Adam Brody: The Strip + All Things The OC (Part 1 of 2)

Rachel and Melinda are joined by Adam Brody, who played fan-favorite Seth Cohen on The OC, to discuss “The Strip,” (S1 Ep26). However, in part 1 of this 2-part episode, the conversation takes a turn away from the episode and dives more into Adam’s overall OC experience.
How similar is Adam to Seth? How did he feel about his performance playing the character? What does he still struggle with in regards to Seth? Listen to hear his answers. They’ll also reminisce about the project Adam collaborated with Rachel’s dad on, and the first gift he ever gave to her. And, hear the one thing Rachel has been wanting to tell Adam!
Then, tune in next week as they share memories from The Strip as well as more never-before-discussed moments from their time on The OC.
The Strip Synopsis: When word gets out that Caleb is having a bachelor party in Vegas, Sandy, Jimmy, Seth, and Ryan all invite themselves along. With the hopes to win some money to help Theresa out, Ryan and Seth instead end up owing money… to a pimp, after unknowingly inviting prostitutes over to their penthouse. Back home, Kirsten agrees to Julie’s wishes and hosts her a bachelorette party that includes strippers!
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[@sophiequayle8301]

Love that Rachel calls Adam ‘Brody’ like Summer called Seth ‘Cohen’ 😄

[@satuesday]

Yup, the writers put that in the show because Rachel called him Brody in real life

[@tamiresmachado5436]

YEEEES

[@aninhatts5910]

yeeeessssss

[@jab070]

Omg. Didn’t even realise that!

[@aninhatts5910]

@@satuesday i didn't know that

[@loviak4323]

Omg. The fact that this is THE Adam Brody. And that he’s giving us EVERYTHING. This mundane Tuesday has gotten so much better

[@SB-dk1ty]

Couldn’t have said it better. I feel like I’m just so star struck that it’s him and he’s actually talking about the oc 😮😮😮

[@barrychills]

Word

[@tamiresmachado5436]

OMG, I actually teared up when Rachel thanked Brody for making her better and more confident as an actress! His reaction to that was beautiful, too

[@5k8r]

😪

[@jozigalm8159]

Rewatch Mindy's face when she says " i was never better than when i was acting with you" its bloody hilarious!

[@tamiresmachado5436]

@@jozigalm8159 yeeees! I did notice that! Hahahah

[@FoundSheep-AN]

His reaction was standoffish and cold, her compliment was really emotional and he did not reciprocate the compliment. He is definitely over her, he also looked a little embarrassed

[@alexisgarcia-xj2sz]

@@FoundSheep-AN Or it's uncomfortable since they once loved each other and he will always have a place in his heart but once it's been this long and he's married and happy he can't play too much with that kind of talk before it's inappropriate. I think she meant it platonically but genuinely and he was trying to save his emotion.

[@JourneyWithBen]

The way Rachel still looks at Adam brought me back to Seth and Summer.

[@brendacastro6923]

She is in love with him!

[@rachelryan127]

@@brendacastro6923 comments like that are not very smart. As you can probably imagine, as exes this is not a nice thing to hear/read. She can read the comments. Maybe she'll opt not to have him on again after that

[@bcr4369]

@@rachelryan127 yeah and he’s married with children

[@derek4177]

@@brendacastro6923 yikes.

[@natfingerboard]

didn't realise they dated in real life, seems like he definitely has a type, I don't know what happened between them, but it seems like leighton managed to fill a void left in his life. I am glad their relationship has lasted so long, and he has such a beautiful and seemingly happy family.

[@ShannonQT85]

I still don't think Adam gets how endearing and unique Seth Cohen was and why everyone just fell so in love with his character. Every other show had a bunch of jock characters and bad boys and he was so different...in a good way. And Adam just played him so well and was so natural in his delivery that you couldn't help adoring him. I know he's not loved people asking him about the OC very much over the years because he wants people to see him as more than that character.....so it was such a nice surprise to see Adam open up a bit and do this podcast episode. Loved it.

[@carolinefranciswonderwoman]

I love him, charisma anybody!!!

[@elvabriandamichellsotorodr9666]

Omg when Adam Brody says that he could've had done JUMPER, the movie where Rachel Bilson meet the guy she would leave Adam for... DUDE the universe is crazy

[@cel.2263]

omg, so that is why they started getting into that

[@Davon85J]

right!? that was a crazy bombshell and it’s crazy to think where they’d be now if they did that movie together 😂

[@hollaz2]

'that guy' is Darth Vader

[@theonlyrico9799]

as a guy I can confirm that Seth and Ryan helped shape who I am today.. They were like my best friends in a tv show.. Crazy how actors can have such an impact on ones life but they were great role models as a teenage boy.

[@LenuskaT]

I am willing to bet that this episode will have the most views.

[@TokyoKazama]

Probably the only person that could beat this is Mischa.

[@stonecoldbascar6324]

@@TokyoKazama and Ben!

[@Warrenwoon]

This might break the internet

[@PredatorKingdom]

This will easily be their most viewed episode until Mischa Barton comes on and maybe Ben but I think Adam beats Ben beause of Adam's relationship with Rachel on the show.

[@iBeatRabbit]

So far the Peter Gallagher episode has the most views. We’ll see if Adam can beat this 😁

[@SB-dk1ty]

“I was never better than when I was acting with you” Ummmm that is the sweetest thing and nearly made me cry. This whole episode really pulled at my heartstrings actually 😭😭

[@carolc2918]

the way rachel took a deep breath when saying who would be the guest...so cute!

[@elisam643]

I still get vibes that she's not tooooootally over Adam (who would be haha!!), she looks so happy and smitten and she's talked in previous episodes how endearing her memories with him are ❤️ I mean they were young so it's probably that "first love" glow, but I think there's definitely some cute feelings there 😊 she even did her make up more than usual haha! Love them so much

[@aninhatts5910]

@@elisam643 yeeesss i notice the same😍😍

[@NELLISZ1]

@@elisam643 lol yessss, i don't think you can ever get over this one, haha. not in a way that she would cry into her pillow everyday obviously, but i just don't think the admiration you have for him ever goes away. the way she looks at him when he talks is really so heartwarming ❤️

[@carlasulit7058]

Regrets. Letting go of brody cuz of being swept off by hayden

[@annabellerioux8989]

@@carlasulit7058 is that what really happened???

[@futureintime]

No to reboot, YES to the reunion in 2023, the 20th anniversary of the series. The OC FOREVER.

[@theladyprincess]

PRINCESS SPARKLE AND CAPTAIN OATS FOREVER

[@kellymcphaul2793]

I love him so much. I’ve always wanted my own Seth Cohen.

[@lswt6026]

Melinda’s eyes when Rachel told Adam “I was never better than when I was acting with you” was all of us 30:35

[@chrissedano7287]

Lol totally😩

[@hennaemaenaen4324]

Lmao especially knowing that they were together irl

[@Accomandoc]

Sorry for not getting it! Why did Melinda react that way? 😳

[@lswt6026]

@@Accomandoc I interpreted her reaction as feelings of ‘wow that’s so sweet I can’t believe she said that’

[@elvabriandamichellsotorodr9666]

OMG YES JAJAJAJAA

[@JimYorke82]

So weird to see “Seth” and “Julie” conversing with each other so much. Their characters had about 3 lines of dialogue together in the whole show!

[@corbinrugely2066]

Couldve been really close BTS that us fans never saw 🙃

[@gm.8805]

yeah but seth mocked julie a lot of times lmao

[@Kindheitshelden2004]

Love to see Rachel and Adam together after a long time. I missed them

[@ipeight9297]

“Do not insult Death Cab” - Seth to Summer

[@anneee11]

The way Adam's face lights up when Melinda said she watched The Kid Detective!! Absolutely lovely to see them support each other after all these years :)

[@madeiraislander]

It's a great film, i really enjoyed it too :)

[@NELLISZ1]

i cannot even tell how my 15yr old self whose first celeb crush was Mr Brody is excited and grateful for this podcast right now 🤩🤩🤩

[@NELLISZ1]

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE.

[@tamiresmachado5436]

I love that Rachel was the one who introduced him, and that they show so much respect for each other! ❤️

[@lizaperez3389]

I never clicked on anything so fast 🤣 I just finished this rewatch, so excited Adam is here for this!

[@j.johnson7891]

Same!

[@user-ce9jx1ch4b]

Oh my god, same!🤣

[@jolene9952]

Pahahaha ME TOO

[@TheLampochkaaa]

Adam really underestimates the role of ‘Seth’ for public. I have such a warm memory from my childhood. I am a mom with two kids, but really loved those careless school days. Thank you guya for our memories! Love OC

[@katupelka]

Seth was iconic! And still is .

[@augustosantos6894]

this is one of the greatest thing that happened for the last two years

[@iKristin04]

Yay Adam!! Can’t wait to see Ben 😍 And he is so right about putting Marissa on pause for a bit. Instead of killing her off, put her in rehab or just send her off with her dad on the boat job and then bring her back and she could have been more mature and gotten back with Ryan! I think the show would have lasted longer

[@brunamormiloborges7809]

for what I read, mischa wanted to start off with other things in her career and they did offer like we can kill your character and have this big moment or we can have her going away and eventually coming back for a bizzare tv moment or somenthing. she also kinda blamed rachel for coming in the show and being one of the main characters. i mean, she was just very self absorbed and this is why I feel they killed her.

[@marcowina2572]

@@brunamormiloborges7809 that’s not true she said the drama started all when Rachel became a series regular because they all had to split their salaries (not Rachel herself) and that men on set treat her like shit and she didn’t feel protected at that time especially since she was the the youngest one (17 years old), and it wasn’t really her choice to leave the show but the character of Marissa was going nowhere basically had no storylines like Brody said, but now she doesn’t mind doing the reboot if there’s one in the future…as for the podcast who knows only time will tell !

[@mattsaracen7]

@@marcowina2572 but she did say it was her choice to have marissa killed off rather than just leave

[@marcowina2572]

@@mattsaracen7 true but I mean come on I don’t blame her I just can’t see Marissa going to live with her dad on a boat 😂

[@jamedeo4555]

but did you see rachels face when adam said that. rachel must really hate mischa

[@tamiresmachado5436]

-We got married -THAT I know LOL

[@tamiresmachado5436]

Adam is so smart, humble, endearing and well-spoken! It's just impossible not to love him!

[@natosbagliato22]

Seth cohen was a very big part of my adolescence in a lot of different way and i’m very happy that the actor is an interesting, clever and funny person just like the character. What you are doing with this podcast is amazing guys!

[@amycarroll7698]

I love that Rachel and Adam can reminisce on a mature level. It’s perfect. It’s so genuine and comfortable.

[@laurayezagelian9042]

We have waited so long for Adam to come on the podcast, and he did not disappoint! Adam is so interesting to listen to, his podcast episodes with Anna Faris and Dax Shepherd are a great listen. He is a real film buff. I am glad that he looks back on the experience so positively. Great work Rachel and Mindy!

[@comicsguru2574]

I owe Josh and Brody literally every hookup I had in my teens and 20s. Seth was a character that was into the same comics, music and clothes I was into, made me standout from the gazillion jocks that populated parties and school hallways because girls were intrigued that guys like the character actually existed (in some form). Zoomers have it so easy now because everyone is into everything (that's cool) but back then this show (which was so good) was the best wing man you could hope for. This pod was fun!

[@terrencewalker1382]

Rachel and Adam still looks great to be in their 40s. Melinda is my favorite character on the show as well.

[@ghs7750]

The OC shaped my taste in music and I will forever be grateful for that

[@lswt6026]

At first I was disappointed that it was only 50 minutes, but then I realised it was a 2 parter. Thanks for not cutting it down!

[@knackl84]

I’ve never been so excited in my entire life! Seth/Summer Adam/Rachel back together again. 🥰

[@89lanick]

Everybody’s been waiting for this one...as I was too. Adam Brody is awesome. Gotta wait a week for part 2!

[@montsemartin6047]

THIS makes me so happy. Thank you so much to Rachel and Melinda that did this possible. And thank you too to Adam because this is so important for the fans of the oc

[@DUBaviator]

Really enjoyed this chat with Brody can't wait for part 2 now!

[@luizaroithmann3548]

As someone who rewatches The O.C religiously every year, this podcast is giving me everything I’ve been wanting for the past 13 years! This episode specially, getting to see an inside perspective on the dynamic of two major characters with Rachel and Adam has been a true gift 💛 It also makes me so happy to see that the actors that brought this show to life still have so much love, respect and appreciation for this amazing work of TV art!

[@l.adodg3r70]

Where do you watch it?

[@tamiresmachado5436]

I'm so happy I feel like crying! Thank you for this wonderful gift of bringing Adam! ❤️

[@kishanimoreno4548]

This beloved podcast just hit next level! Been waiting to see Adam Brody. So psyched to see these 3 together.

[@nicolecollins6650]

This show is my everything I'm rewatching for like the millionth time and its my number one like its above gossip girl and one tree hill and all the others this one is iconic! And seeing everyone getting together now and catching up the nostalgia is immaculate!!

[@dani-ol5xb]

Clicked so fast when I saw this reunion! Love seeing them together again chatting you can tell the amount of respect Rachel has for him and vice versa but especially Rachel

[@thang92]

No way you got Adam Brody to come that’s amazing! Please do every major cast member like Ben and Mischa 🤩 love the podcast!

[@nadianikolova5374]

Ben,Mischa & Logan

[@SpiceUpYourLife123]

I doubt Mischa will come. She seems to have not enjoyed her time on the show but that would be nice 😊

[@thang92]

@@SpiceUpYourLife123 maybe I guess we’ll see haha I wouldn’t mind Willa Holland and Autumn Reeser as well 😊

[@GiigyArmendariz]

@@thang92 and Shailene Woodley

[@thang92]

@@GiigyArmendariz agreed I forget sometimes she was little Kaitlin times change haha

[@jerricat991]

Literally the guest I've been waiting for since the start! 😍 Making us wait a week for part 2 is cruel lol. I would have watched 10 straight hours of nothing but Brody's face. I'll just be over here, waiting impatiently for next Tuesday.

[@ashleysahms6608]

The trio we've all been waiting for! I looked up to these actors when I was younger and I'm so glad they remained wholesome in the midst of Hollywood.

[@lucyc00per]

ADAM BRODY ON THE PODCAST! This is HUGE! So many interesting little moments in this. And loving the vibes between all 3 - no awkwardness and we love to see it 🥰 Bring on part 2!

[@Styledandorganized]

How do they manage to look exactly the same as they did 15+ years ago? Rachel is so gorgeous and I still have the biggest crush on Adam 😩😍

[@giulianaandreaatenciocasti8806]

I love Adam Brody so much 😭😍 so happy for this reunion !!

[@edbatalha2231]

What a wonderful day it was Tuesday! Congratulations, Melinda and Rachel, for doing this! You are delivering more than simple memories.

[@Kindheitshelden2004]

So excited, I love Adam Brody and I was waiting and hoping for him to make an appearance on the podcast :)

[@junebug1012011]

So excited!! I have been waiting for this moment! I love Adam Brody! 😍🙌🏻

[@lor2940]

So happy he came on to share this special moment with his former catsmates & fans!! Hoping Ben comes on for the finale episode 🤞🤞 Thank you, Rachel & Melinda!!

[@Ratburglar]

I literally can’t. I’ve never been so happy. Like so many others, this show was everything to me at such a critical time of my life. Thank you. This show was incredible and god I wish I could watch it for the first time again. Thank you!!!!

[@teatimewithmila]

The moment I've been waiting for, Seth was my favourite character and also I love the energy, at today's episode 😍

[@TheCoronaNiina]

Such a good episode! Adam is so insightful and I love to hear him talk about the show and hear his thoughts! My teenage self was squealing a little😅 keep up the great work! Can't wait for part 2 of this!!🙌😍

[@FabiD9]

When i saw his name i screamed! Thank you so so much, this bring me so much joy, i've been waiting for him since the beginning of this podcast. And knowing there's even a part two is amazing!!! And also, this reminds me that i'll never get over Rachel and Adam ❤️

[@dreamingdestiny5191]

i love this series, it got me through every tough time in my life. I've probably seen each season 20 or more times. There is no series I love more. I am so glad that I found this KZbin channel and will now watch all the videos. I'm from Germany and my biggest dream is to go to California and then to Newport Beach to see all the locations and just be happy. Thank you all actors you gave me so much.

[@jasminem-e8237]

The one we've all been waiting for!!!!

[@shaniaaaa8636]

Omg I can’t help but smile watching this interview !! Seth & summer forever 😭

[@OCgirl411]

So happy to see Adam on the podcast 😁 ❤️and it was great to hear him analyze the show and his character… can’t wait for part 2 😁

[@SemplicementeNausica]

You represented my childhood, I was totally in love with your couple, both in the film and in private life. I've always cheering for you and seeing you talk after all these years and seeing complicity is really an immense emotion anyway. I hope to see you again on television and I think I would love anything that would be proposed. You're a fabulous cast 🤍

[@caesarsparkyproductions8318]

I really wasn’t sure he would participate in this based on his life now and how he kind of presents himself but I am so happy he did. What a really lovely surprise and conversation!

[@kemikalrxn]

Actually in awe that they got Brody to guest on the pod. Seth Cohen remains an iconic 2000s TV character and its such a trip to hear him reflect on those days in the hellhole that is 2021 😅

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

So nice to see Adam. Seth Cohen always made me smile which his unique holidays and view on life. When you guys talk about seasons and how many episodes there were, I'm like shows just aren't like that these days. You guys must have worked super long hours for longer time periods.

[@candyland4129]

I just love the whole idea of this podcast….who ever came up with it is a genius ! I love hearing the actors’ perspective on the show…I’m addicted!

[@liv9795]

The show came out the year I was born and it’s now one of my favorite shows to exist. Seth is truly one of my favorite characters ever and I hope you know how timeless and impactful it was!! Thank you all for giving me a comfort that this show and the characters have brought to me

[@SerenaCavanaugh]

My brother was also born in 2003 and I forced him to watch it when he was like 13. He became just as obsessed as I am and with all of it - the romance, humour and the music drastically changed what he listens to just like it did for me! Truly so timeless

[@EleoSchrei94]

My 15 yo is screaming internally... this is the best moment of my life in a long time, I love Adam and even more Seth Cohen a totally mood for a teenager. Thank you guys for the memories and new ones that will come 💗

[@DKTD23]

I'm glad he was able to finally join the podcast!

[@heavenlygal101]

WOW! To say Adam Brody was one guest I was waiting for you to have on your podcast, is an understatement. Half of the 'fab four' was reunited. Thank you, again Rachel and Melinda for coming together to this The O.C podcast. I love a nostalgic trip down memory lane. As far as, rebooting The O.C, I don't need it. It would be fun to see these characters in this world, again... Maybe just a limited series, a two-hour episode-movie, if you, the cast, and Josh would be willing. But, I agree with what Adam said. This podcast 'Welcome to the OC, Bitches!' is enough of a look back, with the wonderful guests of cast members, writers, directors, and creator.

[@sakshikishen3750]

Finally i get to see Rachel and Adam together after so long 🥺

[@shortylove876]

So happy Adam came on the show! Hopefully everyone else will too. 🙂

[@Audgereee]

AH! This was so good! The fact that Adam Brody was actually supposed to be in Jumper is the information that we all needed to know! Seth and Summer forever!

[@amandadavis5687]

This is everything all of there friendships in real life makes me so happy! I just watched the show for the first time and I’m obsessed cohen and summers relationship makes me happy I’m stoked to see Adam on this episode!

[@francy28FF]

Thank you so much for this! It’s so nice to see you again together guys. Much love ❤️

[@alineaikoyoshidagalvao1450]

So happy to see Adam here! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@katiemcshane9240]

Awww. So glad Adam Brody came on the podcast!! He has such great insight and maturity.

[@annaballz08]

Honestly the last week I have been a mess with personal things happening in my life and this just makes my heart smile to watch these two together after all these years.

[@alicegoldenvalley]

Same here girl, this was so soothing in a horrible week

[@KhrisVideoDiaires]

PLEASE TELL ADAM WE ALL SAY THANK YOU FOR JOINING THIS EP

[@dohasayer2183]

Oh my… been waiting for this reunion! My heart 🫀

[@kayprivate2720]

I never clicked so fast in my life. I loved the O.C. so much and Seth & Summer are still in my top 3 best tv couples. I miss the show so much and would love to see it rebooted. There is a lot of potential story left there for these characters. I think if everyone was on board it could for sure work.

[@Adrian-id8dz]

My fave show of all time! Will never be another! 😢

[@tamiresmachado5436]

I don't know what to say... Except that THIS IS ICONIC!

[@ipensierimusicalidilaura]

This made my day, thank you Rachel 💖

[@ashg2895]

I think I can safely say that EVERYONE has been waiting for Adam Brody to be on the Podcast and now that has happened... I will now not so patiently be waiting for Ben Mckenzie to appear on the Podcast 😁😍. Tbh the person I don't care if I ever see on the Podcast is Mischa Barton...Imo she should have accepted Mindy & Rachel's invitation to come on podcast, to have a discussion & clear the air about her experience on the show & the statements she has made over the years.

[@ds8359]

I agree with everything that Adam says about the show! Love this episode and I love him! ❤️

[@tereasia]

Seth was the heart of the show. I never would have watched it but for him.

[@archeraguilar1750]

I AM LIVING. Thank you for this!!!

[@viewtvxq5]

It’s funny they mentioned desperate housewives cause I start watching this 3 months ago and when it ended I started watching the OC

[@honeygallardo1393]

Adam Brody/Seth Cohen style and looks became ICON until now can still see the "Seth Cohen looks or "Adam Brody's look" in Movies or in TV series 🥰

[@allyharrison13]

BEST EVER EPISODE! hope he returns!

[@melindarubin6596]

He is so lovely and smart and well spoken ❤️

[@graciemoore394]

Been waiting for this for soooooo long!!! Love all of you 💜💜

[@MZSOhio]

The first half of season 2 is the best television I’ve ever seen

[@Dani-rz8dj]

Feels like I’ve been waiting my whole life for this moment

[@kristinabrines9274]

💖 Adam Brody ...so nice to see Rachel and him back chatting. Loved Seth and Summer together.

[@chickcallednic7098]

Was waiting for this one!! Love me some Adam Brody! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Kindheitshelden2004]

THIS IS SAVING MY DAY AND MY WHOLE LIFE

[@j.johnson7891]

Right. A steady dose of OC stuff keeps us afloat

[@25roo2lf]

30:26 Anna said once: Confidence, Cohen ❤️