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The Offive: We need to talk about THE OFFICE

The Offive: We need to talk about THE OFFICE

By Blowing Up Media

Are you still watching "The Office"? If so, this is the podcast for you. Join two new friends as they re-watch NBC's The Office episode-by-episode and talk about it with the perspective that comes from living with The Office for well over a decade. There is no paper, no plastic, and no work talk allowed. It's very exclusive.
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S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is...)

The Offive: We need to talk about THE OFFICEJan 02, 2020

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S4E18: Goodbye Toby (It's been nice...)

S4E18: Goodbye Toby (It's been nice...)

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

Aug 21, 202301:18:19
S4E17: Job Fair (Desperate times call for Justin Polznik)

S4E17: Job Fair (Desperate times call for Justin Polznik)

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

Apr 15, 202201:05:30
S4E16: Did I Stutter (Please don't use this idiom anymore)

S4E16: Did I Stutter (Please don't use this idiom anymore)

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.

Jul 19, 202101:02:32
S4E15: Night Out (Parking lot policy)

S4E15: Night Out (Parking lot policy)

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!!!

Mar 24, 202101:04:20
S4E14: Chair Model (ft. Chair Model)
Feb 24, 202101:12:28
S4E13: Dinner Party (snip snap snip SNAP)

S4E13: Dinner Party (snip snap snip SNAP)

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.

Jan 28, 202101:13:10
S4E12: The Deposition (Hiatus from our hiatus)

S4E12: The Deposition (Hiatus from our hiatus)

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!!

Nov 25, 202001:03:36
S4EB:ad news, everyone
Aug 17, 202012:36
S4E11: Survivor Man (Les Stroud, more Michael)

S4E11: Survivor Man (Les Stroud, more Michael)

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!

Jul 27, 202001:03:44
BACKDOOR PILOT: The Sex and The City The Podcast

BACKDOOR PILOT: The Sex and The City The Podcast

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!


Jul 12, 202046:47
S4E10: Branch Wars (This is a long drive for someone with nothing to Filipelli)

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

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!
Jun 29, 202001:14:57
S4E9: Local Ad (just a single episode, whew)

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

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!

Jun 14, 202054:45
S4E8: PART TWO of Money (bankruptcy)

S4E8: PART TWO of Money (bankruptcy)

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.

May 25, 202049:52
S4E7: Money (Part One - weeknight overnights)

S4E7: Money (Part One - weeknight overnights)

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).

May 11, 202042:43
S4E6: PART TWO of Launch Party

S4E6: PART TWO of Launch Party

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?

May 07, 202042:49
S4E5: Launch Party (part one - Lunch Party)

S4E5: Launch Party (part one - Lunch Party)

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!

Apr 13, 202031:55
S4E4: PART TWO of Dunder Mifflin Infinity

S4E4: PART TWO of Dunder Mifflin Infinity

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........

Mar 30, 202051:02
S4E3: Dunder Mifflin Infinity (part one - mifflinfinity)

S4E3: Dunder Mifflin Infinity (part one - mifflinfinity)

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.
Mar 16, 202027:29
Season 3 RECAP w/ Robin of Toy Story Minute podcast
Mar 05, 202029:37
S4E2: Fun Run (Part twoooooooooooo)

S4E2: Fun Run (Part twoooooooooooo)

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!
Feb 18, 202044:15
S4E1: Fun Run (Part 1 of 2)

S4E1: Fun Run (Part 1 of 2)

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!

Feb 03, 202037:23
S3E24: The Job (boob or corporate?)

S3E24: The Job (boob or corporate?)

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!
Jan 19, 202059:24
BONUS: New Year Update (where were we?)

BONUS: New Year Update (where were we?)

The podcast isn't over! See? Here's an episode to prove it (kind of).
Jan 07, 202006:01
S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is...)

S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is...)

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?
Jan 02, 202001:04:03
S3E23: Beach Games (The Aristocrats!)

S3E23: Beach Games (The Aristocrats!)

Beach Day is upon us! Funtivities! Management parables! No Toby! Pammy's getting what she wants!
Dec 09, 201901:01:57
S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is duplicate)

S3E22: Women's Appreciation (the safe word is duplicate)

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.

Dec 09, 201901:04:03
S3E21: Product Recall (Jim found some really good deals.)

S3E21: Product Recall (Jim found some really good deals.)

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!
Nov 04, 201901:02:02
S3E20: Safety Training (a fancy word for feeling 'bummed out')

S3E20: Safety Training (a fancy word for feeling 'bummed out')

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!

Oct 21, 201901:00:23
S319: The Negotiation (pants without pockets and other MISSteries)

S319: The Negotiation (pants without pockets and other MISSteries)

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!

Oct 07, 201958:22
S3E18: Cocktails (let's start with the bannisters)

S3E18: Cocktails (let's start with the bannisters)

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?
Sep 23, 201901:19:22
S3E17 Business School (Joss Whedon's finest hour)

S3E17 Business School (Joss Whedon's finest hour)

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.
Sep 02, 201901:03:28
S3E16: Phyllis' Wedding (Lappin-Vance, Vance Refrigeration)

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

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!
Aug 19, 201901:14:48
S3E15: Ben Franklin (two Office Ladies and one Office Guy)

S3E15: Ben Franklin (two Office Ladies and one Office Guy)

On this episode, we're joined by Laura to talk about Ben Franklin, the stripper, back hugs, erotic shops, hair dye, and more!
Aug 05, 201901:15:58
S3E14: The Return (Traveling Salespeople pt.2)

S3E14: The Return (Traveling Salespeople pt.2)

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!
Jul 15, 201901:15:39
S3E13: Traveling Salesmen (the opposite of Motivational Interviewing)

S3E13: Traveling Salesmen (the opposite of Motivational Interviewing)

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.
Jun 25, 201901:02:26
S3E12: Back from Vacation (No shirt, Sherlock)

S3E12: Back from Vacation (No shirt, Sherlock)

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!
Jun 04, 201901:06:15
S2E20: Drug Testing (Nice work there, Hardy Boys)

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

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.
May 20, 201959:50
S3E10: A Benihana Xmas (the tallest guy in music)

S3E10: A Benihana Xmas (the tallest guy in music)

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?
May 20, 201901:07:08
S3E9: The Convict (reformed criminal)

S3E9: The Convict (reformed criminal)

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!
May 07, 201901:04:18
S3E8: The Merger (Feud fight!)

S3E8: The Merger (Feud fight!)

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!
Apr 22, 201901:06:34
S3E8: Sex and the City ("The Big Time")

S3E8: Sex and the City ("The Big Time")

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!
Apr 01, 201901:08:58
S3E7: Branch Closing (Fax hate)

S3E7: Branch Closing (Fax hate)

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.
Mar 25, 201901:11:49
S3E6: Diwali (Taxicab confessions)

S3E6: Diwali (Taxicab confessions)

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.
Mar 11, 201901:00:42
S3E5: The Initiation (Pretzel day!)

S3E5: The Initiation (Pretzel day!)

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.
Mar 04, 201958:59
S3E4: Grief Counseling (Bird Box!)

S3E4: Grief Counseling (Bird Box!)

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?!
Feb 18, 201955:49
S3E3: The Coup (Dwight sure knows a lot about women's clothing)

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

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!
Feb 07, 201955:20
S3E2: The Convention (You've got a date with mansplaining!)

S3E2: The Convention (You've got a date with mansplaining!)

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!
Jan 21, 201959:40
S3E1: Gay Witch Hunt (Toby should have known better)

S3E1: Gay Witch Hunt (Toby should have known better)

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?!
Jan 14, 201901:08:01
S2E22: Casino Night (Who killed Texas Hold 'Em?)

S2E22: Casino Night (Who killed Texas Hold 'Em?)

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!
Dec 03, 201801:10:15
S2E21: Conflict Resolution w/ Logan (win win win)

S2E21: Conflict Resolution w/ Logan (win win win)

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.
Nov 19, 201801:06:03