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"The Office" Star Brian Baumgartner at the ESPYs

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We hand San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes the YH mic and set him loose on the red carpet at the ESPYs! His subject of choice is none other than "The Office" star Brian Baumgartner, who reveals what his championship sport of choice might be! He also picks his ultimate triathlon team from amongst his Dunder Mifflin workmates and then tells us what would be on his perfect Subway sandwich! Hosted by Takeo Spikes.

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Young Hollywood

Hi, I'm Takio Spikes for Young Hollywood here at the SBs 2012. Here with my man Brian. Hey, here with my man Brian. Bomgartner. Bomgartner. Bomgartner. Bomgartner. Here with my man Brian Bomgartner. How are you doing today, Brian?

Brian Baumgartner

I'm great. I'm fantastic. I'm here. Where where where else where else is better to be?

Young Hollywood

You absolutely right. Listen, we also know about you want a daytime Emmy for your work at the office. That's right. Okay? If there if there was a sport,

Brian Baumgartner

Yeah.

Young Hollywood

that you can win an S-B for,

Brian Baumgartner

Yeah.

Young Hollywood

what would that sport be?

Brian Baumgartner

Luge.

Young Hollywood

Luge? Why?

Brian Baumgartner

Luge. I'm fast. I love riding ice. I look good in spandex. I mean, it's really there's so many. I don't even know.

Young Hollywood

So you know what I'll do? If you had the opportunity to pick three castmates to be part of your triathlon. Right. What three?

Brian Baumgartner

Angela, uh swimming. Okay. because she would probably float fast in the water. Um, Michael Scott on the bike because he would be mad if I didn't include him. And I would say Rain Wilson, uh, for running because of his enthusiasm.

Young Hollywood

All right. Now we're at the 20th edition of the SP Awards. Right. What's your fresh take on the SP Awards compared to the Grammys, you know, the other different award shows and Oscars and everything?

Brian Baumgartner

Right, it's chill and uh people are here and I mean, you know, like the Emmys and other things, you get to see uh, you know, your friends that are doing other shows. Here, there's just sports of all around the world and college and pro and everybody coming together and getting to meet all of these diverse athletes from different areas is uh, is really cool.

Young Hollywood

If you had the opportunity to make one sandwich at Subway, Yeah. what would be on that sandwich and also what would it be called at the end?

Brian Baumgartner

You know, I'm going to go with the Brian.

Young Hollywood

The Brian?

Brian Baumgartner

Yeah. The Brian is the name.

Young Hollywood

What's consistent on it?

Brian Baumgartner

Yeah, it's going to be a Subway club and it's going to have mayonnaise, a little bit of mustard, salt and pepper,

Young Hollywood

Okay.

Brian Baumgartner

onions, lettuce, black olives.

Young Hollywood

Nice, the black olives.

Brian Baumgartner

Yeah, you got to go with the black olives.

Young Hollywood

Okay. Okay.

Brian Baumgartner

Yeah, and with cheese.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. With cheese?

Brian Baumgartner

With cheese.

Young Hollywood

Would you want that sandwich toasted?

Brian Baumgartner

No. No. I don't need it hot. I'm hot enough as it is.

Young Hollywood

Woo! There you have it from my man Brian. Thanks a lot, P.

Brian Baumgartner

All right, thanks.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Takeo Spikes

    Interviewer, San Diego Chargers linebacker

  • Brian Baumgartner

    Interview subject, actor from 'The Office'

  • Angela

    Fictional character, chosen for triathlon team

  • Michael Scott

    Fictional character, chosen for triathlon team

  • Rainn Wilson

    Actor, chosen for triathlon team

FAQ

Who interviewed Brian Baumgartner at the ESPYs?+
Brian Baumgartner was interviewed by San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes for Young Hollywood.
What sport would Brian Baumgartner want to win an ESPY for?+
Brian Baumgartner states he would want to win an ESPY for Luge because he is fast, loves riding ice, and looks good in spandex.
Which 'The Office' castmates would Brian Baumgartner pick for a triathlon team?+
Brian Baumgartner would pick Angela for swimming, Michael Scott for biking, and Rainn Wilson for running.
What would Brian Baumgartner put on his perfect Subway sandwich?+
Brian Baumgartner's perfect Subway sandwich would be a Subway club with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, onions, lettuce, black olives, and cheese.
What is the name of Brian Baumgartner's ideal Subway sandwich?+
Brian Baumgartner named his ideal Subway sandwich 'The Brian'.

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