Today, fan favorite Michael Cassidy joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to answer your fan questions in a never before seen bonus content that we wanted to share with our dedicated OC fans, Merry Christmasakuh! If you’re not already, make sure you’re subscribed to the old feed, now known as Beyond the OC, and find us on a brand new YouTube feed called Beyond the OC, and look out for brand new episodes launching in January! New episodes will be premiering in January! Vote for your favorite OC episode here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qVyZ6NukRxCPqrPpmnVN8LJTJUr6CSkF51ayjOGkgGA/edit Follow @themelindaclarke, @rachelbilson and @michaelcassidyactor on Instagram

Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)

Special Bonus Episode: Q&A Session with Michael Cassidy

Welcome to Beyond the OC- 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. New episodes will be premiering in January but until then we will be dropping EXCLUSIVE Welcome to the OC, Bitches content! This week, Rachel Bilson and I did a special question and answer zoom session with our Patreon fans back in June when we wrapped the podcast that we wanted to share all with you and thank you for your continued support for The OC! Merry Christmasakuh! If you’re not already, make sure you’re subscribed to the old feed, now known as Beyond the OC, and find us on a brand new YouTube feed called Beyond the OC, and look out for brand new episodes launching in January! Vote for your favorite OC episode here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qVyZ6NukRxCPqrPpmnVN8LJTJUr6CSkF51ayjOGkgGA/edit Please support our sponsor: Get 20% off with free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com, and use code OC20. Say Ho Ho Ho to a well groomed mistletoe with Manscaped. Follow @themelindaclarke and @rachelbilson on Instagram

Special Bonus Episode: Q&A Session with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke

“Beyond The OC" takes you on a new journey into our beloved show. Hosted by Melinda Clarke and her daughter CG Mirich, this fan-centric spinoff podcast invites you to shape the content alongside us. We're exploring hidden gems suggested by fans, not just reminiscing, but crafting a community-driven journey into the series. Join us to celebrate the top 50 episodes chosen by fan input, alongside special guests that you’re definitely going to recognize, including original cast, crew, and industry experts from various shows. Delve into their behind-the-scenes stories, gaining fresh perspectives on The OC and the wider entertainment industry—taking you BEYOND The OC! Vote for your favorite episodes here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qVyZ6NukRxCPqrPpmnVN8LJTJUr6CSkF51ayjOGkgGA/edit Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHIQ2RXefkvj71cDOYDDIQ  

Announcing Beyond The OC with Melinda Clarke

Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are back with more additional bonus content for our OC Fans.  Joining us today, is Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage to discuss the release of the book, Welcome to the OC, written by legendary tv critic Alan Sepinwall, Josh and Stephanie! Josh and Stephanie discuss with us how the book came about and go deeper into some of the topics that come up in the book. This is definitely a MUST listen for fans of The O.C.   Lastly, we have an exclusive offer for our podcast listeners, https://www.hc.com/welcometotheoc and buy the book from HarperCollins. Enter the code The OC for free shipping and 15% off at check-out!   Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @joshschwartz76 on Instagram   

Special Bonus Episode of The OC with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage

Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are back on the OC Main feed with some additional bonus content just in time for Chrismukkah!       Not only are we back to celebrate our 20th anniversary of the show, but also the book release of Welcome to the OC, written by legendary tv critic Alan Sepinwall and our captains, creator, Josh Schwartz and executive producer Stephanie Savage– that is on-sale now!!     Today's episode features our in-depth interview with Alan Sepinwall. Hear about how he came to write the Welcome to the OC book and what he uncovered while writing, a must watch or listen!     Lastly, we have an exclusive offer for our podcast listeners, https://www.hc.com/welcometotheoc and buy the book from HarperCollins.   Enter the code The OC for free shipping and 15% off at check-out!     Please give @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @sepinwall a follow on Instagram.     Please support our sponsor:  Ladies, give your man the gift of Manscaped this holiday season. Go to https://www.manscaped.com and use code OC20 for 20% off and free shipping.  

Special Bonus Episode of Welcome to the OC, Bitches with Alan Sepinwall

It’s a special bonus episode! Superfans Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno, of the OC Disorder podcast join Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the clubhouse to discuss the top moments from season 2 of The O.C.  Hear what they chose at the top moments of season 2 were and what top out as their favorite, was it Marissa throwing patio furniture in the pool or Spider-Man kiss? Ryan and Mike also discuss their favorite characters, and how much impact The O.C had on pop culture. The tables are turned later on when Ryan and Mike ask Rachel and Melinda some burning O.C. fan questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BONUS: The Best Moments of Season 2

It’s a special bonus episode with screenwriter, producer, and comic book creator, Allan Heinberg, joining Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house. Hear about Allan’s start in writing/acting and how he came to be a writer on the OC. Allan also talks about what it's like to be in a writer's room, some of his favorite on-screen and off-screen moments from the OC, and what exactly is in the Seth Cohen starter pack. He also discusses how he got his start in comic books and the path to writing the Wonder Woman feature film. Also, hear some great Sex and the City trivia, a Grey’s Anatomy easter egg on the OC that no one knew about, and what exactly is the naked man test…   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All things O.C. with Allan Heinberg

Disclaimer: ***Hey everyone, this episode had some sound issues when we were recording, but still an enjoyable listen- thanks for being accommodating and listening to us every week!*** Logan Marshall-Green joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the clubhouse to discuss Season 2, Episode 24, “The Dearly Beloved.”  Logan talks about his theater background and how he and Ben Mckenzie actually met on a play, “Blue Bird” prior to The O.C. Logan answers fan questions, discusses the role of Trey, and of course the “Dear Sister” SNL parody skit of The O.C season 2 finale. Josh Schwartz also makes a surprise appearance and talks, Imogen Heap, how massive the Marissa and Trey scene really was and gives amazing behind-the-scenes details on some of your favorite scenes in the finale. This is definitely one episode you don’t want to miss! **Trigger Warning:  This episode contains sensitive material containing sexual assault, if want to skip ahead please avoid listening/viewing from 40:00 mins through 42:00 and again at 1:19:12 through 1:19:58 of the podcast. Help is always available for anyone struggling with the trauma of sexual assault, RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and offers help to survivors, if you need to speak to someone, you can call their hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. **  The Dearly Beloved Synopsis: Kirsten hits rock bottom after Caleb's funeral, prompting Sandy to stage an intervention Jimmy Cooper returns to Newport to renew ties with a mourning Julie. Jess convinces Trey into participating in a drug deal that turns into a shootout at the Bait Shop nightclub. And, Ryan learns the truth about what happened between Trey and Marissa, leading to an epic confrontation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dearly Beloved with Logan Marshall-Green

Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are back with Michael Cassidy to continue their discussion of Season 2, Episode 23, The O.Sea.   Melinda gives us some behind-the-scenes scoop on filming the infamous pool scene and Caleb’s death scene. Michael and Rachel discuss their funniest behind-the-scenes moment from this episode and yes, it’s almost as funny as the vespa scene. They also discuss Coldplay's big hit, “Fix You” and of course, George Lucas!  **Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive material containing sexual assault, if want to skip ahead please avoid listening/viewing from 21:00 through 24:45 of the podcast. Help is always available for anyone struggling with the trauma of sexual assault, RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and offers help to survivors, if you need to speak to someone, you can call their hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. **  The O.Sea synopsis: Zach and Seth are faced with a challenging dilemma that falls on the same night, who should take Summer to prom and who should go and meet George Lucas to discuss the publishing of their graphic novel. Ryan, suspicious of Trey and Marissa's odd behavior, tries to piece together what happened to them while he was in Miami. Meanwhile, Sandy takes extreme measures to help a recovering Kirsten. And to avoid going broke, Julie decides to poison Caleb but it takes a surprising turn.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The O.Sea Part 2 with Michael Cassidy

Our favorite golden retriever is back… and he is even sporting red hair! Michael Cassidy returns to the clubhouse with Rachel and Melinda to discuss the very popular season 2, episode 23, The O.Sea. There is a lot to unpack in this episode, so we broke it up into two parts! Hear about Michael’s interesting theory about this episode and it has to do with mermaids and the Flintstones. Also hear about Melinda, Rachel, and Michael’s personal prom experiences. And Michael gives us some behind-the-scenes scoop/coping technique on working with Adam Brody and his hilarious improvs.    Tune in next week as they share more memories from the O.Sea as well as never before discussed moments from their time on The O.C. The O.Sea synopsis: Zach and Seth are faced with a challenging dilemma that falls on the same night, who should take Summer to prom and who should go and meet George Lucas to discuss the publishing of their graphic novel. Ryan, suspicious of Trey and Marissa's odd behavior, tries to piece together what happened to them while he was in Miami. Meanwhile, Sandy takes extreme measures to help a recovering Kirsten. And to avoid going broke, Julie decides to poison Caleb but it takes a surprising turn.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The O.Sea Part 1 with Michael Cassidy

This week, Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are joined by Marguerite Moreau who played Summer’s rival, Reed Carlson, to discuss season 2, episode 22, “The Showdown.” Marguerite discusses how she got into acting and talks about being in one of Rachel’s favorite films, “Wet Hot American Summer.” Hear about all the O.C. behind-the-scenes fun they had when they shot the graphic novel launch party with Adam and Michael. And Marguerite tells the ladies what it was like to work with *spoiler alert for next episode* George Lucas! And just how vastly different is the OC from Marguerite’s hometown, Newport Beach...she and Melinda discuss!  The Showdown Synopsis: Marissa is reeling from being nearly raped by Trey and is refusing to tell Ryan, who is starting to get suspicious about what happened while he was in Miami. Seth and Zach have declared war over Summer’s affections. Meanwhile, Sandy confronts Kirsten about her very apparent drinking problem, and Caleb hands over divorce papers to Julie.   **Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive material containing sexual assault, if want to skip ahead please avoid listening/viewing from 37:00 through 47:02 of the podcast. Help is always available for anyone struggling with the trauma of sexual assault, RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and offers help to survivors, if you need to speak to someone, you can call their hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. **  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Showdown with Marguerite Moreau

It’s a Hart of Dixie Reunion, Jaime King joins Rachel Bilson in the clubhouse and Melinda Clarke from Puerto Rico to discuss season 2, episode 21, The Return of The Nana. Hear about Melinda’s love for Lindsay Wagner and how it connects to Jaime King’s name. The ladies also discuss motherhood while working and how much Jaime loves doing southern accents. For you Hart of Dixie fans, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! The Return of the Nana Synopsis: Sandy, Seth, and Ryan travel to Miami, Florida to visit Sandy's mother, Nana, after she tells Sandy she is engaged to a much younger man. Back in Newport, Marissa helps Trey find work and Trey misinterprets Marissa’s friendly gestures as a sexual advance. Zach invites Summer over for an Italian-themed dinner and Kirsten, unable to go to Miami with Sandy, is left on her own to deal with her feelings for Carter. **Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive material containing sexual assault, if you want to skip ahead please avoid listening/viewing from 41:49 through 46:02 of the podcast. Help is always available for anyone struggling with the trauma of sexual assault, RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and offers help to survivors, if you need to speak to someone, you can call their hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Return of the Nana with Jaime King

Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are joined by Mr. Rocketeer himself, Billy Campbell, all the way from Norway! Billy talks about his passion for sailing, his favorite scenes from the episode, and how he talked his way into letting the character, Carter Buckely, have a beard. The O.C Confidential Synopsis: Sandy, Ryan, and Seth devise a plan to save Trey from going to jail after he took the fall for supplying drugs at his birthday party. Kirsten and Carter grow closer as they take a trip to Featherbrook’s winery for a wine tasting party. Seth, Summer, and Zach attend a party to discuss their upcoming graphic novel and Caleb returns from his trip questioning his marriage to Julie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The O.C. Confidential with Billy Campbell

It’s just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, hanging at the pool house this week discussing S2 Episode 19, “The Rager.” The hosts break down the episode, discussing lava lamps, Seth's unfavorable behavior and a "Julie" style firearm. Melinda shares the story behind Julie’s porn name. Rachel quizzes Melinda on her favorite 80's ballads in a very funny, “Name That Tune” segment. And lastly, they discuss their high school ragers while growing up. What were your high school parties like? Sound off in the comments below! The Rager Synopsis: Marissa, is determined to help Trey and Ryan repair their relationship and offers to throw a birthday party for Trey at the Cooper-Nichol mansion that turns out to be a rager with one girl OD'ing and almost drowning. Seth and Zach meet their new potential editor, Reed, for the graphic novel and are both smitten which gets Seth in trouble from both Summer and Zach. Sandy is enjoying his friendship with Carter and wants to set him up on a date with a friend, leaving a confused Kirsten. Also, Julie returns from her trip early and is on edge. She meets up with her blackmailer Lance and they reconnect over some memories and gain a new perspective on the future of her marriage to Caleb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rager with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke

Norman Buckley returns with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss his directorial debut on The O.C, season 2, episode 18, “The Risky Business”. Norman gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how he directed the episode. Hear about all the Risky Business throwbacks in the episode and how they shot the iconic “egg” throwing scene. And the trio also discusses their favorite character arcs for season two and just how many bedrooms does the Cohen house have? The Risky Business Synopsis: Sandy reluctantly agrees to serve as a host at an OC hybrid yard sale to help out Kirsten. Marissa moves in with the Cohens for a week while Julie and Caleb are traveling which makes for some awkward encounters for her and Ryan. Trey, with the help of Marissa, wants to move into Alex’s old apartment but can’t come up with the money. To prove that he is self-dependent, Trey decides to steal a very risky exhibit, when Ryan finds out he and Seth go on a mission to recover it before anyone finds out. Carter renews Seth and Zach's comic book dream, much to the annoyance of Summer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Risky Business with Norman Buckley

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. Please go to the link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qVyZ6NukRxCPqrPpmnVN8LJTJUr6CSkF51ayjOGkgGA/edit or email us at beyondtheoc@gmail.com and vote for your favorite episodes!

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Beyond the OC (Welcome to the OC)

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