The Michael Scott Podcast Company

"Also, FYI, ah, I don’t technically have a hearing problem, but sometimes when there’s a lot of noises occurring uh at the same time, I’ll hear ’em as one big jumble. Uh, again it’s not that I can’t hear, uh because that’s false. I can. Um, I just can’t distinguish between everything I’m hearing." No, you don’t have a hearing problem, we’re replaying the audio from our Nate discussion! But before we do, Alex and Edwin check in to talk about life, weddings, refrigerators and anything else going on in their lives. And then we well as go through some voicemails and emails from our incredible listeners where we talk about Office characters singing karaoke, underrated show moments, and a lot more. Peace, love, and paper, MSPC Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal at MagicSpoon.com/scott and use the code SCOTT to save five dollars off. Right now, Michael Scott Podcast Company listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at buyraycon.com/scott Get started right now with a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/scott 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 message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael: “Here’s my wish. I want you to meet a great guy, and I want you to be happy.” Holly: “Thank you.” Michael: “My wish has come true, incidentally, because you’ve met me, and you are happy.” Darryl: “Clever, Mike.” With Edwin’s recent move, we dedicate this week’s episode to Employee Transfer from season 5! We start by checking in with Edwin before looking at Holly’s emotional move and in-car breakup with Michael, all while Darryl is driving. We go through all the different storylines in this episode, including the Halloween cold open, Dwight’s application to Cornell, and Pete and Tom’s ‘prank’ on Pam. Then we close with an extended round of trivia! 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll in Interactive Monitoring at SIMPLISAFE.com/scott. If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders, DoorDash is offering a FREE MONTH for DashPass right now! Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim: Ah, hey. Pam: Oh my God. Jim: Hi. Pam: Hi. Jim: Sorry, I forgot Kevin’s extension. It’s a fantasy football thing. This week we dedicate the entire episodes to a listener-submitted draft concept where we each build our own fantasy office. We must fill 11(!) roles with different characters from the show, but the inspiration and purpose of that office staff is up to each host. They say no man is an island. False! We are an island and this island is volcanic. And it is about to erupt, with the molten hot lava of strategy. Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCOTT 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 message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Hey, you want to see a really messed up show? Follow us around, come to our office!" With just Alex and Edwin holding it down this week, we decided to focus on two of the most minor characters on the show, Gino and Leo from Vance Refrigeration. We go through all of their brief yet memorable moments in the show from just a handful of episodes. And of course we discuss all of the caprese salad drug deals, deleted scenes moments, and teddy bear deliveries that make up their time on the show. Then we take a round of voicemail questions from listeners, covering things like Office-themed classroom ideas, alternate jobs for Dunder Mifflin staffers, moments or episodes we’d want to be a part of, and one of Alex’s best all-time drops. If you’re ready to save money on your Doordash orders, DoorDash is offering a FREE MONTH for DashPass right now! 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 message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I would love to live in New York someday. It’s a big dream of mine. Work for corporate, with Jan. It’d be awesome. Go to Broadway shows, eat hot dogs. Scranton is great, but New York, is like Scranton on acid, no on speed, no on steroids.” Michael in New York? Oh, he owns that city. Fuggedaboutit! With Edwin visiting there, this week’s episode is dedicated to Michael Scott in the city so nice they named it twice (Manhattan is the other name). We talk about what New York means to Michael and the show, going through all of the limousine rides, fake Tina Feys, and MISSterious suits that make up those moments. Then we head to the Conference Room for a meme-inspired game before wrapping up with some trivia! Michael Scott Podcast Company listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at BUYRAYCON.com/scott Go to HelloFresh.com/14scott and use code 14scott for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping 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 message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You mean you flooded my building with dangerous electromagnetic radiation as a prank?" This week, during another late night recording, we set aside the carpeted comfort of Dunder Mifflin Scranton and hop on board Season 9's Work Bus. We discuss the intricacies of this unique setting for Office shenanigans, from Jim's quest for pies, to the pettiness between Andy and Nellie, and eventually to the barren trouser hives of Dwight Schrute. Then in the conference room we take do our own roll call chant (shabooyah, shabooyah roll call!) before wrapping up with another listener provided trivia. Our listeners can save 20% on your SimpliSafe security system AND get your first month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring service. Just visit simplisafe.com/scott. Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get exclusive access to ad-free episodes and our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It’s true. I’m having a party. I’ve got three cases of imported beer, a karaoke machine, and I didn’t invite Michael. So three ingredients for a great party." If you have a lot of sensitive emails, they should be deleted immediately, because this week we’re talking about Email Surveillance! Join us for a late-in-the-evening recording where we take a deep into this episode from season 2, in part to highlight the way the documentary crew interacts with the staff and how Angela and Dwight first come together. And of course we talk about all of the improv games, party e-vitations, and karaoke duets that make up this episode. Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss a unique way to think about female characters in The Office and other sitcoms before closing with some additional suggestions for FMK (Friend, Marry, Kill). We gotta erase a lot of stuff. A lot. of. stuff. Special offer for MSPC listeners: go to grove.com/scott to get a free starter set with your first order. Special offer for MSPC Listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SCOTT 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You can’t fire me, I don’t work in this van!” We expand one of our favorite mailbag questions to a full-length episode, dedicating this week’s episode to Office scenes in the car. We talk about how those scenes set up unique conversations between characters and move the plot forward, how they compare to talking heads, and how the camera angles and positions influence the comedic moments. And of course we eventually get to listing some of our favorite Office-car moments, including trips to the lake, intense breakups while Darryl is driving, and Dwight licking his lips. We then move to an Oridinary Things segment where we discuss car/road trip moments from our own lives, hit the Conference Room for a game of ‘Friend/Marry/Kill’ suggested by a listener, and wrap with trivia. To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to MeUndies.com/scott 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we tackle the immortal question—‘What If?’ We go through some alternate scenarios and talk about how it would’ve changed the show, including Pam marrying Roy, Karen going corporate, and a lot of different characters being manager. Then in our Ordinary Things segment we pose the ‘What If?’ question to each other before closing with a quick round of trivia! Special offer for MSPC listeners: go to grove.com/scott to get a free starter set with your first order. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Who am I? Am I Michael Scott? I don’t know… I might just be a basketball machine. What’s Dunder Mifflin? I’ve never heard of it. Filing? Paperwork? Who cares? Possible downsizing? Um… well, that’s probably gonna happen, actually." The hand strikes and gives a flower—this episode is all about ‘Basketball’! With our friend and co-host Sean traveling, Alex and Edwin take a look at an all-time classic from season 1 that pits the office staff against the warehouse workers to see who’s going to work on Saturday. We talk about the ideal starting 5 for the office staff, how the warehouse team should utilize Lonny in the low post, and how characters like Gabe and Andy would fare in a similar game. After Michael stops the game because of a foul, we head to the Conference Room where we discuss a theory about Jan and take listener voicemails about mistakes we made, character impressions, and more! "We’re going to the outlet mall on Saturday, so if you want to save big on brand names, and Roy has to work, which he will, because we’re also competitive, you should feel free to come along." Go to HelloFresh.com/14scott and use code 14scott for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“How do I do it? Raise my daughter, work as director of office purchasing for this hospital and release an album of Doris Day covers on my own label? If I knew I’d tell you" Love to start my day with a hearty bowl of Jan. We dedicate this week’s episode to Jan! She’s the corporate VP, Michael’s lover, Astrid’s mother, and the famed actress behind Jasmine Windsong. We go through her arc and character, discussing all the trips to Jamaica, baby shower renditions of ’Son of a Preacher Man’, and incredibly awkward dinner parties that make up her time on the show. After an extended conversation about Jan, we wrap up the show with a round of trivia all about ‘Money’ from Season 4. Right now, the title of our podcast is, “Something Weird is Going On.” Colon, “What Did Jan Say? The Michael Scott Podcast Company Story. By Michael Scott, with Dwight Schrute.” 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There has been a lot of murder and a lot of intrigue. My little heart can barely take it no more." There’s been a murder in Savannah! This week we play a game of Belles, Bourbon & Bullets, dedicating this episode to Season 6’s ‘Murder’, Sean’s all-time favorite episode. We talk about what makes this episode unique within the show, while also going through all of the Tube Cities, evidence based on puns, and Voodoo Mama Jujus that make it so distinct. Then in the Conference Room we answer a great listener question about which Office character we’d like to have as a guest on our podcast, followed by an Ordinary Things segment about games we used as distractions during stressful times. And then of course we close with another round of trivia. There will be food. You leave, you do not get food. What kind of food? Sandwich platters, baby carrots. To get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to MeUndies.com/SCOTT. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/SCOTT 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bonus miniseries, our regular Office episodes will still come out this week. Welcome to the 2nd episode of Biscuits with the Boss - a miniseries about Ted Lasso ahead of it's season 2 release on July 23rd. “Let’s be sad now, let’s be sad together. And then we can be a gosh-darn goldfish. Onward. Forward.” In our last episode in the series, we reflect on the experience of binge watching a season of television in one day and then recording podcasts about it. We talk about how the day went, our takeaways from the recording experience, and talk about what other shows we could cover with this format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bonus miniseries, our regular Office episodes will still come out this week. Welcome to the 2nd episode of Biscuits with the Boss - a miniseries about Ted Lasso ahead of it's season 2 release on July 23rd. “Right. The product you’d most like to get into business with is joy?" “Si, mucho, mucho joy." In the ‘Second Half’ episode we wrap up the rest of Season 1! With just 45 minutes we go through topics like the joy of Dani Rojas, the villainy of Rupert Mannion, whether Roy Kent returns next season, the effectiveness of the ending, and where we think the show goes in Season 2. We give our last thoughts on the show and reflect on the different takeaways we each had after watching the show for the first time (in the case of Sean) or re-watching (in the case of Alex and Edwin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bonus miniseries, our regular Office episodes will still come out this week. Welcome to the 2nd episode of Biscuits with the Boss - a miniseries about Ted Lasso ahead of it's season 2 release on July 23rd. “Do you believe in ghosts, Ted?” “I do. But more importantly, I think they need to believe in themselves, you know?" Our ‘First Half’ episode looks at the first half of Ted Lasso season 1, spanning from ‘Pilot’ to ‘Tan Lines’. We start with Sean's first impressions watching the show for the first time and pick up the discussion from there, talking about how Rebecca stands out as such an interesting character, the silent genius of Coach Beard, whether the show feels more British or American, and the unique persona of Trent Crimm (“Trent Crimm, The Independent”). We have to hustle to beat our 45 minute time limit before we go back to binge watching for the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bonus miniseries, our regular Office episodes will still come out regularly. Welcome to the first episode of Biscuits with the Boss - a miniseries about Ted Lasso ahead of it's season 2 release on July 23rd. We kick off our Ted Lasso podcast series with our Pregame Interviews' episode, asking each other questions to set the stage for binge watching the season. We talk about our expectations for the day/show, our own soccer fandom, favorite pasta shapes, and much more. To follow along with us, listen to this episode, watch the first 5 episodes of Ted Lasso, and then join us for part 2! “ Oh, hey, hey, hey! If we see each other in our dreams, let’s goof around a little bit, pretend like we don’t know each other.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Winners prove me right, losers prove me wrong” This week’s episode is dedicated to ‘The List’, the opening episode from Season 8 and the first with Andy as manager. We talk about how the show moves on after Michael’s departure, how they give more attention to the ensemble, and the early impact of Robert California. In the conference room we read some listener emails and talk about what trends we wish The Office could have addressed. May as well have been sketching a cube. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Yeah, I shot a bunch of footage around the office, edited it together on my Mac. I was thinking of entering it into some festivals. Probably won’t. You know, not what this is about." What happens when you put Michael Scott's creativity, imagination, and delusion behind a camera? Find this week as we discuss Michael’s movies! We go through all of the films he creates and screens throughout the series, including productions from both Diversity Tomorrow and Great Scott. We talk about how they reveal his character, how they emulate popular films or videos from that time, and how the rest of the staff responds as his captive audience. Our conference room segment can be described as ‘roasted by memes’, as we talk about an Onion headline and another meme about podcast hosts that give us that ‘boom, roasted’ feeling. And of course we close out the show with another round of trivia. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I am king of forwards. It’s how I like to do business, everybody joking around. We’re like ‘Friends’. I am Chandler and Joey and, uh, Pam is Rachel. And Dwight is Kramer." This week we check the inbox and respond to some listener voicemails! We cover a wide range of questions, including how Office staffers would be on Zoom calls, why Charles Minor didn’t like Jim, why we never saw Michael’s family, what if there were multiple Gabes, and a whole lot more. We dedicate the entire episode to those hard hitting topics before wrapping with a unique trivia challenge all about episode titles. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.betterhelp.com/Scott for 10% off your first month! Go to HelloFresh.com/14scott and use code 14scott for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I would like to invite all of you to come away with me on a journey. [nips mylar ribbon with hedge clippers, it won’t cut, he tears it down] Welcome to the Michael Scott Paper Company!" This week we return to the topic from our very first episode, an arc that shook up The Office and inspired the name of our podcast, the Michael Scott Paper Company. We go through how this run of episodes stands out from the rest of the series, how it challenges major characters like Michael, Pam, Dwight, and Jim, and how the meatball parm is Alfredo’s worst sandwich. And we also cover all of the rundowns, parking lot soccer games, and C-shaped bagels that make up this arc. In the conference room we talk about some listener feedback on our Roy episode and discuss the announcement of a new workplace comedy from Mindy Kaling. And then of course we close with another trivia challenge. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.betterhelp.com/Scott for 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warehouse worker, gravel company founder, recipient of the Dundie for ‘Longest Engagement’, this week’s episode is all about Roy. We cover his arc and role on the show including his engagement to Pam, his friendship with Darryl, his attack on Jim, and his assertion that Pam’s art was the prettiest art of all the art. And of course we also cover all of the Office/Warehouse basketball, booze cruise snorkel shots, and AM weddings that make up his time on the show. Then in the conference room we get some more suggestions for the Office theme park and get some corrections from our listeners before we close with another classic round of trivia. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is the Scranton Strangler? This week we take a deep dive into this mysterious figure from Office lore, discussing how it grew from side joke to main plot point to defining trait for Toby. We also go through all the fan theories about who it could be and why! Then in the conference room we talk about options for an Office theme park, from rides to food to fun run parades for Rabies awareness. And then we wrap with an alphabetical themed round of our signature trivia challenge! 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What did we learn this week? Well, one, thanks to me, my team is much, much faster at coming to decisions than I thought they would be. Number two, never buy a fur coat with a credit card until you absolutely have the money to pay for it. And three, you should know that some people think it’s cool to throw buckets of fake blood on you as you are walking out of Burlington Coat Factory." This week’s episode is dedicated to ’The Surplus’ from Season 5! We talk about Michael’s struggle to please everyone while choosing between a new copier or new chairs, along with Dwight, Angela, and Andy touring Schrute Farms as a wedding venue. Of course we highlight all of the butter sculptures, tuna sandwich kisses, and trips to Burlington Coat Factory that make up this episode. Then we head to the conference room where we choose sides on the important issues of our time: new copier vs. new chairs, chunky vs. smooth peanut butter, Recyclops vs. Belsnickel, and more! And if we start coughing during the show, we’re sorry, we’re eating tiramisu. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I have been Michael’s #2 guy for about 5 years. And we make a great team. We’re like one of those classic famous teams. He’s like Mozart, and I’m like Mozart’s friend. No. I’m like Butch Cassidy, and Michael is like Mozart. You try and hurt Mozart; you’re going to get a bullet in your head courtesy of Butch Cassidy." This week’s episode is dedicated to Michael and Dwight, one of the foundational relationships in The Office. We go through all of the watermelon babies, attempted coups, and fights at the dojo that make up their arc, while also talking about how the relationship changes and evolves over the course of the show. Then in the conference room we take a question about Karen ‘Phillip’-elli, hear more of Sean’s ’True Crime Podcast’ voice, and hear about some of things people do while they listen to our show. And then we close with an International themed round of trivia. What can you do? You can get up. And you can hug it out, bitch. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with the 2nd half of our voicemail bag dump, this time to discuss Andy's investment woes, Michael in the 80's, podcast listening habits, and string cheese! Then we take an ordinary things question from friend-of-the-pod Pat, who is hosting Edwin while he's on the road. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim’s voicemail: You have seven unheard messages. Pam: [voicemail message for Jim] Hey, Jim. It’s Pam. I keep looking up to say something to you and then Michael’s there and it’s horrible. Anyway, I’m bored. Come back! We’ve been back in the annex beacuse somebody did something to Michael’s carpet. Now our voicemail is full so this week we’re answering listener questions! Join us as we recast the manager candidates from ’Search Committee’, list our favorite Office ‘car' moments, and brainstorm what was going be on the hip hop mix Michael promised to make for Darryl. We don’t know if you guys figured out who did that to Michael’s carpet yet, but we have a theory that involves an inter-departmental conspiracy. Everybody in the office. We need to talk. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Do I feel bad about betraying Jim? Not at all. That’s the game. Convince him we’re in an alliance, get some information, throw him to the wolves. That’s politics baby. Get what you can out of someone, then crush them. I think Jim might have learned a very valuable lesson." Do we want to form an alliance with you? Absolutely we do. With the season 1 Superfan episodes of The Office hitting Peacock this week, we decided to focus on ’The Alliance’. We go through the birthday card messages, warehouse box stakeouts, and accidentally generous walkathon donations that make up this episode. Then we compare it to the Superfan cut before talking more generally about what those new editions mean for the show. In the conference room we talk about funny moments from Zoom or Teams calls while working remotely, and then we wrap up with another round of trivia. "Look, we can breathe just fine. But if it makes you feel better we’ll poke holes in the box." 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy: Where are you going? Pam: Uh, not on a three month boat trip. With our producer Alex vacationing in the Bahamas, we’re dedicating this week’s episode to an arc we're calling 'Andy at Sea’. We go from him embarking on the voyage (and leaving Erin behind) to his early return (“You’re back…and you’re disgusting") and everything that happens in Scranton while he’s gone. We cover why Ed Helms had to miss those episodes, how these developments affect Andy’s overall character arc, and why Dunder Mifflin runs smoothly with him gone. Then we head to the conference room for a listener-submitted MSPC Bingo Card, and then we close with one quick trivia question. If you’re sad that Andy took his brother instead of you on the boat trip, just remember that Bob Marley song—no, woman, no cry. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It might seem crazy, but since there’s no one left in New York, Michael is Dunder Mifflin’s highest ranking employee. So, that’s where we are." 'The Banker’ stands out as the only clip show The Office, and on this week’s episode we talk about all the HR liabilities, Computron facts, and Office clips that make up this unique episode. That discussion got us thinking about what we’d want in a clip show of The Office, so we follow it up by going to the conference room to fantasy draft our own clips from all 9 seasons. And then of course we finish up with another trivia challenge sent by a listener! We left a copy of Best American Mystery Stories 1999 in Toby’s favorite stall, so yes, I think we bought us some time. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela: The senator and I still have mystery. I’m always waiting to see what he’s gonna surprise me with next. [Oscar chokes on his coffee] This week we look at the love triangle between Angela, the senator, and Oscar. That dynamic spans the last few seasons of the show and plays a big role in the arcs of both Oscar and Angela as the show wraps up. We talk about all the yoga classes with Blake, picnics thrown by the comptroller’s wife (if anyone knew what a comptroller was), and sandwich deliveries for Oscar Martinez that make up that arc. And to think, it’s all because Angela and the senator shared a bale at Hay Place. Then we head to the conference room we take some listener emails, talk about David Wallace’s house going up for sale, and think about what Office locations we’d want to Airbnb in. And then of course we conclude with a signature round of trivia! Got that bimbo? Got it bimbo. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan: You have another job? Michael: What I do between 5:30 pm and 1 am is no one’s business but mine and my other business. Jim: Are you a cocktail waitress? What happens when you take the Dunder Mifflin staff out of the office? That’s what we’re looking at this week on the Michael Scott Podcast Company! We go through all of the characters’ second jobs and side hustles, including Michael’s time at the call center, Toby writing Chad Flenderman novels, and Creed selling fake IDs with a laminating machine that he swiped from the sheriff’s station. Then we head to the conference room to build our Office staff to start a new paper company. Tripadvisor is the lifeblood of the agro-tourism industry, and The Office is the lifeblood of the Michael Scott Podcast company. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Mose is my cousin and he lives here. He will always be my best friend. Unless things go well with Ryan today, in which case I won’t hang out with Mose so much anymore.” We dedicate this week’s episode to Mose, the ping pong player, table maker, Schrute Farms valet, and cousin to Dwight. We look at the origins of the character and discuss Mike Schur, who plays him in The Office and went on to help create Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn 99, and The Good Place. Then we focus on how Mose adds to Dwight’s character and provides a unique comedic element with every appearance. In the Conference Room we take some listener questions, and then we wrap with another Ordinary Things segment. Table making never seemed so possible! 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It is St. Patrick’s Day, and here in Scranton that is a huge deal. It is the closest that the Irish will ever get to Christmas." Erin and Andy go bragh! This week’s episode is dedicated to 'St. Patrick’s Day' from season 6, as it comes out on St. Patrick’s Day in 2021. We go through all the green M&Ms, acapella versions of ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’, and mega desks that make up this one-off holiday episode. Then we head to the conference room, have a quick ‘Ordinary Things’ segment to discuss St. Paddy’s Day traditions, and close with another round of trivia. They say that no man is an island. False! I am an island, and this island is volcanic. And it is about to erupt, with the molten-hot lava of three friends talking about The Office. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"She was the love of my life. What you and Jim have times 100. Just she…she just left. And I didn’t…I never got closure, you know? I never got closure with her. I haven’t talked to her since. I haven’t seen her since. And I feel like I need to go to Nashua and get closure. I feel like I need that.” “Okay, let’s go" With Alex on the road this week, we’re talking about Lecture Circuit! (Parts 1 & 2). We discuss Michael and Pam visiting other branches, Jim and Dwight planning Kelly's party, the ultimate smackdown between the Nard Dog and crippling despair, loneliness, and depression, and the psychological issues that go behind Angela licking a cat. In the Conference Room we answer a listener voicemail about a new use for Schrute Farms beets, get a correction in the ‘Actually’ corner, and discuss Angela and Jenna on the Conan O’Brien podcast. And then of course we close out the show with a few quick trivia questions. Many happy returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The thing about Jim, is when he’s excited about something, like the Office Olympics, he gets really into it and he does a really great job. But the problem with Jim is that he works here, so that hardly ever happens." This week’s episode is dedicated to Big Tuna, Jim/James/Jimothy, basically Gumby with hair, Jim Halpert. We start by talking about his function in the show, how he provides exposition through talking heads and acts as an audience surrogate by breaking the fourth wall. Then we look at his professional and romantic arc, followed his relationships with Pam, Michael, Dwight, and corporate. And of course we highlight all the teapot notes, Dwight pranks, arrogance/smudgeness, and looks to the camera along the way. After that, we go to our Ordinary Things segment, where we discuss times we were too early for something, like Michael interviewing at corporate, and then we close with a quick round of trivia. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week for our 100th episode of the MSPC, we're sharing the audio from our live show on YouTube, which was a blast! We get up to all sorts of nonsense, such as: - Sean makes us Office-themed cocktails - Edwin plays the intro song live - Alex tries a scotch and Splenda - Discussion of Company Picnic (the 100th episode of The Office) - Sharing stories of how MSPC got to 100 episodes - A trivia challenge between fans (Kate & Alison from Lady Justice Brewing in Denver, CO) All that, plus a whole lotta questions from viewers. Thanks to everyone that tuned in! You can watch the full video on our page on YouTube and catch all our bonus content on Patreon. Much love to you all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Every so often, Jim dies of boredom. I think today it was the expense reports that did him in. And our deal is that it’s up to me to revive him.” How do you escape the doldrums and ennui of the office? If you’re Michael Scott and Dwight go to sign the papers on the condo where your grandkids will someday learn to walk. If you’re Jim and Pam, you host the inaugural Office Olympics. We dedicate our episode to this episode, discussing all of the cathedral ceilings, flonkerton races, and carpenter ants that make up this epsiode. In the conference room this week we talk about Brian Baumgartner’s new podcast that compiles the interviews from An Oral History of The Office, have a quick ‘Actually’ moment, and react to John Krasinski’s SNL Office theme. Then we debut a new segment where we talk about our own lives called Ordinary Things. It smells like cookies. Yes it does, my friend. Yes it does. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You see, I sit across from a man, I see his face, I see his eyes. Now, does it matter if he wants a hundred dollars of paper, or a hundred million dollars of deep-sea drilling equipment? Don’t be a fool. He wants respect, he wants love, he wants to be younger, he wants to be attractive. There is no such thing as a product. Don’t ever think there is. There is only sex. Everything is sex. You understand that what I’m telling you is a universal truth, Toby.” He’s the CEO, he’s Bob Kazamakis, he’s the f*cking Lizard King. We dedicate this episode to Robert California, one of the most unique characters in The Office and a defining figure of season 8. We go through all the pool parties, one-man saturnalias, and nature metaphors that comprise Robert’s time on the show. The man speaks of nothing but sex! Well, that’s not true, sometimes he talks about flesh…and bacchanals. After that we head to the conference room for a new segment where we correct errors on the show. Then we discuss which Office images we’d want as jigsaw puzzles before wrapping with another round of trivia. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we open up the mailbag for another round of listener questions! We cover everything from favorite Michael-isms and Creed talking heads, to different spinoffs for Dunder Mifflin staff, and which Office parties we’d most like to attend. Be sure to tune in for Michael’s ’No, God, please no!’ adapted to a meme, and an incredible orchestral version of the Office theme song to close the episode. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tag at the end of episodes provides some of the most iconic and memorable jokes and moments from the series. And in the proud tradition of draft episodes, we are excited to share the MSPC Tag Draft! We draft tags from the entirety of The Office to discuss our favorite closing moments, including talking heads, Jim/Dwight pranks, and that time Stanley finds watermelon all over his car from Michael’s safety tests. In the conference room we go through possibilities of what Dwight’s Treasure could be, and then we close with a trivia challenge focused on the different branches of the Dunder Mifflin tree. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The people that you work with, are just, when you get down to it, your very best friends. They say, on your deathbed, you never wish you spent more time at the office. But I will. Gotta be a lot better than a deathbed." We focus on Michael in season 7, highlighting his personal growth, his relationship with Holly, and that herpes scare that ended up being an ingrown hair. Then we head to the conference room and brainstorm wine pairings for different Office characters. We are Bacchus, god of wine, and you are all Bacchus’ friends. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Imagine…someone has a personal hero they really wanna help. But then there’s this new guy. Very cool, very Will Smith-esque, who would not like it if he helped his hero.” This week’s episode covers the brief but impactful arc of Charles Minor on Dunder Mifflin Scranton We look at how his friction with Michael, his parking lot soccer games, and company picnic volleyball spikes. And yes, we’re of the effect he has on women. After that we meet in the conference room to discuss first impressions of The Office on Peacock and close with some listener-submitted trivia. In the words of Charles Minor: “I can’t wait!" 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I’m friends with everybody in this office. We’re all best friends – I love everybody here. But sometimes your best friends start coming into work late, and start having dentist appointments that aren’t dentist appointments. And that’s when it is nice to let them know that you can beat them up." This week we look at season 2’s ’The Fight’ and season 5’s 'The Dual’, two Scranton showdowns featuring Dwight. We compare the two episodes and confrontations, highlighting all the purple belts, hidden weapons, and Michael Scott business tips as we do. Then we take some voicemails in the conference room, answer some listener submitted trivia, and say goodbye to The Office on Netflix to wrap up 2020. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheer or fear? Belsnickel is here! Has your year been impish or admirable? We hereby dedicate this episode to season 9’s ‘Dwight Christmas’, a vision of an austere, Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas. So drink some gluhwein, enjoy some hasenpfeffer, and enjoy Christmas with saint Nicolas’ rural German companion, Belsnickel. Then we assemble in the conference room for some end-of-year quarantine picks before wrapping up with another classic round of trivia. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Everybody, I want you to look at Holly right now, and maybe if you look at her deeply enough, you will see what I see in her. And that is that we are all very lucky to have her here. Holly is the best thing that has happened to this company since World War II. Fifty years, she is the best.” - Michael G. Scott This week we focus on the Holly Flax the HR rep, improv / life partner to Michael Scott, and potential professional baker. We follow her arc in the show through her move to Colorado with Michael, highlighting all the weight loss initiatives, PDAs, and soup snake moments along the way. Then we discuss an email from David Wallace on The Office’s impending move to Peacock before closing with some ‘would you rathers’. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Listen, Stanley, how long does it take to pick out a soda? Still deciding? Peach iced tea. You’re gonna hate it.” Grab a snack, buy a drink, and look out for notes Michael put in your food, this week is all about the break room. We go through all of the lunchtime gossip, John Denver covers, secret conversations, and that time Stanley yelled at Ryan (“Boy have you lost your mind? Cause I’ll help you find it!”) to break down what it means to the show and how it fits in the world of Dunder Mifflin. Afterwards we assemble in the conference room to discuss lines that are funnier because of the actor’s delivery and Jim and Pam in season 9 before wrapping with another round of trivia. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You know what, Michael? Let me stop you right there. And leave." WIth that line, Billy Merchant deals with Michael Scott about as effectively as anyone in The Office. And then he correctly diagnoses Dwight’s concussion. This week we wanted to focus on a character who didn’t have a large role in the show, and we chose Dunder Mifflin’s property manager, highlighting all of his moments and appearances in the first few seasons. We also talk about how he could’ve had larger role in the show and what those moments would look like. Then we meet in the conference room to listen to some voicemails about favorite small moments, Jim and Pam, best Michael Scott characters, and more. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I will never be happier than I am right now. I will also never be less happy. I will be at my current maximum happiness for the rest of my life. Because I am manager of the Scranton Branch of Dunder Mifflin. Acting Manager." Punch into the old time clock, grab your gigantic business cards, and feed your killer fish, because Dwight K. Schrute is acting manager. We talk about Dwight as the manager of Dunder Mifflin, looking at his brief managerial stints in seasons 3 and 7 before he finally gets the job in season 9. Then we hold a conference room meeting to take some listener voicemails and close with another round of trivia. Don’t worry, the piranha is a rescue. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I just feel lucky that I got a chance to share my crummy story with anyone out there who thinks they’re the only one to take a dump in a paper shredder. You’re not alone sister. Let’s get a beer sometime." Meredith Palmer is Dunder Mifflin’s resident partier, Supplier Relations rep, minivan driver, and PhD of school psychology. We devote this week’s episode to her and how she’s become more and more of a favorite character of ours over time. We go through all the car accidents, rabies incidents, shaved heads and surprise rehab visits she has during the show, while highlighting all the times she helps out other characters and unapologetically is herself. “Shaboom! How do you like me now?" After that we head to the conference room to discuss what the show would be like without Andy, give some quarantine TV/movie picks, and play another round of Office trivia. Good night, Mary Beth! 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. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Halloween coming up, this week’s episode is all about Season 7’s Costume Contest! We go through the Scranton staff's attempts to win the prized coupon book, why Danny never called Pam back, and Darryl going over Michael’s head to go behind his back to give a good idea to corporate. Then we take guesses about Andy’s shopping habits and look at some more one-episode characters before we close with another a quick round of Office trivia. 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 where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us accomplish the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices