‘Out of Office’ - The UK Office Podcast

Back again after another enforced break, the boys chat to Stand up Comedian, Writer, Author and fan of The Office, Geoff Norcott. A great discussion about The Office, comedy in general and lots in-between. Don't mention the orphanage...

We return but this time it's not just a big boys club as we are joined by self confessed The Office obsessive and sub-editor at The Times, Jessica Hayden. We chat sexist jokes, quotes in headlines, Fray Bentos pies and loads (put loads) more. Please help support our book here: https://unbound.com/books/the-office/

After a longer than expected break, the boys return to interview UK battle rapper and hilarious obsessive of The Office, Shuffle T this week. We discuss rap, niche office quotes, TWO quizzes and loads more. We dont want to overdo it, but please help support us in the journey to get our book published too. It would mean a lot and now Duncan Goodhew is in, he'd be gutted if it didn't happen.

We're back! Our first pod in nearly 2 years and we return with Duncan Hayes, agent to Ricky and Stephen for over 20 years, and continues to be today. We announce some exciting stuff in the pipeline, there is of course a quiz and loads more! Remember to follow us on twitter @outofofficepod_ and please rate and review!

We're back after an extended break due to Steve's baby (you think we care about his baby as much as he does?) with a great interview with TV critic, and personal friend of Ricky Gervais, Boyd Hilton. Some great insights and a Ricky story unlikely to be beaten. A very enjoyable chat with the affectionately known "Baldy Boyd".

This week, despite technical issues, we welcome stand up comedian, writer and Slough native Jake Lambert on the pod. A lot of fun too, we discuss all sorts including VIP screenings and Ricky's thoughts on the peripheral characters, being Brent at 12 years old, fantasy football, whats it like in Slough, midgets get a mention, there's a quiz and much more!

This week we are joined by comedian and self confessed The Office obsessive Paul Mccaffrey. We discuss the state of comedy, favourite scenes, The Office being as big as Oasis and of course there's a quiz. Our quizzes are returning during lockdown so get in touch to get involved! Please share the pod and a review would be very welcome. Cheers. Stay safe and. Enjoy!

Its been a mad year, and we're back to discuss Christmases in the office, answer some of your questions, and there's a podcasting first (unverified) live Coronavirus test. Enjoy, and dont cry, its Christmas. We'll be back in the new year with some more great guests!

We return after a short break, to chat to Executive Producer Anil Gupta. We discuss the comissioning process of the show, just how close it came to not being made. His input on how the show looked, and lots more interesting bits. Enjoy!

In this very special episode we have the pleasure of speaking with the one and only Ralph Ineson (Finchy). We discuss jokes so offensive they didnt make it in, what the biggest kitchen appliance Ralph could throw over his house, and a great story about the public where 'one up the bum' would certainly have done some harm. There's a special Finchy quiz and some great insight into the show and the character. Enjoy!

The first 'come and get me plea' of the series was snapped up in seconds as the boys are joined by Broadcaster, Podcaster, Journalist and Author, Daniel Storey. Another great look back over the series and how it's manifested into our personalities. Discussion meanders through football and putting professional players into office scenarios. A controversial quiz sees retrospective action used for the first time and much much more! 

In the latest of our superfan series we're joined by Radio X DJ Toby Tarrant to chat about the show. Which character would be the best batsman? We play I've phrased ya and who wants to win, roughly? £42,000. We hear insights about The Office as well as what it's like to work at the birthplace of the ricky gervais XFM podcasts. We laugh an awful lot... Play a record...

We chat with Ewen MacIntosh in this special where we discuss the origin of the name Keith, how it was filming the show as well as TV culture, lockdown challenges, quizzing and more!

Sam & Steve are joined by podcasting legends Pavo & Neil from WTAF this country Podcast. A real insight into the world of podcasting, fan communities and Cotswold Meat Raffles!! The lads discuss the similarities of the two shows, lockdown guest hunting, comedy & cancel culture and much much more! Like listening to 4 weirdo's in the local pub it's a must listen for fans of UK Comedy!

Another superfan to dissect the brilliance of the office with! This time the lads are joined by comedy legend Ralf Little. Discussing Royle Family, 2 Pints, Podcasting, Stalking, Football and much much more... it’s a real gem!!

In our latest superfan series we have the pleasure of welcoming ex Liverpool/England defender, and massive fan Jamie Carragher, as well as Sky Sports News presenter Michael Bridge. Guests, 2 for a tenner? Yes please, four. We chat favourite scenes, would Brent be a successful manager? Who Carra would like from The Office next to him on the pitch. There's a head to head quiz and more!

In this episode we have the privilege to speak to Lucy Davis in one of her rare appearances discussing the show. We chat about auditioning, what working with Stephen and Ricky was like, the outtakes, favourite episodes and much more! It was a genuine thrill to speak to 'Dawn', one of the leads in what many will consider to be the greatest moment in British sitcom history. Enjoy!

Not my favourite Kempner of all time.... The second Kempner we have on the podcast, this time, it's Luke. Comedian & Impressionist, best known for bringing Alan Carr, Arsene Wenger, Piers Morgan, Joe Wicks and Boris Johnson to life. We chat about the Arsenal Spurs rivalry, Murder in Successville, Comedy Culture and of course the influential nature of The Office series. Luke takes on Steve's quiz and we play an impressive round of Brent Against Humanity. One of our favourite people to chat to.. We hope you enjoy!

It's another lockdown zoom-fest from the lads this week as we chat to Forest Superstar Joe Lolley. Not only is he a massive fan of the office but he's also been throwing objects over his house..... what have you ever done? It's more of these, with Joe's take on the show, life as a footballer with no football to play, throwing pans over houses and the normal superfan quiz! Also, find out how Joe feels about being outscored by Steve in an earlier season.... probably what spurred him on! Contact us @OutofOfficePod_ on Twitter or Email outofofficepodcast@gmail.com

More Isolation Zooming with another Superfan! This time the boys are joined by George Riley....Broadcaster, Presenter and bloody good rep! We get another viewpoint on the series whilst discussing Zoom Quizzes, Whatsapp Groups, Non-Alcoholic Beer, TV Cash Cows and a special mention for Club Call and Teletext!! Podcasting.... It's like reading for your ears!

Another Superfan episode this time from the twitter legend Billie T. The boys are back, this time on zoom due to social distancing but the normal office chat is continued!

Join us as we return to the 'staff room' in an isolation, working from home special. We discuss your questions including what could you master in 6 weeks? & what 3 items from tesco would help you survive the apocalypse? There's a pandemic quiz, a popular hole, porno laughs, prosthetic parrot wings, a woman who pees alcohol, and more!

In the first of a new series of episodes, join us in the staff room. Where we answer your questions put to us on the socials. We'll chat about the latest subjects and get you through your lunch break. In this episode we have a tribute to Ricky Gervais' cat Ollie, we discuss Coronavirus, Toilet Rolls, Pub lunches, would Lee shag Tim's Nan, pissing on your own hands and more!

This week we're joined by Premier league presenter, video creator and podcaster James Allcott. We chat cocktails, The Office themed 5-a-side teams, cancel culture and would the show survive now? There's a quiz, brent against humanity, underrated lines and much more! Enjoy!

In the latest episode of the Superfans series we chat with writer Darren Richman. We discuss a chance encounter with Ricky, the different later projects of Merchant and Gervais, comparisons with the US Office and more. There's brent against humanity, and a very tough quiz!

In this special podcast we battle with the Peep Show podcast - 'Podcast Secrets of the Pharaohs' to decide who is the best boss, David Brent or Alan Johnson. Some great chat, laughs and debate, amongst lots of the usual nonsense. Who came out on top?

Happy new year! The boys are back with a special episode reviewing the David Brent film, Life on the road. It's also our anniversary so we talk 1 year of podcasting, heavy petting, double denim, we play sausage or pie, biggest tips and much more. Enjoy! More to come in 2020!

In this very special episode, the boys manage to ask David some burning questions around the upcoming election, and get his thoughts on various topics. There's also a political Brent against Humanity and we give our suggestions to a national fines list. All topped off with a political quiz. Enjoy!

This week we have a chat with Steve Brody about his role of the agent in The Office, the other characters in his career, working with Ricky and Stephen, what is in a Black Velvet, and how good does a song have to be to forgive certain indiscretions...?

Podcaster Jon Bass joins us this week to discuss the best TV show around. We also find out what Ricky Gervais' rider is, The Office friend test, VAR drama in the real quiz, Different podcasts for different needs, and being followed by The Rock. Enjoy!

Series 3 continues with the host of the Xmas special, club dating game 'the love lottery', Mike McClean. Whilst Mike admits his knowledge of the show isn't the best, we chat about Ricky and Stephen, Howard from the Halifax, a little football discussion, best and worst interviews, Las Vegas scams and much more!

In our 2nd superfan episode we welcome Liam, the man behind the Shit Office Doodles twitter account (@DoodlesShit). There's Brent against Humanity, snog/marry/avoid, Biddlybiddlybiddlybiddlybong and of course a quiz, with a brave request of a Midget question... Really enjoyable episode and a top guy. Oooh, love me... Pathetic

Our series of superfan episodes kicks off with with an enjoyable chat with Comedian, singer, writer and podcaster Sooz Kempner. We talk her favourite parts of the office, we have snog/marry/avoid, brent against humanity and of course a quiz. Give her a follow on twitter @soozuk and try her podcast mystery on the rocks. Episodes coming soon with more great guests.

The boys are (finally) back to finish off the show with part 2 of the Christmas special. Aside from discussing the show, there's a fruit quiz, Neil of Fortune, the staff room and loads more. We discuss the best piece of British television ever and there's a hint at what we're up to next. Thank you all so much for listening and please review and drop us some feedback. We'll see you soon!

**Special Episode Drop** Sam and Steve are back, this time with Part 1 of the Christmas Specials. We are reunited with Brent 3 years after the original documentary was shown on the BBC and catching up with the gang sparks discussions on German Strip Clubs, The Origin of Prat, Releasing a Christmas Single, Best Biscuits, Lookalike Quiz and Much Much More!! RT, Like and Subscribe to support the Podcast and interact with us by emailing outofofficepodcast@gmail.com

A special episode as we chat with Kellie Shirley aka Kim from the 'Love Lottery'. Kellie didn't pick David that night, but chose to speak to Sam and Steve about her experiences with The Office, take part in a quiz, announce the next Bond girl and more.

After a longer break than usual... We're back with the final episode of the Series! Steve has a new friend from his holiday, Is buzz lightyear gay? Motion sensor toys, Play your towns right and What annoys steve about Sam's office. We follow David into his redundancy and there's a little hint about the future. Enjoy!

This week Steve and Sam are fuelled with Dr Pepper, and discuss episode 5 of Series 2. Steve's school is revealed, There's a local paper quiz and loads more!

We return after a couple of bonus episodes to discuss episode 4. We chat about public displays of affection, there's a Bruce Lee quiz, ways to look at the opposite sex without being spotted and of course there's a Neil of Fortune. Meeting adjourned

In (another) bonus episode we chat with David Schaal, best known as Taffy/Glynn from The Office and Terry Cartwright of The Inbetweeners. We discuss The Office, what it's like working with Ricky Gervais, The Inbetweeners, there's some culture chat, football and of course a sex position quiz. Get in touch with us @OutOfOfficePod_ on twitter and help us get more guests for you guys. Enjoy!

A bonus episode for you this week. A look back at the best from the Series 1 quizzes. From Midgets to Poisonous frogs. Italian designers to fetishes, or penis enlargements, to Midgets...

Is party time this week and the boys discuss episode 3, sporting nicknames, cockney rhyming slang and more. There's a double Neil of Fortune, Top Trumps and loads more. Enjoy!

Back for Episode 2 and the boys discuss the tensions rising at Wernham Hogg, a real life wankathon, there's Neil of Fortune, an Ale quiz and loads more!

The boys return from their break after Series 1 & discuss the Swindon lot coming over, David's new boss, there's some feedback from Series 1, Michael Jackson in the staff room and a quiz on adult magazines. Enjoy!

In this special Series 1 round up, we welcome James Buckley of The Inbetweeners & White gold. The boys (like Vic & Bob, and one extra one) discuss their favourite moments of S1. We also hear where James used to work, as well as some emails/tweets from the listeners, including a story of one unfortunate listener. We find out what animal James would duct tape to a lamppost #IThinkTheresBeenAnApeUpThere. There is of course a quiz (two in fact) and how much would it cost in stamps to get between the Wernham Hogg branches? Get in touch with us at OutOfOfficePodcast@gmail.com and follow us on twitter @outofofficepod_

Steve & Sam return to discuss the series finale, the redundancy situation and what next for Wernham Hogg. But mostly chat about Midgets, rate my plate, we have a great Kettle over a pub, is fingering dying out? & even Fritzl gets a mention. We'll be back for a series 1 roundup with James Buckley soon! Enjoy!

This week the boys are back discussing Episode 5, Steve has a cold & we chat about Autoerotic Asphyxiation, condom flavours, Email sign offs and ponder what animal you could cling film to a lamp-post? Get in touch with your questions at @OutOfOfficePod_ on Twitter and check out our Instagram too. You can also get in touch via OutOfOfficePodcast@gmail.com with your office pranks, achievements or questions. Enjoy!

The boys are back and discuss fan favourite, Episode 4 - Training. Steve's been on a course, we also talk adult nappies, giant chickens, Texas and more. Get in touch with your stories and feedback @OutOfOfficePod_ enjoy!

Steve & Sam continue to discuss series 1, with this episode featuring the quiz, the entrance of Chris Finch, Cockbusters, penis extensions & the McCanns. Enjoy!

In this 2nd installment we talk about sexism, fetishes, boobs and monkeys. Amongst plenty of office related comedy and we find out what a PP is...

Welcome to Out of Office, a UK version of The Office, themed Gogglebox for your ears.  Join Sam & Steve in reliving the comedy genius of Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant in the iconic British comedy .  Each Pod we'll watch an episode and have a chat about what makes us laugh about it, although there's plenty out there for those of you who don't like The Office. We have loads of features and that's why we want to hear from you! In this first episode we watch episode 1, talk about jelly & wonder if we're faster than the fastest midget. Follow us on Twitter @outofofficepod_ or get in touch at outofofficepodcast@gmail.com