"Mail call! His name is Oscar, and he’s got some mail, and he better open it, or go to jail—‘cause it’s your taxes.” - Andy Bernard. We take listener questions on everything from Creed searching for the Loch Ness monster, meeting young Michael or young Dwight, Andy possibly being the Scranton Strangler, and more. Then we debut a new segment around deleted scenes, and close with a quick catch up on our quarantined lives. The timing is nothing short of predominant. Learn more about your ad choices...
Apr 29, 2020•56 min•Ep. 63
Leave all your preconceived notions about casinos at the door! Old friends, new lovers, and the disabled, welcome all! We go all-in on Season 2 finale, from Jim finally telling Pam how he feels, to Michael’s two dates, Kevin’s poker prowess, and Creed’s love of stealing. We also take some listener questions about Andy’s love life, and close with another round of listener-submitted trivia. Winner gets a mini-fridge courtesy of Vance Refrigeration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 62
Season 6 of The Office features a lot of change, including Jim and Pam’s Wedding and baby, Sabre’s acquisition of Dunder Mifflin, and Andy tearing his scrotum. We take a deep dive into the arcs, highlights, and major moments from this season and what it means for our favorite employees. And this week’s Conference Room and Trivia Segments both come from listeners! First up we pick which house full of Office characters we’d want to quarantine in, and then we answer some fast and fun trivia questio...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 61
Once again we open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions! We cover a wide range of topics, including Dwight’s effect on women, kids quoting Robert California, an idea for an Office reunion, dating someone from The Office, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2020•44 min•Ep. 60
Season 3 starts in Stamford CT, following the newly transferred Jim after he finally shares his feelings for Pam. We look at what the introduction of that branch means to The Office, from new characters to a look at a different manager, all the way through its eventual downsizing and merger with the Scranton branch. Then we head to the Conference Room to brainstorm some Dunder Mifflin-themed vanity license plates (turns out we’re big William Hung fans) and different Office related songs to sing ...
Apr 02, 2020•51 min•Ep. 59
Take a trip to the bucolic Schrute Farms, an expansive beet farm and B&B just outside of Scranton and the homestead of Dunder Mifflin’s own Dwight K. Schrute. We look at the different episodes that feature Schrute Farms, how it rounds out the wider universe of The Office, and The Farm, the potential pilot for a Dwight-centric spin-off that aired in Season 9. Then we undertake an Office episode bracket challenge and feature a follow-up to our fan-submitted trivia. Table making never seemed so pos...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 58
This week we start with a quick discussion of the Coronavirus and how people turn to The Office in a time of anxiety or stress, including fake cold opens or how certain characters would react. Then we turn to Dunder Mifflin corporate, examining how their employees, directives, and initiatives influence the day-to-day of the Scranton branch. Lastly we head into the Conference Room for some listener messages and finish up with a trivia roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 57
Middle aged black man with sass. Big butt, bigger heart. Stanley Hudson is a key part of the Dunder Mifflin ensemble and is responsible for some of the funniest moments in the entire show. We look at his presence and role in The Office, going through his relationships (and lovers), signature moments and biggest laughs. Then we talk about Dish paying people to watch The Office(!) and an upcoming Office children’s book before closing with a quick-hitting round of trivia. Learn more about your ad c...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
We venture back to the Annex, the other side of Dunder Mifflin, focusing on the unique cross section of characters who work there. We highlight the best moments and biggest laughs, while thinking about what role a physical space plays in the show. Then we take some listener messages and feature our first ever (!) fan-submitted trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 55
We look at ‘Take Your Daughter to Work Day’ from Season 2, focusing on how the episode highlights dynamics from early seasons of the show, gives us different looks at the characters’ personalities, and tells us whether to spend a night at the Met or the aquarium. After that we open up the mailbag and share some messages, stories, and questions from our treasured listeners before Sean takes us through a trivia lightning round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 54
This week the MSPC heads down to Tallahassee on a special assignment to launch a new chain of Sabre retail stores. The Florida arc is one of the most unique and singular series of episodes in the entire series, and we take a deep dive into how that affects Dwight, Erin, and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew. Then we look at the concept of Interiority in TV and close with a Mega Trivia challenge (patent pending). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 53
Lakers v. Celtics, Ali v. Frazier, and now Michael v. Toby. It's the eternal struggle between the regional manager and the HR rep, the showdown between Michael Scarn and an amorphous blob of khaki. We dive into the ups and downs, highlights and best moments from one of the most iconic dynamics in the Office. Then we have an unboxing experience, check out an 90’s era Dunder Mifflin newsletter, and look at a music-themed alternate casting before closing with another trip down trivia lane. Learn mo...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 52
With Sean absent, probably floating somewhere in a sumo suit, Alex and Edwin crack open the mailbag to discuss: - The worst purchases/investments made by characters - Who would win in a fight? - Favorite moments of profanity on the show - Creed's mysteries - Best non-romantic pairs - Would-you-rathers Then we wrap up with some trivia from...next week's episode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2020•47 min•Ep. 51
The cold open is one of the signature elements of The Office, home to some of the most iconic and memorable moments of the show. We discuss cold opens with another fantasy draft, talking about our favorite quotes, Michael Scott characters, and Jim-Dwight pranks. Then we talk about hitting 50 episodes (!) and our *corrected* theme song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 50
When Jim and Pam become parents, their relationship dynamic changes for the rest of the show. We look at the 2-part episode where Pam gives birth, and how that episode also marks major developments for the relationships between Dwight and Angela, as well as Andy and Erin. We also look at Michael’s misguided attempts at matchmaking and his elation at Cece’s birth. Then we learn more about Andy and Cornell, listen to a voicemail about Kevin’s suggestion of playing really good music to get the Scra...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 49
Phyllis has one of the more unique journeys of any actor on the show, going from a casting associate to an actor and a main part of the Office ensemble. We look at her development from mild-mannered to sassy over the course of all nine seasons, as well as her relationships with Michael, Angela, and the rest of the sales staff. Then we listen to some voicemails responding to last week's episode and close with trivia from "Viewing Party." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
This week we go to the mailbag to answer some listener questions! So get your suit to the dry cleaners, and get your hair did. And, Karen…um, you may want to invest in a dress or a skirt of some kind if you don’t already have one. We cover real-life Office moments, first Office memories, rewatching habits, The Office vs. Parks & Rec and 30 Rock, and fan theories about Jan’s pregnancy and Erin and Andy’s relationship. All that plus some additional Office recasts and an expanded trivia challenge. ...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 47
In honor of the New Year, we look at all of the different season openers from each season. We compare each episode and our own personal power rankings for all 9 episodes. Then we look at another Office-themed song and alternate casting before wrapping with some season opener-themed trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 46
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Dunder Mifflin robe. We continue our holiday focus with ‘Benihana Christmas’ from Season 3, looking at the story beats, biggest laughs, and the short-lived reign of the Committee to Plan Parties. Then we look at the photos from Michael’s digital camera from the Season 2 Christmas Party, open the mailbag for a quick ‘Christmas Cards’ segment, and close with some Yuletide trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 45
“Christmas is the time to tell people how you feel” - Jim (James, Jimothy) Halpert. We kick off Christmas on the podcast by telling people how we feel about ‘Christmas Party’ from season 2 and what a Christmas episode means to The Office. Then we look at the best musical moments from the show and wrap up with some Season 2-themed trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
Erin is one the rare characters who joins The Office later in the show and becomes part of the main ensemble. We look at her relationships, unique upbringing, and unexpected knowledge of horse racing history in today’s episode. Then we take some listener questions, check out another alternate cast, and finish with some trivia themed around the 115 lb. moonbeam named Erin Hannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 43
The MSPC is back after the Thanksgiving break to dive into a deep question - can watching The Office make you a better person? After exploring the life lessons we can take from the show and the morality of the characters, we lighten up a little bit to answer some listener questions and close with some fun trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 42
This week we discuss Dwight's Speech, looking at smaller storylines and the show's more subdued tone in the early seasons. We also take some listener voicemails, discuss Office scenes we wished we could've seen (but definitely happened) and close with some trivia. It's gonna be zoppity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2019•54 min•Ep. 41
Andy Bernard comes into The Office with a bang in season 3, kicking a trash can, punching a wall, and floating away in a sumo suit. We track his journey from salesman to manager to Baby Wawa. Then we get into trivia from "Angry Andy" and "Fundraiser". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 40
This week we're emptying out a whole baler-I-hardly-know-her of messages. We discuss: - Would you rather read Holly's letter to Michael or Jim's letter to Pam? - Least favorite characters and show takebacks - Casting the Amazing Race Office - An article about the insatiable appetite for The Office - and more! We wrap up with Internet Trivia and a conference room band performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 39
It's almost Halloween, so this week the MSPC looks at the Scranton branch celebrating this haunted holiday. We look at all the different Halloween episodes and talk about shared themes, favorite moments, and classic costumes (31:22), before discussing our own Office swag (46:11) and testing out some spooky trivia (50:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 38
Season 5 is full of classic and iconic Office moments, including Jim proposing to Pam, Michael’s reaction (“No God, please no!”) to Toby’s return, Dwight’s simulated fire, and Kevin’s famous chili. This week the MSPC crew looks at the arcs, moments, and signature episodes that make up that season (2:56). Then we hear Dwight's list of potential Olympic sports (50:00), touch on the first episode of the Office Ladies podcast (52:14), list some Office-themed Halloween costumes (58:35), and close wit...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 37
The battle between Jim and Dwight takes many forms, from pranks, alliances, revenge, and sales calls, to snowball fights, convention speeches, and Pretty-Womaning that one store in the Steamtown Mall. We dig into how they go from best of enemies to best of friends, going over some of the best pranks on Jim and when Dwight gets him back. We also look back at Jim and Pam’s wedding anniversary, and the equestrian ending that almost was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 36
When bombs threaten the NHL All-Star game, you call in Agent Michael Scarn. When it’s time to talk Threat Level Midnight, you call in the Michael Scott Podcast Company. We take a deep dive into the Great Scott production, starting with the table read in Season 2 and culminating with the motion picture event of the century in Season 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2019•53 min•Ep. 35
Nate wears many hats at Dunder Mifflin, from Dwight’s Assistant and Warehouse worker, to that beanie Val made everyone. We take a look at Nate’s role on the show and the actor’s unique path to joining the cast. Then we go through the suggestion box to answer some listener questions, before closing with some quick trivia on how Michael prepares for the best and worst-case scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 34
