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Treat yo’ self! Join Jim O’Heir - a.k.a. Jerry Gergich - and writer Greg Levine as they *literally* break down every episode of Parks and Recreation. From Ron Swanson’s love of various meats to Leslie Knope’s unwavering commitment to the people of Pawnee (and waffles), each week Jim and Greg relive their municipal glory days with exclusive behind-the scenes stories from the set and writers’ room. And along the way, they’re joined by cast members, writers, and friends of the show - people like Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Aisha Muharrar, and Jon Glaser. Whether this is your first time watching or you feel like a Parks Department regular, grab your favorite Sweetums snack and let DJ Roomba drop the beat!
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Broadway star Mary Faber joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss her recurring role as Pawnee’s Restaurant Association member Kathryn Pinewood. In this episode, they discuss soda cups large enough to hold a liquified toddler, the first cries for Leslie Knope’s recall, and the underlying attraction between Pinewood and another one of Leslie’s nemeses, Councilman Jamm.Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
Senator cameos, D.C. location shoots, AND a live pig named Tom—Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Ms. Knope Goes to Washington.” In Parks & Recreation’s season five premiere, Leslie is off to the Capitol to visit Ben and apply for a federal grant to clean up Pawnee’s riverbed, leaving Ron Swanson in charge of the The Leslie Knope Employment Enjoyment Summerslam Grill Jam Fun-Splosion.  Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
Adam Scott (Ben Wyatt himself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss his character’s surprising plot twist in Parks & Recreation’s season four finale: “Win, Lose, or Draw”. Plus, the instant connection he felt to Amy in their first scene together, the ballroom dance lessons he took with Jim, and the cryptic note Aubrey Plaza passed him during his first table read.  Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
The writer most compared to Leslie Knope, Aisha Muharrar (Parks and Rec, Hacks, The Good Place) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss “Bus Tour”. In this episode, Aisha breaks out her Parks notebook recounting the time Amy Poehler helped her out of a jam, the logistics of maneuvering a full-sized campaign bus through a small Los Angeles neighborhood, the hidden sweetness of April Ludgate, and just how many pies to the face Jim had to endure while filming.  Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
The Debate (S4E20)

The Debate (S4E20)

2024-02-2753:43

Dust off your podium - Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine are back to discuss “The Debate”! In this episode, Jim and Greg break down Leslie Knope’s face-off with a slew of Pawnee’s City Council hopefuls (including local porn star Brandi Maxxxx and Sweetums heir Bobby Newport), Andy Dwyer’s one-man reenactment of the movie “Roadhouse”, and Ron Swanson’s scaling of a telephone pole. Plus, they dive into which character’s backstory would make the best prequel series in our Town Hall segment. Get your rebuttal ready and go ahead and treat yo’ self! Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
Jim and Greg are pressing pause on Parks and Recollection until the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved. Please stay subscribed to this feed, and follow @teamcocopodcasts on socials for the latest news on Parks and Recollection!
Live Ammo (S4E19)

Live Ammo (S4E19)

2023-08-2256:343

Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine are here to discuss a very “West Wing” episode of “Parks & Rec!” “West Wing” super-fan Greg walks us through all the references, from the episode’s title to the appearance of guest star Bradley Whitford. They also discuss working with animals, Greg’s tours of the “West Wing” Oval Office, Ron Swanson’s reluctant yoga journey, and much more. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com! This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023.
How “Lucky” are we? Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and Greg Levine are back to discuss Season 4, Episode 18 - it’s “Lucky!” They discuss the return of Ron’s post-coital polo shirt, Jerry’s mechanical envelope-stuffing method, Andy’s Women’s Studies exam, why it’s so fun to see Sean Hayes play an asshole, and much more. And stick around for an interview with our friend, Hadley Hall Meares, discussing her time as Amy Poehler’s stand-in on “Parks & Rec!”This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023. The interview with Hadley was recorded on June 26, 2023.
Rob Lowe returns to talk “Campaign Shake-Up!” Rob and our hosts Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine discuss this episode’s appearance from the legendary Carl Reiner, how a magazine cover altered the character of Chris Traeger, the comedic talent of Kathryn Hahn, and much more. This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023.
Parks writer Norm Hiscock (whose illustrious writing credits include King of the Hill, Saturday Night Live, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss “S4E16: Sweet Sixteen” (written by… Norm Hiscock!). They discuss Jerry’s leap year birthday, R&B star Ginuwine, the joys of a simple plot, Wheels for Meals on Wheels, and Jim’s emotional backstory for this episode. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com! This episode was recorded on June 27, 2023.
Dave Returns (S4E15)

Dave Returns (S4E15)

2023-07-2554:20

Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and Greg Levine are here to discuss “Dave Returns!” They discuss Adam Scott’s tour de force performance in this episode, the triumphant return of Mouse Rat, Jim and Greg’s shared love for “We Are the World,” what if Jerry had a Duke Silver-style alter ego, and much more! Treat yo’ self and give it a listen!Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!This episode was recorded on June 26, 2023.
Operation Ann (S4E14)

Operation Ann (S4E14)

2023-07-1854:12

Happy Galentine's Day! This week, Jim O'Heir and Greg Levine are talking "Operation Ann." Leslie Knope makes it her mission to find Ann Perkins a Valentine's date, Ron Swanson proves himself to be a master puzzle-solver, and, for one beautiful moment, Chris Traeger contemplates a life with Jerry Gergich. It’s an excellent Valentine’s Day episode - treat yo’ self and give it a listen! Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com! Episode recorded June 7, 2023.
Comedian, actor, and writer Kevin Dorff (known for his work with Conan O'Brien and his appearances on shows like The Office, 30 Rock, and White House Plumbers) joins Jim O'Heir and Greg Levine to discuss his role as Derek in “Bowling for Votes.” Yes, this is the episode where Ben Wyatt punches a guy. It’s also the episode where: Jerry Gergich gives a stranger his social security number, Tom Haverford stumbles upon the most effective (and most embarrassing) bowling technique in history, and Chris Traeger gets his heart broken. Jim and Greg discuss all this and more on this week’s episode, give it a listen and stick around to hear Kevin Dorff (beginning around 37:35)! Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
Campaign Ad (S4E12)

Campaign Ad (S4E12)

2023-07-0449:44

Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine are back to discuss S4E12 of Parks and Rec - it’s Campaign Ad! Jim and Greg discuss the arrival of Bobby Newport, Paul Rudd’s method acting, the Better Better Business Bureau, Greg’s brief turn as a film star, and so much more. Treat yo’ self!Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com!
Writer Mike Scully (The Simpsons, King of the Hill) joins Jim O'Heir and writer Greg Levine to talk about one of our favorite Parks episodes: it’s S4E11, The Comeback Kid (written by Mike Scully)! They discuss one of the all-time funniest Parks & Rec bloopers, Ben Wyatt’s descent into madness, a delightful three-legged dog named Champion, and, most importantly, that chaotic scene on the ice rink. Give it a listen and treat yo’ self!Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com and we might answer it on the show!
Jason Mantzoukas joins Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine to discuss “Citizen Knope” and his role as the Fragrance King of Pawnee: Dennis Feinstein! They discuss Jason’s various roles in the Schur-verse (Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place), a major change in Leslie’s political campaign, Jerry’s perfect Christmas gift, Barney Varmn's accounting firm, and much more. Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com and we might answer it on the show!
Our friend and (former host of this very podcast!) Rob Lowe joins Jim O’Heir and writer Greg Levine once again to discuss the wonderful world of Pawnee! This week, we’re talking S4E9: The Trial of Leslie Knope. They discuss Rob's viral 9-1-1: Lone Star moment, the evolution of Chris Traeger’s character, the amazing Helen Slayton-Hughes (better known to Parks fans as court stenographer Ethel Beavers), the power of specificity in comedy, and a very important revelation about Jerry Gergich's birth name! Give it a listen - and treat yo’ self!Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com and we might answer it on the show!
The hilarious Chelsea Peretti (Netflix, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine to discuss the best writer’s room snacks, an important moment in Ben and Leslie’s relationship, working with the brilliant Harris Wittels, and much more. It’s Season 4, Episode 8 (directed by the brilliant Nicole Holofcener): “Smallest Park!”Chelsea also discusses her upcoming feature directorial debut, “First Time Female Director" - co-starring and produced by Amy Poehler!It’s another great episode of Parks & Recollection - give it a listen and treat yo' self! Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at ParksandRecollectionTownHall@gmail.com and we might answer it on the show!
The Treaty (S4E7)

The Treaty (S4E7)

2023-05-3050:39

“We got the freaking Moon!” Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself) and writer Greg Levine are discussing Season 4, Episode 7 of Parks and Recreation - it’s “The Treaty!” A meeting of the Pawnee Central High School's Model UN club leads to a historic face-off between Leslie and Ben, Ron and Tom interview some terrible job applicants (including Kyle Mooney and the show’s actual accountant!), and Chris seeks dating advice from his co-workers (including, for some reason, his girlfriend’s father). It’s another great episode of Parks - give it a listen and treat yo’ self!
Hail Zorp! Actress/director Natalie Morales (who Parks fans know and love as Lucy!) joins Jim O’Heir (Jerry Gergich himself!) and writer Greg Levine to discuss one of our favorite Parks episodes: End of the World. The three discuss the surprise return of Lucy, Andy Dwyer’s bucket list, the finances of Entertainment 720, and much, much more. See Natalie in the upcoming comedy film “No Hard Feelings” (starring Jennifer Lawrence) this summer!
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hchattaway

i hope this starts up again soon! writers strike is over!

Jan 13th
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Stan Hickerson

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Jul 4th
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Jennifer Coffman

About the salad...one would think that Tammy #1 most likely shamed Leslie into ordering a salad. Yes, even Leslie is not totally immune to the force of Tammy #1.

Apr 25th
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Johann Morris

Haha the grammar discussion is so funny. I don't think that your discussion sounded pretentious. But there shouldn't be an apostrophe in "Boys Club". It's a compound noun so the possessive doesn't apply here.

Jul 19th
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Johann Morris

I'm catching up with all these podcast episodes and re-watching the series as I go. One moment I really enjoyed was Andy singing 🎵Wish you were a lamp that would light up when you get touched 🎵 Who came up with that one?

Jul 15th
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Johann Morris

Yeah it's not so much a hot fruit issue for me so much as a cooked fruit issue (barring a few exceptions). So hot fruit, that's a no for me.

Jul 12th
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Patricia Brumfield

So sorry to say that this episode just won't play! Looking forward to it!

Jun 22nd
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Scott Smith

Ron's board game should involve his Pyramid of Swanson.

Mar 8th
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Sheldon Leer

big fan of a the show, the guys and their guests do an amazing job of analyzing the show. This is done while also reminiscing on the time on parks and rec. Overall its really fun and i live this podcast!

Dec 21st
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Duncan Tyler

I love you guys. But I don't make tv shows and I have no plans to make a TV show. I love talking about how my favorite show came to be but I'm a bit bored by the depth of technical analysis

Oct 19th
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AJB

That transition at 30:53 is so bad, I wonder what had to be cut out regarding Alan and Aziz's experience having control over writing their show...?

Oct 5th
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Jennifer Kavanaugh

Be even better if youtube had the full episodes to see just before so we could review as well. Taskmaster does it with their show and podcast.

Sep 17th
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Bryan Finn

Alan Yang was great, Initially I thought they should have two cast members but Alan's insight to the writing and fun facts was very entertaining.

Sep 15th
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ezzie83

can't wait 💖

Sep 3rd
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