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Posted on April 16, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 86: I’ll Kill ‘Em…Soon As I’m Done With These Birds

Listen to “I'll Kill Em… Soon As I'm Done With These Birds” on Spreaker.

This episode hits EXTREMELY close to home – Pawnee is simulating an avian flu pandemic right as we’re living a coronavirus pandemic. And perhaps in a fitting display of the world simply not giving an eff, this episode is also riddled with technical difficulties. But much like Pawnee, we will persevere!

In any case, Leslie is getting Jammed all over the place. She’s stuck with Ann and Chris in a simulation to test the city on their emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, Andy and April are studying for a police exam, and the rest of the gang is trying to round up chairs for the evening’s big gala. Donna found one and has a lead on another. The excitement is palpable.

Ron’s also fielding questions on a talk show, which warrants its own paragraph.

Plus, we’re talking about fire drills, Joey reminisces about his experience working on TV shows in college (and funny news reporter segments in general, like this one or this one). Oh, and he’s hearing things, too, like the word “pigeon.” And we’ve got more things to do during shelter in place! Check ‘em all out and let us know you’re favorites.

EPISODE
S5, E13: Emergency Response

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Parks and Rec Ale (!) from Zilker Brewing Company

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Roles on a TV News Team

CATEGORIES
Types of Birds

Posted on April 9, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 85: The Calzones Betrayed Me?!

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Ann is looking to have a child, so she starts interviewing potential sperm donors. And boy oh boy are the pickings slim. As a result, Leslie is doing her best to stop everything, as is her MO. Meanwhile, Ben, Ron, Chris, and Tom taste test food for the wedding, but the calzones treat them incredibly poorly. How dare they. But this leads to one of the best scenes in the entire series, so we’ll take it.

For some reason, Leslie can’t attend ANY town hall meetings this week. That means April and Andy are in charge. They also get to deal with a very delightful cameo from Harris Wittels.

Plus, we’re chatting Disneyland, how Vice Presidents used to openly duel people, flip cup challenges, and the life advice that has served Sean well throughout his entire life.

EPISODE
S5, E12: Ann’s Decision

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Coffee Porter from Last Stand Brewing
Minute Maid Fruit Punch (with low sugar!) mixed with Malibu Coconut Rum

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Major Decisions Sean Has Made

CATEGORIES
Breakfast Cereals

Posted on April 2, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 84: This is Garbage

Listen to “This is Garbage” on Spreaker.

We may be social distancing, but we’re not letting that get us down! And perhaps it’s fitting that the world is knee-deep in garbage, because we’re covering the episode “Women in Garbage” today. Sean is far away and sounds a bit like he’s in a well, but we’re doing our best with what we can, people.

For some reason, Ron once again has to play babysitter for his girlfriend, Diane, Warrior Princess. She can’t seem to find adequate care for her children! Luckily, Ron’s got Ann on his side, and she’s terrible at watching kids, too. Meanwhile, Leslie and April are picking up garbage to show they’re just as proficient as men when it comes to tackling sanitation needs. Oh, and Andy and Ben are trying to teach Tom how to play basketball. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go well.

Plus, frustration with the government, dumb people that blatantly ignore useful rules, and we provide some activities you can do while practicing social distancing. And Haleigh gets SUPER heated during her Top 5. Take a listen!

EPISODE
S5, E11: Women in Garbage

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Mermaids and Unicorns from True Vine Brewing Co.
Fireball Shots
Austin Eastciders Sangria

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Gender Inequality Things that Piss Haleigh Off

CATEGORIES
NBA Teams

Posted on March 26, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 83: Okay Guy, Settle Down

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We’re celebrating a ton of bachelor parties (and one bachelorette party). That means a lot of fancy drinks, penis-shaped items, and general shenanigans. The boys certainly have a better time, though, between Settlers of Catan and tossing a football around with members of the Indianapolis Colts. There are also a lot of celebrity cameos in this episode, so hope everyone is keeping a close eye on things.

Plus, we’re talking about former professional athletes, how you can turn any meal into brunch, childhood schoolyard games, and Sean lets us know how many mini Totinos Pizza Rolls he ate the other day. Spoiler alert: it’s an uncomfortable amount.

This episode is also FILLED with great quotes (including “Okay guy, settle down”), so if you need fun things to say around the house over the coming weeks, we’ve got you covered.

EPISODE
S5, E10: Two Parties

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Local Buzz Honey Rye Golden Ale from Four Corners Brewing Co.
Hop Rising Double IPA from Squatters Craft Beer
Austin Eastciders Sangria

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Current NFL Quarterbacks I’d Like to Catch a Touchdown Pass From

CATEGORIES
Board Games

Posted on March 19, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 82: Little Ditty About Ron and Diane

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This is one of the finest episodes of Parks and Rec but probably not one of our finest podcast episodes. But we’ll let you be the judge of that, eh? Jerry’s hosting a dinner party and the people that are usually the meanest to him haven’t been invited. Leslie, Ron, and Diane try to avoid the madness that is Tammy 2 at a woodworking awards banquet. Shenanigans ensue, including a lot of flashing and a fight in a dumpster. Meanwhile, Chris is drinking FULL FAT eggnog. What is he thinking?

We also talk about some delightful video games that feature soccer elements like Rocket League, Crazy Taxi 2, and Excitebike. Plus, the weird ways to spell Haleigh and the introduction of Jerry’s family! And Duke Silver makes another appearance! What lucky ducks we are.

EPISODE
S5, E9: Ron and Diane

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Jeppson’s Malort

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Cabin Fever Activities

CATEGORIES
Christmas Songs

Posted on March 12, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 81: Let’s Build a Park, Shall We?

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Leslie Knope is MAD this episode because she has to deal with those rude folks over in Eagleton, who want to build a park for Pawnee. And a big chunk of the Pawnee crew is helping Tom get Rent-a-Swag off the ground. Meanwhile, Andy and April have some of their greatest shenanigans and wrap it all up by helping a lost kid (named Joey!) find his mother. But we do say goodbye to Burt Macklin, one of the best damn agents the FBI has ever seen.

We recently celebrated Haleigh’s birthday, so we’re all kind of tired. Also, you know…the news is pretty sad lately. But we’re not talking about that, mainly because we recorded before things went to hell this week. Instead, we’re chatting the deliciousness of McDonald’s cookies, how parks get created, and seeing Jen Barkley in car commercials.

Sean also has a very special announcement in this episode, and it’s 100% worth tuning in for that. Thanks for listening.

EPISODE
S5, E8: Pawnee Commons

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Bud Light Seltzer

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Pizza Toppings

CATEGORIES
Simpsons Characters

Posted on March 5, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 80: Aren’t You Supposed to be a Sheep?

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April wants to build a dog park, but the best location for it is Lot 48, home of Leslie’s triumphant big accomplishment formerly-a-pit-but-eventually-turning-into-a-human-park. Of course, that won’t fly with Leslie, so IT. IS. ON. Plus Oren delivers a great line about what it’s like to be a sheep.

Meanwhile, Tom is looking for more Rent a Swag investors, Ben keeps getting job offers, and Andy is trying to solve a criminal case right inside the very walls of town hall.

Plus, we’re talking about mediating disputes at work, Sean has regular encounters with a customer that has poor hygiene, and we dive into the NBA All-Star Game festivities, including the dunk contest, despite the fact all of this happened two weeks ago. Better late than never, amirite? On top of that, we theorize about hypothetical dunks we’d like to see. It’s absolutely magical.

EPISODE
S5, E7: Leslie vs. April

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Lady Bird Lemonade from Uncle Billy’s

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Activities Our Dog Does

CATEGORIES
Dog Breeds

Posted on February 27, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 79: Meet the Parents

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Ben and Leslie are engaged – time to throw a party! There’s only one problem: Ben’s parents can’t stand each other, and Ben is worried they’ll derail the whole shindig. Meanwhile, Tom and Jean Ralphio have a new business idea, but it seems only Tom is taking it seriously. Will that be enough for Ron to invest? We’ll have to find out! Also, Chris is sad. But what else is new?

Sean’s planning a work trip FOR parks and rec activities. What a fun time! This week was Fat Tuesday and we certainly celebrated in style (via eating 65 pounds of food). He’s also furious over the new pizza from Pizza Hut that features cheese sticks as part of the crust. Things are just getting wild over here.

EPISODE
S5, E6: Ben’s Parents

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Cider Noir from Texas Keeper Cidery

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Excuses to Miss Work

CATEGORIES
Breakfast Items

Posted on February 20, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 78: An Episode Full of Surprises

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It’s Halloween! Ron and Andy are in charge of Diane’s kids, for some reason. Leslie is flustered because she and Ben are planning to start their life together, but all of a sudden, Ben might not be coming back to Pawnee. What a surprise! But spoiler alert: it’s not the biggest surprise of the episode.

Meanwhile, some of the gang is watching thriller-we-wish-was-real Death Canoe 4. In more serious news, Jerry also suffers a fart attack, necessitating the need for a garage sale. What kind of fun treasure will the Pawnee crew dig up? Plus, it’s the birth of Rent-a-Swag! Tom finally has a great business idea, and we’re so proud of him.

We also dive into all the random pizza holidays that have been created over the past few years. And Joey shares a fun book worth checking out, Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything. What a tasty tome!

EPISODE
S5, E5: Halloween Surprise

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Brethen of the Road Riesling from Winc

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Things to Look for in a New Home

CATEGORIES
Horror Movies

Posted on February 13, 2020July 7, 2024 by Joey Held

Ep. 77: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

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We’re talkin’ ‘bout sex, baby! Leslie has to teach senior citizens about sex education, but Marcia Langman (and her husband Marshall) are here to make things difficult. Meanwhile, Tommy Edamame is obsessed with screens, so Ron takes him out to get some fresh air and real-world experience. It’s disastrous, as you might expect.

Meanwhile, we share some of our more memorable sex education moments. Sean thinks April and Ben are about to become an item – will he prove to be a mind reader of the future? In the meantime, he’s mad about MANY things, including some that are actually topical to parks and rec. This could totally be a deleted scene from Parks and Rec! Except none of us were on the show so it would be a confusing B-plot. Either way, Mike Schur would probably dig it. Let’s get a reboot going!

We also sprinkle in Pokemon puns and noises throughout the episode. Which reminds us, Sean and Joey once re-enacted every Pokemon move in real life. Here it is!

EPISODE
S5, E4: Sex Education

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Tito’s Vodka with Pure Leaf Sweet Tea and Lemon Juice

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Ways to Detox from Your Phone