Are You A Charlotte? — “Big Gift Energy...”

Host: Kristin Davis
Producer & Co-Host: Easton
Date: December 19, 2025
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

In this festive Christmas edition, Kristin Davis (Charlotte from Sex and the City) and producer Easton dive into a whirlwind gift guide tailored for Sex and the City superfans, casual viewers, and even total newcomers. They discover and discuss a surprising variety of officially licensed (and some unofficial) SATC-inspired merchandise—most of which Kristin hilariously didn’t know existed—spanning apparel, home goods, books, custom creations, and meaningful gifts that give back. Warm, spontaneous, and full of nostalgia, the episode combines holiday spirit with fan service and a touch of activism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Sex and the City Gift Roundup (02:15–24:19)

• Surprise Merch Finds:

  • Easton presents Kristin with an array of SATC and New York-inspired gifts from mainstream retailers, Etsy, and independent brands.
  • Kristin is shocked and amused by the proliferation of SATC merchandise, often exclaiming about never being informed about the official tie-ins.

    “I did not know you guys. How come no one told us?” (Kristin, 10:05)

• Fun & Notable Merchandise Highlights:

  • Aviator Nation x NY Yankees Collaboration: Soft loungewear, under $50—Kristin’s kids are huge fans.
    • “Aviator Nation is dreamy. I love this. My kids would just really die for this.” (Kristin, 03:12)
  • Target’s Licensed Apparel: Sweatshirts/tanks with iconic SATC quotes (“I’d like a cheeseburger, large fries, and a Cosmopolitan”; “I’m a Charlotte”).
    • “Wait, I’m sorry. Target is selling? ... It does say HBO on it. I didn’t know this existed.” (Kristin, 03:57 & 04:45)
  • Paper8 “I’m sorry, I can’t. Don’t hate me.” Crewneck: Burger’s famous breakup note memorialized in puff print.
    • “It’s pretty good. I like it a lot.” (Kristin, 05:51)
  • Furbish Cosmopolitan Ornament (“Definitely a Carrie”) and Five Star Napkins with Carrie-isms:
    • “I love it ... It looks like needlepoint. I’m impressed.” (Kristin, 06:43)
    • Reads napkin quote:

      “I wondered, were we all just victims of conditioned responses? Doomed to repeat the same unconscious relationship patterns? Were we still, in fact, just dating the same person over and over again?” (Kristin reading from napkin, 08:21)

  • Beaded Pouches ("Charlotte York" / "I’m definitely a Carrie"):
    • “You could put, like, your lip gloss in here. … I could put it inside my bag, though, and have it be my special little thing.” (Kristin, 09:16)
  • Kohl’s Sweatshirt with Characters’ Names:
    • “They’ve just decided to go out there with it all. Are they making, like, Game of Thrones merch too?” (Kristin, 10:14)
  • Wild Fox 'New York' Crewneck, Nordstrom: Kristin and Easton appreciate the Big Apple homage.
  • Custom Marine Layer “Are You A Charlotte?” Pullover: Embroidered details delight Kristin.
    • “Oh, my gosh. And at the bottom, it has really cute New York ... It’s so soft. Can I keep it?” (Kristin, 11:40 & 11:52)
  • Etsy Replica of Carrie's New York Monopoly Sweatshirt:
    • “That’s a gift for like the insiders, like people who really pay attention … And there’s a lot of you guys out there, which we love.” (Kristin, 24:19)

• On Merchandising & Fandom

  • Kristin reflects on the show's late embrace of merchandise, expressing surprise and a bit of regret they didn’t do it themselves earlier:
    • “We just didn’t understand that it was going to be such a wonderful thing for all these years with all these wonderful fans. So I just think we undersold ourselves in a way.” (Kristin, 04:57)

2. Books for the Devoted Fan (12:14–20:24)

• Sex and the City 2 Movie Companion Book (12:14–15:13):

  • Out of print, now collectible; includes rare photos and behind-the-scenes stories.
  • Kristin shares personal stories sparked by seeing old photos—recalls wearing a Prada skirt for Carrie’s wedding photo shoot, running with earmuffs, and having three dogs in the first film.
  • Notable Moment: Easton reads back a karaoke anecdote from Kristin in the book, prompting genuine surprise.
    • “Singing karaoke was one of those crazy moments where you just like Sex and City has a life of its own and we’re just here for the ride, trying to hold on. It’s like a bucking bronco.” (Easton quoting Kristin, 14:47)
    • “That’s so good. It is like a bucking bronco sometimes. It’s true.” (Kristin, 15:02)

• Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell, 20th Anniversary Edition (17:54–20:24):

  • Known as a “sacred text” for fans, includes updated photos and cast trivia.
  • Playful deep dive into cast/character photo spreads, discussions on which character canonically dated more men, and surprise that some sections have changed through reprints.
  • Memorable Quote:

    “At one point I had the most [men], which really didn’t make sense. But I think ... at some point they revised it and I didn’t have the most, but I remember Sarah Jessica pointing out that I had the most at one point.” (Kristin, 19:29)

3. Gifts That Give Back: Made51 Ornaments & Supporting Refugees (20:24–23:41)

• Kristin Shares Handmade Ornaments from Made51:
  • Explains her involvement supporting refugees via the UN and highlights the beauty, cultural symbolism, and purpose behind refugee-made crafts.
  • Examples include: donkey ornaments by East African refugees, desert moon by Tuareg refugees, Afghan dog by Afghani refugees.
    • “I also think they’re just so beautifully made. They’re made by hand. They’re amazing. And you can support refugees where they are by supporting Made51.” (Kristin, 22:11)
  • Deep reflection on refugees’ work ethic and the impact of supporting them:
    • “They’ll work all night. They’ll do the jobs no one else wants to do. So, you know, to be able to support them while they’re still in the camps doing arts and crafts that reminds them of their culture, it’s so amazing.” (Kristin, 22:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I have not received any money for this. ... I did nothing. No, no, we don’t really have merch. It’s real cute, though.” (Kristin, 04:09, on Target SATC apparel)
• “When the show was airing, I wanted this stuff so badly, and I couldn’t find it anymore.” (Easton, 04:52)
• “I think the thing about refugees that people don’t realize is that they really want to work.” (Kristin, 22:44)
• “I learned a lot. I didn’t know all this merchandise existed. So basically we want to say to everybody, thank you for listening to Are you a Charlotte? We hope you guys are not stressing out there ... Try to have fun out there. Eat some cookies. That’s what I’m looking forward to doing.” (Kristin, 24:19–24:52)

Important Timestamps

• 02:15 — Christmas edition intro & kickoff of the gift guide
• 03:03 — Aviator Nation x NY Yankees
• 03:45 — Target’s “Cosmopolitan” and “I’m a Charlotte” merch
• 05:29 — Paper8 “Don’t hate me” crewneck
• 06:28 — Furbish ornament (“Definitely a Carrie”)
• 07:08 — Five Star Napkins with Carrie-isms, live read of quotes
• 09:01 — Beaded “Charlotte York” & “I’m definitely a Carrie” pouches
• 10:05 — Kohl’s crewneck with all four characters’ names
• 11:27 — Custom “Are You A Charlotte?” sweatshirt
• 12:14 — Sex and the City 2 Movie Companion book, costume story, nostalgia
• 14:32 — Kristin’s karaoke anecdote: “It’s like a bucking bronco.”
• 17:54 — “Kiss and Tell” 20th Anniversary edition, revisiting behind-the-scenes details
• 20:24 — Kristin introduces Made51 and shares about refugee artisans
• 23:45 — Etsy replica of Carrie’s Monopoly New York sweatshirt
• 24:19 — Wrap-up: Reflection on newfound merchandise, holiday well wishes

Tone, Vibe, & Audience Takeaway

The episode is joyful, candid, and full of surprise—Kristin is genuinely delighted (and occasionally bewildered!) by the extent and creativity of fan merchandise. Easton provides comic relief and acts as the show’s “superfan proxy,” asking questions and flagging products most devotees will adore. Sprinkled with heartfelt commentary (particularly about supporting refugees), the show ties nostalgic pop culture love with seasonal generosity. Perfect for holiday shoppers, SATC fans searching for a last-minute gift, or anyone who loves behind-the-scenes stories and Kristin’s unfiltered, cheerful personality.

Next week: Look forward to guest Molly Rogers (costume designer) joining for more stories!