This spinoff podcast is your ultimate fan destination! "Beyond The OC" isn't just about rehashing the past; it's about celebrating it in new ways! My co-host, and daughter, CG and I will not only be reminiscing about the show, but we're also inviting YOU to join us in shaping the content. Ever felt like a scene or moment deserved more attention? We're here to explore those hidden gems suggested by fans like you. It's a community-driven journey into the heart of the series! To start we are going to count down your favorite top 50 eps and along the way we will be bringing back some of your favorite OC stars and others to find out what they have been up to Beyond the OC.
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#38 Casting Director Patrick Rush S3Ep4 The Last Waltz
Thursday, September 19, 2024 âą Duration 01:18:15
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, Dawsonâs Creek, Chuck, Runaways and so many more! If you havenât heard, I suggest you listen to Patrickâs 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! Heâs hilarious and so entertaining. Welcome back Patrick!
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Amanda Righetti-A Beyond The OC Interview
Thursday, September 5, 2024 âą Duration 01:13:48
"Today, CG and Melinda excited to welcome Amanda Righetti, for a Beyond The OC interview. Our talented friend got her start as Kikiâs lil trouble making sis, Hailey Nichol, and went on to shows like The Mentalist, Reunion, Colony. Sheâs also made her mark in films like Friday the 13th and Far Heaven. Her new movie Reagan is in theaters now. She plays Ronald Reaganâs 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!"
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OC Rewind: 46th - The Earth Girls Are Easy (S4E08)
Thursday, May 30, 2024 âą Duration 01:01:51
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!
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Bonus Episode: Mischa Barton
Season 3
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 âą Duration 01:23:04
Mischa Barton joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in a special bonus episode of Welcome to the OC, Bitches!Â
The ladies breaks down the top Marissa Cooper moments and of course talk Marissaâs 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.Â
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Head over to Kast Plus to get more bonus content from this episode with Mischa Barton and the Michael Cassidyâs 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!Â
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The Graduates with Michael Cassidy
Season 3 · Episode 25
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 âą Duration 01:14:16
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, âThe Graduatesâ
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 Dawnâs pronunciation of Kirstenâs name, and a possible connection between The Handmaid's Tale and The OC.  Â
The Graduates Synopsis: Itâs graduation day for the core four, Ryanâs 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. Â
Please tune into next week for a special bonus episode, as the ladies bid a fond farewell to the iconic character, âMarissa Cooperâ with a special guest. âŠAnd head over to https://www.kastmedia.com/kastplus to access bonus content from this episode with Michael Cassidy.
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The Man of the Year
Season 3 · Episode 24
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 âą Duration 01:04:44
We are nearing the end of season three of The OC and Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are here to break down Episode 24, âThe Man of the Year.â
They talk about Lucy Haleâs appearance, Marissaâs ode to âBrittany Spearsâ look, Sethâs trouble with weed and Rachel tries to convince Melinda to do Dancing with the Stars or The Masked Singer!Â
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, âThe Graduatesâ. AND also in January, we have a very special bonus episode for you OC fans, that you wonât want to miss- stay tuned! Happy Holidays, we love you bitches!Â
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The Party Favor with Michael Lange
Season 3 · Episode 23
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 âą Duration 59:16
Michael Lange joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss, Season 3, Episode 23, âThe Party Favor,â aka The Goonies themed Senior Prom!Â
Michael directed this episode so has some great behind-the-scenes moments to share including a hilarious story about Rachel wanting to do Summerâs 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!Â
The Party Favor synopsis: Itâs 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.Â
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Introducing Kast Plus!
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 âą Duration 01:59
We have a very exciting announcement. We will be giving you more content every single week! Weâre recording bonus episodes and releasing all future episodes ad-free as a subscription only on Kast Plus! Also, youâll 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.
Donât 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, thatâs 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.****Â
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The College Try
Season 3 · Episode 22
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 âą Duration 50:01
Itâs just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today as they break down Season 3, Episode 22, âThe College Try.â
Rachel and Melinda discuss college visits, the return of Anna and why canât Seth just tell the truth! The ladies also take a deep dive into Marissa Cooperâs favorite movie, The Sound of Music, and find interesting comparisons to the O.C. Â
The College Try Synopsis:Â 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.
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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 youâre 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/ocÂ
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The Dawn Patrol with Jeff Granzow
Season 3 · Episode 21
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 âą Duration 01:04:10
Editor extraordinaire, Jeff Granzow joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss Season 3, Episode 21 âThe Dawn Patrol.â
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, itâs definitely one you do not want to miss!Â
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 Kirstenâs relationship continues to suffer.Â
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