Parks and Recollection

Team Coco and Stitcher

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!

  • 7 minutes 14 seconds
    Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty: We've Never Seen Suits

    Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) and Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen) starred on the hit TV series Suits. But they have never really watched the show... until now! Join Patrick and Sarah on their new podcast as they watch episodes, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and talk with creators and co-stars. Sidebar is out now! 


     

    Listen to Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast every Tuesday on Apple PodcastsSpotifySiriusXM, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 


     

    And don’t forget to follow @suitssidebar on Instagram. 

    24 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 57 minutes 13 seconds
    Retta: Are You Better Off (S5E22)

    Retta (Donna Meagle herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, her first epically embarrassing experience improvising a talking head with Greg Daniels, and what it was like sharing a double banger trailer with Jim.

     

    Plus Jim, Greg, and Retta break down Burt Macklin's search to discover who in the Parks Department is pregnant, the Founder’s Week public forum gone wrong, and Leslie Knope’s possible recall election in the season five finale, “Are you Better Off.”

     

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    20 August 2024, 4:05 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Andrew Burlinson: Swing Vote (S5E21)

    Burly and The Backstabbers take the stage, the future of the Pawnee Palms Putt-Putt hangs in the balance, and Tom tries everything to break up with Mona-Lisa. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s episode of “Swing Vote.”

     

    Plus, actor Andrew Burlinson joins Jim and Greg to discuss his role as Mouse Rat’s guitar player, his early days as a Blue Man, and the perks that come along with being Mike Schur’s “nepo baby.”

     

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    13 August 2024, 4:05 am
  • 1 hour 3 seconds
    Aisha Muharrar: Jerry’s Retirement (S5E20)

    Writer Aisha Muharrar (Parks and Rec, Hacks, The Good Place) returns to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down (what was almost) Jerry’s last day at the Parks Department, Tom’s slow morph into the “New Jerry,” and Ann and Chris’ decision to throw out the notion of artificial insemination to try for a baby the old-fashioned way. Plus, Jim describes the dread he felt when he received the script for this episode and what it was like to have his sleeve catch fire on set.

     

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    6 August 2024, 4:05 am
  • 56 minutes 40 seconds
    Patton Oswalt: Article Two (S5E19)

    Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down his epic Star Wars filibuster as Garth Blundin (the Pawneean with a passion for history), his old-timey wager with Leslie at the historical house, and the waffle iron battle royale between Ann and Ben. 


    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    30 July 2024, 4:05 am
  • 1 hour 44 seconds
    Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18)

    Pawnee’s got a pest problem, and it’s up to Leslie to find a new head for the Department of Animal Control. Meanwhile, Ben approaches fragrance mogul Dennis Feinstein about a large charitable donation for the Sweetums Foundation, and Ann helps Ron get over a bad case of strep throat. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Animal Control.”

     

    Plus, Kevin Symons (Sexy Dexy himself!) joins Jim and Greg to talk about his recurring role as Pawnee’s sleaziest politician, Councilman Dexhart.

     

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    23 July 2024, 4:05 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Dave King: Partridge (S5E17)

    Writer Dave King (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Workaholics) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Ben’s disillusioning return home to Partridge, Indiana, Chris and Ann’s overt lack of compatibility, and the events leading up to Ron’s “Self-Jamm.” Plus, Dave discusses the many references to he and Mike Schur’s favorite novel, “Infinite Jest” sprinkled throughout the episode.


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    16 July 2024, 4:05 am
  • 59 minutes 11 seconds
    Mara Marini: Bailout (S5E16)

    Mona Lisa Saperstein just rolled into town and *spoiler alert*, she’s the woooooorst! Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down every cringeworthy moment, along with April and Ann’s forced friendship, Chris’ poor attempt at parenting Tom, and the future of the Pawnee Video Dome in this week’s walkthrough of “Bailout.” 

     

    Plus, Mara Marini joins Jim and Greg to talk about her recurring role as Pawnee’s favorite adult film star Brandi Maxxxx. 

     

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    9 July 2024, 4:05 am
  • 1 hour 12 seconds
    Jamie Denbo: Correspondents’ Lunch (S5E15)

    Leslie is back from her Hawaiian honeymoon, but there’s no time to bask in the glow. Leslie’s speech has been stolen and she’s on the prowl to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Ben embarks on a new career as head of the Sweetums Foundation and Ann works up the nerve to ask Chris to be her sperm donor. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Correspondents' Lunch.” 

    Plus, Jamie Denbo (aka Leslie’s nemesis Kim Terlando) joins Jim and Greg to rehash her early improv days with Amy Poehler, all the fun she had on set, and how she landed her latest role as Co-EP on Grey’s Anatomy.

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]

    2 July 2024, 4:05 am
  • 52 minutes 52 seconds
    Rob Lowe: Town Hall Episode

    Rob Lowe is back to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine host one big Town Hall and you’ll never believe where they’ve set the scene. This week we tackle some of our listeners’ most burning questions, like how the characters from “The Outsiders” would fit into the world of Pawnee, what a Chris Traeger ice cream flavor would taste like, and who would reign supreme in a Josh Lyman/Leslie Knope debate. 

     

    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]!

    25 June 2024, 4:05 am
  • 56 minutes 13 seconds
    Rashida Jones: Leslie and Ben (S5E14)

    Rashida Jones (Ann Perkins herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, how being a close friend of Mike Schur did not do her any favors in the casting process, and all the ways Ann Perkins and Leslie Knope’s unbreakable bond parallels her and Amy Poehler’s real life friendship. Plus Rashida, Jim and Greg rehash what is arguably the best television wedding of all time in this week’s breakdown of “Leslie and Ben.”


    Got a question for the Pawnee Town Hall? Send us an email at [email protected]!

    18 June 2024, 4:05 am
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