Podcast · Film & TV

The OC, Again

by Alex Steed · English · Film & TV

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

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 20 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 3 minNew

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In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed set out to better understand history and culture by granularly examining the careers of iconic bands. Rich in side quests and alleyway explorations, there will be plenty to command the attention and fascination of all listeners — from avowed fans of the band to disinterested parties. This is not a song-by-song breakdown of a career. We are talking about the world as it existed around these bands. What informed them, and what they in turn informed. H...

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

11 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 9 min
Episodes 9 - 16 [Season 4, Part II] Wear Sunscreen.
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss the second half of the 4th season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Alex's new newsletter is here: https://it-can-only-get-stranger.ghost.io/ 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:...
5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Episodes 1 - 8 [Season 4, Part I] Y'all might literally hate us for this one.
In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss the first half of the 4th season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Alex's new newsletter is here: https://it-can-only-get-stranger.ghost.io/ 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:/...
29 Sep 2026 · 40 min
The Call-In Episode
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 on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Alex's new newsletter is here: https://it-can-only-get-stranger.ghost.io/ 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-...
23 Sep 2026 · 2 min
Call Us Definitely
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 episode highlighting your thoughts, insights and feelings. We'd love to hear from you. Call and leave a message, or send a voice memo / recording to alexsteed at gmail dot com!
20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 56 min
The Graduates [S3E25] In which Marisa's last meal is In-N-Out with special guest Lysh Haugen
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 now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Alex's new newsletter is here: https://it-can-only-get-stranger.ghost.io/ 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...
13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
The Man of the Year (S3E24) Surprise! Sandy is good again!
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 Subscriptions! Alex's new newsletter is here: https://it-can-only-get-stranger.ghost.io/ 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 onl...
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
The Party Favor (S3E23) In which Summer is crowned Pirate Princess.
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! 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 A...
31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
The College Try (S3E22) In which Volchok watches The Sound of Music
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! 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 A...
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
The Dawn Patrol (S3E21) Does Volchok live in a lair?
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! 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 A...
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
The Day After Tomorrow (S3E20) "I'm not saying I'm better than Radiohead, but..."
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 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...
4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
The Secrets and Lies (S3E19) "Ew or touch my pooper?"
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 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, ...
31 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
The Undertow (S3E18) Despite its title, Tool isn't even in this episode.
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! 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 ...
12 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
The Journey (S3E17) In which there there is a Foreigner cover band.
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 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,...
8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
The Road Warrior (S3E16) In which they name drop Paul Verhoeven
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! 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 ...
29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
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. Support the show on Patreon! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions! Here's the Kay Hanley article we mention. https://www.vulture.com/article/kay-hanley-josie-pussycats-fair-pay.html 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-nik...
15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
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. 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 A...
1 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
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/ 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-m...
26 May 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
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. 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 Ar...
18 May 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
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. 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 A...
11 May 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
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. 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 oth...
4 May 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
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...
27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
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 ...
20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
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...
16 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
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...
10 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
"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 ...
3 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
"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...
23 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
"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...
20 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
"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:/...
9 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
"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 ...

About The OC, Again

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

The OC, Again is a English film & tv podcast from Alex Steed. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Alex Steed
Language: English
Category: Film & TV
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 20 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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