The Offive: We need to talk about THE OFFICE

S4E18: Goodbye Toby (It's been nice...) Aug 21, 2023

In THIS episode, Toby's goin' away (cya!) and Phyllis takes her shot at organizing a big ol' party. New HR rep Holly arrives and Michael falls in love with her, like, almost immediately. Jim seems to plan on proposing to Pam but then he doesn't....aww, why not? Nathan and Addie talk about it and you get to listen to them if you want, because the room was bugged! Enjoy

S4E17: Job Fair (Desperate times call for Justin Polznik) Apr 15, 2022

This week on The Offive, we talk about the job fair, the golf game, and the big employee walkout!

S4E16: Did I Stutter (Please don't use this idiom anymore) Jul 19, 2021

In this episode of The Office, Stanley is no longer subordinate, instead he's insubordinate! Michael hands this in a firm, direct, and professional way....like always. Nathan and Addie are here to talk you through it. It's going to be ok.

S4E15: Night Out (Parking lot policy) Mar 24, 2021

Hey! What's up? Offive podcast here. Not much time. We talk about the Office. We talk about Michael, Dwight, Ryan, and Troy's night out (good thing Troy was there or they may have had a curse of 3 lol). We talk about Jim's parking lot prison dilemma and whether it's all his fault or not (it's not) and whether he's actually a great guy in this episode (also not). Is it a great episode? I drank too much coffee. Aghhhh!!!

S4E14: Chair Model (ft. Chair Model) Feb 24, 2021

In this episode of The Office (and The Offive), Michael falls in love with a photograph, and tries to fall in love with various note cards. Kevin and Andy meet with the Five Families to discuss a "parking situation" and Jim and Pam joke about making a serious commitment, but it's cool. Addie and Nathan talk about it all, as always.

To listen to the band CHAIR MODEL and their featured song "Coconut," search for them on Spotify or go to this link

S4E13: Dinner Party (snip snap snip SNAP) Jan 28, 2021

We're back (again), to break down what may or may not be the greatest episode of The Office. It takes place at a dinner party and it's called Dinner Party. It's exciting to play games like Celebrity and it's fun to watch the end of Michael and Jan's relationship. Thanks for listening, you lovely person you.

S4E12: The Deposition (Hiatus from our hiatus) Nov 25, 2020

In this episode of THE OFFICE, Michael and Jan battle against corporate in New York City while Pam and Kelly root for their respective boyfriends as they play ping pong at the office. That's pretty much it. We're back from our other podcast The Sex and the City The Podcast to do this episode, and then we'll finish the season...soon. Thanks for listening!!

S4EB:ad news, everyone Aug 17, 2020

Well, we're getting a little burned out so we need to take a break, go on sabbatical, blowing dodge, whatever you call it, we're running away from our problems. Feel free to join us over at The Sex and The City The Podcast (https://anchor.fm/the-sex-and-the-city-the-podcast) for season 1 of that show, at which point we're planning on coming back to wrap up season 4 of the Office. Take care until then!

S4E11: Survivor Man (Les Stroud, more Michael) Jul 27, 2020

Dwight takes Michael out to the woods so he can pretend to be a Survivorman, man. Jim decides that one is better than three, but then everyone in THE OFFICE tells him that's actually NOT the case. This episode is sponsored by Nature's Best Mushrooms. Delicious, and definitely not poison. Enjoy!

BACKDOOR PILOT: The Sex and The City The Podcast Jul 12, 2020

In this episode, it's OOPS, ALL SEX AND THE CITY!

This is the pilot for our new podcast about Sex and the City and we're talking about the pilot. Subscribe to that feed if you like it.

https://anchor.fm/the-sex-and-the-city-the-podcast

If not, we'll be back soon!

S4E10: Branch Wars (This is a long drive for someone with nothing to Filipelli) Jun 29, 2020

Well, Stanley's out of here and we'll miss him greatly, but maybe we can replace him with a better salesperson, someone who reminds us of him, or am industrial copier from Utica. Only time will tell on this episode of THE OFFICE. Also, sorry the sound quality isn't great on this episode. I'll be better next time I think!

S4E9: Local Ad (just a single episode, whew) Jun 14, 2020

Even the podcast co-hosts are getting in on the creativity as we cover this episode of The Office. Michael Scott sets out to prove he can just be as creative as those Mad Men wearing their jackets with t shirts on underneath. I can tell your time is valuable, so I won't waste your time with more of this nonsense. Thanks for listening!

S4E8: PART TWO of Money (bankruptcy) May 25, 2020

Hey hey hey! We wrap up our two-part coverage of The Office episode "Money" by talking about characters and the finer things. We also rate the episode, give our Dundie awards out and read a few reviews. It's quite pleasant, in my opinion.

S4E7: Money (Part One - weeknight overnights) May 11, 2020

In this episode of The Office Michael has a second job due to monkey problems and Jim/Pam go to Dwight's BnB. The Offive talks about it all, like we usually do. We split this one into two episodes, apologies for the sub-par audio quality, we're getting equipment to make it better next time! RIP Vikram actor Ranjit Chowdhry, who passed away after recording this episode (1955-2020).

S4E6: PART TWO of Launch Party May 07, 2020

We wrap up our coverage of the double episode of The Office called Launch Party by talking about characters, giving out our Dundies, and rating the episode! That's about it. What more do you want from this description?

S4E5: Launch Party (part one - Lunch Party) Apr 13, 2020

It's another double episode so again we're covering the ENTIRE Launch Party episode of The Office in our own two part episode. In this one we talk about the trivia, fashion, cold open, and (probably) other things. We'll finish talking about Launch Party next episode. Stay safe, everybody!

S4E4: PART TWO of Dunder Mifflin Infinity Mar 30, 2020

Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute set out to show that gift baskets are better than websites. As you can tell, this podcast is being hosted from a gift basket, so........

S4E3: Dunder Mifflin Infinity (part one - mifflinfinity) Mar 16, 2020

In the first part of the double-episode Dunder Mifflin Infinity, The Office gets into the mood to go online and buy some paper doncha know? Stuff happens and we talk about it! Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute and any other The Office tags that might need to be searched are also there.

Season 3 RECAP w/ Robin of Toy Story Minute podcast Mar 05, 2020

In this VERY special episode we look back at Season 3 of THE OFFICE with Robin Garcia of the Toy Story Minute podcast. Here's a link to that podcast if you'd like to hear more: http://www.duelinggenre.com/category/podcasts/toy-story-minute/

S4E2: Fun Run (Part twoooooooooooo) Feb 18, 2020

Let's all continue running while we cure rabies (a disease that's already been cured) for the cure! It's the wrap-up of this episode of THE OFFICE...enjoy!

S4E1: Fun Run (Part 1 of 2) Feb 03, 2020

Fun Run is a double long episode of The Office, and on the re-runs they would often split it into TWO episodes. So we made a really long episode of the Offive and decided to split it into 2 episodes as well. Hope you like it!

S3E24: The Job (boob or corporate?) Jan 19, 2020

It's the Season 3 finale! Jim and Karen and Michael and Ryan (!) go to New York, New York, New York to interview for a brand new job at Dunder Mifflin corporate offices (surprise, it's Jan's job...she's erratic). Fun and hilarity follow in this DOUBLE episode. Enjoy!

BONUS: New Year Update (where were we?) Jan 07, 2020

The podcast isn't over! See? Here's an episode to prove it (kind of).

S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is...) Jan 02, 2020

On THIS episode Addie and Nathan try their best to appreciate women while also discussing associated things like safe words, the Wizard of Oz, 6-month anniversaries, and podcast reviews that don't appreciate women. Also, stuff happens on The Office, that show, ya know?

S3E23: Beach Games (The Aristocrats!) Dec 09, 2019

Beach Day is upon us! Funtivities! Management parables! No Toby! Pammy's getting what she wants!

S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is duplicate) Dec 09, 2019

We're re-uploading this episode because the old one REFUSES to show up on Spotify, Hopefully it works. The NEW episode will be out today so don't worry about that.

S3E21: Product Recall (Jim found some really good deals.) Nov 04, 2019

In this episode of "The Office," Creed may have been responsible for the big watermark, but everyone's pitching in to help out. Jim finds out Andy committed a felony with his high school-aged girlfriend, but luckily not the one you might think. Nathan and Addie talk about it all on the Offive!

S3E20: Safety Training (a fancy word for feeling 'bummed out') Oct 21, 2019

Boy howdy, in this episode it's Michael vs Darryl in a who-has-the-most-dangerous-working-environment COMPETITION. Michael, Dwight, and Andy set out to prove that depression is SCARIER than a baler...or at the very least, more depressing. Enjoy!

S319: The Negotiation (pants without pockets and other MISSteries) Oct 07, 2019

Michael can't give Darryl a raise because Michael doesn't make enough to buy his clothes off a rack instead of from a bin. Jim tries to do something nice for Dwight. There's also something that happens with Roy...but I can't remember what it is right now. Addie and Nathan talk about it all and more, enjoy!

S3E18: Cocktails (let's start with the bannisters) Sep 23, 2019

Michael, Jim, Karen, Dwight, and Jan all go to a cocktail party at the CFO's house. The office leaves early to hit up Poor Richard's Pub to hang out, drink, and get craaaaaazy. Ya know? Listen to Addie and Nathan talk about it, ya know?

S3E17 Business School (Joss Whedon's finest hour) Sep 02, 2019

In this episode of The Office: Michael gives a lecture(?), a bat terrorizes the office, and Pam is in an art show. It's pretty good. Nathan and Addie talk about it. I think you'll like it.

S3E16: Phyllis' Wedding (Lappin-Vance, Vance Refrigeration) Aug 19, 2019

In this episode of The Office, Michael gets to be in Phyllis' wedding and oh boy is he excited! When it turns out he's not really needed, Michael takes it all in stride and enjoys the wedding anyway...jk. Enjoy!

S3E15: Ben Franklin (two Office Ladies and one Office Guy) Aug 05, 2019

On this episode, we're joined by Laura to talk about Ben Franklin, the stripper, back hugs, erotic shops, hair dye, and more!

S3E14: The Return (Traveling Salespeople pt.2) Jul 15, 2019

On this episode we talk about a single episode of The Office (U.S. version). Can you believe it? Can you believe that?! They say seeing is believing, but WE say HEARING is believing...I forget what I was talking about. Enjoy!

S3E13: Traveling Salesmen (the opposite of Motivational Interviewing) Jun 25, 2019

Your friends Addie and Nathan are here to talk about this episode of The Office. You know, the one where the salesPEOPLE go out to sell in pairs - and then Dwight ends up quitting? On the DVD this is a two-parter with The Return, but not according to Netflix. Enjoy! NOTE: the 'sponsers' on this episode didn't pay us anything. We were just kidding around.

S3E12: Back from Vacation (No shirt, Sherlock) Jun 04, 2019

Michael comes back from Jamaica but everyone figures out who he went with because...of course they did. Addie talk about Jan, Michael, and the Jim love triangle!

S2E20: Drug Testing (Nice work there, Hardy Boys) May 20, 2019

This week, Addie and Nathan get high on The Office (or is it clove cigarettes?) while recapping and analyzing the episode Drug Testing. What are Dwight and Jim getting out of their respective relationships? We try to find out but alas, we don't have enough traffic cones to do so.

S3E10: A Benihana Xmas (the tallest guy in music) May 20, 2019

Ho ho ho! In this very merry episode of The Offive, we talk about A Benihana Christmas! That means geese, songs, knives, sweaters, etc.! Please please please enjoy, won't you?

S3E9: The Convict (reformed criminal) May 07, 2019

Uh oh, ya'll! It turns out that new worker Martin was a dirty, no-good (white collar) criminal! Don't worry though, he's all better now. Hopefully Michael doesn't screw this one up!

S3E8: The Merger (Feud fight!) Apr 22, 2019

The branches are merging, but it's not the beautiful marriage you might imagine...it's more like when mom moved in with Jeff. Anyway, its a super packed episode covering a tale of two cities: Stamford and Scranton. Enjoy!

S3E8: Sex and the City ("The Big Time") Apr 01, 2019

April Fools'! Mr. Big re-appears in Carrie's life; Miranda's had enough of Steve's childlike behavior; Samantha gets a lame new neighbor while she waits for Aunt Flo; Charolotte and Trey keep telling the same story but hey, they seem happy! Addie and Nathan join you at our regularly scheduleg time to talk about the show we always talk about. No funny business here, so just enjoy!

S3E7: Branch Closing (Fax hate) Mar 25, 2019

It's a super-sized episode of The Office so we upgraded THIS episode of The Offive for no upcharge. The branch is closing and no one can stop it....or CAN they? You'll find out in this episode.

S3E6: Diwali (Taxicab confessions) Mar 11, 2019

In this episode, Michael learns the true meaning of Diwali, and even more about love. So alike. So alike. Nathan and Addie also talk about whether Karen did the right thing bu staying sober.

S3E5: The Initiation (Pretzel day!) Mar 04, 2019

Ryan almost gets recruited into the Dwight Army of Champions, but it doesn't totally work out for him...because he misses Pretzel Day! Nathan and Addie talk about this episode of The Office, so if you'd like to hear that, just tap your finger on the part of the screen that allows you to listen to this.

S3E4: Grief Counseling (Bird Box!) Feb 18, 2019

Jim and Karen go on one of their classic adventures - they try to find Herr's Salt and Vinegar chips, mostly without leaving the office. Meanwhile. Michael's old boss died, so he can't be on the show again. No one seems to care much about that boss, but do YOU?!

S3E3: The Coup (Dwight sure knows a lot about women's clothing) Feb 07, 2019

So it turns out Dwight may not be as loyal as we thought! He tries to take over the branch via a secret coup, and it actually goes much better than those usually do...but it doesn't work at all. Addie and Nathan have a drink and talk about it. Enjoy!

S3E2: The Convention (You've got a date with mansplaining!) Jan 21, 2019

The managers and ARMs (plus Jan) take the slow train to Philly for a supplier convention to make new business connections and friends. The 800 lb gorilla in the room turns out to be Michael's party attendance...or possibly Dwight and Angela's relationship. Enjoy!

S3E1: Gay Witch Hunt (Toby should have known better) Jan 14, 2019

In this season 3 premier, Addie and Nathan talk about Gay Witch Hunt and answer the pressing questions: Is Michael a bad man or just ignorant? What's the real name of Queer as F*&@? Is Roy good/hot now? Why did Pam call off her wedding and where the hell is Jim?!

S2E22: Casino Night (Who killed Texas Hold 'Em?) Dec 03, 2018

It's the season 2 finale! Michael gets no girls, then two girls, then one girl. Meanwhile, Roy and Jim have to SHARE a romantic interest! We get some returning characters and an all-around great episode. Listen to Addie and Nathan talk about it all...see you next season!

S2E21: Conflict Resolution w/ Logan (win win win) Nov 19, 2018

Michael hears Oscar complaining about Angela and decides to see if he can solve all the underlying conflicts in the office, SPOILER: He can't. Addie, Nathan and special guest Logan talk about it all, including the hopeless looks in Jim and Pam's eyes.

S2E19: Michaels birthday (When is Eva Long's birthday?) Oct 25, 2018

In this episode of The office it's kind of a good news/bad news situation. Good news is it's Michael's birthday! That ought to be fun! Bad news is Kevin might have cancer...this news is so negative. Addie and Nathan talk about it all and forget some of their classic segments in this brand new episode of THE OFFIVE!!

S2E18: Take Your Daughter To Work Day (TYDTWD) Oct 15, 2018

This episode is like Eddie Murphy in Raw, not like Eddie Murphy in Daddy Daycare. It's not a podcast for a pair of well-behaved boys, but rather for horrible little latchkey kids. On this episode episode, Addie and Nathan tackle TYDTWD - it's a whole bundle of Fundle bundle!

S2E17: Dwight's Speech (These old jokes aren't killing) Oct 01, 2018

In this episode, Dwight gives a speech, Pam organizes her wedding, Jim plans a trip, and the rest of the office worries about the thermostat. Addie and Nathan talk about it all, plus talk a little about Toastmasters!

S2E16: Valentine's Day (What does "hooking up" mean?) Sep 21, 2018

Michael Scott heads to New York City, leaving the Scranton branch to figure out their valentine's day on their own. Nathan and Addie talk about it all on this thrilling new episode of The Offive!

S2E15: Boys and Girls (Plz give up yr dreams, k thx) Sep 07, 2018

Gender segregation! Jan takes the "girls" into the conference room so Michael ends up taking the "boys" down to the warehouse to learn how that works. They all talk about stuff. Then Pam has her dreams squashed by person she loves...Roy (apparently)

BONUS: Interview with Matt Sommer from That's What She Said (TWSS) podcast! Aug 28, 2018

This week is bonus interview audio from our favorite "critical fellow," Matt Sommer from That's What She Said (the orignial podcast about The Office). In these segments he talks about the early days of podcasting, attending The Office convention in Scranton PA, and meeting the cast of the show! You can listen to the archives of That's What She Said at http://thatswhatshesaid.libsyn.com/ or follow Matt on twitter @SommerMatt !

S2E14 The Carpet (He's a big fan of anything Joe Rogan does, actually) Aug 20, 2018

In this episode, Nae and Addie talk about carpets and presents left on them. Are they to be mean? Are they to be nice? The Office tackles the big questions - questions about packages. Jim and Pam are hot and cold, but maybe Ryan and Kelly will be striking up a relationship? Also, B.J. Novak makes a weird face (see photo)

S2E13: The Secret w/ Matt Sommer from That's What She Said (TWSS) podcast! Aug 12, 2018

Teamwork makes the dream work! Matt Sommer, host of That's What She Said (the original podcast about The Office) comes out of retirement for one more job. We talk about The Secret(s), the characters, the cameras, all that good stuff. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode with the rest of our interview but in the meantime, check out thatswhatshesaid.libsyn.com to check out his other fine work!

S2E12 The Injury (My Grilled Foot) Aug 02, 2018

On this episode of The Offive (and "The Office," I guess), Michael cooks his dang foot and rather than recovering like a noble warrior in solitude, he brings all his shenanigans into The Office. Dwight has a concussion on his way to rescue him, so that makes him nice to Pam until they "fix" it at the end of the episode. Enjoy!

S2E11: Booze Cruise (LeaderSHIP) Jul 20, 2018

"The Office" hits the high seas of Lake Wallenpaupack for a booze-fueled leadership training...because you can't spell "leadership" without "der." Roy and Pam get engaged (again) and Jim says "bon voyage" to Katie, the hot girl. Addie and Nathan break it all down for you, per usual.

S2E10: Christmas Party (Nasty Christmas) Jul 06, 2018

The biggest day of the year deserves the biggest podcast of the year! Christmas is the time for letting people know how you feel, so we're letting you all know how we feel...about this episode of The Office. Thanks for listening!

S2E9: Email surveillance (X Box 360 and real beer) Jul 01, 2018

Michael learns from email surveillance that he's not invited to Jim's party, but that's ok because he has his improv class to go to, but that's not ok because he's bad at improv and everyone there dislikes him. Oh my. So many feels when Pam lovingly explores Jim's room. Dwight and Angela? They're totally hooking up.

S2E8: Performance Review (Michael and Jan and the elephant in the room) Jun 14, 2018

Michael and Jan have to work out their stuff and Dwight thinks it's Friday...so let's keep that going. The Office is chugging along with some season 2 goodness, join Addie and Nathan as they chat about it. This episode presented in part by Sudio bluetooth earbuds and headphones. Use promo code THEOFFIVE for 15% off your order.

S2E7: The Client (It's not a date, Jim!) Jun 07, 2018

Addie and Nathan talk about The Client and try to figure out if Jim, Michael, or both were "over the line" in their romantic firsts! It's season 2 of The Office so you know there's a lot to talk about.

S2E6: The Fight (the tummy incident) May 29, 2018

In this episode - Michael will do anything to get out his work, including fighting a newly-confident (he's a purple belt!) Dwight. Jim and Pam get a little to close, and he almost touches her bare tummy while they're rough-housing. This episode supported by Sudio. Use the code THEOFFIVE to save 15% on bluetooth earbuds, headphones, or speakers at https://www.sudio.com/

S2E5: Halloween May 22, 2018

It's Halloween time at "the office" and Michael has to figure out who he's going to fire which is....scary stuff. Jim comes in a 3 hole-punch version now too, so that's handy.

S2E4: The Fire May 15, 2018

In this episode there's a fire (kind of)! Join Addie and Nathan as they discuss this episode of The Office as well as giving their own desert island lists for movies and books. SPOILES: Desert Island DVDs Addie: The Office Planet Earth Away We Go Cast Away Paper Moon Nathan: A Goofy Movie The Office Dig! The Truman Show Star Wars Desert Island Books: Nathan: Welcome to the Monkey House The Goldfinch Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs Addie: Bird Book Wild Plants Book The Miracle of Mindfulness

S2E3: Office Olympics May 08, 2018

The Office does games, Michael does a house-buying deal - that's it, but it's good! Join Addie and Nathan as they talk about the episode...you know the deal.

S2E2: Sexual Harassment Apr 29, 2018

Adult warning! - just like the original episode, this podcast has some brief talk of sexuality including descriptive words - no explicit swearing though! In this episode of The Offive - we introduce a new tagline and Michael gets a new catchphrase! Listen to the episode that has everyone wondering: "Where is the line?"

S2E1: The Dundies (drunkcast) Apr 20, 2018

It's the season 2 kickoff of The Office! Co-hosts Addie and Nathan have drinks at Chilis and discuss this iconic episode!

BONUS: Interview with Lia Beck Apr 09, 2018

Lia Beck is an associate entertainment editor at Bustle.com and the writer of a recent article looking at The Office called: Can You Be Addicted To Watching ‘The Office’? Here’s Why You Actually Can’t Get Enough. Enjoy our interview with Lia and be sure to read the article to hear more about the reasons for and theories about why we keep watching The Office! https://www.bustle.com/p/can-you-be-addicted-to-watching-the-office-heres-why-you-actually-cant-get-enough-8073956

S1: The Office Season 1 RECAP (w/ Brianne from A Goofy Movie Minute) Mar 30, 2018

On this episode we talk about Season 1 overall with our first guest: Brianne from A Goofy Movie Minute podcast! We have a conversation with a new perspective, and generally get excited about season 2. We did it!

S1E6: Hot Girl Mar 27, 2018

In the thrilling finale of season 1, an "attractive lady" who sells purses in the office since Michael is quite taken with her. There's a thing where Roy makes Pam mad and a whole coffee subplot. SPOLIER: We say in the episode that next week will be Season 2 - but we actually do a season 1 recap episode first.

S1E4: The Alliance Mar 18, 2018

In order to protect themselves from downsizing (downsizing?!) Dwight and Jim form an uneasy alliance in order to mostly flirt with Pam (apparently). Meanwhile Michael throws a sham early birthday party for Merideth and goes back and forth about donating to a walk-a-thon that Oscar is promoting. Oh, it's based on an episode of The Office too.

S1E5: Basketball Mar 09, 2018

In this episode we talk about Basketball, and tie it into movies like The Scout, Space Jam, There Will Be Blood, and What About Bob? Did we take it to far? I don't think we took it far enough!

S1E3 Healthcare Mar 03, 2018

In this episode, Addie and Nathan look back at the third ever episode of The Office: Healthcare. We talk about how the characters are coming along, healthcare plans, and the surprise villian of this week's episode. Enjoy!

S1E2 Diversity Day Feb 23, 2018

In this episode, Michael goes to teach everyone in the office about diversity, but in the end, they actually teach him a little something. Inspiring, no? Join Addie and Nathan as they break it down for ya!

S1E1 Pilot Feb 17, 2018

Get ready for liftoff! The pilot of the Office is ready to get us off the tarmac and into the clouds. In this episode we look at episodic remake of the British pilot and assess all the pilot weirdness and beginnings of characters.

INTRO -The Podcast Planning Committee Feb 07, 2018

On this first-ever episode: * Take a tour around The Offive * Meet hosts Nathan and Addie * Get an idea if you like their voices * Wonder aloud why you would listen to this podcast when you could just re-watch The Office again... * Realize you can listen in your car

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