Podcast Summary: “The Long and the Short of It with Mickey Guyton… (S3 E2 'Politically Erect')”

Podcast: Are You A Charlotte?
Host: Kristin Davis
Guest: Mickey Guyton
Release Date: October 29, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Kristin Davis (Charlotte from Sex and the City) sits down with country singer Mickey Guyton to dissect the “Sex and the City” Season 3, Episode 2 (“Politically Erect”). The duo touches on the episode's infamous "pee" storyline, on-set mishaps, how the series tackled taboo topics, the obsession with height in dating, and how their own lives parallel (or diverge from) that of the characters—especially Charlotte. The conversation is candid, funny, and nostalgic, blending personal anecdotes with critical reflections on the show's ongoing cultural resonance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Behind the Scenes: Filming “Politically Erect”

• Big Hair & Political Parties

  • Kristin recalls the party scene where the ladies wore "big hair" to a political fundraiser, joking about its relevance today as “political party outfit” style.
  • [04:10] Kristin Davis: “Is it? Oh, my God. It kind of is, isn’t it?”
  • Kristin’s “no teasing rule” for her hair may have originated from this episode’s styling ordeal.

• On-Set Mishap

  • Kristin recounts accidentally tripping on a rolled-up carpet and falling into an extra during filming, scratching him with her diamond earrings.
  • [06:22] Kristin Davis: “I just put my toe into it and just fell. Hardcore fell right into this guy who was playing a waiter like an extra. And my earrings scratched this guy so badly that he bled. Blood was shed."
  • The show generally avoided including bloopers: “We were just trying to have dignity within what we were doing.” [07:24]

Revisiting the Episode's Plots

• Charlotte's Hopefulness and Disappointments

  • Charlotte, ever the romantic, attends a political party looking for her next husband, only to be let down.
  • Kristin is surprised at how young Elizabeth Banks looked in her cameo and shares stories about recognizing guest stars only retroactively.

• The 'Short King' Storyline

  • Samantha dates a confident but short man, leading to ongoing discussions about height biases in dating ("short king" discourse).
  • The party theme—bring an ex you’re not into—sparked real-life reminiscing, with both Kristin and Mickey sharing humorous experiences about meeting men unexpectedly (including through car windows).
  • [12:49] Mickey Guyton: "Listen, if you're short and you're packing down there, you'd have that confidence too."
  • Samantha ultimately gives the relationship a try after the man assures her he’s worth it (“One hour in bed with me and you’ll be happy…”).
  • The duo debates who the party's host was (Charlotte or Samantha?) and bemoans the poor party etiquette (hookups on Charlotte’s bed!).

• The Height Debate

  • Kristin and Mickey dissect the cultural preference for tall partners, noting most dating apps’ filters (women reportedly set 6 ft. as the baseline).
  • [16:10] Kristin Davis: "I read something the other day about women on the apps… they all put 6 as the minimum. And it rules out so many men that are probably great."
  • They agree it's time to "let it go" and acknowledge many of their own relationships have been with shorter men.

Sex, Honesty & Dating Realities

• Carrie’s “To Pee or Not to Pee” Dilemma

  • The main episode topic: Carrie's politician boyfriend asks her to pee on him during sex. Kristin and Mickey marvel at how skillfully Sarah Jessica Parker plays Carrie’s subtle repulsion and attempts at compromise (not drinking water at dinner to avoid the situation).
  • [39:30] Kristin Davis: “And then it says her headline of the column is 'To pee or not to pee. That is the question.'”
  • The conversation naturally segues into personal strategies for dodging unwanted sex early in dating, from faking a period to the psychological “tests” women apply to see if men are comfortable with women’s bodies.

• Navigating Taboo Topics

  • Both reflect on how the show pushed boundaries, discussing things that even today can feel risky to address openly.
  • Kristin observes, "It's so horribly relevant to today, in a way… people want different things, you know, in sex. That's cool. And I do feel that Carrie is pretty understanding." [40:40]

Life Immitating Art: Character vs. Actress

• Charlotte vs. Kristin Davis

  • Kristin addresses the public misconception that she is as “nice” or “submissive” as Charlotte, clarifying she’s actually quite different (and that men expecting a demure Charlotte often get confused).
  • [27:12] Kristin Davis: “I don't personally actually think Charlotte is that submissive. She's not… she's a perfectionist. Right.”
  • Both Kristin and Mickey agree that laughter—and men who make them laugh—has been a constant in their real dating lives, more so than any specific “type.”

• Relationship Dynamics & Power

  • Harry (Charlotte's later husband) is praised for his “sharing of the power.” Kristin remembers filming a monologue-heavy marital spat and not being able to tell if co-star Evan Handler was truly angry or just acting.

The Impact of Social Media

• Kristin says the show thrived in a pre-social-media era, speculating whether it would have survived today’s instant feedback “nitpicking.”
  • [28:48] Kristin Davis: “I think we wouldn’t have had that success if we had social media. Because now social media, everybody nitpicks everything… It’s too much.”

Light-Hearted Digressions

• Christmas Music & Parenting

  • Mickey plugs her Christmas album, reflects on how having children reinvigorated her love for the holiday.
  • Both reminisce over the magic of childhood Christmases.

• China Tours & Phone Booths

  • Mickey shares her touring experiences in China—including chaotic traffic and lack of personal space.
  • Kristin reminisces about enduring the early-2000s flip phone era and the now-nostalgic notion of payphones, even recommending a kids’ book: "The Last Phone Booth."

• Which “Sex and the City” Character Are You?

  • Kristin and Mickey both identify as a blend between Charlotte (moral compass) and Carrie (broken hearts), with Mickey slyly admitting to choosing her own “Mr. Big” (although “he was Mr. Little because he wasn’t big!”).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On-set blooper revelation:

  • “I just put my toe into it and just fell. Hardcore fell right into this guy who was playing a waiter like an extra. And my earrings scratched this guy so badly that he bled. Blood was shed.”
    — Kristin Davis [06:22]

• On short men owning their presence:

  • “Listen, if you're short and you're packing down there, you'd have that confidence too.”
    — Mickey Guyton [12:49]

• On modern dating standards:

  • “I read something the other day about women on the apps… they all put 6 as the minimum. And it rules out so many men that are probably great.”
    — Kristin Davis [16:10]

• On sex and bodily acceptance:

  • “I wanted them to be like, it doesn't bother me. That's how I would know that they were cool. Is that crazy?”
    — Kristin Davis, about how men react to periods [37:55]

• On why laughter beats types:

  • “I know that all those people made me laugh. Yeah. That's what's the same about them, because they don't seem very similar when you look at them, but I know that they all made me laugh.”
    — Kristin Davis [25:40]

• On the ongoing relevance of SATC:

  • “It's so horribly relevant to today, in a way.”
    — Kristin Davis [40:40]

• On being “a Charlotte”:

  • “Her moral compass was the most … but then, you know, I could—I've broken some hearts like Carrie.”
    — Mickey Guyton [47:37]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:52] — Episode intro: Kristin sets up the “Politically Erect” theme: behind the scenes, big hair, the role of politics in the episode.
• [06:22] — On-set mishap: Kristin’s epic fall and scratched extra.
• [09:55] — Real-life “bring an ex” party stories.
• [12:49] — The “short king” storyline, dating height politics.
• [16:10] — Height expectations in the dating world.
• [25:40] — Why laughter is more important than physical type in love.
• [27:12] — Kristin distinguishes herself from Charlotte and talks about power dynamics with Harry.
• [28:48] — Social media’s impact on TV production, then vs. now.
• [35:10–41:35] — Carrie’s “pee” dilemma, self-acceptance, and navigating sexual boundaries in dating.
• [42:00] — Discussion of Mickey’s Christmas album and motherhood.
• [45:54] — Memories of payphones, China travel stories.
• [47:10] — “Are you a Charlotte?” segment; Mickey and Kristin share their own SATC archetypes.

Tone and Atmosphere

Authentic, humorous, nostalgic, and raw—the hosts bring a warmth and honesty as they toggle between laughter, light self-mockery, and meaningful reflections. Fan culture, 2000s nostalgia, and candid “girl talk” abound, all delivered with the optimistic, supportive tone SATC fans expect.

For New Listeners

This episode is a fast-paced, laughter-filled, and highly personal journey through one of the show’s most outrageous episodes. It dives into both the “Sex and the City” universe and the real, sometimes messy realities that inspired (and still resonate with) women then and now. You don’t need to have just rewatched the episode to enjoy the personal stories, industry-insider memories, and candid takes on love, sex, and self-acceptance in a changing world.