tension between how we see ourselves versus how others see us. She and Emma talk about surprising comments from others, taking compliments, and abolishing the term “luncheon.” Consider this a gentle reminder to be kind to yourself, and in the words of Carrie, “it’s all in your head.”

Are We Sluts?

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:33:18 +0000

Emma shares a moment when she asked herself if she's a slut, and Shannon tells us about the romantic gesture that made her go "ick." They discuss why sex and romance are often seen as mutually exclusive.

Are We Emotional Sluts?

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be, as Carrie says, "emotionally slutty?" Emma and Shannon discuss emotional vulnerability, the potential shame of "revealing too much, too soon," and catching feelings with the zsa zsa zhou.

What Are Adult Friendships Supposed to Look Like?

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Sex and the City is all about relationships, and not just the romantic kind. Emma and Shannon discuss friendship as one of the most prominent themes of the show. They talk about their most unexpected friendships, discuss friendships throughout the series, and the politics of Carrie's bullshit bagels.

What's the Best Way to Break Up With Someone?

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Meet your hosts, Emma and Shannon, who have loved Sex and the City since they were teens. They discuss their most memorable breakups, how they're dealt with in the show, and of course Jack Berger's iconic Post-it.