The Office
International series of mockumentary sitcoms
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning The Office
Co-Creator of Exploding Kittens — How to Raise Millions on Kickstarter | Elan Lee
Tim Ferriss
A show associated with Greg Daniels, referenced in the discussion of the executive producers for the Exploding Kittens Netflix show.
Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288
Lex Fridman
TV show mentioned in the context of couples falling in love slowly over time, specifically Jim and Pam's relationship.
The Death of Data Gatekeeping: AI Makes Everyone An Analyst | Hex Cofounder
a16z Deep Dives
A TV show mentioned as an influence on Hex's internal skits and the founder's role as a character.
Ep. 197: Cal’s Writing Process, Lessons from Tim Ferriss, and the Power of Paper
Cal Newport
A hit NBC show where the character of Darryl Philbin referenced 'The 4-Hour Workweek', ironically in a context of working more.
Cal Newport and Tim Ferriss Revisit “The 4-Hour Workweek” Plus Much More! | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A television show that featured a character, Darryl, mentioning The 4-Hour Workweek, which, by then, had become associated with mere 'hyper-productivity' in pop culture rather than its original message.
Q&A Extravaganza (Episode 58)
Stronger By Science
A TV show mentioned when trying to recall a character named Toby.
Michael Schur — Lessons from "The Office" and SNL, Moral Philosophy, Storytelling, and More
Tim Ferriss
An Emmy Award-winning NBC hit comedy where Michael Schur spent four years as a writer and producer. He initially thought adapting the British version was a terrible idea.
Ep. 245: "Crazy" Productivity
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to David Graeber's 'Bullshit Jobs' theory, as a comedic representation of mundane office life.
Testosterone Boosters, Sticking Points, and Bar Velocity Technology (Episode 56)
Stronger By Science
A TV show mentioned for a cold open where characters are performing CPR, highlighted as a very funny segment.
Ep. 238: The Joys Of The Reading Life
Cal Newport
A TV show mentioned as an example of content accessible via a VPN by connecting to a server in another country (UK).
Whitney Cummings Returns | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A TV show mentioned as an example for writing a 'spec script', although it's no longer on air.
B.J. Novak Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
American comedy show where BJ Novak served as a writer, producer, and actor, initially not expected to be successful but became a massive hit.
Rainn Wilson Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An Emmy-winning NBC show where Rainn Wilson played the character Dwight.
Travis Kalanick Joins, xAI Rebuild, Spotify CEO Joins, Apple Faces Slop Allegations
TBPN
A popular TV show, with a UK version whose character Kevin Bishop was suggested as a potential face for Ramp Europe.
7 Proven Steps to Build a MILLION DOLLAR Landing Page
Wes McDowell
Mentioned as a show people default to watching when faced with decision paralysis from too many streaming options.
5 Killer Businesses On Easy Mode In 2026
My First Million
Chris Corner's podcast, where he discusses business ideas.