Office Ladies – "All About Creed Bratton"

Date: September 24, 2025
Hosts: Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey
Special Guest: Creed Bratton (actor & musician, portrayed Creed on The Office)

Episode Overview

This special episode celebrates the uniquely mysterious and hilarious character of Creed Bratton from The Office, as well as the real-life Creed Bratton himself. Jenna and Angela reminisce about infamous Creed moments, reveal behind-the-scenes stories, explore fan theories and contributions, and share a delightful and candid interview with Creed Bratton. The episode is packed with quirky anecdotes, philosophical musings, and insightful Q&A, making it a treat for fans of The Office and its most enigmatic cast member.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrating Creed: Show Bible and Fan Contributions

• [02:26] Angela introduces the focus: "It's an all about character episode... It is all about Creed Bratton today."
• The hosts read a detailed list compiled by fan Cindy R. from Australia, who and her family spent years cataloging facts about Creed, noting the character’s criminal exploits, his oddities, and hilarious lines (see notable quotes below).
• Jenna acknowledges: "Their list is actually more detailed than the show bible." [03:32]
• Additional canon facts (from the show bible and not the fan compilation) include: was in an iron lung as a teenager, chess master, Swiss passport, friends in China, and an alias—William Charles Schneider. [06:54]

2. Personal Interactions: Text Threads with Creed

• [07:28] Angela and Jenna share amusing highlights from their years-long text thread with Creed, who refers to himself as “Grandpa Creed,” calls Angela “Pumpkin,” and Jenna “Jen.”
• Creed shares animal videos, dance performances, and thoughtful philosophical quotes, such as an Alan Watts reflection: “Be like a cat.” [08:55]
• Example from their thread: “Oh, come on ladies, I’m a blubbering mess after this one,” referring to a heartwarming animal video. [10:11]

3. Favorite Creed Moments—Hosts & Team Picks

• [15:57] The team shares their top Creed moments from the show, including:
  • The “old man smell” and asthma/scuba line [17:06]
  • “When Pam gets Michael’s old chair, I get Pam’s old chair. Then I’ll have two chairs. Only one to go.” [17:47]
  • The cartwheel resolution from “Ultimatum”: “I want to do a cartwheel, but real casual...” [18:26]
  • From “Gay Witch Hunt”: “In the ’60s I made love to many, many women... it’s possible a man slipped in, there’d be no way of knowing.” [19:18]
  • From “Fun Run”: “I’ve been involved in a number of cults, both as a leader and a follower. You have more fun as a follower, but you make more money as a leader.” [19:40]

4. Fan Favorite Moments & Buzzfeed Highlights

• [19:49] Angela draws from Buzzfeed’s list of 27 iconic Creed moments.
  • “You’re paying way too much for worms, man. Who’s your worm guy?” [20:30]
  • His “Bo Body” manager moment and improv acronym session. [21:51]
  • Discusses Creed’s skill in making every oddball line memorable and the effect he had on castmates, especially “cracking up” John Krasinski. [22:44]

5. Areas of Interest: CreedThoughts Blog & Reality vs. Fiction

A. CreedThoughts.gov Blog

• [23:43] Angela and Jenna read from the still-active CreedThoughts.gov, featuring classic in-character blog posts written by the show’s writer’s room.
  • Highlight: Creed’s ideal office uniform (navy blue sweatpants, shirtless vest, and slippers) [24:56], leading to costume ideas.

B. Creed: Fact or Fiction

• [29:03] Jenna asks Creed about how much of his character’s backstory is real, leading to a fact-finding interview.
• Creed blurs lines between truth and fiction, delighting the hosts and listeners.

Extended Interview — Creed Bratton in Studio

[33:33–72:28] Creed Bratton Q&A: Fact or Fiction and Fans’ Questions

Creed Answers: What’s Real? What’s Not?

• In the Grass Roots band? Fact [36:52]
• Iron lung as a teen? Fiction (jokes about being convincing) [37:31]
• Grew/eaten mung beans? Partial truth — likes sprouts, not as reverent as joked [38:12]
• Has a daughter? Fact — and a son [40:12]
• Been in a cult? Jokes about fan “cult of Creed” and spins a tall tale [40:32]
• Chess master? Can play, but not an expert [42:27]
• Can scuba? Used to, stopped due to eardrum issues [42:54]
• Four toes? Fiction — jokes and debunks [44:29]
• Catch a fish with bare hands? No, but has caught squirrels — shares hilarious story about squirrel catching [45:52]

Behind the Scenes on The Office

• Creed often played solitaire on his non-functioning computer during downtime [56:55]
• Wrote music in the green room, completed two albums during the show’s run [57:47]
• Favorite set keepsakes: a samurai figure, costume from the finale [59:50]

Reflections and Most Prized Accomplishment

• Despite a wild past, now cherishes his family and friendships, especially with Jenna and Angela [58:23]
• Affirms that the limited, punchy moments in the show made Creed’s character so powerful: “Too much… I would have lost the appeal.” [51:56]

More Creed Trivia

• First entertainment job: film extra in 1964 on “Cast A Giant Shadow,” has a Frank Sinatra story [62:29]
• Instruments: Guitar (mainly), some piano, mandolin, and trumpet [64:09]
• Places he loves: Iceland, Klamath River (fishing trips with son) [64:47]
• Weekends spent reading, playing guitar, yoga, swimming, breakfast at Hugo’s [65:53]
• Has co-written a Western novel, “Buffalo,” with Nathan Edmondson [66:32]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the character’s mystery:
  “Creed wanted criminal. Definitely stole blood. Runs a fake ID business. Has been in multiple cults and is also potentially bisexual. Hides true identity. Stole the name Creed Bratton…” [04:30, Cindy R.’s fan list]
• Creed’s text philosophy:
  “Be like a cat.” (Alan Watts quote shared by Creed) [08:55]
• On his place in the show:
  “Their [the fans’] list is actually more detailed than the show bible.” – Jenna [03:32]
• Creed on the odd backstory:
  “Sometimes it's confusing being me. I speak of myself in the third person a lot because sometimes I don't even know where I'm coming from. Well, I question my own motives.” [36:30]
• Creed’s manager moment:
  “Do I love being manager? I love my kids. I love real estate. I love ceramics. I love my job. I love wrestling. Find out what language this is. OK, team building! On this side…” [21:51]
• Creed on catchphrases:
  “You have more fun as a follower, but you make more money as a leader.” [19:40]
• On family:
  “...All this other stuff is wonderful, but that family connection is so strong, that gives me most joy and my friendships, my friends. And I’m now putting my hands out at my two girls who are like my daughters from the show...” [58:23]

Important Timestamps & Segments

• [02:26] — Introduction to "All About Creed Bratton"
• [03:12-06:54] — Fan-created Creed show bible and original show bible facts
• [07:28-12:42] — Text thread stories and Creed’s original “Office Ladies” song
• [15:57-23:31] — Team’s favorite Creed moments and Buzzfeed’s best-of list
• [23:43-29:03] — CreedThoughts blog and discussion of internet-era artifacts
• [29:03-33:33] — Creed Fact or Fiction introduction
• [33:33-72:28] — Full Creed Bratton interview: fact or fiction, fan Q&A, personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights
• [73:47-75:57] — Fan theories about “where is Creed now” and Creed’s own ideas for seeing the character again

Conclusion & Final Fan Theories

Where is Creed now?

• Fan theory: Fled the country under his alias, runs a cult for money [73:27]
• Actor Creed’s view (via Collider): Would’ve scammed his way out of prison and continued his schemes. [74:11]
• Fun hint: He’d love to cameo, working random office jobs in Greg Daniels’ The Office follow-up, The Paper. [75:05]

Final Word from Creed:
"Oh, my gosh, girls, it's always—it's just a joy seeing you both. I love you both. You know that. Thank you for having me. And thanks for all the fans for those kind words. And, oh, Creed's a lucky guy. Thank you." [72:28]

Additional Links & Resources

• CreedThoughts.gov Blog (archived)
• Creed’s Western novel “Buffalo”, available on Amazon
• “Jam in the Van” YouTube series: Features Creed Bratton performances [75:57]

Tone & Style

Rich in the Office Ladies’ signature warmth, humor, and inside jokes, the episode is part celebration, part playful roast, and part philosophical examination—not just of Creed the character but of Creed the man behind the myth. Both fans and newbies get a deep, affectionate look at one of sitcom TV’s most beloved oddballs.