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Math. Geometry. Physics. Violence? Is this the same book I read in school? Yep. One of the joys of rediscovering old books is that they still have the ability to surprise, even shock. "If my poor Flatland friend retained the vigour of mind which he enjoyed when he began to compose these Memoirs, I should not now need to represent him in this preface, in which he desires, fully, to return his thanks to his readers and critics in Spaceland ... But he is not the Square he once was. Years of imp ...
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A podcast where two weirdo thirtysomethings take turns introducing the other to a formative book from childhood.
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A podcast about The Office. The Michael Scott Podcast Company takes a deep dive into NBC’s ‘The Office’. Hosts Sean Roney, Edwin Janes, and Alex Ward look at the moments, arcs, and characters that make up the show’s 9-season run, and why it remains so popular after all these years. For new and old fans alike, the show punches back in to the world of Dunder Mifflin Scranton for another conference room meeting.
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257: Goodbye, Michael (extended cut)
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"Yes, so I know I told everybody that tomorrow is my last day, but I’m, I’m gonna be leaving tonight. I head to the airport at four. And I have said goodbye to half of them." Our shelves are overflowing with preserves--this week we're talking about Goodbye, Michael! We take a deep dive into this notable episode from season 7 as the final entry in o…
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Pam: Michael, you've had two ideas today. And one of them was great. And the other one was terrible. Michael: I am not in the mood for riddles, Pam. Break out your thumbtacks, neon signs, and Will & Grace DVDs--this week we're talking about Garage Sale! For the next entry in our Big June-a series, we discuss this classic from season 7. We cover all…
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Erin: The tea in Nepal is very hot. Kevin: But the coffee in Peru is much hotter. [Erin buzzes him in] Make sure you write the correct passcode on your arm--this week we're talking about A.A.R.M.! For the second installment in Big June-a, we take a deep dive into the penultimate episode of The Office from season 9. We discuss all the storylines, in…
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“It’s 4:30 in the morning. Do you know where your kids are? If you are Ryan’s parents or Pam’s parents or my parents, you do. They’re gonna be in this van. With me. Who am I? Nothing to fear. I am just a 44 year old guy with a paper route.” Well, well, well…how the turntables—this week we’re talking about Broke! For the first episode in our Big Jun…
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253: MOCKUMONTHARY - What We Do In The Shadows
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It’s time to…rise—this week we’re talking about What We Do in the Shadows! For the final entry in Mockumonthary, Sean and Edwin dive into this FX series about vampires, their familiars, and their efforts to take over the New World (in this case, Staten Island). We discuss the Take Waititi film that preceded the show, the ways the TV series utilize …
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252: MOCKUMONTHARY - Abbott Elementary
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Alright everyone, let’s write the date on the board and take your seats—this week we’re talking about Abbott Elementary! For the next entry in Mockumonthary, we take a look at a show that’s currently on the air and using the mockentary format . We talk about the classroom setting, the Philly connection, Jeanine and Gregory, and lot a more. We also …
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Are You There Pod? It's Me, Dad isn't a parenting podcast. It's more like a diary about becoming a parent...in real time. Every week host Alex Ward recaps the previous week's adventures in raising a new human. Along the way he calls up his fellow freshly-babied friends to swap stories & discoveries, all in hopes of keeping an intimate record that h…
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Slow is smooth and smooth is fast—this week we’re talking about Modern Family! For the second episode of Mockumonthary we take a deep dive into one of the biggest sitcoms in recent memory, one that shares the rockumentary format but with a different premise, perspective, and network. We talk about the similarities and differences to The Office, our…
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250: The 250th Episode Live Special!
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This week we’re celebrating 250 episodes of the MSPC! We had to make sure YouTube came down to tape it, so this is audio of our livestream from this past weekend. Check it out for live call-in questions from our Scott’s Tots Patreon subscribers, a blind ranking, and a quick reflection on some of the best moments from the past year in the MSPC. And …
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249: MOCKUMONTHARY - Parks and Recreation
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Welcome to Mockumonthary! For the whole month of May, MSPC is side-stepping The Office to break down other iconic mockumentary format TV shows. Up first, we are covering Parks and Recreation, the beloved cousin of The Office. Given it's shared DNA through showrunners Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, it's simply the natural place for us to start. We …
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Michael: Ok, what does this look like to you Stanley?! Stanley: Mailboxes, Etc. Grab your Prism Duro-Sport and hop into the minivan—this week we’re talking about The Injury! We deep dive into this all-time classic from season 2, going through storylines like Michael grilling his foot, Dwight reeling from his concussion, and how Ryan eats string che…
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This week we revisit our location series with a focus on the manager’s office! We take a deep dive on this office within the office, talking about all the iconic moments, scenes, and characters that inhabit it over the course of all nine seasons. Then we head to the Conference Room for a new segment called ‘I state my regret’, where we make amends …
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“Well, I guess the first order of business is to welcome back me, and Pam and Ryan. And how about casual Friday again, huh? Reinstituting casual Friday? You all look great.” Join us for another installment of Casual Thursdays! We cover a number of topics including Office characters time traveling, a real-life Nard Dog, best Alex-isms and a whole lo…
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"Truthfully, it wasn't the way he fell in. It was... how long it took him to get out" Get ready for your cold call and prep your item for the ‘Do Not Mock’ list—this week we’re talking about Koi Pond! We dive (pun intended) into this episode from season 6, covering all the storylines and plot points. And of course we cover all of the micro co-manag…
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“This is Holly Flax, I can’t come to the phone right now, but please leave a message at the sound of the tiny truck backing up." Once again we’re taking listener voicemails! We talk about Michael getting promoted to manager, receive an evaluation of our auction draft, learn more about juggling and more. Then in the Conference Room we listen to a fe…
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Episode Twenty-Five: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
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Episode Twenty-Five: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl My Dog Ate My Book Report is a podcast where two weirdo thirty-somethings take turns introducing each other to a formative book from childhood the other has never read to see if the magic has held up! This episode we read: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl The transcript can be foun…
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"Nobody should have to go to work thinking, 'Oh, this is the place that I might die today.' That's what a hospital is for. An office is for not dying. An office is a place to live life to the fullest, to the max, to... An office is a place where dreams come true." Prepare your roast jokes and put on your biofeedback machine—this week we’re talking …
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“Ok, so without further ado…lights, camera, auction!” Join us this week for our first ever auction draft! We’re piloting this new format and drafting episodes from season 2 to put together the best collection. This draft features Alex swooping Sean’s pick, a holiday steal, and more. And after 3 weeks in anger management Edwin makes his return to th…
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Episode Twenty-Four: Meet Samantha (An American Girl Story)
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Episode Twenty-Four: Samantha – An American Girl series by Susan S. Adler My Dog Ate My Book Report is a podcast where two weirdo thirty-somethings take turns introducing each other to a formative book from childhood the other has never read to see if the magic has held up! This episode we read: “Samantha – Manner and Mischief”, a repackaged collec…
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"You know, it's true what they say. Long Island Iced Teas are way stronger in Canada." This week we're joined by dear friend of the pod Alison Wisneski of Lady Justice Brewing to hit the bars with Dunder Mifflin crew! Going out for drinks with co-workers is such a universal experience, and the show is often at its best when reflecting these situati…
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240: The Inner Circle (Extended Cut)
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"I never touch another juggler's instruments." This week, with Edwin still overseas, Sean and Alex get together to discuss Season 7's The Inner Circle. The stretch of episodes to close out season 7 is a unique pocket of the Office, and with the superfan cut at out fingertips, we break down the arrival of Deangelo, this iteration of the cast adjusti…
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"Babies are drawn to me and I think it's because they see me as one of them, but, cooler, and with my life put together a little bit." With Edwin out of town, upcoming parents Sean and Alex are here to discuss parenting on The Office. We break down what kinds of parenting styles we see, who we'd want as a parent, who is and isn't strict, and discov…
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Episode Twenty-Three: Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott
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My Dog Ate My Book Report is a podcast where two weirdo thirty-somethings take turns introducing each other to a formative book from childhood the other has never read to see if the magic has held up! This episode we read: Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott The transcript can be found here: Link Content Warnings: Misogyny, eugenics, genocide, fascism, non…
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238: Galentine's Day (w/ Kaylah Higgins)
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This week we’re joined by a special guest to talk about women on The Office! We’re joined by Kaylah, who helps run our Discord and hosts the MSPC Facebook fan group podcast. We talk about the different female characters, their relationships with each other, and what they each mean to the show. And then we close out the episode with some listener-su…
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237: The Things We Like About Season 9 Draft
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The final season of The Office is no doubt a sore spot for most fans as the weakest of the bunch (and rightfully so), but there's diamonds aplenty in the rough Plus, it's part of canon anyways and we haven't touched it all that much (that's what she said). Let's draft some things we like! Support our show and become a member of Scott's Tots on Patr…
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Episode Twenty-Two: Magic Kingdom for Sale SOLD by Terry Brooks
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My Dog Ate My Book Report is a podcast where two weirdo thirty-somethings take turns introducing each other to a formative book from childhood the other has never read to see if the magic has held up! This episode we read: Magic Kingdom for Sale SOLD by Terry Brooks Content Warnings: Generic Fantasy Tropes/veiled racism Eating of small pets Suicida…
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"Am I worried that Jim and David are having a meeting without me? No, because we are the Three Amigos. And once in awhile one of the Amigos will go off… to the bathroom… while the other two have a secret meeting." Get your cheese carts plated and your worker's comp files in order, because this week we dive into the extended cut of season 6's The Me…
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