Michael Scott: The Candy Bag Alts

This week we’re breaking down Blood Drive! Michael throws a Lonely Hearts Club party at the office for Valentine’s Day, hoping the woman he met earlier at the blood drive shows up. Meanwhile Jim, Pam, Phyllis and Bob Vance (of Vance Refrigeration) go on a double date that ends in Phyllis needing to chug a bunch of water. Katie Aselton sends in clips on what it was like to play the mysterious glove women, Jenna does a deep dive on blood drives, and Angela discusses the new controversial trend of solo moons. This episode is so great, it’s going to inspire single people to hop back into the marina and get hit by cupid’s sparrow.  Check out “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6493208-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks  Read more about Solo Moons - “Until Honeymoons Do Us Part”: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/fashion/weddings/until-honeymoon-we-do-part.html  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week on Office Ladies 6.0 (our 300th episode!) Jenna and Angela dive into the Office Candy Bags, spotlighting the one and only Michael Scott. The ladies uncover hilarious alternate jokes, extended scenes, and never-before-heard talking heads written for Steve Carell, revealing just how many comedic gems were left on the cutting room floor. They also share a scrapped episode pitch that would have sent Michael, Dwight, and Andy on an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. Along the way, the ladies answer a fan question about which behind-the-scenes jobs they’d love to have on The Office. So grab your candy bag,  embrace your “interior motive”… and enjoy! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, and Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week we finish breaking down Lecture Circuit. Pam and Michael make a detour to visit Holly at the Dunder Mifflin Utica branch only to encounter her new boyfriend, AJ. Angela Martin sold her engagement ring and bought a fancy cat, Princess Lady, and has to intervene with her other cats to make sure Princess Lady is bonding appropriately. We hear clips from guest star, Rob Huebel, on what it was like to play AJ, Angela gives us a breakdown of the cat licking scene and Jenna reveals who wrote the Holly letter she reads on Michael’s behalf. This episode is so good, you’re gonna ask for more “Office Ladies” at your work birthday, instead of an hour of napping or an hour of TV. After selling her engagement ring from Andy, Angela Martin buys Princess Lady, a fancy cat and gets very involved to make sure Princess Lady is bonding appropriately with her other cats  Friend Zone with Rob Huebel and Paul Sheer: https://www.twitch.tv/friendzone  The Fan Connection: https://www.fanconnectionmovie.com/the-fans  Cat Tongue Pacifier Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_beJnlTeTk   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, we’re taking a look back at our interview with The Office cinematographer and director, Randall Einhorn! Randall discusses what it was like to shoot The Office, direct episodes and the invention of the “pooty scooty.” Afterwards, Jenna and Angela answer more fan questions and go over everything we missed from The Office season three: from Back from Vacation through The Job. We learn about a Spam museum, we hear from Jackie Debatin who played Elizabeth the Stripper, and we discuss some Keanu Reeves crossovers. Enjoy this look back and see you next week! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, and Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week we’re breaking down the first part of Lecture Circuit! To help improve sales across all Dunder Mifflin branches, Michael and Pam travel to different branches and attempt to give lectures. Meanwhile, Jim and Dwight have taken over the Party Planning Committee and do their best to make Kelly happy after forgetting her birthday. The ladies talk precision driving vs fakey driving, Jenna points out suitcase acting and Angela does a deep dive on the candy, Mounds Bars. This ep is so good, you’re going to half-heartedly throw candy in the air and drone, “It is your birthday.”  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, it’s Angela’s birthday! We’re celebrating with a special episode filled with some of Angela’s favorite things: family, friends, and tennis. After  looking back on their unforgettable appearance on Family Feud, the ladies hear from Angela’s tennis friends, who reveal what happens when sweet, thoughtful Angela steps onto the court and becomes someone else entirely. Plus, Angela answers the call sheet questions, sharing stories about her first acting job, her favorite places to travel, and her favorite “midnight” snack.  Along the way, there are birthday donuts, wedding shout-outs, and plenty of laughs. So grab a glazed donut, watch out for Angela’s backhand and enjoy. Happy B-Day Angela! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, and Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week we finish breaking down “Stress Relief”. In a continued effort to relieve the office’s stress, Michael demands a comedic roast of himself; meanwhile Andy, Jim and Pam finish watching the very saucy film, “Mrs. Albert Hannaday”, starring Jack Black, Cloris Leachman and Jessica Alba. Jenna does a deep dive on Cloris Leachman, the ladies share stories of acting on a sitcom vs a single camera comedy, and Angela reveals that Angela Martin’s comedic inspiration is Jeff Foxworthy. “The Office” writer’s assistant, Nate Federman, sends in a clip sharing his cameo experience as the young man Jack Black catches passionately kissing Cloris Leachman. So sit back, relax and get ready to scream, “Boom Roasted”! Check out Rick Overton’s comedy special, “Set List”: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/rick-overtons-set-list/  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, Jenna and Angela take fans behind the scenes of one of the most requested topics from their time on The Office: their trailers. From honey wagons and double bangers to life on location, the ladies share what their dressing rooms were really like, who was the noisiest trailer mate, and how the trailer village became its own little community. They also revisit the special trailer setups that helped them navigate new motherhood while filming the show, and answer a thoughtful fan question about the teachers who changed their lives. So, respect the “do not disturb” sign, listen out for a banjo in the distance… and enjoy! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, and Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week we’re breaking down “Stress Relief”! To kick off this two-part episode, the ladies break down one of the most famous cold opens of “The Office”, featuring clips from Rainn Wilson, Oscar Nuñez, Brian Baumgartner and cinematographer, Randall Einhorn. When Dwight stages a fake fire, Stanley has a heart attack and Michael goes into overdrive to protect Stanley. The ladies reveal how much went into this episode that premiered right after SuperBowl XLIII, which includes Angela walking us through everything that went behind “Save Bandit!”. Jenna points out the use of a montage that was unusual for the show and we rock out to the Bee Gee’s “Stayin’ Alive”, which giving CPR to its beat actually saves lives. So keep away from Michael so you can be stress free and relaxed while you listen to this very epic episode.   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, Jenna and Angela celebrate Best Friends Day with a very special episode all about friendship. Inspired by a heartfelt listener letter, the ladies reflect on the highs and lows of making friends, share some of the best friendship advice they’ve ever received, and talk about the people who have shaped their lives along the way. Then, in collaboration with The Moth, they present three unforgettable true stories about the power of friendship, connection, and community. So call that friend you've been meaning to text, celebrate the people who show up for you, and enjoy!  Find The Moth wherever you get your podcasts.  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, and Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok