“Jim, do you know where I can find Michael Scott?"

“Oh, I totally don’t know where Michael is, dude. Hey, you want to listen to some records?"

On this week’s episode, Alex and Edwin dive into the early seasons of The Office and the parallels with Indie music culture of the same era. We talk about the bands, episodes, and Office moments that make up that era, and how some of that context feels forgotten since The Office became so popular after those early seasons.

We also talk about some of the music featured in the show and how it feels to look back on other musical eras from the 2026 vantage point. Then we head to the Conference Room where we talk Oscars and share a message from discord!

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This week with Edwin and Alex having too much going on to get schedules on the same page, we are diving into the exclusive Scott's Tots archive to release our March 2021 mailbag episode! Enjoy this blast from the past, and head over to patreon.com/michaelscott to join up and get access to the full archive.

We let the questions post hand out awhile this month, so we got a long one for ya (thatswhatshesaid)!!! As ever, thanks so much for making this community rock. Dinkin flicka. 

Lots going on in this one, including:

- Should Pam have confided in Danny instead of Brian? Couldn't we all use a little more Timothy Olyphant?

- Inappropriate Office reactions IRL

- Did Robert leave his winner/loser list on purpose as a power move?

- What would we have seen at Pam & Jim's reception?

- Office weed strains

- What would an Office Monopoly game look like?

And so much more!

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Alex and Queen of the Discord Kaylah are here to break down Season 50 of Survivor! In a set of extra episodes as the season progresses, we'll be dropping into the feed to react to what's going on in the biggest season of TV's biggest reality show.

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This week we’re answering voicemails! With Edwin traveling this week, he and Alex go through and answer some voicemails from listeners, on topics like baked goods, cold remedies, and more.

Then we close out with a quick update on some of the shows we’re watching! 

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“What are you, a monk?”

“I’m a Sith Lord”

Get into character—this week it’s The Office Dungeons and Dragons! This week we’re joined by her grace, friend of the show and Queen of the Discord Kaylah Higgins. She plays dungeon master for Edwin and Alex during an Office trivia-themed DnD campaign, taking them through a hay man filled with twists, turns, friendly faces, and Creed. They brave the twists and turns of the maze while answering some fun questions. So tune in for a bit of trivia, a lot of laughs, and an extended boss battle with Dwight! 

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“This, my friends, is the master bedroom. Check out the cathedral ceilings, those are like 17 feet high. We have cable readiness right there. I am going to totally pimp this place out." 

Bring some wine glasses and…a person—this week we’re talking about Michael’s Condo! Following in the tradition of our location-specific episodes, we dedicate this week’s show to Michael’s humble abode, bachelor pad, and (according to Dwight) his coffin. We ago through the appearances and evolution of the space, from its empty beginnings to its Dinner Party decor and its final appearance as part of the Michael Scott Paper Company. And naturally we mention all of the plasma screen TVs, hand chairs, and enormous breakfasts along the way. 

Then we head to the Conference Room where we discuss the mockumentary format and give some thoughts on the Super Bowl! 

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“When you use a ridiculous font, no one thinks you have a plan." 

It’s time to cut the pancake—this week we’re talking about Roy’s Wedding! We dedicate this week’s episode to this early entry from season 9, with a focus on the newly-released superfan edition. We talk about all the storylines, including Roy’s AM wedding, Dwight chopping off Nelly’s hand, and Clark being a creep.

And of course we mention all of the Billy Joel songs, chore wheels, and laptop movies that go into this episode. Then we close with an Ordinary Things segment where we discuss going into movies blind, favorite Billy Joel songs, and more!

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"They say everyone outgrows their friends at some point in their lives. Well, I just outgrew them all in the span of three hours."
Look over your resume and put this lead pipe in a sandwich--this week we're talking about Dwight's friends! We dedicate this episode to the unique cast of characters that Dwight calls friends. They come from all walks of life, including an ex-volunteer sheriff's deputy, a former corporate employee that Dwight thinks is a hobbit, and a former student at X-Men school. We discuss each of their profiles, appearances, and characteristics to create the full mosaic of Dwight's friend group.

Then the conversation turns to working with friends, work friends, and other anecdotes from Edwin and Alex's storied work history.

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 bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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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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