“At its best it was a toxic political club used to make others feel miserable and left out. At its best it planned parties.” We return to one of the early topics in our podcast run, the Party Planning Committee! The original episode cuts off early, not sure why, but as soon as we figure out where Mose hid the wires we’ll be back up and running. In this week’s episode we talk about the different eras of the PPC, from Angela’s reign to Jim and Dwight’s begrudging birthday party for Kelly. And we m...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 177
Ryan: Well that’s your opinion and it’s [Kelly’s] opinion, but it’s not my opinion. If you have something bad to say to me, Pam, say it to my face. Pam: Fair enough. Um… I don’t think you’re a very good person. And forgive me, but I feel like I’ve said this to you before: I don’t like you very much. This week’s we look at the relationship between Pam & Ryan! We look at all their interactions, arguments, and clashes throughout the series, including Ryan asking her out, them working together in th...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 176
"Darryl said, 'Cool, man.' He called me a cool man." Look up your genealogy on thisisyourfamilytree.com and brush up on your Dothraki, this week we’re talking about Andy’s Ancestry from Season 9! We go over all the storylines from this episode, including Andy’s family past, Darryl’s productivity hacks, and Asian Jim. And we also cover all of the lions in tuxedos, he/she/it throat rips, and Wayne the Rock Johnsons along the way. Then in the Conference Room we take some listener emails and voicema...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 175
"Jim’s nice enough. I dont… I don’t know how well he’s fitting in here. He’s always looking at the camera like this. [makes classic ‘Jim' face] What is that?” The look to the camera is one of the most iconic elements of The Office, and this week use the draft format to talk about the best, funniest, most memorable and most cringe-worthy camera stares from the show! Then in the Conference Room we talk about the state of The Office in the pop culture zeitgeist, character insights on Michael and Ji...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 174
"If a baby were president, there would be no taxes, there would be no war. There would be no...government, and things could get terrible. It actually, probably – it would be a better screenplay idea than a serious suggestion." It does not matter to us at all whether this podcast is biologically ours. We are going to love it. This week we take a deep dive into Baby Shower from season 5! We talk about all the major storylines with a special focus on how scenes in the newly released Superfan editio...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 173
"This morning the phone guy comes in, and he shows Michael that the phones have a PA function. And then he just left." Sean is out this week, so there’s not the usual balance between 'sane' and ‘others’. Toby has mentally checked out since June. It’s a very dangerous time. The coalition for reason is extremely weak. And as a result Alex and Edwin get together to draft some favorite minor/one-episode characters! We talk about how they impact some of the most memorable and hilarious moments from t...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 172
Michael: "Jan! To what do I owe this pleasure?" Jan: "I am returning your many calls." Once again we dedicate this week’s episode to answering listener voicemails! This week it’s a Great Scott production in two acts, with Sean and Edwin kicking off the first half and then Alex and Edwin finishing part two. We cover everything from Michael as a dad to Office themed candles and a whole lot more. Then we close out the show by discussing the new chili cookbook from Brian Baumgartner! The trick is to...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 171
"You know, a lot of people say if you dig long enough and hard enough you will get to China, and that may be the true, but what they don’t tell you is that if you dig long enough and hard enough in a conversation, you get to a friend" Start your morning right with a blast of blueberry, or try plain—this week we’re talking about China from Season 7! We talk about Michael and Oscar’s meeting of the minds, Dwight and Pam squaring off about Dwight’s draconian building updates, and Nate replying the ...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 170
"Welcome, everybody! My name is Andy and this is my other brother Darryl." [no one laughs] "What? No Newhart fans? Ok…Darryl, how do we usually kick these things off?" This week we take a look at the friendship between Andy and Darryl! We look at their relationship over the course of the show, their musical collaborations, and how they pick each other up during difficult times. And naturally we cover all of the crazy pigeon action, closets full of me's, and exploding printers that go into their ...
Jul 28, 2022•50 min•Ep. 169
Alright everybody, this is your last meal so eat up—this week we’re talking about Weight Loss from Season 5, with a special focus on the newly released superfan edition! We go through all of the storylines in this episode, including Michael and Holly’s budding relationship, Pam going to art school, Andy making non-refundable deposits at four totally different wedding venues, and how the new scenes affect those plot lines. And of course we make sure to highlight all of the Michael Klump appearanc...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 168
Michael: "Stop. Stop stop stop stop stop stop. This is not me. This is not my music." Darryl: "You’re right, it’s better than you! It’s us! [sings] Dunder Mifflin." Fire up the karaoke machine, this week we’re drafting music performed on the Office! We draft our favorite musical moments from the show, which make up some of the most iconic, funniest and most heartwarming scenes in the series. We cover everything from Andy’s acapella to Kevin & the Zits to Scrantonicity and a whole lot more. Then ...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 167
Michael: "Listen, David, I would like to do this ad in house. I want to use only the creativity that we have right here in the office. And I will send it to you tomorrow morning, take a look at it, and if you do not think that it’s ready to air, send the ad agency back down here, and we’ll do it on my dime." David Wallace: "This is weird." Break me off a piece of that Fancy Feast, this week we’re talking about Local Ad from season 4! We go through all the major storylines, including Michael’s gr...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 166
Michael: "Okay, I think we are set. We have puzzles, string for Cat’s Cradles. Burned this last night. A little road trip CD. Puppets." Holly: "Oh, look at all this stuff! It’s only seven hours." With our work, travels and schedules this week, we have an Ordinary Things segment before replaying our Meredith episode, one of our all-time favorites. In Ordinary Things, we take questions from the Office and talk about our own lives in addition to the show. We talk about weddings, road trips, hotels ...
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 165
"Oh, that’s Mrs. Bennett, sweetheart. My husband and I are divorced, but I kept the “Mrs.” just to piss off the new wife." Morning, honey-pile—this episode is about Jo Bennett! We talk about her acquisition of Dunder Mifflin, her dynamic with Michael, Gabe, and the rest of the staff, and her overall role in the show. And naturally we cover all of the colorful, lawless swamps, non-sensical videos with Christian Slater, and exploding printers that make up her time on the show. Then we head to the ...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 164
"Jim and I are great friends. We hang out a ton, mostly at work. But, the fact that he told me his secret and no one else knows says everything about our friendship. And it is why, I intend on keeping that secret...for as long as I possibly can." Is it us, or does it smell like up-dog in here? We’re talking about The Secret from Season 2! We talk about all of the different secrets in this episode, including what Jim told Michael on the booze cruise, Dwight investigating Oscar’s sick day, and Dwi...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 163
"No, I’m not worried. Because this lie isn’t for me, it’s for Pam. And when she gets her body back and her confidence back… yes, I will tell her the truth. That I had feelings for a co-worker today that I haven’t had in years. But in my defense, he was grabbing my crotch fairly aggressively at the time." We thought it might be fun to set Cathy up with someone. Do you have any ideas? This episode is all about Pam’s Replacement from Season 8! We talk about the introduction of Cathy to the office a...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 162
"Who enjoys the weekends? Of course. Now the weekend is always great if you have someone, which I do. I have Donna. She is hot. She has a Pilates butt. But we need to find something to do this weekend beside have sex. Did I say that? Yes, I did. And the reason you are here is that I need ideas for things that Donna and I could do on the weekend. So just shout it out." Get ready, or this thing is going to spiral out of amok—this episode is all about the Michael and Donna arc from Season 6! We sta...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 161
Hey everyone! Check out the podcast, Prime Video Presents! Join host Tim Kash as he sits down with some amazing creative talent to talk about the real-life inspirations and experiences that made some really special Amazon Originals possible. He has conversations with actress Marin Hinkle from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tracy Oliver – the creator of Harlem, icon J.K. Simmons about being the king of Amazon Originals, and many more. Listen to the actors, writers, and creators behind your favorite A...
Jun 01, 2022•4 min
“I saw you talking to Hide. Did you hear that dude’s life story? It’s amazing, right?” This week’s episode is dedicated to heart surgeon, number one, Hide! We talk about his life story and introduction during Happy Hour, his escape from the Yakuza, and his appearances throughout the show. And of course we highlight his impressive career background, his failed energy drink investment, and his critique of Pam’s mural. You don’t make paper from bushes. Then in the Conference Room we take listener v...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 160
"So this possible client they’re talking about, actually a big deal. It’s Lackawanna County. Our whole county. And if we get this, they may not have to downsize our branch. And I could work here for years. And years…Years." Have a seat, we ordered an awesome blossom (extra awesome) and some baby back ribs for this episode about The Client! As voted on by our Scott’s Tots on Patreon, we talk about this episode from Season 2 where Michael and Jan meet with a big client, the rest of the Scranton st...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 159
"People say I am the best boss. They go, 'God we’ve never worked in a place like this before. You’re hilarious.' 'And you get the best out of us.' [shows the camera his WORLD’S BEST BOSS mug] I think that pretty much sums it up. I found it at Spencer Gifts." This week we’re drafting Talking Heads! Also known as confessionals, these scenes are a signature feature of The Office, and we go round by round to pick our favorites. Then we have a ‘Cri Man Squa FNC Double Time’ segment where we talk abou...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 158
"Who am I? I’m Kelly Kapoor, the business bitch." WIth this episode, our resolution was to get more attention, so this week we go back to the annex for an episode all about Kelly Kapoor! We discuss her role in the show, her on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again relationship with Ryan, and her unique comedic voice in the Office ensemble. And of course we mention all of the ping pong trash talk, Hello Kitty laptop sleeves, and crap-ay discos that make up her time on the show. Then in the Confer...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 157
"I got it made in the shade. I know this company. The other branch managers are total morons. [on cell phone] Hey, Pam yeah, I forgot what day the interview was and I drove to New York accidentially. I’ll be like three hours late." With Alex in New York, this week’s episode is about The Job from Season 3! We talk about how significant it is to the show and how the Superfan cut elevates and brings new detail to an already strong and memorable episode. And we highlight all of the Schrute Bucks, St...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 156
“Yes, I’m going to ask out Erin. I’m just waiting for the stars to align. Literally. I have a small skylight in my bedroom, and I’d like for the moon to be visible.” A tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, or at least as old as season 5 of the Office, this week’s episode is dedicated to Andy and Erin. We through the ups, downs, and boat trips that make up their relationship on the show. And, of course, we also cover all of the Christmas birds, awkward Gabe moments, and garbage dump kisses t...
Apr 21, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 155
Phyllis: You know I know. [looks at the camera guys] You know they know. Dwight: I know none of that. If I did, you’d be the last to know. This week we go behind the camera to discuss the documentary format, one of the defining and most iconic features of The Office. We look at the documentaries and mockumentaries that preceded it, how the format shapes and frames the show, and the other TV shows that aired at the same time or have aired in the time since. Naturally we also cover all of the mome...
Apr 14, 2022•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 154
"What line of work you in, Bob?" We go across the hall at the Scranton Business Park for an episode dedicated to Bob Vance (Vance Refrigeration)! We talk about his roles as husband to Phyllis, member of the Five Families, and one of the few people who can stand up to Michael. And of course we cover all of the warehouse bachelor parties, mid-double date hookups, and $1000 hugs that make up Bob’s time on the show. Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss a March Madness-style bracket o...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 153
This week we go back to the mailbag! We take voicemail and email questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, including best Gabe moments, Michael using hashtags, and Office zombies, just to name a few. And no MSPC episode would be complete without Office trivia, and we close with a music-themed trivia challenge. Start feeling better with Feals! Become a member today by going to Feals.com/SCOTT and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Go to GreenChef.com/scott130 and us...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 27 min
"So, yesterday Dwight found half a joint in the parking lot. Which is unfortunate because as it turns out, Dwight finding drugs is more dangerous than most people using drugs." Did a girl with a lip ring at an Alicia Keys concert pass you a clove cigarette? Because this week we’re talking about Drug Testing. We dedicate this episode to a classic from Season 2 where Dwight investigates narcotics use at the Office and Jim tries to navigate Pam’s jinx with the vending machine sold out of Coke. And ...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 151
"I am the regional manager of Dunder-Mifflin Utica branch. Turns out it’s a pretty easy gig when your boss isn’t an idiot and your boyfriend’s not in love with somebody else." This week we start with a quick recap of our great weekend in Colorado before we pivot to our main topic—Karen Filipelli! We talk about her relationship with Jim, her becoming manager at the Utica branch, and the closure she gets in Lecture Circuit. And of course we also go through the searches for chips, squeaky chairs, a...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 150
Meredith: Hey, what you doing right now? Pam: I’m just gonna go home. My mom’s been watching the kids all day. Meredith: Let her stay another hour. Let’s go get a beer. Pam: Really? A beer sounds incredible right now. Meredith: No duh. Let’s go. You’re buying This week we have a special edition of the show with our friends at Lady Justice Brewing Company! They join us for the episode, where we taste a flight of their beer and then discuss drinking on the Office. So of course we cover all of the ...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 149
