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Actor Brian Baumgartner Finally Watches The Office Again
9 Feb
Summary
- Baumgartner, known as Kevin Malone, refused to rewatch The Office until recently.
- Hosting a Spotify podcast inspired him to rewatch the series start to finish.
- His children are now watching The Office and enjoy his character Kevin.
- Baumgartner also appeared on the 'Office Ladies' rewatch podcast in January 2025.
Brian Baumgartner, who portrayed Kevin Malone in the iconic NBC sitcom The Office, has revealed his long-standing reluctance to rewatch his own performances. Previously, he avoided watching his work, believing there was nothing to gain once a project was completed. This stance changed recently when he was tasked with hosting the Spotify original podcast, 'An Oral History of The Office.'
This hosting duty motivated Baumgartner to rewatch the entire series, allowing him to revisit key moments and gain new insights. The podcast series, along with its follow-up 'The Office Deep Dive,' featured discussions with cast members, creators, and celebrity fans. Baumgartner also made an appearance on the 'Office Ladies' podcast in January 2025, hosted by his former co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.
Currently, Baumgartner is experiencing The Office through a new lens as his children have begun watching the show. He shares that his kids particularly enjoy Kevin Malone and Dwight Schrute. This new generation's engagement with the series brings Baumgartner back to Dunder Mifflin, finding joy in his children's reactions to familiar scenes.
