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 36 - The Merger
Josh Boltz is back in this episode from the third season. Recorded in 2018, we're talking about Episode 7, the Merger. The people of Stamford come to Scranton, and that means new people for Michael to impress. Is he up for the challenge? Who from this ragtag group of new faces will become permanent members of the cast? It's Karen and Andy.
Episode 35 - Branch Closing
Bad new for Scranton. Or maybe Stanford. Either way, a branch is closing, and that means big changes at Dunder Mifflin! In this episode recorded in 2018, Terrell Norton joins Brian and Hilton to talk about the seventh episode of Season 3, Branch Closing. It means a lot of driving for Jan, that's for sure.
Episode 34 - Diwali
It’s time celebrate Diwali, and possibly do a little cheerleading. Ethan Sandoval joins Hilton and Brian to talk about the 6th episode of Season 3, Diwali. Michael brings his new date Carol to Kelly’s family Diwali celebration. Of course, Michael may not actually understand Diwali. He’ll still sing a song about it, though.
Episode 33 - Initiation
Jan has Pam monitoring Michael, but all Michael cares about is pretzel day. Meanwhile, Ryan and Dwight spend some quality time together. Josh Boltz is back, for this episode recorded in 2018.
Episode 32 - Grief Counseling
Michael learns his former boss has died, and leads the office on an adventure through the stages of grief. Comedian Jeff Thomas joins us to make sense of this fun Season 3 episode.
Episode 31 - The Coup
This week, Hilton and Brian, plus guest Landry Miller, discuss the third episode of Season 3, The Coup. Dwight makes a play for Michael's job, while Pam orders some new clothes. The A and B plot lines are pretty different here.
Episode 30 - The Convention
Michael and Dwight head to an annual paper sales convention, where they run into Josh and Jim from the Scranton branch. Having Jim removed from his normal setting leads to some poignant moments between him and Michael, and along the way we see more of Michael's sales prowess. Hilton and Brian fly solo for this episode recorded in 2018.
Episode 29 - Gay Witch Hunt
He did it. He did it. Michael kissed a man. And Hilton and Brian are back to talk about it, in this episode recorded in 2018. Michael's misunderstanding of LGBTQ people is on full display here, in an episode that may have been hard to make today.
Episode 28 - Casino Night
Lacy Hancock is back for the final episode of Season 2, Casino Night! Michael's big event brings out guest stars, big surprises, and one heck of a cliffhanger. A great way to build on the momentum of an awesome season, and set things up to come.
Episode 27 - Conflict Resolution
In this episode from 2018, Hilton and Brian welcome Tony Beatty back to the show to talk about the 21st episode of Season 2, Conflict Resolution. Michael takes charge when he learns about Toby's complaint file. What could go wrong? Everything.
Episode 26 - Drug Testing
In this episode from 2018, we hang out with Landry Miller to talk about Episode 20 of Season 2, Drug Testing. Only one of us was high during this recording. Maybe 2. I don't remember. I wonder if that's related.
Episode 25 - Michael’s Birthday
Hilton and Brian invite Michael Zampino to talk about episode 19 of Season 2, Michael's Birthday. Michael (Scott) is insufferable on his big day, so Michael (Zampino) helps us dig into that. Pretty sure I got the last names right.
Episode 24 - Take Your Daughter to Work Day
In this episode from 2018, Hilton and Brian welcome Lacy Hancock back to the show. Lacy was one of our most frequent guests, and was a huge fan of the show. We talk about the 18th Episode of Season 2, Take Your Daughter to Work Day.
Episode 23 - Dwight’s Speech
In this episode from 2018, comedian Evan Hughes joins Hilton and Brian to talk about episode 17 of Season 2, Dwight's Speech. Dwight is trying to make a big impression among his peers. Meanwhile, Evan is giving Hilton and Brian a surprise when he admits he was not impressed by the episode! A Tulsa legend shares his thoughts, even if it doesn't move drive the wheels of history.
Episode 22 - Valentine’s Day
In this episode from 2018, Hilton and Brian look at the 16th episode of Season 2, Valentine's Day. Michael is off to New York, with big hopes and a bigger secret. But it could put him in hot water with his new boss, his old boss, and pretty much everyone. The show really is really finding it's narrative strengths with this episode.
Episode 21 - Boys and Girls
When Jan comes to Scranton for a Women in the Workplace meeting, Michael decides to compete the only way he knows how, awkwardly. In this episode from 2018, Brian and Hilton take a deep dive into the 15th Episode of Season 2, Boys and Girls.
Episode 20 - The Carpet
Brian and Hilton take a look at episode 14 of Season 2, The Carpet. Michael finds a surprise in his office, and it leads him on a voyage of discovery. We meet Ed Truck, so that's nice. Some great talking heads from much of the cast in this one.
Episode 19 - The Secret
In this episode recorded in 2018, Hilton and Brian look at the 13th episode of Season 2, The Secret. Michael is struggling to keep Jim's secret about his affection for Pam, but it's really Oscar's secret that comes out, even if Dwight is completely oblivious! The Oscar plot really shows how much has changed culturally since the episode first aired!
Episode 18 - The Injury
Hilton and Brian chat about the 12th episode of season 2, The Injury. Michael's grilled foot is the surprising start to the episode, but lots of lack of awareness and self-absorption are where it ends, as many episodes centered on Michael do. Meanwhile. the end scenes with Dwight reveal some of the series strengths in chracter-building.
Episode 17 - Booze Cruise
In this episode recorded in 2018, Brittany Daniels joins us to talk about Episode 11 of Season 2, Booze Cruise. Michael has hopes of motivating his employees on the open water, but the booze cruise in November doesn't go quite like he plans. Fun guest appearances from Rob Riggle and Amy Adams add to the episode, but the real star is the limbo.