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“Hey, a margarita-karaoke Christmas party, that sounds like fun!” Grab the microphone, this week we’re taking about karaoke on The Office! We go through all of the karaoke moments on the show, talking about how it allows characters to express themselves and how dangerous it is for Michael to have a microphone. Then we have an Ordinary Things segment based on some listener questions before closing with another round of trivia!  And check out this episode for an exciting announcement about our new Discord! 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Hey Ryan, it’s Jim. You know what? Totally disregard that last voicemail because you obviously have your hands tied. Good luck!" Once again we go to the voicemail bag, answering questions from listeners! We talk about all sorts of Office topics, including underrated episodes, how characters would react after seeing the documentary, Angela and Dwight, and actors that we can’t separate from their Dunder Mifflin character. And we also list our top 5 sitcoms, but not before disagreeing about what qualifies as a sitcom! Then we close with some ‘would you rather’ 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I have been Michael's number two guy for about five years, and we make a great team. Why, we're like one of those classic, famous teams. He's like Mozart and I'm like Mozart's friend. No, I'm like Butch Cassidy, and Michael is like Mozart. You try and hurt Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head, courtesy of Butch Cassidy." This week we draft character pairings on The Office! We talk about friendships, romances, Gabe, and whatever you call the relationship between Dwight and Nate. And each character can only be drafted a few times, so each pick has to count. And as we go we take time to talk about why those pairings are so iconic, hilarious, or just a favorite from the show. And then for the Conference Room we answer trivia submitted by our friends in the MSPC Facebook fan group! 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My resolution? I never want to make Holly cry again. Unless it’s from laughing too hard. Or making love too beautifully." To kick off the new year we focus this episode on Ultimatum from season 7! We look at all the storylines, including the outcome of Holly’s ultimatum to AJ, the Scranton staff’s new year’s resolutions, and Darryl, Dwight, and Andy’s trip to the bookstore and roller rink. And naturally we also highlight all the Knights of the Night, broccoli taste tests, and sweet sixteen ten year reunion parties that go into this epuside. Then in the Conference Room we talk about spirit animals for each of the Office characters and answer some listener-provided trivia before closing with our own resolutions for 2023.  Our goal was to learn a new word every single day. And we must say that it is going immensely. Go to GreenChef.com/scott60 and use code scott60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This is the first Christmas party I am throwing as head of the Party Planning Committee. The theme is “Nights in Morocco”. This isn’t your grandmothers Christmas party. Unless of course she’s from Morocco, in which case it’s very accurate." It looks like we’re going to be here for awhile, so why don’t you make a little plate of hummus for everyone. Little triangles of pita, toasted on both sides, fanned so you can easily can grab them. With Christmas upon us, this week’s episode is all about Moroccan Christmas from Season 5! We cover all of the interventions, Princess Unicorns, and Party Planning Committee drama that goes in to this episode. And of course we cover all of the gift-wrapped desks, orange vod-juice-kas, and sitar music along the way. Then in the Conference Room we do a holiday check in and give out some movie, TV, and podcast recommendations to wrap up the show. And napkins…fanned.  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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"'Michael, how can you appreciate women so much but also dump one of them?' You mean, how can I be so illogical and flighty and unpredictable and emotional? Well, maybe I learned something from women after all" That’s it. Conference room, five minutes. Women’s appreciation. We dedicate this week’s episode to that episode, covering all of the anti-flashing task forces, calorie-free yogurts, and Steamtown Mall visits that go into it. Then in the Conference Room we talk about Spotify Wrapped, including some from our listeners, the listening habits of Office characters, and our own personal years in music.  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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin: This is all for Michael. It turns out his girlfriend was married. Pam: Yeah, and when Michael gets a broken heart, this whole place comes to a halt, so we’re just trying to get out in front of this. Erin: After his last breakup, he ate 40,000 calories in three hours. Bring in Kevin's chili, donuts for Michael’s birthday, and an orange vod-juice-ka, this week we’re talking about food and drink on The Office! We go through the different roles it plays at different times in the series arc and how it’s unique to the show. And of course we highlight all of the pretzel day toppings, ham and cheese sandwiches, and C-shaped bagels that go into this topic. Then in the Conference Room we talk about a lawsuit where a man won the right to be ’no fun’ at work before closing with trivia centered around Bob Vance, Vance refrigeration. Oh, the springtime thinks that it’s the best. And fall time thinks that it’s the best. Cold time has, kind of a strut. And Valentine’s thinks that it’s the best. But gather round, peeps, I’ll tell you the truth. Nothing beats the cookie season, that’s the truth. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Jan on recording] “Michael, it’s Jan. I guess I missed you. I’ll, uh, be there this afternoon for performance reviews. I hope it’s understood that that will be our only topic of discussion. See you soon.” Michael: First impressions? Pam: Uh, just off the top… I think she’ll be here this afternoon. It’s the MSPC, we guess we missed you, so this week we dedicate the episode to listener voicemails! We start by taking some feedback on the Cringe Draft episode, and then we take messages and questions on topics like who Dwight likes in the office, Jim telling Pam about Toby’s goodbye party, the Office in other countries, Steve Carell’s best performances in each season, and a whole lot more. We also get a quick check-in on Edwin’s time in Switzerland and our first-ever live call to the podcast!  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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Michael and Jan seem to be playing their own separate game and it’s called ‘Let’s see how uncomfortable we can make our guests’ and they’re both winning." By popular request, this week we draft cringe moments on The Office! We pick the most uncomfortable and cringeworthy moments that make the show so unique, hilarious, and sometimes hard to watch. We also challenge ourselves to pick some non-Michael moments which adds to the fun and intrigue of this draft. We also talk about Alex’s long boat trip, Ellie Kemper running the New York City marathon, and a lot more! This episode is brought to you by Indeed! Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. That’s why with Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that match your must-have job requirements. Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit indeed.com/SCOTT to start hiring now! 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pam:  "When you’re a kid you assume your parents are soul mates. My kids are gonna be right about that. I guess it also means that sometimes love affairs look different to the people inside them." [Andy is in the background, looks incredulous] This week we talk about one of the most iconic elements of The Office and one of the great romances in TV history—Jim and Pam. We trace their relationship over all 9 seasons, from the pilot to the finale, as they go from will-they-won’t-they to married with children and beyond. And naturally we highlight all of the booze cruises, teapot letters, and French onion chips that make up their relationship. We dedicate the full to this topic, but also touch on other TV romances, comparisons to the BBC Office, and more along the way.  Alright, then it’s a date.  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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“They're making me out to be a Bond villain. I like to think of myself as a brilliant scientist who will stop at nothing to remake the world. Like…not Doctor Moreau someone good. Doctor Frankenstein, Doctor Jekyll, not them. Doctor…" Make no mistake—this week we’re talking about Doomsday from Season 8! We talk about Dwight’s threatening The Office with his accountability booster, Gabe making a move on Val, and Robert going to a club where you either eat squash or play squash. And of course we cover all of the cabbage pies, Michelin man cummerbunds, and new additions to Schrute Farms that make up this episode. Then in the Conference Room we talk about Nellie and her awareness of tacos before wrapping up with trivia.  Sive drafely, pobody’s nerfect. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“At its best it was a toxic political club used to make others feel miserable and left out. At its best it planned parties.” We return to one of the early topics in our podcast run, the Party Planning Committee! The original episode cuts off early, not sure why, but as soon as we figure out where Mose hid the wires we’ll be back up and running. In this week’s episode we talk about the different eras of the PPC, from Angela’s reign to Jim and Dwight’s begrudging birthday party for Kelly. And we make sure to highlight all of the Margarita Karaoke Christmases, foot money, and celebrations of Oscar’s Mexicanity that come from the PPC. Then in the conference room we answer some listener voicemails on Erin learning about Dunder Mifflin history, how many pillows we sleep on at night, and more before closing with another round of trivia. This has been a successful episode description! This episode is sponsored by Indeed! Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/Scott to start hiring now. Need to hire? You need Indeed.  This episode is sponsored by Ethos Life! Go to ethoslife.com/scott to get your FREE life insurance quote today! 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan: Well that’s your opinion and it’s [Kelly’s] opinion, but it’s not my opinion. If you have something bad to say to me, Pam, say it to my face. Pam: Fair enough. Um… I don’t think you’re a very good person. And forgive me, but I feel like I’ve said this to you before: I don’t like you very much. This week’s we look at the relationship between Pam & Ryan! We look at all their interactions, arguments, and clashes throughout the series, including Ryan asking her out, them working together in the Michael Scott Podcast Company, and how SoHo’s mostly lofts, but ok. And naturally we cover all of the thrown-away yogurt lids/Office Olympics medals, grand romantic gestures on horseback, and microwave notes that make up their dynamic on the show. Then in the Conference Room we take some listener voicemails about recreating Jim’s pranks, East coast details in the Office, and more! This episode is sponsored by Ethos Life! Go to ethoslife.com/scott to get your FREE life insurance quote today! 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Darryl said, 'Cool, man.' He called me a cool man." Look up your genealogy on thisisyourfamilytree.com and brush up on your Dothraki, this week we’re talking about Andy’s Ancestry from Season 9! We go over all the storylines from this episode, including Andy’s family past, Darryl’s productivity hacks, and Asian Jim. And we also cover all of the lions in tuxedos, he/she/it throat rips, and Wayne the Rock Johnsons along the way. Then in the Conference Room we take some listener emails and voicemails on our Stare Draft episode, (still) rewatching The Office, and more before closing with another round of trivia!  Whoa! That person has really gotten him or herself into quite a predicament. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Jim’s nice enough. I dont… I don’t know how well he’s fitting in here. He’s always looking at the camera like this. [makes classic ‘Jim' face] What is that?” The look to the camera is one of the most iconic elements of The Office, and this week use the draft format to talk about the best, funniest, most memorable and most cringe-worthy camera stares from the show! Then in the Conference Room we talk about the state of The Office in the pop culture zeitgeist, character insights on Michael and Jim that Larry Wilmore shared on a different podcast, and go through some listener emails.  This episode is sponsored by Indeed! Indeed knows that when you’re doing everything for your company, you can’t afford to overspend on hiring. Visit Indeed.com/Scott to start hiring today! Need to hire? You need Indeed. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If a baby were president, there would be no taxes, there would be no war. There would be no...government, and things could get terrible. It actually, probably – it would be a better screenplay idea than a serious suggestion." It does not matter to us at all whether this podcast is biologically ours. We are going to love it. This week we take a deep dive into Baby Shower from season 5! We talk about all the major storylines with a special focus on how scenes in the newly released Superfan edition change the overall tone and feel of the episode. And of course we also highlight all of the watermelon babies, $1200 strollers, and HR weirdos that make up this episode. Then in the Conference Room Sean shares his pick for the Minor Character draft, we read a message about American references in The Office that might not be familiar to non-American viewers, and then close with a round of listener-submitted trivia!  Who’s Sarah Kayacomesin? This episode is sponsored by Ethos Life! Go to ethos life.com/SCOTT to get your FREE life insurance quote today! 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This morning the phone guy comes in, and he shows Michael that the phones have a PA function. And then he just left." Sean is out this week, so there’s not the usual balance between 'sane' and ‘others’. Toby has mentally checked out since June. It’s a very dangerous time. The coalition for reason is extremely weak. And as a result Alex and Edwin get together to draft some favorite minor/one-episode characters! We talk about how they impact some of the most memorable and hilarious moments from the show and make a splash even with a brief appearance. Then we return to the archives and replay a classic episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael: "Jan! To what do I owe this pleasure?" Jan: "I am returning your many calls." Once again we dedicate this week’s episode to answering listener voicemails! This week it’s a Great Scott production in two acts, with Sean and Edwin kicking off the first half and then Alex and Edwin finishing part two. We cover everything from Michael as a dad to Office themed candles and a whole lot more. Then we close out the show by discussing the new chili cookbook from Brian Baumgartner! The trick is to undercook the onions.  This is episode is sponsored by Indeed! Start hiring now with a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SCOTT 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You know, a lot of people say if you dig long enough and hard enough you will get to China, and that may be the true, but what they don’t tell you is that if you dig long enough and hard enough in a conversation, you get to a friend" Start your morning right with a blast of blueberry, or try plain—this week we’re talking about China from Season 7! We talk about Michael and Oscar’s meeting of the minds, Dwight and Pam squaring off about Dwight’s draconian building updates, and Nate replying the toilet paper. And naturally we cover all of the roach exterminator banners, six week antacids, and non-existent buildings that make up this episode. Then in the Conference Room we talk about a new movie that is the directorial debut of B.J. Novak before going to an Ordinary Things segment where we talk about our own MSPC group chat. And we round out the episode with a baby-themed edition of listener-submitted trivia.  Twenty minutes a day, all feet, no hands and we’ll have the pedi-dexterity of a chimp, and you’ll be sitting there like an idiot. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Welcome, everybody! My name is Andy and this is my other brother Darryl." [no one laughs] "What? No Newhart fans? Ok…Darryl, how do we usually kick these things off?" This week we take a look at the friendship between Andy and Darryl! We look at their relationship over the course of the show, their musical collaborations, and how they pick each other up during difficult times. And naturally we cover all of the crazy pigeon action, closets full of me's, and exploding printers that go into their dynamic. Then in the conference room we talk about a new Office Lego set and Peacock giving away some Office memorabilia.  Look, all we know is that if we were a girl, and we had to choose between the tall dude who loved Asia, and the you looking dude who loves sweaters and wearing sweaters, we'd choose you. And we’d blow your mind. 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 Season 2 of our Ted Lasso podcast Biscuits with the Boss available to our Patrons. On top of that, a portion of all show proceeds are donated every month to organizations that help fund education opportunities for minority students. Help us serve the mission that Michael Scott could not. You can also rep our show with some merch! Head over to mspcstore.com and get your hands on some nifty gifties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices