Feb 23, 2022 · 25 min
Welcoming Brian Baumgartner to the Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza is joined by Brian, best known for playing Kevin Malone on The Office, to talk about his podcast Off the Beat. It’s about TV and what makes it great, but started out as a deep dive into how The Office became such a beloved show. The obsession with The Office spans all demographics and Brian is here to discuss how after over 15 years, the show is still hugely relevant, with Gen Z icons like Billie Eilish keeping love for the show alive. Listen to this hear why the world still needs podcasts about The Office, and to learn how true crime podcasts inspired the way Brian approached his show. Brian’s Show: Off the Beat with Brian Baumgartner (formerly Office Deep Dive) An Oral History of The Office Shows Mentioned: Office Ladies Serial from Serial Productions and The New York Times Company To Live and Die in LA Dolly Parton’s America Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.