Autumn Reeser is back in the pool house with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss Season 4, Episode 14, “The Shake-Up.” The Shake-Up Synopsis: Taylor prepares for her birthday celebration but frets over the fact Ryan has still not told her that he loves her. Even more concerning is that she applied to and has been accepted to Berkeley. Summer tries to get Seth to be passionate about anything! Kaitlin resents Frank Atwood being around and Kirsten isn’t so sure about raising another kid in ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Willa Holland joins the Welcome to the OC, Bitches podcast today! Willa discusses how she got on The OC, the advice Peter Gallagher gave her and some of her favorite Bullit moments. Then later, Melinda Clarke and Rachel Bilson break down season 4, Episode 13, “The Case of the Franks.” The Case of the Franks Synopsis: As Valentine’s Day approaches, Ryan worries the pressure will ruin his relationship with Taylor. Revelations along with a psychic’s dire predictions cause Summer and Seth to questio...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Gary Grubbs aka Mr. Gordon Bullit himself joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to discuss his time on The OC. BANG! Gary discusses his OC audition, how he got his start in Hollywood and some of his fondest on-set memories of The OC. Then later, Rachel and Melinda break down Season 4, Episode 12 “The Groundhogs Day” with some of Gary’s input as well. The Groundhogs Day synopsis: Seth and Che get in some trouble with the police when Che drags Seth into helping him try to free a groundhog before ...
Apr 11, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Director Patrick Norris joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house to discuss Season 4, Episode 11, “The Dream Lover.” Patrick directed this episode so he gives unique insight and details to the episode. They also discuss spirit animals, Adam Brody and Chris Pratt’s chemistry and Patrick also discusses The OC earthquake episode, The Night Moves. The Dream Lover Synopsis; Ryan competes with Henri-Michel for Taylor's affections. Che leads Seth on a trek of spiritual renewal complete ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Editor Timothy Good joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today to discuss, Season 4, Episode 10. “The French Connection.” Timothy is currently editing on “The Last of Us’ and discusses some of the techniques he learned on The OC, that he is using today on the hit HBO series. Timothy also breaks down the scenes from an editing perspective and gives some great insight on how each scene was shot and edited. The French Connection Synopsis: Taylor's ex-hubby writes a hot-selling e...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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, ...
Mar 21, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 an...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 fr...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 an...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 2
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: Talksp...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 mes...
Jan 17, 2023•50 min
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...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 23 min
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...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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 in...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 syn...
Dec 13, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 ...
Dec 06, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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 b...
Dec 06, 2022•2 min
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 D...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 e...
Nov 22, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 ab...
Nov 15, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 ab...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 18
It’s just Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today to discuss Season 3, Episode 17, “The Journey.” It’s Ryan’s 18th birthday and the ladies break down the ending of Ryan and Marissa, making mix cds and Sadie and Ryan’s chemistry. Melinda also talks about fainting spells and Rachel discusses her time on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and 8 Simple Rules. The Journey synopsis: The Cohens throw Ryan a party for his eighteenth birthday and Ryan can't decide whether or not to invite Marissa ...
Nov 01, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In 2014, Dutch friends Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers disappeared while hiking a jungle trail in Panama. Two months later, investigators found their remains, as well as a backpack with a digital camera filled with photos that hinted at a darker story. What happened to Kris and Lisanne? In this investigative series, journalists Mariana Atencio and Jeremy Kryt retrace the last steps of the doomed women. Their search for the truth immerses them in eight years’ worth of conflicting evidence, testimo...
Oct 31, 2022•8 min
CG Mirich aka Melinda Clarke’s daughter joins Melinda and Rachel Bilson in the pool house to discuss Season 3, Episode 16, “The Road Warrior.” CG talks growing up on set while her mom worked on The OC, her favorite set memories including one that involves a pink scooter and Adam Brody. The ladies also discuss the big break-up between Marissa and Ryan, how you can taste the actor’s make-up during make-out scenes and that infamous Basic Instinct that Julie Cooper had to re-enact. The Road Warrior ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Rachel Bilson’s BFF Lea Griffin joins Rachel and Melinda Clarke in the pool house today to discuss Season 3, Episode 15, “The Heavy Lifting.” Lea talks about Rachel getting the role of the Summer for The OC, and all of the old memories from OC events that she attended, including one story involving a homeless woman randomly walking into Rachel and Lea’s house! Oh, and she shares some throwback pictures, definitely check out our Youtube page! The ladies also talk about Johnny's death aftermath, a...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Ryan Haley and Mike Gravagno have returned to the clubhouse to join Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke to break down the top moments of Season 1 of The O.C. Hear the duo's iconic list and Melinda provides some additional bonus content by breaking out her favorite Julie Cooper quotes from Season 1. 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: Article has everything you ne...
Oct 11, 2022•53 min
