Welcome back to Captive Audience Month on MSPC—this week we’re talking about Detectorists! Alex’s pick for this week is this BBC series from 2014. Edwin hasn’t seen it, and Sean hasn’t seen it in a long while, so we get their reactions before diving into the first season, with all of its ring pulls, folk songs, and imaginary dogs. Then in the Conference Room we discuss favorite non-Office works from Office cast members, decide which Dunder Mifflin members we’d have give our eulogies, and do anot...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to Captive Audience Month on MSPC—this week we’re talking about Detroiters! Sean’s pick for this month is this Comedy Central sitcom from 2017 starring MSPC favorites Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson. Edwin has never seen it, so Sean and Alex get his reaction before diving into the absurdity of the show, its hilarious moments, and our favorite Cramblin-Duvet commercials. Then in the Conference Room we discuss the latest episode of the MSPC Facebook Fan Group Podcast where they drafte...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the first entry in our newest theme month—Captive Audience month! Each week one of the hosts will be making the others watch and talk about 1 season of TV. And to kick off July, Edwin and Alex discuss Great News, another NBC workplace sitcom from 2017. We discuss Alex’s reaction to the show, why Edwin picked it for this month, and our praises and critiques of the show. Then in the Conference Room we take some listener voicemails about being a fly on the wall to observe Office characte...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast "Yes, so I know I told everybody that tomorrow is my last day, but I’m, I’m gonna be leaving tonight. I head to the airport at four. And I have said goodbye to half of them." Our shelves are overflowing with preserves--this week we're talking about Goodbye, Michael! We take a deep dive into this notable episode from season 7 as the final entry in our Big June-a concept month. We dedicate our full episode to discussing Goodbye, Michael, covering Michael's exit, the Party Planning Committee, and A...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast Pam: Michael, you've had two ideas today. And one of them was great. And the other one was terrible. Michael: I am not in the mood for riddles, Pam. Break out your thumbtacks, neon signs, and Will & Grace DVDs--this week we're talking about Garage Sale! For the next entry in our Big June-a series, we discuss this classic from season 7. We cover all of the storylines like Michael proposing to Holly, Jim selling Dwight magic beans, and Kevin being on Dallas. And of course we highlight all of the p...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast Erin: The tea in Nepal is very hot. Kevin: But the coffee in Peru is much hotter. [Erin buzzes him in] Make sure you write the correct passcode on your arm--this week we're talking about A.A.R.M.! For the second installment in Big June-a, we take a deep dive into the penultimate episode of The Office from season 9. We discuss all the storylines, including Dwight's proposal crisis, Jim setting up the competition to be the next Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager, and Andy dressing up as a...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast “It’s 4:30 in the morning. Do you know where your kids are? If you are Ryan’s parents or Pam’s parents or my parents, you do. They’re gonna be in this van. With me. Who am I? Nothing to fear. I am just a 44 year old guy with a paper route.” Well, well, well…how the turntables—this week we’re talking about Broke! For the first episode in our Big June-a series, we take a deep dive into this classic from season 5 that wraps up the Michael Scott Paper Company arc. We talk about the buyout and the en...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to…rise—this week we’re talking about What We Do in the Shadows! For the final entry in Mockumonthary, Sean and Edwin dive into this FX series about vampires, their familiars, and their efforts to take over the New World (in this case, Staten Island). We discuss the Take Waititi film that preceded the show, the ways the TV series utilize the rockumentary format, and how it differs from The Office. And of course we also highlight all of the werewolf encounters, favorite Lazlo quotes, an...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast Alright everyone, let’s write the date on the board and take your seats—this week we’re talking about Abbott Elementary! For the next entry in Mockumonthary, we take a look at a show that’s currently on the air and using the mockentary format . We talk about the classroom setting, the Philly connection, Jeanine and Gregory, and lot a more. We also look at how it compares to The Office and discuss our favorite moments. Then in the Conference Room we go back to Dunder Mifflin to read off some ‘scr...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Are You There Pod? It's Me, Dad isn't a parenting podcast. It's more like a diary about becoming a parent...in real time. Every week host Alex Ward recaps the previous week's adventures in raising a new human. Along the way he calls up his fellow freshly-babied friends to swap stories & discoveries, all in hopes of keeping an intimate record that his future kid will surely not care about. Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Apple Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2024•38 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Slow is smooth and smooth is fast—this week we’re talking about Modern Family! For the second episode of Mockumonthary we take a deep dive into one of the biggest sitcoms in recent memory, one that shares the rockumentary format but with a different premise, perspective, and network. We talk about the similarities and differences to The Office, our individual relationships with the show, and of course our favorite funniest moments. Then we head to the Conference Room to discuss the recent news a...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re celebrating 250 episodes of the MSPC! We had to make sure YouTube came down to tape it, so this is audio of our livestream from this past weekend. Check it out for live call-in questions from our Scott’s Tots Patreon subscribers, a blind ranking, and a quick reflection on some of the best moments from the past year in the MSPC. And you can take that to the bank! And limo lady, we are going completely carbon neutral! We love you, New York! Watch the livestream of this episode on o...
May 10, 2024•2 hr 46 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Mockumonthary! For the whole month of May, MSPC is side-stepping The Office to break down other iconic mockumentary format TV shows. Up first, we are covering Parks and Recreation, the beloved cousin of The Office. Given it's shared DNA through showrunners Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, it's simply the natural place for us to start. We discuss first impressions we had upon its debut in 2009, how it's similar yet completely different from The Office, Michael Scott vs. Leslie Knope, fa...
May 03, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Michael: Ok, what does this look like to you Stanley?! Stanley: Mailboxes, Etc. Grab your Prism Duro-Sport and hop into the minivan—this week we’re talking about The Injury! We deep dive into this all-time classic from season 2, going through storylines like Michael grilling his foot, Dwight reeling from his concussion, and how Ryan eats string cheese. And in true MSPC fashion we also highlight all of the CAT scans, aspirin-fortified pudding cups, and Vietnam sounds that go into this episode. Th...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast This week we revisit our location series with a focus on the manager’s office! We take a deep dive on this office within the office, talking about all the iconic moments, scenes, and characters that inhabit it over the course of all nine seasons. Then we head to the Conference Room for a new segment called ‘I state my regret’, where we make amends for our numerous blunders, errors, and oversights. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-fre...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast “Well, I guess the first order of business is to welcome back me, and Pam and Ryan. And how about casual Friday again, huh? Reinstituting casual Friday? You all look great.” Join us for another installment of Casual Thursdays! We cover a number of topics including Office characters time traveling, a real-life Nard Dog, best Alex-isms and a whole lot more. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our mon...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast "Truthfully, it wasn't the way he fell in. It was... how long it took him to get out" Get ready for your cold call and prep your item for the ‘Do Not Mock’ list—this week we’re talking about Koi Pond! We dive (pun intended) into this episode from season 6, covering all the storylines and plot points. And of course we cover all of the micro co-management, koi stories, and little soybeans, that go into this episode. Then we head to the Conference Room where we talk about the deleted cold open and ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast “This is Holly Flax, I can’t come to the phone right now, but please leave a message at the sound of the tiny truck backing up." Once again we’re taking listener voicemails! We talk about Michael getting promoted to manager, receive an evaluation of our auction draft, learn more about juggling and more. Then in the Conference Room we listen to a few burning topics from Edwin before closing with the second half of our listener-submitted trivia about the episode ’Trivia’! Support our show and beco...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast "Nobody should have to go to work thinking, 'Oh, this is the place that I might die today.' That's what a hospital is for. An office is for not dying. An office is a place to live life to the fullest, to the max, to... An office is a place where dreams come true." Prepare your roast jokes and put on your biofeedback machine—this week we’re talking about Stress Relief! We dedicate this week’s pod to the most watched episode of The Office (per Nielsen ratings), talking through the different storyl...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast “Ok, so without further ado…lights, camera, auction!” Join us this week for our first ever auction draft! We’re piloting this new format and drafting episodes from season 2 to put together the best collection. This draft features Alex swooping Sean’s pick, a holiday steal, and more. And after 3 weeks in anger management Edwin makes his return to the MSPC, but no one will call him Drew. Then in the Conference Room we take on part 1 of trivia sent in by friend of the pod. "Hey, you know what? I’d ...
Mar 14, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast "You know, it's true what they say. Long Island Iced Teas are way stronger in Canada." This week we're joined by dear friend of the pod Alison Wisneski of Lady Justice Brewing to hit the bars with Dunder Mifflin crew! Going out for drinks with co-workers is such a universal experience, and the show is often at its best when reflecting these situations. We break down how it opens up the characters, what it offers for comedic scenes, and how it leads to honest and dramatic moments. "Don't tell my ...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast "I never touch another juggler's instruments." This week, with Edwin still overseas, Sean and Alex get together to discuss Season 7's The Inner Circle. The stretch of episodes to close out season 7 is a unique pocket of the Office, and with the superfan cut at out fingertips, we break down the arrival of Deangelo, this iteration of the cast adjusting to a new boss, motivational juggling, warehouse dunks, and misogyny in the show. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! F...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast "Babies are drawn to me and I think it's because they see me as one of them, but, cooler, and with my life put together a little bit." With Edwin out of town, upcoming parents Sean and Alex are here to discuss parenting on The Office. We break down what kinds of parenting styles we see, who we'd want as a parent, who is and isn't strict, and discover if any valuable parenting advice can be gleaned from the show. Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/MICHAEL to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. S...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re joined by a special guest to talk about women on The Office! We’re joined by Kaylah, who helps run our Discord and hosts the MSPC Facebook fan group podcast. We talk about the different female characters, their relationships with each other, and what they each mean to the show. And then we close out the episode with some listener-submitted trivia with a twist—people submitted questions and if they stump us they win merch from our online shop! Download the DraftKings Casino app no...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast The final season of The Office is no doubt a sore spot for most fans as the weakest of the bunch (and rightfully so), but there's diamonds aplenty in the rough Plus, it's part of canon anyways and we haven't touched it all that much (that's what she said). Let's draft some things we like! Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single me...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast "Am I worried that Jim and David are having a meeting without me? No, because we are the Three Amigos. And once in awhile one of the Amigos will go off… to the bathroom… while the other two have a secret meeting." Get your cheese carts plated and your worker's comp files in order, because this week we dive into the extended cut of season 6's The Meeting! With Alex out (because of course), Edwin and Sean discuss the co-manager twist, Dwight's stakeout prowess, wedding invitations, and everything ...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Turn off the Chumbawumba and scram, twerp—this week we’re talking about Nepotism! To celebrate the recent release of the Season 7 Superfan episodes, we dedicate this week's show to the season opener. We talk about what everyone did over the summer, Dwight becoming the building owner, Michael hiring and eventually spanking his nephew, and more. And naturally we also cover all of the new talking heads, small details, and funny moments added in the new edit. Start the Good Habit with Fum at tryfum....
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast "Jim, just don't think of it as degrading. Think of it as you happen to be moving the pizza six inches this way, and he happens to be biting it.” "I'd prefer for him to think of it as degrading." Come on over to Gabe’s apartment and grab a spot on the couch— this week we’re talking about Viewing Party! We take a deep dive on this episode from season 7, covering everything from Michael ruining the party, to Dwight taking care of Cece, to Andy ingesting powdered seahorse, and more. And of course w...
Jan 19, 2024•59 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Captive Audience we are driving through the Toon Town portal to revisit the 1988 classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit. With Alex in the captive seat for the first time, the gang breaks down the genre-bending approach to film noir, the blending of live action and animation, alcoholism, one hell of a soundtrack, an all-time villain in Judge Doom, and everything in between. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is currently streaming on Disney + Have thoughts/comments/suggestions for us? Email us at Capt...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jan: Sorry to drop by unexpectedly, I tried calling but I kept getting voicemail. Michael: Weird! Yeah I didn’t get both of your messages. This week we answer listener voicemails! We talk about all sorts of Office topics, including the worst minor characters on the show, what the Scranton staffers would do if they won the lottery, Holly’s Des Moines background, and more. We also get corrected and prank called, which is heartily encouraged. Then we head to the Conference Room to close out the sho...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast 
