Friday Chit Chat 4

Summary

Office Ladies - Episode: Friday Chit Chat 4
Release Date: June 6, 2025
Hosts: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey
Produced by Audacy

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Introduction to the Episode

In "Friday Chit Chat 4," Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey kick off the episode with their characteristic warmth and camaraderie. The hosts dive into a heartfelt discussion, setting the tone for an engaging and personal conversation.

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A Dive into "The Lord of the Rings"

The episode begins with Jenna sharing her excitement about finally watching "The Lord of the Rings." After a playful exchange mistaking quotes from various franchises, Jenna reveals, "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future" (00:01). This leads to an in-depth analysis of the film's themes and memorable moments.

Jenna highlights several aspects she loves, such as the elaborate birthday party in the Shire and the iconic "second breakfast" tradition. She shares, "There are so many Matrix and Game of Thrones crossovers in this movie. It's like there's one casting office for all these people" (02:22). The hosts humorously discuss casting overlaps, leading to laughter and playful banter.

Favorite Characters and Emotional Moments

The conversation shifts to favorite characters, with Jenna expressing her admiration for Sam, saying, "He's the truest friend" (02:36). They reminisce about pivotal scenes, including Sam's heartfelt promise, "If you're not strong, I'll carry you" (02:51), though Jenna humorously notes she doesn't cry easily.

Personal Anecdotes: Jack's "Lord of the Rings" Fandom

Jenna and Angela transition to sharing personal stories about their son, Jack, and his deep engagement with "The Lord of the Rings." Angela reminisces, "When Jack... was a young kid to learn Elfish" (04:10), highlighting his dedication and enthusiasm for the franchise. They recount Jack's special birthday gift—a cameo from Sean Astin—and Elijah Wood's heartfelt birthday message. Sam adds a humorous touch by recalling his encounter with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin at LA Comic Con, emphasizing the playful side of fandom (05:48).

Dreaming of the Shire: A Potential Office Ladies Trip

The hosts dream about visiting New Zealand to walk through a recreated Shire. Angela muses, "I feel like I would fit right in in the Shire" (06:39), and Jenna eagerly responds, "I'll do it with you" (06:48). They fantasize about a group photo in costume, blending their love for "The Office" with their passion for Middle-earth, adding a touch of humor with Sam's joke about covering up "the titties" (07:07).

Angela’s Share: Josh’s New Car Routine

Shifting gears, Angela talks about her husband Josh's new car and his meticulous car-cleaning routine. She describes how Josh "floofs" his car daily to keep it spotless, despite the challenges posed by their old home's narrow driveway and blooming trees. Angela reflects, "I love when someone takes care of something and care with something. It reminds me of my dad" (09:30), highlighting the importance of valuing possessions over disposable culture.

Sam and Cassie contribute with light-hearted suggestions, encouraging Angela to perhaps start tracking Josh's cleaning frequency or even letting Cassie experiment with floofing the car herself (10:03-10:23). The group shares a laugh over the quirky behavior, ultimately showing support for Josh's dedication.

Jenna’s Second Share: Fostering Kittens

In her second Friday Chit Chat share, Jenna opens up about fostering four kittens through Kitten Rescue. She paints a vivid picture of her bustling household, comparing the kittens' playful chaos to a "zombie movie" and referencing "The Last of Us" with a laugh (11:07). Jenna passionately urges listeners, "Please go to kittenrescue.org and fill out an adoption form" (12:02), sharing the kittens' endearing names: Manny, Claire, Haley, and Chinny D.

Angela and Cassie echo Jenna's sentiments, emphasizing the joy and challenges of fostering, and encouraging the community to consider adoption.

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Closing Thoughts

As the episode wraps up, the hosts express their gratitude to listeners and share a final moment of camaraderie. Jenna and Angela leave fans with heartfelt messages and reminders about their ongoing projects and passions.

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Selected Notable Quotes

• Jenna Fischer: "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." (00:22)

• Jenna Fischer: "There are so many Matrix and Game of Thrones crossovers in this movie. It's like there's one casting office for all these people." (02:22)

• Jenna Fischer: "He's the truest friend." (02:36)

• Angela Kinsey: "I feel like I would fit right in in the Shire." (06:39)

• Angela Kinsey: "I love when someone takes care of something and care with something. It reminds me of my dad." (09:30)

• Jenna Fischer: "Please go to kittenrescue.org and fill out an adoption form." (12:02)

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Note: This summary encapsulates the essence of "Friday Chit Chat 4," capturing the hosts' engaging discussions, personal stories, and heartfelt messages, making it informative and enjoyable for both regular listeners and newcomers.

Transcript

[Jenna Fischer]

Hello, everybody. Welcome to another Friday chitchat.

[Angela Kinsey]

Hi, there.

[Jenna Fischer]

I've been holding on to something for a little while. Not that long. But as my bff, it has been really hard for me not to tell you this. Angela.

[Angela Kinsey]

What?

[Jenna Fischer]

I wrote it down because I want to get it right.

[Angela Kinsey]

Okay.

[Jenna Fischer]

Sam, Cassie, Angela, go on.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

[Angela Kinsey]

Have you been watching the Mandalorian?

[Sam Kieffer]

Is this Andor?

[Jenna Fischer]

No. No.

[Angela Kinsey]

You're not talking about Baby Yoda?

[Jenna Fischer]

Oh, my gosh. I am so sad right now.

[Sam Kieffer]

I'm sorry. Can I have it one more time in the same delivery?

[Jenna Fischer]

Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Paddington.

[Angela Kinsey]

No, no, no.

[Sam Kieffer]

It's Paddington 2.

[Jenna Fischer]

It's a movie. It's a About friendship and a quest and adventure.

[Angela Kinsey]

It's Lord of the Rings.

[Jenna Fischer]

It's Lord of the Rings.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes. And he's talking about the Hobbit.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yes.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

Because Frodo has to throw the ring into the fire.

[Angela Kinsey]

You watched it?

[Jenna Fischer]

I watched it.

[Angela Kinsey]

Oh, my God. That's amazing.

[Sam Kieffer]

Wait, when did you watch it? What did you think?

[Jenna Fischer]

I love it.

[Sam Kieffer]

Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

I love it. And, lady, as this movie is unfolding. I know. I said I watched the first seven minutes, and the first seven minutes is like being in a classroom. And it pushed all my buttons. But Sam told me that it was like the Edge. And Sam told me that it was about best friendship. And, yes, it is. It really, really is. And so I stuck with it and I watched it and I loved it.

[Sam Kieffer]

So much I could cry right now. This is incredible.

[Jenna Fischer]

And, Lady, I see why you love this movie. Okay, I made notes. First of all, elaborate birthday party. The biggest birthday party in the Shire. Does the fireworks.

[Angela Kinsey]

Lady.

[Jenna Fischer]

Do they know how to throw a birthday?

[Angela Kinsey]

They sure do.

[Sam Kieffer]

The big dragon firework that comes in.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes, yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

Wax seal on an envelope.

[Angela Kinsey]

I know, I know.

[Jenna Fischer]

There's a wax seal. Also, the hobbits, on their journey, they eat giant hunks of cheese.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

Just handfuls of cheese. Y.

[Sam Kieffer]

They have second breakfast.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Second breakfast.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yes. And there are so many Matrix and Game of Thrones crossovers in this movie. It's like there's one casting office for all these people.

[Angela Kinsey]

It's the mother of casting.

[Jenna Fischer]

I loved it. That's my share.

[Sam Kieffer]

Who's your favorite character?

[Jenna Fischer]

Oh, maybe Sam.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Yeah.

[Angela Kinsey]

Oh, yeah.

[Sam Kieffer]

Yep. He's the truest friend.

[Jenna Fischer]

The truant, when he jumps in the water, when Frodo's trying to row away.

[Angela Kinsey]

I know.

[Sam Kieffer]

Is that the movie where he gives Mr. Frodo the speech? Where he's like, if you're not strong, I'll carry you.

[Angela Kinsey]

Oh, and he's crying.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yeah, I don't.

[Cassie Jerkins]

I don't think so.

[Jenna Fischer]

Is it maybe. I'm on Two Towers now, everybody. I couldn't stop. I am obsessed.

[Angela Kinsey]

Okay, so do you agree the orcs are scary?

[Jenna Fischer]

Lady, not only are they scary, they're big. They're terrifying. It's very. This movie is very gruesome in a way I wasn't expecting. But here is the thing. This movie is basically like a quest survivalist zombie film set in a fantasy world that's is like all the things that I love.

[Sam Kieffer]

It's got some Terminator too. There's being chased by this thing that can't be stopped.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

You know, I mean, yeah. The only thing is, like, I have to remember all the names of things.

[Angela Kinsey]

But there are a lot of names and terminology. It's already become easier over time.

[Jenna Fischer]

It's already become easier. They're very good at repeating it.

[Angela Kinsey]

I'm sorry. How can I say? How old are you?

[Jenna Fischer]

51.

[Angela Kinsey]

Today's the day. 51.

[Sam Kieffer]

Welcome. Welcome to the Shire.

[Angela Kinsey]

Welcome to the Shire, Jenna. Welcome to the Gathering.

[Jenna Fischer]

I'm so excited.

[Angela Kinsey]

To the brotherhood of the Ring. I can't believe you're here, Jenna. I really can't. Also, you guys know that when Jack, our son, watched these movies, he took it on himself. And he was a young kid to learn Elfish.

[Jenna Fischer]

Oh, yeah.

[Angela Kinsey]

And he also asked for his birthday for a Legolas wig.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Love it.

[Angela Kinsey]

And we had a little cubby by the front door where we would keep like volleyball and flip flops. And there was a wig tucked in there that would be spilling out right as you walked through the front door.

[Sam Kieffer]

You keep your umbrellas, your bow and arrows, you keep them by the door.

[Angela Kinsey]

And a wig. Yes. And I would come home many days from work and he'd be in the front yard with his suction cup, bow and arrow and his Legolas.

[Jenna Fischer]

I mean, just what a delightful ragtag group of fellas.

[Angela Kinsey]

I know.

[Jenna Fischer]

On a quest.

[Cassie Jerkins]

On a quest, my friend. For his birthday, we got him a cameo from Sean Astin, who plays Sam.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah.

[Cassie Jerkins]

And it was the most feel good cameo. Like it inspired all of us, not just our friend. But he was like, you have friends in the world that believe in you. Happy birthday.

[Angela Kinsey]

That's so great. Elijah Wood did a video for Jack. I was working in Vancouver and he was on a show there, and we were staying in the same sort of like furnished apartment building. And we would all go out Together and hang out. We went to a bar called like the Crow and watched Game of Thrones together. And he did a video for Jack wishing him happy birthday.

[Sam Kieffer]

When I met both of them dressed as Big Titty Gandalf at LA Comic Con four years ago, I came around the corner and it was their first time seeing me, and Elijah Wood looked at me and he went, sure. Sean Astin stopped me and he goes, explain. And I gave it like 30 seconds, like, oh, it's a meme. And he goes, great. And then it was fine in his brain.

[Angela Kinsey]

I remember those pictures of you, Sam.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Yep.

[Jenna Fischer]

Well, that was my Friday chitchat share, guys. I've been waiting to talk about it.

[Angela Kinsey]

You guys know in New Zealand, they have recreated the Shire. And you can go, you know, you.

[Sam Kieffer]

Can walk into the house. You can walk the path that they walked. It's like over a thousand miles or whatever. You can. You can hike the Lord of the.

[Jenna Fischer]

Rings path along where they snowy mountains.

[Sam Kieffer]

No, not through the. And not through the dragons or anything like that.

[Jenna Fischer]

Okay.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Safety first.

[Sam Kieffer]

Yeah, exactly.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah. But that'd be pretty cool. And I feel like I would fit right in in the Shire.

[Jenna Fischer]

You would.

[Angela Kinsey]

I wouldn't have to duck going through the door. I don't think I would.

[Jenna Fischer]

I'll do it with you. I'll go to walk through the Shire with you.

[Angela Kinsey]

Can we please do an office lady's trip to New Zealand?

[Cassie Jerkins]

Oh, my gosh.

[Jenna Fischer]

To walk through the Shire.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes.

[Sam Kieffer]

Yes.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Yep.

[Angela Kinsey]

If we had a picture of the four of us maybe with big walking sticks, standing in the sh.

[Cassie Jerkins]

In his costume, of course.

[Angela Kinsey]

Oh, yeah, right.

[Sam Kieffer]

Yeah.

[Angela Kinsey]

You might have to cover the titties up, too. I think so, because they are fully out.

[Jenna Fischer]

All right. Does anybody else have a share?

[Sam Kieffer]

Nothing that can compete with that.

[Angela Kinsey]

I can't compete with that. I just. Well, okay. I have this observation about Josh.

[Jenna Fischer]

What is it?

[Angela Kinsey]

So, you know, he hadn't had a new car in a very long time. We had the minivan with the kids for a long time. It's the people mover, you know, Great car. He finally got a new car. He got a Kia. He loves it so much. And he washes it by himself in the driveway. And he just washed it. And then I guess all the trees and all the things along the driveway are now blooming. And every day his car is covered in these little yellow pollen things.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yeah, yeah. It's that time of year for sure.

[Angela Kinsey]

And so do you know what he did? What? He went and he bought a floofy thing on a stick One of those. Oh, like a duster, but like, special for a car.

[Sam Kieffer]

Like a giant one.

[Angela Kinsey]

Like a giant one.

[Sam Kieffer]

Okay.

[Angela Kinsey]

And I took a picture of him. He doesn't know I took it out the front window.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Yes.

[Angela Kinsey]

Every day, you guys, he's going out there and he's floofing his car. I don't know what it's called. Probably doesn't sound good. But every day he's got to go.

[Sam Kieffer]

Good for him. He knows what he likes.

[Jenna Fischer]

Does he want to just get a car cover? Does he want to cover the car?

[Sam Kieffer]

I think he likes the floofing.

[Angela Kinsey]

I don't. I mean, the car part of the ritual.

[Sam Kieffer]

It's therapeutic. Let the man floof.

[Angela Kinsey]

I guess so. I guess I'm going to let him floof. I mean, he seems a bit obsessive about it and.

[Sam Kieffer]

Well, he's not like out there under like the full moon doing it, right?

[Angela Kinsey]

No, he's just doing it several times a day. And I'm like, it's going to get stuff on it, babe. I know it's a new car. I know it's your new shiny thing. We don't have a garage, you know.

[Jenna Fischer]

So we park outside, which is very common in la. There are not a lot of garages in la.

[Angela Kinsey]

The way our house was built, I should say was built in 1936. And the way they did the garage was sort of in the back, detached. And the driveway is so narrow. Cause this house was built so long ago that you actually can't fit a modern sized car. I don't know what they fit down this driveway. Like, basically an oversized lawnmower is what fits down it. So anyway, I was wondering, I was gonna put it to the group and Josh listens to the podcast, so he's gonna be like, what the heck you sharing car?

[Jenna Fischer]

Well, I'm gonna say I love it. You know, I think especially in today's age where I think sometimes as consumers, we can just be like, I don't know, very. What do you call it? Like, just kind of like throwaway culture, you know? I love when someone takes care of something and care with something. It reminds me of my dad. My dad would do that.

[Angela Kinsey]

This is a very. Yeah, it reminds me. Yeah.

[Sam Kieffer]

I would say just keep a watch, keep an eye on it, put a flag on it. When it gets 10 times a day, that's too many.

[Angela Kinsey]

Okay, okay. I'll like start a count.

[Sam Kieffer]

Yeah, exactly.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Angela, can you do an experiment for us?

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah.

[Cassie Jerkins]

One day, can you go out and floof the car and see how he.

[Jenna Fischer]

Reacts like, oh, yes, just take over.

[Cassie Jerkins]

Like, maybe I'm curious how he'll react. Maybe he'll love it.

[Angela Kinsey]

Okay, I will.

[Jenna Fischer]

That's a good question.

[Angela Kinsey]

He did just buy a very special little, like, it's like a trash bag and a holder that attaches to the back of the seat. And. And he's really adamant. If you have, like, a granola bar wrapper or anything, it's gotta go in that little Caddy attached to the back of the seat. You guys, he's loving this car.

[Jenna Fischer]

Well, you know what? Because he's ready to have an adult car again.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

He's ready to have a car that is, like, clean and doesn't have all the little kid crapola in it.

[Angela Kinsey]

And every time you get in it and turn it on and turn it off, the dashboard lights up and it goes bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang. And he's, like, so tickled by it. Any, you guys, that's my Friday chit chat. My husband is real happy with his new car.

[Jenna Fischer]

I have a second Friday chitchat, which is that I've been fostering some kittens through kitten rescue.

[Sam Kieffer]

Oh, yeah.

[Jenna Fischer]

And I need them to be adopted.

[Angela Kinsey]

Four. You have four kittens?

[Jenna Fischer]

Four kittens. So we have four kittens, an adult cat, and a dog. And so we have six animals. There's only four people in the house. It's getting crazy. And speaking of, like, zombies, these kittens, it's a little bit like living in a zombie movie where, like, they'll be sleeping, but then if you come upstairs and you, like, creak the floor, all their little heads pop up and then they all, like, slowly start walking towards you. But then they also are like, both four separate things and also one organism. So it's like they can do things. They can cover such a wide area with their mayhem. And then they all come back together, and then they split apart. And then they all come back together.

[Sam Kieffer]

They're like the fungus in the Last of Us.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yes.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yes, exactly. Anyway, please go to kittenrescue.org and fill out a adoption form. Please adopt these kittens.

[Angela Kinsey]

If you live in Los Angeles, please adopt them.

[Jenna Fischer]

They're the modern family litter. Their names are Manny, Claire, Haley, and Chinny D, AKA Phil, AKA Chin Dot. He's got a dot on his chin. We started calling him Chin Dot and then that. He's now Ginny D. Okay. And they're all great. They're all a kittens. I just have to please adopt them.

[Angela Kinsey]

Please adopt them. And also, I think one of the things that tickled me the most about today. We've been in the studio for a while. Is that when Sam said, oh, like the fungus on the last of us? Cassie went, aw, what is that?

[Cassie Jerkins]

I'm just thinking of these little kittens, you know, being little zombies. I love them.

[Angela Kinsey]

All right, guys, have a good Friday.

[Jenna Fischer]

Have a good Friday. Thank you for listening to welcome to Office Ladies.

[Angela Kinsey]

Office Ladies is a presentation of Odyssey and is produced by Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey.

[Jenna Fischer]

Our executive producer is Cassie Jerkins, our audio engineer is Sam Kieffer, and our associate producer is Ainslie Bubico.

[Angela Kinsey]

Odyssey's executive producer is Leah Rees Dennis.

[Jenna Fischer]

Office Ladies was mixed and mastered by Bill Schultz.

[Angela Kinsey]

Our theme song is Rubber Tree by Creed Bratton.

[Sam Kieffer]

Sam.