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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 March 12, 2020March 21, 2020 by Joey Held

Ep. 81: Let’s Build a Park, Shall We?

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 February 27, 2020March 21, 2020 by Joey Held

Ep. 79: Meet the Parents

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, 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