This week, Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are discussing Season 4, Episode 9, “My Two Dads.” Rachel and Melinda discuss being Team Sandy, Summer and Seth’s dysfunctional engagement storyline, and Kaitlin’s storyline with Chris Brown.  Then later, they are joined by two super fans to answer questions about this episode and their overall experience on The O.C. My Two Dads synopsis:  Seth and Summer each look for a way to call off the wedding. Who will crack first? Ryan's biological father, Frank,  plays the Big-C Card in hopes his son will see him. If you have a question for the OC bitches, leave them a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or via email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com Please support our sponsors: Sometimes people wait until something bad happens to talk to a therapist. Why wait? You can get a therapist through TalkSpace. Therapy can help you shift your perspective, find tools to cope in difficult times, and be a guiding light. As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to https://www.talkspace.com/oc  Power up for springtime with Factor, America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Kit. Get nutritious, chef-prepared meals delivered straight to your door, leaving you time and energy to tackle everything on your to-do list. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/oc50 to get 50% off your first box.  Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram. 

Norman Buckley is back for his last appearance on the podcast to discuss Season 4, Episode 8, “The Earth Girls Are Easy” with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke.  Norman noted that his first appearance on the podcast was S1, Episode 14 “The Countdown,” a New Years Eve episode and his last appearance on the podcast is today’s episode,  which is also about New Years Eve!  A full circle moment!  Norman  feels stylistically this is one of the best episodes he has ever directed and he gives great insight and behind-the-scenes details in relation to this particular episode.  The Earth Girls Are Easy synopsis:   It’s New Years Eve, Seth, Summer, Taylor and Ryan head to Vegas where they encounter aliens, pregnancy tests and a potential marriage proposal!  Meanwhile, Bullit introduces a new accountant Frank who might blow up Julie’s new endeavors at New Match.  If you have a question for the OC bitches, leave them a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or via email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com Please support our sponsors: Typical children’s vitamins are basically candy in disguise — filled with two teaspoons of sugar, unhealthy chemicals, and other gummy junk growing kids should never eat. That’s why Hiya was created — the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/OC. This deal is not available on their regular website. Blissy silk pillowcases are the best ones on the market! They have a ton of different prints and colors and they make great gifts because there's an option for literally anyone (men love them too!). They have over 1.5 million raving fans and you could be next. Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at https://www.blissy.com/THEOC and get an additional 30% off.  If you don’t know Living Proof is powered by MIT science. It was founded by a team of elite university scientists and hair experts that developed products to solve your toughest hair problems. Visit https://www.livingproof.com/theOC and use code THEOC10 to get a free travel size dry shampoo with your purchase of forty-five dollars or more!   Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @norbuck on Instagram    

It’s one of the craziest episodes in The OC history, Season 4, Episode 7, “The Chrismukk-huh?” Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are joined today by not only the writers of the episode, JJ Philibin and John Stephens but drunk Santa himself, Craig Susser pops by as well. Spoiler alert, Craig actually played four different characters in “The Chrismukk-huh”! Craig talks about how he was cast in The OC, he actually plays various characters in Season 3 and appears in two more episodes in Season 4. JJ and John discuss how they came up with the word, “hajoinks” and how much fun they had writing this episode. John also shares a very funny story about writing this episode that involves the late and great, Regis Philbin. The Chrismukk-huh synopsis: Ryan and Taylor both fall off a ladder and are transported to an alternate universe, where we see what life would be really like if Ryan Atwood never came to Newport. If you have a question for the OC Bitches, leave them a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or via email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com Please support our sponsors: Sundays is air-dried dog food made from a short list of human-grade ingredients. Sundays costs 40% less than other healthy dog food brands because Sundays doesn’t waste money shipping frozen packages. Instead they spend on what matters: sourcing the best all-natural ingredients for your pup. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.sundaysfordogs.com/THEOC or use code THEOC at checkout. 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.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! Finally, there is a solution to organizing your fast paced, boss babe lifestyle. With the Weekender bag from BÉIS, gone are the days of having to sacrifice style for function. You’re able to keep track of all your things (hello key leash and laptop sleeve), while also dressing to impress everywhere that you go. Easily transition from day to night, boardroom to bar with BÉIS. Right now, BÉIS is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting https://www.beistravel.com/OC Power up for springtime with Factor, America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Kit. Get nutritious, chef-prepared meals delivered straight to your door, leaving you time and energy to tackle everything on your to-do list. Simply choose your meals and enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals delivered to your door. Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/oc50 and use code oc50 to get 50% off your first box. Blissy silk pillowcases are the best ones on the market! They have a ton of different prints and colors and they make great gifts because there's an option for literally anyone (men love them too!). They have over 1.5 million raving fans and you could be next. Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at https://www.blissy.com/THEOC and get an additional 30% off. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke, @craigsla, and @craigvegan on Instagram.

Michael Lange is back in the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss, Season 4 Episode 6, "The Summer Bummer." This is Michael’s last episode of The OC, he directed and he gives some great insight and behind-the-scenes content from the episode, including a hilarious blooper with Pancakes, the bunny. Rachel also reveals her favorite Gordon Bullit quote that was in this particular episode. The Summer Bummer Synopsis: Summer gets kicked out Brown, thanks to her friend Che. Ryan has fantasies about Taylor after kissing each other. And Kaitlin throws a party at Dr. Robert's house to get even with a popular girl. Leave a message for the OC bitches at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or send an email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com Please support our sponsors: Reliefband is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband that has been CLINICALLY PROVEN to quickly relieve and effectively prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, hangovers, morning sickness, chemotherapy and so much more. We've got an exclusive offer just for WELCOME TO THE OC listeners. If you go to https://www.reliefband.com and use promo code OC you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. If you don’t know, Living Proof is powered by MIT science. It was founded by a team of elite university scientists and hair experts that developed products to solve your toughest hair problems. Visit https://www.livingproof.com/THEOC and use code THEOC10 to get a free travel size dry shampoo with your purchase of forty-five dollars or more! Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes and more, built on organic fruits + vegetables. Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/theoc to get up to forty dollars off your first box. Typical children’s vitamins are basically candy in disguise — filled with two teaspoons of sugar, unhealthy chemicals, and other gummy junk growing kids should never eat. That’s why Hiya was created — the pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/OC. Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram

Brandon Quinn joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss Season 4, Episode 5 “The Sleeping Beauty.” Brandon discusses what iconic TV show made him want to be an actor, and tells a very hilarious story about how he got the role of Spencer Bullit on The OC. The trio also discuss their love for bunny rabbits, and Gary Grubbs aka Gordon Bullit! You can check out Brandon on season 3 of Sweet Magnolias, coming soon to Netflix! The Sleeping Beauty Synopsis: Ryan can't sleep, and a smitten Taylor tries to seduce him by becoming his sleep therapist. Meanwhile, Seth vows not to call Summer, and Kaitlin struggles when Julie has a fling with her tennis instructor Leave the OC Bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or via email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com 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.rocketmoney.com/OC Talkspace can help with any specific challenges you might be facing—it’s the #1 online therapy platform, with licensed therapists in over 40 specialties, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and much more. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to https://www.talkspace.com/OC to ​get $100 off of your first month​ and show your support for the show. Too busy to cook? With Factor, skip the trip to the grocery store, and skip the chopping, prepping, and cleaning up, too. Factor’s fresh, never frozen, meals are ready in just 2 minutes, so all you have to do is heat and enjoy. Head to https://www.factomeals.com/oc50 and use code oc50 to get 50% off your first box. Sundays is air-dried dog food made from a short list of human-grade ingredients and costs 40% less than other healthy dog food brands because Sundays doesn’t waste money shipping frozen packages. Instead they spend on what matters: sourcing the best all-natural ingredients for your pup. We worked out a special deal for our dog-loving listeners. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.sundaysfordogs.com/THEOC or use code THEOC at checkout. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @thebrandonquinn on Instagram.

Norman Buckley returns to the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss Season 4, Episode 4, “The Metamorphosis.” Norman directed this episode so he gives some great insight on the storylines and he also discusses the music choices for this episode. Norman also tells a very funny story about the naked singing Che scene. The Metamorphosis synopsis: Summer soul-searches during a visit from Seth. Taylor pleads for Ryan's help with her marriage. Sandy longs for a guys' night. Julie vows to turn over a new leaf in moving on from Marissa's Death. Leave a message for the OC Bitches at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com 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 THEOC10 to get a free travel size dry shampoo with your purchase of forty-five dollars or more! 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 per serving. 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! BÉIS was created by actress, Shay Mitchell, to make sleek and affordable bags, luggage, and accessories designed to help you travel effortlessly while still looking fashionable. They have thought of everything you could ever want in a piece of luggage…360 degree gliding wheels, a cushioned handle, built-in weight indicator, washable bags for your dirty clothes, and all the interior pockets you need to keep organized. Right now, BÉIS is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting https://www.BEISTRAVEL.com/OC Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to source the best ingredients, freezes them at peak ripeness to lock in flavor and nutrients, and they never use artificial preservatives or ingredients. With nourishing and easy-to-prep options, you never have to think twice about what to eat for your next meal, snack or dessert. Go to https://www.dailyharvest.com/THEOC to get $40 dollars off your first box. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @norbuck on Instagram

Scott Krinsky joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss Season 4, Episode 3, “The Cold Turkey.” Many of you know Scott as Jeff Barnes in the hit TV series, Chuck, but he guested on The O.C. first playing the lovable and much needed comic relief character, Daryll! Scott talks about how he got cast on The OC, and tells a very funny OC joke from his stand-up routine! The trio also talk about Iron Man, spoiler alert for you non-Avengers fans and their favorite food items from Chilis! The Cold Turkey synopsis: As Thanksgiving approaches, Sandy is approached by the fugitive Kevin Volchock to negotiate a surrender for the car accident that unintentionally killed Marissa. Ryan finds out about Sandy's meeting with him, and tries to take advantage to get his revenge against Volchock. Meanwhile, Seth agrees to let Taylor stay at the Cohen house while Kirsten encourages her to face her mother to reveal the truth about her stay in Paris. Also, bad-girl Kaitlin meddles more in the conflict between Julie and Neil to cause more friction between them, while Summer also arrives back in town for Thanksgiving and is not pleased to see Taylor staying with the Cohens. Leave the OC Bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or on email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com/ You can now listen to bonus features as well as Season 1 and Season 2 of the OC, Bitches on Kast Plus that’s https://kast.supportingcast.fm/welcome-to-the-oc-bitches-plus Please support our sponsors: 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 per serving. Head to https://www.magicspoon.com/THEOC 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! 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.rocketmoney.com/oc Sundays is air-dried dog food made from a short list of human-grade ingredients, it’s less messy and Sundays cost 40% less than other healthy dog food brands because Sundays doesn't waste money shipping frozen packages. Instead they spend on what matters: sourcing the best all-natural ingredients for your pup. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDgos.com/THEOC use code THEOC at checkout. 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. Let's Get Deep is (literally) the hottest game for couples that you've probably already seen all over TikTok & Instagram. From the creators of What Do You Meme, Let's Get Deep is so easy and fun to play. And you’re in luck because we have an exclusive offer for our listeners. For a limited time, get 20% off with the code OC when you go to https://www.whatdoyoumeme.com/letsgetdeep Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @scott_krinsky on Instagram

Beloved OC editor Jeff Granzow returns to the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss Season 4, Episode 2, “The Gringos.” The trio discuss why they wish people still use landlines, their love for Wayne’s World, and Jeff breaks down that infamous Seth and Steve-O scene. Melinda shares a funny story about being lost in Mexico! The Gringos Synopsis: Seth and Ryan travel to Mexico to look for Volchok. In Newport, Julie and Kaitlin participate in a clothing drive at Harbor High and Julie realizes that she needs to step up more in Kaitlin’s life. At Brown University, Taylor pays Summer a surprise visit. Leave the OC bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or via email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com Please support our sponsor: 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. Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Schwartz returns to the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss the season 4 opener, “The Avengers.” Josh talks about the season 3 finale, Marissa’s death and the start of season 4. They also discuss the casting of “Che” played by Chris Pratt and Josh also tells a funny story about Adam Brody and the movie, “Looper.” Leave the OC bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches or send them an email at welcometotheocb@gmail.com 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. Getting started is the most important part—there’s no need to wait until something goes wrong in your life to work with a therapist. As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get $100 off of your first month with https://www.talkspace.com/OC Caraway Home’s non-toxic kitchen wares are all designed for the modern home and feature a chemical-free ceramic coating, so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard-to-pronounce compound will leach into your healthy ingredients. Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/OC to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive only for our listeners! No matter what your lifestyle, Factor has the meals to help you live it to the fullest with Keto, Calorie Smart, Vegan + Veggie, and Protein Plus meals on the menu each week. Prepared by chefs and approved by dieticians - each Factor meal has all of the ingredients you need to feel satisfied, all day long. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/oc60 and use code oc60 to get 60% off your first box. Follow @rachebilson, @themelindaclarke and @joshschwartz76 on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dynamic duo, Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno have returned to the pool house to join Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to break down the top moments of Season 3 of The O.C. They discuss how wild season 3 is with a colorful group of characters and moments, including Gus, Johnny, Dean Hess, Charlotte, Volchok, Taylor Townsend’s “end of Summer” comment and does anyone have a moist toilette? You can learn more about Ryan and Mike and their podcasts at https://www.popfilter.com Leave the OC bitches a message, https://www.speakpipe.com 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.rocketmoney.com/oc Sundays is air-dried dog food made from a short list of human-grade ingredients.Sundays contains 90% meat, 10% vegetables, and 0% synthetic nutrients.Dog parents report noticeable health improvements in their pups including softer fur, fresher breath, better poops, and more energy.We worked out a special deal for our dog-loving listeners. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/THEOC or use code THEOC at checkout. Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 welcometotheocb@gmail.com 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today as they break down Season 3, Episode 20, “The Day After Tomorrow.” Rachel tells a story on how she relates to Summer’s character, wanting to follow Seth to Brown as she went through something similar. The ladies also discuss Mexico trips and Norman Buckley sent Melinda some great behind-the-scenes moments from the episode. And then, later Michelle Rubinstein and Ilissa Tenio from the Let’s Talk OC Podcast come on to discuss the episode and ask the ladies a few questions. The Day After Tomorrow synopsis: College acceptance letters arrive, three get in and one didn’t! Ryan and Sadie try to navigate what is next for their relationship, Seth lies to Summer again and Marissa grapples with what to do after high school. Meanwhile, Sandy tries to resolve the conflict with the shady Dr. Griffin and Matt and Taylor throws a bonfire party! Leave the OC, Bitches a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Please support our sponsors: Talkspace offers both therapy and psychiatry from the comfort of your phone- it’s the #1 online therapy platform, with thousands of licensed therapists trained in over 40 specialties. Go to https://www.talkspace.com and use the code OC to get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace. This year, you can prioritize what matters most when you share the gift of health from Everlywell. Choose from at-home lab tests like Food Sensitivity, Women’s Health, or Men’s Health, or vitamins and supplements because love — and health — are all you need. Go to https://www.everlywell.com/oc for 20% off your next at-home lab test. Caraway Home’s non-toxic kitchen wares are all designed for the modern home and feature a chemical-free ceramic coating, so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard-to-pronounce compound will leach into your healthy ingredients. Visit https://www.caraway.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase. Follow @rachelbilson and @themelindaclarke on Instagram and don’t forget to check-out Liss and Michelle’s “Let’s Talk OC” podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocking a “Never Forget” Marissa Cooper t-shirt, Costume Designer, Robin Lewis West joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss, Season 3 Episode 19 “The Secrets and the Lies” Robin joined The OC, season three and discusses how Production Designer and fellow podcast guest, Thomas Fichter helped connect her to The OC team. She also talks about her favorite moments from the show that includes zipping up Summer’s g-string in her Vera Wang prom dress–oops! Robin also chats about how she started out as a Fashion Designer but prefers costume design because she gets to create looks for characters based on their story in the show. **Spoiler Alert** And later, Robin tests Rachel and Melinda’s knowledge by bringing some of The OC characters iconic clothes for them to guess who wore what! If you haven’t finished Season 3 yet, you might want to hold off on this bonus segment! The Secret and the Lies Synopsis: Julie and Dr. Roberts return from their cruise and surprise- they are engaged! Marissa starts to spiral and seeks solace with Volchok which causes a rift between her and Summer. Meanwhile, Kirsten surprises Seth with a night out to an AA meeting, and Sandy's woes with Matt continue when Henry Griffin continues to insist that Sandy fire Matt from Newport Group for dating his daughter AND- Ryan moves on from Marissa and grows closer to Sadie. Leave the OC, Bitches a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches You can now listen to this episode, ad-free on Amazon music! Please support our sponsors: Think your holiday spread is good? It’s time to give thanks to the MANSCAPED™ Performance Package 4.0. -- or as I like to call it, the perfect package for his perfect package! Inside, you’ll find their Lawn Mower® 4.0 trimmer, Weed Whacker ear and nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant, Crop Reviver Toner, Performance Boxer Briefs, and a travel bag to hold your goodies. Get 20% off + free shipping at https://www.manscaped.com/THEOC. Reliefband is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband that has been CLINICALLY PROVEN to quickly relieve and effectively prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, hangovers, morning sickness, chemotherapy and so much more. Go to https://www.reliefband.com and use promo code OC you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee. MasterClass is accessible on your phone, web, or Smart TV — offering classes on a wide variety of topics, all taught by world-class instructors at the top of their fields. Each class is broken out into individual video lessons, usually around 10 minutes long. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to https://www.masterclass.com/oc today! NextEvo Naturals developed SmartSorb technology, clinically proven to help your body absorb CBD four times better than regular CBD oil. Because oil just doesn’t mix with your water-based body. Help fight stress with NextEvo Naturals Stress CBD Complex with ashwagandha, clinically proven to reduce stress by 70%. Get to the root of your stress, go to https://www.nextevo.com and use promo code OC to receive 25% off subscription orders of $40 dollars or more. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and check out Robin’s website at https://robinlewiswest.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad-girl "Jess Sathers" played by Nikki Griffin is in the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss Season 3, Episode 18, “The Undertow.” Nikki discusses getting the role of “Jess” and when she decided that acting wasn’t for her and that she now prefers to work behind the scenes. Nikki also talks about filming the infamous pool scene in Season 2 and how she was brought back for Season 3 to help push the Trey/Ryan storyline along. The Undertow Synopsis: Jess returns with news about Trey. Kirsten helps Ryan confront his savior complex. Seth and Summer receive sex counseling from Taylor. Leave a message for the OC, Bitches: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitches Please support our sponsors: Caraway Home’s non-toxic kitchen wares are all designed for the modern home and feature a chemical-free ceramic coating, so food can be prepared with peace of mind that no hard-to-pronounce compound will leach into your healthy ingredients. Visit https://www.carawayhome.com to take advantage of their Cyber Season Event and score up to 20% off your next purchase of non-toxic kitchenware. This deal won’t last long, shop all their incredible products for up to 20% off this holiday season. Take action today for a healthier tomorrow with Everlywell. Their at-home lab tests and vitamins and supplements can help you get the knowledge and support you need, so you can become a healthier you. Go to https://www.everlywell.com/oc for 20% off your next at-home lab test. The Manscape Performance Package gives all the items your man needs to stay well-groomed, you’ll find their Lawn Mower® 4.0 trimmer, Weed Whacker ear and nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant, Crop Reviver Toner, Performance Boxer Briefs, and a travel bag to hold your goodies. Go to https://www.manscaped.com/theoc to get 20% off plus free shipping. Follow @rachelbilson, @themelindaclarke and @nikki_griffin on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.