Alex Steed

The OC, Again

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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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Alex Steed

Episodes

The Road Warrior (S3E16) In which they name drop Paul Verhoeven 08.07.2026 1:09:35

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heavy Lifting, 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...

The Heavy Lifting (S3E15) In which Summer wears Kiki's thong 29.06.2026 1:21:38

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Heavy Lifting, the 15th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions ! Here's the Kay Hanley article we mention. https://www.vulture.com/article/kay-hanley-josie-pussycats-fair-pay.html You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad...

The Cliffhanger (S3E14) In which Johnny Sammy Hagars his way off a cliff. 15.06.2026 1:46:54

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Cliffhanger, the 14th 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 c...

The Pot Stirrer (S3E13) In which we mention The Reverend Horton Heat once again. 01.06.2026 1:33:57

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Pot Stirrer, the 13th episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Alex mentions these accounts in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/_emptyheaven_/ https://www.instagram.com/accordion2whom/ 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 T...

The Sister Act (S3E12) Kaitlin Cooper is back! And everybody is super weird about it! 26.05.2026 1:17:04

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Sister Act, the 12th 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 ca...

The Safe Harbor (S3E11) The OC's answer to Donna Martin Graduates! 18.05.2026 1:30:36

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Safe Harbor, the 11th 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 c...

The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah (S3E10) That's what friends are for. 11.05.2026 1:20:18

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-strat...

The Disconnect (S3E9) In which Summer is quantifiably smarter than Seth 04.05.2026 1:28:22

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....

The Game Plan (S3E8) Johnny Danger and Ryan Fists 27.04.2026 1:05:01

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...

The Anger Management (S3E7) What kind of car does Officer Big Mac drive? 20.04.2026 1:24:38

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 Y...

The Swells (S3E6) In which the gang gets taken hostage for school credit. 16.04.2026 1:15:21

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 fin...

"The Perfect Storm" (S3E5) In which the gang uses a Sidekick to Catch a Predator 10.03.2026 1:15:28

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...

"The Last Waltz" (S3E4) Don't do angel dust 03.03.2026 1:17:43

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...

"The End of Innocence" (S3E3) Jimmy gets his head kicked in down by the docks 23.02.2026 1:11:56

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 Y...

"The Shape of Things to Come" (S3E2) This dean has a super punchable face. 20.02.2026 1:01:54

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Shape of Things to Come, the 2nd episode of the 3rd season of The OC. Junie's medical fund ! https://gofund.me/f4e31064c 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/...

"The Aftermath" (S3E1) Seth makes a dirty joke. 09.02.2026 1:11:43

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Aftermath, the 1st 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...

"The Dearly Beloved" (S2E24) mmm whatcha say 27.01.2026 1:21:40

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Dearly Beloved, the 24th episode of the 2nd 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 Yo...

"The O.Sea" (S2E23) What if Thee Oh Sees were named after this episode? 19.01.2026 1:19:36

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The The O.Sea, the 23rd episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions ! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock That Ma...

"The Showdown" (S2E22) This is our Nedisode. 31.12.2025 1:16:02

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Showdown, the 22nd episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Also! We're joined by Ned Brower of Rooney! Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions ! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostrati...

"The Return of the Nana" (S2E21) Kiki and Carter sitting in a tree... 15.12.2025 1:13:26

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Return of the Nana, the 21st episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions ! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Roc...

"The OC Confidential" (S2E20) This is the Deathcab episode! 08.12.2025 1:08:15

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The OC Confidential, the 20th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! And now on Apple Podcast Subscriptions ! You can find the trailer for Los Angeles Demystified here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563359/episodes/18309419 You can find Niko Stratis online here: https://www.nikostratis.com You can order her book The Dad Rock T...

"The Rager" (S2E19) Surfer Bros is the Trapper John, MD of the OC-iverse 04.12.2025 1:19:28

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Rager, the 19th episode of the 2nd 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 fin...

"The Risky Business" (S2E18) Why are all cartoon cats portrayed as scumbags? 24.11.2025 1:25:06

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Risky Business, the 18th episode of the 2nd 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 Yo...

"The Brothers Grim" (S2E17) Welcome to the OC, Trey! 17.11.2025 1:19:25

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Brothers Grim, the 17th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! 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://linkt...

"The Blaze of Glory" (S2E16) So long, Alex (Olivia Wilde) 14.11.2025 1:21:06

In which Niko Stratis and Alex Steed discuss The Blaze of Glory, the 16th episode of the 2nd season of The OC. Support the show on Patreon ! 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://link...