People Person’s Paper Podcast
The People Person’s Paper Podcast, with hosts Brian Sittler and Hilton Price, is your guide through every episode of the hit show The Office. Now in its sixth year and wrapping up Season 5 of the show, the “Quad P” as it’s affectionately known is a hilarious way to revisit the most heartwarming moments, and the cringiest, of America’s favorite paper company from Scranton, PA!
Episode 109 - New Leads
Cam Porter is back this week, and he brought some bad greenscreen! We're watching the 20th episode of Season 6, New Leads! Sabre brings with it new opportunity, which Michael tries to use to get respect from the sales team. It goes about as well as you'd expect.
Episode 108 - St. Patrick’s Day
Josh Boltz is back this week for an episode we hoped to release on Saint Patrick's day. The gang is celebrating another holiday in Scranton and that means Michael is going as extra as possible. Unfortunately, with Joe Bennett in town, he has a new challenge to face. Will he be able to get the office out in time for some St Patrick's Day Shenanigans?
Episode 107 - The Delivery
Jim and Pam are having a baby! Josh Boltz is back in the hot seat as we welcome Cece Halpert to the world. We learn how many tickets you get for double parking at a hospital, and some great techniques to help a new baby latch. we also briefly borrow another couple's baby. Meanwhile, Dwight does some kitchen remodeling.
Episode 106 - Manager and Salesman
Josh Boltz is back to help us navigate Manager and Salesman, the episode that ends the "Jim as Manager" arc and gives us our first in-office introduction to Jo Bennett, played by the incomparable Kathy Bates. Will Michael make a new friend with her arrival, or just be weird and awkward? You know the answer.
Episode 105 - Sabre
Josh Boltz is back, and Christian Slater is here for the first time. Well, not here, maybe back there somewhere. Sabre comes to Scranton to see what they bought. New boss Jo Bennett has the office's attention, and Michael and Jim as co-managers has hers! What changes can we expect?
Episode 104 - The Banker
It's a clip show! We debate whether it's a good one or a bad one, and why they chose this particular time in the show to do it. Josh Boltz is back!
Episode 103 - Secret Santa
Another Christmas in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and this episode we have Michael Zampino along for the ride. Phyllis gets to be Santa, and that only leaves one role for Michael. How he gets there and who he offends along the way is a Christmas adventure unlike any other? Can Dunder Mifflin survive?
Episode 102 - Scott’s Tots
Jeff Thomas joins us to talk about the most controversial episode of the series, Scott's Tots! But is it as bad as everyone says? Michael makes an impossible promise to a group of students, and ten years later, it's time to collect! Erin is along for the ride as Michael faces the music, in a therapeutic episode that we think had to happen. Join us for a look at the "cringiest" episode of The Office, at least since Dinner Party. And ask yourself, whatcha gonna do?
Episode 101 - Shareholder Meeting
Michael does the spin. And so do we as we welcome Cam Porter back to the show to talk about Shareholder Meeting! Dunder Mifflin leadership is facing the stockholders, and Michael is brought to New York to represent the best of the company. Meanwhile, Jim works to earn the respect of his co-workers.
Episode 100 - Murder
Season 6 turns a corner as we welcome unofficial third host Josh Boltz back to the show to talk about a murder in Savannah! Dunder Mifflin may be bankrupt, and Michael has a plan to distract the staff, if only Jim will let him. The bullets and bourbon fly in Scranton as we celebrate 100 episodes and 6+ years of the "Quad P"!
Episode 99 - Double Date
Michael proves himself to Pam as a suitable partner for her mother, mere moments before breaking up with her. Michael Zampino is back as we dive into Double Date, and find it to be one of our favorite episodes of the season, despite an absolutely horrendous B-plot. Great moments from the supporting cast and a cool way to tie the two plots together make this one of the more interesting episodes we've seen in Season 6.
Episode 98 - Koi Pond
Did you know a koi cost $300? Michael and the rest of the office do after a curious incident during a business call. I mean, it's not kiss your co-worker pregnant belly curious, but we'll get there, too. It's a weird one, but can we expect anything less as we move through Season 6? Josh Boltz is back as we try to make sense of the absurdity.
Episode 97 - The Lover
Michael has taken a lover. Unfortunately, it's Helene, Pam's mom. Jim finds out, and things get worse from there. Also, Erin has strict opinions about candy. Michael Zampino is back as we break down this weird episode.
Episode 96 - Mafia
Something feels off this episode. Josh Boltz is back, so that can't be it. He and Brian and Hilton check out the episode Mafia, and struggle to enjoy it, despite so many great character moments. It's clearly an episode that left a mark on culture, so why isn't it sitting right with out crew?
Episode 93 - The Meeting
Josh Boltz is back this week as we dip into Episode 2 of Season 6, The Meeting! Despite having three plotlines and a lot of character moments, we don't love this episode, just like Michael doesn't love meetings he isn't invited to!
Episode 92 - Gossip
It's been a few years since we've had Alyssa Steen back on the show, and since she and Hilton used to work together, office gossip seemed like the perfect reason to have her back! Michael hates feeling left out, and in trying to fit in, he might just ruin Stanley's life! Luckily, Jim and Pam have a real rumor to share, just in time to save the day!
Episode 90 - Cafe Disco
Brett and Hannah are back with Brian and Hilton as we get into the penultimate episode of Season 5, Cafe disco! Michael's obsession with creating a caffeinated dance club in his old office space has the office frustrated, and Phyllis incapacitated. Luckily, Dwight knows his veterinary medicine. This one has a cold open we don't like, and an ending we love. Also, more Kevin and Lynn in the Superfan cut!
Episode 88 - Broke
Dunder Mifflin is bleeding clients, and David Wallace makes a desperate play to save the company. But is the Michael Scott Paper Company as successful as it looks? A trip to the bank reveals things may not be as solid as they appear, and Jim is caught in the middle as the two companies face off to see who will control the paper market in northeast Pennsylvania. Also, Dwight has a great apiarist, naturally. Would you have any doubt? Josh is back with Brian and Hilton as we dig into the final episode of the MSPC mega-arc. Two companies enter, but only one will survive!
Episode 87 - Heavy Competition
Back for 2023 and still in Season 5! Josh is back with Brian and Hilton this week, as we check out the penultimate episode of the Michael Scott Paper Company arc, Heavy Competition! Dwight is wavering in his alliances, and it means fresh drama between Scranton's warring paper suppliers! Will Michael's business skills be able to save the day? Meanwhile, Andy is getting a little too personal for Jim and Pam, but Big Tuna has a way to keep him in line. Can Andy handle the reality check?
Episode 86 - Michael Scott Paper Company
Michael Scott is back, with a new company, and a stack of rectangle-shaped pancakes! We're on episode 4 of the Michael Scott Paper Company arc, and that means Josh Boltz is back, sitting down with Hilton and Brian to talk about Scranton's newest paper supplier. We're getting to know a whole new office, complete with a new intro and new challenges! Will they manage to work it all out? And meantime, Jim is struggling with Charles' latest assignment, and why are Dwight and Andy so cozy all of a sudden? Does it have something to do with the new receptionist? Tune in and hear our take on it!