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Off The Beat with Brian Baumgartner

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With the success of his hit podcast, The Office Deep Dive, actor and podcast host extraordinaire Brian Baumgartner (AKA Kevin Malone) is taking you even deeper (that’s what she said) into The Office AND more of your favorite TV shows. Each week, Brian will sit down with a new guest to talk about their favorite jobs. They’ll laugh, cry, and crack plenty of inappropriate jokes as they discuss the inner workings of the television industry, their favorite moments on set, never-before-told stories and secrets, and moving on from their most iconic roles. Fans will get to be the third wheel with their favorite stars as they learn everything they never wanted to know, and then some. If you loved The Office Deep Dive, you will truly love Off The Beat, featuring interviews with your favorite Office guest stars, TV personalities, athletes and more…

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A special double feature for the first week of football! First, Brian and his old pal Rainn Wilson commiserate about their abysmal showing in their fantasy league, wonder what happened to television comedies, and get pumped for their upcoming Office trivia night supporting Rainn’s foundation, Lide Haiti. Then, he recaps week one on the field with Off the Beat producer and NFL aficionado Ryan “Papa” Zachary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kurt Warner

Kurt Warner

2024-09-0301:00:35

This week Brian has an inspiring conversation with NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner. He talks about his keys to confidence, getting the most out of his time on the field - wherever that was - and his predictions for this season’s underdog teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Monaghan

Michelle Monaghan

2024-08-2701:01:32

On this episode, famed actor and hog wrestler Michelle Monaghan tells Brian all about growing up in a VERY small town, forging lasting relationships in Hollywood, and everything she could say about White Lotus season 3 (don’t get your hopes up).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

2024-08-2001:13:33

Brian sits down with the divine Da’Vine Joy Randolph to discuss feeling cool at theater camp, working with greats like Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy, and the whirlwind that comes with major award nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aleks Paunovic

Aleks Paunovic

2024-08-1301:12:061

This week Brian chats with someone who could definitely beat us up, actor Aleks Paunovic. The 6-foot-5-inch former amateur boxing champion gets emotional talking about his connection to the ring, how his early days as a musician sparked his love for performance, breaking into the Canadian film industry as a stuntman, and how advice from Anthony Hopkins changed his life. You can catch Aleks in the final season of Snowpiercer airing now on AMC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman

2024-08-0601:11:50

Actor, writer, and producer Isabelle Fuhrman is our guest on the podcast this week. She and Brian talk about playing pretend, Leonardo DiCaprio, villainous motivations, and horses. Plus, we get Isabelle's recommendations for fancy cheeses and whether or not the Swiss know how to barbecue. Currently you can see Isabelle in the Kevin Costner-directed western, Horizon: An American Saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creed Bratton

Creed Bratton

2024-07-3049:441

For the third glorious time on this podcast, Brian sits down with his good friend, Creed Bratton. But this time, he’s not speaking to the actor, but to the rock star Creed, about touring across Africa, his first invitation to the Playboy Mansion, and his best album yet, Tao Pop - out this September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Vider

Gary Vider

2024-07-2357:59

On today’s episode, comedian Gary Vider talks about growing up with a con man, as Brian admits to a minor scam of his own. Gary describes his years-long grift at Madison Square Garden, going to dog college, becoming a father himself, and his new podcast about his life, #1 Dad, out now from iHeart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson

2024-07-1601:15:16

This week Brian welcomes actor, podcaster and Chicago sports fan Jake Johnson. After a deep dive into how the Bears will (or won't) sneak their way into the playoffs next year, Jake discusses his early days in the NYC sketch comedy scene, how a half-remembered urban legend became fodder for the creation of Drunk History, and how his love for absurdity influenced the growth of his character on the hit sitcom New Girl. Listen to Brian’s episode on Jake's podcast "We're Here to Help" - available now wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As hundreds of athletes, actors, musicians, and more descend upon South Lake Tahoe to compete in the American Century Championship this week, Brian revisits some of his favorite moments at and about the tournament. Along with Marcus Allen, Jerome Bettis, Jimmy Roberts, The Miz, and Vince Carter, they talk strokes, wedges, holes-in-one, and bump-and-runs… oh and golf, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp

2024-07-0201:10:38

LA Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp talks about growing up in a legacy football family, starting his career at just 5’4” and 119lbs, and his favorite show: The Office. Try Dodo Coffee at dodocoffee.co and @dodocoffeeco on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tricia Helfer

Tricia Helfer

2024-06-2501:16:34

Current actor and former supermodel Tricia Helfer regales Brian with her epic journey from small town farm to Supermodel of the World, to getting fired from her first-ever acting job, to becoming the Goddess of All Creation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Betsy Beers

Betsy Beers

2024-06-1801:15:421

Brian’s guest today is legendary producer Betsy Beers, the genius behind shows like Scandal, Private Practice, Inventing Anna, Grey’s Anatomy, and many more. While she won’t divulge any spoilers about the new season of Bridgerton (much to Brian’s chagrin), she will recount her days of auditioning badly across America, being brutally honest with fancy people, and 23 years of partnership with Shonda Rhimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Joyelle Nicole Johnson

2024-06-1101:00:481

Joy is all around as Brian hangs out with comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson, who confesses to talking to herself on the streets of New York, advocates for the value of truth in comedy, and looks forward to getting on her Meryl Streep shit as an actor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly AuCoin

Kelly AuCoin

2024-06-0401:14:331

Today Brian is swapping hair care tips for the follicly challenged with actor Kelly AuCoin. The conversation highlights include Kelly's unique upbringing as a Congressman's son, the worst wig of his career, and his process for embodying Dollar Bill Stern on Billions (hint: it's more than just a closely shaved scalp). Listeners can see Kelly in his role as president of the LA Clippers on Hulu's Clipped, premiering this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Pais

Josh Pais

2024-05-2801:13:251

Wearing child-sized headphones, Brian hears from actor’s actor Josh Pais. Apart from his fruitful career in film and television, they go deep about physical acting technique, the theoretical physics of using a toaster oven, and uncovering his story to shed the image of “that guy”. Brian helps him uncover his own story, from being one of the original Ninja Turtles, developing his own method of actor training, and now writing his own book. Josh can be seen starring in A Man in Full, now streaming on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susan Kelechi Watson

Susan Kelechi Watson

2024-05-2101:12:03

Brian’s new friend and former co-star (though they didn’t even know it while voicing Rumble) Susan Kelechi Watson is in the house today, discussing the special coolness that comes from Brooklyn, saying goodbye to This is Us, and finally admitting that she’s bicoastal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Folake Olowofoyeku

Folake Olowofoyeku

2024-05-1448:08

Today Brian sits down with the multi-talented actor and musician Folake Olowofoyeku. She talks about her diverse upbringing in Lagos watching Spanish telenovelas and listening to Irish music, moving to the US as a young student, and bringing it all back around to play a Nigerian woman on Bob Hearts Abishola. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Neustaedter

Alex Neustaedter

2024-05-0701:01:55

Brian's conversation this week is with rising star Alex Neustaedter. The young actor shares details about his experience as a child model, how he avoided the Mickey Mouse Club, getting to know Meg Ryan over a slice of apple pie, and that time he snuck into the Pittsburgh Zoo. Alex can currently be seen in the second season of American Rust, now streaming on Prime Video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin

2024-04-3001:07:18

Brian's guest today is former professional basketball player and Lob City legend, Blake Griffin. The six-time NBA All-Star discusses his youth as a three-sport phenom, how he learned he would be selected as the #1 draft pick by the Clippers, and the excitement and heartbreak of play-off basketball. Plus, Blake details his retirement plans for keeping busy in the world of film and TV production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comments (35)

Farnaz jolfaee

can't wait for the accounting spinoff!!!

Feb 19th
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waytobeap

Might be my favorite episode. My favorite Ricard Kind character was on Scrubs.

Jan 31st
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Timothy Drummond

That's crazy to think how close he came to Green Bay. Think about that alternative universe lol. What a crazy route he had to get to what he became

Aug 19th
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Timothy Drummond

Holy cow. what a roller-coaster to getting her role in Boy meets world. It was meant to be.

Jul 27th
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dp

a thought about the mystery of why so many young kids(preteen and teens) are attracted to the US Office and why so popular now: what do you think? Given the backgrounds of Greg and Paul in animated comedy one can almost envision the characters in the Office as cartoon-like. It's like the reverse of King of the Hill or South Park, where cartoon characters are adult-humanlike. One can imagine the Office characters as an animation. Not in any way to denigrate the performances of professional actors. Just saying I can easily imagine many of the episodes and characters as animation, with voice-overs, very easily. Maybe that "connection" and ease of understanding them, to the characters, their traits, the zany comedy and and subtle humor is probably magnetic to younger kids as it is for us adult fans. why it's timeless?

May 10th
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frunchroom

Great episode, Brian!

Mar 16th
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Josh

This interview is insantly one of my favorites, not only hilarious but great advice!

Feb 2nd
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Timothy Drummond

Yay!! Scrubs and The Office Combined!! lol

Jan 13th
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Randy Lee

Tremendous! While I enjoy the office ladies podcast - Brian's is truly a "deep dive" and a fan's dream podcast!! I can't wait yo listen to them all!! Thanks for the effort! -Randy Lee, Host of Flipping Genius

Dec 9th
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Andrew Hiday

Hard to listen to. Editing was really off :/

Dec 7th
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Dr. Shayan Mirbabaei

Happy Birthday Briaaan 😍😍🌹❤🎉🎊🎁🎀

Nov 29th
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Dr. Shayan Mirbabaei

I'm a huge fan of youu. Brian why don't you do a interview with Kevin Malone?! That would be hillllarious....

Nov 28th
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Michael Scott

I love Ellie Kemper and Erin 🥺 she's so innocent and pure , Thanks for the great interview Brian

Oct 4th
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Kati Merkley

Love it! ❤️

Sep 29th
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Josh

Bluray directors cuts of Office Episodes sounds amazing YES PLEASE.

Sep 8th
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Brandi Vinson Ripple

At 32 minutes it totally skips from one conversation to another. 🥴

Sep 8th
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Matin Teimoori

steve carell is the symbol of comedy

Aug 18th
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Linda Taylor

I'm so glad to know I wasn't the only one who had issues watching Scott's tots.

Aug 3rd
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Barry Morrison

absolutely love this podcast. Listened to about 6 episodes so far and enjoyed hearing them all.

Jun 24th
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Miranda Haun

Love this Podcast! Great interviews with awesome people. Judging by some other comments I may be in the minority here, but I love that some of the longer interviews are being broken up into parts! Hearing the Jenna pt. 2 right after the interview with John was so perfect!

Jun 11th
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