The Michael Scott Podcast Company

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...

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...

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. Vi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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/adchoic...

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 y...

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...

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 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 t...

When bombs threaten the NHL All-Star game, you call in Agent Michael Scarn. When it’s time to talk Threat Level Midnight, you call in the Michael Scott Podcast Company.   We take a deep dive into the Great Scott production, starting with the table read in Season 2 and culminating with the motion picture event of the century in Season 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Nate wears many hats at Dunder Mifflin, from Dwight’s Assistant and Warehouse worker, to that beanie Val made everyone. We take a look at Nate’s role on the show and the actor’s unique path to joining the cast.   Then we go through the suggestion box to answer some listener questions, before closing with some quick trivia on how Michael prepares for the best and worst-case scenarios. Learn more ab...

"That's What She Said" is one the most iconic and enduring jokes from The Office. We take a deep dive into the joke and how it acts as a thread that runs throughout the show. Then Sean takes us into the world of Office Fan Fiction, and we close with a voicemail that gives some more insight into what real details from Scranton make it on screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

On one hand he’s a Quality Assurance manager, on the other he’s a musician, cult leader, Office blogger, and much more. This week we take a deep dive into fan favorite Creed Bratton, looking at his most memorable moments and the role he plays on the show. We also talk about the upcoming ‘Office Ladies’ podcast starring Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey before wrapping up with another round of trivia...

With their own vacations in the rear-view mirror, the Dunder Mifflin Portland branch is back in the studio together. And what else could we discuss than season three's Back From Vacation? We explore the roots of Jan and Michael's relationship, look at Pam's tough spot between a rock and a hard place, and debate Jim's moral compass when dealing with Karen's housing situation. All that, plus a trivi...

Onboard a cruise himself, Edwin calls in to discuss "Booze Cruise", the action-packed high seas thriller from Season 2. The crew talks about Jim's misgivings, Katy's exit from the show, Michael's dance, and the happiest moment we ever see between Pam and Roy. We also get into some trivia, listen to a voicemail backing up Sean, and analyze Dwight's boat groupings. Learn more about your ad choices....

Recorded on a camping trip, the gang sits down to discuss what we would want out of a potential Office reunion or reboot. We discuss other shows that have succeeded or failed at it, and throw around plot ideas for bringing back The Office we all want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices