About this episode

The episode discusses the struggles of the Michael Scott Paper Company and the buyout by Dunder Mifflin, along with insights and trivia from the hosts.

This week we’re breaking down “Broke”. The Michael Scott Paper Company is struggling to stay in business after Ryan made a serious accounting error. Meanwhile, Dunder Mifflin has taken a hit from all the customers they lost to the Michael Scott Paper Company, so with the help of Jim, Dunder Mifflin decides to buy out the Michael Scott Paper Company while not knowing that’s exactly what Pam, Michael and Ryan want. This is the first “Office” episode directed by Steve Carell. The ladies help a fan clarify what Michael yells when pranking Ryan, Jenna explains fixed-costs vs variable-costs and Angela shares a deleted scene about Charles Miner that will make you gasp! So enjoy this episode because well, well, well, oh how the turn tables. Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question:  https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion   Follow Us on Instagram:  OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on  YouTube Follow Us on  TikTok

People in this episode

Hosts: Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey

Topics covered

• business struggles
• accounting errors
• company buyout
• pranks
• deleted scenes
• directorial debut

Keywords

• Michael Scott Paper Company
• Dunder Mifflin
• accounting error
• Steve Carell
• deleted scene
• Office episode

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dunder Mifflin

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