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Feb 2019
47m 21s

1: The Michael Scott Paper Company

Ordinary Things Media
About this episode

In the inaugural episode, Sean, Alex, and Edwin discuss the Michael Scott Paper Company, one of the most unique arcs in the show and the namesake of the podcast. We give a rundown of the best moments, what led to it, and how it influenced later seasons of ‘The Office’.

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