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...
Feb 06, 2020•51 min•Ep. 76
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 ...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 75
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...
Jan 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 74
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 t...
Jan 16, 2020•26 min•Ep. 73
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 th...
Jan 09, 2020•54 min•Ep. 72
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 G...
Dec 19, 2019•59 min•Ep. 71
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!), ...
Dec 12, 2019•55 min•Ep. 70
What a nice episode! The crew is recovering from all that Thanksgiving goodness, though there aren’t any turkeys on this episode. Unless you count your hosts, heyo! Jen Barkley is back and she’s accusing Leslie of being a dog murderer. To avoid that terrible accusation, Leslie adopts MANY pets from the shelter. And that means we’re having a puppy party at the park! Meanwhile, Chris and Ron go to meditate next to a Greek restaurant with the perfect name: Achilles Meal.Plus, Sean has finally tried...
Dec 05, 2019•45 min•Ep. 69
Leslie gets blitzed, which would normally be a lot of fun. But unfortunately, she’s gotta go to the Pawnee Airport to do an interview with Buddy Wood, played ably by Sean Hayes of Will and Grace fame. Meanwhile, Tom and Ann try to set a record for the most consecutive hours of dating (their current high is 47 straight hours).Plus, a lot of random Seinfeld references, Sean is on a tough streak in our weekly trivia, and Joey shares some fun broadcasting terms. We also dive into the highly accurate...
Nov 21, 2019•50 min•Ep. 68
We got new POP filters, y’all. And how fitting, because this episode is poppin’ with new character Jennifer Barkley. She’s leading the campaign for Bobby Newport and has become quite the thorn in Leslie Knope’s side. She and Ben Wyatt are trying to get the support of the elderly community, but Jen Barkley always seems to be two steps ahead. How can they persevere?Meanwhile, the citizens of Pawnee can’t stop putting their entire mouths on water fountains. Ann and the crew try to solve the issue, ...
Nov 14, 2019•57 min•Ep. 67
Jerry’s celebrating his 64th birthday and the gang is excited! Just kidding, they totally forgot. Meanwhile, Leslie is doing too much multitasking between her campaign and parks and rec duties, leading to lots of hilarious misadventures. We get lots of Champion in this episode, which is always a plus. And we learn a fun fact about Donna this episode, and it’s a huge part of our trivia. HOW FUN!Tom and Ann are dating and it’s making Sean FURIOUS. Franxie is trying to make appearances on this epis...
Nov 07, 2019•37 min•Ep. 66
This is Halloween! This is Halloween! Sean is in charge of this spooktacular bonus episode, and you can bet there are plenty of treats. Namely in the form of several fun Halloween-themed lists!Play along at home as we chat our favorite Halloween movies (Sean is really curious what everyone thinks about Casper the Friendly Ghost), top Halloween costumes we’ve actually worn, Joey shares tips for dealing with a potential Vampire, and we make a playlist of terrifically ghoulish tunes.Plus different ...
Oct 31, 2019•40 min•Ep. 65
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 o...
Oct 24, 2019•45 min•Ep. 64
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 stati...
Oct 17, 2019•44 min•Ep. 63
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 d...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 62
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...
Oct 03, 2019•53 min•Ep. 61
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.Be sure to follow u...
Sep 26, 2019•45 min•Ep. 60
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 th...
Sep 19, 2019•51 min•Ep. 59
Leslie Knope is ON TRIAL. What for? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out. Plus we’re chatting about the wonders of Google Earth, get a bit nostalgic with Matchbox Twenty, the many unethical things going on during this episode, Sean’s super old laptop, being punished via caning or a belt, how many songs are about candy, and Sean’s extreme love/hate affair with football. On a related note, one of Joey’s dopplegangers recently retired from the NFL and now he’s sad.This episode also has arguably...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 58
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. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter , and head on over to our website for more goodies. EPISODE S4, E8: Smallest Park DRINK OF THE EPISODE Prickly Pear Vodka with Steaz Green Tea TOP 5 OF T...
Sep 05, 2019•56 min•Ep. 57
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. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter , and head on over to our webs...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
It’s the end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine, I guess. Zorp is on his way to Pawnee, and Leslie and Ron are enjoying an apocalyptic party. Meanwhile, April helps Andy check things off his bucket list. Tom and Jean-Ralphio are throwing a party, too, to celebrate the extravagant demise of Entertainment 720. Plus, Sean’s diet gets derailed by a new cake concept, embracing awkward moments, and an old friend of the podcast returns with serious style. EPISODE S4, E6: End of the World DRIN...
Aug 22, 2019•42 min•Ep. 55
Leslie is meetin’ and greetin’ local businesses but Tom is taking everything over with Entertainment 720 branding. In the meantime, Andy and April are throwing a party but their other roommate, Ben, has no idea said party was happening. WHAT SHENANIGANS! Plus, we’re talking really weird themed parties, favorite Halloween costumes, adventures at baseball games, and Sean is mad about an excessive amount of hair in his workplace. And he’s also got an update about the potential swingers he met at th...
Aug 15, 2019•55 min•Ep. 54
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. Don't miss a single episode of Parks n Wrecked – follow us on Twitter and Facebook , a...
Aug 09, 2019•52 min•Ep. 53
Leslie Knope has written a book! She wants to get featured in Joan Calamezzo’s book club, but it results in us learning a shocking new fact about our fearless Pawnee leader. Ann tries to get chummy with Ron and April, and Burt Macklin, FBI is on a new case! Plus, we’re getting old! We talk about all of Sean’s many physical ailments, ordering a bunch of hot dogs at a baseball game, rolled ice cream, and how to navigate school projects when not everyone is pulling their weight. EPISODE S4, E3: Bor...
Aug 01, 2019•54 min•Ep. 52
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! 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...
Jul 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 51
Are there enough numbers in this episode title? Surely not! To ring in our 50th episode in style, we’re doing a whole bunch of Top 5 lists. Namely, we’re doing ten of them, since 10 x 5 is 50. That’s that high-quality math, y’all. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and peep the Top 5 topics we go into – let us know if you agree with our lists! Top 5 Characters Top 5 Quotes Top 5 Couples Top 5 National Fast Food Chains Top 5 Breakfast Items Top 5 Park-Related Memories Top 5 Sports to Pl...
Jul 18, 2019•59 min•Ep. 50
We’re back and ready to hop into Season 4! In this episode, Leslie makes a big announcement, Tom is dishing out gifts from his new company Entertainment 720, and Ron is hiding out in the woods. Plus, which donut is best, the magic of Toy Story 4, how Sean made some new friends at the grocery store, and he shares a really crappy story from his parks and rec world. Keep up with all the parks and rec shenanigans on Twitter and Facebook . EPISODE S4, E1: I'm Leslie Knope DRINK OF THE EPISODE Austin ...
Jul 11, 2019•56 min•Ep. 49
In this episode, we say goodbye to the best damn horse ever. Ben and Leslie are trying to romantically sneak around, Tom is thinking about starting a new business, and everyone chips in to put on a memorial show for our favorite little horse, Li’l Sebastian. Plus, when people have nookie in your workplace, getting hit by a car (or a bike), and the long lost art of Vines. Also this is the first mention of Tammy 1 – LOOK OUT, EVERYONE! With Season 3 in the books, Parks n Wrecked is taking a little...
Jun 20, 2019•45 min•Ep. 48
Ben and Leslie are secretly dating and life is good…for them. For everyone else, new office changes bring an inordinately high level of distress. But at least Ron has a delightful swiveling circular desk. Plus, we talk about pork, the perfection that is Calvin and Hobbes, workplace relationships, the fellow NBC show The Wall, and cheating in computer games based on game shows. Sean’s place of work also gets overrun by a bunch of teens with skateboards. Also, did you know Tobey Maguire is older t...
Jun 13, 2019•45 min•Ep. 47
