Welcome to the OC, Bitches‪!‬ Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke

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!
 
 
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Hey OC Bitches! Do you loved the first season of Survivor: Borneo? Well so did Melinda and her daughter CG, they broke down season 1 and today's episode features runner-up, Kelly Wigglesworth. Enjoy this sneak peek for our OC fans then head over to Melinda's feed to hear the entire episode OR you can watch it on YouTube!
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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. 


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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…
 
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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.
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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.  
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