Merry Chrismukkah!! I hope you are all having a marvelous holiday time however you celebrate! Get your Yamaclauses on! (Yes I mispronounced it in the Intro) It’s #33 in our count down, The Strip with editor Jeff Granzow. Last time we talked with Adam Brody and had a great conversation but we did not talk about the episode too much like we do here, so enjoy! Also, I have an announcement. This episode is the final episode of Beyond The OC podcast. It is earlier than expected/planned but I have decide that it is time to move on from podcasting. Its been a wonderful journey and I want to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your support! I do hope that this news is received with all my love and appreciation for all of you! We had a great time together! Much love- Melinda

Thank you again for everything! You are so talented and so appreciated! 

Melinda

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"Enjoy this Beyond The OC interview with Peter Gallagher! Recorded in person at the iconic Algonquin Hotel in NYC, Peter and I sat down to talk about his new play, Left on Tenth, written by Delia Ephron, as well as his remarkable career. To watch the interview, visit our YouTube channel, Beyond the OC Podcast. If you'd like to see Left on Tenth, tickets are available at Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. For more details, visit LeftOnTenthBroadway.com or follow @LeftOnTenth on Instagram and Threads, and @LeftOnTenthPlay on Facebook, Twitter/X, and TikTok. It’s one you don’t want to miss!

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The OC Rewind #35 is S1Ep12, The Secret. Here to discuss is one of our favorite podcast guests, friend and passionate director, Norman Buckley. Norman started as an editor working in the industry as an assistant editor on the Oscar-nominated films TENDER MERCIES and PLACES IN THE HEART. After editing the pilot episode of THE OC in 2003, he began his directing career by helming six episodes of that series. He has gone on to direct over 100 episodes of television since then including, NCIS: HAWAII, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, THE PERFECTIONISTS, QUANTICO, CHUCK, GOSSIP GIRL now He is co-executive producer/producing director on the Netflix show SWEET MAGNOLIAS. Norman is always a wealth of knowledge and insight. Thank you Norman!

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Our special guest today is Rosalind Chao. You all know her as Dr Kim, routinely helping Ryan and Marissa out of trouble, but we go way BEYOND THE OC in our conversation with Rosalind. She has 140 professional acting credits that began in 1970. From MASH, Star Trek, The Joy Luck Club and What Dreams May Come (two of my favorites) to the recent Mulan, Sweet Tooth and 3 Body Problem, Rosalind has continued to entertain us with her fearless portrayals of, too many to mention, memorable characters showcasing her versatility and lasting impact in the entertainment industry. An Orange County native like ourselves, we welcomed Rosalind! We also discuss the generally very strong dislike for the Dean Hess story line in The Shape of Things To Come!

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Welcome to #37 in our countdown The Summer Bummer S4Ep6! Today, joining us is a true OC fan and a new friend of mine. Lovell Holder is an award winning Film producer, writer, actor and director. He produced the feature films Peak Season, Midday Black Midnight Blue, The End of Us, Working Man, Some Freaks, and Loserville (which he also directed). He recently completed production on the feature film adaptation of the play Lavender Men, which he directed, co-wrote, and produced. His debut novel, The Book of Luke, will be published by Grand Central Publishing in hardcover and audiobook in Fall 2025. He is a graduate of Princeton University and has a masters of fine art from Brown University and loves Julie Cooper which makes him the perfect person to discuss The Summer Bummer! Welcome Lovell! @lovell.holder

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It's #38 in our countdown, S3 EP4 The Last Waltz, and my face hurts from smiling and laughing because our returning and fan-fave special guest is our beloved casting director and friend Patrick Rush. In addition to casting The OC, Patrick cast, Everwood, Supernatural, Dawson’s Creek, Chuck, Runaways and so many more! If you haven’t heard, I suggest you listen to Patrick’s 2 other appearances on Welcome To The OC Bitches; The Model Home S1EP2 and The Way We Were S2EP2. You never know what will come out of his mouth! He’s hilarious and so entertaining. Welcome back Patrick!

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"Today, CG and Melinda excited to welcome Amanda Righetti, for a Beyond The OC interview. Our talented friend got her start as Kiki’s lil trouble making sis, Hailey Nichol, and went on to shows like The Mentalist, Reunion, Colony. She’s also made her mark in films like Friday the 13th and Far Heaven. Her new movie Reagan is in theaters now. She plays Ronald Reagan’s mother, Nelle. Join us as we dive into her journey, the lessons she's learned, and the stories behind some of her most memorable roles. And what we think Hailey would have done on The OC if she hadnt gone off to Japan-Or was it The North Shore? Please welcome Amanda Righetti!"

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The episode kicks off with Sandy visiting Ryan in juvie again—déjà vu from the pilot. The arson charges have been dropped but Ryan is stayin due to that whole “stole a car” thing. Cranky, grounded Seth tries to sneak off to visit him, dragging Kirsten along since she can't endure The Real Newpsies Of Newport gals planning Casino Night anymore. In juvie, Ryan defends Kirsten from a “flirty” inmate so back home, Sandy finds Ryan and Seth playing video games, sparking a "what are we gonna do with this kid?" moment with kirsten. Julie runs her mouth at a coffee shop, with Sandy in earshot, leading to a delightful verbal whipping and learning from Jimmy that Kirsten is footing the bills! Ryan’s mom, Dawn, makes a dramatic entrance, claiming she's cleaned up, but Ryan is skeptical. The Vegas Night is a whirlwind: Dawn turns into a spectacle as a drunk blackjack whiz, Julie won’t shut up about the $100K, Marissa pines for Luke and Ryan and Stanley, Sid or Seth becomes Summer’s lucky charm at the craps table. Dawn decides to leave Ryan with the Cohens, admitting Kirsten is the better mom. Ryan, with a mix of relief and sadness, watches his mom leave and embraces his new life with the Cohens.

Our guest today needs no introduction! The one and only Tate Donovan!

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Melinda a CG are joined by super fan and actor Alessandra Fabiani for an in-depth, fun discussion about ep 2.16, The Blaze Of Glory. In this ep, Ryan and Seth channel Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" with their meta musings on Season 1 versus Season 2 of The O.C. Seth’s love for meddling lights up like a blaze, pushing Ryan to rekindle flames with Marissa at the Spring Pep Rally. Meanwhile, Sandy's got his own "Livin' on a Prayer" moment, teaching Kirsten golf while reminiscing about his rock star magazine hero, The Rocketeer. Antics escalate with Seth getting teary-eyed over Captain Oats, (and then understandably punched by Ryan), and jealous Alex tossing beer cans like confetti. As the bonfire burns, Alex and Marissa's love goes down in flames, leaving Seth's matchmaking streak as fiery as ever. And With Sandy's snarky quips about Julie's porno past, the episode hits all the right notes, leaving everyone "Wanted Dead or Alive" by the end.

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You may know her as Taylor Townsend, the manipulative and conniving antagonist who later won us over on The OC, but behind the scenes there is so much more to the actor who portrayed one of the most memorable characters in Newport Beach. In this conversation, with the beautiful and talented Autumn Reeser, we go Beyond The OC! Join Melinda and CG for an enlightening conversation with Autumn as they discuss challenges, joys and lessons learned in this journey we call life. Don't worry, we eventually talk about some of Taylor's epic OC moments too!

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