10 Office Ladies Podcast Episodes Fans Will Love
5. Diwali
In this episode of the Office Ladies, they have the very talented Mindy Kaling with them! There are tons of facts and behind-the-scenes information in this episode, such as Mindy’s backstory and a cautionary tale about sushi and excessive amounts of alcohol.
A fascinating fact that the Ladies share with audiences is that The Office was the first American television comedy series to depict the Hindu festival of Diwali. We also learn that Mindy Kaling had to do research about Diwali in order to write the episode.
As with all their guests, the Ladies ask Kaling about her start on the show and how she became a writer and actor. She reveals her start was when she and a friend produced and starred in a play where they played Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. It’s a sentence that will likely catch even the biggest fans by surprise. One of the fascinating details Kaling reveals is why Toby, Kelly, and Ryan were stationed in the Annex. There is so much information Mindy Kaling reveals about her start that it’s alone worth listening to.
Last and but not least, Fisher and Kinsey share the story about the time Angela Kinsey planned Jenna Fisher's bachelorette party and how things took an unexpected turn. The story is highly amusing and shouldn't be missed.