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Ep. 109: Keep Your Tears in Your Eyes, Where They Belong

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We’re saying goodbye to Chris and Ann, and Sean could not be more distraught (mainly about Ann, he’s fine with Chris’s departure). The characters on Parks and Rec are all saying their respective goodbyes — Chris is proud of April, Donna grabs Chris’s butt, and Leslie puts on a party with all the normal and wacky holidays Ann and crew have celebrated, including Easter, New Year’s, and Talk Like a Pittsburgh Pirate Day.

Meanwhile, there are all kinds of Pawnee cameos in this episode. Kathryn Pinewood, Perd Hapley, Pete Disellio…they’re all here and offering various levels of help to Leslie.

Plus, the things Sean has cut himself off from after spending a ton of money on new tires, the best Kelly Clarkson songs to see live, and an eager Parks n Wrecked fan shares his Rocket League user ID with us. How nice!

After the success of last week’s episode, Sean’s got the University of Texas game on in the background this time. And this ain’t no first half shenanigans — we’re in the fourth quarter and overtime, baby!

P.S. A lot has happened since we last recorded, so here’s another reminder: PLEASE vote this year. Not just for the President, but at your local levels, too.

EPISODE
S6, E13: Ann & Chris

DRINKS OF THE EPISODE
Rancho La Gloria Wine Cocktail from H-E-B
Topo Chico Lime

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Forgotten Presidents

CATEGORIES
Family Guy Characters

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Ep. 92: Butter Is My Favorite Food

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Patton Oswalt guest stars in this episode and goes on a filibuster for the ages. There are also a lot of dumb rules in the Pawnee constitution – like annually throwing people named Ted into the water – so Leslie does her best to rewrite some of ‘em. To add even more fire to the flame, Leslie and Patton have to stay at an old cabin for two weeks. And Andy realizes butter is his favorite food.

Meanwhile, April works on pitting Ron and Chris against each other during the Chris Traeger Management Training Seminar (or CTMTS, for short). Will she succeed? Probably. She’s sneaky like that. Ann and Ben are also pitted against each other, but it’s on a weird eBay-esque bidding site.

Plus, the most obscure things about watching sports, Sean once again has to deal with a crappy situation at work, and we dive into fun statues and fake fans in and around baseball stadiums.

Most importantly, Sean is now 33 years old! He’s Scottie Pippen, Larry Bird, and Patrick Ewing all at once. What a great age.

EPISODE
S5, E19: Article Two

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Boomtown Blonde from SpindleTap Brewery

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Most Ridiculous Holidays

CATEGORIES
Major League Baseball Teams

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

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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

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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

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Ep. 74: We’re Taking a Trip to Washington!

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Welcome to Season 5! *The crowd goes wild* Leslie, Ben, April, and Andy are all in Washington, D.C. doing very big important government things. Meanwhile, Ron is hosting a BBQ and literally only has the meat, which is still alive. Which one could argue is the most important part, but still. At least give us a plate or something, man. Sean is thrilled that Tom and Ann are no longer an item.

We’re sampling Cookies and Cream Twix because apparently we’re part-timing in ASMR nowadays. We’re putting a twist on trivia, AND we’re adding a new bit: Categories! Exciting stuff all around. Joey also shares a tip for those Instagram Boomerang users out there. And after Chris reprimands Ron, we do a little roleplaying of Sean being stern towards Haleigh. How does that turn out? Finally, Sean shares a crappy situation from work.

EPISODE
S5, E1: Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Austin Eastciders Spiced Cider

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Side Items for a BBQ

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Ep. 71: Bert Macklin and the Pie Bandit

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It’s our last episode of the year (and decade, some might say)! Leslie and Bobby Newport have a nice chat, even though her tour bus interrupted a memorial for his late father. He’s so forgiving, that Bobby Newport. Chris Traeger needs to keep moving forever or else he’ll dissolve into a pit of darkness. Tom showcases a bit of his entrepreneurial mind with a snazzy alcohol-flavored yogurt concept called Yogurt Platinum.

Mike O’Malley’s here too, though, we like him better as the host of Guts and Global Guts. And this episode features one of Joey’s favorite scenes, when Andy Dwyer – as Bert Macklin – recreates Jerry getting pied by a rogue attacker.

We also discuss whether you can send CBD products through the mail, brazenly forget what the point of the S.S. Anne is in the original Pokemon games, and dive deep into the stats of the different Legends of the Hidden Temple teams. Very topical, as the show is about to get a reboot. Also, Sean dazzles us with his AMAZING Rodney Dangerfield impression, as well as a few other good ones he’s kept hidden up his sleeve.

Here are some of Joey’s impressions, too. They’re very bad. Haleigh and Sean each share mischievous stories regarding pianos.

EPISODE
S4, E21: Bus Tour

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Two Roots Brewing Co. Stout-Inspired Cannabis-Infused Beverage (but this one isn’t infused with anything)

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Moments of 2019

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Ep. 64: Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Take Me Out to the Game

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Dave the Cop returns to try and win Leslie back. Meanwhile, Ben still can’t speak normally around police officers, and Andy is trying to write a hit song, but he sadly can’t recreate the magic of 5,000 Candles in the Wind…but maybe he CAN with a little help from one Duke Silver.

On our end, Joey is butchering trivia left and right, Haleigh knows some people who are very quick at peeing, and we give plenty of speed dating advice to Sean. Feel free to share your best tips! Plus we chat mascots of our various schools.

Chris Traeger also does a brilliant job singing the classic hit “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” But don’t just believe us – here it is.

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EPISODE
Dave Returns

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Bohemian Black from Shiner

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Rain Activities

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Ep. 63: Can We Please Find a Date for Ann?

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The Parks and Rec gang is looking to set up Ann on some dates, which is confusing, because Sean is right here. Meanwhile, Chris Traeger is SO VERY INCREDIBLY sad after his breakup with Millicent Gergich. Ben, Ron, and Andy go on an adventure to solve Leslie’s complex scavenger hunt. Shenanigans ensue.

Plus, we talk Valentine’s Day hearts, movies that might be considered mildly questionable by today’s standards, and Sean discusses his own scavenger hunt prowess. Also, why is there no hip hop station here in Austin? We’re starting our own radio station!

EPISODE
Operation Ann

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Gold Rush with Bourbon, Apple Juice, and Honey

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Underrated Songs to Play at a Dance

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Ep. 62: Gutterballs and Breakups

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We’ve got a classic Parks and Rec episode! Half the gang goes bowling while the other half cold calls people for donations. Leslie inadvertently sabotages her own campaign, Tom unleashes an unorthodox bowling technique, and Chris Traeger goes from super excited to super sad in a matter of minutes. We also learn how tall most of the cast of Parks and Rec is – they’re a short bunch!

Plus, we discuss the growing popularity of pickleball, the excitement of doing focus groups, and Haleigh’s skill at doing the limbo.

There’s also a BRAND NEW TRIVIA format for Parks n Wrecked. As you may expect, the anticipation is palpable. Let’s dive on in!

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EPISODE
S4, E13: Bowling for Votes

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Più Gioia from Delle Venezie

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Happiest Memories from Daycare

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Ep. 56: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

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Leslie and Ben are FIGHTING at the Model UN meeting. Isn’t this supposed to be a peaceful time?! Meanwhile, Chris Traeger is getting more involved with Jerry’s daughter Millicent and recruits Donna, Ann, and of course Jerry to help. Plus we’re celebrating more than a year of Parks n Wrecked! On top of everything, someone is using a leaf blower outside our studio, and it is AUDIBLE. Hope those leaves learned their lesson.

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EPISODE
S4, E7: The Treaty

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
“This Gin Here” custom gin from The Distillery in London mixed with Big Swig Key Lime sparkling water

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
School Extracurricular Activities