The OC, Again
by Alex Steed
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The Disconnect (S3E9) In which Summer is quantifiably smarter than Seth
May 4, 2026
1h 28m 22s
The Game Plan (S3E8) Johnny Danger and Ryan Fists
Apr 27, 2026
1h 05m 01s
The Anger Management (S3E7) What kind of car does Officer Big Mac drive?
Apr 20, 2026
1h 24m 38s
The Swells (S3E6) In which the gang gets taken hostage for school credit.
Apr 16, 2026
1h 15m 21s
"The Perfect Storm" (S3E5) In which the gang uses a Sidekick to Catch a Predator
Mar 10, 2026
1h 15m 28s
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| 5/4/26 | The Disconnect (S3E9) In which Summer is quantifiably smarter than Seth | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Disconnect, the 9th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Here's the first TV lesbian kiss article we mention in the episode. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online he... | 1h 28m 22s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | The Game Plan (S3E8) Johnny Danger and Ryan Fists | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Game Plan, the 8th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are ... | 1h 05m 01s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | The Anger Management (S3E7) What kind of car does Officer Big Mac drive? | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Anger Management, the 7th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, Y... | 1h 24m 38s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | The Swells (S3E6) In which the gang gets taken hostage for school credit. | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Swells, the 6th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Goo... | 1h 15m 21s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | "The Perfect Storm" (S3E5) In which the gang uses a Sidekick to Catch a Predator | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Perfect Storm, the 5th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You ... | 1h 15m 28s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | "The Last Waltz" (S3E4) Don't do angel dust | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Last Waltz, the 4th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are... | 1h 17m 43s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | "The End of Innocence" (S3E3) Jimmy gets his head kicked in down by the docks | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The End of Innocence, the 3rd episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, Y... | 1h 11m 56s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | "The Shape of Things to Come" (S3E2) This dean has a super punchable face. | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Shape of Things to Come, the 2nd episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Junie's medical fund! https://gofund.me/f4e31064c Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https:/... | 1h 01m 54s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | "The Aftermath" (S3E1) Seth makes a dirty joke. | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Aftermath, the 1st episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are ... | 1h 11m 43s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | "The Dearly Beloved" (S2E24) mmm whatcha say | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Dearly Beloved, the 24th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, Yo... | 1h 21m 40s | ||||||
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| 1/19/26 | "The O.Sea" (S2E23) What if Thee Oh Sees were named after this episode? | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The The O.Sea, the 23rd episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-strati... | 1h 19m 36s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | "The Showdown" (S2E22) This is our Nedisode. | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Showdown, the 22nd episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Also! We're joined by Ned Brower of Rooney! Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/bo... | 1h 16m 02s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | "The Return of the Nana" (S2E21) Kiki and Carter sitting in a tree... | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Return of the Nana, the 21st episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-ni... | 1h 13m 26s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | "The OC Confidential" (S2E20) This is the Deathcab episode! | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The OC Confidential, the 20th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-... | 1h 08m 15s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | "The Rager" (S2E19) Surfer Bros is the Trapper John, MD of the OC-iverse | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Rager, the 19th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Goo... | 1h 19m 28s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | "The Risky Business" (S2E18) Why are all cartoon cats portrayed as scumbags? | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Risky Business, the 18th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, Yo... | 1h 25m 06s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | "The Brothers Grim" (S2E17) Welcome to the OC, Trey! | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Brothers Grim, the 17th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed Sandy Cohen: Beach Law https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a You ca... | 1h 19m 25s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | "The Blaze of Glory" (S2E16) So long, Alex (Olivia Wilde) | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Blaze of Glory, the 16th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed Sandy Cohen: Beach Law https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a You c... | 1h 21m 06s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | "The Mallipsode" (S2E15) Julie Cooper is a homunculus of lifestyle ideas. | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Mallipsode, the 15th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed Sandy Cohen: Beach Law https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a You can f... | 1h 38m 26s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | "The Rainy Day Women" (S2E14) We can't wait for the Travis Barker Hotdog Dick 5K! | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Rainy Day Women, the 14th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed Sandy Cohen: Beach Law https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a You ... | 1h 20m 34s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | The Father Knows Best (S2E13) The outercourse of it all | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Father Knows Best, the 13th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed Sandy Cohen: Beach Law https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a Yo... | 1h 29m 38s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | The Lonely Hearts Club (S2E12) Did big Mad Libs pay for this episode? | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Lonely Hearts Club, the 12th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.co... | 1h 30m 12s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | The Second Chance (S2E11) In which we try to wish the Luis Guzmánaissance into existence | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Second chance, the 11th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you... | 1h 16m 32s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | The Accomplice (S2E10) Jealous Jeffrey Jean Jorgan is in Jail | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Accomplice, the 10th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-ar... | 1h 26m 04s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | The Ex-Factor (S2E9) "There's a little microphone on their butts." | In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Ex-Factor, the 9th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-dad-rock-that-made-me-a-woman-niko-stratis/21762522 You can find Alex online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-... | 1h 43m 38s | ||||||
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