"That's What She Said" is one the most iconic and enduring jokes from The Office. We take a deep dive into the joke and how it acts as a thread that runs throughout the show. Then Sean takes us into the world of Office Fan Fiction, and we close with a voicemail that gives some more insight into what real details from Scranton make it on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On one hand he’s a Quality Assurance manager, on the other he’s a musician, cult leader, Office blogger, and much more. This week we take a deep dive into fan favorite Creed Bratton, looking at his most memorable moments and the role he plays on the show. We also talk about the upcoming ‘Office Ladies’ podcast starring Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey before wrapping up with another round of trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With their own vacations in the rear-view mirror, the Dunder Mifflin Portland branch is back in the studio together. And what else could we discuss than season three's Back From Vacation? We explore the roots of Jan and Michael's relationship, look at Pam's tough spot between a rock and a hard place, and debate Jim's moral compass when dealing with Karen's housing situation. All that, plus a trivia session straight from Edwin's cruise, where he brought home a beautiful grand prize. Learn more ab...
Onboard a cruise himself, Edwin calls in to discuss "Booze Cruise", the action-packed high seas thriller from Season 2. The crew talks about Jim's misgivings, Katy's exit from the show, Michael's dance, and the happiest moment we ever see between Pam and Roy. We also get into some trivia, listen to a voicemail backing up Sean, and analyze Dwight's boat groupings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recorded on a camping trip, the gang sits down to discuss what we would want out of a potential Office reunion or reboot. We discuss other shows that have succeeded or failed at it, and throw around plot ideas for bringing back The Office we all want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We hop in a bus and head to the shores of Lake Scranton to look at 'Beach Games', a signature episode of season 3. We go over the main beats and what it means to the show before getting into a big debate about Pam's speech. We also watch a trailer with some Office Easter eggs, give some trivia team names, and find out some cast members' favorite episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if Seth Rogen was cast as Dwight? Or if Adam Scott was cast as Jim? There’s a video of them and other actors auditioning for The Office that’s made the rounds online. We discuss that, cast our own versions of the show, with all-new actors playing our favorite Scranton, PA residents, and wrap with an online Office trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Dunder Mifflin, this is Pam”. This week we look at Pam, focusing on what her character arc and relationships mean to the show. Then we look at an ESPN anchor confronting Rainn Wilson, and talk about what we would ask cast members about the show, before closing with another round of Office trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the writers’ strike, to the hour-long episodes, to Corporate Ryan and his beard, Season 4 is one the most unique seasons of The Office. The last episode from our podcast retreat takes a deep dive on that season, looking at major character arcs, signature moments, and what the TV environment was like at the time. We also recap the retreat and discuss what it’s like to watch The Office in groups, and close with a trivia challenge that lives somewhere between Michael and Scott. Learn more abou...
In the wake of Michael Scott’s departure, a team of corporate headhunters was assembled to find his replacement. Jimothy ‘Jim’ Halpert, Gabriel Susan Lewis, and Toby ‘His Horribleness’ Flenderson banded together to replace the regional manager. This is their story. We talk about that, run through some Office-themed ‘Would you rathers’, and wrap with another classic trivia challenge on this week’s episode of the Michael Scott Podcast Company! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
This week – Webisodes! In the summers between seasons NBC released short online episodes featuring different characters from the ensemble. We recap the plots and discuss what the webisodes mean to the show. Then Edwin shares a quick Conference Room tip for keeping the Office available on your Netflix account before we wrap up with some 'Who Said What?' character quote trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dundies are about the best in every one of us. This week Sean, Edwin, and Alex take a look at the awards event of the season, focusing on ‘The Dundies’ from Season 2 and ‘Michael’s Last Dundies’ from Season 7. Then we debut a new ‘Suggestion Box’ segment before wrapping with a quick trivia challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dunder Mifflin Portland branch (Sean, Alex, and Edwin) covers the most pressing topic of the day – the news that The Office is leaving Netflix in 2021. Then we discuss the role of office parties and the Party Planning Committee before a quick trivia session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In ‘Goodbye Toby’, we say goodbye to Toby Flenderson and hello to Holly Flax. The season 4 finale weaves together various plot threads between different characters, wrapping it up with a fireworks, a proposal, and a performance from acclaimed song parody writer Michael Scott. The Dunder Mifflin Portland branch focuses on this important episode and what it means to the show before closing with deleted scenes and an episode trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we’re answering listener questions, taking all email forwards, faxes from the future, and prank voicemails for Ryan. We cover everything from least favorite moments to Michael’s wedding to why Michael never joined a rec hockey team. Then we wrap with a quick trivia session about the only clip show in Office history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In many ways, season 3 of The Office represents a high point for the show. From critic and audience reception to character arcs and development, the season stands out as one of the show’s best. We dive in to look at the beats, highlights, and signature moments, and why it remains so well loved. Then we wrap with look at a mystery character from the early seasons and a trivia segment graced with Prison Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At the heart of The Office is a romance destined to go down in TV history--you guessed it, it's Kelly Kapoor and Ryan Howard. We look at the ups, downs, and in-betweens of their dramatic, turbulent relationship and what it means to the show. Then Edwin recounts his trip to the location of the Scranton Business Park before we wrap with another trivia challenge from S7E7 'Christening' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 'Niagara' we see the marriage of Jim and Pam, a signature moment for The Office. We look at all the characters' different wedding weekends and how it shapes the show moving forward. Then we head to the Conference Room for a real-life antidote to Scott's Tots before wrapping up with expert level 'Niagara' trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspired by a voicemail question, the Dunder Mifflin Portland branch looks at repeat jokes and storylines throughout the Office and how those callbacks contribute to character development and story arcs. We then go to the Conference Room to crunch the numbers on Jim’s pranks on Dwight, before some quick trivia questions on places around Scranton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the second episode on Michael in Love, we cover his relationships with Helene, Donna, and Holly, tracing their impact on the show and characters until he and Holly exit the show together. Then we head to the Conference Room for ‘My Strange Addiction’ and wrap up with an Office Trivia speed round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael’s love life is a constant source of laughs, tears, and dramatic, misguided romantic gestures in The Office. We focus on how Michael’s romantic relationships drive the show and provide insights on the characters, starting with Jan and Carol. This episode also features a reading from Creed Thoughts, Office trivia, and a quick throwback to Alex and Edwin’s NBA podcasting days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Season 2, The Office found its voice and audience. We trace the trajectory of the season, the ‘will they / won’t they’ of Jim and Pam, and the development of the ensemble. All that plus the best Season 2 bloopers and trivia from S2 E16 'Valentine's Day'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. This week we take a deep dive into Dwight K. Schrute, Dunder Mifflin’s Assistant (to the) Regional Manager, and resident blackbelt. We look at his character’s arc, development, and signature moments, before wrapping up with a recap of one-episode characters and Dwight-themed trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we look at Sabre and the influence it had on Dunder Mifflin over seasons 6, 7, and 8. Then we take a Conference Room meeting to count down the Top 5 Guest Receptionists before wrapping up with trivia from season 6’s ‘The Meeting’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Toby the Scranton strangler? Which characters had an affair? Is Kevin a secret genius? We dive into the world of Office fan theories to see if the truth is out there before debuting a new ‘Conference Room’ segment where we discuss open topics. This week—Office Sexual Slang. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes (+ the video version!) where we casually pick through every single message/quest...
Today’s viewers binge The Office on Netflix or watch syndicated re-runs, but the show originally aired as part of NBC’s Thursday night comedy lineup. We look at the TV landscape around The Office when it first aired, the history and legacy of Must See TV, and modern TV viewing habits. Plus, trivia from S9 E1 "The New Guys" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘Would you rather?’ is at the heart of all the world’s great debates. We ask this immortal and hard-hitting question about the most urgent and topical issues of today: Michael Scott, Kevin Malone’s diet, and the world of Dunder Mifflin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the head of Accounting, chair of the Party Planning Committee, and resident cat mom, Angela Martin plays many roles in The Office. We discuss her character development, her relationship with Dwight, and how much those two factors impact the show all the way to the finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we take a deep dive into season 1 of The Office, focusing on key moments and how the show evolves from those first 6 episodes. We also compare it to the BBC Office and look at its influence on the US version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We break out the Fluffy Fingers and talk about Darryl Philbin, Dunder Mifflin’s warehouse foreman and resident musician. We discuss his character arc, signature moments, and why for some reason he doesn’t come up all that often on our show. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes (+ the video version!) where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. And don't wor...
