Episode
A Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
2:00:02
Published: Wed Aug 05 2020
Description
Break out the nutcrackers and fire up the karaoke because we're breaking down A Benihana Christmas. This is a supersize episode and we're bringing on not one but TWO amazing guests! Actress Rashida Jones and writer Jen Celotta join us to share their memories and insights of this episode. We deep dive on the history of Benihana, and we talk about The Party Planning Committee v. The Committee to Plan Parties. Finally, we answer fan questions around Angela Martin’s siblings, some continuity errors, and who got a Dundie for 'Tallest Music Dude’.
Chapters
Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, stars of The Office, rewatch and break down an hour-long Christmas episode, "A Benihana Christmas," with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that only they can tell.
00:00 - 00:51 (00:51)
Summary
Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, stars of The Office, rewatch and break down an hour-long Christmas episode, "A Benihana Christmas," with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that only they can tell.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The founder of Benihana earned $10,000 by adding a Japanese cocktail umbrella to ice cream, which he used to open his first restaurant in New York City.
03:14 - 09:16 (06:01)
Summary
The founder of Benihana earned $10,000 by adding a Japanese cocktail umbrella to ice cream, which he used to open his first restaurant in New York City. The restaurant scenes in the movie "The Founder" were filmed at an actual Benihana location, which is a successful chain that began as a small coffee shop in Tokyo.
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The restaurant initially struggled with their vision of having tempignaki grills set up in front of customers with the chefs doing all the knife work.
09:16 - 11:48 (02:31)
Summary
The restaurant initially struggled with their vision of having tempignaki grills set up in front of customers with the chefs doing all the knife work. However, six months after opening, a famous food critic gave them a fabulous review, boosting their success.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The speakers make humorous observations about how owning a boat can be a symbol of wealth and status, while also discussing the social implications and stereotypes associated with it.
11:48 - 14:53 (03:05)
Summary
The speakers make humorous observations about how owning a boat can be a symbol of wealth and status, while also discussing the social implications and stereotypes associated with it.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
PodcastOffice Ladies
In this excerpt, two actors discuss their experiences auditioning for roles and the feeling of finally clicking with the character during an audition.
14:53 - 18:10 (03:17)
Summary
In this excerpt, two actors discuss their experiences auditioning for roles and the feeling of finally clicking with the character during an audition.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Two rivals finally recognize each other's mutual humanity in an audition.
18:10 - 20:44 (02:33)
Summary
Two rivals finally recognize each other's mutual humanity in an audition. Also, a clip of the Little Drummer Boy is reviewed.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The speaker highlights the conversation around acceptable behavior and what was considered appropriate in the past, even if it wasn't right, using an old TV show as an example of a portrayal that would not be acceptable today.
20:44 - 25:22 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker highlights the conversation around acceptable behavior and what was considered appropriate in the past, even if it wasn't right, using an old TV show as an example of a portrayal that would not be acceptable today.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The podcast episode explores the impact that The Office had on individuals and speaks to a larger issue of using names like "Karen" to demean people.
25:22 - 31:16 (05:53)
Summary
The podcast episode explores the impact that The Office had on individuals and speaks to a larger issue of using names like "Karen" to demean people.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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A father and writer creates a magical centerpiece that embodies his family's life and journey while being filmed by his daughter for a documentary that will replace her college essay.
31:16 - 35:57 (04:41)
Summary
A father and writer creates a magical centerpiece that embodies his family's life and journey while being filmed by his daughter for a documentary that will replace her college essay. The family performs for the camera in addition to giving talking heads.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The speaker is discussing the phase of their friend Creed's haircut and joking about hair salon puns.
35:57 - 40:32 (04:34)
Summary
The speaker is discussing the phase of their friend Creed's haircut and joking about hair salon puns.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Carol shows that as a boss lady she still has the ability to manage last minute plans despite her complicated custody arrangement and holiday traditions.
40:32 - 43:42 (03:09)
Summary
Carol shows that as a boss lady she still has the ability to manage last minute plans despite her complicated custody arrangement and holiday traditions.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The speaker describes an instance where a woman was going through her condo and obsessing over the minute details, including tiny pearl buttons, while also mentioning other people's obsession with sticking to a theme, citing an example where buttons were used excessively to fit the theme.
43:42 - 50:09 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker describes an instance where a woman was going through her condo and obsessing over the minute details, including tiny pearl buttons, while also mentioning other people's obsession with sticking to a theme, citing an example where buttons were used excessively to fit the theme.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Angela seeks help from Toby as the new party planning committee causes tension between the employees.
50:09 - 54:07 (03:58)
Summary
Angela seeks help from Toby as the new party planning committee causes tension between the employees. Meanwhile, Jim assembles a one-man committee to evaluate the legitimacy of the committee.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Jenna and Angela rewatch and discuss the episode "Benihana Christmas" from The Office, where Michael and Andy try to impress their dates.
54:07 - 59:13 (05:05)
Summary
Jenna and Angela rewatch and discuss the episode "Benihana Christmas" from The Office, where Michael and Andy try to impress their dates.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The transcription provided is a jumbled mix of different conversations and does not provide a coherent or relevant summary.
59:13 - 1:04:51 (05:37)
Summary
The transcription provided is a jumbled mix of different conversations and does not provide a coherent or relevant summary.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Michael is taken through a hypothetical breakup scenario to explore office decorum in "The Office" while Ang struggles with the proper way to phrase an invitation.
1:04:51 - 1:13:18 (08:27)
Summary
Michael is taken through a hypothetical breakup scenario to explore office decorum in "The Office" while Ang struggles with the proper way to phrase an invitation.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The speakers discuss their conflicted feelings about certain forms of humor and how it can be inappropriate even in a joking manner.
1:13:18 - 1:20:06 (06:48)
Summary
The speakers discuss their conflicted feelings about certain forms of humor and how it can be inappropriate even in a joking manner. They also touch on the nostalgic memories associated with restaurants like Benihana.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The use of music in movies and TV shows goes beyond just providing a soundtrack.
1:20:06 - 1:23:35 (03:29)
Summary
The use of music in movies and TV shows goes beyond just providing a soundtrack. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the legal implications of using music on screen and how it can enhance a scene or tell a story.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The hosts point out easter eggs in the episode they watched and discuss behind-the-scenes details about the show's production.
1:23:38 - 1:29:01 (05:23)
Summary
The hosts point out easter eggs in the episode they watched and discuss behind-the-scenes details about the show's production. They mention a scene where an invitation is shown, a moment where a character appears to be surfing the internet in the background, and a plot point involving a smoking volcano onion.
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Jenna and Angela discuss The Office Season 4, Episode 10 "Branch Wars" with guest Rashida Jones, who shares her memories of being on set as Karen Filippelli.
1:29:01 - 1:34:08 (05:06)
Summary
Jenna and Angela discuss The Office Season 4, Episode 10 "Branch Wars" with guest Rashida Jones, who shares her memories of being on set as Karen Filippelli. They also analyze Jim's incessant need to impress Pam and ask the question - "Is a cat faster than a potato?".
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Craig invites his coworkers to a party in the break room and Hannah seems more interested in examining the napkins in the background.
1:34:08 - 1:36:34 (02:25)
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Craig invites his coworkers to a party in the break room and Hannah seems more interested in examining the napkins in the background.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Fans have been curious why the actresses playing the Benihana waitresses in The Office change when Michael and Andy bring them back to the office.
1:36:35 - 1:40:13 (03:37)
Summary
Fans have been curious why the actresses playing the Benihana waitresses in The Office change when Michael and Andy bring them back to the office. According to the show's writers, it was because the older, sophisticated women they had originally planned to use would not have gone back to a party, and the younger actresses were better suited for the scene.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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Karen attempts to lure Dwight to their Christmas party, while Dwight is ecstatic to hear that "The Office" will use his song "Your Body is a Wonderland" in their Christmas episode.
1:40:13 - 1:44:55 (04:41)
Summary
Karen attempts to lure Dwight to their Christmas party, while Dwight is ecstatic to hear that "The Office" will use his song "Your Body is a Wonderland" in their Christmas episode.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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A pregnant woman shares an awkward encounter she had with her friend's boyfriend at an after-party.
1:44:55 - 1:48:56 (04:01)
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A pregnant woman shares an awkward encounter she had with her friend's boyfriend at an after-party.
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The 11th episode of "The Office Deep Dive" podcast focuses on the "Booze Cruise" episode, featuring interviews with writer Greg Daniels and other cast and crew members.
1:48:56 - 1:51:52 (02:55)
Summary
The 11th episode of "The Office Deep Dive" podcast focuses on the "Booze Cruise" episode, featuring interviews with writer Greg Daniels and other cast and crew members.
EpisodeA Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
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The speaker shares a story of how a musician helped her find the right rhythm for a song she was struggling with by improvising a beat and dropping to his knee while she clutched her hands in a serious church choir stance.
1:51:54 - 1:56:11 (04:17)
Summary
The speaker shares a story of how a musician helped her find the right rhythm for a song she was struggling with by improvising a beat and dropping to his knee while she clutched her hands in a serious church choir stance.
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The idea that the real love story of 'The Office' could be between Pam and Roy is discussed, with the possibility that Jim was just a device that led Pam to her true love, Roy.
1:56:14 - 1:59:24 (03:10)
Summary
The idea that the real love story of 'The Office' could be between Pam and Roy is discussed, with the possibility that Jim was just a device that led Pam to her true love, Roy.
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Jenna and Angela thank their guests and listeners as they wrap up Season 1 of Office Ladies podcast.
1:59:24 - 1:59:41 (00:16)
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Jenna and Angela thank their guests and listeners as they wrap up Season 1 of Office Ladies podcast.