Ep. 214: “The End of the Beginning” with Jessica Smith Evans

The day has finally arrived: the Back to the Beach Series Finale. Let’s go back, back to the beginning one last time as our hosts say goodbye to their two seasons of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. They reflect on making the podcast, learning more about each other nearly 20 years after their relationship, and answer a few final voicemails. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Check “save money” off your growing to-do list with the help of HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach16 and use code beach16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/BEACH10 to get 10% off your first month. It’s time you use a better diaper, it's time you use Coterie. Go to coterie.com and use promo code beach for 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Get the star treatment with your own personal stylist. Go to StitchFix.com/BEACH to get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our hosts relive some emotional goodbyes and look back on wrapping production on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. And Kristin explains how many college classes she actually attended. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Check “save money” off your growing to-do list with the help of HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach16 and use code beach16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/BEACH10 to get 10% off your first month. Save your hair from the guessing game and give it the products your hair deserves with Living Proof. Visit LivingProof.com/beach and use code beach to get 15% off your first purchase. Try Hiya’s bestselling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/BEACH. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen and Kristin experience watching a breakup that isn’t their own! And we find out how the Laguna Beach crew convinced Kristin to film pick-up scenes toward the end of summer. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Check “save money” off your growing to-do list with the help of HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach16 and use code beach16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/BEACH10 to get 10% off your first month. Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month, plus free shipping when you visit kiwico.com/beach. Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BEACH to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cast members from both Seasons 1 and 2 reunite to raise money for victims of a landslide in Laguna Beach, California. But drama between Lauren and Jason dominates the episode and our hosts are here to explain. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Power up for springtime with Factor, America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Kit. Head to factormeals.com/beach40 and use code beach40 to get 40% off your first box! Try Hiya’s bestselling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/BEACH.  Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month, plus free shipping when you visit kiwico.com/beach. When you find the right doctor you can feel it. You feel heard and at ease. Find yours on ZocDoc.com. Go to Zocdoc.com/BEACH and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica is here and ready to talk about her ‘toxic’ behavior in Season 2. Our hosts are finally getting her side of the story and how she feels looking back on the cast’s high school graduation, and Laguna Beach as a whole.  Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Check “save money” off your growing to-do list with the help of HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach16 and use code beach16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! When you find the right doctor you can feel it. You feel heard and at ease. Find yours on ZocDoc.com. Go to Zocdoc.com/BEACH and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month, plus free shipping when you visit kiwico.com/beach. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laguna Beach’s resident Bad Boy, Jason Wahler, is in the hot seat and nothing is off-limits. Jason shares what happened with Alex M, Jessica Smith, and Lauren Conrad. He also opens up about his struggle with alcoholism and its impact on his reality television career and after. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Check “save money” off your growing to-do list with the help of HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach16 and use code beach16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/BEACH10 to get 10% off your first month. Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem-solving skills with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month, plus free shipping when you visit kiwico.com/beach. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new, unlikely LB couple forms at a backyard BBQ. Kristin and Stephen break down this new duo’s first date and their own opinions on the pairing. Also, recording this episode in Nashville reminds Stephen about a music video he starred in years ago. More on that too. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Power up for springtime with Factor, America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Kit. Head to factormeals.com/beach50 and use code beach50 to get 50% off your first box! Uncommon James is timeless, effortless, affordable jewelry that’s for every style. Visit uncommonjames.com and use code BEACH at checkout for 25% off a single purchase. Visit LivingProof.com/beach and use code beach10 to get a free travel size dry shampoo with your purchase of $45 or more. Try Hiya’s bestselling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/BEACH. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Put on your boutonnieres and corsages, it’s prom time, again! Kristin and Stephen dish on all the promposals, the outfits, and, of course, the drama at the dance. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Try America’s #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach50 and use code beach50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Uncommon James is timeless, effortless, affordable jewelry that’s for every style. Visit uncommonjames.com and use code BEACH at checkout for 25% off a single purchase. Switch from the old-fashioned goo to something new! Subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/beach to get started.  Make Thrive Market your go-to for all of your grocery and household essentials. Go to ThriveMarket.com/BEACH for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve come to the dreaded “fiesta” episode. Kristin walks us through her brief interaction with Jessica’s new crush and what she did off-camera to fix it. And Stephen recalls his first kiss with Lauren Conrad. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Try America’s #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/beach50 and use code beach50 for 50% off plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/BEACH10 to get 10% off your first month. Dipsea is an app full of sexy audio stories designed by women for women. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/beach. Make Thrive Market your go-to for all of your grocery and household essentials. Go to ThriveMarket.com/BEACH for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rumors are flying in Laguna Beach, California and our hosts are here to dispel, confirm, and possibly start some new ones. Hosted by Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti. A word from our sponsors: Power up for springtime with Factor, America’s #1 Ready-to-Eat Meal Kit. Head to factormeals.com/beach50 and use code beach50 to get 50% off your first box! When you find the right doctor you can feel it. You feel heard and at ease. Find yours on ZocDoc.com. Go to Zocdoc.com/BEACH and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Life gets in the way, but that’s okay, because this new podcast called The Social Dose now has you covered. Listen to The Social Dose on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.