The Michael Scott Podcast Company

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 M...

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 her o...

"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 major...

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, and...

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 e...

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...

“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,...

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...

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 we...

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 close o...

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!  Support our show and b...

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...

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 in...

"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." Once again it’s Casual Thursday, where we answer some questions submitted by our Scott’s Tots Patreon community! We talk about all sorts of topics, including best ways to prepare a potato, Dwight Schrute v. Ron S...

Head into the Conference Room and tape this notecard to your forehead--this week we're talking about Diversity Day! We dedicate this week to this all-time classic episode from season 1, along with the extra footage added in the superfan cut. We talk about all the storylines, including the diversity seminars, Jim's sales call, and Kevin's attempt at re-enacting the Chris Rock bit. And of course we...

Clean your guns and brace yourself for anything—this week we’re talking about The Last of Us and Marvel’s Thunderbolts*! Alex and Edwin use this episode to talk about the latest happenings in HBO and the MCU. We kick off with the first 4 episodes of The Last of Us, going through the season and asking out loud ‘what the f*** is going on in Seattle?” Then Edwin (the Marvel fan) talks to Alex (the Ma...

“I got your voicemail. And the answer is yes, yes, yes, yes, and never.”“ "Pam, when’s the last time you lived so intensely your brain literally couldn’t hold the memories in?” We’re back with another voicemail episode! After a few weeks off from our favorite phone-in messages we spend a whole episode answering questions from our beloved listeners. And then to close out the show we have feature a...

Irene: Where’s the ring? Andy: Hm? Irene: Where’s the ring, Lancelot? Put some Gatorade on the boil and reuse that hot dog water--this week we're talking about Irene! We dedicate the first half of this episode to the lady who hires Erin as her live-in helper in Tallahassee. We talk about her tech savvy, her dynamic with Erin, and her grandson, Glenn, who got his foreskin stuck in some lawn furnitu...

Be quick—every hour we spend here is years back on earth—this week we’re talking about Interstellar! Sean has never seen this Christopher Nolan classic from 2014, so in a (slightly late) celebration of its tenth year anniversary we launch back into space to revisit it. We record a series of video messages talking about falling books, baseball fields in space, and corn. So much corn. So set your wa...

“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 (again) 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...

“We want resolution, solid earth under our feet. So we take life into our own hands." We're popping up early in the week to break down the just-aired White Lotus Season 3 finale, along with our thoughts on the past, present, and future of the show. 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 Mai...

This week is another Game Night! We welcome back long-time listener, contributor, and Patreon Scott’s Tot Haylee Brown for another fun game night episode. Haylee takes us through another round of hard hitting questions, would-you-rathers, and other fun topics for this grab bag episode. We talk about things like what we’d do if we won the lottery, irrational beliefs as kids, and a whole lot more. L...

“Why are you a child?” “Because of when I was born.” Get in the elevator and prepare a message for your innie—this week we’re talking about Severance! We talk about the recent finale and the whole of season 2, covering all of the storylines, innie/outie romances, and ORTBOs that go into this season. And of course we also discuss all of the baby goats, copies of The You You Are, and grand paintings...

Put on your knickers and grill up some steaks—this week we’re talking about Ben Franklin! We dedicate this full episode to this classic from season 3, going through all the storylines including the bridal shower, the bachelor party, and Michael’s institution of prima nocta. And of course we highlight all of the ruddy cheeks, tide detergent, and scholastic speakers of Pennsylvania that go into this...

This week is all about cinematic sequels! We dedicate this episode to naming the best movie sequels of all time, creating a Mt. Rushmore of all the greatest follow-ups and part 2s of the cinematic universe. Our conversation covers everything from beloved classics to MCU entries to animated movies, and in the end we finalize a top 4.  Then we head to the Conference Room for a check-in on White Lotu...