This week we’re breaking down “The Whale.” Dunder Mifflin gets a lead that the phone book company is looking for a new paper distributor and Pam must help Dwight close this sale despite his inability to talk to female clients. Meanwhile Angela and Oscar team up to find out if the Senator is cheating. Thanks to Angela’s deep dive of the phone book, our Mom Detectives go on a case to find out if 411 still exists. Later Jenna deep dives shoulder pads and a fan writes in to share all the places Jim could have taken that phone call. So enjoy this episode and maybe Pizza Fridays can come back.
Read MoreThe Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you. Each week, Jenna and Angela will break down an episode of The Office and give exclusive behind-the-scene stories that only two people who were there, can tell you.
This week we’re breaking down “The Boat”. Andy’s father has lost his family’s money and Andy must step up and sell the family boat. Meanwhile Jim, Pam and Nellie prank Dwight in an elaborate fakey radio interview. We hear audio clips from Andrew Santino who played the grumpy sailor on Andy’s boat. Angela shares some fun tongue twisters, Jenna talks about how a group of animals made filming on the boat difficult and the ladies have a conflab about Oscar’s file on Kevin. So don’t worry, Sandra Mick says this episode isn’t toxic. Unless it’s exposed to oxygen, then it’s very toxic.
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day! Pack your day bags because we're taking a trip down memory lane and headed to New York! This week we're breaking down Valentine’s Day, and we are joined by the wonderful Andy Buckley (The Office, Veep, Avenue 5). Andy chats with Jenna and Angela about his time as a stock broker, how he got the part of David Wallace, and his surprise to become a recurring character. Then Jenna does a deep dive on Sbarro Pizza, Angela gives us some insider info on 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the ladies ponder the best and worst Valentine's gifts. Finally, we couldn't end this episode without talking about the Faces of Scranton video and Micheal running into Devin on the streets of New York.
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down “Here Comes Treble”. Andy invites his old college a cappella group to perform at the office for Halloween but it turns sour when his rival Broccoli Rob (Stephen Colbert) overtakes the event. We hear clips from writer Halsted Sullivan and actor Nick Cafero who played a member of the “Here Comes Treble” a cappella group about their experience with this episode. Angela shares some real college a cappella group names, Jenna reveals that the ladies may have another Mom Detectives’ case to take on and the ladies bond over how this was the last Halloween episode for “The Office”. So stop bagging Meredith’s head and enjoy this episode!
Read MoreAre you ready for some Monday Motivation? Jenna and Angela sit down with Kendra Adachi, host of “The Lazy Genius” podcast, and talk about how being a lazy genius has improved their lives. This includes Jenna and Angela sharing how Kendra’s lazy genius advice has helped them become better business partners to each other. Kendra also reveals which “Office” characters are lazy geniuses and it might surprise you! So enjoy this bonus episode and please welcome “The Lazy Genius” podcast to the “Office Ladies Network”!
Read MoreThis week the ladies chat with Bryan Cranston! Bryan Cranston is well known for playing Walter White on “Breaking Bad”, Hal from “Malcolm and the Middle” and so many more incredible, award-winning acting credits, but he also directed “Work Bus”! Bryan shares what it was like to be given this opportunity and how he thought he would get to direct in the well air-conditioned “Office” set but instead found himself working in the now legendary “Death Bus”. Jenna, Angela and Bryan also chat about sharing birthdays, traveling and even taking yourself out bowling. This is a wonderful episode, enjoy!
Read MoreJenna and Angela have some great news to share. “The Lazy Genius with Kendra Adachi” podcast is joining the “Office Ladies” Network! Check out Lazy Genius Now on the Office Ladies Network: thelazygeniuscollective.com/officeladies
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down “Work Bus.” When Jim convinces Dwight the building is unsafe to work in, Dwight rents a bus for the office to work from. Jim seizes the opportunity to use the bus to get Pam some delicious pie and Erin helps Nellie with her adoption process. Ellie Kemper sends in an audio clip about peeing her pants while shooting “Work Bus” and Brent Forrester sends in clips about his memories writing and shooting this episode too. Jenna deep dives fail videos, Angela reads some “Roll Call” alts, and the ladies talk about the two incidents that made the cast deem this episode “Death Bus.” So avoid hitchhiking while playing hooky from work and enjoy this epic episode!
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down Andy’s Ancestry. Nellie pranks Andy about his ancestry and Dwight teaches Erin a new language. This episode also has a famous cold open featuring Randall Park! Jenna breaks down the cold open, Angela gets into controversial things people may or may not do in the shower, and both ladies deep dive the “Game of Thrones” language Dothraki. So please enjoy this episode because whoa, that person has found him or herself in quite a predicament.
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down “Roy’s Wedding” and we have a special guest, Tim Meadows! Tim and Jenna talk about their upcoming movie, “Mean Girls” and Tim talks more in-depth about guest starring in “The Office” episode “The Client” which includes singing that famous Chili’s theme song with Steve Carell. Afterwards, the ladies break down Jim and Pam attending Roy’s wedding, which causes Jim and Pam to question the strength of their relationship. Meanwhile, Nellie throws a wrench in Dwight’s charity initiative. Angela deep dives popular fonts, Jenna shares a fun video of a news anchor saying “I told you so” in “news speak” and we hear a final review from Myles McNutt. So finish that banana, put the peel on a serving tray and enjoy this episode!
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down the first ep of Season 9, “New Guys”! Two new employees join the office, Clark (Clark Duke) and Pete (Jake Lacy). These new additions unsettle Jim and Dwight who the new guys are considered to be younger versions of them. Meanwhile Angela tries to rehome one of her cats. Jenna shares how Greg Daniels returned as showrunner and she and John Krasinski became producers to help with the Jim and Pam storyline. Angela kicks off a new segment where we get to know “The Office” cast and crew through call sheets, and the ladies break down that Dwight-on-a-bike stunt. So enjoy this episode because it’s “not bad for a day in the life of a dog food company.”
Read MoreThis week we’re taking a look back at “Christening.” It’s baby Cece’s christening and Michael has invited the entire office to attend the ceremony without telling Jim and Pam. Jenna has a gift for Angela, Sam points out another clue to who the Scranton Strangler may be and Office Ladies fans, the day has come… Angela brought in one of her journals and shares a couple entries with us! So don’t be a Sconesy Cider and enjoy this ep!
Read MoreThis week we’re taking a look back at “Secret Santa” and Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong reads this week’s summary! To raise spirits, Jim and Dwight plan a fun holiday Christmas Party and Phyllis gets to realize her dream of playing Santa Claus! However, Michael hijacks the party when he shows up dressed as Santa and won’t back down. Meanwhile, Andy accidentally torments Erin with Secret Santa gifts from the song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” (Who knew there would be so many birds?) Jenna does a deep dive on the origin of Secret Santa, Angela shares a blooper from a scene none of the cast could get through and Billie Joe also sends in a clip about Dwight and Andy singing “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” So sit on Santa’s lap because Michael needs this and enjoy the episode!
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down “Free Family Portrait Studio” and it’s the last episode of Season 8! Dwight sets up a portrait studio at Dunder Mifflin for the employees to take pictures with their families. Angela Martin catches on quickly that this is a ploy to determine if Dwight is the father of her baby and unfortunately, Jim becomes a casualty in this mission. Jenna discusses the changes that were happening from Season 8 to 9, Angela breaks down the car chase with Mose and we have some duck catches! So please enjoy this episode while you mop the carpet.
Read MoreHappy Monday, we have a bonus episode for you! The ladies answer fan mail from the Los Angeles’ SiriusXM Garage in front of a special audience. The ladies celebrate doing their first live show for the podcast, Angela levels up as a hummingbird watcher and Jenna reveals watching something we never thought she would. This is a fun episode to show our appreciation for our fans. Thanks for listening!
Read MoreThis week we’re breaking down “Turf War.” Dwight and Jim work together to secure a client from a Syracuse branch salesman after Robert drunkenly shuts down the Binghamton branch. Meanwhile, Pam and Angela try to help Robert figure out what he said to Nellie on a voicemail. This episode also has Dan Castellaneta (“The Simpsons”) and Chris Bauer (“The Wire”) as guest stars! The ladies embrace being in your 50s, how to use your bra in a zombie apocalypse, and Angela points out a deleted scene where the documentary crew films the Dunder Mifflin Syracuse branch. So flex your biceps or core or whatever is hip to flex these days and enjoy this episode!
Read MoreThis week the ladies chat with Zach Woods! Zach played Gabe Lewis on “The Office” and he shares what it was like to join the cast in the middle of Season 6. He also talks about some of his favorite memories from making the show, they all laugh over their love of “close call” moments, and Zach asks the ladies some questions of his own like what would you tell your younger self on the show if you could go back in time. This is a fun, lighthearted episode where we get to spend some time with the hilarious actor/improviser behind Gabe Lewis. So shut up about the sun and enjoy this episode!
Read MoreThis week we’re taking a look back on “Sabre” and the director of this ep, John Krasinski, sends in clips to share what it was like directing this very big episode. Dunder Mifflin has been acquired by the printer company, Sabre, and its CEO is the very powerful, no-nonsense Jo Bennett, played by Kathy Bates. This is also the episode that introduces Gabe Lewis played by Zach Woods! Angela talks about a “Save David Wallace” fan campaign, Jenna gives us everything we want to know about those special prop scissors used in the cold open and the ladies share the real-life inspiration behind that “bathroom moment” when Jim and Pam tour a local daycare. So have you ever tasted a rainbow? Because we think this episode might remind you of just that.
Read MoreThis week is “Fundraiser.” The office attends a fundraiser hosted by Angela’s husband, State Senator Robert Lipton. Andy crashes it and ends up stress adopting 12 dogs, and Dwight “wins” the auction. Jenna shares how the Dwight storyline was based on a true story, Angela gives reasons why “Life is Downton Abbey” and the ladies wonder how game show prizes get delivered. So have Nellie buy you tacos and enjoy this episode!
Read MoreThis week is “Angry Andy.” Andy has returned to Dunder Mifflin only to discover he’s been usurped by Nellie. Meanwhile, Ryan tries to win back Kelly who’s fallen in love with Pam and Jim’s pediatrician, Ravi. And the ladies talk with director and editor, Claire Scanlon! “Angry Andy” was Claire’s first time directing an episode of TV and she shares what the experience was like, plus what editing for “The Office” was like. The ladies also talk about “The Office” fan fiction which includes a romance between an unlikely pair, Angela points out a deleted scene that involved Dunder Mifflin team jerseys, and Jenna deep dives “importance.” So enjoy this ep, Jim might even buy you a hot chocolate.
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