The Michael Scott Podcast Company
MSPC is a weekly podcast where hosts Sean Roney, Edwin Janes, and Alex Ward, who are longtime friends, talk about TV shows and movies they are watching or thinking about. They cover new series, films they haven't seen, upcoming releases, and the show that originally brought them together: The Office. The tone is laid-back and nostalgic, like comfort food in podcast form, focusing heavily on friendship.
Episodes
383: BEACH GAMES - Survivor Season 51 Check-In
Once again it's Survivor season! As such, Kaylah joins the show to help break down the first three episodes of season 51 a.k.a. the Open Era (whatever that is).
We go through our first impressions of the cast, review some of the big moments so far, make some guesses where the season might go, and pick our team of winner picks for the season before revealing the latest vote-out result to Kaylah.
382: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - The Social Network (2010)
Open Facebook, we just added you as a friend—this week we’re talking about The Social Network! Alex and Edwin are joined by friend of the pod Peter Gallagher to discuss one of the most highly regarded films of the 2010s.
We cover the story and how it lines up with reality, talk through the performances of the young cast, and reminisce on the earlier days of Meta aka Facebook.
So give us th
381: Customer Survey
On this week's Nifty Gifty we're talking about Customer Survey! Alex and Edwin undergo microgement with Michael while discussing the episode and all of the star mugs, tiny Bluetooths, and sprinkles of cinnamon that go into this episode.
Kelly the whole time! Boom! Let’s get her.
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380: End-of-Year Pop Culture + Toby
This week is a unique double episode! We start with a look ahead to pop culture happenings over the rest of 2026, highlighting some of the TV, movies, books, video games, and sporting events that we're looking forward to.
Then the second half of the episode is a trip down memory lane, a replay of our episode on Toby which came out 5 years ago this week!
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379: Listener Voicemails + The Paper S2 E6-10
This week wraps up The Paper season 2! We go through episodes 6-10, chasing tornadoes, moving to Cincinnati, and going undercover as we do. We cover of the storylines, romantic arcs, natural disasters, and secret teams that go into these episodes, and naturally we mention all of the cigarette lunches, HR reports, and giant nets along the way.
Then we wrap up the episodes with a few listener
378: The Paper S2 E2-5 + Greg Daniels Walk of Fame
“It’s like having kids. But they’re old, and I don’t love them."
This week Alex and Edwin continue their coverage of The Paper! We report on episodes 25, covering Ned & Mare’s relationship, Esmerelda’s exploits, and Oscar falling asleep on the floor. And of course we mention all of the garbage pail fries, broken gongs, and slugs that go into those episodes.
Then in the Conference Room we t
377: Grief Counseling
On this week's Nifty Gifty we're talking about Grief Counseling! Alex and Edwin narrowly avoid getting decapitated while we discuss the episode and all of the bird funerals, store numbers, and heartfelt songs performed on recorder that go into this episode.
Grab a broom. Mush!
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376: The Paper Season 2 + Would-You-Rathers
"What do you do when you get everything you ever wanted in one night? You ask for more. It’s called momentum."
With the return of The Paper, this week we’re covering episode 1! We start with a recap of the season and our expectations for season 2 before jumping into ’The Best of Us’ to kick off season 2. We talk about the storylines and the best moments while also highlighting all of the instant
375: Business Trip
On this week’s bonus episode we’re talking about Business Trip! Alex and Edwin travel to Winnipeg to discuss the episode and all of the Dandy Dans, international business customs, and egg salad sandwiches contained in the Superfan edit.
You will thank we when they spank thee.
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374: Performance Review
"It's performance review day, company-wide. Last year, my performance review started with Michael asking me what my hopes and dreams were, and it ended with him telling me he could bench-press 190 pounds. So, I don't really know what to expect."
Add your notes to the suggestion box, this week we’re talking about Performance Review! We dedicate this week’s episode to this classic from season 2 tha
373: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - Coming to America (1988)
"They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs."
This week Edwin turns the tables and makes Alex watch Coming To America for the first time! A comedy classic from Eddie Murphey, Coming to America follows the journey of Prince Akeem from his home in Zamunda to the gritty streets of New York City in search of his true love.
So finish up with your bathers, throw down some rose petals, and get
372: The Sitcom Draft
Grab your popcorn and fire up the TV—this week we’re drafting sitcoms!
Alex and Edwin draft our perfect sitcom lineup from ABC, CBS, and NBC across a number of categories. We talk about some of the most memorable shows in TV history along with some personal favorites to round out our lineups. And of course we mention all of the iconic characters, fresh princes, and laugh tracks from all these sho
371: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - Yesterday (2019)
Get ready, you have fifteen minutes to write a song—this week we’re talking about Yesterday!
Alex and Edwin are joined by longtime friend of the pod Nami to dive into this 2019 rom-com about a world where the Beatles don’t exist. We talk about our own experiences with the Beatles’ catalog, the song choices for Jack’s EP, Ed Sheehan, and a whole lot more. And naturally we highlight all of the sand
370: NOW PLAYING - Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Pick up some flowers and take off your inhibitor—this week we’re talking about Spider-Man: Brand New Day!
Alex and Edwin dive into the latest entry in the MCU and the second movie this summer to feature Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal. We start by contextualizing the Spider-man movie verse and then go through all of the storylines, including Peter’s mutation, the mysterious telepath, lesso
369: NOW PLAYING - The Odyssey
Take the wax out of your ears and stop eating lotus flowers—this week we’re talking about The Odyssey!
Alex and Edwin are joined by friend of the show Peter Gallagher to talk about Christopher Nolan’s newest epic. The conversation starts with how the movie fits in today’s cinematic landscape and then moves on to the casting, the dialogue, our favorite/least favorite scenes, and a lot more.
368: TWO DRAFTS - Extended Cold Opens & Post-Office Careers
This week is a special back-to-back draft episode!
First we draft the new and extended cold opens, picking the best and our favorites of the new intro scenes from the Superfan edits. Then we draft post-Office careers, choosing from the cast’s trajectories and projects following their time at Dunder Mifflin.
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367: Dream Team (extended cut)
"What do you say Jim? You wanna play some soccer?"With the World Cup final on the horizon, this week we're talking about Dream Team! It's an MSPC favorite, featuring some of the most used drops and Sean quptes in the history of the podcast. While this is right in the heart of the Michael Scott Paper Company arc, we focus more on the Dunder Mifflin staff's attempts to win over Charles through the b
366: Listener Voicemails
Andy: Hey, Robert. Ah, I really wish I could come in to work today, but I'm super sick.Robert: I don't care, I don't care. Please come to work immediately.Andy: Okay, I'll try to come in even though I'm really sick with the...[standing in ocean]...Florida Flu!Robert: He just hung up on me mid-sentence.This week we're answering voicemails! We dive back into the inbox to hear from our amazing listen
365: NOW PLAYING - Jackass: Best and Last
“Is Butterbean ok?”
Strap yourself in—this week we’re talking about Jackass: Best and Last! We dedicate this episode to the final installment in the Jackass franchise. We talk about our first experiences with it, our favorite moments, and how it surprisingly illustrates positive masculinity and male friendship. And of course we make sure to mention all of the lip filler, golf course airhorns, and
364: Jim & Darryl + Revisiting Game of Thrones
This week we’re talking about Jim and Darry! We dedicate this episode to their arc from basketball opponents to start-up colleages and apartment roommates. We go through all of the beats and shared storylines in their relationship, highlighting all of the search committees, dead fish, and C.R.I.M.E. A.I.D. drinks along the way.Then we ride to Westeros in honor of the season premiere of House of th
363: New Boss (extended cut)
Michael: If we hire Cirque du Soleil as salaried employees, will that help us with the year-end tax stuff?
Dwight: I think he hung up.
David: …No
Plan your anniversary party and grab a C-shaped bagel—this week we’re talking about New Boss! We dedicate this episode to this season 5 classic, the first appearance of Charles Miner and the only appearance of Jim in a tuxedo. We go through the differ
362: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - Uncut Gems (2019)
"I made a crazy risk, a gamble. And now it's about to pay off"Get your auction bids ready--this week we're talking about Uncut Gems! With the NBA Finals in full force, we dive back into this Adam Sandler-led, Safdie brothers-directed anxiety attack from 2019. We're joined by friend of the show Jordan Heffernan, who hadn't looked into the opal before this episode.We go through the bets, characters,
361: True Crime & The Office
Toby: I was actually selected to be a juror on a very high-profile case.
Michael: Yes, the case of the horrible red-headed sad sack. And the verdict, it was Toby. And the sentence, death. Death to Toby!
Dwight: Death to Toby!
This week it’s True Crime on The Office! We’re joined by friend of the show and investigative genetic genealogist Cairenn Binder! Cairenn gives us an introduction into inv
360: MSPC TIME CAPSULE - Drake, Chance the Rapper, RIP Harambe, and The Playoffs
“Wow, you need to learn a lot about your own culture. I’ll make you a mix”
This week is another edition of Millennium School of Pop Culture! We dive into the year 2016 to see what was making waves in the worlds of music, sports and pop culture. We talk about the albums Views by Drake and Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper, and then we cover the 2016 NBA Playoff match up between the Golden State
359: BEACH GAMES - Survivor Season 50 Finale
Alex & Kaylah hop on to break down the 50th season of Survivor wrapping up, offering a review of the post-merge episodes before diving into the live finale episode.
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358: CASUAL THURSDAY - Airplane Thoughts, Birthday Reflections, Read/Watch/Listen
How’s my favorite branch doing?!
We’re back this week with another edition of Casual Thursday. We dive into a grab bag of random topics, including Edwin’s airplane notes, Alex’s birthday reflections, and an earnest inquiry into how much the average person sings on a daily basis. Then we close with a quick check on what we’re reading/watching/listening to and the NBA playoffs before signing off.
357: The Office Scheme Team Draft
"They're making me out to be a Bond villain. I like to think of myself as a brilliant scientist, who will stop at nothing to remake the world. Like...not Dr. Moreau, someone good. Dr. Frankenstein! Dr. Jekyll! Not them. Dr..."This week we're drafting Scheme Teams! Alex and Edwin go back and forth drafting 5-person teams to take part in a caper, ruse, folly, misadventure, or other hi-jinx. We go ba
356: Season Three (Rerun)
We'll be back next week with new stuff, in the meantime enjoy a trip to the archive!
In many ways, season 3 of The Office represents a high point for the show. From critic and audience reception to character arcs and development, the season stands out as one of the show’s best. We dive in to look at the beats, highlights, and signature moments, and why it remains so well loved.
Then we wrap wit
355: "MSPC" - Bad Day, Lemonade, Star Wars Day, Captain America
Fire up the video iPod--this week we're looking back at pop culture! In an episode we're calling Millennium School of Pop Culture, we dive into a few significant things from 2006 and 2016. In the music world we look at Daniel Powter's 'Bad Day' and 2000s soft rock before jumping ahead a decade to talk about Beyonce's Lemonade.
Then we go to the silver screen where we talk about the origins of Sta
354: Cocktails (extended cut)
"I am taking a calculated risk. What's the upside? I overcome my nausea, fall deeply in love, babies, normalcy, no more self loathing. Downside? I, uh, date Michael Scott publicly and collapse in on myself like a dying star.”
Change your shirt, you dressed exactly like the servants—this week we’re talking about Cocktails! We dedicate this week’s episode to this classic from season 3, complete wit
353: CASUAL THURSDAY - Listener Voicemails, Watching/Reading/Listening, Trivia
"Michael and his jeans. He gets in them, and I'm not exactly sure what happens. But I can tell you, he loves the way he looks in those jeans. I know that's why he started casual Fridays."
Have Ryan pick up your jeans from the dry cleaner—it’s another installment of Casual Thursday! We listen to some voicemails, talk about what we’re watching/reading/listening to, and play some trivia. And along t
352: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Hide your contraband and your rock hammer—this week we’re talking about The Shawshank Redemption!
Edwin has never seen this cinematic classic from 1994, so naturally we make him watch and react to it. And in this week’s episode we’re joined by friend of the show and Queen of the Discord Kaylah Higgins! We recap the storylines, casting, characters, and story beats in the movie, all while secretly
BEACH GAMES: Survivor Season 50 Midseason Check-in
Alex and Kaylah are back to break down everything that's happened since the premiere of Season 50, from the Zac Brown show to multiple tribe swaps to the oh-so-bloody Blood Moon.
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351: The Subplot Draft
"Last night, I dreamed that the number two was the most valued number in the world. The vice-president had all the power, athletes fought for silver medals, women were considered the best gender, and stadiums of fans shouted, 'we're number two!’ As with all my dreams, I'm guessing it was about my fear of immigrants."
This week we’re drafting Office plot lines! But not the main story, the B and C
350: Michael's Birthday
Grab your ice skates and put on your jersey (From Dwight)--this week we're talking about Michael's Birthday! Alex and Edwin dive deep into this season 2 classic, discussing pyramid schemes, Kevin's gifts, Michael's birthday initiatives, and more.
And of course we highlight all of the ice skating moments, Livestrong bracelets, and questionable sandwiches that make up this episode.Got that, bimbo?
349: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - Coco (2017)
On the heels of our Oscars episode this week, Edwin and Alex dive back into the movies to discuss the beloved 2017 Pixar film Coco. After a discussion about our wider experience with animated movies, we break down the beautiful tale of a Mexican boy's journey into his family's history & the ensuing puddles it turns us into.
So grab your guitars, put on some skeleton face paint, and run over the
348: Oscars Recap & The Year in Movies
This week Edwin and Alex recap the 98th Academy Awards from Sunday night, including their thoughts on the best picture winners/nominees, favorite moments from the broadcast, and discussing the year in watching movies overall.
Then they hop into the conference room for some Sean-themed blind rankings!
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347: Music in The Office - Pop Culture Time Capsule
“Jim, do you know where I can find Michael Scott?"
“Oh, I totally don’t know where Michael is, dude. Hey, you want to listen to some records?"
On this week’s episode, Alex and Edwin dive into the early seasons of The Office and the parallels with Indie music culture of the same era. We talk about the bands, episodes, and Office moments that make up that era, and how some of that context feels fo
346: Scott's Tots Mailbag Podcast (March 2021)
This week with Edwin and Alex having too much going on to get schedules on the same page, we are diving into the exclusive Scott's Tots archive to release our March 2021 mailbag episode! Enjoy this blast from the past, and head over to patreon.com/michaelscott to join up and get access to the full archive.
We let the questions post hand out awhile this month, so we got a long one for ya (thatsw
DROP YOUR BUFFS - Survivor Season 50 Premiere
Alex and Queen of the Discord Kaylah are here to break down Season 50 of Survivor! In a set of extra episodes as the season progresses, we'll be dropping into the feed to react to what's going on in the biggest season of TV's biggest reality show.
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345: Listener Voicemails & What We're Watching
This week we’re answering voicemails! With Edwin traveling this week, he and Alex go through and answer some voicemails from listeners, on topics like baked goods, cold remedies, and more.
Then we close out with a quick update on some of the shows we’re watching!
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344: Dungeons & Dragons - Office Trivia Edition
“What are you, a monk?”
“I’m a Sith Lord”
Get into character—this week it’s The Office Dungeons and Dragons! This week we’re joined by her grace, friend of the show and Queen of the Discord Kaylah Higgins. She plays dungeon master for Edwin and Alex during an Office trivia-themed DnD campaign, taking them through a hay man filled with twists, turns, friendly faces, and Creed. They brave the twis
343: ON LOCATION - Michael's Condo
“This, my friends, is the master bedroom. Check out the cathedral ceilings, those are like 17 feet high. We have cable readiness right there. I am going to totally pimp this place out."
Bring some wine glasses and…a person—this week we’re talking about Michael’s Condo! Following in the tradition of our location-specific episodes, we dedicate this week’s show to Michael’s humble abode, bachelor p
342: Roy's Wedding (extended cut)
“When you use a ridiculous font, no one thinks you have a plan."
It’s time to cut the pancake—this week we’re talking about Roy’s Wedding! We dedicate this week’s episode to this early entry from season 9, with a focus on the newly-released superfan edition. We talk about all the storylines, including Roy’s AM wedding, Dwight chopping off Nelly’s hand, and Clark being a creep.
And of course we
341: Dwight's Friends
"They say everyone outgrows their friends at some point in their lives. Well, I just outgrew them all in the span of three hours."Look over your resume and put this lead pipe in a sandwich--this week we're talking about Dwight's friends! We dedicate this episode to the unique cast of characters that Dwight calls friends. They come from all walks of life, including an ex-volunteer sheriff's deputy,
340: What Makes 'The Office' Classic TV?
This week we’re talking about The Office as classic TV! We talk about the elements that make it stand out and stand the test of time, including the characters, setting, and sensibility. And then we open up the conversation to what makes classic TV and what that means in the era of streaming.
Then in the Conference Room we talk about the relationships podcasts build with their listeners, while ac
339: Survivorman (extended cut)
Jim: Well, I'm gonna to talk to Angela and we're gonna see what we can do about a pie.
Creed: I don't care who you talk to. Just make it happen.
Jim: It will be Angela.
Creed: You tell her it's for Creed. She'll know what that means.
Grab your knife and roll of duct tape—this week we’re talking about Survivor Man! We dive into this episode from season 4 much like Michael dives into the woods f
338: Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
We will never be happier than we are this week, and we will never be less happy, because we’re talking Dwight K Schrute, Acting Manager! We dive into this season 7 episode that sees Dwight ascends to the managerial role and fully realizes his Bond villain aesthetic. We talk through all the storylines along with the all the extra content in the Superfan edit.
And of course we mention all of the j
337: Finale (Parts 1 & 2)
"I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them. Someone should write a song about that."
This week we celebrate the first episode of 2026 with the last episode of our dear friend Sean. And to commemorate that beginning and ending we’re talking about the Finale! We walk through the last episode of The Office, from the gutenpranks to the panel to the we
336: A Casual Christmas Thursday
"Christmas is awesome. First of all, you get to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What's better than giving presents? And fourth, getting presents. So, four things. Not bad for one day. It's really the greatest day of all time."
This week is another installment of Casual (Christmas) Thursday! We're back recording in
335: Classy Christmas (extended cut)
"I know people are only this excited to talk to me because of the trial. But, they talk to me for a while, and maybe people realize I have something to say. And then one day, we're just talking."This week we're taking about Classy Christmas! To celebrate the holiday season we dive into this 2-part episode from season 7 that encompasses snow ball fights, Holly's return, Darryl bringing Jada to the
334: Shareholder Meeting (extended cut)
Get in, the limo seats eight—this week we’re talking about Shareholder Meeting! Alex and Edwin dive into this episode from season 6 that follows Michael’s appearance in front of the shareholders and Ryan’s journey to his closet office. We cover the storylines and plot points from the episode, but also mention all of the twirls (hate the twirl), limo lady moments, and Recyclops appearances along th
333: The Carpet (extended cut) + Voicemails
"Roy and I just got back from the Poconos. I get ten vacation days a year, and I try to hold off taking them for as long as possible, and this year I got to the third week in January"This week we're talking about The Carpet! Alex and Edwin dive into this classic from season 2 with the ferocity of Dwight calling to win that box set. We cover the storylines like Michael moving out to the bullpen, Ji
332: A Thanksgiving Patreon Rewind
This week - with the boys in the throws of holiday obligations, travel, and work assignments - we dust off a Patreon exclusive mailbag from November 2020! It was a different world, our show wasn't yet two years old, there were no kids in the picture, and The Office was still on Netflix.
We hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving treat (second drink?) and if you want access to the last five years of mo
331: Safety Training (extended cut)
Darryl: "That's what I've been trying to tell you, Mike. It's serious down there. We do dangerous stuff, man. This is shenanigans, foolishness, Nerf-ball. You live a sweet, little, Nerf-y life. Sittin' on your biscuit. Never havin' to risk it.
Michael: "Okay...what, Nerf isn't cool anymore?"
This week on November Normalcy we're diving into the superfan cut of Safety Training from Season 3! We c
330: Business Ethics (extended cut)
Everyone in the Conference Room--this week we're getting ethical! We dive back into NBC's The Office with a podcast dedicated to Business Ethics from Season 5. We talk about Meredith's arrangement for Outback Steakhouse coupons, Jim tracking Dwight's productivity, and a couple other small storylines included in the superfan edit.
Then we close out the episode with a quick round of Ordinary Thing
329: NOW PLAYING - One Battle After Another
"I want you to create a show, Pat. Okay? This is going to announce the motherfucking revolution. Make it good. Make it bright. Impress me.”
Put on your bathrobe and climb down the tunnel—this week we’re talking about One Battle After Another! We dedicate this week’s episode to Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film that features revolutionaries, martial arts, and some small beers. We talk about the p
328: Halloween Game Night w/ Haylee B!
"Games have the power to distract people from stressful situations. Battleship got me through my parents' divorce. Operation got me through my vasectomy, i.e., my operation. I don't think I would have been able to endure my breakup with Holly had it not been for Toss Across.”
We close out October with another exciting edition of Game Night with Haylee B! Haylee joins us once again for an Autumnal
327: The Office Halloween Costume Draft
"And you, on this day of fantasy, are…a laborer."
This week during spooky season we head back to the offices of Dunder Mifflin Scranton to draft Halloween costumes! Despite already doing a characters-in-costume draft last year, we barely scratched the surface of Halloween and had more than enough to warrant a deeper dive.
Head over to our Discord to vote on the winner and submit your own Office
326: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - House of 1000 Corpses
"It's all true. The bogeyman is real and you found him."
This week we take a detour from The Office / The Paper and head towards a creepy house in the boondocks to record a Captive Audience for the Rob Zombie's 2003 cult horror movie 'House of 1000 Corpses.' Not only is it spooky season here on MSPC, but Rainn Wilson stars in this contemporary 70's-style snuff film in which four friends find them
325: A Paper-Themed Mailbag
This week we go back to the mailbag! We kick off the episode by welcoming Sean back and getting his take on the finale of The Paper.
Then we answer questions from discord, email, and voicemail on all kinds of topics. We talk about SNL, the Chit skits on TikTok, The Dana Carvey show, other shows we watched while The Office was on the air, and whole lot more!
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324: 'The Paper' Finale + Season Review
“A great man once said, ‘you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take’. Also an idiot I used to know."
We conclude our episode-by-episode coverage of The Paper with a look at the finale—The Ohio Journalism Awards! Sean is noticeably missing for this episode, Edwin puts on his red dress and Alex tries his best British accent as we take his place. Together they discuss the final episode of the season,
323: 'The Paper' Episodes 7-9
This week our coverage of The Paper continues with episodes 7, 8, and 9! We deep dive on 'I Love You', 'Church and State', and 'Matching Ponchos', giving our takes via email, printing them out as a paper trail, and then trying to dispose of the evidence in a lake. We talk about the individual episodes but also discuss what they mean for the show as a whole. And of course we make sure to mention al
322: 'The Paper' Episodes 4-6
"His name is Jarson?”
“Yes. It’s a common American name. It’s Jared and Jason combined."
This week we cover episodes 4, 5, and 6 of The Paper! Like visiting high school journalism students, we visit the Toledo Truth Teller as they deal with bloggers, catfishes, and wellness products throughout these three episodes. We cover all the storylines, high school theater productions, and product reviews
321: 'The Paper' Episodes 2 & 3
This week we dive into episodes 2 and 3 of The Paper! We join the staff of TTT as they find stories to fill Ned’s first issue as editor, and then again for a budget meeting and undercover mattress sting. We discuss the storylines and character development and give some impressions after the first 3 episodes. And of course we highlight all of the dogging, old popcorn, and cupcake visionaries that g
320: 'The Paper' Pilot Episode Recap & Reaction
"That’s right, I remember them asking Phyllis if she wanted to move to Toledo. Ha! Can you imagine? Leave Scranton for Toledo? Make me laugh."
After all the wait and anticipation, this week we’re talking about The Paper! We spend the full episode on the pilot episode of the newest series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman that takes us back to Scranton—for just a moment—before moving to Toledo a
319: Branch Closing (extended cut)
"It makes perfect sense that it would happen today, because I just received this in the mail: a thousand business cards with this address and phone number."
Here, replenish your fluids—this week we’re talking about Branch Closing! We dedicate this episode to a classic from Season 3 that goes from Scranton to Stamford to David Wallace’s house, all while Jan drives something like 400 miles. We dive
318: Alex (the character), The Office for Sale, and Office Parents
With Alex away this week Sean and Edwin spend this episode talking about…Alex! That is, Pam’s friend from art school played by Rich Sommer, who appears in only a few episodes. We go through the entirety of his arc on the show, including touching on the original intention of his character and how it was impacted by fan response.
Then we head to the Conference Room where Sean and Edwin talk about
317: The Paper Trailer + Meredith Draft
Meredith: I knew something bad was going to happen today.
Oscar: You said that yesterday
Meredith: Yeah, my neighbor got murdered.
Mix yourself a one-of-everything and make sure to wear your bathing suit under your shirt—this week we’re drafting Meredith moments! Joined by guest and friend of the pod Hannah, we go through and draft the best quotes, faux pas, and accidental flashes that make he
316: Initiation (extended cut)
"I wake up every morning in a bed that's too small, drive my daughter to a school that's too expensive, and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little. But on Pretzel Day... well, I like Pretzel Day."
Plant that beet seed and get in the pretzel line—this week we’re talking about Initiation! We dedicate this week’s episode to this iconic episode from season 3. We cover all the majo
315: NOW PLAYING - The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Get in the spaceship and hide that baby—this week we’re talking about Fantastic Four! As the next (and last?) chapter in our Superhero Summer series, we dive into the latest entry from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We cover the storyline, casting, and planet-eating villains that go into this movie, highlighting its unique aesthetic.
And of course we also get into the molemen, Silver Surfers, an
314: Listener Voicemails
Once again we head to the phone lines for another classic voicemail episode! We take messages from our beloved listeners, including some long-time friends of the pod and some first time callers.
Some of them are questions, and some contain pointed yet welcome feedback on our takes and past episodes. We talk about Michael’s diet, who we’d cast to play us in a movie about the podcast, best ways to
313: NOW PLAYING - Superman (2025)
Look to the sky and engage your T-circles—this week we’re talking about Superman! We dedicate this week’s episode to James Gunn’s DC superhero spectacular and the newest adaptation of this classic character. We cover the casting, action sequences, comic book elements and a whole lot more over the course of our discussion. And we make sure to hit all of the photon rivers, Mighty Crabjoys, and alien
312: The Darryl Draft
“Hey, it’s cool man. I work in the warehouse. I’m cool! I’m hip and I’m jive, but I don’t care about nobody! Do you know who I am? Happy Halloween, jerk!”
This week we’re drafting Darryl moments! Prompted by listener-suggestion (thanks Jim!) we go through and draft our favorite scenes, moments, and clips from Craig Robinson's run on the show. We do our best to show that he’s more than just smooth
311: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Grab your shield and put on your metal arm—this week we’re talking about Captain America: The Winter Soldier! Inspired by Sean’s polarizing takes on and a request from a listener, we dive into this Marvel classic from 2014. We go through the corruption, intrigue, and shield throwing that make up the movie, highlighting all of the USB drives, broken glass, and government spending that go into this
310: Andy & Angela
Andy: “By show of hands, who thinks we’re a better couple than Jim and Pam?"
Book another non-refundable deposit and moonwalk past accounting one more time—this week we’re talking about Andy and Angela! We dedicate this week’s episode to the unique and often hilarious pairing that takes place over seasons 4 and 5, culminating in the duel. We cover all of the story beats, things made of ice, and w
309: Casual Thursdays - Show & Tell & Discuss
Dwight: Wait. [holds up fingers] He's gonna kill the store? And he's gonna fire me?
Jim: Yes.Dwight: [smiles] That's two things.
This week is another Casual Thursday! Each host was supposed to prepare 2 things to discuss, but we end up covering a whole lot more. We talk about shows we wish would come back, which bear is best, topics for our own TED talks, and even do a mini-draft! Then we clos
308: The Michael-isms Draft
Call us ASAP as possible—this week we’re drafting Michael’s malapropisms! We dedicate this week to the greatest hits of Michael’s botched, mistaken, and fumbled phrases over the course of the show. We had to stop at five rounds, otherwise this thing could’ve spiraled out of amok.
Then we close out the show with a fun round of ‘before and after’ trivia sent in by a listener!
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307: CAPTIVE AUDIENCE - Varsity Blues
Put down the Kurt Vonnegut and put on your helmet, you’re going in at quarterback as we watch Varsity Blues! Alex and Sean have never seen this high school football cult classic from 1999 that is also at the heart of Michael Scott’s movie Monday. We talk about the good, the bad, the insane, the toxic, and the ridiculous that go into this movie, making sure to highlight all of the broken noses, hou
306: Season 2 Discussions for The Last Of Us + The Rehearsal
Get in the skiff, museum space pod, or 737–this week we’re talking about The Last of Us and The Rehearsal! It’s an HBO double feature where we cover two different season 2s with high production costs and unique depictions of humanity.
We start by highlighting our favorite and then less favorite parts of The Last of Us (7:05) before diving into what the future could hold for season 3 and beyond i
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