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Posted on April 2, 2020April 26, 2020 by Joey Held

Ep. 84: This is Garbage

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 February 20, 2020March 21, 2020 by Joey Held

Ep. 78: An Episode Full of Surprises

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 6, 2020March 21, 2020 by Joey Held

Ep. 76: Pawnee Porpoises and Therapy Sessions

Leslie is trying to keep a pool open for the Pawnee Porpoises youth swim team, but she has to jump through quite a few hoops to make it happen. Classic Jeremy Jamm ruining our plans. Ben and April are stuck in a parking garage for the entire episode. Ron goes on a date with a woman that’s not named Tammy. WHAT?! Chris Traeger has a therapist now, so that means the parks department has to install a 3-1-1 line? Look, this part of the plot doesn’t really make sense, but here we are.

Sean is MAD this episode. Why? Because it illustrates everything that’s wrong with BIG POLITICS. But he sure is impressed by Leslie’s perm. Plus we reminisce about our first encounters with smoking cigars. Much like Tom, we did not like them.

EPISODE
S5, E3: How a Bill Becomes a Law

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Shiner S’more Chocolate and Marshmallow Ale

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Favorite Sporting Events

Posted on October 24, 2019November 7, 2019 by Joey Held

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

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

Posted on October 3, 2019October 24, 2019 by Joey Held

Ep. 61: Bobby Newport and the Ad Campaign

Leslie Knope needs to make a new campaign ad – but Bobby Newport stands in her way. Kind of. Will the team go with Leslie’s kind ad or Ben Wyatt’s smear campaign? Meanwhile, Andy and April just learned about health insurance and are trying to get tested for every disease.

We also run through our defining Paul Rudd movies, alternate Twix flavors from childhood, Joey’s Kentucky Derby adventures, and people using service dogs while grocery shopping. Plus we follow up on a controversial subject from a couple of episodes ago. Hop on in!

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EPISODE
S4, E12: Campaign Ad

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Live Oak Oaktoberfest

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Commercials that Haleigh Remembers and Likes

Posted on September 27, 2019October 30, 2019 by Joey Held

Ep. 60: Get On Your Feet!

Who’s ready to get on your feet? Leslie Knope is back on the campaign trail! What adventures will she get up to? Meanwhile, Ben Wyatt is STRUGGLING trying to entertain himself between jobs, and we get to see Pawnee legend Pistol Pete Desillio in action. What a treat!

We also talk about weird fortunes from fortune cookies, do terrible Chris Traeger impressions, and discuss weird phrases like “that’s more stick than carrot.” And Sean’s disdain for The Office rears its ugly head.

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EPISODE
S4, E11: The Comeback Kid

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Fancy Cocktail from Revolution Spirits

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Game-Winning Basketball Shots Joey Saw As They Happened

Posted on September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 by Joey Held

Ep. 59: What Did You Get Me for Christmas?

Leslie Knope isn’t allowed to work in the government, so she tries her hand at being a concerned citizen. Meanwhile, Ben is out and about searching for a new job while the rest of the gang is cooking up a little fun treat for their fearless owner.

Leslie’s also handing out Christmas gifts, which makes us dive into Sean’s own favorite presents. We also discuss inappropriate flag football team names, being extras in commercials, and our first Nintendo video games.

Additionally, Joey is apparently the only one who enjoys Friday Night Lights. These other kids wouldn’t know character if Tim Riggins tackled it out of them.

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EPISODE
S4, E10: Citizen Knope

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Freak Power Blood Orange Hefeweizen

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Christmas Presents

Posted on September 5, 2019September 19, 2019 by Joey Held

Ep. 57: A Teeny Tiny Park

Dream team Leslie and Ben are creating the smallest park around. Andy wants to take college courses and struggles to decide which one is the perfect fit. Plus, getting lost in areas really close to our house, playing calculator games, educating Sean about the 27 Club, and getting upset over bad luck.

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EPISODE
S4, E8: Smallest Park

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Prickly Pear Vodka with Steaz Green Tea

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
College courses unrelated to Joey’s major

Posted on July 25, 2019August 26, 2019 by Joey Held

Ep. 51: Look Out, All the Tammys Are Here!

We’re meeting all of the Tammys in Ron’s life, and boy, are they QUITE the spectacle. We also see the extravagance of Entertainment 720, and boy, is it QUITE extravagant. Plus, we chat about the Indiana Pacers (since Roy Hibbert and Detlef Schrempf guest star in this episode), and Sean is mad at children. And we introduce a new segment, whoa!

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DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Prickly Pear Cucumber Big Swig with Tito’s Vodka

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Girl Groups from the 90s

EPISODE
S4, E2: Ron and Tammys

Posted on February 21, 2019April 11, 2019 by Joey Held

Ep. 31: Can Freddy Spaghetti Save the Government?

We’re wrapping up Season 2 with mega excitement. Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan – who the Austin Chronicle once called “Austin’s Leslie Knope” – joins us right in the middle of a government shutdown for a jam-packed episode. Leslie has a plan to save the government: Freddy Spaghetti, whose noodle-themed songs are just what Pawnee needs. We also discuss our misadventures with wine tasting, what to do when people think you’re looking at them funny, and Jimmy shares some of his stories from his time on City Council. It’s the perfect way to say goodbye to season two.

Episode
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S2, E24: “Freddy Spaghetti”

Episode Drinks
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Jimmy and Joey: Late Harvest Merlot

Haleigh: Summer Water Rose with Orange Juice

Sean: Independence Brewery’s Stash IPA and Espolon Tequila