The OC, Again
Niko Stratis and Alex Steed rewatch The O.C. and unpack the early Aughts along the way.
The Road Warrior (S3E16) In which they name drop Paul Verhoeven
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heavy Lifting, the 16th episode of the 3rd season of The OC.
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The Heavy Lifting (S3E15) In which Summer wears Kiki's thong
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heavy Lifting, the 15th episode of the 3rd season of The OC.
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Here's the Kay Hanley article we mention.
https://www.vulture.com/article/kay-hanley-josie-pussycats-fair-pay.html
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The Cliffhanger (S3E14) In which Johnny Sammy Hagars his way off a cliff.
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Cliffhanger, the 14th episode of the 3rd season of The OC.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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The Pot Stirrer (S3E13) In which we mention The Reverend Horton Heat once again.
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:
https://www.instagram.com/_emptyheaven_/
https://www.instagram.com/accordion2whom/
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You c...
The Sister Act (S3E12) Kaitlin Cooper is back! And everybody is super weird about it!
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Sister Act, the 12th episode of the 3rd season of The OC.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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The Safe Harbor (S3E11) The OC's answer to Donna Martin Graduates!
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Safe Harbor, the 11th episode of the 3rd season of The OC.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
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The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah (S3E10) That's what friends are for.
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah, the 10th episode of the 3rd season of The OC.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
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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.
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Here's the first TV lesbian kiss article we mention in the episode.
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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.
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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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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You can find Alex online here:
https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here:
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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
https://www.nikostratis.com
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
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"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.
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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:
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"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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
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"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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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You can find Alex online here:
https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, h...
"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
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h...
"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419
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https://www.nikostratis.com
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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 23nd episode of the 2nd season of The OC.
Also! We're joined by Ned Brower of Rooney!
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419
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https://www.nikostratis.com
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"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!
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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:
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"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.
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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:
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You can find A...
"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.
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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:
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"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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
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"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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here:
"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.
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Sandy Cohen: Beach Law
https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a
"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.
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Sandy Cohen: Beach Law
https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a...
"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.
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Sandy Cohen: Beach Law
https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a
"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.
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
Sandy Cohen: Beach Law
https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a...
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.
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
Sandy Cohen: Beach Law
https://youtu.be/P8HQ4_aPNk0?si=uZsya-jnFYcy0u9a...
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.
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You can find Alex online here:
https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here:
https://podpage.com/y...
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.
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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-good/
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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here:
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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-good/
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.
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You can find Niko Stratis online here:
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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-good/
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.
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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-good/
The Power of Love (S2E8) "Are we close to over though?"
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Power of Love, the 8th episode of the 2nd season of The OC.
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You can find Alex online here:
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The Family Ties (S2E7) "He’s saying 'Bazinga' in Young Dahmer"
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:
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You can order her book The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman here:
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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-good/
The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't (S2E6) What's the point of holiday episodes?
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 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
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https://linktr.ee/alexsteed
Check out Corn Telethon on September 4, 2025!
You can find Alex's other podcast, You A...
The SnO.C (S2E5) What do we think Jimmy Cooper smells like?
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:
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-good/
The New Era (S2E4) This one has the Killers in it and Sand Man eats a frittata.
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 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.c...
The New Kids on the Block (S2E3) We talk about that time Ray Stantz got intimate with a ghost.
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 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:
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