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This week we’re breaking down “Suit Warehouse”. Clark brings the office a new espresso machine causing everyone to have way too much caffeine and they get wild. Meanwhile, Darryl goes to Philly to interview for Athlead and Pam tags along. We hear audio clips from the director of this episode and “The Office” cinematographer, Matt Sohn, who shares some fun tidbits about making this episode! Angela breaks down how the Athlead office was made and Jenna points out all the times the carpet had to be replaced on “The Office” set. So it’s time to pay your wig storage bill, celebrate with a mid-range basketball shot and enjoy this episode because YOLO!  Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we’re breaking down Lice. Pam accidentally gives the office lice but allows Meredith to take the blame. Meanwhile, Jim has a business meeting and shoots hoops with his hero Dr. J. Kate Flannery sends in audio clips about Meredith shaving her head and Angela runs into actor Jeff Hatch who played Jim’s limo driver and he shares what it was like to be on the show. Angela also talks about the Scranton bar The Bog, Jenna talks see-through baseball pants and Office Ladies fam, it’s Jenna’s birthday! So keep your hair away from Pam and don’t let her pour you a beer, instead enjoy this episode and b-day celebration!  Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we take a look back on “Scott’s Tots”! The ladies chat with the director of this episode and the man behind the sometimes-fedora-wearing Ryan Howard, B.J. Novak! Often referred to as the “cringiest” episode, B.J. discusses what it was like directing his first “Office” episode, Angela shares a deleted scene where Dwight impersonates Meredith and Jenna shares a real-life Scott’s Tots' success story. So, if you’re a Stanley, you will love this episode. But if you’re a Pam…well, we still think you’ll enjoy this episode even though Michael has done a terrible, terrible thing. It’s just terrible. Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we take a look back on “Murder”! When the office learns Dunder Mifflin might be going bankrupt, Michael tames their nerves with a good ol’ Southern game of “Murder”! Jenna points out Pam is wearing the same outfit two episodes in a row, Angela shares the time she played a murder mystery game at a party hosted by Oscar Nuñez, and of course, the ladies give you all the details behind Tube City. But we’re not going down for this! So back away slowly, run to your car and enjoy this episode. Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we’re breaking down “Dwight’s Christmas”. When the PPC fails to plan a Christmas Party, Dwight takes over bringing Belsnickel and more to the office. Meanwhile Pete teaches Erin about “Die Hard”. Jenna uncovers if “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie, Angela brings in gluhwein made by her husband, Josh, and the ladies chat with our very own Sam Kieffer about his time working on “Office Ladies”. Did we mention it’s our 200th episode? Come celebrate with us!  Check out Sam’s podcast “Enemy in Paris”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enemy-in-paris-an-emily-in-paris-hate-watch/id1720149980 Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we’re breaking down “The Target”. Angela asks Dwight to find her a hitman to take out Oscar for having an affair with the Senator. Meanwhile, some of the Dunder Mifflin employees make an impressive tower out of customer complaint cards. Chris Gethard who played Trevor sends in clips about his experience, along with director of this episode Brent Forrester. Jenna breaks down how the card tower was constructed and Angela reveals in deleted scenes a holiday that was never celebrated on “The Office”. Please enjoy this episode, and remember, you’re not stupid, jazz is stupid!  Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladiesOffice Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week Jenna and Angela sit down with Kelly Cantley, who was the first Assistant Director (A.D.) and legendary leader of “Safety Meetings!” on “The Office” for 8 seasons. Angela shares how Kelly and her are the same size and that helped with costume decisions and more for Angela Martin, Jenna gets to nerd out with Kelly on scheduling and Kelly explains why episodes like “Prince Family Paper” were deceptively tricky episodes to make. This is a wonderful interview, especially for “Office” fans who love to know all the behind-the-scenes info. So be quick like a bunny and enjoy this ep!  Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we’re breaking down “The Whale.” Dunder Mifflin gets a lead that the phone book company is looking for a new paper distributor and Pam must help Dwight close this sale despite his inability to talk to female clients. Meanwhile, Angela and Oscar team up to find out if the Senator is cheating. Thanks to Angela’s deep dive of the phone book, our Mom Detectives go on a case to find out if 411 still exists. Later, Jenna deep dives into shoulder pads and a fan writes in to share all the places Jim could have taken that phone call. So enjoy this episode and maybe Pizza Fridays can come back. Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

This week we’re breaking down “The Boat”. Andy’s father has lost his family’s money and Andy must step up and sell the family boat. Meanwhile Jim, Pam and Nellie prank Dwight in an elaborate fakey radio interview. We hear audio clips from Andrew Santino who played the grumpy sailor on Andy’s boat. Angela shares some fun tongue twisters, Jenna talks about how a group of animals made filming on the boat difficult and the ladies have a conflab about Oscar’s file on Kevin. So don’t worry, Sandra Mick says this episode isn’t toxic. Unless it’s exposed to oxygen, then it’s very toxic. Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladiesOffice Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod

Happy Valentine’s Day! Pack your day bags because we're taking a trip down memory lane and headed to New York! This week we're breaking down Valentine’s Day, and we are joined by the wonderful Andy Buckley (The Office, Veep, Avenue 5). Andy chats with Jenna and Angela about his time as a stock broker, how he got the part of David Wallace, and his surprise to become a recurring character. Then Jenna does a deep dive on Sbarro Pizza, Angela gives us some insider info on 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the ladies ponder the best and worst Valentine's gifts. Finally, we couldn't end this episode without talking about the Faces of Scranton video and Michael running into Devon on the streets of New York. Check out Office Ladies Merch at Podswag: https://www.podswag.com/collections/office-ladies Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestionFollow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod