I've Never Seen The OC

- Indie Sleaze: The Music of The O.C.  -

If the names The Libertines, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys and Joy Division are making you feel warm and fuzzy, then this episode is for you. We're going in HARD on one of our favourite subjects, the music of The O.C. and there will be no Seth Cohen gatekeeping here, we welcome all nostalgia of the 00's and 10's music that we grew up with. Death Cab, Bright Eyes, Franz Ferdinand, Imogen Heap, The Walkmen, OF COURSE Phantom Planet, we've got it all (including a special mention for Peter Andre). 

Join Heather (who has now FINALLY seen all of The OC) and Jayne (still our resident OC expert) as we deep dive into key episodes, moments and themes in everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- The Best Chrismukkah Episode Ever -

We're doing it. We're putting the four OC Chrismukkuh episodes up against each other to decide once and for all, what is the best Chrismukkah episode ever? Will it be Wonder woman? Or the questionable Bar mitzvah episode? Maybe the alternative universe gets your vote? Or when Caleb ruined Christmas with his illegitimate child? 

Join Heather (who has now FINALLY seen all of The OC) and Jayne (still our resident OC expert) as we deep dive into key episodes, moments and themes in everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Podcast Pals - Listener Special -

It's been two years, three hosts, 92 Episodes, so it's about time we did a special bonus episode dedicated to you, our listeners. We can't put into words what you mean to us, so we made a podcast episode about it instead.

Join Heather (who has now FINALLY seen all of The OC) and Jayne (still our resident OC expert) as we deep dive into key episodes, moments and themes in everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 4 Episode 16 SERIES FINALE -

The end has come. Heather can now no longer say that she's never seen The O.C. 

As is now Never Seen The OC tradition, we're joined in this episode by fans all over the world (including Texas, China and Australia!) on zoom to celebrate the series finale. As always, Jayne and Heather chat through every element of the show with warmth, love, a firm handle on continuity and in-depth chat on character development (or lack there of). And where was Kirsten's storyline at the end? What happens to Kirsten? JUSTICE FOR KIRSTEN! 

- Season Four Episode Fifteen -

We have learned our lesson: don't try and record a podcast on Fireworks Night... Between the bangs, we discuss the importance of not bringing your pet rabbit to A&E, how many people Ryan's punched and GARY. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Fourteen -

Clown porn huh? Oh Kaitlyn you little minx. This week we deep dive into pool inflatables, rose wine and our Christmas Eve plans. We do also talk about The O.C. Promise. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Thirteen -

Watch out for falling skateboards, womens' rights, a rogue cat and a special announcement in this week's episode. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Twelve -

Big question - would you stroke a groundhog? Oh and an important note, stalking is not OK. We can't believe we've had to say that. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

-Season Four Episode Ten -

With cultural appropriation aplenty, let's dive in the stream with the otters and the frogs and make our way down to Newport Beach. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama. 

-Season Four Episode Ten -

Bonjour amis, chers auditeurs, ex-amants et bienvenue à The OC. Oui, nous avons utilisé Google Translate pour le faire.

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama. Nous espérons que cela a du sens et Taylor serait fier.

-Season Four Episode Nine -

Seth and Summer pretending to want to get married is the most stupid storyline in the whole show. There. We said it. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

-Season Four Episode Eight -

Happy New Year! We've not had a NYE episode since Oliver, which clearly means you're in for a good one this week. Aliens? Yes. Prostitutes. Yes. Engagement rings? Yes. Big deep conversations about about contraception, pregnancy and womens' right to choose? Also yes. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

-Season Four Episode Seven -

Ho. Ho. Ho. Grab your George Foreman grill and let's head on over to the alternative Newport, where Jimmy is BACK and living his best life married to Kirsten, Sandy's mayor and married to Julie, Julie's shaggin Che, Summer's engaged to Che, Seth's a loser and Taylor's a boy. Buckle up baby, we've got a lot to get through in this Christmas special.

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Six -

Also known as "Mean Girls in miniature." Kaitlyn's trying to take down the populars and we're loving the excuse to use every American High School party trope in the book.

And we NEED to talk about sexy 80s Taylor...

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Five-

Jayne and Heather are FINALLY recording in the same room together and are gathering a troop to go kick Che's ass. Who's with us?

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Four -

Key question for this episode. Why, oh why, does Ryan boop Taylor on her nose after snogging her on front of the French lawyer? 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Three - 

Gobble gobble friends. It's a holiday episode, so everyone be prepared to be kicked in the feels, with Julie and Summer finally coming to terms with Marissa's death, and Ryan coming face to face with Volcheck. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season Four Episode Two - 

Don't google what a donkey show is...

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to Season 4 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 4 Episode 1 -

We're just going to say it. We miss Marissa. But Chris Pratt just about makes it OK. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right into the final series of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Bonus Episode -

We asked you to ask us anything. And here we are. A full 30 minutes of Heather and Jayne answering all our listener questions between Seasons 3 and Season 4 before we jump into Season 4 next week. 

- Season 3 Episode 25 Season Finale -

We've arrived at the most iconic episode in The OC, and we're doing it in style. As is now Never Seen The OC tradition, we're joined this episode by a live audience to celebrate the season finale. This episode is a little longer than usual, but that's because we didn't want to miss a second of this beautifully tragic episode. As always, Jayne (OC OG fan) and Heather (who has never seen The OC before, EVER) chat through arguably THE most popular OC episode.

- Season 3 Episode 24 -

Sandy Cohen will forever be our Man of the Year. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 23 -

Let's settle this once and for all. Taylor has the best prom dress. There. We said it. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 22 -

Anna. Is. BACK! And OK she's got pretty dodgy extensions, and obviously Summer things that's why Seth dumped her. But still. ANNA'S BACK.

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 21 -

Hot dog. Jumping frogs. Albuquerque. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 20 -

We have a very exciting announcement to make at the start of this episode! And obviously this week's episode is full of the delicious goodness you come to expect - particularly when Seth is being a *insert your favourite swear word here*

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 19 -

"She's in a slut spiral." Or is she going out with someone you don't like, Summer? Or maybe it's just a spiral? 

Hitting all the hard questions - including Dr Roberts dropping that TRIAL engagement line on Julie Cooper (WTF?!) - on this week's episode. It's a goodie, buckle in lads. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 18 -

We need to talk about Matt. And Jess Slavers. And how Taylor's learned her sex skills... Actually, can someone just get the writers on the phone? We have a lot of questions this week...

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 17 -

Don't insult Journey, alright? 

And don't make your ex boyfriend a mixtape. It's just a bit weird. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 16 -

The time has come. Ryan is no longer interested in saving Marissa. He's busy saving Sadie. HURRY UP AND BREAK UP ALREADY!

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 15 -

Valentines Day AND a funeral. PHEW. We've got a lot to unpack in this episode. And please, don't say the word "panties" to us. Ever. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 14 -

Well... there's no subtly in that title is there? 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 13 -

So it turns out that Kaitlin is the worst. The actual worst. But things look like they could be on the way back up for our absolute fave, Julie Cooper. Oh and some unsolicited advice from us to you - don't buy pot off your pal's 14 year old sister, it's not going to end well for anyone.

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 12 -

Guess who's back? Everyone's favourite naked-pony-loving, big ol' tea leaf (that's cockney rhyming slang for thief for our non-UK listeners!) Kaitlyn Cooper. This smells like trouble and we're so here for it. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 11 -

Grab your Free Marissa t-shirts - it's time to get campaigning. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 10 -

Deck the halls with - teens committing fraud? It's Christmukkah, so there's obviously plans a foot. We just did not see any part of this storyline coming... And Dr Roberts is called Neil? WTF?

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 9 -

GIRLS CAN BE SMART TOO SETH.

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 8 -

For a fairly typical teen drama episode about applying for college we hit some big topics. Feminism, race, equality, careers. It's all in there. Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 7 -

We are so here for Ryan getting a punch bag and trying to deal with his anger management issues. We cannot deal with Taylor trying to be an Angelina and attempting to break up Summer and Seth. Not ok hun. Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 6 -

It's all kicking off down at the beach. Marissa and Jonny are bonding over their trauma, Summer's super stressed that Marissa's going to cheat on Ryan and disappear off the face of the earth (even though they literally share a bed at the moment!) and some hot stuff by the name of Volchock has appeared. Oh and Julie catches creepy Charlotte out for being a creep. As we said, it's all kicking off in Newport Beach this week. Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 5 -

This Dean is too much of a creep for us. He should be going to sea for weeks on end, not Ryan. And Taylor? Don't get us started on Taylor. Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama. 

- Season 3 Episode 4 -

Not one but two school dances in this episode; double the dates, double the trouble and double the 00's fashion. Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama.

- Season 3 Episode 3 - 

Ryan and Marissa FINALLY do it. Oh and Jimmy gets the shit beaten out of him and proves himself to be the worst dad ever. 

Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our resident OC expert) as we navigate the trials, tribulations and tiki huts of Newport Beach. 

- Season 3 Episode 2  -

Well now we know where Mean Girl's writers got the inspiration for Regina George. Heather's encountered Taylor Townsend for the first time and she has a lot to say. Meanwhile Jayne's still worried about who is looking after Sandy - he's got a lot going on at the moment. 

Join us as Newport newbie (Heather) and OC super fan (Jayne) watch everyone's favourite 00's teen drama, discussing the timeless moments and the more... questionable things that come up when watching the show 15 years after it came out.

We're pretty sure it's all going to kick off at Kick Off Carnival isn't it?

- Season 3 Episode 1  -

New season. New Year. New Co-Host.

It's all happening here on I've Never Seen The OC, so grab your heart patterned, cut out swimming costume and let's head on down to Newport. Join Heather (our first time watcher) and Jayne (our new resident OC expert) as we dive right in to season 3 of everyone's favourite 00's American teen drama. 

- Bonus Episode -

Kerry's doing a Luke and moving to Portland. So we have a brand new co-host - everyone please welcome Jayne. 

Jayne is our new OC aficionado, guiding our newbie Newpsie, Heather, through Season 3 of The OC.   

- Season 2 Episode 24 Season Finale - 

This episode is a little longer and a little different because... we have a live audience! Well, live over zoom (thank you 2020). As always, Kerry (OC OG fan) and Heather (who has never seen The OC before, EVER) chat through one of the most popular OC episodes - the season 2 finale. 

We've got a funeral, we've got Imogen Heap, we've got a drug deal, we've got rehab, we've got Jimmy Cooper - really there's a lot going on in this episode so let's get to it. 

- Season 2 Episode 22 - 

It's the penultimate episode of Season 2. So you know it's going to get spicy. We've got Prom, George Lucas (the real one), rehab, sleeping pills, Theresa, a paper mache octopus... Lord knows how they're going to wrap this all up next week in the season finale. 

 All we do know is that we'll never listen to Coldplay's Fix You the same way again.

Join Kerry and Heather as they rewatch (Kerry) and watch for the first time (Heather) the 00's TV staple, The OC. 

- Season 2 Episode 22 -

We've only got three episodes left of Season 2 of our OC rewatch podcast and things are definitely ramping up.

Between Kirsten's morning vodlka and Miss Vixen's whip, we've got a lot to cover in this episode, so let's dive right in. 

- Season 2 Episode 21 -

It's the episode Kerry has been waiting all season for. The nana is BACK! The boys are off to Miami for SPRING BREAK (don't lie, you read that in the SPRING BREAK shouty voice didn't you), while Kirsten stays at home to play with fire. 

This episode holds a trigger warning for sexual assault and conversations around consent - if you're not feeling up for listening to that today, jump back and listen to one of your favourite episodes instead, or skip on to the next episode when it's available.