Episodes

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

    The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah (S3E10) That's what friends are for.
    May 11 2026

    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 other podcast, You Are Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • The Disconnect (S3E9) In which Summer is quantifiably smarter than Seth

    The Disconnect (S3E9) In which Summer is quantifiably smarter than Seth
    May 4 2026

    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 here:

    https://linktr.ee/alexsteed

    You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • The Game Plan (S3E8) Johnny Danger and Ryan Fists

    The Game Plan (S3E8) Johnny Danger and Ryan Fists
    Apr 27 2026

    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 Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Anger Management (S3E7) What kind of car does Officer Big Mac drive?

    The Anger Management (S3E7) What kind of car does Officer Big Mac drive?
    Apr 20 2026

    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, You Are Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The Swells (S3E6) In which the gang gets taken hostage for school credit.

    The Swells (S3E6) In which the gang gets taken hostage for school credit.
    Apr 16 2026

    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 Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • "The Perfect Storm" (S3E5) In which the gang uses a Sidekick to Catch a Predator

    "The Perfect Storm" (S3E5) In which the gang uses a Sidekick to Catch a Predator
    Mar 10 2026

    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 Are Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • "The Last Waltz" (S3E4) Don't do angel dust

    "The Last Waltz" (S3E4) Don't do angel dust
    Mar 3 2026

    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 Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • "The End of Innocence" (S3E3) Jimmy gets his head kicked in down by the docks

    "The End of Innocence" (S3E3) Jimmy gets his head kicked in down by the docks
    Feb 23 2026

    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, You Are Good, here:

    https://podpage.com/you-are-good/
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    1 hr and 12 mins