This week Jenna and Angela sit down with Kelly Cantley, who was the first Assistant Director (A.D.) and legendary leader of “Safety Meetings!” on “The Office” for 8 seasons. Angela shares how Kelly and her are the same size and that helped with costume decisions and more for Angela Martin, Jenna gets to nerd out with Kelly on scheduling and Kelly explains why episodes like “Prince Family Paper” were deceptively tricky episodes to make. This is a wonderful interview, especially for “Office” fans ...
Mar 06, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “The Whale.” Dunder Mifflin gets a lead that the phone book company is looking for a new paper distributor and Pam must help Dwight close this sale despite his inability to talk to female clients. Meanwhile, Angela and Oscar team up to find out if the Senator is cheating. Thanks to Angela’s deep dive of the phone book, our Mom Detectives go on a case to find out if 411 still exists. Later, Jenna deep dives into shoulder pads and a fan writes in to share all the plac...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “The Boat”. Andy’s father has lost his family’s money and Andy must step up and sell the family boat. Meanwhile Jim, Pam and Nellie prank Dwight in an elaborate fakey radio interview. We hear audio clips from Andrew Santino who played the grumpy sailor on Andy’s boat. Angela shares some fun tongue twisters, Jenna talks about how a group of animals made filming on the boat difficult and the ladies have a conflab about Oscar’s file on Kevin. So don’t worry, Sandra Mic...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Valentine’s Day! Pack your day bags because we're taking a trip down memory lane and headed to New York! This week we're breaking down Valentine’s Day, and we are joined by the wonderful Andy Buckley (The Office, Veep, Avenue 5). Andy chats with Jenna and Angela about his time as a stock broker, how he got the part of David Wallace, and his surprise to become a recurring character. Then Jenna does a deep dive on Sbarro Pizza, Angela gives us some insider info on 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and t...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “Here Comes Treble”. Andy invites his old college a cappella group to perform at the office for Halloween but it turns sour when his rival Broccoli Rob (Stephen Colbert) overtakes the event. We hear clips from writer Halsted Sullivan and actor Nick Cafero who played a member of the “Here Comes Treble” a cappella group about their experience with this episode. Angela shares some real college a cappella group names, Jenna reveals that the ladies may have another Mom D...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you ready for some Monday Motivation? Jenna and Angela sit down with Kendra Adachi, host of “The Lazy Genius” podcast, and talk about how being a lazy genius has improved their lives. This includes Jenna and Angela sharing how Kendra’s lazy genius advice has helped them become better business partners to each other. Kendra also reveals which “Office” characters are lazy geniuses and it might surprise you! So enjoy this bonus episode and please welcome “The Lazy Genius” podcast to the “Office...
Feb 05, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week the ladies chat with Bryan Cranston! Bryan Cranston is well known for playing Walter White on “Breaking Bad”, Hal from “Malcolm in the Middle” and so many more incredible, award-winning acting credits, but he also directed “Work Bus”! Bryan shares what it was like to be given this opportunity and how he thought he would get to direct in the well air-conditioned “Office” set but instead found himself working in the now legendary “Death Bus”. Jenna, Angela and Bryan also chat about shari...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jenna and Angela have some great news to share. “The Lazy Genius Podcast” with Kendra Adachi is joining the “Office Ladies” Network! Check out Lazy Genius now on the Office Ladies Network: thelazygeniuscollective.com/officeladies Check out Office Ladies merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...
Jan 29, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “Work Bus”. When Jim convinces Dwight the building is unsafe to work in, Dwight rents a bus for the office to work from. Jim seizes the opportunity to use the bus to get Pam some delicious pie and Erin helps Nellie with her adoption process. Ellie Kemper sends in an audio clip about peeing her pants while shooting “Work Bus” and Brent Forrester sends in clips about his memories writing and shooting this episode too. Jenna deep dives fail videos, Angela reads some “R...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down Andy’s Ancestry. Nellie pranks Andy about his ancestry and Dwight teaches Erin a new language. This episode also has a famous cold open featuring Randall Park! Jenna breaks down the cold open, Angela gets into controversial things people may or may not do in the shower and both ladies deep dive the “Game of Thrones” language Dothraki. So please enjoy this episode because whoa, that person has found him or herself in quite a predicament. Check out Office Ladies Merch...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “Roy’s Wedding” and we have a special guest, Tim Meadows! Tim and Jenna talk about their upcoming movie, “Mean Girls” and Tim talks more in depth about guest starring in “The Office” episode “The Client” which includes singing that famous Chili’s theme song with Steve Carell. Afterwards, the ladies break down Jim and Pam attending Roy’s wedding, which causes Jim and Pam to question the strength of their relationship. Meanwhile Nellie throws a wrench in Dwight’s char...
Jan 10, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down the first ep of Season 9, “New Guys”! Two new employees join the office, Clark (Clark Duke) and Pete (Jake Lacy). These new additions unsettle Jim and Dwight as the new guys are considered to be younger versions of them. Meanwhile Angela tries to rehome one of her cats. Jenna shares how Greg Daniels returned as showrunner and she and John Krasinski became producers to help with the Jim and Pam storyline. Angela kicks off a new segment where we get to know “The Offic...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re taking a look back at “Christening”. It’s baby Cece’s christening and Michael has invited the entire office to attend the ceremony without telling Jim and Pam. Jenna has a gift for Angela, Sam points out another clue to who the Scranton Strangler may be and Office Ladies fans, the day has come… Angela brought in one of her journals and shares a couple entries with us! So don’t be a Sconesy Cider and enjoy this ep! Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re taking a look back at “Secret Santa” and Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong reads this week’s summary! To raise spirits, Jim and Dwight plan a fun holiday Christmas Party and Phyllis gets to realize her dream of playing Santa Claus! However, Michael hijacks the party when he shows up dressed as Santa and won’t back down. Meanwhile, Andy accidentally torments Erin with Secret Santa gifts from the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”. (Who knew there would be so many birds?) Jenna does a ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “Free Family Portrait Studio” and it’s the last episode of Season 8! Dwight sets up a portrait studio at Dunder Mifflin for the employees to take pictures with their families. Angela Martin catches on quickly that this is a ploy to determine if Dwight is the father of her baby and unfortunately, Jim becomes a casualty in this mission. Jenna discusses the changes that were happening from Season 8 to 9, Angela breaks down the car chase with Mose and we have some duck ...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Monday, we have a bonus episode for you! The ladies answer fan mail from the Los Angeles SiriusXM Garage in front of a special audience. The ladies celebrate doing their first live show for the podcast, Angela levels up as a hummingbird watcher and Jenna reveals watching something we never thought she would. This is a fun episode to show our appreciation for our fans. Thanks for listening! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on ...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re breaking down “Turf War.” Dwight and Jim work together to secure a client from a Syracuse branch salesman after Robert drunkenly shuts down the Binghamton branch. Meanwhile Pam and Angela try to help Robert figure out what he said to Nellie on a voicemail. This episode also has Dan Castellaneta (“The Simpsons”) and Chris Bauer (“The Wire”) as guest stars! The ladies embrace being in your 50s and how to use your bra in a zombie apocalypse, and Angela points out a deleted scene whe...
Dec 06, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week the ladies chat with Zach Woods! Zach played Gabe Lewis on “The Office” and he shares what it was like to join the cast in the middle of Season 6. He also talks about some of his favorite memories from making the show, they all laugh over their love of “close call” moments, and Zach asks the ladies some questions of his own like what would you tell your younger self on the show if you could go back in time. This is a fun, lighthearted episode where we get to spend some time with the hi...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re taking a look back on “Sabre” and the director of this ep, John Krasinski, sends in clips to share what it was like directing this very big episode. Dunder Mifflin has been acquired by the printer company, Sabre, and its CEO is the very powerful, no nonsense Jo Bennett played by Kathy Bates. This is also the episode that introduces Gabe Lewis played by Zach Woods! Angela talks about a “Save David Wallace” fan campaign, Jenna gives us everything we want to know about those special...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Fundraiser”. The office attends a fundraiser hosted by Angela’s husband, State Senator Robert Lipton. Andy crashes it and ends up stress adopting 12 dogs, and Dwight “wins” the auction. Jenna shares how the Dwight storyline was based on a true story, Angela gives reasons why “Life is Downton Abbey” and the ladies wonder how game show prizes get delivered. So have Nellie buy you tacos and enjoy this episode! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Angry Andy”. Andy has returned to Dunder Mifflin only to discover he’s been usurped by Nellie. Meanwhile Ryan tries to win back Kelly who’s fallen in love with Pam and Jim’s pediatrician, Ravi. And the ladies talk with director and editor Claire Scanlon! “Angry Andy” was Claire’s first time directing an episode of TV and she shares what the experience was like, plus what editing for “The Office” was like. The ladies also talk about “The Office” fan fiction which includes a romance ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Welcome Party”. The Dunder Mifflin employees reluctantly throw a welcome party for Nellie. Meanwhile, Andy ungraciously breaks up with Jessica. “Office Ladies” fans go crazy over Nellie’s shoebox, the ladies share their warm up songs, Jenna points out the moment Jessica lost her a little, and get ready, because Angela reads from her travel journal! So whether you know if Stanley has a mustache or not, you can enjoy this episode. (But he does, right?) Check out Brett Gelman’s Perfor...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Get the Girl”. Andy disappears from the office to confess his love to Erin and bring her back to Scranton. Nellie seizes this opportunity and takes over as manager. The ladies learn the technical term for “fishing line”, Angela gives out a “Worst Green Screen Award" and Jenna stumbles upon another soapbox moment. So sit back and enjoy this episode, it’s better than a trip to DisneyTown. Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow U...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Last Day in Florida”. Robert California reveals that he plans to tank the Sabre store that Nellie, Dwight and the rest of the Tallahassee team worked so hard on. Upon the insistence of Pam, Jim does his best to save Dwight from getting fired. Meanwhile Erin tells Andy she won’t be returning to Scranton. The ladies discover they both deep dived Girl Scout Cookies, the team clears the air about Angela thinking “lol” means “lots of laughs”, and Jenna brings in a taste/smell game. So t...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week it’s "Dear Office Ladies"! Jenna and Angela are answering workplace advice questions from listeners. This includes tips to nail an interview, deal with a supervisor who takes personal calls on speaker phone and how to be the coolest person in the office using sauce packets. So sit back, relax and see if your office is as wild as Creed hanging out in the women’s bathroom. Theme Song by Jordan Duffy Insta: @JordanKDuffy Website: www.JordanDuffyMusic.com Office Ladies Website - Submit a f...
Oct 11, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Test the Store”. Dwight continues to try to impress Nellie and must depend on Jim for an epic Sabre store opening. Meanwhile Andy and Pam get harassed in the parking lot by some kids. The ladies tell some baby shoe stories, Angela has an update to Jenna’s coconut water share and Jenna wonders how quickly a bruise appears if you get punched in the face. This is a fun episode so enjoy it while you practice your sign spinning skills! This American Life Tig Notaro Interview: https://ww...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “After Hours”. In Florida, Dwight and Packer compete to impress Nelly for the Vice President position, while Jim gets unwanted attention from Cathy. Back in the office, Andy has the rest of the staff stay late which leads to Darryl getting confronted by Val’s boyfriend (Jerry Minor). Jenna shares how she discovered she loves to wear the color gold, Angela reveals some of her favorite cheeses, and the ladies give you the inside scoop on how Mom Detectives sneak around. So enjoy this ...
Sep 27, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we’re taking a look back on “Double Date”. To celebrate Helene’s birthday, Michael treats Jim, Pam and Helene to lunch, and of course, it ends up being a very cringey disaster. Meanwhile Dwight and Andy struggle to outdo each other in nice favors. Angela reads from her personal journal about her first New York bagel experience, Jenna shares a story about joining what she thought was an international Spice Girls group and of course, the ladies break down Pam hitting Michael. ‘Cuz just l...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Tallahassee”. Dwight tries to impress Sabre’s special projects president (Catherine Tate) while dealing with appendicitis. Meanwhile, Andy finds his true calling as a receptionist. Talk of open wounds makes Jenna queasy, Angela shares some fun Tallahassee facts and the ladies also receive some fan mail that saves them a deep dive on appendicitis symptoms. So listen to this episode fast and leave a sexy corpse! An Evening with Office Ladies at Toronto’s Just For Laughs: https://toro...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week is “Special Project”. Dwight is tasked to go to Tallahassee for a work assignment and both he and Andy must choose which Dunder Mifflin employees will go with him. Also, Pam has returned from maternity leave! Jenna looks into some animal facts, Angela shares a sweet “lol” story and the ladies have a bff basket moment. So be like Florida Stanley and smile because this is another great episode! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast