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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

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Ep. 76: Pawnee Porpoises and Therapy Sessions

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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

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Ep. 75: Soda Taxes and Training Interns

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Leslie wants to introduce a soda tax on the ABSURDLY large cups that Sweetums is selling to people. Across the country in Washington, D.C. Ben Wyatt tries to earn the respect of his interns. But first, he has to win over someone near and dear to his heart. While all of that’s going on, Tom and Chris try to get Andy into tip-top shape to join the police force. Andy runs a lot and it gets us winded.

Meanwhile, Sean is in incredible pain from all of the sports he’s been playing recently, we briefly talk about our favorite Oscars films (despite only seeing between 11 and 22 percent of the nominations), and we dissect the wonderful meme of Rob Lowe wearing a hat with the NFL logo on it. Joey also goes on a passionate rant against Apple despite having way too many Apple products, but the rant is only for like 30 seconds. Sorry, Siri.

After we recorded this episode, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. We hopped on the phone to record an additional outro, sharing some of our favorite Kobe Bryant moments and what he accomplished with basketball, business, and storytelling. If you haven’t seen his Oscar-winning “Dear Basketball” short, we’d highly recommend it.

EPISODE
S5, E2: Soda Tax

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Milkshakes from Shake Shack

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Top 5 Track and Field Events

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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. 73: A Season for the Ages

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Season 4 is in the books! Sean gives a recap of the season, including some of his favorite moments, as well as his least favorite moments (spoiler: it’s anytime Tom and Ann are dating). Then we turn the tables and run him over with an AMA, where we pepper him with all the questions. Find out things like what’s happened with Sean’s enemy that keeps coming into his job, his greatest accomplishments at work, when he let a bunch of children run rampant all over the place, and a heartwarming moment that will make you smile. And we could all use a little more of those warm and fuzzy feelings, you know?

Sean also makes his prediction for Season 5, plus next week’s episode, “Ms. Knope Goes to Washington.” Will he be spot on or is he just a big dreamer? We’ll find out next time!

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Homemade martinis with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Oso de Oro Dry Vermouth, and kalamata olives

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Ep. 72: The Quest for City Council

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It’s the start of the year but the end of the season – the time has finally come to vote for city council. Will Leslie defeat Bobby Newport? Can Ben Wyatt handle a drink of whiskey, neat? What kind of alternate career options are available for Andy and April? How many times did Chris Traeger and Jen Barkley have sex in one night? Are Ann and Tom really getting back together?

We’ve got questions of our own, too. Will Sean pass out during the episode due to allergies? Will Haleigh defeat Sean in the season’s trivia? Is Malort the worst drink ever? Will Sean try a new sport in 2020? And is he truly a Hufflepuff? Is it even worth it to watch a New Year’s Eve celebration? Can Sean flex his fingers at all?

Find out the answers plus a lot more in our first episode of the new year!

EPISODE
S4, E22: Win, Lose, or Draw

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Karbach Brewing Company Chocolate Stout

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Goals for 2020

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Ep. 70: A Good Old Fashioned Political Debate

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It’s time for a debate! Leslie Knope and Bobby Newport are joined by Pawnee mainstays like Brandi Maxxxx and Fester Trim. We also talk about a bunch of movies, especially when it’s someone’s finest role! That whole conversation is inspired by Andy acting out movies during the live telecast of the debate, because he conveniently forgot to pay the cable bill. *Cue obnoxious laughter*

Meanwhile, Sean is triggered by many things throughout this episode. He strongly dislikes Perd Hapley (the nerve!), thinks Bobby Newport is the dumb Parks and Rec version of Michael Scott (understandable) and continues to be baffled by the Tom and Ann relationship (aren’t we all).

Haleigh also gets down a rabbit hole with all the Tom Hanks kids. Finally, Sean perhaps went on a firing spree at work, or maybe he just fed them Olive Garden.

EPISODE
S4, E20: The Debate

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
Market Pantry Eggnog with Flor de Caña Rum

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Movies Joey Could Act Out

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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. 57: A Teeny Tiny Park

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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

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Ep. 53: Treat Yo Self 2011!

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TREAT. YO. SELF. This is our first introduction to Tom and Donna’s magical creation, one of the finest methods of self-care available, and we are enjoying it to the fullest. In the meantime, Leslie and Ron are locked in a face-off for the ages. Plus, the truth behind Girl Scout badges, the joy of making your own popcorn, shopping malls, and an outfit from this episode that made Sean incredibly happy and giddy.

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EPISODE
S4, E4: Pawnee Rangers

DRINK OF THE EPISODE
True Leaf Hibiscus Lemonade with Treaty Oak Waterloo No. 9 Gin

TOP 5 OF THE EPISODE
Power Rangers