Office Ladies

In this episode of Office Ladies, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey interview actor Rich Sommer about his role as Alex, Pam’s art school friend on The Office. Rich discusses what it was like to play a character that fans feared would come between Jim and Pam, and how he navigated that. The ladies then break down the 'Business Trip' episode, in which Michael, Oscar, and Andy travel to Winnipeg. Wendy McLendon-Covey sends in clips sharing her experience playing the concierge Marie, Jenna shares fun facts about Winnipeg, and Angela declares which character is the real 'Office Fun Stopper' — and it's not Angela Martin.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey sit down with Melora Hardin for an in-depth look at the character of Jan Levinson from 'The Office.' They discuss Jan's origin in the show's writers' bible, Hardin's process for building the character, and the iconic, toxic relationship between Jan and Michael Scott. The conversation includes behind-the-scenes stories from classic episodes like 'Dinner Party,' and Hardin answers fan questions about her time on the show, reflecting on the magic of working with the cast.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down the 'Customer Survey' episode of The Office and interview Stephen Merchant. Stephen recounts how he met Ricky Gervais and co-created the original UK version of the show, which later inspired the US adaptation. The hosts share behind-the-scenes stories about the infamous Pam and Alex moment, Angela's struggle with a 'hand-plowed field' line, and the absurdity of tiny prop Bluetooth earpieces used in the episode.

Angela and Jenna break down The Office episode "Employee Transfer," where David Wallace transfers Holly to Nashua after learning she and Michael are dating. The hosts discuss Pam's attempted prank with Jim's brothers, Dwight tormenting Andy about Cornell, and hear from writer Anthony Q. Farrell about crafting this pivotal episode. The episode also features a salad dressing pitch, Angela's Halloween costume analysis, and Jenna's chat with actor Tug Coker, who played Jim's brother.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey welcome Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas from the How We Made Your Mother podcast to swap favorite cold opens from The Office and How I Met Your Mother. They break down what makes those opening moments so memorable, share behind-the-scenes stories about filming, and reveal which episodes were their favorites to film. The episode also features a Taylor Swift–inspired chit chat between Jenna and Angela.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down the Office episode 'Crime Aid.' They discuss Michael and Holly's third date that leads to the office being robbed, Phyllis helping Dwight with his Angela heartbreak, and an auction to replace the stolen items. The hosts also give Roy a Show Bible Goodbye, Angela dives into the real-life Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, and Jenna investigates the curious lack of a Wikipedia page for office robbery statistics. The tagline of the week is a classic Michael Scott malapropism.

Jenna and Angela play a game of Two Truths and a Lie with Joel McHale, who puts his own spin on it by offering two lies and a truth. They share behind-the-scenes stories from his work on Community and Animal Control, including the risks and rewards of him performing his own stunts. Joel also reveals which role he auditioned for on The Office years ago, giving a peek into casting decisions for the beloved show.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down the 'Baby Shower' episode of The Office. They discuss the plot where Michael throws a surprise shower for Jan, who has already secretly had her baby. Jenna does a deep dive into the history of baby showers, the hosts explore the use of the song 'Son of a Preacher Man,' and Angela shares a heartfelt story about a gift she received from prop master Phil Shea after filming.

Jenna and Angela take a spring break pause to revisit their interview with Steve Carell. They promote his new HBO comedy Rooster before diving into reflections on his iconic role as Michael Scott. The conversation touches on the early days of The Office, Steve’s approach to comedy, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and the lasting friendships formed on set. It’s a nostalgic, laugh‑filled look back at the show that continues to resonate with fans.

Jenna and Angela break down the Business Ethics episode with guest Amy Ryan, who played Holly Flax. Amy shares a personal Coopers Seafood House story, Angela shares behind-the-scenes trivia about DVD commentary guests from craft services, and Jenna does a deep dive on the Cookie Monster's parody of "Chocolate Rain." Both hosts also explore the surprisingly flexible question of what can be done in 19 minutes.

A cozy Friday Chit Chat with friend Kendra Adachi (the Lazy Genius) as they swap habits and rituals, from sacred laundry schedules to the art of finding people who balance you out. They debate the worst possible plane companions among fictional characters and exchange book recommendations.

In a special episode celebrating Jenna Fischer's birthday, the Office Ladies team recaps their whirlwind experience presenting at The Actor Awards alongside familiar Office friends. They share heartfelt book passages and tributes, and Jenna answers call sheet questions revealing her first acting jobs, dream travel spots, and go-to midnight snack. The episode blends humor, nostalgia, and warm celebration.

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey finish breaking down “Weight Loss,” covering the Dunder Mifflin weight loss challenge and a surprise proposal from the episode. They share behind-the-scenes stories: Jenna talks about special cats at Pratt Institute, Angela explains what it was like to have a fruit fly wrangler on set, and they dive into the details of Jim and Pam’s gas station proposal. Paul Feig joins via an audio clip to describe his experience as the Season 5 “Tastemaker.”