Office Ladies

The Paper Ep 4: TTT vs The Blogger

Jan 21, 2026
In a comedic rivalry, Ned faces off against a popular teen blogger as high school journalists invade the Truth Teller. Mare and Oscar uncover a beloved music teacher's secret past. The hosts dive into fun wardrobe details and quirky Easter eggs, including a wooden bird. They tackle revenge plots, viral songs, and even attempt a scotch tape facelift experiment. From snarky comments leading to public backlash to a drone capturing a romantic moment, the banter is as delightful as ever!
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INSIGHT

Local Papers Operate On A Different Scale

  • Local news operations face real financial scale differences compared to national outlets, which affects resources and reporting reach.
  • Jenna contrasts the Truth Teller's budgetary challenges with the New York Times' multi-billion dollar operating expenses.
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Teen Bloggers Can Outsize Traditional Outlets

  • Online micro-influencers and teen bloggers can wield outsized local influence and challenge traditional outlets.
  • The hosts highlight how a high-school blogger, So Wesley, threatens the Truth Teller's credibility and reach.
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Small Props Become Big Easter Eggs

  • Small prop callbacks and unused pilot ideas can create recurring motifs across shows even when unintentional.
  • Jenna explains the wooden bird prop connects to a cut pilot scene about Nicole's pet bird.
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