Bonus Episode: Mischa Barton I Welcome to the OC, Bitches! Podcast
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Mischa Barton joins Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke in a special bonus episode of Welcome to the OC, Bitches!
The ladies breaks down the top Marissa Cooper moments and of course talks Marissa’s iconic fashion. Mischa also answers several fan questions! You can check Mischa out in her next film project, Invitation to a Murder, coming soon!
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20 years and we're all still on The OC train!
Right?! Haha
@@stephaniecure7656 the first two seasons were straight fire 🔥🔥🔥 for me!
Forever and Always
20 years omfg im crying. the show came out before I was born and as soon as I was old enough to comprehend the oc I watched it. Literally even I feel old about this
@@piper92475 I was about 20 years old when it came out, man you make me feel old 🤣🤣🤣
I absolutely love how Melinda seems to be a genuine fan of the show and her insights on the story arcs and character developments.
Totally agree it's refreshing to hear and is one of the reasons I come back to the podcast!
Watching this I realise the Melinda is the only actor, and the girls are exactly the same people they portrayed
I am obsessed. Long overdue. I am so happy Mischa agreed to do this 🥲
I'm a little surprised she did after the things she said in interviews not that long ago. It's a nice surprise though!
@@9melissal maybe a little reunion is in the works.. 20 yr reunion fast approaching..
She chose to leave though. They always regret it when things don't go their way.
@@9melissalwhat did she say recently? Tried googling but didn’t find anything. So nice to see Mischa here… but it’s clear she has some big feels about the show in general she wasn’t fully comfortable saying 😕
She is advertising her movie lol
It’s sad to see how much of this she’s forgotten and how much trauma and resentment she actually felt. You can hear it in her storytelling. For her it was work. Rachel and Melinda romanticize the story as we do as fans and you don’t hear that same passion from Mischa. It’s almost heartbreaking because so many of us love this show and are genuinely passionate about it, and we obviously didn’t experience it the same way she did but our points of view are clearly so different and mean completely different things.
For Mischa it's not about the show itself. Its about her doing drugs, having a eating disorder and paparazzi constantly hounding her at the time on top of other things in her personal life. The show was great for everyone else. It was bad timing in her life tho.
I just so that episode five minutes ago, so Marissa you are a nice memory and Al you guys thanks for all these nice moments 👍🏻
Being a child star is hell. Human beings can't handle huge amounts of fame. She still hasn't grown up. Everybody wanted a piece of her at age 16. Bless her heart!
She admitted that she dated Ben Mackenzie when she was 17 and he was 25..
Well she got borderline groomed by Ben at the start of the show, after that, I can imagine making the show was not so enjoyable. Add in the eating disorder, partying and being the number one girl. She never got a chance to enjoy her peak in life sadly.
Loving the fact that Rachel has Princess Sparkle behind her 🤩🦄✨
And a pic of Captain Oats 😂❤
This is honestly the best podcast ever. Thank you for this amazing episode! The OC has been my comfort show for over a decade.
Same here ❤
Ugh Marissa's death still made me bawl 😭 Having Mischa on the podcast was so sweet and special to watch. So glad she took the time to delve into everything. I was 15 when her final episode came out, this show will always have a special place in my heart. Hand's down, my favorite show of all time. 🥰 Makes me so nostalgic watching these podcast episodes!
I just watched the show during covid, but the writers messed up the storyline due to various issues. Ryan and Marissa had such electrifying chemistry and should have been the endgame but it was all messed up. Still, one of the best shows.
I just watched Marissas death scene (like 5 minutes ago lmao) and I was devestated she didn’t tell Ryan she loved him before she passed. 😢 I knew it was coming bc I read it in advance but honestly it was crazier than I could have ever imagined.
I'm from Germany, born in 1990. Then I watched the show with German language. Today I watch the show via Amazon Prime and in English. It's much better. Nostalgie :-)
23.3.23
@@rainerzufall5996We're the same age 😊
I have seen the show while a teenager, now days I understood that her death was due to her desire to leave the show..
I am so happy Mischa decided to come on the show! I know a lot of us wanted to hear her story on why she left and what the negativity was behind the scenes, but the fact that she agreed to come on is enough for me 🥰
She probably agreed not to be asked about that prior to doing this. I noticed that she forgot about things from that era, which probably was because this is not a time she feels specially fond of, but good enough to come and say hi to her cast mates.
Can’t understand why we can’t know the reason … it’s so strange that nobody ever wanted to talk about that ( Swartz, Savage, Mischa … )
Exactly they should have openly talked about this. It's a real shame they didn't.
I agree. I was so hoping they would clear the air.
@@eduardochernia I was thinking the same thing about agreeing to come on if she wasn't asked about any of that.
Just like great actors are being given a second chance, like Brendan Fraser and Lohan, I truly believe Mischa deserves a comeback in movies. The media was ruthless in the early 2000 and it really affected her from there onward but shes such a great actress and would love to see more from her in the futute
Here here!👏👏
I’M CRYING. The ultimate 2000’s it girl, Mischa Barton, who played the one of the most iconic tv characters of all time, Marissa Cooper, is finally on the podcas! Also, thank you so much for featuring my voicemail and asking my question! ❤
She looks so different now
Isnt it funny that out of all of them the most evil character in the show actually is the nicest person of all of them. Melinda seems a genuine nice person.
Right and Rachel isn’t doing it for me
Julie definitely isn’t the most evil character on the show. In fact she isn’t evil at all. When you realise that Julie was just a troubled person herself trying to build a life for her daughters in the only way she knew how. Because she grew up poor she had this warped idea that by having lots of money, houses and ponies her children would have ultimate happiness.
@@lollietacooliva She tried to kill the grandfather to get his money, he wanted Ryan to kill Marrissa killer and Ryan would have ruined his life. He wanted to Marrissa father to be in prison so she can keep the house.
@@aldede5448 Yes when she was desperate that she was going to lose everything she was going to try and kill Caleb. And then she realised she didn’t want to be a killer and actually tried to save his life when he had a heart attack, id call that redemption. And yes she wanted Ryan to kill Volchuc because she was on a lot of medication, grieving and was struggling with mental health, she realised it was wrong and apologised to Sandy and wished she didn’t do it. She’s a human being who made a mistake that doesn’t make her evil. Yes she wanted Jimmy to go to jail so she can keep her family home. Again she didn’t want her kids to lose everything, does it make her a good person? No. But she isn’t evil
I find Rachel Bilson to have a very pleasant demeanor. I always thought she seemed like the type to be bitchy irl but I guess that was just good acting 😆
It is nice to see and hear Mischa Barton on the podcast, FINALLY. I knew she was trying to avoid or got tired of talking about her experiences about the show in all past interviews. She wants to be known as an actor, not Marissa Cooper. This podcast gave her closure to all interviewers and fans out there. I did not realized her voice tones change or sound differently. Both Melinda Clarke and Rachel Bilson voices sound very similar as the show.
I am looking forward to seeing and hearing other casts on this Podcast. Where is Ben McKenzie?
Melinda Clarke, well said in the end. Bravo!
Actually her accent on the show is adjusted to Valley. She grew up in New York with an English father and an Irish mother. She always had a little bit of Brittish accents slipped out occassionally on the show. Just watch the 'whoever you want me to be" clip. The 'OK' was quite British. When Seth asked about her favourite bands, she said 'The CLASH', the 'Sex Pistols', all very very British. It's funny that when she tried to actually do a British accent at season 3 it was bad, haha.
@@dinghao8541 i know that but her voice sound very mumble deep ... unlike her voice on the oc lol
@@tommynguyen.3485 haha ok, well, you do realise she was 17 at season 1 now she has turned 36, right?
@@dinghao8541 i know voice changes from teen to adulthood. it sounds like she has a cold. rachel and melinda voice sound not dramatic different from that show to present.
She left the show while it was doing well. It did need her, but it is funny how they realize that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
I quite like the idea that Marissa was NOT the typical California girl. It makes her connection to Ryan more believable. Summer is THAT girl at the start, but develops a LOT of layers. Ryan, Marissa and Seth are all characters that don't feel like they belong where they are. They are all fish out of water in one way or another. Ryan has landed in Newport, Seth is isolated there and Marissa has to pretend (because of her mother's constant pressure). That theme from Josh Schwartz seems to play through a lot of characters. Sandy is also a fish out of water and revels in it (they way he makes fun of the Newp-sies and tries to swerve the parties). Julie is running from her background too. Really, everyone is just trying to find a way to belong and survive in Newport.
It made sense that they wanted to make her a foil for Ryan's darker, broody presence. So, I understand why they would've wanted her to be this bubbly, laid back surfer girl. But considering the arc her character went through, the choice to make her a bit different made more sense.
Yeah. I agree. Thank you for this critical review on the characters. You wrote exactly what I was thinking 👍🏼
Well said!👏👏👏
Marissa's death, to this day gets me upset. I remember watching it live, then immediately after calling my then best friend and us sobbing on the phone. It was so impactful. I'm 32 now and it's a tv show moment that has been engraved into brain. The show was never the same after. I want to thank Mischa for coming onto the podcast. It was really awesome to see and hear from her.
I remember being in 8th grade and having to go to school the day after Marissa died and wearing sweats and no makeup, feeling like I lost someone close to me. I remember holding back tears every time the thought would intrude my head. This show made a serious impact on my adolescence! Thank you Mischa for coming on!
This is a Legendary moment we will all cherish forever….
Oh my goodness, you made me cry again. I watched the series but hadn't finished it. This past month I watched it all from the beginning, as I loved to watch. Marissa forever.
The music, the beachy landscapes, the core cast, the clothing that really captured the early 2000s. . . Loved The O.C more than I expected! All it took was one episode and you're sucked right in!
I’m 35 and til this day I still try to do my makeup like Marissas character. The bronze shadows etc never seems to go out of style, effortless beauty for sure 💜
I still live vicariously thru Ryan 😆
Is this Mischas fat sister?
Melinda Clarke is such a beautiful person and soul. Her kindness radiates.
I could write a whole essay about how much this show has meant to me across the years. It was the show I bonded with my person over. We'd watch it after school from different towns. We were dating by the time I was 13 until I was into my late twenties. He passed in a car accident last fall. It's been so hard. I still have our show... And that means a lot ❤ it meant a lot to us. Thank you for all the memories.
This is simply the best thing to happen in 2023. Love you all and thank you Mischa for being part of this episode.
The best moment of the show was that New Years Eve scene. Mischa and Ryan had great on screen chemistry
Agreed, I also consider that sequence and that episode to be the peak of the series.
"The Countdown" omg 1 of my favorite episodes EVERRRRRRRR
Yesssss ❤
OC at its peak. That was it that moment.
The fact that this is the most viewed oc podcast people really miss mischa barton im so happy she agreed doing this i love her sm ❤️
Yay!! Love Mischa. She played Marissa as the amazing loveable trainwreck that she was. Now let's manifest Ben to come on!!
He hasnt been on yet?
@Anthony Campos no they've had all the main cast on except him
I love that Mischa did it for the fans. She was a huge star off the back of this show and I just really respect the fact she fronted-up to do it and chat it out. Rachel and Melinda seem really respectful she came on, too. You can tell they don't exactly all love each other; but nonetheless, they keep it mature and professional.
I agree, I think that especially Mischa and Rachel didn't seem to be super close but they kept it civil and friendly enough. I thought that the moment where they rewatch the car crash scene felt a bit fake and constructed, but I might be wrong I don't know ! :)
@@alexao3946 I totally agree. The car crash scene was where I noticed they clearly don't like each other. But really respect they are doing this for the fans. Rachel and Melinda seem really respectful of Mischa, too. I've wondered if Kim Catrall and SJP could just put it aside for the fans, too. Similarly, SATC broke their careers giving them more money and fame then she could have ever imagined. Reviving these characters gives people lots of wonderful nostalgia during what has been a difficult few years.
@@CT-od5dl omg you are such a drama queen. I think they really love and miss each other like they said.
@@federicopedroni3647 I think it's weird when people can't pick-up on tensions or emotional cues.
Yeah Rachel and Mindy were the best possible people to talk to her. Not trying to catch her off-guard, make her uncomfortable, but gave her the opportunity to say her experience in a safe, supportive space.
Was never the same without her in the show❤
You can really tell how much Mischa connected to and cared about her character on the OC here and how impactful that moment in her life was! This podcast ep was a real treat to watch!
The captain oats and princess sparkle picture behind Rachel >>>
I think she is always in love with Adam Brody. That's obvious if you think she is the only one that remembers everything about the show ,she does the podcast with Melinda and she is so sentimental about it and has this kind of stuff in her place.
Idk why even after all this time the death scene hits so hard, my entire body was frozen watching them watch the scene. Everytime I even think of the scene, I start tearing up because I know Marissa is just a fictional person but for me, it represents someone wanting to turn their life around after facing uncountable hardships and then not even being given a chance to do so.
It’s like after everything she went through, what was it all for? Just to die? It just breaks my heart because as much as I understand Marissa, she did really have a chance to eventually figure it all out and be a happy person. I can imagine her as a loving mother to a daughter she had with someone outside of the OC with a decent career and relationship with everyone within the OC universe.
I was a freshman in high school when this came out. I recorded it the night it was on and watched it before school the next day. It was the first time I literally screamed because of something I was watching. I’ll never forget it.
I love Mischa Barton, always been rooting for her. So glad to see her again.
Great to hear Mischa's thoughts and takes! The scene where Marissa is saying goodbye to Jimmy was a moment in the show that was truly an incredible performance by Mischa. The scene had such authenticity in how she evoked her emotions, and one that was heartbreaking, when your own daughter is pleading with you to stay. I'm glad someone asked about it.
I loooove love love Mischa and Marissa!! This is really the highlight of my day to watch this episode. So much nostalgia! The OC really marked my teenager years and it is still probably my favorite tv show ever. It’s my safe place ❤
Rachel finally gave us what we needed from her in this episode!!!!!! Such a good one. Melinda was perfect as per usual and I loved having Mischa on. I was hoping last weeks episode would be more emotional but they definitely made up for it with this one.
Thank you Mischa for coming on, you impacted a generation and still are! Thank you to Rachel and Melinda for making this happen!
It wasn’t Ryan who was caught with another girl in TJ, it was Luke caught with Marissa’s good friend Holly. Thanks for doing this! It was truly my favorite show!!!!
I know. I can’t believe they didn’t clarify that 😮 noooo! It was Luke & Holly! And Holly said to her that he hooks up with everybody. Luke was a Ho!
I am so excited for this. This is literally my super bowl.
Me too! It made my morning. When at first I saw Michael Cassidy was on The Graduates I was crushed (though I love him - and what an episode!), but then I saw Mischa was going to be appearing on a separate bonus episode.
Superbowl indeed 😀
YES!
39:37 Music was always the saving grace of this show INDEED! It shaped my music taste, I still listen to those songs to this day!!
The painful reality is that life chews up and spits out some people. Marissa was one of those characters and it took someone like Mischa to portray her perfectly. Having done so, she helps us learn and grow as a culture - but it’s still very hard for her as an individual to have gone through that.
I love you all and I'm watching it again, and it feels so nostalgic, im so happy!
So nice to see Mischa, Rachel and Melinda going to all those moments together. I cry so hard on the death scene for so many years could never imagined that one day I would watch and cry with this scene together with Rachel and Mischa. Love you girls and thank you so much for doing this podcast. This show has a huge impact on my life. Will always be. 💜🥺💜
I think its pretty obvious that she agreed to come on if certain topics were avoided. Even so I loved her insightfulnes into her character. I'm so glad shes doing movies again too. She's such a great actress
Agreed. I'm just happy to have gotten her on the podcast at all.
Agreed, but how could they NOT mention Oliver?!
@@ericcecil989 I hated Oliver! He’s the one that became obsessed with her right?
@@Leslie.G yes he was. I absolutely hated him too. But when they were discussing music or favourite scenes in an earlier episode, the New Year party scene came up, which was an iconic moment. And Oliver was such a pivotal character in Marissa and Ryan's relationship.
Wow! What an episode 👏 thank you Rachel for watching the scene! Thank you Mischa for doing the podcast! Thank you Melinda for being awesome as always! Thank you to all 3 of you for doing this episode❤️❤️
Mischa looks incredible...healthy and happy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ A real role model and inspiration for us women everywhere. Rachel and Melinda are awesome as always!
Thank you Melinda and Rachel for making this happen. We are all so happy. Thank you Mischa for doing this! We all love you!!!
The best American drama series of the early 2000's and nearly 2 decades on, still lives upto it's quality!!!
Last things Rachel said about her relationship with Mischa, woooooo beautiful 🥰🥹
I love this!! I hope we can get Ben on the podcast soon. I rewatch the show every new year and have started my annual rewatch 🥰 Also, you’re thinking of Caleb’s girlfriend Gabrielle that Ryan is caught making out with by Marissa 😜
I assumed they had just mixed Ryan up with Luke as that happens in the Tijuana ep
@@joshhunt4146 the girlfriend episode happened before Tijuana, so I think that’s what they’re talking about. It’s also why she wasn’t talking to Ryan on the drive to Tijuana because of him making out with Gabrielle
@@iKristin04 yeah I remember, it’s just they said they had read the synopsis so I assumed they meant the synopsis of the ep they were talking about. I could be wrong tho :) would have though Mindy would have remembered Luke cheating
This was everything!!! Even now, I’m fascinated by that first scene of Marisa in the show, it’s absolute perfection. Always wishing you the best, Mischa! ❤
I am beyond happy that Mischa came on the pod!! I was crying with you all watching Marissa's final scene. I cry every time!!!!
We the fans are super duper happy this happened! Nothing but smiles this Ep haha. Thank you guys!
I am so so so grateful Mischa agreed to come on the show. Marissa was my favourite character, I related so much to her. Just in how she always had to be the one to fix everything, the pressure of that, being the oldest, trying to keep it all together, perfect on the outside but falling apart inside... Watching Mischa do such an incredible job as Marissa kept me going. I live in Ireland and years ago she was in Dublin doing a play - I hung around the backstage door and was lucky enough to meet her. She was absolutely lovely and I was so nervous I could barely talk but Mischa, should you see this, thank you. Thank you for 3 years of strength and inspiration by playing Marissa. It still means everything.
Just started rewatching the oc for the first time in my thirties and can't believe I watched this show 20 years ago 🤯 it aged really well and is still iconic. I would've liked to hear Rachel and Mischa talking it out but I understand if Mischa doesn't wanna talk about the stuff she said anymore.
geeze... there's still a weird vibe. I don't know if it's just me feeling the awkwardness - but it's very obvious Mischa wanted to make very clear how frustrated she was with the storylines (rightfully so). She checked out and she's still over it 😆
All their voices are taking me back! Wow! I need to rewatch this asap!
It was really nice to see this reunion. Loved that you came on here Mischa I love Marissa and she has a special place in my heart. Hopefully Ben can join the podcast because I'd like to know what it was like for him as well.
OMG FINALLY!!!! I used to be obsessed with Mischa from the OC days, this makes me so nostalgic
Thank you so much Mischa for coming on the podcast! It's interesting to hear about how tired she was by season 3 compared with seasons 1 and even 2. Even though I like seasons 3 and 4, I always got the sense that when you look at the main actors in the last two seasons, especially Adam, they look absolutely exhausted, and I suspect the writers were probably exhausted too.
Ultimately I think the brutal schedule is what led the show to end sooner rather than later. Introducing Michael Cassidy and Autumn Reeser and Willa Holland definitely helped, but when the anchors of a show that started off so fresh and exciting are overworked and exhausted, it's going to have an impact. On one hand I'm glad we got long seasons because we could feel like we're growing with the characters, but on the other, I think The O.C. could have gone much further if they had the episode and shooting schedules of some of today's streaming shows instead.
Yes, I remember re-watching the show a year ago or so, and I noticed how the energies between the actors were drastically different between season 1 and 3. So crazy when you watch the seasons back to back.
Just wanted to add in cause you guys forgot. It was Luke who was seen with Holly and he was cheating on her and she saw that right after hearing her parents are going to divorce. Probably felt like there was nothing left to lose and then she took the pills. Also Mischa is a legend, watched this show when I was 11-12 on tv all the way till the end. Still my favorite show.
My too. Best regards from Poland.
You're right, but I think they're talking about why Marissa was angry at Ryan at that time, because the episode before that she walked in on him and the woman, Caleb's gf - which is why she went off and slept with Luke. She asked him at the hotel "did U ever wonder why I came to your room that night?" And he said "everyday".
@Millie Virtue oooh you're right, they're talking about Caleb's girlfriend, I also thought for a minute they meant the Holly scene!
Nah she’s talking about Ryan seen with Caleb’s new gf first in the episode before. Not the Luke bit just yet.
I came here to say that too. It was Luke, not Ryan Marissa sees with another girl. He had been cheating on her. Ryan never cheated on her, he would never.
Marissa is my favorite character of all time, THANK YOU all for putting this together!! Mischa, you are the best!
For me, my favorite thing about the O.C. will always be Marissa and Summer's relationship.
Also, I was recently thinking. If you want to bring the O.C. back in a world where Marissa is still alive, then we always have Atomic County! It would be the greatest show ever!
I think that would be a great way to bring the actors back!
I would totally watch Atomic County! Welcome to the A.C. Bitch 🤣
@@shortylove876 me too, without a doubt
THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING
Or do an animation series. I think they all have great voices and it's less stressful to dub?
So glad Mischa came on the podcast!! It couldn’t be an OC podcast without her pov ❤️
I watched this episode with Mischa a couple of weeks ago and it made me rewatch the show. Currently halfway through season 4. Originally while this was airing I religiously watched until the end of season 2 which was when I graduated high school. I knew Marissa died at the end of season 3 but never watched that season, let alone that scene. There’s such a change in season 3 having just finished it for the first time but it was still so good. It brings me right back but also still feels just as fresh as it did the first time I watched. Marissa Cooper was my favorite character and Mischa Barton, who I was already a fan of from Once and Again, was one of if not my favorite actress. I love you all so much and I’m so happy you did this together!
People say that but I just dont see how S3 was different. How was it different?
This was GIFT for the fans. Thank you from my bottomless heart. :*
I was in 6th grade when that finale came out and was in such a state of shock and didn't have a cell phone, so I remember having to wait till the next day at school to talk to my friends about it! we didn't want to believe she was dead and there were so many conspiracies being shared about Mischa. This reminded me how HUGE a part of our lives this show was! Wish I could send this to 12 year old me lol
Obsessed with this show even years and years later! I bought the 'OC: COMPLETE SERIES: 28DVD' back in 2009 for £79.99 from HMV. This was one of the best purchases I made as I've rewatched the series sooo many times. It has everything. Highs, lows, comedy, drama & action. I'm in love with the characters and the story line. Seeing these 3 together again after so many years makes me so happy 🥰
Mischa was a stunner and always appeared to be a genuinely nice person that’s why she suffered that much. I always thought she had such a singular and lovely voice. Never watched the OC but I obviously knew of her. Wish her the best, a healthy future.
How I loved Marissa! ❤❤❤ I can’t believe that are gone so many years and we’re still talking about this show!
We have been waiting so long for Mischa/Merissa to be on the pod cast/RUclips video, and yes it was well worth the wait. An hour and 22 minutes, I could have watched for 3 hours no problem. She has set the bar high, only 1 of the core 4 left, with only 16 episodes left we need Ben, come on Rachel get the charm going, lets see the Summer smile and get Ben on the show. If that is impossible lets have 16 episodes with Michael Cassidy. ❤❤❤❤❤
Fantastic to see Mischa, looking well, Mischa made the show, it would been nice to find out how she and Ben got on during the show
Mischa is still so beautiful! I loved seeing these three together again and loved hearing her perspective of Marissa’s character.
Yes! So glad Mischa was able to come on the podcast. Thanks for doing this, it was such a fun one to watch. The impact of Marissa Cooper is beyond words.
Errrmergawd!! I never thought I'd see this day!! Good onya Mischa for coming on the show, I know you have a history of not really wanting to talk about your days on the O.C. But for us die hard fans, this interview is EVERYTHING!! 🙏🥰
Finally!!!! SO happy to see Mischa, love her as Marissa !
We love you Mischa💖 and thank you for giving us this gift, seeing these 3 ladies together again is kinda magical!
there's no such thing as a coincidence!
It's been really interesting to see them watch her death scene, considering both Mischa and Rachel have been avoiding it. I do wish they'd delved more into the characters' dynamics, especially between Ryan and Marissa. They were the main couple in the show, after all. And I would have liked to have heard Mischa talk about Ben and her memories of working with him. I'm guessing she didn't want to go there, for some reason.
Yeah I also thought that was strange how they didn’t touch on relationships with the actors
maybe it was uncomfortable for her as a 17 year old to do fairly intimate scenes with a 24 year old man. Maybe she doesnt blame Ben but it would come across as that if she spoke about it and therefore avoids it.
I was thinking it's just because there might be something uncomfortable to do and they don't want to upset anyone.
Mischa has been quite open about difficult working relationships on the set. She alleged that everyone on set treated her badly. I guess that's the reason she doesn't talk about anything apart from the fashion n episodes.
@@adaswedentrI’m pretty sure she dated Ben Mackenzie for a short period of time. I doubt it’s the age gap and more the personal history there.
As a heterosexual guy, I think many of my friends initially reacted weirdly to me saying that it was THE show to watch, I think because at first glance it came off as another 90210 or some cheesy daytime drama show; you’ve got to remember, this was different times. Matter of fact it was SO ahead of it’s time to me, looking back, but me being into the show; the acting, the script, the music, the dynamic, the legendary quotes! Everything, and I was a biiiiig indie music guy at the time, so that really spoke to me as well, and I totally saw myself like this mixture between both Ryan and Seth, and it was something my guy friends initiallly thought was weird, but listen:
EVERY. SINGLE. GUY friend I had, I ended up watching it up here in Norway (again with the Norwegians? 😂) they ALL ended up loving it. Like, with a passion.
We actually kind of ended up being this friend group of like 6 teenagers, watching it every week, together with our girlfriends, and honestly, for better or worse, The OC became the blueprint for our dynamic and what we would do in life, so that is interesting. Looking back now, and rewatching the show, I clearly see myself as more of a Marissa type of person as a teenager and in my 20s. I really was lost, and I became that person who would drink a whole bottle of vodka on weekdays, in the middle of the day, and would take a lot of pills etc,
which I would battle for over a decade fresh out of high school, but I’m proud to say that I’m sober 3 years in February; so rewatching the show with my mid 20s fiancé is just amazing. She really now understands the stories that I’ve told her of me growing up with all these grand house parties, bonfires, sailing, going out to lunch and stuff like that as a teenager, and all of us just gathering around to watch movies or play video games together, and make tacos.
It was all very wholesome for a while.
Fun fact: My friend quite LITERALLY became a lawyer because of Sandy Cohen. So the show had a profound impact on me and my friends.
Anyway, I love you all; and I would like to thank you for being such an important part of my life. ❤
I don’t know where the awkward & uncomfortable comments are coming from, I didn’t notice any of that 🤷♀ I think Mischa probably had delayed audio & was concentrating on listening to what Rachel & Melinda were saying because of that but that tends to happen with a video chat. I was really disappointed that Mischa wasn’t the guest for her last episode (Michael did great though!!) but this more than made up for that!! Thank you Mischa & Rachel for watching the scene that you both really didn’t want to, I loved that you did it together!! Coop & Sum 🥹 it means so much to the fans & you could feel the real emotions coming from both of you! I was crying 😭 along with you guys & that you couldn’t finish it speaks volumes! Mischa definitely talked about the negative aspects which included being tired/exhausted, gruelling/long hours, not only multiple takes but different acting within those takes & even filming 2 episodes at once where she didn’t get any time to prepare. I also loved hearing the bts about the audition process & how she got the role. She didn’t think she was the right person for the role & didn’t want it because of that, which probably impacted her experience from the start. Huge thank you to Rachel, Melinda & Mischa!!! This was the best episode & I really don’t want the podcast to end 😢
Love this show forever, I rewatch it every few years. So true that the music is a key component to making it so memorable and iconic
20 years have passed and I still cry when I see Trey scene and Marissa's death scene 😭 we love you so much ♥️
I laugh at those scenes
Loved seeing you girls together, Mischa finally accepted to join the podcast, although she barely spoke about why she wanted to get out from the series at the time, also it was her choice, and decision to kill Marissa off so she could never came back.
For me, season 3 is the worst season, many things went downhill, useless characters like Johnny, too much and unnecessary drama going on.
This year marks 20 years since the first season aired in August 2003, I watched from the very beginning, and like the Queen Melinda said at the end of podcast:The O.C. is a cultural phenomenon, and still remains, changed our lives and the cast lives, so I think all the bad and ugly things Mischa has been in the years playing Marissa, it worth it, she's a teenage icon, and always will be remembered as Marissa Cooper.
Now it's pass the time you guys get Ben McKenzie and he finally join the podcast, enough avoiding the past. He needs to embrace it too.
The year is 2023, I've just watched Marissa dying in Ryan's arms with Mischa Barton, everything is fine. NO IT'S NOT.
Thank you Mischa for agreeing to do this! I feel like we all needed closure.
This is so awesome to see! I’ve watched The OC since I was very young (too young, 2nd grade) and have rewatched so many times. I fell in love with Ryan and Marissa from the very beginning and they are why I am so emotionally connected to the show. Mischa’s portrayal of Marissa was everything- beautiful, tragic, emotional. I just love that she came on to talk about one of her most iconic characters she’s ever played.
Started watching the OC again since it first came out. Forgot how good it was, well it was amazing the first time but I think I enjoyed it more the 2nd time, just for the nostalgia. Cannot believe its 20 years old, feels like 10.
Thank you so much Rachel and Melinda for the podcast and inviting Mischa! She’s always been my favourite character on the show! Mischa you look incredible and I can’t wait to watch your new movie!! Again thank you for making this episode, it is the closure we never knew we needed ❤
Mischa’s found what makes her happy in small films that give her more freedom and control. All the best to you.
Seeing Mischa on the Podcast is the greatest thing ever! 🥰 I think after the S3 finale so many of us have been waiting to hear her thoughts on the show, Marissa’s death, reuniting with the cast etc. I remember she was the IT girl on every magazine back in the 2000’s and I wanted to be her. Heck, we even share the same birthday. Thank you for this reunion! I appreciate you. ❤️ I’ve always loved the Cooper family dynamic and her bff relationship with Summer. Hopefully Ben McKenzie agrees to join at some point in the near future especially in S4 when things come full circle with Ryan’s character arc in the end. Oh, and maybe Chris Pratt? I’m almost done S4 now again for like the millionth time and I’d love to see Che make special appearance. If not I’ll take Flapjacks. 🐰😝
Pretty sure Chris Pratt wouldn’t agree to any podcasts since he’s a movie star now but would love it if he did!
@@ashleyschirber5298 I know, he’s too busy being a Guardian of the Galaxy ✨ and training Raptors. 😂 It’d be a fun throwback though. It’s still funny to me he was on the show long before Parks & Rec and Marvel took over.
That scene with Marissa and Jimmy at the lifeguard tower when he tells her he’s leaving as Modest Mouse “the world at large” comes on… the episode ends at the Cohens as they include her in their morning ritual, Sandy schmearing her a bagel, Ryan puts his arm around Marissa and somehow you get this sense that everything will be ok.
Uuuugh, all the feels!
So awesome to see this! Made my day!!! Only one more to complete the Fab Four! Chino where are you?!
Mischa, I want to thank you for joining Rachel and Melinda and I want to thank, Rachel and Melinda for hosting this podcast. I really enjoyed getting some insight from Mischa although I wanted a lot more!!! I could have watched you guys for hours. I have so many questions as I’m sure all the fans do ❤. I didn’t like Marissa a lot of the time but I was heart broken when she died. The show was never the same.
😃 So happy to see Mischa! Glad to see she's doing well. The roll of Marissa was so iconic and had such an impact on pop culture at the time.
I found the O.C. for the first time indirectly because of the movie Invitation to a Murder. I was impressed by Mischa Barton’s performance, enjoyed the entire movie, and went a on a search for more of her work. I was 30 when the O.C. came out, so probably too mature to really be drawn to it and do not remember hearing about it, much less watch it. Now, with a 16-year old daughter of my own, I am fascinated by the Marissa Cooper storyline in the O.C. I’m glad I found the show, with all of the rich characters, plots, drama, and humor. Finding the O.C. after all these years isthanks to a great movie performance by Mischa in Invitation to a Murder. Crazy. Great podcast! Thank you Rachel and Mindy!
I watched the OC in my teens and now I'm watching it in my 30s again. I relate to different characters now that i didn't back then
What a fabulous episode! Thank you to all that made this happen. I am always impressed when you ladies remember something from the show as it was nearly 20 years ago and you don't watch it religiously like us viewers. Mischa's memory is fantastic! I got emotional when you were all watching Marissa's final scene. When I rewatched it during the pandemic, I wasn't expecting the final scene to be so subtle and quiet, it was so much more powerful and not over the top. Thank you for making this happen💜
Omg thank you so much Mischa for coming on! I was obsessed with you during my teen years (who wasn't) and I've always been a supporter. Wishing you success and happiness for the years ahead.
I was 14 years old when I watched The OC in 2004 in Brazil. This show impacted my life so much, the characters, the drama, the songs, until today. I recently rewatched and cried a lot with Marissa's death and the impacts of this on season 4. Mischa, I love you. Rachel, you were my style icon for many years. The songs shaped my music taste and I met Jeff Buckley, this changed my life. A lot of nostalgia to see you three together, thank you for that. 🤍
This has been one of the best things I could have gotten in 2023. I began watching the oc about 18 years ago, and rewatch it 2X a year without fail.
The OC means the world to me. It’s been through everything with me and influenced me as a person. Seeing the amazing women who I looked up to coming together like this has been just so brilliant.
🫶🏻 the oc forever
This show was a huge part of my childhood and building my confidence and sense of humour and it's amazing watching you guys watch it and react with us. I have never watched Marissa's death and not cried, it's so heart-breaking.
Yay! Mischa showed up! Full circle! So good to see the three of you together and the positive vibes. Kudos!!!! Seeing the death scene again wrecked me! Thank you. Just Ben left now. Holding thumbs!