Always and Forever | A One Tree Hill Podcast

2.16: Somewhere a Clock Is Ticking

It’s Keith and Jules’ wedding day and love is in the air? One Tree Hill fanfiction writer KC joins us for our chat on S2E16: Somewhere a Clock Is Ticking as we unpack all of the drama, heartbreak, and melodramatic slaps from Karen Roe! We chat about all of the pretentious literary quotes, our love for Brooke’s journey toward independence, Nathan and Haley’s need to just talk to each other, and Lucas overstepping boundaries to confront Deb about her painkiller addiction. Plus, Jake and Peyton have sex in this episode. And our feelings toward it are complicated knowing what we know about how the women, namely Hilarie Burton Morgan, were treated behind the scenes.
You can follow KC on Instagram @aftertreehill and stay tuned for the spoiler segment to hear all about the stories he’s been cooking up for his One Tree Hill reboot!
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.

2.17: Something I Can Never Have

In our episode on S2E17: Something I Can Never Have, we attempt to unpack the logistics behind Jake and Nicki’s custody battle, question the absence of Brooke’s parents, and discuss Lucas’ (half) confession to Karen about staying with Dan. Jeremy shares how they think this is actually Felix’s most interesting episode ever…and Kaitlyn gasps! We also discuss the way Anna identifies herself, the importance of representation, and how Brooke is a true ally! 
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.  

2.18: The Lonesome Road

In our episode on S2E18: The Lonesome Road, we discuss Nathan and Taylor’s almost-kiss, Sherlock Holmes references, and the lesson Brooke learned. We also discuss Jake turning himself in to the police and whether Nicki deserves a second chance. And of course, we unpack Anna’s coming out story, Darby’s support, and Anna’s ultimate decision to leave Tree Hill. Jeremy also shares their experience coming out and how Anna’s story deeply inspired them.
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.   

2.19: I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning

HOT UNCLE COOPER arrives in Tree Hill and we have plenty of thirsty thoughts in our episode on S2E19: I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning! We also discuss the four ladies dancing in Tric, Deb’s mental health struggles, and Andy quitting his job because of Dan’s scheme. And of course we unpack Nathan’s car crash and speculate if he did it on purpose. 
CW (self harm and suicide): 42:07 - 49:31
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.  

2.20: Lifetime Piling Up

What if Dan married Karen instead of Deb? In our episode on S2E20: Lifetime Piling Up, we unpack Nathan’s dream of an alternate Tree Hill universe and compare the old and new portrayals of Lucas and Nathan, Dan and Keith, and Karen and Deb. We also discuss the many callbacks to season 1 and even comment on alternate universe episodes of TV in general (Kaitlyn doesn’t like them and Jeremy enjoys them!).
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.  

2.21: What Could Have Been

Is this episode the best mixtape we have? That’s up for debate as we discuss S2E21: What Could Have Been. We unpack Nathan’s conversations with Lucas and Peyton about the accident and whether he did it on purpose. Additionally, we discuss Nathan’s family struggles, Dan trying to initiate an annulment between Nathan and Haley, and Haley’s decision to leave the tour (and then ultimately stay). And we of course dive into all things Leyton and Brucas, including Leyton’s friendship, THAT moment between Brucas, and Brooke’s insecurities.
NOTE: In the spoiler segment, Kaitlyn mentions an event that happens in the penultimate episode of season 9. That event actually happens in season 9, episode 11.
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.  

2.22: The Tide That Left and Never Came Back

May angels lead you in…to our episode on S2E22: The Tide That Left and Never Came Back. In addition to getting in our feels, we dissect the heck out of the George Bernard Shaw quote and its connection to the characters’ lives and our own lives. We also unpack Lucas’ reunion with Haley, Chris and Brooke’s comedic scene, Dan trying to deport Andy, and Nicki kidnapping Jenny (and the heartbreaking repercussions for Peyton and Jake). And of course, we discuss the Jimmy Eat World concert montages and the finale’s use of flashbacks. Are these flashbacks better than the ones used in the season one finale or do they still not make sense? Spoiler alert: It’s a little of both. We hope you have your motorcycle helmet (as you ride off with Jake Jaglieski) because we’re on part one of the two-part finale!
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.  

2.23: The Leavers Dance

THIS EPISODE IS ON FIRE! In our burning discussion on S2E23: The Leavers Dance, we unpack ALL the bombshells, including Nathan cutting ties with Lucas, Ellie telling Peyton that she’s her mother, that Brucas “goodbye” kiss, Lucas and Dan’s fiery confrontation, and Haley showing up on Nathan’s doorstep. Plus, someone attempts to murder Dan by setting the dealership on fire with him inside and we break down the possible suspects for the 2005 equivalent of the “Who Shot JR?” mystery!
We have several exciting events coming up on Patreon in June! Check our schedule here!
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 2 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3eNZm5R.
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.  

0.03: Announcement + A Cinderella Story (Patreon Clip)

It’s so hard to be Hilary Duff when you have an evil stepmother like Jennifer Coolidge. But at least you have Fairy Godmother Regina King and Prince Chad Michael Murray by your side! In this episode of Baker Soundstage, we discuss the 2004 masterpiece A Cinderella Story. Hear us chat about Jennifer Coolidge being an icon, cringey online chat room talk, our thoughts on the word “moist” and why we never got into playing Wordle. Also, Kaitlyn has a smoking hot take on the use of the Jimmy Eat World song “Hear You Me” and just in time for Pride Month, we realize this movie was much gayer than we remember!
CW: This episode includes numerous discussions about fatphobia. Please take care while listening.
Check out the full episode here!
 
LIVE WATCH INFO!
On Saturday, June 18 at 2pm EST, we will be watching the third season premiere of One Tree Hill, “Like You, Like An Arsonist,” with our patrons at the $2 level and above on Discord. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod to subscribe and then make sure your Patreon and Discord are linked. Patrons at the $2 level and above will also gain access to our episode just days later on Tuesday, June 21!
 
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Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.

3.01: Like You Like An Arsonist

IT’S SEASON 3, BABY! We can’t believe we’re finally here to discuss the heck out of S3E1: Like You Like An Arsonist, including all of the plot holes, continuity errors, flashbacks, and fun, new hairstyles! We unpack the emotional Naley scene that Kaitlyn absolutely LOVES, Brooke and Lucas’ new relationship and polyamorous representation, and the recast of Papa Peyton. We also challenge our listeners to count the shameless appearances of a certain name-brand orange soda throughout the season (There. Are. A. Lot.) And in the spoiler segment, Kaitlyn and Jeremy surprise each other with their thoughts about a certain storyline this season!
Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! That’s the easiest way to support us and to help One Tree Hill fans, new and old, find us! We’re Kaitlyn Ilinitch (@MissIReads) and Jeremy Rodriguez (@RodriguezJeremy) and you can find Always and Forever on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @alwaysothpod or email us at alwaysothpod@gmail.com.
Check out our One Tree Hill season 3 Spotify playlist here: https://spoti.fi/3aRKgx2. 
Always and Forever is now on Patreon! Join our community to gain access to our private Discord server, early episode releases, and bonus content. Visit patreon.com/alwaysothpod for more information.