The BRO.C

This week we welcome improviser and host of Nerdist School Network podcasts Hellmouthy (@hellmouthy) and Tall Dark & Broody Ryan Mogge (@rmogge) to chat S1 E25 "The Shower". We also discuss The O.C.'s handling of a domestic abuse storyline, the ongoing bad language choices of the last few episodes, having your dad as your best friend, Theresa's bad choices, Sandy rediscovering his calling, The Big Fat Quiz, The Enneagram, and taking extra long showers.

This week, we welcome author/writer/host Robert Boesel (@robobasil, @lablocks, Adult Stuff) to chat S1 E23 "The Nana". We also discuss Sandy and Sophie's relationship, Ryan saving Marissa AGAIN, Eddie & Theresa putting up with rich OC kids, Kirsten's neck scarf, Summer learning about Jewish traditions, Orange County being a blue county in the election, pretzel nubs, dad jokes, open houses, swimming and following your congressman/woman on Instagram.

Improvisor/illustrator/awesome human Dayna Bowers (@daynab) joins us this week to chat S1 E22 "The L.A.". We also discuss living in Los Angeles, traffic, how often we party, Balboa Island, dailies, dads relating to Sandy, interning with Peter Gallagher's son, exfoliating, Swet Shop Boys, The Simpsons (again), and we find out her dad LOVES The O.C!

In our first short Bonus Episode we revisit S1 E18 "The Truth" with our friend Kristin Schukar and talk about our origins watching the show together and separately, as well as our time in college.

Dear friend and writer CeCe Garcia (@ilaughatme) joins us to chat S1 E21 "The Goodbye Girl". We also discuss LA neighborhoods, taco trucks, Chrysler Le Barons, stalking, Seth's self-absorption, Marissa's redeeming qualities, Peter Gallagher/Sandy as a dad, Luke's love affair with the Cooper family, high school morning routines, Whole Foods soaps, Time Crisis (on Beats1), and The West Wing Weekly podcast.

This week we welcome dear friend, actor and writer of Adult Stuff, Matt Moore (@thatMattMoore, @fakeyoga, themattmoore.com) to chat S1 E20 “The Telenovela”. Matt brings his own real-time reaction audio clips and we discuss the logistics of Luke being 18, revolving restaurants, the return of Rosa and her solidarity with Theresa, characters boning during the day, the Cohen sex strike, upholding your coolness (or lameness) in high school, Chance The Rapper, compact dogs (pugs and french bulldogs), and the Cubs’ Javier Baez.

This week on the BRO.C, we have the great Podcast of Two Worlds host (@po2w_flash) and Nerdist House Team member Trevor Reece (@trevorcopter)! We chat S1 E19 "The Heartbreak" and also talk about the musical "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown", Valentine's Day vs. Chrismukkah, awkward sex, Theresa as a single mother, Ryan making the right decisions, forgotten kisses, Marge Simpson, Ryan as Snoopy, girly power-pop, updating Spotify and Vince Staples.

This week on the show, we have OG BFF Kristin Schukar. We go back to our college days to talk about our origins watching the show together and discuss S1 E18 "The Truth". We also chat too much about Oliver, not being a fan of Seth, relating to Marissa, working from home & wearing robes, Kristin as "Keke", guns, Julie & Luke being the best, the 90210 theme, Melissa McCarthy movies and Uber.

This week, we have Buzzfeed producer and wonderful human Claudia Restrepo to chat S1 E17 “The Rivals”. We also discuss weird O.C. fashion choices, owning the same pillows as the Cohens, more Seth love, Josh Schwartz’ comedy, Danny being in Orange County the movie, Crackle series Startup (Adam Brody’s new project), Project Runway, live tweeting, and experiencing to the show for the first time in your 20’s.

We welcome writer/improviser/true delight, Danielle Uhlarik (@danielleu) to chat S1 E16 "The Links". We also discuss Oliver as Wario, golf cart etiquette, being a caddy, Chicago’s coldness, moving to LA, patterns & themes in The O.C., Ryan’s golfing days with "bad boy" Scott, our love of JuJu, how to fake taking a bunch of pills, Puddle of Mudd, Russell Westbrook’s snapchat and mini Snickers.