This week we’re talking about The Office as classic TV! We talk about the elements that make it stand out and stand the test of time, including the characters, setting, and sensibility. And then we open up the conversation to what makes classic TV and what that means in the era of streaming. 

Then in the Conference Room we talk about the relationships podcasts build with their listeners, while acknowledging how cool it is that our listeners have that kind of relationship with us.

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Jim: Well, I'm gonna to talk to Angela and we're gonna see what we can do about a pie.

Creed: I don't care who you talk to. Just make it happen.

Jim: It will be Angela.

Creed: You tell her it's for Creed. She'll know what that means.

Grab your knife and roll of duct tape—this week we’re talking about Survivor Man! We dive into this episode from season 4 much like Michael dives into the woods for a formative, demanding experience that is done in a very short time frame. We talk about the Michael in the woods and birthday month back at the office, but we also highlight all of the nice cobblers, pants tents, and Fudgie the Whales that make up this episode.

Then we head to the Conference Room for a quick Ordinary Things segment where we discuss good ideas gone bad, outdoor stories, and birthday cakes!

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We will never be happier than we are this week, and we will never be less happy, because we’re talking Dwight K Schrute, Acting Manager! We dive into this season 7 episode that sees Dwight ascends to the managerial role and fully realizes his Bond villain aesthetic. We talk through all the storylines along with the all the extra content in the Superfan edit.

And of course we mention all of the jazz hands, killer fish, and Gabe breakdowns that make up this episode.
Then we head to the Conference Room where we quickly discuss what we’d do if we were anointed the title of Acting Manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton!

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"I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them. Someone should write a song about that."

This week we celebrate the first episode of 2026 with the last episode of our dear friend Sean. And to commemorate that beginning and ending we’re talking about the Finale! We walk through the last episode of The Office, from the gutenpranks to the panel to the wedding and then a final goodbye in the bullpen. And we make sure to highlight all the Japanese business practices, new Stanleys, and hay bales that make up this episode. 

Then we move to one last round of Sean-hosted trivia (1:39:20) with a Christmas themed edition before closing out with a nice audio tribute to our dear friend and co-host! (1:50:02)

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"Christmas is awesome. First of all, you get to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What's better than giving presents? And fourth, getting presents. So, four things. Not bad for one day. It's really the greatest day of all time."

This week is another installment of Casual (Christmas) Thursday! We're back recording in person for the first time in a long time, and we have a fun episode to match. We start with an announcement from Sean about his future on the show before discussing Christmas movies, music, and Office episodes. Then we head to the Conference Room where we finish with a listener-submitted trivia about Christmas Party from season 2!

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"I know people are only this excited to talk to me because of the trial. But, they talk to me for a while, and maybe people realize I have something to say. And then one day, we're just talking."
This week we're taking about Classy Christmas! To celebrate the holiday season we dive into this 2-part episode from season 7 that encompasses snow ball fights, Holly's return, Darryl bringing Jada to the Office party, and more. And of course we highlight all of the homemade comic books, topical political questions, and wigs for every person in the office that go into this episode.
Then we head to the Conference Room to hear Sean's answer for 'The Office ruined _____ for me', which turns into an extended conversation about music and millennial culture.
In the end, the greatest snowball isn't a snowball at all. It's fear. Merry Christmas.

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Get in, the limo seats eight—this week we’re talking about Shareholder Meeting! Alex and Edwin dive into this episode from season 6 that follows Michael’s appearance in front of the shareholders and Ryan’s journey to his closet office. We cover the storylines and plot points from the episode, but also mention all of the twirls (hate the twirl), limo lady moments, and Recyclops appearances along the way. 

Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss an alternative ending for The Office before debuting a new segment called ’The Office ruined ___ for me."

Well it was apple picking day, the perfect end to a perfect day.

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"Roy and I just got back from the Poconos. I get ten vacation days a year, and I try to hold off taking them for as long as possible, and this year I got to the third week in January"
This week we're talking about The Carpet! Alex and Edwin dive into this classic from season 2 with the ferocity of Dwight calling to win that box set. We cover the storylines like Michael moving out to the bullpen, Jim moving back to the annex, and the very beginning of Ryan & Kelly. And of course we mention all of the accumulated voicemails, mysterious allergies, and monkey kidneys that go into this episode.
Then in the Conference Room Sean joins us to answer some listener voicemails! We're way overdue on cleaning up the inbox, so we spend some time talking about things like theme songs, mindful moments, and Michael hitting Meredith with his car.
Hey, what's that word we made up when you have a thing stuck in your shoe? Anyway, I have a thing stuck in my shoe.

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This week - with the boys in the throws of holiday obligations, travel, and work assignments - we dust off a Patreon exclusive mailbag from November 2020! It was a different world, our show wasn't yet two years old, there were no kids in the picture, and The Office was still on Netflix.

We hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving treat (second drink?) and if you want access to the last five years of monthly exclusive mailbag episodes, head on over to patreon.com/michaelscott and join up!

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Darryl: "That's what I've been trying to tell you, Mike. It's serious down there. We do dangerous stuff, man. This is shenanigans, foolishness, Nerf-ball. You live a sweet, little, Nerf-y life. Sittin' on your biscuit. Never havin' to risk it.

Michael: "Okay...what, Nerf isn't cool anymore?"

This week on November Normalcy we're diving into the superfan cut of Safety Training from Season 3! We cover all the bailer jokes, betting wagers, trampoline shenanigans, and Drew-ness from this classic episode that covers all the very serious conditions that office workers face worldwide.

Then in the conference room, with Edwin away on a business trip, Sean and Alex partake in a little Baby Talk to see how the toddlers in their lives are developing.

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