The BRO.C

NEW CHARACTER ALERT! Oh boy. Join us as we talk Season 3 Episode 2, The Shape of Things to Come! Dayna Bowers returns to chat with us about the introduction of THE Taylor Townsend, we ask "where has she been this whole time?", new rude af dean of discipline, same lovable Dr. Kim, more Julie & Jimmy money troubles, no one talks about Marissa being a hero, Denise Richards lookin' Charlotte grows into more of a snake (that's rude to snakes), mini is the new super-size, Summer being a KING, and more troubles for Ryan who is hotter now and we're here for it. Additionally, we talk about our obsession with coffee (#basic) and how wildly talented Dayna is. This is a pre-COVID recording.

Here we are: SEASON 3! Someone shot someone, SUM. Join us for a surprisingly alive Trey, better-than-Jafar villian Julie Cooper does her thing, Jeri Ryan wants to kiss Kirsten maybe, a load of tangents, the core 4 are back and lovin' life, Jimmy Cooper is still here, we sing some hits, and Ryan's hair is normal now. January 2020 was a wild ride and because of that, R & R have lost their damn minds while finding comfort in the best show, so bear with us and don't mind our commercial for ISU

Mmm Whatcha Saaaaay! This week on the cast we unpack the Season 2 finale, The Dearly Beloved with returning guest and BRO.C fave, Shane Madej! We talk about death-by-pool, how David Koechner is the kindest man, peace out (temporarily) to Kirsten, goofy dialogue, welcome back Jimmy, mall talk but just related to Stranger Things, and how we all mixed up the events of the last episode with this one! We also bully you, the listener, into throwing your computer out the window. Give it a listen!

It's prom season under the O.Sea! This week, we have the pleasure of inviting back star-guest Tim Lay to chat Season 2 Episode 23, The O.Sea! Might this be a favorite ep? Kirsten is still sneakin' the sauce, the boys meet up with the real George Lucas, "Fix You" by Coldplay makes it's world premiere at Harbor's prom (also, is it just junior prom?), JuCoo doesn't murder anyone, and Sandy's limited empathy gives us life. We also overshare our personal prom experiences and love for Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill." Check it out!

Solo R&R comin' at ya with Season 2 Episode 22, The Showdown! Oh boy what doesn't happen here? We got more alcoholism, more adult fights, more comic book drama, JuCoo gets hit with D papers, and Kirsten sends the rented Jeep a little too hard. Added bonus: we talk about our views on spiked seltzer and Roxy's wicked abs. DID WE MENTION WE'RE BACK?!

We're back baby! This time for REAL (really!) with an episode from almost TWO years ago. We chat with Madeline Queripel (@hamshears) and Alex Horab about S2 E21 "The Return of the Nana" and it's got us wishing for Spring Break right at the beginning of 2020. There's a lot of teen drama talk (One Tree Hill, Riverdale, Degrassi) and features Alex's pitch for “Avril Lavigne High” (AKA: best show idea we've ever heard and VERY Canadian). Also, helicopters! You're gonna hear so many helicopters. Check out Madeline and Alex's animated show Infinity Train (Season 1 on Cartoon Network & Prime, Season 2 out this week). It's a real treat!

This week Heather Sundell (@misshezah) AKA: The biggest Dawson's Creek Fan in existence joins us to chat all things teen dramas. We also talk Heather's high school OC experience, sororities, Death Cab, The Bait Shop location, MARKETING, career aspirations in LA, show fashions including short-sleeve over long sleeve and lace camis, razored hair, Calvin Klein underwear, the Fairfax Farmer's market, and Wayne Wonder.

This week, we welcome the wonderful Tim Lay (of Octagon Entertainment) and chat S2 E19 "The Rager". We discuss what Riverside is really like, stanning, Pinterest, Seth's "terrible twos", girls liking comic books, Trey being "Treyble" again, Marissa being less annoying, the saddest birthday dinner in existence, Sandy's loneliness, Timothee Chalamet, "Abandoned", Power Rangers, and America's youth.

After a LONG hiatus. Has it been a year already? We discuss our comeback with the lovely and talented Ryan Mooge (@ShippleDips). We chat S2 E18 "The Risky Business" and get schooled on Risky Business (the movie. We also discuss Trey's rent, Marissa & Ryan's powerful chemistry, comic books being called graphic novels, a touch of alcoholism with Kirsten, Summer's vengeful ways, a lonely Sandy, baby shirt, and our usual "Shameless Pleasures" TM.

Guess who's back? Back again? Trey is back. And so is the wildly talented, beautiful, and successful bad ass Buzzfeed Lady, Claudia Restrepo (@clauddog)! This episode, we chat S2 E17 "The Brothers Grim" and jump back in to the Julie porn debacle, New Trey vs. Old Trey, trips to Mount Saint Mary's all women's university, dramatic adult tantrums, fake receipts, Howard Hughes, fake TRL, and presh Seth & Summer moments. Uh oh, we in TREYble!

And we're back, baby! We had the tremendous joy of inviting back improvisor/illustrator/awesome human Dayna Bowers (@daynab) to chat S2 E16 "The Blaze of Glory". We also get to talk beach bon fires, tribal horse burning, Dayna's dad / OC lover, self-deprecating wrist cuffs, that you don't need money and a man, breathing North Coast fresh air, belly buttons, bland food, Subway coupons, and Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli. Smell ya later Alex!

This week, we had the pleasure of inviting back Buzzfeed teen heartthrob, Shane Madej (@shanemadej , @shalexandej ) to discuss his love of Malls! We also discuss the best Mall in the country (Woodfield Mall), The Americana at Brand, Marissa being a trash girlfriend, Ryan oddly eavesdropping, Sandy & Cal's budding bromance, our dislike for the shaking of the Cohen marriage, the grim reality of staying overnight at the mall, Beck, wearin' hoodies, yoga apps, and literally stopping to smell the roses. The core 4 is back!

This week on the pod, we have returning delightful O.C fan and knower of all comic book things, Trevor Reece (@trevorcopter, @Po2W_Flash)! The #midseasonslump is OVER as we chat S2 E14 "The Rainy Day Women". We also discuss technicalities of the Spider-Man kiss, Seth redeeming himself, Marissa's inability to face responsibility, Zach as a doormat, the tiny Seth doppleganger, Rebecca leaving, the Thor: Ragnarok trailer, 13 Reasons Why, and the Power Rangers movie. Also, listen for our recurring theme: it was fate that Trevor was on this episode (via The Flash comics).

This week, we welcome super funny pal Elle Eckley (@elleeckley) to chat S2 E13 "The Father Knows Best". We go in-depth about Dream, N'Sync, why Marissa sucks, the need for Seth & Summer to be together, the weirdest thing to do with ashes, creepy insane Seth, talking to your friends about sex, the Cohens' love of bathrobes, shitty Sandy and a ton of other tangents including a Sunbeam toasters.

This week, we welcome back our delightful friend and O.C expert Berit Stingley who regales us with tales of "The Arches" and other general O.C. knowledge. We chat S2 E12 "The Lonely Hearts Club" and discuss...THE KISS, Seth's coffee consumption, our love for a returning Julie Cooper, Sandy's misgivings with Rebecca, DEALS, The Simpsons and Christopher Cross!

This week on the pod, Ryan & Roxy go solo again for S2 E11 "The Second Chance". Will they survive this #midseasonslump? Will they botch their own show intro? Other subjects include "Rebecca's" NYPD Blue career, "where has Julie gone?", Marissa using Alex, Wildstorm, Caleb looking TOO good to have sustained a heart attack, Ryan & Kirsten as a pair, Atomic County being a viable piece of art, Mr. Div and Tostitos Queso.

Your OG BFF's return for S2 E10 "The Accomplice"! We discuss the sweetest moment we've seen in quite a few eps, Seth's art skills, being over Zack & Lindsay, the Rebecca storyline, Marissa & Alex's budding galmance and Sandy & Kirsten's relationship. We also chat about Riverdale, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, twins, ties, and ogle Adam Brody.

This week, we welcome back CW Seed insider and delightful guest Joe Prettyman to chat S2 E9 "The Ex Factor". We discuss fake O.C. teens' REAL problems during the Iraq war, how this episode would have played out in 2017, an unearned attraction on a couch, the "Dawn Atwood Special", can we get rid of Lindsay, staying in, not being OK, Zach's Andrew Keegan vibes, The Great British Bake Off, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Speechless.

This week on the BRO.C, we chat S2 E8 with returning guest and favorite Matt Moore (@thatmattmoore). We also discuss DJ & Marissa's boring relationship, how this was a weird episode, how Sandy should have sung "The Power of Love" but didn't, Seth having the wrong moves, butterfly tattoos, listening to your boyfriend's dad, how Lindsey needs to leave the show, being metal, overspending on concerts, and PEAK.

This week we dive deep into S2 E7 "The Family Ties" and talk about teenage drinking, almost incest, relating to Marissa, Caleb's ugly fancy car, Jimmy finally making the right decision, "Bad Boy" Seth, Sandy knowing the "John" was gone, Dae Dae, embarrassing your relatives with gifts, and we get some "cool takes" from a bottle of chilled Coca Cola.

This week we bring you the best: Kevin Manwarren (@kevinmanwarren)! We chat S2 E6 "The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't". We also discuss Summer's questionable actions, Seth's paltry efforts to make Chrismukkah a "thing", Lindsay, poor party planning, mansplaining, MRI's, our episode rating system, Minions, Beats By Dre headphones and Buffalo Wild Wings.

This week we welcome the most delighful queen, Kelly Nugent (@kellynugee) to chat S2 E5 "The SnO.C". We also discuss Lindsay's Freud slippers, gifs, Ryan's bad haircut, shipping Seth & Summer, our teen selves, Marissa planning the SnO.C, Alex's toughness, how Zach went from "dud" to "stud", clickbait, Burning Love and Vine (RIP).

This week we welcome pal Erin Cantelo to chat S2 E4 “The New Era”. We also discuss teen dramas, politics, writing choices, our love for Seth, science and alternative facts, our local “Bait Shop”, Slack, Erasure, Noname, Sherlock, The CW's Riverdale and our tech Trevor comes through for us on an article about the infamous “group hang”. Also, support the CAIR and ACLU!

We are very excited to welcome back one of our faves Dan Foster (@fosterthanaspeedingbullet) to chat S2 E3 "The New Kids On The Block"! We also talk about Lindsay, Alex and Zach, reactionary gifs, physics and teamwork, Julie as CEO, Peter Gallagher, a Seth/Marissa romance, the inner workings of small music venues and Lindsay's car stickers.

This week we discuss S2 E2 "The Way We Were" with the wonderful Emily Felsenthal (@msfels) who LOVES Jimmy Cooper (and Seth). Listen past the end music to hear the results of our "Which O.C. Character Are You" quiz! We also chat Jimmy vs. Julie, Roxy spews comic book knowledge, "on Brocation", we go in-depth on Caleb, Marissa's mistake(s)and Zach. Shameless Pleasures include Jimmy John's, Russell Westbrook and Emily's Top 5.

It's our SEASON 2 PREMIERE! We revert to our S1 E1 ways and do a podcast all on our own. We obviously chat S2 E1 "The Distance" but also talk about our favorite TV tantrum, the deepest bromance, selfish Seth, not using the company card, Theresa's mom vs. Michael Gough's Alfred Pennyworth, China the horse with alopecia, Summer vibrating at a higher frequency and Chance the Rapper everything.

Bonus Minisode 3 is here with the lovely Dayna Bowers (@daynab)! This is from S1 E22 "The L.A." so naturally, we talk about all things LA.! We touch on internships, meeting famous people, going out, improv, Apple, transplant accents, Gilmore Girls, The Simple Life, and joint bank accounts. Tune in next week for Season 2!

Hope everyone had a great Chrismukkah! 'Tis the season for another BRO.C Bonus Episode! This one is from S1 E19 "The Heartbreak" with our dear friend and fellow podcaster Trevor Reece (@trevorcopter, @Po2W_Flash). There is some fun content for big O.C. fans as we chat about future seasons and characters but everyone watching along will get their Peter Gallagher fill! We even sneak in a bonus shameless pleasure, enjoy!

IT'S THE SEASON FINALE! What better way to wrap it all up than have our O.C. OG BFF Shane Madej (@shalexandej) chat S1 E27 "The Ties That Bind". We also talk about the finale centering around Theresa's pregnancy, dead eyes, Vin Diesel saying "Mi Familia", pudding, comedy battling drama, horny Kirsten, Ryan needing to fix all people and things, MALLS, our favorite S1 episodes, Hare Squead, Pinegrove and the podcast booth wall.

This week, we have comedian, podcast host and true delight Veronica Gruba (@vtown, @whoweusedtobepodcast) to chat S1 E26 "The Strip". We also discuss The Vegas, Marissa's neediness, Ryan's meddling, the Seth/Sandy bromance, real-life run-ins with strippers, "sushi? beer?", teen pregnancy, Todd in accounting, The Real O'Neals, Movember 'staches and making your own clothes.

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.

This week on the BRO.C, we welcome musician Casey Trela (@casetrela) of TUFT (@tuftmusic), (who composed and recorded our wonderful theme song), to chat S1 E15 "The Third Wheel." We reminisce about 2004, ROONEY, 9/11, first concerts, buying music and famous band encounters. We also bond over Natalie being a cat, Oliver being a creep, a terrible Jimmy, a conspiracy theory involving Sandy Cohen, wiffleball and Redfin.

Fantastic and delightful pal Sara Rubin (@sweetestsara) joins us for a S1 E14 "The Countdown" chat! We get a “teen” perspective, try out a new introduction, discuss watching Wildboyz, The O.C.'s attainable outfits, teens acting like teens, MTV VJs, TRL's Carson Daly, liking Oliver, the insanity of swinger's parties, parents knowing too much, #toochilltocheat, Bachelor in Paradise, group texts, and music festivals.

This week we welcome writer/improviser/director/podcast host Justin Michael(@heyjustin)to chat about S1 E13 "The Best Chrismukkah Ever" We discover this episode is much sadder than we remember and we also chat about the holidays, Fringe, Seth's terrible two-timing, the comfort of malls, shoplifting, alcoholism, Peter "perfect" Gallagher, and introduce the dreaded Oliver.

We welcome Schaumburg pal Joe Bubel (@joeprettyman) on the BRO.C to chat S1 E12 "The Secret". We also talk about working with Taylor Swift & The Jonas Brothers, the CW network, Ryan's obsession with Newport Lexus, dated technological equipment, Betty & Veronica, KeKe & JuJu, Sandy as a horndog, Freaks & Geeks, Last Chance U, pop music, the WB lot.

We welcome actor/writer/podcast host Madeline Walter (@madelinemwalter, @definitelydying) to chat about S1 E11 "The Homecoming". We also talk about vaginal cleansing wipe commercials, we invite Josh Schwartz to our "Friendsgiving", once again talk about Chino, analyze OC timelines, the faux-pas of bringing a store-bought pie to jail, fashion in 2003, Tiny House hunters, Amazon purchases and not trolling Olympic swimmers on social media.

This week we have director/filmmaker/Seth Cohen superfan Alex Richanbach (@AlexRichanbach)on the pod to chat about S1 E10 “The Perfect Couple”. This is our Sethpisode! We talk about Seth, but we also talk DVR's, flashing back to puberty, STD billboards, making friends, inappropriate behavior in the workplace, getting Adam Brody on FOD, not eating toasted bagels, Kirsten as the “Marge” of The OC, Adele, and D&D.

On this episode of the BRO.C, we welcome writer & improvisor Marissa Strickland (@marisagogo)to chat about S1 E9 "The Heights". We also play the longest most dramatic clip we've heard thus far, talk about the Triforce as it very loosely relates to scripts & love triangles, ponder strange non-feminist choices, mention self-help books and it's Roxy's birthday!

One of Roxy's best friends writer, director, improvisor, editor Jon Mackey (@itsjonmackey) joins us for S1 E8 “The Rescue” to chat about music in The O.C., Task Rabbit, Seth as comedic relief, Ryan's maturity and chemistry with sandy, why Jimmy sucks, Trump impressions, Pro Wrestling, Stranger Things, why every teen drama needs a Julie, Final Uber For Precious, and being copied on the internet.

One of our favorite humans, writer, teacher, Definitely Dying podcast host Ben Axelrad (@BenAxelrad) joins us for S1 E7 “The Escape” to chat about Jimmy's lunacy, Seth & Ryan's bromance, the midwest version of Tijuana, why it's so difficult to fix a Range Rover, Friday Night Lights, all the other “Bens” in the world, The O.C Pilot, Girl Meets World, and Pokemon Go.

Our powerhouse pal Caitlin Barlow (@caitlin_barlow)joins us to talk S1E6 "The Girlfriend". We also discuss Trump in 2003 vs. 2016, bad dads, female empowerment, Marissa & Luke's first time, recovering from being shot, the term "Maryan" (Marissa & Ryan), cats & the Olympics.

We welcome our very own wonderful "Outsider" Dan Lippert (@grunky) to discuss going to the wrong parties, our collective fascination with the Newpsies, Donnie's pranks as "Older Kevin McCallister", USC vs. Chino, dogs on set, Nu-Metal from 2003, Naked & Afraid, and finally, "Life is what you make it!"