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The Michael Scott Podcast Company
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MSPC is a podcast about TV and movies and also The Office but mostly about friendship. Every week, hosts & longtime pals Sean Roney, Edwin Janes, and Alex Ward hang out and discuss stuff they're watching or thinking about, whether it's the hot new show coming out, old movies they hadn't seen before, new movies they're excited about, or what brought them together in the first place - The Office. If comfort food was a podcast, this is it.
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Grab your ice skates and put on your jersey (From Dwight)--this week we're talking about Michael's Birthday! Alex and Edwin dive deep into this season 2 classic, discussing pyramid schemes, Kevin's gifts, Michael's birthday initiatives, and more.
And of course we highlight all of the ice skating moments, Livestrong bracelets, and questionable sandwiches that make up this episode.Got that, bimbo?Got it, bimbo.
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On the heels of our Oscars episode this week, Edwin and Alex dive back into the movies to discuss the beloved 2017 Pixar film Coco. After a discussion about our wider experience with animated movies, we break down the beautiful tale of a Mexican boy's journey into his family's history & the ensuing puddles it turns us into.
So grab your guitars, put on some skeleton face paint, and run over the flower bridge to the Land of the Dead to explore a modern masterpiece!
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This week Edwin and Alex recap the 98th Academy Awards from Sunday night, including their thoughts on the best picture winners/nominees, favorite moments from the broadcast, and discussing the year in watching movies overall.
Then they hop into the conference room for some Sean-themed blind rankings!
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“Jim, do you know where I can find Michael Scott?"
“Oh, I totally don’t know where Michael is, dude. Hey, you want to listen to some records?"
On this week’s episode, Alex and Edwin dive into the early seasons of The Office and the parallels with Indie music culture of the same era. We talk about the bands, episodes, and Office moments that make up that era, and how some of that context feels forgotten since The Office became so popular after those early seasons.
We also talk about some of the music featured in the show and how it feels to look back on other musical eras from the 2026 vantage point. Then we head to the Conference Room where we talk Oscars and share a message from discord!
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This week with Edwin and Alex having too much going on to get schedules on the same page, we are diving into the exclusive Scott's Tots archive to release our March 2021 mailbag episode! Enjoy this blast from the past, and head over to patreon.com/michaelscott to join up and get access to the full archive.
We let the questions post hand out awhile this month, so we got a long one for ya (thatswhatshesaid)!!! As ever, thanks so much for making this community rock. Dinkin flicka.
Lots going on in this one, including:
- Should Pam have confided in Danny instead of Brian? Couldn't we all use a little more Timothy Olyphant?
- Inappropriate Office reactions IRL
- Did Robert leave his winner/loser list on purpose as a power move?
- What would we have seen at Pam & Jim's reception?
- Office weed strains
- What would an Office Monopoly game look like?
And so much more!
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Alex and Queen of the Discord Kaylah are here to break down Season 50 of Survivor! In a set of extra episodes as the season progresses, we'll be dropping into the feed to react to what's going on in the biggest season of TV's biggest reality show.
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This week we’re answering voicemails! With Edwin traveling this week, he and Alex go through and answer some voicemails from listeners, on topics like baked goods, cold remedies, and more.
Then we close out with a quick update on some of the shows we’re watching!
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“What are you, a monk?”
“I’m a Sith Lord”
Get into character—this week it’s The Office Dungeons and Dragons! This week we’re joined by her grace, friend of the show and Queen of the Discord Kaylah Higgins. She plays dungeon master for Edwin and Alex during an Office trivia-themed DnD campaign, taking them through a hay man filled with twists, turns, friendly faces, and Creed. They brave the twists and turns of the maze while answering some fun questions. So tune in for a bit of trivia, a lot of laughs, and an extended boss battle with Dwight!
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“This, my friends, is the master bedroom. Check out the cathedral ceilings, those are like 17 feet high. We have cable readiness right there. I am going to totally pimp this place out."
Bring some wine glasses and…a person—this week we’re talking about Michael’s Condo! Following in the tradition of our location-specific episodes, we dedicate this week’s show to Michael’s humble abode, bachelor pad, and (according to Dwight) his coffin. We ago through the appearances and evolution of the space, from its empty beginnings to its Dinner Party decor and its final appearance as part of the Michael Scott Paper Company. And naturally we mention all of the plasma screen TVs, hand chairs, and enormous breakfasts along the way.
Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss the mockumentary format and give some thoughts on the Super Bowl!
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“When you use a ridiculous font, no one thinks you have a plan."
It’s time to cut the pancake—this week we’re talking about Roy’s Wedding! We dedicate this week’s episode to this early entry from season 9, with a focus on the newly-released superfan edition. We talk about all the storylines, including Roy’s AM wedding, Dwight chopping off Nelly’s hand, and Clark being a creep.
And of course we mention all of the Billy Joel songs, chore wheels, and laptop movies that go into this episode. Then we close with an Ordinary Things segment where we discuss going into movies blind, favorite Billy Joel songs, and more!
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"They say everyone outgrows their friends at some point in their lives. Well, I just outgrew them all in the span of three hours."Look over your resume and put this lead pipe in a sandwich--this week we're talking about Dwight's friends! We dedicate this episode to the unique cast of characters that Dwight calls friends. They come from all walks of life, including an ex-volunteer sheriff's deputy, a former corporate employee that Dwight thinks is a hobbit, and a former student at X-Men school. We discuss each of their profiles, appearances, and characteristics to create the full mosaic of Dwight's friend group.
Then the conversation turns to working with friends, work friends, and other anecdotes from Edwin and Alex's storied work history.
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This week we’re talking about The Office as classic TV! We talk about the elements that make it stand out and stand the test of time, including the characters, setting, and sensibility. And then we open up the conversation to what makes classic TV and what that means in the era of streaming.
Then in the Conference Room we talk about the relationships podcasts build with their listeners, while acknowledging how cool it is that our listeners have that kind of relationship with us.
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Jim: Well, I'm gonna to talk to Angela and we're gonna see what we can do about a pie.
Creed: I don't care who you talk to. Just make it happen.
Jim: It will be Angela.
Creed: You tell her it's for Creed. She'll know what that means.
Grab your knife and roll of duct tape—this week we’re talking about Survivor Man! We dive into this episode from season 4 much like Michael dives into the woods for a formative, demanding experience that is done in a very short time frame. We talk about the Michael in the woods and birthday month back at the office, but we also highlight all of the nice cobblers, pants tents, and Fudgie the Whales that make up this episode.
Then we head to the Conference Room for a quick Ordinary Things segment where we discuss good ideas gone bad, outdoor stories, and birthday cakes!
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We will never be happier than we are this week, and we will never be less happy, because we’re talking Dwight K Schrute, Acting Manager! We dive into this season 7 episode that sees Dwight ascends to the managerial role and fully realizes his Bond villain aesthetic. We talk through all the storylines along with the all the extra content in the Superfan edit.
And of course we mention all of the jazz hands, killer fish, and Gabe breakdowns that make up this episode.Then we head to the Conference Room where we quickly discuss what we’d do if we were anointed the title of Acting Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton!
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"I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them. Someone should write a song about that."
This week we celebrate the first episode of 2026 with the last episode of our dear friend Sean. And to commemorate that beginning and ending we’re talking about the Finale! We walk through the last episode of The Office, from the gutenpranks to the panel to the wedding and then a final goodbye in the bullpen. And we make sure to highlight all the Japanese business practices, new Stanleys, and hay bales that make up this episode.
Then we move to one last round of Sean-hosted trivia (1:39:20) with a Christmas themed edition before closing out with a nice audio tribute to our dear friend and co-host! (1:50:02)
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"Christmas is awesome. First of all, you get to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What's better than giving presents? And fourth, getting presents. So, four things. Not bad for one day. It's really the greatest day of all time."
This week is another installment of Casual (Christmas) Thursday! We're back recording in person for the first time in a long time, and we have a fun episode to match. We start with an announcement from Sean about his future on the show before discussing Christmas movies, music, and Office episodes. Then we head to the Conference Room where we finish with a listener-submitted trivia about Christmas Party from season 2!
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"I know people are only this excited to talk to me because of the trial. But, they talk to me for a while, and maybe people realize I have something to say. And then one day, we're just talking."This week we're taking about Classy Christmas! To celebrate the holiday season we dive into this 2-part episode from season 7 that encompasses snow ball fights, Holly's return, Darryl bringing Jada to the Office party, and more. And of course we highlight all of the homemade comic books, topical political questions, and wigs for every person in the office that go into this episode.Then we head to the Conference Room to hear Sean's answer for 'The Office ruined _____ for me', which turns into an extended conversation about music and millennial culture.In the end, the greatest snowball isn't a snowball at all. It's fear. Merry Christmas.
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Get in, the limo seats eight—this week we’re talking about Shareholder Meeting! Alex and Edwin dive into this episode from season 6 that follows Michael’s appearance in front of the shareholders and Ryan’s journey to his closet office. We cover the storylines and plot points from the episode, but also mention all of the twirls (hate the twirl), limo lady moments, and Recyclops appearances along the way.
Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss an alternative ending for The Office before debuting a new segment called ’The Office ruined ___ for me."
Well it was apple picking day, the perfect end to a perfect day.
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"Roy and I just got back from the Poconos. I get ten vacation days a year, and I try to hold off taking them for as long as possible, and this year I got to the third week in January"This week we're talking about The Carpet! Alex and Edwin dive into this classic from season 2 with the ferocity of Dwight calling to win that box set. We cover the storylines like Michael moving out to the bullpen, Jim moving back to the annex, and the very beginning of Ryan & Kelly. And of course we mention all of the accumulated voicemails, mysterious allergies, and monkey kidneys that go into this episode.Then in the Conference Room Sean joins us to answer some listener voicemails! We're way overdue on cleaning up the inbox, so we spend some time talking about things like theme songs, mindful moments, and Michael hitting Meredith with his car.Hey, what's that word we made up when you have a thing stuck in your shoe? Anyway, I have a thing stuck in my shoe.
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This week - with the boys in the throws of holiday obligations, travel, and work assignments - we dust off a Patreon exclusive mailbag from November 2020! It was a different world, our show wasn't yet two years old, there were no kids in the picture, and The Office was still on Netflix.
We hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving treat (second drink?) and if you want access to the last five years of monthly exclusive mailbag episodes, head on over to patreon.com/michaelscott and join up!
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really wanted to like this but you all say the word like every other word...just can't.
Hey! I had the original idea for this when I called and suggested this. You didn't even mention me. hmm
Angela's 2 desert island books are the bible and a purpose driven life. she refuses to give a 3rd. she, then, only says the davinci code to mock phyllis' answer.
Nice to find an office podcast that isn't a rewatch.
Loving you guys so far!!! I just started listening to podcasts because of office ladies and was happy to find yours as well. Please keep it up.