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

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Alright Hear This Trailer

2026/10/12

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. How were they shaped by their culture and how did they shape the culture? It is, in other words, about how these bands explain the world. In Season One we cover the Beastie Boys.

Episodes 9 - 16 [Season 4, Part II] Wear Sunscreen.

2026/10/11

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://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

Episodes 1 - 8 [Season 4, Part I] Y'all might literally hate us for this one.

2026/10/05

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://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Call-In Episode

2026/09/29

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-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/

Call Us Definitely

2026/09/23

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!

The Graduates [S3E25] In which Marisa's last meal is In-N-Out with special guest Lysh Haugen

2026/09/20

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-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 Man of the Year (S3E24) Surprise! Sandy is good again!

2026/09/13

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 online here: https://linktr.ee/alexsteed You can find Alex's other podcast, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Party Favor (S3E23) In which Summer is crowned Pirate Princess.

2026/09/07

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 Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The College Try (S3E22) In which Volchok watches The Sound of Music

2026/08/31

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 Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Dawn Patrol (S3E21) Does Volchok live in a lair?

2026/08/25

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 Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Day After Tomorrow (S3E20) "I'm not saying I'm better than Radiohead, but..."

2026/08/18

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, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Secrets and Lies (S3E19) "Ew or touch my pooper?"

2026/08/04

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, You Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Undertow (S3E18) Despite its title, Tool isn't even in this episode.

2026/07/31

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 Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Journey (S3E17) In which there there is a Foreigner cover band.

2026/07/12

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, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

The Road Warrior (S3E16) In which they name drop Paul Verhoeven

2026/07/08

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 Are Good, here: https://podpage.com/you-are-good/

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182 reviews

★★★★★

aodette 2026/10/06

I knew it

I knew you’d love season 4 :) I love season 4. You two are the best!

★★★★★

ellenpribs 2026/06/27

Love it

I will listen to anything that Alex Steed does and I will love it. I could listen to Niko talk about the way media intersects with culture all day. Th...

★★★★★

nerissy7 2026/05/26

So fun and also let’s talk more about abortion songs

I really appreciate you two riffing on all kinds of things. Yes to having someone catalogue all the side trips taken. And since you mention both Bric...

★★★★★

kurrrrilovin 2026/05/21

The comfort, again

I missed out on the original run of the show for various reasons but I was certainly the target audience. I enjoy listening to these two chat about th...

★★★★★

wonderwlw 2026/05/12

Audio version of a weighted blanket

This show is one of my top five— the hosts are witty and hilarious, the conversation is deeply comforting, and most episodes feature excellent backgro...

★★★★★

Claire Spiderfingers 2026/05/07

Company

I’m not a particularly lonely person, but I thoroughly enjoy your company and cultural touchstones while stretching in this 38 year old body or doing ...

★★★★★

CleverestCat 2026/04/21

Never watched the OC, doesn’t matter

Listening to these two talk about a show I would never watch is a balm for my brain. It’s like eavesdropping on two friends talking about their other ...

★★★★★

BubbleWrapGod 2026/03/25

I Adore This Podcast

I highly, highly recommend rewatching The OC tv show while listening to this pod as a companion series. Alex and Niko are your guides through the melo...

★★★★★

WynnieLeeHill 2026/03/04

Again and again

Alex and Niko have become the voice of my happy place. Love reliving the OC through their meandering journey.

★★★★★

RaxMobertB 2026/03/04

200%

If you’ve found yourself here, count yourself lucky. The world is a better place because this podcast exists. I’m not exaggerating.

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