Podcast Summary
The Office Ladies: Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey's podcast, The Office Ladies, has a new partnership with Odyssey, welcomes a new lead producer, and will continue beyond the current re-watch series
Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey, two beloved stars from The Office, are back with their podcast, The Office Ladies, now under a new partnership with Odyssey. They shared exciting announcements, including a new podcasting partner, the addition of their lead producer Cassie Jerkins, and a surprise birthday celebration for Angela. The podcast will continue beyond the current re-watch series, and the team feels reinvigorated with the new changes. Additionally, the episode they are discussing, "The Farm," sees Dwight attending his aunt's funeral and learning about his siblings, while Todd Packer makes amends with coworkers through special cupcakes. The Office Ladies are excited to dive deeper into this episode and share behind-the-scenes stories.
The Farm pilot: The planned spin-off of The Office focusing on Dwight's life on his beat farm was not picked up by NBC, resulting in only 12 minutes being used in an episode of the original show, leaving some viewers feeling clunky and incomplete.
The planned spin-off of "The Office" focused on Dwight's life on his beat farm was not picked up by NBC, resulting in only 12 minutes of the pilot being used in an episode of the original show. The episode, titled "The Farm," aired in January 2013, with Dwight attending a funeral on his farm and interacting with other family members. However, due to the limited material used from the pilot, the episode felt clunky and incomplete to some viewers. Despite this, Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight, expressed his happiness with the outcome, as it allowed him to return to the Office and retire the character. The pilot included a cold open where Dwight throws soil on his coworkers, indicating whether they were invited to the funeral or not. The soil was specifically Fuller's Earth, a type of dirt. There were rumors that crushed Oreos were used instead during a test, but this was never confirmed.
Filming Challenges at Disney Ranch: Despite unplanned events like cutting a scene due to laughter and re-decorating the set, the crew managed to film for seven days at Disney Ranch, ensuring high-quality takes and creative exploration in hot conditions.
During the filming of "The Farm" episode in The Office, there was a theory that Dwight may have thrown dirt in Jim's face during the cold open scene, but it was cut due to uncontrollable laughter. The scene was originally scripted for Dwight to say a line about the custom, but it turned out to not be a family tradition. The crew had to de-Halloween and re-Halloween the set in one night for the cold open and the Halloween episode, Here Comes Trouble. Everyone who got dirt in their face during the scene had to keep it on for the rest of the scene, except for Pam. The farm scenes were filmed at Disney Ranch, and it was very hot with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees during the day. The crew had to stay hydrated and wear long pants and closed-toed shoes to protect against critters. The episode was filmed for seven days, longer than a normal office episode, to allow for more takes and creative exploration.
The Office spin-off focusing on Dwight's farm: Despite initial plans for Angela's recurring role, the creators opted against it for a clean break for Dwight's character in a potential spin-off. The Aunt Shirley funeral episode contained inconsistencies and unanswered questions due to its original intent as a spin-off.
The discussion revolves around the potential spin-off of "The Office" focusing on Dwight's farm and family, specifically addressing the roles of Angela and other characters in this hypothetical series. The creators had envisioned Angela as a recurring character, similar to Lilith in "Frasier," but ultimately decided against it due to the desire for a clean break for Dwight's character. The episode featuring Aunt Shirley's funeral was initially written as a spin-off, which led to some inconsistencies and unanswered questions within the Office universe. Additionally, the episode includes a few favorite moments for the characters, such as Pam's reaction to Todd Packer's apology and Michael Tuber's return as a minister.
The Office trivia: The speaker shared interesting trivia about guest stars on The Office, including Thomas Middleditch and Nora Kirkpatrick, and discussed behind-the-scenes details about safety measures and a surprising solution to a grave robber situation
The speaker has a strong affinity for the original concept of zombies, preferring slow and relentless creatures over their faster modern counterparts. During the discussion, they also shared interesting trivia about various guest stars on "The Office," including Thomas Middleditch, who played Dwight's brother Jeb, and Nora Kirkpatrick, who was Esther, a potential love interest for Dwight. The speaker expressed admiration for Nora's multitalented background as an actress, writer, director, and musician. Additionally, they mentioned some behind-the-scenes details about safety measures on set, such as gun safety training and safety meetings. The episode also featured a scene where Dwight and the group dealt with accidental live burials and grave robbers, leading to a surprising solution involving a shotgun. Overall, the conversation covered a range of topics related to "The Office" and show business.
Cupcake flavors and personality: People's favorite cupcake flavors can reveal unexpected insights about their personality, but these stereotypes should be taken lightly and not define who they truly are
The discussion revolved around the idea that people's favorite cupcake flavors can reveal something about their personality. The group was surprised to find that their cupcake choices aligned with certain stereotypes as per an article from Spoonuniversity.com. For instance, Angela was labeled as the boring friend, Cassie as the one who would grow up to be a surgeon, Sam and the speaker as the fake hipsters, and Jenna was not mentioned in the article. Despite the harsh stereotypes, they all found humor in the situation and continued to enjoy their cupcakes. The conversation also revealed that Aunt Shirley's will in the TV show "The Office" sets up the premise of the series, and a blue Weber grill was spotted in the background during Dwight's talking head scene. Overall, the discussion showed that people can find meaning and entertainment in the most unexpected places, even if it means being labeled based on their favorite cupcake flavor.
Ignorance and joy: Ignorance can bring joy to people, as seen in the men Fanny encounters on the farm and Dwight's attempt to win her over through tradition and music.
The men Fanny encounters are largely ignorant of worthwhile things, but their blissful ignorance brings them joy. Meanwhile, Dwight attempts to win Fanny over by sharing a traditional courting ritual and playing music with his friends. The scene, which was originally intended to be the end of the farm episode, was moved up to introduce a new romantic storyline for Dwight. The use of music and the Decemberists' song "Sons and Daughters" adds to the charm of the scene. Despite being filmed years ago, Nora Patrick, who plays Fanny, continues to be recognized for her role and remains proud of being a part of "The Office." While the crowbeak mating custom is not real, the scene showcases the joy and happiness the show brings to its fans.
Giraffes mating rituals, Office secrets: Giraffes taste a female's urine to determine fertility, while the Office revealed both scripted and improvised scenes for unpredictable results.
Nature and office life can surprise us with unusual behaviors and hidden secrets. The speaker shared an intriguing fact about giraffes and their mating rituals, which involves tasting a female's urine to determine fertility. Meanwhile, in the office, Todd Packer laced the cupcakes with drugs, leading to various reactions from the employees. These unexpected events show that there's always more to discover, whether it's in the natural world or in our everyday workplaces. Additionally, the discussion revealed that some scenes in the Office were scripted, while others were improvised, adding an element of unpredictability to the show.
Unexpected bonding moments, questionable fashion: In the latest episode of 'The Office: A Minisode Series', characters shared unexpected moments of vulnerability and questionable fashion choices, with Andy and Kevin bonding over clothes and Todd offering cupcakes for forgiveness. Fans were left eager for more quirks and complexities from their favorite characters.
The latest episode of "The Office: A Minisode Series" featured unexpected bonding moments between characters, as well as some questionable fashion choices. Andy and Kevin shared an unusual moment of vulnerability, with Andy expressing his feelings about their friendship while they traded clothes. Meanwhile, Todd Packer attempted to make amends with Jim and Daryl by giving them cupcakes, despite having driven a great distance to do so. The episode also introduced the possibility of Fanny staying on the farm with Dwight and Jeb. However, a nitpicky detail emerged regarding Dwight's brand-new overalls, leading to the "overalls bullshit card" being played. The episode ended with a heartfelt message from Brian Baumgartner, who expressed gratitude for the support he received after being laid off and encouraged listeners to embrace new opportunities. Overall, the episode showcased the unique quirks and complexities of the "The Office" characters, leaving fans eager for more.