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

Elise Castle and Mike Jensenwecouldnthelpbutwonder.com
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Mike Jensen has seen the Sex and the City series many times. Elise Castle has never seen a single episode.

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\"We Couldn't Help But Wonder\" what would happen if these two went on an episode by episode journey through the whole series.

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Join us as Mike watches for the (insert embarrassing number here) time and Elise is watching for the very first. We will discuss how the series holds up almost 20 years later, our own experiences living in NYC, and the debate over too much cranberry juice in the Cosmopolitan.

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Episodes

S12 Ep2: And Just Like That... we have a new trailer!

Elise and Mike are here to break down the new season two trailer, which has quite a bit more information than the teaser had, so there's that question answered! There's quite a bit more Che, a very tipsy Charlotte, ladies in new and fun groupings, and, of course, an email to Aiden. And then there's the real news. Kim Cattrall is back(exclamation point/question mark/probably both), and Elise and Mike tell you all they know about it, and what they think about it.

Jun 03, 202322 minSeason 12Ep. 2

S12 Ep1: And Just Like That... season two is coming!

Season two is just around the corner and Elise and Mike are back to break down what the teaser trailer has to say and show. Admittedly, it's not much, so they also share some ideas and hopes for the next chapters in this story. Plus, they announce that they'll be making an announcement. So that's exciting! Right...?

May 21, 202328 minSeason 12Ep. 1

S11 Ep13: Five Years Later!

It's been 5 years since Mike and Elise put out their first episode! To mark the occasion, they take a look back at the very first Sex and the City episode, the first episode of And Just Like That, discuss the (very limited) information they know about the upcoming season, and each share five memories of the journey thus far that they still think about. So enjoy this look back as we wait for what's to come...

Nov 05, 202241 minSeason 11Ep. 13

S11 Ep12: And Just Like That... Documentary and Season One Recap!

Elise and Mike talk about the HBO Max documentary as well as the (first? only?) season of And Just Like That... to talk about behind the scenes antics, costumes, so many shoes, major hat drama, and to wonder why no one should wear pink. They also clear up a few things about the series, and answer some questions. And just like that, its the end of an era... (?)

Mar 22, 202250 minSeason 11Ep. 12

S11 Ep11: And Just Like That... Seeing The Light

It's the finale of season one of And Just Like That... (we're being optimistic) Miranda gets some new information from Che. Charlotte works hard to plan the perfect day for Rock. Nya and Andre are taking some time apart. Seema can't seem(a) to complete a phone conversation with Carrie. And Carrie thinks she's getting a message from the other side through her lamp. Plus, the diner! And a very surprising (or is it?) encounter on an elevator...

Feb 13, 202249 minSeason 11Ep. 11

S11 Ep10: And Just Like That... No Strings Attached

Carrie prepares for a do-over with the teacher but can't bring herself to take her wedding ring off. Miranda and Che's relationship is going better than expected, but still hits a few snags. Charlotte is dealing with developments involving her children. And at a shelter in Brooklynn, worlds collide as our core ladies new friends meet, and Nya and Andre continue to struggle with what to do about kids.

Feb 06, 202245 minSeason 11Ep. 10

S11 Ep9: And Just Like That... Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered

After coming clean to Che about her marriage, Miranda has to decide how and what to tell Steve. Charlotte and Lily clash over an online post. And as Carrie takes stock of her past (mostly her clothes), she also begins to learn more about the mysterious and cool new neighbor who lives on the first floor.

Jan 30, 202247 minSeason 11Ep. 9

S11 Ep8: And Just Like That... Sex And The Widow

Carrie has a new book, and her editor loves it but wonders if there can't be a glimmer of hope. Meanwhile, Nya is having a hard time telling Andre that she's not pregnant, Charlotte invites Harry to play tennis and maybe regrets it, Miranda continues to pine over Che even while trying to jump start things at home, and Lisa struggles at a school function. And Carrie goes on a date, that goes extremely well, then horrifically awful, but ultimately, maybe, hopeful...

Jan 23, 202257 minSeason 11Ep. 8

S11 Ep7: And Just Like That... Diwali

After discussing the proper pronunciation of this episode, Elise and Mike get into the details. Carrie is apartment shopping and then apartment buying, apartment disliking, and eventually apartment selling. Charlotte tries to deal with her ever changing daughters. Anthony brings Carrie with him to visit the least pushy plastic surgeon ever (or is he?). Miranda is... being a bit obsessive about one activity in particular. Ultimately Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte have a picnic to remember, and Ca...

Jan 16, 202255 minSeason 11Ep. 7

S11 Ep6: And Just Like That... Tragically Hip

After a conversation with Seema (and an orthopedic surgeon) Carrie undergoes hip surgery, and as Charlotte and Miranda join forces to help her recover, Carrie revisits memories of Samantha, Charlotte and Harry try to keep up with their child's self identity, and Miranda continues down a path that could change everything.

Jan 09, 202256 minSeason 11Ep. 6

S11 Ep5: And Just Like That... Some Of My Best Friends

Mike is back in New York City and he and Elise are back on the podcast. Carrie makes a big decision and finds herself a real estate broker. Charlotte tries to throw a dinner party for her new friend Lisa only to discover how "vanilla" her circle of friends is. Miranda has a heart to heart with her law professor. And both Carrie and Anthony get surprise messages from Stanford.

Jan 05, 202257 minSeason 11Ep. 5

S11 Ep4: And Just Like That... When In Rome

In the aftermath of tragedy, Carrie makes a startling discovery that sets her off on a mission. One of Charlotte's children shares a personal piece of information. Che is taping a comedy special. Miranda starts seeking change in the most surprising of places. And yet another face from the past comes back for a visit!

Dec 26, 202149 minSeason 11Ep. 4

S11 Ep3: And Just Like That... Little Black Dress

In the wake of tragedy, Carrie starts preparing for her next steps as pretty much everyone else makes it about them. Miranda continues to misstep (Learn? Grow?) in her education. Charlotte continues to cry. Che clashes with Carrie's "ride or die." Stanford continues to behave in strange and somewhat unexplainable ways. And an unexpected guest makes a surprise "appearance." Actually, a couple do.

Dec 19, 202154 minSeason 11Ep. 3

S11 Ep2: And Just Like That... Hello It's Me

Elise and Mike are back with their first recap episode in over a year! They breakdown the first episode of the new series, And Just Like That... (Most of) The ladies are back, and we go from lunch as usual to the absence of Samantha explained, Miranda returning to school, Charlotte dealing with her daughters, Carrie trying to get the hang of her new(ish?) podcasting job, and final moments that Elise and Mike have a lot of thoughts and feelings about. Welcome to those just joining, and welcome ba...

Dec 12, 202155 minSeason 11Ep. 2

S10 Ep3: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part Three

Elise and Mike wrap up their coverage of the second (and final?) Sex and the City movie! Carrie and Miranda manage to avoid the "forbidden experience," but that's about all that goes well for our ladies as Carrie and especially Samantha make a series of bad decisions that will eventually lead to a hasty retreat from the Middle East and back to NYC where Carrie will have to deal with the ramifications of her choices. It's a mixed bag, and Elise and Mike both agree this section could have benefite...

Dec 20, 202038 minSeason 10Ep. 3

S10 Ep2: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part Two

Elise and Mike continue their journey through the second film with emotional breakdowns, movie premiers, arguments about takeout, and eventually a trip to the Middle East and the warning of a "forbidden experience" that must be avoided and definitely won't be a plot point later on.

Dec 06, 202038 minSeason 10Ep. 2

S10 Ep1: Sex and the City the Movie 2: Part One

Elise and Mike begin the end (?) of their Sex and the City journey with the first of three parts covering the second film. From what can honestly be called a "gay wedding," to misadventures in bralessness, with some hormone replacement therapy thrown in.

Dec 06, 202038 minSeason 10Ep. 1

S9 Ep4: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Four

Elise and Mike finish discussing the first Sex and the City movie. Charlotte sees a vision through, Samantha makes a huge relationship choice, Miranda comes clean, and Carrie has to decide on forgiveness. We did the first movie!

Aug 09, 202042 minSeason 9Ep. 4

S9 Ep3: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Three

Elise and Mike are back to discus part three of film, which finds Carrie getting an assistant, Samantha becoming less satisfied with her L.A. life, Charlotte getting a surprise, and Miranda finding a new residence. We follow the story through New Years Eve, and Elise has a mistaken identity moment so good, we just left the whole thing in.

Aug 02, 202037 minSeason 9Ep. 3

S9 Ep2: Sex and the City the Movie: Part Two

Elise and Mike continue their journey through the movie. They explore the reaction to the revelation about Steve, Big and Carrie's rehearsal dinner, the Big day itself, and the honeymoon that doesn't go exactly as planned.

Jul 26, 202040 minSeason 9Ep. 2

S9 Ep1: Sex and the City the Movie: Part One

Elise and Mike dive into the first movie! In what will be the first of four parts they discuss the process that brought us to this film, and what our ladies are up to so many years after the series conclusion.

Jul 19, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 9Ep. 1

S8 Ep2: Series Recap Part Two!

Elise and Mike are back with part two of their full series recap. They discuss various episodes from the last few seasons of the show, talk about some of the impact the series had on them, and eventually devolve into a possible Sex And The City psychological thriller spin off. Enjoy!

Apr 12, 202036 minSeason 8Ep. 2

S8 Ep1: Series Recap Part One!

Elise and Mike are back! To distract, entertain, and hopefully make you laugh, they take a look back at select episodes from the first three seasons and discus some of the overarching themes of the show. Plus, some information on where the podcast is headed in the future. Love and well being to all, and enjoy part one of the recap!

Apr 05, 202035 minSeason 8Ep. 1

S7 Ep10: We Couldn't Help But Wonders! (plus trivia)

Elise and Mike are back to talk about Cats, your "couldn't help but wonders," and do some trivia in which Mike can't remember Charlotte's ex husband's name even though he had literally said it moments before. Enjoy this random one-off while we prep for a full series look back!

Jan 12, 202037 minSeason 7Ep. 10

S7 Ep9: Final Season Recap!

Elise and Mike take some time to look back at the last eight episodes of the series. They share favorite quotes, episodes, moments they could have done with out, and Mike reveals how he felt when the series originally ended. Spoiler, it wasn't all great.

Nov 24, 201930 minSeason 7Ep. 9

S7 Ep8: An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux

This is it! For the television series that is. As Carrie continues her sad journey in Paris, Charlotte and Harry look further in to adoption, Samantha tries to figure out how to make her relationship work post chemo, and Miranda and Steve have some decisions to make regarding Steve's "Ma's" ailing health. And then check out our recap episode to hear how Mike really felt about it all...

Nov 24, 201946 minSeason 7Ep. 8

S7 Ep7: An American Girl in Paris: Part Une

It's the beginning of the end. Of the series that is. Carrie takes off for Paris, but not before a run in with Big, and an emotional dinner with the ladies. Things don't go exactly like she thought they would and after two phone calls a plan is made that may get Carrie back to NYC.

Nov 17, 201935 minSeason 7Ep. 7

S7 Ep6: Splat!

It's our 100th episode! Aleksandr makes a proposal that will change things forever and the girls all react differently to what the future may hold. Meanwhile, Charlotte discovers even more change is on the way, and at a gathering at Enid's we meet a party girl from Carrie's past and glimpse what may have been.

Nov 10, 201944 minSeason 7Ep. 6

S7 Ep5: The Cold War

Carrie meets some of Petrovsky's friends and vice versa and it doesn't go all that well. Meanwhile, Miranda is adjusting to life in Brooklyn, Charlotte is getting her new pet back into the dog show circuit, and Samantha has what Mike thinks is the stupidest storyline in the history of this show. Whatever. Enjoy.

Nov 03, 201936 minSeason 7Ep. 5
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