The Michael Scott Podcast Company

Grab the flamethrower and check on the dogs—this week we're talking about The Thing! Once again Alex and Edwin are joined by friend of the show Peter Gallagher to discuss this 1982 John Carpenter cult classic. We go through the plot points, score, characters, and signature special effects, following the film like a Norwegian helicopter follows an antarctic dog. And of course we mention all of the...

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. Se...

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 the...

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. Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's T...

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! Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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...

“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 tal...

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! Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's Tots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"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 o...

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.  Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's To...

"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 that...

"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 a...

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 show...

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 sandw...

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, lesson...

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. S...

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.  Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"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...

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 li...

“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...

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 t...

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 different...

"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...

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 invest...

“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 W...