Office Ladies

The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you. Each week Jenna and Angela will break down an episode of The Office and give exclusive behind the scene stories that only two people who were there, can tell you.

Comedy
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A Look Back on Sabre
This week we’re taking a look back on “Sabre” and the director of this ep, John Krasinski, sends in clips to share what it was like directing this very big episode. Dunder Mifflin has been acquired by the printer company, Sabre, and its CEO is the very powerful, no nonsense Jo Bennett played by Kathy Bates. This is also the episode that introduces Gabe Lewis played by Zach Woods! Angela talks about a “Save David Wallace” fan campaign, Jenna gives us everything we want to know about those special prop scissors used in the cold open and the ladies share the real life inspiration behind that “bathroom moment” when Jim and Pam tour a local daycare. So have you ever tasted a rainbow? Because we think this episode might remind you of just that.   Check out Yaki Margulies on Twitter/Instagram @yakimargulies   Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod
102 min
127
Fundraiser
This week is “Fundraiser”. The office attends a fundraiser hosted by Angela’s husband, State Senator Robert Lipton. Andy crashes it and ends up stress adopting 12 dogs, and Dwight “wins” the auction. Jenna shares how the Dwight storyline was based on a true story, Angela gives reasons why “Life is Downton Abbey” and the ladies wonder how game show prizes get delivered. So have Nellie buy you tacos and enjoy this episode!
63 min
128
Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon
This week is “Angry Andy”. Andy has returned to Dunder Mifflin only to discover he’s been usurped by Nellie. Meanwhile Ryan tries to win back Kelly who’s fallen in love with Pam and Jim’s pediatrician, Ravi. And the ladies talk with director and editor Claire Scanlon! “Angry Andy” was Claire’s first time directing an episode of TV and she shares what the experience was like, plus what editing for “The Office” was like. The ladies also talk about “The Office” fan fiction which includes a romance between an unlikely pair, Angela points out a deleted scene that involved Dunder Mifflin team jerseys, and Jenna deep dives “importance”. So enjoy this ep, Jim might even buy you a hot chocolate.
77 min
129
Welcome Party
This week is “Welcome Party”. The Dunder Mifflin employees reluctantly throw a welcome party for Nellie. Meanwhile, Andy ungraciously breaks up with Jessica. “Office Ladies” fans go crazy over Nellie’s shoebox, the ladies share their warm up songs, Jenna points out the moment Jessica lost her a little, and get ready, because Angela reads from her travel journal! So whether you know if Stanley has a mustache or not, you can enjoy this episode. (But he does, right?)   Check out Brett Gelman’s Performance of “One Thousand Cats”: https://www.theverge.com/2015/5/18/8621559/mad-men-hippie-brett-gelman-1000-cats    Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod
79 min
130
Get the Girl
This week is “Get the Girl”. Andy disappears from the office to confess his love to Erin and bring her back to Scranton. Nellie seizes this opportunity and takes over as manager. The ladies learn the technical term for “fishing line”, Angela gives out a “Worst Green Screen Award” and Jenna stumbles upon another soapbox moment. So sit back and enjoy this episode, it’s better than a trip to DisneyTown.   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
70 min
131
Last Day in Florida
This week is “Last Day in Florida”. Robert California reveals that he plans to tank the Sabre store that Nellie, Dwight and the rest of the Tallahassee team worked so hard on. Upon the insistence of Pam, Jim does his best to save Dwight from getting fired. Meanwhile Erin tells Andy she won’t be returning to Scranton. The ladies discover they both deep dived Girl Scout Cookies, the team clears the air about Angela thinking “lol” means “lots of laughs”, and Jenna brings in a taste/smell game. So tackle anyone that tries to prevent you from listening to this ep and enjoy!   Check out World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
74 min
132
Dear Office Ladies
This week it’s "Dear Office Ladies"! Jenna and Angela are answering workplace advice questions from listeners. This includes tips to nail an interview, deal with a supervisor who takes personal calls on speaker phone and how to be the coolest person in the office using sauce packets. So sit back, relax and see if your office is as wild as Creed hanging out in the women’s bathroom.   Theme Song by Jordan Duffy Insta: @JordanKDuffy Website: www.JordanDuffyMusic.com   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
43 min
133
Test the Store
This week is “Test the Store”. Dwight continues to try to impress Nellie and must depend on Jim for an epic Sabre store opening. Meanwhile Andy and Pam get harassed in the parking lot by some kids. The ladies tell some baby shoe stories, Angela has an update to Jenna’s coconut water share and Jenna wonders how quickly a bruise appears if you get punched in the face. This is a fun episode so enjoy it while you practice your sign spinning skills!    This American Life Tig Notaro Interview: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/476/transcript    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
67 min
134
After Hours
This week is “After Hours”. In Florida, Dwight and Packer compete to impress Nelly for the Vice President position, while Jim gets unwanted attention from Cathy. Back in the office, Andy has the rest of the staff stay late which leads to Darryl getting confronted by Val’s boyfriend (Jerry Minor). Jenna shares how she discovered she loves to wear the color gold, Angela reveals some of her favorite cheeses, and the ladies give you the inside scoop on how Mom Detectives sneak around. So enjoy this ep because it is ….. Un-be-lieve-a-ble!    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
86 min
135
A Look Back on Double Date
This week we’re taking a look back on “Double Date”. To celebrate Helene’s birthday, Michael treats Jim, Pam and Helene to lunch, and of course, it ends up being a very cringey disaster. Meanwhile Dwight and Andy struggle to outdo each other in nice favors. Angela reads from her personal journal about her first New York bagel experience, Jenna shares a story about joining what she thought was an international Spice Girls group and of course, the ladies break down Pam hitting Michael. ‘Cuz just like this episode, the power comes from the back foot. So put your hands in your pockets and enjoy!   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies
70 min
136
Tallahassee
This week is “Tallahassee”. Dwight tries to impress Sabre’s special projects president (Catherine Tate) while dealing with appendicitis. Meanwhile, Andy finds his true calling as a receptionist. Talk of open wounds makes Jenna queasy, Angela shares some fun Tallahassee facts and the ladies also receive some fan mail that saves them a deep dive on appendicitis symptoms. So listen to this episode fast and leave a sexy corpse!    An Evening with Office Ladies at Toronto’s Just For Laughs: https://toronto.hahaha.com/en/shows/evening-office-ladies    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
67 min
137
Special Project
This week is “Special Project”. Dwight is tasked to go to Tallahassee for a work assignment and both he and Andy must choose which Dunder Mifflin employees will go with him. Also, Pam has returned from maternity leave! Jenna looks into some animal facts, Angela shares a sweet “lol” story and the ladies have a bff basket moment. So be like Florida Stanley and smile because this is another great episode!    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
59 min
138
Jury Duty
This week is “Jury Duty”. Jim gets quickly dismissed from jury duty but decides to take a few days off to help Pam at home. When Dwight finds out, he tries to turn the office against Jim. Jenna researches the tri-fold tongue, Angela discusses “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon'' and the ladies document a best friend moment. This episode is great, which is good because usually I’m a burrito guy. But if you won’t tell, I won’t. Wink wink.    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
67 min
139
Pool Party
This week’s episode is “Pool Party”. Robert California invites the office to a pool party at his fancy home he’s about to sell. Angela shares how to repurpose an empty box wine bag, Jenna shares a story about the 2011 World Series and the ladies discuss a wedding ring superstition. So you can try to leave this party early but we think you’re gonna end up having a pretty great time. Enjoy!    *This episode was recorded May 31, 2023.   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
64 min
140
A Look Back on Michael’s Birthday
This week we take a look back on “Michael’s Birthday”. Michael is full of excitement and tantrums to celebrate his bday at the office. Angela talks skating, Jenna describes a wild present she received from her mom and we have some original PPC moments. Enjoy! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies
68 min
141
A Look Back on The Carpet
This week we take a look back on “The Carpet”. Michael discovers a repulsive substance on his office carpet that pushes him to work in the bullpen with the rest of the Dunder Mifflin employees. Angela gets a little edgy talking about the TV Show “Fear Factor,” Jenna does a deep dive on Rock 107 and you know we got plenty of sass. Enjoy!    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
47 min
142
Trivia
This week’s episode is “Trivia”. Andy finds out about Oscar’s Trivia Night and gets the office to crash it in hopes of winning the grand prize. Meanwhile Dwight goes to Sabre headquarters in hopes of moving up the corporate ladder but gets stalled by Gabe. Angela’s friend Brian Gattas sends in an audio clip, Jenna breaks down the Hydrox cookie and the Office Ladies team plays a round of trivia. So put down your copy of John Steinbeck’s “The California Raisins” and enjoy this episode!     *This episode was recorded July 7th, 2023.     Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion    Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod   Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
63 min
143
Christmas Wishes with Ameenah Kaplan
This week’s episode is “Christmas Wishes” and the ladies chat with Ameenah Kaplan who played Val. Determined to make this the best holiday party at Dunder Mifflin, Andy tries to make everyone’s Christmas wishes come true. Erin deals with meeting Andy’s new girlfriend, Jessica, and Val shows up overdressed to the holiday party thanks to Darryl. Ameenah talks about being a professional drummer, Angela loves when people go all out in a holiday party outfit and Jenna shares some porcupine facts. So walk up to this episode laughing and you’ll fit right in.   *This episode was recorded May 26th, 2023.   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
75 min
144
Mrs. California
This week’s episode is “Mrs. California”. Robert California’s wife (played by Maura Tierney) wants a job at Dunder Mifflin and Robert doesn't, which causes Andy to be stuck in the middle of the two. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a “Gym for Muscles,” Angela can’t get people’s names right, Jenna breaks down the origins of the term “Mrs” and the custom of women taking their husband’s last name, and Mom Detectives solve “The Case of the Windowless Building”. This episode is so great that it’s on par with Lejon Brames!   *This episode was recorded May 19th, 2023.   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
57 min
145
Gettysburg
This week we’re breaking down “Gettysburg”. Andy tries to motivate the staff by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg Park. Those who stayed behind end up having to present the company’s next big idea to Robert California. Jenna reveals something that unexpectedly happened to Meredith’s van during the shooting of this episode, Angela reads a letter from an actual soldier who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg, and the ladies learn what “DM Does GB” on the pink hats mean. So fake going into labor so you can enjoy this ep!    Letters Writer by Battle of Gettysburg Soldiers: https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/mssc/cwletters/index.html    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
49 min
146
Pam’s Replacement
This week we’re breaking down “Pam’s Replacement”. Pam is getting ready to go on maternity leave but starts to feel insecure that Jim may be attracted to her temp replacement Cathy, played by Lindsey Broad. In the warehouse, Robert California discovers Andy, Darryl and Kevin’s band, Kevin and the Zits, and takes over. Jenna shares a scene she could not get through with Mindy and Rainn and Mindy Kaling sends in a clip about it too. Angela points out Steve Moore, the Mad Drummer, who replaces Kevin on drums, and Rainn Wilson sends in a clip about Dwight grabbing Jim’s crotch. There’s a lot happening in this episode so enjoy it before Creed figures out where he got that long triangle.    Submit a workplace advice question to “Dear Office Ladies”:  https://officeladies.com/dear-office-ladies    Check out Steve Moore, The Mad Drummer: themaddrummer.com    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
64 min
147
Doomsday
This week we’re breaking down “Doomsday”. To minimize office mistakes, Dwight sets up a tracker that if the office makes three mistakes, an email will automatically be sent to Robert California telling him what the office really thinks of him and it’s not good. The office struggles to get Dwight to remove this tracker before it’s too late. Jenna connected with the writer of this episode, Danny Chun, who explains how the writers used this season to figure out what fans responded to best post-Michael. Angela shares some questionable date ideas and sound engineer Sam deals with the hiccups. So please enjoy this episode, and remember to sive drafely because pobody’s nerfect.    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
56 min
148
A Look Back on Koi Pond
It’s summer break so why not remember when Michael fell in a koi pond? Writers Warren Lieberstein and Halsted Sullivan sent in audio clips about the inspiration behind this episode and our audio engineer, Sam, soundscaped it! Angela discusses her squirrel eating performance, Jenna reminisces on spending the day shooting with Ed Helms for their cold sales call storyline and the ladies break down everything behind shooting the koi pond incident. This ep is so good you won’t even have time to wonder why Ryan is rocking a new look. (He wouldn’t tell you why anyways.)   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
75 min
149
A Look Back on Fun Run Pt. 1
We’re on summer break so we’re taking a look back on “Fun Run”. To kick off this two part episode we are joined by the hilarious Kate Flannery. Kate shares her memories from this episode, her time on The Office playing Meredith, and gives us insight into what it was like to do most of her own stunts. Then we answer fan questions about Pam's questionable internet search, the changes to her hair and wardrobe, and of course we chat about what is going on with Jim and Pam. Finally, Angela shares how she prepared for that emotional scene when her character learns about the death of Sprinkles, and Jenna tells us everything we need to know about rabies. We hope you love the unpredictable good times this podcast offers. Follow Kate Flannery on Instagram: @therealkateflannery Support Philabundance here https://www.philabundance.org/ Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies
84 min
150
Spooked
This week we’re breaking down “Spooked”. Erin feels the pressure to put on a spectacular, spooky Halloween party and Robert California brings his son to work who seems to have an incredible power over Dwight. Angela breaks down what Halloween costumes all the characters are wearing including Darryl, Jim, and Kevin who are dressed as Miami Heat players which feels topical despite being a Halloween episode in June. Jenna does a deep dive on candy corn, which leads to uncovering how many bugs the average person eats in a year and the Office Ladies team share if they believe in ghosts or not. So Robert’s son Bert needs your computer to check a hurricane so why don’t you enjoy this spooky episode of “Office Ladies”?    Watch the 2011 Emmys Opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDJpTSQc6wc  Scranton’s Haunted Banshee Bar, now AV Restaurant: https://av-restaurant.com    Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies 
60 min