"David Brent. I've been in the business for twelve years, been at Wernham Hogg as General Manager for eight of those, so putting together my team." After many years of anticipation we finally go across the pond and dive into the BBC version of The Office! We finally are rewatching and discussing the episodes and seasons that started it all, 2 episodes at a time. We start with the first 2 episodes of series 1 (Downsize & Work Experience), profiling the different characters and how they...

Darryl: Help me! Dwight: What do you want!?! Darryl: To look good for Val! Dwight: Val Kilmer? I don’t buy it. That doesn’t make any sense. Wow… I figured out your goal. I am going to make you the buffest dude Val Kilmer has ever seen. Grab your clipboard and put on your evening gown—this week we’re talking about Val! We dedicate this episode to the warehouse foreman who joins the staff in season 8, going through her storylines, best moments, arc with Darryl, and more. And naturally we cover...

"At first I drove myself crazy thinking about the things I should have done differently. I never should have played that joke on Erin. I never should have hollowed out this damn pumpkin in the first place. Then I realized that I was being silly. I mean the pumpkin should rot off of my head in a month or two. Right?" Put on your costume and prep your signature song—this Halloween we’re taking about Here Comes Treble! In honor of spooky season Alex and Edwin dive pig-nose first to all the...

This week we go back to basics with another installment of Casual Thursdays! We got through a grab bag of topics including costume ideas for a 2024 Halloween Office episode, favorite and least favorite Halloween candy, irrational fears, and more. And then we close out the episode we have a couple of games and an amazing illustration sent in by friend and Au-guest contributor Haylee! Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free...

Michael: If you had to guess, who it would be based on their job performance...and who you think deserved to be fired--who would that be? Pam: I just answer the phone. Michael: And...sometimes you just let it go to voicemail. This week we go back to basics, opening up the mailbox to answer listener voicemails! We take messages asking about pop culture references in The Office and characters we might be workplace enemies with, hear some feedback on our Au-Guest and Draft month episodes, and...

"Give me the bottle or you're fired!" "You can't fire me, I don't work in this van!" This week we're joined by friend of the pod and Patreon supertot Jemima to draft Car Scenes! We go through and draft all of best, funniest, and most memorable moments that take place in the car, including all the scenes where cars end up in lakes, where Jim (in a ladies' warehouse uniform) ends up discovered by Karen, or where Meredith ends up in the hospital. Then we close the episode with a quick Ordinary...

Dwight: [to phone] Phillip, if you’re hearing this memo, that can only mean one thing, I’m dead. You are the rightful heir to Schrute Farms. Please, you must do one thing. Kill Mose before he kills you. [presses button] Mose, hey, it’s Dwight. Listen, yeah, I just want to give you a heads-up. This week we're drafting Schrute Things! Draft month rolls into October as we keep the draft going for another couple weeks. And in this episode Alex, Sean, and Edwin pick all things Schrute, including...

"There are several different ways to tell if a perp is lying. The liar will avoid direct eye contact. The liar will cover part of his or her face with his hands, especially the mouth. The liar will perspire. Unfortunately I spoke to Oscar on the phone so none of this is useful." Draft month marches on with The Phone Call Draft! And this week we're joined by the voicemail legend himself, Thaddeus, from the piney woods of east Texas! We go through and pick our favorite phone calls spanning all...

Michael: If you were getting fired, how would you wanna be told so you could still be friends with the person firing you? Sherri: Jan wants the name as soon as possible, Michael. This week we continue Draft Month by drafting Fireable Offenses! Sean, Edwin, and Alex go through and draft all of their favorite moments where someone could’ve (and maybe should’ve) lost their job. The draft takes us all across the show, from Michael’s worst moments to Dwight’s office weaponry to Meredith’s Outback...

Michael: David, guess who I'm sitting here dressed as. David: I'm not going to guess. You can tell me or I am going to hang up. Draft month continues with the Characters in Costume Draft! We draft all of our favorite moments when the Dunder Mifflin staff don costumes, whether that’s Halloween, raiding another branch, or becoming a character (if you’re Michael Scott). Then we head to the Conference Room where we review the casting news for The Paper!  Support our show and become a member of...

“Hey I just think you should know that one of my salesmen beat your stupid computer. So take that a******!"  We kick off Draft Month with the long-awaited and much requested Bleep Draft! We draft all of the moments on the show that had to be bleeped for network TV. This naturally takes us to some of the wildest and most memorable moments of the show, including Dwight's fire drill, Diversity Day, the finale, and more. Then we head to the Conference Room where Edwin recounts a story of an...

To close our Au-guest series, this week we’re joined by Emily Hanks from She’s Speaking with Emily Hanks! We talk all things comfort and nostalgia TV, including The Office, best shows for rewatches, and what makes a show good to fall asleep to. Sean and Emily also deep dive into Bravo TV, including Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives, and more. We cover a wide range of topics, shows, and how certain shows elicit that nostalgic feeling.  Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on...

Au-Guest month continues with longtime listener, contributor, and Scott's Tot Haylee Brown! She brings a full cheese platter of would-you-rathers, blind rankings, show memories, and other fun stuff for us to pick through. Initially without Edwin, he swoops into the call from NYC after the intro to join us and record one of the more fun episodes we've ever done. If I may be so bold, it's a lot of fun to let yourself play along with us at home. Bon appetit! Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks...

In this week’s episode in our Au-guest series, Alex is joined by Chelsea and Donny from the I’m the Cute One podcast! Hot takes are welcome as they cover everything from favorite and least favorite characters, Phyllis, Jim & Pam, and more! Then in the Conference Room Edwin and Alex talk about the sad news that Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos and one-time Office guest star, has passed away, and highlight a podcast appearance from Office co-creator Stephen Merchant. Support our show...

For the next entry in our Au-guest series, we’re exited to host AJ Vens from The Confused Breakfast podcast! A fellow member of the Cloud10 network with an Office podcast of his own (currently on hiatus), AJ brings a wealth of podcast and Office expertise to our discussion. We cover a wide range of topics, including AJ’s Office fandom, a fascinating theory about Oscar and the Party Planning Committee, Andy and Erin, and a lot more. And prepare yourself, this episode sets a new record for most...

"Hello Rock 107, am I the 107th caller? I am totally gonna win us that box set" August is next in our series of themed months, and this month is Au-Guest! Each week we'll be hosting a different guest on the show, and to kick it off, we are joined by Jacob from Dunder Mifflin Phoenix! We spend this episode catching up with our number 1 caller and voicemail contributor, talking about his love for The Office, favorite moments from our show, his like/dislike of raw tomatoes, and more. Then...

Gather up the Diamond Dogs—this week we’re talking about Ted Lasso, season 3! For the final installment of Captive Audience month, we turn our attention to a show we’ve covered in the past, subbing back in for one last round of Biscuits with the Boss. We dedicate the whole episode to season 3, covering all of the storylines, match results, and trips to Amsterdam that go into this season. And of course we highlight all of the baklava, Office references, and Piggy Stardusts that go into it. And...

Welcome back to Captive Audience Month on MSPC—this week we’re talking about Detectorists! Alex’s pick for this week is this BBC series from 2014. Edwin hasn’t seen it, and Sean hasn’t seen it in a long while, so we get their reactions before diving into the first season, with all of its ring pulls, folk songs, and imaginary dogs.  Then in the Conference Room we discuss favorite non-Office works from Office cast members, decide which Dunder Mifflin members we’d have give our eulogies, and...

Welcome back to Captive Audience Month on MSPC—this week we’re talking about Detroiters! Sean’s pick for this month is this Comedy Central sitcom from 2017 starring MSPC favorites Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson. Edwin has never seen it, so Sean and Alex get his reaction before diving into the absurdity of the show, its hilarious moments, and our favorite Cramblin-Duvet commercials. Then in the Conference Room we discuss the latest episode of the MSPC Facebook Fan Group Podcast where they...

Welcome to the first entry in our newest theme month—Captive Audience month! Each week one of the hosts will be making the others watch and talk about 1 season of TV. And to kick off July, Edwin and Alex discuss Great News, another NBC workplace sitcom from 2017. We discuss Alex’s reaction to the show, why Edwin picked it for this month, and our praises and critiques of the show. Then in the Conference Room we take some listener voicemails about being a fly on the wall to observe Office...

"Yes, so I know I told everybody that tomorrow is my last day, but I’m, I’m gonna be leaving tonight. I head to the airport at four. And I have said goodbye to half of them." Our shelves are overflowing with preserves--this week we're talking about Goodbye, Michael! We take a deep dive into this notable episode from season 7 as the final entry in our Big June-a concept month. We dedicate our full episode to discussing Goodbye, Michael, covering Michael's exit, the Party Planning Committee,...

Pam: Michael, you've had two ideas today. And one of them was great. And the other one was terrible. Michael: I am not in the mood for riddles, Pam. Break out your thumbtacks, neon signs, and Will & Grace DVDs--this week we're talking about Garage Sale! For the next entry in our Big June-a series, we discuss this classic from season 7. We cover all of the storylines like Michael proposing to Holly, Jim selling Dwight magic beans, and Kevin being on Dallas. And of course we highlight all...

Erin: The tea in Nepal is very hot. Kevin: But the coffee in Peru is much hotter. [Erin buzzes him in]  Make sure you write the correct passcode on your arm--this week we're talking about A.A.R.M.! For the second installment in Big June-a, we take a deep dive into the penultimate episode of The Office from season 9. We discuss all the storylines, including Dwight's proposal crisis, Jim setting up the competition to be the next Assistant to the Assistant Regional Manager, and Andy dressing up...

“It’s 4:30 in the morning. Do you know where your kids are? If you are Ryan’s parents or Pam’s parents or my parents, you do. They’re gonna be in this van. With me. Who am I? Nothing to fear. I am just a 44 year old guy with a paper route.” Well, well, well…how the turntables—this week we’re talking about Broke! For the first episode in our Big June-a series, we take a deep dive into this classic from season 5 that wraps up the Michael Scott Paper Company arc. We talk about the buyout and the...