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Jennifer Fisher and Angela Kinsey welcome Jake Lacey, who played Pete on The Office, to the podcast. They discuss how much they love Pete and Aaron's storyline, particularly Jake's performance. They then delve into Jake's journey to The Office, starting with his audition process. Jake shares how he was a fan of the show and was excited to be cast. He describes his unique audition experience, which involved testing on the set with cameras rolling and improvising scenes with Clark Duke. He also reveals that he memorized the first 40 minutes of Die Hard for his scenes in the episode "Dwight's Speech." The conversation then shifts to memorable moments from the show, including the "Work Bus" episode, where Jake reveals that he slid into Angela during a swerve. They also discuss the final season and how Jake felt joining a cast that had been together for eight years. Jake shares his perspective on the show's ending and his thoughts on Pete and Erin's relationship. Finally, they ask Jake the same five questions that were featured on the back of the call sheets for season eight of The Office, including his first entertainment job, whether he speaks any other languages, his favorite place he's been, what he likes to do on the weekends, and his favorite midnight snack.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast hosts, Jennifer Fisher and Angela Kinsey, and their guest, Jake Lacey, who played Pete on The Office. They express their excitement for the interview and their love for Pete and Aaron's storyline.

00:03:22

Jake Lacey's Journey to The Office

This Chapter delves into Jake Lacey's audition process for The Office. He shares his unique experience, which involved testing on the set with cameras rolling and improvising scenes with Clark Duke. He also reveals that he memorized the first 40 minutes of Die Hard for his scenes in the episode "Dwight's Speech."

00:12:45

Memorable Moments from The Office

This Chapter focuses on memorable moments from The Office, including the "Work Bus" episode, where Jake reveals that he slid into Angela during a swerve. They also discuss the final season and how Jake felt joining a cast that had been together for eight years.

00:27:01

Reflecting on The Office

This Chapter explores Jake Lacey's reflections on his time on The Office. He shares his thoughts on the show's ending and his perspective on Pete and Erin's relationship. He also discusses his experience being recognized for his role as Pete.

00:37:40

The Office Call Sheet Questions

This Chapter features a segment where Jake Lacey answers the same five questions that were featured on the back of the call sheets for season eight of The Office. These questions include his first entertainment job, whether he speaks any other languages, his favorite place he's been, what he likes to do on the weekends, and his favorite midnight snack.

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Q&A

• How did Jake Lacey get his job on The Office?

  Jake Lacey auditioned for The Office in New York and then was flown out to LA to test. He describes his unique audition experience, which involved testing on the set with cameras rolling and improvising scenes with Clark Duke.

• What is Jake Lacey's most memorable moment from The Office?

  Jake Lacey shares that he has many memorable moments from The Office, but one that stands out is the "Work Bus" episode, where he slid into Angela during a swerve.

• What was Jake Lacey's experience like joining the cast of The Office in the final season?

  Jake Lacey shares that he was excited to join the cast of The Office in the final season, but he was also aware that the cast had been together for eight years and had a strong bond. He tried to play it cool and not overwhelm them with his fan-ness.

• What are Jake Lacey's thoughts on the ending of The Office?

  Jake Lacey shares his perspective on the show's ending and his thoughts on Pete and Erin's relationship. He believes that they stay close and remain good friends, even though they don't end up together romantically.

• What is Jake Lacey's favorite midnight snack?

  Jake Lacey's favorite midnight snack is cold pizza. He also enjoys frosted mini-wheats, but he admits that he often ends up eating half a bag of cereal at midnight.

• What is Jake Lacey's favorite place he's been?

  Jake Lacey's favorite place he's been is Italy. He also enjoys London, but he acknowledges that it is a very expensive city.

• What is Jake Lacey's first entertainment job?

  Jake Lacey's first entertainment job was in Tom Stoppard's "Kadia" when he was 16 years old. He was working with professional actors and it was his first experience with acting professionally.

• Does Jake Lacey speak any other languages?

  Jake Lacey does not speak any other languages fluently, but he is currently learning Italian. He hopes to be able to speak Italian fluently if he ever moves to Italy.

• What does Jake Lacey like to do on the weekends?

  Jake Lacey enjoys running, especially trail running, when he has the chance. He also enjoys reading for pleasure, but he admits that he doesn't get much time for it with two young children.

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