The Office
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Office has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard May 2025 on SmartLess. Podcasts reference The Office to discuss its influence on comedy and television. In the SmartLess episode featuring Ricky Gervais, the original creator, the show's unique mockumentary style is highlighted. Additionally, Amy Poehler mentions the show's impact on her work in the Good Hang podcast, while Cat Wilson on Table Read Tuesdays draws comparisons to other comedic works.
The Office is the title of several mockumentary sitcoms based on a British series originally created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant as The Office in 2001. The original series also starred Gervais as manager and primary character David Brent. The two series were broadcast on BBC Two in 2001 and 2002, totalling 12 episodes, with two special episodes concluding the series in 2003. A follow up movie starring Gervais and featuring his David Brent character was released in 2016.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Greg Daniels (adaptation) |
| Published | 1200 |
| Publisher | Arkose Press |
| Subjects | Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern), Glossaries, vocabularies, Early works to 1800 |
| ISBN | 9780801014390 |
| Genre | Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern), Glossaries, vocabularies, Early works to 1800 |
How do different shows talk about The Office?
3 shows discussed The Office in these episodes.
- SmartLess — 2 episodes
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler — 1 episode
- Table Read Tuesdays — 1 episode
Who talks about The Office on podcasts?
Cat Wilson brought up The Office; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on SmartLess.
- "Ricky Gervais" on SmartLess (Jan 2026)
- Aziz Ansari | Good Hang with Amy Poehler on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Oct 2025)
- Galaxy Quest--Second Half 08/05/25 on Table Read Tuesdays (Aug 2025) — Cat Wilson
- RE-RELEASE: Tina Fey | SmartLess on SmartLess (May 2025)
Which podcasts mention The Office most?
SmartLess (2 episodes), Good Hang with Amy Poehler (1 episode) and Table Read Tuesdays (1 episode) mention The Office most.
- SmartLess — 2 episodes · More books from SmartLess
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler — 1 episode · More books from Good Hang with Amy Poehler
- Table Read Tuesdays — 1 episode · More books from Table Read Tuesdays
What is The Office mentioned alongside?
The Office is most often mentioned alongside Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation and Die Hard.
Mentioned together: Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, Die Hard, Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Tech Sergeant Chen, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB), GQ, Chicago, Influence, India