Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC) – Details, episodes & analysis

It's #38 in our countdown, S3 EP4 The Last Waltz, and my face hurts from smiling and laughing because our returning and fan-fave special guest is our beloved casting director and friend Patrick Rush. In addition to casting The OC, Patrick cast, Everwood, Supernatural, Dawson’s Creek, Chuck, Runaways and so many more! If you haven’t heard, I suggest you listen to Patrick’s 2 other appearances on Welcome To The OC Bitches; The Model Home S1EP2 and The Way We Were S2EP2. You never know what will come out of his mouth! He’s hilarious and so entertaining. Welcome back Patrick! Follow @themelindaclarke and @cgmir on Instagram. Stay tuned to Reddit r/theOC, the Beyond the OC YouTube channel and Melinda and CG's Instagrams for our upcoming deep dives so your questions can be answered on the show. Rhone - head to https://www.rhone.com/OC and use promo code OC to save 20% off your entire order Blissy - visit https://www.blissy.com/ocpod to get 30% off Navage - visit https://navage.com/beyond and use code BEYOND to order The Navage Starter Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Today, CG and Melinda excited to welcome Amanda Righetti, for a Beyond The OC interview. Our talented friend got her start as Kiki’s lil trouble making sis, Hailey Nichol, and went on to shows like The Mentalist, Reunion, Colony. She’s also made her mark in films like Friday the 13th and Far Heaven. Her new movie Reagan is in theaters now. She plays Ronald Reagan’s mother, Nelle. Join us as we dive into her journey, the lessons she's learned, and the stories behind some of her most memorable roles. And what we think Hailey would have done on The OC if she hadnt gone off to Japan-Or was it The North Shore? Please welcome Amanda Righetti!" Follow @themelindaclarke and @cgmir on Instagram. Stay tuned to Reddit r/theOC, the Beyond the OC YouTube channel and Melinda and CG's Instagrams for our upcoming deep dives so your questions can be answered on the show. Rhone - head to https://www.rhone.com/OC and use promo code OC to save 20% off your entire order Navage - visit https://navage.com/beyond and use code BEYOND to order The Navage Starter Pack HelloFresh - visit https://www.hellofresh.com/beyondkids to get free kid's meals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greetings OC earthlings! Prepare for an intergalactic saga in "The Earth Girls Are Easy" as Ryan whisks Taylor away to the neon planet that is Las Vegas, igniting chaos when Summer suspects a miniature human among them, all while they pursue my fellow Aliens in an area 51 rave. Meanwhile, in the earthly realm of Newport, Julie's covert matchmaking collides with the arrival of the mysterious creature called Frank Perry. Don't miss this one! Follow @themelindaclarke and @cgmir on Instagram. Stay tuned to Reddit r/theOC, the Beyond the OC YouTube channel and Melinda and CG's Instagrams for our upcoming deep dives so your questions can be answered on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mischa Barton joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in a special bonus episode of Welcome to the OC, Bitches!  The ladies breaks down the top Marissa Cooper moments and of course talk Marissa’s iconic fashion choices.  Plus, Mischa answers several fan questions!  You can check Mischa out in her next film project, Invitation to a Murder, coming soon.  You can leave a message for the OC Bitches at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or email them to [email protected] Head over to Kast Plus to get more bonus content from this episode with Mischa Barton  and the Michael Cassidy’s episode plus Season 1 through Season 2 of The O.C.   Go to https://www.kastmedia.com/kastplus for more details. Thanks, Kast Plus subscribers for being an honorary bitch!  Please support our sponsors: Living Proof understands that there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for all hair types and textures. That’s why they develop game-changing formulations that are tailored to individual concerns including frizz, lack of volume, and lack of curl definition.   Visit https://www.livingproof.com/THEOC and use code THEOC to get ten percent off your first purchase.  Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes and more, built on organic fruits + vegetables.  If eating well is a goal for 2023, let Daily Harvest support you on the journey. Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/theoc to get up to forty dollars off your first box.  Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @mischabarton on Instagram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fan favorite Michael Cassidy returns to the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to break-down the heartbreaking Season 3 Episode 25 finale, “The Graduates” The three go into great detail about the episode and discuss how they are still traumatized by this episode and how hard it was too rewatch.  Michael gives the girls a shout-out on their performances in this episode.  They also discuss Dawn’s  pronunciation of Kirsten’s name, and a possible connection between The Handmaid's Tale and The OC.     The Graduates Synopsis:  It’s graduation day for the core four, Ryan’s mom arrives to celebrate, Seth deals with the ramifications of his past actions, Summer wishes they could all stay together in Newport and Marissa announces that she is leaving to be with her dad instead of going to Berkeley.   Please tune into next week for a special bonus episode, as the ladies bid a fond farewell to the iconic character, “Marissa Cooper” with a special guest.  …And head over to https://www.kastmedia.com/kastplus to access bonus content from this episode with Michael Cassidy. Leave a message for the OC bitches:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches  Please support our sponsors:  Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps you lower your bills —all in one place. Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://www.rockertmoney.comoc  Magic Spoon has replicated your favorite childhood cereals to taste good, but each serving contains ZERO grams of sugar, 13-14 grams of protein, and 4-5 net grams of carbs. [Note: Honey Nut flavor contains 1g sugar] Head to https://www.magicspoon.com/THEOC to grab a custom bundle of cereal and try the magic for yourself! And be sure to use our promo code THEOC at checkout to save five dollars off your order! Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are nearing the end of season three of The OC and Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are here to break down Episode 24, “The Man of the Year.” They talk about Lucy Hale’s appearance, Marissa’s ode to “Brittany Spears” look, Seth’s trouble with weed and Rachel tries to convince Melinda to do Dancing with the Stars or The Masked Singer!  The Man of the Year Synopsis: Sandy is voted Man of the Year. Meanwhile, Kirsten hits the bottle. Summer tries to write an impulsive wrong. Ryan is blackmailed into stealing a car. Seth burns down his dad's office and Marissa gets Kaitlyn out of trouble. We will be back in January to break down the Season 3 finale of The OC, “The Graduates”.  AND also in January, we have a very special bonus episode for you OC fans, that you won’t want to miss- stay tuned!  Happy Holidays, we love you bitches!  Leave a message for the OC Bitches at https://www.speakpipe.com/OCBitches Please support our sponsors:  There’s no truer way to say “I love you” than by taking care of each other. That’s why this year, the gift of health is all you need. And with Everlywell, you can find thirty plus at-home lab tests, vitamins, supplements, and more for every person on your holiday list.  Go to https://www.everlywell.com/oc to receive 20% off your first at-home lab test.  Caraway’s holiday event has been extended so you can get non-toxic kitchen wares at the best prices! Save up to 20% on ALL Caraway products. Including their internet-famous non-toxic Cookware Set.  Go to https://www.carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off.  Give yourself the ultimate gift of a stress-free holiday with NextEvo Naturals’ fast-absorbing CBD products. NextEvo’s Stress CBD Complex gummies are clinically proven to have 4x better absorption than standard CBD. No other CBD brand can promise that. Go to https://www.nextevo.com/podcast to get up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more. Stressing over what to bring to all of your holiday get-togethers this year? Milk Bar’s got you covered with treats that are always a crowd-pleaser. Because let’s be real, everyone knows dessert is the main event. Milk Bar is the perfect gift for anyone and everyone in your life this holiday season!  And now you can SHIP Milk Bar’s desserts NATIONWIDE, and if you waited last minute and need desserts STAT, they also offer fast - even overnight - NATIONWIDE DELIVERY.  Get $15 dollars off any order of $80 or more when you go to https://www.milkbarstore.com/oc  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lange joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss, Season 3, Episode 23, “The Party Favor,” aka The Goonies themed Senior Prom!  Michael directed this episode so has some great behind-the-scenes moments to share including a hilarious story about Rachel wanting to do Summer’s infamous fall after winning prom queen. They also discuss Ryan and Volchok's epic fight scene and Michael gives us a funny tidbit about a scene he wanted to add at the prom!  The Party Favor synopsis: It’s Harbor's Senior Prom and it definitely  brings out the best and the worst in everyone. Meanwhile, Kirsten grapples on whether to tell Sandy the truth about her falling off the wagon.  Leave the OC, Bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Seasons 1 of 2 of Welcome to the OC, Bitches podcast are only available exclusively on Kast Plus, find out more by going to https://www.kastmedia.com/kastplus Please support our sponsors: Talkspace is mental health care that meets you wherever you are. It simplifies taking care of your therapy and psychiatry needs, because it eliminates the need to commute to appointments, miss time at work or line up childcare in order to attend sessions .As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $100 off of your first month with https://www.Talkspace.com and use code OC to match with a licensed therapist today. Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you.  With over thirty at-home lab tests and high-quality vitamins and supplements, you’ll be able to find the perfect test for you or your loved one. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/oc When you shop at Uncommon Goods you’re supporting artists and small, independent businesses. These fine products are often made in small batches, so shop now before they sell out this holiday season. Get 15% off your next purchase by going to https://www.uncommongoods.com/oc  MasterClass offers classes on a wide variety of topics, all taught by world-class instructors at the top of their fields. Members can explore at their own pace, and each class is supported by downloadable materials, class guides, recipes, or more. MasterClass is accessible on your phone, web, smart TV, and available via audio mode, to listen to classes on the go. This holiday, give the perfect gift of an annual MasterClass membership and get one free! Go to https://www.masterclass.com/oc today.   Santa Baby, it must be a holiday miracle because the sponsors of today’s show, MANSCAPED, are providing the tools your man needs.  Manscaped’s BEST selling product is the Performance Package 4.0 which is at the top of every mans’ wish list this year.  Make sure you hurry to their site to ensure these wild gifts show up before the Holiday Season. And while you’re at it, Get 20% off + free shipping by going to https://www.manscaped.com/THEOC  It’s time to ditch the chemicals with Caraway Home’s non-toxic kitchen ware collections, so you can make healthier cooking a piece of cake.  And Caraway’s holiday event has been extended so you can get non-toxic kitchen wares at the best prices! Visit https://www.caraway.com to get 20% off your  next purchase of non toxic cookware! Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very exciting announcement. We will be giving you more content every single week! We’re recording bonus episodes and releasing all future episodes ad-free as a subscription only on Kast Plus! Also, you’ll have exclusive access to every episode of seasons one and two of Welcome to the OC, Bitches, which are now available exclusively on the subscription. Don’t miss all of this bonus content and ad-free listening. Once you subscribe, you can listen through any podcast app! Find out more by going to kastmedia.com/kastplus, that’s kastmedia.com/k-a-s-t-p-l-u-s ***PLEASE NOTE: Only Season 1 and Season 2 of Welcome to the OC, Bitches podcast are exclusively on Kast Plus. Season 3 of the Welcome to the OC, Bitches podcast will still be available on youtube and all audio platforms, ONLY, ad-free episodes of Season 3 and bonus content episodes will be available on Kast Plus.****  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today as they  break down Season 3, Episode 22, “The College Try.” Rachel and Melinda discuss college visits, the return of Anna and why can’t Seth just tell the truth! The ladies also take a deep dive into Marissa Cooper’s favorite movie, The Sound of Music, and find interesting comparisons to the O.C.   The College Try Synopsis:  Ryan and Marissa arrive at Berkeley, and Summer and Seth visit Brown for freshman orientation weekends where familiar faces from the past resurface. Meanwhile, Kirsten and Sandy reach a breaking point in their relationship. Leave a message for the OC, Bitches: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Season 1 and Season 2 of Welcome to the OC, Bitches is now available on Kast Plus, find out more at https://www.kastmedia.com/kastplus Please support our sponsors:  Give yourself the ultimate gift of a stress-free holiday with NextEvo Naturals’ fast-absorbing CBD products. NextEvo SmartSorb technology delivers CBD to your system in as little as 10 minutes.  Fight holiday stress with NextEvo Naturals Stress CBD Complex gummies featuring ashwagandha clinically proven to reduce stress by 70%. Get up to 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more at https://www.NextEvo.com/podcast, promo code OC. Make it about more than just the holidays this year with the gift of health from Everlywell. Give the gift of nourishing vitamins and supplements and over thirty at-home lab tests like Food Sensitivity and Women’s Health to help your loved ones get further on their health goals. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at https://www.everlywell.com/oc If you want to avoid boring, basic, and bland gifts this year, Uncommon Goods is your secret weapon. Uncommon Goods is here to make your holiday shopping stress-free by scouring the globe for the most remarkable and truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. Whether you’re shopping for your secret Santa or your entire family, Uncommon Goods knows exactly what they want. To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/oc  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor extraordinaire, Jeff Granzow joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss Season 3, Episode 21 “The Dawn Patrol.” Jeff talks about how Norman Buckley mentored him and brought him up in the editing world.  He also discusses how Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage took a shot on him and he has been working with them ever since.  Jeff edited this episode so he gives a unique behind-the-scenes perspective into the episode, it’s definitely one you do not want to miss!  The Dawn Patrol Synopsis:  Ryan heads to Albuquerque to invite his mom to graduation, while Summer tries to figure out why Seth broke up with her.   Julie meddles with Marissa and Volchok's relationship.  And Sandy and Kirsten’s relationship continues to suffer.  Leave the OC Bitches a message, https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches  You can listen to this episode, ad-free on Amazon Music!  Please support our sponsors: With MasterClass, you can learn from the world’s best minds - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.  This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to https://www.masterclass.com/oc  today.  The holidays came early this year ladies! If you’re still not sure what to get the man in your life then look no further than our friends at MANSCAPED™! The leading men’s hygiene brand just launched new products that your man will actually use, including their new shower time favorite - the Body Buffer! It’s time to give the man in your life the gift of smooth balls and a good shower time experience this holiday season. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping at https://www.manscaped.com/THEOC Uncommon Goods is here to make your holiday shopping stress-free by scouring the globe for the most remarkable and truly unique gifts for everyone on your list. Uncommon Goods looks for products that are high quality, unique, and often handmade or made in the US. They have the most meaningful, out-of-the-ordinary gifts anywhere. To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/OC  With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/oc70 and use code oc70 for 70% off plus free shipping! Stressing over what to bring to all of your holiday get-togethers this year? Milk Bar’s got you covered with treats that are always a crowd-pleaser. Because let’s be real, everyone knows dessert is the main event. And now you can SHIP Milk Bar’s desserts NATIONWIDE. Milk Bar is the perfect gift for anyone and everyone in your life this holiday season!  Get $15 dollars off any order of $80 or more when you go to https://www.milkbarstore.com/oc  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices