The Michael Scott Podcast Company

This week we dive into episodes 2 and 3 of The Paper! We join the staff of TTT as they find stories to fill Ned’s first issue as editor, and then again for a budget meeting and undercover mattress sting. We discuss the storylines and character development and give some impressions after the first 3 episodes. And of course we highlight all of the dogging, old popcorn, and cupcake visionaries that go into these episodes. For the lunch, do you like shellfish, or are you a sausage boy?  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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"That’s right, I remember them asking Phyllis if she wanted to move to Toledo. Ha! Can you imagine? Leave Scranton for Toledo? Make me laugh." After all the wait and anticipation, this week we’re talking about The Paper! We spend the full episode on the pilot episode of the newest series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman that takes us back to Scranton—for just a moment—before moving to Toledo and the staff at the Toledo Truth Teller! We talk about the cast, characters, and potential storylines of this new series, all while a building burns right beside us. Then we head to the Conference Room for where we talk about some Dunder Mifflin memorabilia and discuss songs we’ll always associate with The Office! 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It makes perfect sense that it would happen today, because I just received this in the mail: a thousand business cards with this address and phone number." Here, replenish your fluids—this week we’re talking about Branch Closing! We dedicate this episode to a classic from Season 3 that goes from Scranton to Stamford to David Wallace’s house, all while Jan drives something like 400 miles. We dive into the characters’ reactions and plans for the future after the branch closes, Dwight and Michael’s stakeout, and the fax from the future from future Dwight Jim.  Then (47:20) we head to the Conference Room where we talk about the sneak peek of The Paper! With the debut just a week away we talk about our thoughts and expectations and discuss the news that the show will now be released all at once on Peacock! Cordially, Future MSPC Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/SCOTT #rulapod 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Michael’s condo being on Zillow and—as a surprise replacement segment—Edwin and Alex answer a couple listener questions!  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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 one of our all-time favorite characters.But to kick off the pod, Alex and Edwin take a moment to react to the first trailer for The Paper. We give our first impressions, early predictions, and reactions to seeing Oscar Martinez back on screen. Stay tuned—we’ll be talking a lot more about The Paper once it comes to Peacock on September 4! 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 storylines, including Pam tracking Micheal’s productivity, Stanley’s love for pretzels, and Dwight and Ryan’s sales call. And of course we mention all of the pretzel toppings, Cosby impressions, and Mose cameos that go into this episode.  Then we head to the Conference Room where we talk jock jams and perfect personal pretzels before closing with a classic round of listener-submitted trivia! Look, just get in the coffin.  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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 home cooked meals that make up the film.  Look, I know you don’t want to say it, but it’s clobbering time.  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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 eat potatoes, and more.  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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 babies along the way. It’s another fun chapter in our superhero summer, and we hope you join us! Also, we’re considering changing our name to the Justice Gang. What? I think it sounds cool. 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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, mellow, soulful, and smart for warehouse. And if we know Darryl, it’s gonna be zoppity. Then we head to the Conference Room for a quick rundown of what we’re reading/watching/listening to this summer!  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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 thriller. Then we give out some Dundies and give some closing thoughts before we go back on ice until the next episode! 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 wedding planning that go into their relationship. And of course highlight all of the tuna kisses, kitchen manure, and phone call acapella that goes into that arc. Then we head to the Conference Room (59:41) for a quick check-in on Father’s Day, favorite household chores, and more! Oh, here's that link to Andy & Angela's wedding site. 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 out the episode with another unique listener-submitted trivia. 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's Tots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, house parties, and whipped cream bikinis on the way to the end zone.  Then in the Conference Room we answer a few extra questions from our Scott’s Tots Patreon community about best Beatles songs, greatest athletes, superhero movies, and more! 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the verdant green hellscape that is this version of Seattle.  And then we pivot to The Rehearsal (39:53), Nathan Fielder’s truly one-of-a-kind production that looks at both human nature and aviation safety. We discuss the whole season (all well as we can), covering all of the aviation singing contests, cloned dogs, and Evanescence songs along the way. 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 Swanson in a survival competition, greatest middle school dance songs, and a lot more. And then we close out the episode with the continuation of a fantastic listener-submitted trivia! 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 highlight all of the diversity acroynms, Abraham Lincoln quotes, and tiny champagne bottles that go into this episode. Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss the place of The Office in millennial culture! Do you want to listen to this episode? I think you do, mon. 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Marvel skeptic) about Thunderbolts* and why he should give it a chance before closing out the episode by discussing other things we’re watching and reading. 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 part one of listener-submitted trivia! 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 Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠Discord⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices