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Friday Chit Chat: Kid Snacks & John Wick Receipts
The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you. Each week Jenna and Angela will break down an episode of The Office and give exclusive behind the scene stories that only two people who were there, can tell you.
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The book was referenced by Andy in an email where he mentions that he got really introspective after watching the movie based on the book.
Andy's sold the boat, got super drunk, then watched Life of Pie got really introspective.
— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer
The book was referenced by Andy in an email where he mentions that he got really introspective after watching the movie based on the book.
Andy's sold the boat, got super drunk, then watched Life of Pie got really introspective.
Illustrated by JRR Tolkien
The book was mentioned by Andy in an email when he suggests that he might see the movie based on the book.
Maybe see the hobbit.
— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer
The book was mentioned by Andy in an email when he suggests that he might see the movie based on the book.
Maybe see the hobbit.
The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna had memorized, as she used to listen to it on cassette tape during her commute.
When Harry met Sally.
— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer
The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna had memorized, as she used to listen to it on cassette tape during her commute.
When Harry met Sally.
And I would listen to it in the car because you didn't have a radio.
And so I would listen to two things on that drive. I would listen to the Les Mizz soundtrack and I would listen to when Harry met Sally, the movie.
A Daily Advent Devotional
Dwight recited a poem called Advent by Ronye Maria Rilke, a famous romantic German poet.
The poem that Dwight is reciting is a poem called Advent by a famous romantic German poet, Ronye Maria Rilke.
— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer
Dwight recited a poem called Advent by Ronye Maria Rilke, a famous romantic German poet.
The poem that Dwight is reciting is a poem called Advent by a famous romantic German poet, Ronye Maria Rilke.
An American Story
The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna knows almost every line to, which was revealed when she was watching the movie with her children and quoting lines.
But one that I know almost every line two is top-gunned.
— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer
The book was mentioned as a movie that Jenna knows almost every line to, which was revealed when she was watching the movie with her children and quoting lines.
But one that I know almost every line two is top-gunned.
But I watched it with the kids and they were so annoyed with me because I kept saying the lines just to walk in the park, ma'am.
The Ultimate Visual History
The book was discussed extensively in the episode, especially the debate about whether or not it is a Christmas movie. The book was the catalyst for a storyline in the episode and was referenced several times in conversation. Several quotes were shared from the movie, and there was a deleted scene featuring Jake Lacey, who plays Pete, acting out the entire movie.
I hope German terrorists don't take over the Christmas party or a whole half to go all John McLean on them.
— Episode: Dwight’s Christmas with Sam Kieffer
The book was discussed extensively in the episode, especially the debate about whether or not it is a Christmas movie. The book was the catalyst for a storyline in the episode and was referenced several times in conversation. Several quotes were shared from the movie, and there was a deleted scene featuring Jake Lacey, who plays Pete, acting out the entire movie.
I hope German terrorists don't take over the Christmas party or a whole half to go all John McLean on them.
Have you not seen Die Hard?
No, no, no, no, your script is wrong.
That's right. That's how well he knows it.
For me, it's that he is barefoot. The whole movie! It makes me so unsettled.
He's got a glass in his foot.
He's a... Shoot! Zaglass.
Zaglass.
Zaglass.
He has to run through the glass. Run through the glass barefoot. And then he has to fish it out. Big hunk of glass.
I'd like to point out that during this whole scene of Pete and Aaron if you look through the doorway window, you can see Toby and Nelly in there talking about the Scranton Strangler.
Lucky for him he has a copier too in his car. That's how much this guy loves Die Hard.
He has a fight with two people, but it's just him so playing both people.
Chris Gethard, who played Trevor on the show, mentioned that he wrote a book titled "Dad at Peace".
Chris is the creative mind behind Wellness Together's newest program, "Laughing Together". Chris says they're very excited to announce their efforts to expand advocacy, awareness, and access to mental...
— Episode: The Target
Chris Gethard, who played Trevor on the show, mentioned that he wrote a book titled "Dad at Peace".
Chris is the creative mind behind Wellness Together's newest program, "Laughing Together". Chris says they're very excited to announce their efforts to expand advocacy, awareness, and access to mental health for students and you can learn all about it on their website laughingtogether.org.
Clark had to take time off from "The Office" to book a movie role in "Kickass 3".
Clark needed time off to been in Kickass 3.
— Episode: The Whale
Clark had to take time off from "The Office" to book a movie role in "Kickass 3".
Clark needed time off to been in Kickass 3.
The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Daryl was reading a book about life hacks, how to become more efficient, and it was mentioned to be 'Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity', a book by David Allen.
It's called Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. It's by an author named David Allen.
— Episode: Andy’s Ancestry
Daryl was reading a book about life hacks, how to become more efficient, and it was mentioned to be 'Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity', a book by David Allen.
It's called Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. It's by an author named David Allen.
A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons
The language of Dothraki was created by linguist David J. Peterson for the television show Game of Thrones, which was based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire.'
The Dothraki language is a fictional language in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.
— Episode: Andy’s Ancestry
The language of Dothraki was created by linguist David J. Peterson for the television show Game of Thrones, which was based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire.'
The Dothraki language is a fictional language in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.
Anna Coates, the key assistant location manager, mentioned this book as her favourite. It is about four sisters from Africa.
Anna Coates, and her favorite book is The Poisonwood Bible. It's about four sisters from Africa.
— Episode: New Guys
Anna Coates, the key assistant location manager, mentioned this book as her favourite. It is about four sisters from Africa.
Anna Coates, and her favorite book is The Poisonwood Bible. It's about four sisters from Africa.
It's the album that Boulevard of Broken Dreams was released on.
Boulevard of Broken Dreams is from Green Day's 2004 album, American Idiot.
— Episode: A Look Back on Secret Santa
It's the album that Boulevard of Broken Dreams was released on.
Boulevard of Broken Dreams is from Green Day's 2004 album, American Idiot.
Nelly quotes Portia from the book in a speech she gives to Andy, and he melts and agrees to give her the job of special projects manager.
Nelly gives a speech by Portia and Merchant of Venice and Andy he melts he agrees to give Nelly a job as special projects manager He calls her a sly bastard and he hires her back yes, they shake on it...
— Episode: Free Family Portrait Studio
Nelly quotes Portia from the book in a speech she gives to Andy, and he melts and agrees to give her the job of special projects manager.
Nelly gives a speech by Portia and Merchant of Venice and Andy he melts he agrees to give Nelly a job as special projects manager He calls her a sly bastard and he hires her back yes, they shake on it.
Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition
Claire mentioned the book "Shot by Shot" as a helpful resource for learning about directing and setting up shots. The book, particularly the chapter about the 'line,' was helpful to her as an editor with an understanding of camera placement.
She's talking about the don't cross the line. And that's just kind of how you set up shots and where you put the camera in relationship to the actor.
— Episode: Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon
Claire mentioned the book "Shot by Shot" as a helpful resource for learning about directing and setting up shots. The book, particularly the chapter about the 'line,' was helpful to her as an editor with an understanding of camera placement.
She's talking about the don't cross the line. And that's just kind of how you set up shots and where you put the camera in relationship to the actor.
But it was really helpful for me. Editors have a pretty good idea about the line. It looks really wonky if you cross the line in something that you're editing.
Don't cross the line doesn't mean don't do something inappropriate. Cross the line is jargon in the industry about where your camera is placed.
Claire mentioned a book by Andy Green, which contained a quote from James Spader about his role as Robert California. Spader explained that the writers were initially unsure about how to portray Robert, but ultimately embraced the eccentric and enigmatic nature of the character.
the characters on the show were constantly treating my character like this sort of enigmatic guy who they couldn't quite figure out. And I realized partway in that the writers couldn't quite figure hi...
— Episode: Angry Andy with Claire Scanlon
Claire mentioned a book by Andy Green, which contained a quote from James Spader about his role as Robert California. Spader explained that the writers were initially unsure about how to portray Robert, but ultimately embraced the eccentric and enigmatic nature of the character.
the characters on the show were constantly treating my character like this sort of enigmatic guy who they couldn't quite figure out. And I realized partway in that the writers couldn't quite figure him out either. I mean, the same relationship that the other characters had with Robert, the writers had with him as well. But I feel that worked to my advantage. They wrote some really strange eccentric stuff that I loved goofing around with. Now, whether it was successful in terms of the greater context of the whole show, I don't know. That wasn't my concern. My concern was to try and play this guy and commit to him. And to me, he was just this very strange, totally eccentric, enigmatic guy. And I think that really comes out in his performance. And it's what I remember of him. He's one of those actors and you find them a lot in the theater. The words that the playwright has written are the law. And it's your job as the actor to figure out how to make it work. And you make it work.
A Survival Guide
Jenna discussed her book The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide, in the context of Ryan taking photos of Kelly and offering to take photos of Erin, comparing it to a story of how she almost joined a fake Spice Girls group that was a front for a call girl service. She explained that her book offers advice for aspiring actors, particularly in relation to navigating the pitfalls of the industry.
I wrote about this in my book, The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide.
— Episode: A Look Back on Double Date
Jenna discussed her book The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide, in the context of Ryan taking photos of Kelly and offering to take photos of Erin, comparing it to a story of how she almost joined a fake Spice Girls group that was a front for a call girl service. She explained that her book offers advice for aspiring actors, particularly in relation to navigating the pitfalls of the industry.
I wrote about this in my book, The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide.
So guys, if you're an aspiring actor and you wanna come to Los Angeles or New York, maybe buy my book, The Actor's Life, A Survival Guide, where I lay out a lot of things that you should and shouldn't do based on my experience.
An Unauthorized Guide With Values (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
This was one of Toby's latest Chad Fleunderman novels, a murder mystery. Toby believed that the events in this episode were very similar to the plot of the novel.
A lot of this reminds me of a plot of my latest Chad Fleunderman novel, A Murder for Framing.
— Episode: Christmas Wishes with Ameenah Kaplan
This was one of Toby's latest Chad Fleunderman novels, a murder mystery. Toby believed that the events in this episode were very similar to the plot of the novel.
A lot of this reminds me of a plot of my latest Chad Fleunderman novel, A Murder for Framing.
It was compared to the book "The Handmaid's Tale" because of the parallels between the control and restrictions placed on women in the show and the book.
Kind of sounds like The Handmaid's Tale.
— Episode: Mrs. California
It was compared to the book "The Handmaid's Tale" because of the parallels between the control and restrictions placed on women in the show and the book.
Kind of sounds like The Handmaid's Tale.
Oh, a lot like The Handmaid's Tale.
One of the first things that happens when they're slowly taking over is that they close all the women's banking accounts and have their funds transferred to their husband's accounts.
Yeah.
Yeah.
The Definitive Edition
Angela was reading the graphic novel version of The Diary of Anne Frank, and she said that she found the letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during war to be important to read.
Right now, I am reading the graphic novel of The Diary of Anne Frank. These letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during these times of war, I think it is so important for us to r...
— Episode: Gettysburg
Angela was reading the graphic novel version of The Diary of Anne Frank, and she said that she found the letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during war to be important to read.
Right now, I am reading the graphic novel of The Diary of Anne Frank. These letters and diaries of people recounting their experiences during these times of war, I think it is so important for us to read and know these things.
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