Citizens of Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Podcast

This week, I covered "Ron and Diane" from season 5. In this wonderful episode, Ron is nominated for an award, but things get hectic when the three women in his life all come to a head; Jerry has a Christmas party where we meet his beautiful family, but Donna, April, Tom, and Andy weren't invited; and Chris learns to appreciate life. Intro/general nonsense (00:47) "Ron and Diane&...

This week I covered "Pawnee Commons" from season 5. Leslie is dumbfounded when a man from Eagleton wants to help; Andy finds that his new weekend gig is very boring; and the parks crew helps Tom get Rent-A-Swag going. Intro/general nonsense (00:08) "Pawnee Commons" (08:29) citizensofpawnee@gmail.com @citizensofpawneepodcast @parksrecmemes New episodes every Tuesday

On this episode, I talked about "Leslie Vs April" from season 5. April and Leslie battle over Lot 48; Ben helps Tom get Rent-A-Swag going; and Andy investigates his missing computer. Intro/general nonsense (00:09) "Leslie Vs April" (15:27) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes Sasa and Goff LIVE! (recorded): sasaandgoff.co...

This week, I covered "Ben's Parents" from season 5. Ben is nervous about Leslie meeting his crazy parents; Chris works through his emotions; and Tom prepares a pitch meeting for Ron. Intro/listener mail (00:10) "Ben's Parents" (07:08) Email citizensofpawnee@gmail.com Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I covered "Halloween Surprise" from season 5. The Parks Dept. holds a garage sale/auction to help out a friend; Ron and Diane have their first fight; Jerry has a fart attack; and Ben has a question for Leslie... Intro/general nonsense (00:12) "Halloween Surprise" (5:48) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @parksrecmemes and @citizensofpawneepodcast New...

This week, I covered "Sex Education" from season 5. Leslie and Ann battle the Langmans; Ron helps Tom detox; and April and Ben think the Congressman might be a robot. SEGMENTS: Intro/general nonsense (00:06) "Sex Education" (08:32) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes New episodes every Tuesday

This week, I watched "How a Bill Becomes a Law" from season 5. Leslie meets opposition from a fellow city councilor; Ben and April get stuck in traffic; Ron and Andy fix a pothole; and Chris sets up a 3-1-1 hotline. CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes SEGMENTS: Intro/general nonsense (00:10) "How a Bill Becomes a Law" (0...

This week, I covered "Soda Tax" from season 5. Leslie faces a moral dilemma; Tom and Chris help get Andy in shape; and Ben has a difficult time with his new interns. FILLER: Cobra Kai S6E1-5 and Deadpool and Wolverine (BOTH SPOILER FREE) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes New episodes every Tuesday. SEGMENTS: Intro/general nonsen...

This week, I covered the season 5 premier "Ms. Knope Goes to Washington." Leslie and Andy visit April and Ben in Washington D.C., but Leslie begins to feel inadequate when she sees Ben's new lifestyle; the rest of the group attends a company picnic thrown by...Ron??; and a couple calls it quits FOR GOOD! Also, bowling, garage saling, and of course, cicadas. FILLER: A Quiet Place Day One CONTACT: c...

This week I talked about the highlights and lowlights from season 4. Also, what to look forward to in season 5! Intro/general nonsense: (00:47) Season 4 Recap: (03:46) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes New episodes every Tuesday, please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and share.

This week, I covered the season 4 finale and one of the show's greatest episodes "Win, Lose, or Draw." The big election is finally here! In Pawnee, that is, as the town chooses its next city councillor. Also Cicada Watch 2024 returns. FILLER: The Boys S4E1-3 *Light Spoilers* CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes SEGMENTS: Intro/general nonsen...

This week, I covered the season 4 episode "Bus Tour." When Leslie calls Nick Newport Sr. a jerk (not knowing that he recently passed away,) the team has to go into clean-up mode; Burt Macklin returns; and Donna, Tom, and Ron deal with another jerk. CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instgram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes Intro/general nonsense: (00:46) "Bus Tour&q...

This week, I discussed one of my favorite episodes- "The Debate" from season 4. As the election draws near, Pawnee hosts the debate for its next city councilor; Ann, Tom, and Chris become the "Spin Team;" and the others host a party for some of Team Knope's donors. Also- you guessed it...CICADAS! FILLER: The Iron Claw CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citiz...

On this episode I covered "Live Ammo" from season 4. Leslie's plan to save the Parks department budget backfires; Ron and Chris meditate; April suggests a pet adoption clinic. Also, Cicada Watch 2024 continues. FILLER: The Cicadas Have Emerged Pt 1 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7UtRJ8vNHo/?igsh=MWwyM29odzBpN3V2YQ== CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @p...

On this episode, I broke down "Lucky" from season 4. After plans change twice, Leslie has to attend an interview while intoxicated; Andy takes his Intro to Women's Studies exam; and Jerry and Donna have a late night. Also, the cicadas are here! FILLER: Malcolm in the Middle series recap CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and Instagram @citizensofpawneepodcast and @parksrecmemes Segments Intro/gen...

This week, I covered "Campaign Shake-Up' from season 4. When the Newports hire a high-priced campaign manager (Kathryn Hahn!) out of D.C., Leslie and Ben start to panic; and Chris tasks the parks department with a project that turns chaotic! ALSO, Cicada Watch 2024 continues! Intro/general nonsense: (00:46) "Campaign Shake-Up" (20:30) Dupage County Forest Preserve cicada videos...

On this episode, I covered "Sweet Sixteen" from season 4. Ron urges Leslie to take some time off of work to focus on her campaign; the gang throws a surprise birthday party for Jerry... but forget to invite him, Ann and Tom have another stupid argument; and Chris and Andy bond over Champion. Also, Orthodox Easter, more cicadas, and Alta Vista references. FILLER: Rebel Moon 2, Civil War (...

On this episode, I covered "Dave Returns" from season 4. Things get awkward, when Leslie's ex-boyfriend, Dave returns; the rest of the group works on a campaign song for Leslie; and Ann immediately regrets going on a date with Tom. Intro/general nonsense: Too many dogs; Was I hit by a car without knowing it?; listener message; MORE Parks and Rec X Marvel; new podcast; another collab...

This week, I covered "Operation Ann" from season 2. Leslie enlists the help of the group to find a suitor for Ann; Chris deals with his breakup with Millie; and Ben, Ron, and Andy go on a scavenger hunt. FILLER (but not really:) Parks and Recreation X Marvel Intro/general nonsense (00:47) Parks and Rec X Marvel (6:25) S4E14 "Operation Ann" (22:30) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmai...

This week, I covered "Bowling for Votes" from season 4. When a focus group member says he doesn't like Leslie, she and Ben host a bowling event to try to change his mind; Tom annoys Ron and Ann with his bowling etiquette; the rest of the group makes calls for donations; and Millie Gergich has some bad news for Chris. FILLER: Fallout S1 (2024) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.com and I...

This week, I covered the hilarious season 4 episode "Campaign Ad." When Leslie's new opponent, Bobby Newport, starts airing ads, she and Ben decide to make one; April and Andy schedule numerous doctor appointments after discovering they have insurance; and Chris becomes clingy with Ron. Also... "Bobbbbyyyyy Newwwpoooooorrrrrtt" FILLER: Invincible S2 and The Ones Who Live S1...

On this episode, I covered the fan-favorite "The Comeback Kid" from season 4. When Leslie names Ann as her new campaign manager, everything starts to go wrong; April and Andy adopt a Pit Bull named Champion; and Chris helps Ben work through a tough time. FILLER: Godzilla x Kong Intro/general nonsense: (0:47) G x K (spoiler free): (6:46) "The Comeback Kid": (13:58) CONTACT: citizensofpawnee@gmail.c...

On this episode, I covered "Citizen Knope" from season 4. Following Leslie's 2-week suspension, she decides to lobby as a citizen; Ben interviews for a few jobs after resigning in disgace; and the rest of the Parks crew work together to make a Christmas present for Leslie. Also, I shaved my head for St. Baldrick's; and a Parks and Rec March Madness update. FILLER: My heart will g...

This week, I broke down the season 4 episode "The Trial of Leslie Knope." After admitting to their secret affair, Leslie and Ben are forced to meet with the ethics committee. Leslie seems to be doing well until word leaks that Chris has a killer witness, and Ben makes a huge sacrifice. Also, some listener messages and Pawnee March Madness begins!!! Intro (00:46) Listener messages (1:24)...

On this episode, I covered "Smallest Park" from season 4. Ben has finally had enough of Leslie's steamrolling; Andy tries out a few college courses; and Tom and Jerry are tasked with creating a new logo for the department. Find out why this is one of my favorite episodes! FILLER: Dune 1 & 2 (VERY LIGHT spoilers) and Lavalantula Intro/general nonsense (00:47) Dune (again, VERY LIGHT spoilers) (12:2...