The Michael Scott Podcast Company

"People always talk about triumphs of the human spirit, well today I had a triumph of the human body. That’s why everybody was applauding for me at the end. My guts and my heart, and while I eventually puked my guts out, I never puked my heart out. And I’m very, very proud of that.” - Michael Scott We take a look at Fun Run (season 4, episode 1), or as it’s known around Michael’s condo, the Michael Scott, DM FM PMC Rabies Awareness Pro-Am fun run race for the cure. We start with the unique circumstances around season 4 at NBC, which influenced the structure and extended runtime of this episode before looking at how the episode starts with Michael eating cereal and ends with him puking fettuccine alfredo. Then we bring back the fantasy draft format in a mini-draft of our favorite one-episode characters and wrap with another 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

“I remember when people thought biceps were ‘all that’. They’d dance all night at the discotheque...Core’s critical. There are four tenets of pilates that I live my life by. One—lengthen, two—elongate” Gabe has accomplished so much, career-wise and height-wise, that we devoted this week’s episode to him. We go through his introduction as a corporate liaison, his relationship with Erin, and his metamorphosis into the tall skeleton/ugly pelican/Gabe Lincoln that is a fan favorite. Then we head to the conference room to talk about what non-Office things make us think of the The Office before closing with our signature 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

Pam: [voicemail message for Jim] "Calling from my cell phone. I don’t know if you guys figured out who did that to Michael’s carpet yet, but I have a theory that involves an inter-departmental conspiracy. Everybody in the office. We need to talk." This week go back to the reception desk to answer some more listener voicemails! Why does Dwight need to work at Dunder Mifflin? What if Jim got the corporate job in season 3? Would Michael and Holly fall in love if thyme under different circumstances? We answer questions like these and more, plus we get called out for our trivia miscues and someone sings a b-side to our theme song. 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

“Everyone, okay? Uh, I have an announcement. Apparently, in business school, they don’t teach you how to operate a toaster oven. Because some smart, sexy temp left his cheese pita on oven instead of timing it for the toaster thing!” Ryan started the fire, just like The Office started our podcast, it was always burning since the world’s been turning. We focus on ’The Fire’ from Season 2, looking at the best moments, the character snapshots of our favorite staff members, and everyone’s desert island movies. Then we answer a question from someone who's been converting The Office to VHS, and talk about how the medium affects the way we view the show. And then of course we put out the fire 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, we’re all here, I’ve got the music cued, why don’t I just do my routine without the juggling balls. Prepare to go into the danger zone”. We take a look at Deangelo’s time on The Office, spanning with his training from Michael, his dramatic slam dunk exit, and his brief return in a hospital gown. We look at his best moments and his effect on the other characters before discussing whether he could have had a longer run on the show. This week's conference room meeting asks the big question, ’Team Copier or Team Chair?’ and asks about some different ‘what if’ ideas, and then we close with another 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

Andy: "What if we changed our outgoing answering machine message, so it just had a little more… zing, and a little more pep?" Michael: "Zing and pep, see that’s those are the kind of words we’re looking for. Yes, Jim?" Jim: "What about if we did an even newer voicemail message that had even more zing and pep?" Michael: “Now we’re cooking." This week we answer voicemail questions from our listeners! We talk Office-inspired tattoos, Michael’s confidence going for the corporate job, corporate Ryan going after Jim, and much more before wrapping up with a quick message from a potential new paper client. 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

"Webster’s Dictionary defines “wedding” as the fusing of two metals with a hot torch. Well, you know something. I think you guys are two metals. Gold medals" We cover weddings this week, going from Pam and Roy’s prolonged engagement to Dwight and Angela’s marriage at the bucolic Schrute Farms and all the weddings and proposals in between. Then we congregate in the conference room to talk about some little moments in the show we just can’t get over, and close once again with 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

"Here's a non-hypothetical...I'm really happy I'm with Karen." Jim and Karen come together as a couple just as the Stamford branch closes and merges with Scranton. We look at how the love triangle between Jim, Karen, and Pam influences the rest of Season 3 and displays The Office’s ability to create tense, heartbreaking, and emotional moments. Then we head to the conference room to discuss different ways to hold a baby, and end with another signature round of trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“There are some people who have charm and some who don’t. Guess which type I am? Charm type." This week is all about Kevin Malone in what we’re dubbing episode number Keleven. We talk about the way his character changes over the show and highlight our favorite moments, like winning back parking spaces from the Five Families, eating pigs in a blanket in a blanket, or being mistaken for Ashton Kutcher (to be fair they’re equally handsome, equally smart). Then we talk about different members of the cast playing different roles in the show, and wrap with another listener-submitted 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. It gonna be zoppity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Let’s try this: everyone, tonight, my house, wear a swimsuit. Let’s just call it a get-together. And let’s say no food." We dive in to 'Pool Party’ from season 8 to talk about Erin flirting with Dwight to make Andy jealous, Toby’s dangerous game of pretending he’s a wine aficionado, and Jim trying desperately to go home. Then we take some listener voicemails, brainstorm an episode that would just focus on Creed, and close with another classic listener-submitted trivia. It’s not a party if it doesn’t do something that scares you. 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. It gonna be zoppity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at Ryan Howard’s rapid rise and fall, his on-again off-again relationship with Kelly Kapoor (The Business Bitch), the brief life of WUPHF.com, and all the cheesy pita-induced fires along the way. In our conference room we discuss some moments we wish we could’ve seen, headlined by Ryan’s arrest. And this week’s trivia comes courtesy of a listener who professionally writes trivia questions. 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we continue our series on the different physical locations at Dunder Mifflin, heading out to the parking lot for a Goodbye Toby celebration, an employee soccer game, and a charity fun run for rabies awareness. We go through all the different moments that occur just outside the office doors and take a deeper look at how that space acts as a buffer between the office and the outside world. Then we read some fan-submitted favorite office ear worms following last week’s episode before once again concluding with a season one-specific 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve taken our podcast and turned it into a place to hang out. A place where unattractive and attractive people can get together. To meet. To greet. To see the ones that you love. To love the ones that you see. That’s right—it’s Cafe Disco. We revisit one of our original test recordings and one of our first big disagreements about The Office, focusing on a few specific moments to ask if the show ever jumps the shark. Then we list some of our favorite quotes that we just can’t get out of our heads, and wrap once again with listener-submitted 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It begins with a secret meeting and a cheese cart, it ends with Dwight’s tie in his coffee cup. This week we take a deep dive into the Co-Manager arc, where Jim focuses on the day-to-day, Michael focuses on the big picture, and Dwight focuses on bringing Jim down. We go through the episodes, koi ponds, and fake college tuition that make up this arc before zooming out and talking about what it means for Jim, Michael and the rest of the Scranton staff. Then we take some listener voicemails and 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam and Dwight have one of the most unique dynamics in The Office. Their relationship spans the entire show, from fake diseases in ‘Healthcare’ to Dwight’s last talking head in the finale, with alliances, pranks, and Dwight’s concussion in between. We look at how it grows and evolves over the nine seasons, with Dwight turning to Pam for a gentler touch, and Pam turning to Dwight to provide some muscle. Then we answer some listener voicemails, talk about the cringiest non-Michael moments, and finish with the second half of our listener-submitted 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for some after-work drinks while we discuss Happy Hour! This week's show is focused on a fun, unique episode of The Office set in a Sid & Dexter's so the characters can eat, drink, and play Dance Dance Revolution. We get to meet Date Mike (’Nice to meet me'), watch Andy and Erin avoid drama, and see Dwight and Isabel whack some moles. Then we brainstorm some Dunder Mifflin-spired insults, names, and put-downs before flipping it and coming up with some Office-themed compliments and affirmations. For trivia this week it’s all about cold opens, thanks to a fantastic listener who sent us some questions! Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes (+ the video version!) where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar stands out in the Dunder Mifflin ensemble for his intelligence, his pretentiousness, and his kiss with Michael. He really fits that old stereotype of smug, gay Mexican. We look at every time he’s been the voice of reason, spoken in a high-pitched southern accent, or had a secret affair with a state senator. Then we head to the conference room to discuss Space Force and Never Have I Ever, list which Office characters we’d want on a star mug, and wrap with a 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 (+ the video version!) where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We venture down to the warehouse to a different side of Dunder Mifflin, a place where Darryl runs the show and Michael is absolutely not allowed to use the baler. Throughout the show, the warehouse provides an extension of the workplace that allows the characters to interact with the operations of the paper business and provides a stage for events too big for the conference room. We go through all of the C.R.I.M.E. A.I.D. auctions, Casino Nights, ping pong games, and discuss what that place means to the show. Then we recount our favorite celebrity cameos while Michael is talking to a fake Tina Fey, before closing with yet another fantastic round of listener-submitted 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 (+ the video version!) where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get in your constructive compliments, because we’re opening up the suggestion box for another mailbag episode! First question—what should we do to prepare for Y2K? Well, obviously that one got stuck in the box, sometimes that happens. We sort characters into Harry Potter houses, brainstorm unique props we’d like to have from the set, apply Dwight’s tipping etiquette to our own lives, take some listener voicemails and feature some call-in trivia. Also, today is Wednesday, but Dwight thinks it’s Tuesday. 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwight’s secret and not-so-secret plans drive a lot of the action in The Office, and we ponder at the idea that Dwight is often at his funniest when he’s up to something, like placing listening devices in wooden mallards and hiding in boxes in the warehouse. Then we talk about what Scranton staffers would buy with their stimulus checks and take on another round of listener-submitted 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 (+ the video version!) where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Dinner Party’ stands out as one of the funniest, most awkward, and most iconic episodes of The Office. We go through all the different courses that make up that meal, from the amuse bouche of the 2007 Writers Guild strike, to the main course of Michael and Jan, to the dessert, which Angela slams against the side of Andy’s Prius. Then we talk about the mini-Office reunion put together John Krasinski and SomeGoodNews before wrapping once again with trivia. You have no idea the physical toll that three vasectomies have on a person. 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“This is our receptionist, Pam. Pam! Pam-Pam! Pam Beesly.” With those words and that Flintstones reference Michael kicks off one of the relationships at the heart of The Office. Michael and Pam are at the center of so many cold opens, story lines, and talking heads that their dynamic is one of the most important in the entire show. We go through the inappropriate jokes, the fake firings, and the times when they pick each other up and support each other. Almost the entire episode is dedicated to this one topic, with the exception being a quick, classic round of trivia. If you think she’s cute now, you should have seen her a couple of years ago. 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. And don't worry, we meander off-topic even MORE than our weekly show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Mail call! His name is Oscar, and he’s got some mail, and he better open it, or go to jail—‘cause it’s your taxes.” - Andy Bernard. We take listener questions on everything from Creed searching for the Loch Ness monster, meeting young Michael or young Dwight, Andy possibly being the Scranton Strangler, and more. Then we debut a new segment around deleted scenes, and close with a quick catch up on our quarantined lives. The timing is nothing short of predominant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leave all your preconceived notions about casinos at the door! Old friends, new lovers, and the disabled, welcome all! We go all-in on Season 2 finale, from Jim finally telling Pam how he feels, to Michael’s two dates, Kevin’s poker prowess, and Creed’s love of stealing. We also take some listener questions about Andy’s love life, and close with another round of listener-submitted trivia. Winner gets a mini-fridge courtesy of Vance Refrigeration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 6 of The Office features a lot of change, including Jim and Pam’s Wedding and baby, Sabre’s acquisition of Dunder Mifflin, and Andy tearing his scrotum. We take a deep dive into the arcs, highlights, and major moments from this season and what it means for our favorite employees. And this week’s Conference Room and Trivia Segments both come from listeners! First up we pick which house full of Office characters we’d want to quarantine in, and then we answer some fast and fun trivia questions. We’re going carbon neutral! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again we open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions! We cover a wide range of topics, including Dwight’s effect on women, kids quoting Robert California, an idea for an Office reunion, dating someone from The Office, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 starts in Stamford CT, following the newly transferred Jim after he finally shares his feelings for Pam. We look at what the introduction of that branch means to The Office, from new characters to a look at a different manager, all the way through its eventual downsizing and merger with the Scranton branch. Then we head to the Conference Room to brainstorm some Dunder Mifflin-themed vanity license plates (turns out we’re big William Hung fans) and different Office related songs to sing while washing your hands, before wrapping up with our signature trivia challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a trip to the bucolic Schrute Farms, an expansive beet farm and B&B just outside of Scranton and the homestead of Dunder Mifflin’s own Dwight K. Schrute. We look at the different episodes that feature Schrute Farms, how it rounds out the wider universe of The Office, and The Farm, the potential pilot for a Dwight-centric spin-off that aired in Season 9. Then we undertake an Office episode bracket challenge and feature a follow-up to our fan-submitted trivia. Table making never seemed so possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we start with a quick discussion of the Coronavirus and how people turn to The Office in a time of anxiety or stress, including fake cold opens or how certain characters would react. Then we turn to Dunder Mifflin corporate, examining how their employees, directives, and initiatives influence the day-to-day of the Scranton branch. Lastly we head into the Conference Room for some listener messages and finish up with a trivia roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Middle aged black man with sass. Big butt, bigger heart. Stanley Hudson is a key part of the Dunder Mifflin ensemble and is responsible for some of the funniest moments in the entire show. We look at his presence and role in The Office, going through his relationships (and lovers), signature moments and biggest laughs. Then we talk about Dish paying people to watch The Office(!) and an upcoming Office children’s book before closing with a quick-hitting round of trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We venture back to the Annex, the other side of Dunder Mifflin, focusing on the unique cross section of characters who work there. We highlight the best moments and biggest laughs, while thinking about what role a physical space plays in the show. Then we take some listener messages and feature our first ever (!) fan-submitted trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at ‘Take Your Daughter to Work Day’ from Season 2, focusing on how the episode highlights dynamics from early seasons of the show, gives us different looks at the characters’ personalities, and tells us whether to spend a night at the Met or the aquarium. After that we open up the mailbag and share some messages, stories, and questions from our treasured listeners before Sean takes us through a trivia lightning round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the MSPC heads down to Tallahassee on a special assignment to launch a new chain of Sabre retail stores. The Florida arc is one of the most unique and singular series of episodes in the entire series, and we take a deep dive into how that affects Dwight, Erin, and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin crew. Then we look at the concept of Interiority in TV and close with a Mega Trivia challenge (patent pending). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakers v. Celtics, Ali v. Frazier, and now Michael v. Toby. It's the eternal struggle between the regional manager and the HR rep, the showdown between Michael Scarn and an amorphous blob of khaki. We dive into the ups and downs, highlights and best moments from one of the most iconic dynamics in the Office. Then we have an unboxing experience, check out an 90’s era Dunder Mifflin newsletter, and look at a music-themed alternate casting before closing with another trip down trivia lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Sean absent, probably floating somewhere in a sumo suit, Alex and Edwin crack open the mailbag to discuss: - The worst purchases/investments made by characters - Who would win in a fight? - Favorite moments of profanity on the show - Creed's mysteries - Best non-romantic pairs - Would-you-rathers Then we wrap up with some trivia from...next week's episode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cold open is one of the signature elements of The Office, home to some of the most iconic and memorable moments of the show. We discuss cold opens with another fantasy draft, talking about our favorite quotes, Michael Scott characters, and Jim-Dwight pranks. Then we talk about hitting 50 episodes (!) and our *corrected* theme song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jim and Pam become parents, their relationship dynamic changes for the rest of the show. We look at the 2-part episode where Pam gives birth, and how that episode also marks major developments for the relationships between Dwight and Angela, as well as Andy and Erin. We also look at Michael’s misguided attempts at matchmaking and his elation at Cece’s birth. Then we learn more about Andy and Cornell, listen to a voicemail about Kevin’s suggestion of playing really good music to get the Scranton Strangler to come out of his house, and close with another exhilarating round of trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phyllis has one of the more unique journeys of any actor on the show, going from a casting associate to an actor and a main part of the Office ensemble. We look at her development from mild-mannered to sassy over the course of all nine seasons, as well as her relationships with Michael, Angela, and the rest of the sales staff. Then we listen to some voicemails responding to last week's episode and close with trivia from "Viewing Party." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we go to the mailbag to answer some listener questions! So get your suit to the dry cleaners, and get your hair did. And, Karen…um, you may want to invest in a dress or a skirt of some kind if you don’t already have one. We cover real-life Office moments, first Office memories, rewatching habits, The Office vs. Parks & Rec and 30 Rock, and fan theories about Jan’s pregnancy and Erin and Andy’s relationship. All that plus some additional Office recasts and an expanded trivia challenge. It’s gonna be zoppity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the New Year, we look at all of the different season openers from each season. We compare each episode and our own personal power rankings for all 9 episodes. Then we look at another Office-themed song and alternate casting before wrapping with some season opener-themed trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Dunder Mifflin robe. We continue our holiday focus with ‘Benihana Christmas’ from Season 3, looking at the story beats, biggest laughs, and the short-lived reign of the Committee to Plan Parties. Then we look at the photos from Michael’s digital camera from the Season 2 Christmas Party, open the mailbag for a quick ‘Christmas Cards’ segment, and close with some Yuletide trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Christmas is the time to tell people how you feel” - Jim (James, Jimothy) Halpert. We kick off Christmas on the podcast by telling people how we feel about ‘Christmas Party’ from season 2 and what a Christmas episode means to The Office. Then we look at the best musical moments from the show and wrap up with some Season 2-themed trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin is one the rare characters who joins The Office later in the show and becomes part of the main ensemble. We look at her relationships, unique upbringing, and unexpected knowledge of horse racing history in today’s episode. Then we take some listener questions, check out another alternate cast, and finish with some trivia themed around the 115 lb. moonbeam named Erin Hannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MSPC is back after the Thanksgiving break to dive into a deep question - can watching The Office make you a better person? After exploring the life lessons we can take from the show and the morality of the characters, we lighten up a little bit to answer some listener questions and close with some fun trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss Dwight's Speech, looking at smaller storylines and the show's more subdued tone in the early seasons. We also take some listener voicemails, discuss Office scenes we wished we could've seen (but definitely happened) and close with some trivia. It's gonna be zoppity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Bernard comes into The Office with a bang in season 3, kicking a trash can, punching a wall, and floating away in a sumo suit. We track his journey from salesman to manager to Baby Wawa. Then we get into trivia from "Angry Andy" and "Fundraiser". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're emptying out a whole baler-I-hardly-know-her of messages. We discuss: - Would you rather read Holly's letter to Michael or Jim's letter to Pam? - Least favorite characters and show takebacks - Casting the Amazing Race Office - An article about the insatiable appetite for The Office - and more! We wrap up with Internet Trivia and a conference room band performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's almost Halloween, so this week the MSPC looks at the Scranton branch celebrating this haunted holiday. We look at all the different Halloween episodes and talk about shared themes, favorite moments, and classic costumes (31:22), before discussing our own Office swag (46:11) and testing out some spooky trivia (50:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 is full of classic and iconic Office moments, including Jim proposing to Pam, Michael’s reaction (“No God, please no!”) to Toby’s return, Dwight’s simulated fire, and Kevin’s famous chili. This week the MSPC crew looks at the arcs, moments, and signature episodes that make up that season (2:56). Then we hear Dwight's list of potential Olympic sports (50:00), touch on the first episode of the Office Ladies podcast (52:14), list some Office-themed Halloween costumes (58:35), and close with another trivia challenge (1:03:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battle between Jim and Dwight takes many forms, from pranks, alliances, revenge, and sales calls, to snowball fights, convention speeches, and Pretty-Womaning that one store in the Steamtown Mall. We dig into how they go from best of enemies to best of friends, going over some of the best pranks on Jim and when Dwight gets him back. We also look back at Jim and Pam’s wedding anniversary, and the equestrian ending that almost was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices