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Niko Stratis and Alex Steed rewatch The O.C. and unpack the early Aughts along the way.

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• The Call-In Episode

  Sep 29, 2026 · 39:53

  While Niko and Alex cram Season 4 of The OC, we asked y'all to call in. An you did exactly that. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us! Support the show…

• Call Us Definitely

  Sep 23, 2026 · 1:42

  We wanna hear from you. Tell us all your thoughts on show — The OC, that is. +1 (213) 282-6473 If you wanna talk about our show too that’s cool, but we’re putting together an…

• The Graduates [S3E25] In which Marisa's last meal is In-N-Out with special guest Lysh Haugen

  Sep 20, 2026 · 1:55:41

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed are joined by Alysha "Lysh" Haugen to discuss The Graduates, the 25th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And…

• The Man of the Year (S3E24) Surprise! Sandy is good again!

  Sep 13, 2026 · 1:32:18

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Man of the Year, the 24th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast…

• The Party Favor (S3E23) In which Summer is crowned Pirate Princess.

  Sep 7, 2026 · 1:34:42

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Party Favor, the 23rd episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The College Try (S3E22) In which Volchok watches The Sound of Music

  Aug 31, 2026 · 1:45:10

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The College Try, the 22nd episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The Dawn Patrol (S3E21) Does Volchok live in a lair?

  Aug 25, 2026 · 1:44:32

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Dawn Patrol, the 21st episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The Day After Tomorrow (S3E20) "I'm not saying I'm better than Radiohead, but..."

  Aug 18, 2026 · 1:31:20

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Day After Tomorrow, the 20th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast…

• The Secrets and Lies (S3E19) "Ew or touch my pooper?"

  Aug 4, 2026 · 1:04:37

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Secrets and Lies, the 19th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast…

• The Undertow (S3E18) Despite its title, Tool isn't even in this episode.

  Jul 31, 2026 · 1:10:00

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Undertow, the 18th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The Journey (S3E17) In which there there is a Foreigner cover band.

  Jul 12, 2026 · 1:10:48

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss Journey, the 17th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions ! You can…

• The Road Warrior (S3E16) In which they name drop Paul Verhoeven

  Jul 8, 2026 · 1:09:35

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Road Warrior, the 16th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions…

• The Heavy Lifting (S3E15) In which Summer wears Kiki's thong

  Jun 29, 2026 · 1:21:38

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heavy Lifting, the 15th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions…

• The Cliffhanger (S3E14) In which Johnny Sammy Hagars his way off a cliff.

  Jun 15, 2026 · 1:46:54

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Cliffhanger, the 14th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The Pot Stirrer (S3E13) In which we mention The Reverend Horton Heat once again.

  Jun 1, 2026 · 1:33:57

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Pot Stirrer, the 13th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Alex mentions these accounts in this episode:…

• The Sister Act (S3E12) Kaitlin Cooper is back! And everybody is super weird about it!

  May 26, 2026 · 1:17:04

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Sister Act, the 12th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The Safe Harbor (S3E11) The OC's answer to Donna Martin Graduates!

  May 18, 2026 · 1:30:36

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Safe Harbor, the 11th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions !…

• The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah (S3E10) That's what friends are for.

  May 11, 2026 · 1:20:18

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah, the 10th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple…

• The Disconnect (S3E9) In which Summer is quantifiably smarter than Seth

  May 4, 2026 · 1:28:22

  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 !…

• The Game Plan (S3E8) Johnny Danger and Ryan Fists

  Apr 27, 2026 · 1:05:01

  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 !…

• The Anger Management (S3E7) What kind of car does Officer Big Mac drive?

  Apr 20, 2026 · 1:24:38

  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…

• The Swells (S3E6) In which the gang gets taken hostage for school credit.

  Apr 16, 2026 · 1:15:21

  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…

• "The Perfect Storm" (S3E5) In which the gang uses a Sidekick to Catch a Predator

  Mar 10, 2026 · 1:15:28

  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…

• "The Last Waltz" (S3E4) Don't do angel dust

  Mar 3, 2026 · 1:17:43

  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 !…

• "The End of Innocence" (S3E3) Jimmy gets his head kicked in down by the docks

  Feb 23, 2026 · 1:11:56

  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…

• "The Shape of Things to Come" (S3E2) This dean has a super punchable face.

  Feb 20, 2026 · 1:01:54

  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 Aftermath" (S3E1) Seth makes a dirty joke.

  Feb 9, 2026 · 1:11:43

  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 !…

• "The Dearly Beloved" (S2E24) mmm whatcha say

  Jan 27, 2026 · 1:21:40

  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…

• "The O.Sea" (S2E23) What if Thee Oh Sees were named after this episode?

  Jan 19, 2026 · 1:19:36

  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 !…

• "The Showdown" (S2E22) This is our Nedisode.

  Dec 31, 2025 · 1:16:02

  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 !…

• "The Return of the Nana" (S2E21) Kiki and Carter sitting in a tree...

  Dec 15, 2025 · 1:13:26

  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…

• "The OC Confidential" (S2E20) This is the Deathcab episode!

  Dec 8, 2025 · 1:08:15

  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…

• "The Rager" (S2E19) Surfer Bros is the Trapper John, MD of the OC-iverse

  Dec 4, 2025 · 1:19:28

  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…

• "The Risky Business" (S2E18) Why are all cartoon cats portrayed as scumbags?

  Nov 24, 2025 · 1:25:06

  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…

• "The Brothers Grim" (S2E17) Welcome to the OC, Trey!

  Nov 17, 2025 · 1:19:25

  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:…

• "The Blaze of Glory" (S2E16) So long, Alex (Olivia Wilde)

  Nov 14, 2025 · 1:21:06

  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…

• "The Mallipsode" (S2E15) Julie Cooper is a homunculus of lifestyle ideas.

  Nov 4, 2025 · 1:38:26

  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:…

• "The Rainy Day Women" (S2E14) We can't wait for the Travis Barker Hotdog Dick 5K!

  Oct 27, 2025 · 1:20:34

  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…

• The Father Knows Best (S2E13) The outercourse of it all

  Oct 22, 2025 · 1:29:38

  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…

• The Lonely Hearts Club (S2E12) Did big Mad Libs pay for this episode?

  Oct 15, 2025 · 1:30:12

  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…

• The Second Chance (S2E11) In which we try to wish the Luis Guzmánaissance into existence

  Oct 7, 2025 · 1:16:32

  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:…

• The Accomplice (S2E10) Jealous Jeffrey Jean Jorgan is in Jail

  Sep 29, 2025 · 1:26:04

  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:…

• The Ex-Factor (S2E9) "There's a little microphone on their butts."

  Sep 23, 2025 · 1:43:38

  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:…

• The Power of Love (S2E8) "Are we close to over though?"

  Sep 16, 2025 · 1:28:06

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Power of Love, the 8th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Family Ties (S2E7) "He’s saying 'Bazinga' in Young Dahmer"

  Sep 9, 2025 · 1:23:00

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Family Ties , the 7th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't (S2E6) What's the point of holiday episodes?

  Aug 27, 2025 · 1:20:34

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't, the 6th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis…

• The SnO.C (S2E5) What do we think Jimmy Cooper smells like?

  Aug 10, 2025 · 1:07:56

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The SnO.C, the 4th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The New Era (S2E4) This one has the Killers in it and Sand Man eats a frittata.

  Aug 7, 2025 · 1:39:47

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The New Kids on the Block, the 4th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online…

• The New Kids on the Block (S2E3) We talk about that time Ray Stantz got intimate with a ghost.

  Jul 15, 2025 · 1:35:36

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The New Kids on the Block, the 3rd episode of the 2nd season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online…

• The Way We Were (S2E2) This is a deep Yukon lore episode

  Jul 7, 2025 · 1:26:55

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Way We Were , the 2nd episode of the second season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Distance (S2E01) Caleb's zinger, WWIII and other distractions

  Jul 1, 2025 · 1:02:32

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Distance , the 1st episode of the second season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• Season One Recap: "Things don’t go well for Saleri."

  Jun 23, 2025 · 1:36:30

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed [kinda] recap the first season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can…

• The Ties That Bind (S1E27) Seth Sails Away

  Jun 13, 2025 · 1:32:42

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Ties That Bind , the 27th episode of the first season of The OC. We launched a Patreon ! You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Strip (S1E26) In which most of the gang goes to Las Vegas

  Jun 4, 2025 · 1:52:10

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Strip , the 26th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Shower (S1E25) Summer's dad hates Seth AND MORE

  May 26, 2025 · 1:07:38

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Shower , the 25th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Proposal (S1E24) Luke goes against the wind

  May 19, 2025 · 1:05:40

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Proposal , the 24rd episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Nana (S1E23) Remember when Modest Mouse's "Float On" was EVERYWHERE?

  May 12, 2025 · 1:25:30

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Nana , the 23rd episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The L.A. (S1E22) The Core Four go to Los Angeles and we get a messy save-a-stripper plot. Also! Kay Hanley rules.

  May 5, 2025 · 1:23:01

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The L.A. , the 22nd episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• Orange County (2002)

  Apr 28, 2025 · 1:29:50

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss the major motion picture Orange County (2002). You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can pre-order…

• The Goodbye Girl (S1E21) Swordfish, Melvins, Nada Surf, Anna's departure and more

  Apr 21, 2025 · 1:14:32

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Goodbye Girl , the 21st episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Telenovela (S1E20) Somehow we talk so much more about cassingles in this episode than we did last week

  Apr 6, 2025 · 1:22:55

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Telenovela , the 20th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Heartbreak (S1E19) Marissa's mom—Julie—has got it going on

  Mar 31, 2025 · 1:11:30

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heartbreak , the 19th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Truth (S1E18) In which we talk a lot about Andy Kaufman, Tony Clifton, REM and more...

  Mar 24, 2025 · 1:29:12

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Truth , the 18th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Rivals (S1E17) "Did you have Damien Rice face?"

  Mar 17, 2025 · 1:20:20

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Rivals , the 17th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Links (S1E16) Is Oliver a puppy with a BFG9000??

  Mar 10, 2025 · 1:34:16

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Links , the 16th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Third Wheel (S1E15) In which the gang finally attends that Rooney concert.

  Mar 3, 2025 · 1:42:34

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Third Wheel , the 15th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Countdown (S1E14) Oliver Trask is a turd! The Peach Pit model. Rooney is coming! AND MORE!

  Feb 24, 2025 · 1:43:49

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Countdown , the 14th episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Best Chrismukkah Ever (S1E13) Santa’s Pizza Hut smoking-section-colored hair and Jimmy Stewart's dead dog Edition

  Feb 17, 2025 · 1:58:29

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Best Chrismukkah Ever , the Thirteenth episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Secret (S1E12) The Thomas Paine, Yogalates, Kids in the Hall, and the Spanish Inquisition Edition

  Feb 10, 2025 · 1:59:14

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Secret , the Twelfth episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Homecoming (S1E11) "What's the difference between a Big Mac and a Quarter Pounder?"

  Feb 4, 2025 · 1:51:11

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Homecoming , the Eleventh episode of the first season of The OC . You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Perfect Couple (S01E10) "What is your go-to P.F. Chang's order?"

  Jan 26, 2025 · 1:35:15

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Perfect Couple , the Tenth episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here:…

• The Heights (S1E9) "Bill Callahan's Dress Sexy at My Funeral should have been featured in an OC episode"

  Jan 19, 2025 · 1:36:42

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heights , the Ninth episode of the first season of The OC. Crowdfunding campaigns for black families displaced by the fires can…

• The Rescue (S1E8) or "Sandy Cohen would probably have done a Breaking Bad if presented the opportunity"

  Jan 13, 2025 · 1:33:03

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Rescue , the Eighth episode of the first season of The OC. Crowdfunding campaigns for black families displaced by the fires can…

• The Escape (S1E7) or "Seth Cohen doesn't listen to Magnolia Electric Co."

  Jan 5, 2025 · 1:34:13

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Escape , the seventh episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Girlfriend (S1E6) "Why would you have a birthday party if you can’t show off your 24-year-old wife?"

  Dec 23, 2024 · 1:37:35

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed are joined by Maris Kreizman to discuss The Girlfriend , the sixth episode of the first season of The OC. You can find The Maris Review here:…

• The Outsider (S1E5) "RIP to the Sidekick era of mobile telephones"

  Dec 16, 2024 · 1:29:03

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Outsider , the fourth episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• The Debut (S1E4) "Imagine if Taylor Swift had 12 Orphans"

  Dec 8, 2024 · 1:42:11

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Debut , the fourth episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Gamble (S1E3)

  Dec 1, 2024 · 1:24:20

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Gamble , the third episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You…

• The Model Home (S1E2)

  Nov 23, 2024 · 1:20:21

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Model Home , the second episode of the first season of The OC. You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com…

• Premiere (S1E1)

  Nov 15, 2024 · 1:13:55

  In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed introduce The OC, Again, a recap show about The OC. They discuss The Premiere, the first episode of the first season. You can find Niko…

• The OC, Again trailer

  Oct 6, 2024 · 5:53

  The OC, Again is coming! Niko Stratis and Alex Steed time travel back to the early-to-mid Aughts and spend over a hundred hours with Marissa, Summer, Ryan and Seth along the way.

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