Beyond the OC (Welcome to 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. 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!

Episodes

Merry Crismukkah! It's #33 The Strip With Jeff Granzow! The Final episode!

December 26, 2024 • 59 mins

Merry Chrismukkah!! I hope you are all having a marvelous holiday time however you celebrate! Get your Yamaclauses on! (Yes I mispronounced it in the Intro) It’s #33 in our count down, The Strip with editor Jeff Granzow. Last time we talked with Adam Brody and had a great conversation but we did not talk about the episode too much like we do here, so enjoy! Also, I have an announcement. This episode is the final episode of Beyond T...

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Peter Gallagher and his new Broadway play, Left On Tenth! A Beyond The OC Interview.

November 14, 2024 • 71 mins

"Enjoy this Beyond The OC interview with Peter Gallagher! Recorded in person at the iconic Algonquin Hotel in NYC, Peter and I sat down to talk about his new play, Left on Tenth, written by Delia Ephron, as well as his remarkable career. To watch the interview, visit our YouTube channel, Beyond the OC Podcast. If you'd like to see Left on Tenth, tickets are available at Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. For more details,...

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#35 in our countdown! S1EP12 The Secret With Norman Buckley

October 31, 2024 • 89 mins

The OC Rewind #35 is S1Ep12, The Secret. Here to discuss is one of our favorite podcast guests, friend and passionate director, Norman Buckley. Norman started as an editor working in the industry as an assistant editor on the Oscar-nominated films TENDER MERCIES and PLACES IN THE HEART. After editing the pilot episode of THE OC in 2003, he began his directing career by helming six episodes of that series. He has gone on to direct o...

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Rosalind Chao and #36, The Shape Of Things To Come!

October 17, 2024 • 76 mins

Our special guest today is Rosalind Chao. You all know her as Dr Kim, routinely helping Ryan and Marissa out of trouble, but we go way BEYOND THE OC in our conversation with Rosalind. She has 140 professional acting credits that began in 1970. From MASH, Star Trek, The Joy Luck Club and What Dreams May Come (two of my favorites) to the recent Mulan, Sweet Tooth and 3 Body Problem, Rosalind has continued to entertain us with her fea...

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#37 S4Ep6 The Summer Bummer with Lovell Holder!

October 3, 2024 • 82 mins

Welcome to #37 in our countdown The Summer Bummer S4Ep6! Today, joining us is a true OC fan and a new friend of mine. Lovell Holder is an award winning Film producer, writer, actor and director. He produced the feature films Peak Season, Midday Black Midnight Blue, The End of Us, Working Man, Some Freaks, and Loserville (which he also directed). He recently completed production on the feature film adaptation of the play Lavender Me...

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#38 Casting Director Patrick Rush S3Ep4 The Last Waltz

September 19, 2024 • 78 mins

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 ...

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Amanda Righetti-A Beyond The OC Interview

September 5, 2024 • 73 mins

"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 sh...

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#39 The Gamble-With Tate Donovan!

August 22, 2024 • 67 mins

The episode kicks off with Sandy visiting Ryan in juvie again—déjà vu from the pilot. The arson charges have been dropped but Ryan is stayin due to that whole “stole a car” thing. Cranky, grounded Seth tries to sneak off to visit him, dragging Kirsten along since she can't endure The Real Newpsies Of Newport gals planning Casino Night anymore. In juvie, Ryan defends Kirsten from a “flirty” inmate so back home, Sandy finds Ryan and ...

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OC Rewind: 40th - The Blaze of Glory (S2E16)

August 8, 2024 • 71 mins

Melinda a CG are joined by super fan and actor Alessandra Fabiani for an in-depth, fun discussion about ep 2.16, The Blaze Of Glory. In this ep, Ryan and Seth channel Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" with their meta musings on Season 1 versus Season 2 of The O.C. Seth’s love for meddling lights up like a blaze, pushing Ryan to rekindle flames with Marissa at the Spring Pep Rally. Meanwhile, Sandy's got his own "Livin' on a Pra...

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Autumn Reeser - A "Beyond The OC" Interview

July 25, 2024 • 82 mins

You may know her as Taylor Townsend, the manipulative and conniving antagonist who later won us over on The OC, but behind the scenes there is so much more to the actor who portrayed one of the most memorable characters in Newport Beach. In this conversation, with the beautiful and talented Autumn Reeser, we go Beyond The OC! Join Melinda and CG for an enlightening conversation with Autumn as they discuss challenges, joys and lesso...

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OC Rewind: 41st - The Way We Were (S2E02)

July 11, 2024 • 70 mins

Seth: We could not go, Ryan: Can't not go, Seth: We can so not go! Seth: oh my god, Summer: oh my god, Ryan: oh my god , Marissa: (happy) oh my god! (runs to them) Ryan!- Just a few of some of the most memorable quotes from The Way We Were! #41 in our countdown. The boys are back from Chino and Portland but can they ever go back to "The Way We Were"? Was the way they were good or actually not so good? Join us for the discussion! Pl...

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OC Rewind: 42nd - The Perfect Storm (S3E05)

June 27, 2024 • 46 mins

Ahoy, mateys! Picture this: young Ryan Atwood, stuck in the posh port of Newport Beach, ready to swap schoolbooks for a sailor's life, thanks to that scallywag Dean Hess branding him a brute. Meanwhile, Kirsten’s whipping up a breakfast so fancy it’d make Blackbeard blush, but the lads abandon it faster than a pirate fleeing a bath. Summer, crafty as a sea fox, plots against Taylor and Hess, turning their secret tryst into a shipwr...

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OC Rewind: 43rd - The Telenovela (S1E20)

June 20, 2024 • 62 mins

It's #43 in our countdown with Special guest OC writer Cory Martin! This episode is aptly entitled The Telenovela. Ryan and Marissa awkwardly try to be "just friends" post-breakup, but things get spicy when Theresa shows up with a secret engagement ring and a whole lot of baggage. Seth is done with Summer's undercover lover act and stages an over-the-top declaration, turning their love life into a public spectacle worthy of Telemun...

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OC Rewind: 44th - The Sister Act (S3E12)

June 13, 2024 • 69 mins

Trouble rolls into town like a rogue wave when Kaitlin Cooper decides to grace Newport with her presence fresh from boarding school. She's not just a chip off the old block, she's carving own path in the devious department, much like dear old mom Julie. 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 you...

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OC Rewind: 45th - The Lonely Hearts Club (S2E12)

June 6, 2024 • 67 mins

Enjoy this early release of #45, exclusive on Patreon! CG is heated up on this one!! "Love is in the air, Upper O.C. Side, as Valentine's Day rolls into town. But not everyone's sipping champagne and exchanging chocolates. Sandy's on a quest to smooth things over with Kirsten after his dealings with Rebecca. Meanwhile, Seth, Summer, and Zach hit the road to San Diego, not just for comic book pitches but for Seth's plan on winning b...

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OC Rewind: 46th - The Earth Girls Are Easy (S4E08)

May 30, 2024 • 61 mins

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 t...

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OC Rewind: 47th - The Safe Harbor (S3E11)

May 23, 2024 • 68 mins

As the final days of winter break trickle away, our band of reluctant Atomic County heroes begrudgingly convene at the Bait Shop for one last taste of freedom before the grip of their final high school semester reclaims them. They are determined to “Free Marissa” from the clutches of Newport Union and thrust her back into the manufactured utopia of Harbor High to “Graduate. In the midst of this teenage turmoil, Julie and Neil stumb...

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OC Rewind: 48th - The Journey (S3E17)

May 16, 2024 • 71 mins

"Paint The Silence" for this episode cause it has ALL the feels! As Ryan turns 18 and Seth is determined to throw him a party that helps him remember and celebrate his "Journey". Marissa is struggling but finding support in the least likely place. CG and Melinda get into the best moments and are joined by a special guest-Java Doodles! Follow @themelindaclarke and @cgmir on Instagram. Stay tuned to Reddit r/theOC, the Beyond the OC...

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OC Rewind: 49th - The Return of the Nana (S2E21)

May 9, 2024 • 77 mins

While the boys visit The Nana in Miami and get into some trouble, Marissa and Trey hang out back in Newport with some disastrous results. It is a difficult one to even discuss but a very important conversation. 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. L...

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OC Rewind: 50th - The Goodbye Girl (S1E21)

May 2, 2024 • 70 mins

This week Melinda and CG kick off Beyond the OC with their OC Rewind deep dive into the fan's 50th favorite episode, The Goodbye Girl. After a quick overview of storylines, they look in-depth into the Seth and Anna storyline, answering fan questions and analyzing that entire plot line. Follow @themelindaclarke and @cgmir on Instagram. Stay tuned to Reddit r/theOC, the Beyond the OC YouTube channel and Melinda and CG's Instagrams ...

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Peter Gallagher and his new Broadway play, Left On Tenth! A Beyond The OC Interview.

#35 in our countdown! S1EP12 The Secret With Norman Buckley

Rosalind Chao and #36, The Shape Of Things To Come!

#37 S4Ep6 The Summer Bummer with Lovell Holder!

#38 Casting Director Patrick Rush S3Ep4 The Last Waltz

Amanda Righetti-A Beyond The OC Interview

#39 The Gamble-With Tate Donovan!

OC Rewind: 40th - The Blaze of Glory (S2E16)

Autumn Reeser - A "Beyond The OC" Interview

OC Rewind: 41st - The Way We Were (S2E02)

OC Rewind: 42nd - The Perfect Storm (S3E05)

OC Rewind: 43rd - The Telenovela (S1E20)

OC Rewind: 44th - The Sister Act (S3E12)

OC Rewind: 45th - The Lonely Hearts Club (S2E12)

OC Rewind: 46th - The Earth Girls Are Easy (S4E08)

OC Rewind: 47th - The Safe Harbor (S3E11)

OC Rewind: 48th - The Journey (S3E17)

OC Rewind: 49th - The Return of the Nana (S2E21)

OC Rewind: 50th - The Goodbye Girl (S1E21)

Popular Podcasts

Merry Crismukkah! It's #33 The Strip With Jeff Granzow! The Final episode!

Peter Gallagher and his new Broadway play, Left On Tenth! A Beyond The OC Interview.