S03E07 - Harvest Festival - Part 2 with Jay Jackson!

Episode Summary
Okay troops, Ground Mission has failed. We need a bird's eye view - everyone to the ferris wheel! Join roller coaster rebels Mark and Allen as they hammer home the second half of Season 3, Episode 7, "Harvest Festival". NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine is very proud of his contribution to a special LFP exclusive commercial in this podcast, and asks that you pay special attention!

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen finish breaking down the Episode that concludes the Season 3 story arc involving the Harvest Festival! When we last left our heroes, Leslie was trying her best to put on a wildly successful Harvest Festival, despite Wamapoke tribe leader Ken Hotate suggesting the presence of a curse, and journalist Joan Callamezzo looking for a scandal. To make things worse, Little Sebastian has gone missing! The gang assembles search parties, but has no luck on the ground, so they use the ferris wheel to get a bird's eye view. To contain the chaos, Leslie gives a press conference, and seems to be doing okay, when all of a sudden... the lights go out, machines shut down, the ferris wheel stops. Dogs and cats, living together... MASS HYSTERIA!!! Meanwhile, April took a chance and told Andy she loves him. His response is "Dude, shut up! That is awesome sauce!" April is mortified and humiliated, continuing to snipe angrily at Andy throughout the day, with Andy continuing to be clueless. April even goes so far as to threaten to leave for Venezuela... FOREVER! They show no signs of making up, and things are now even worse with them trapped on the ferris wheel together! Finally, Ann is working the First Aid with Donna, and admits she is not taking her break-up with Chris well, kind of bottoming out. A little later, a Jersey Shore wannabe comes to the first aid tent for dehydration, shamelessly hitting on Ann. When Ann turns him down, Donna suggests Ann follow the advice Grammy Meagle gave her: use him, abuse him, lose him... but Ann doesn't seem sure. We seek out the answers we know you all want, to questions such as ... Does the Harvest Festival turn out to be a failure? Is this the end of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department? Can April and Andy make up, or will this be it for them, perhaps sending April back into the arms of Venezuelian Jhonny? Will Ann take Grammy Meagle's advice, or will she continue to spend hundreds of dollars on candles from Anthropologie? Join us, true believers, for the second half of this mega block-buster episode, and see how it all ends! Once again, many thanks to our PAID sponsor: Reel Life Candles!

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S03E07 - Harvest Festival - Part 1 with Mo Collins!

Episode Summary
Get your tickets and meet us down on Deep Fried Boulevard - it's time for the one and only PAWNEE HARVEST FESTIVAL! Join carnie enthusiasts Mark and Allen as they gleefully tackle Episode 7 of Season 3, "Harvest Festival". NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine wants you to know this episode is so chock full of goodness (including excerpts from TWO interviews) that we were forced to break it up into two parts. He also says this is his personal all-time-favorite episode. Tune in and see you agree!

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces the legendary Pawnee mini horse, Little Sebastian! Leslie books Little Sebastian for the Harvest Festival, thrilling everyone except Ben (who doesn't get it). Wamapoke tribe leader Ken Hotate requests the festival be moved, since it's on a Wamapoke burial site. When a sympathetic Leslie explains it's too late, Ken warns them the festival may become cursed. Joan Callamezzo arrives to report on the festival, trying to find a negative angle, but failing... until she overhears Leslie and Ben discussing the curse, which then becomes the focus of her story. In addition, a certain mini horse may or may not have DISAPPEARED! Meanwhile, during the festival setup, April is inspired by how she feels about Andy, and tells him that she loves him. His response is "Dude, shut up! That is awesome sauce!" and gives her a high five. April is mortified, while Andy remains somewhat clueless. April continues to snipe angrily at Andy throughout the day, with Andy continuing to be confused. April even goes so far as to threaten to leave for Venezuela... FOREVER! Finally, Ann is working the festival First Aid tent along with Donna. While prepping the tent, Donna asks Ann about Chris, and Ann admits she has bottomed out. Later, an attractive but dumb guy comes to the first aid tent for dehydration. While Ann treats him, he shamelessly hits on her, but Ann turns him down. Donna suggests Ann not think of him as boyfriend material, but rather use him, abuse him, lose him. We handle the questions so you don't have to, such as ... Does the gang ever find Little Sebastian? Is there actually a curse? Will April go to Venezuela to return to the arms of Jhonny? Can Donna get Ann to take Grammy Meagle's advice? Join us for the first half of this mega block-buster episode, then join us next week for part 2. You won't regret it!  

S03E06 - Indianapolis

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Episode Summary
Grab your pink razor and swimming cap - we're taking a road trip to the BIG CITY! That's right, we're going to the one and only NAPTOWN! Join cultured world travelers Mark and Allen as they tackle Episode 6 of Season 3, "Indianapolis". NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine suggests you all fast to save room for this episode. (EDIT BY MARK AND ALLEN: Constantine is an idiot and clearly does not understand how eating works. Please consume the food product of your choice prior to the show - no hangry listeners allowed.)

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces the one and only Janet Snakehole! Leslie and Ron are traveling to Indianapolis to receive a commendation for reestablishing the Pawnee Harvest Festival, even though Ron only cares about eating at his favorite restaurant, Charles Mulligan's Steak House. Ann tells Leslie her last talk with Chris seemed reassuring, but (now in Indianapolis) he's grown distant, and she's worried he's cheating on her. Promising to poke around and see what's going on, Leslie and Ron visit Chris' apartment, where Leslie discovers a woman's razor and pink swimming cap in the bathroom. Hearing this, Ann drives up to Indianapolis to confront Chris. To Ron's horror, Mulligan's Steakhouse has been shut down by the health department, so Chris invites everyone back to his place for food. To Ron's further horror, Chris prepares vegetarian dishes, Ron threatens to pass out in hunger and despair, and then Ann storms in and demands an explanation for the things Leslie found! Meanwhile, back in Pawnee, Tom is attending a launch party for cologne maker Dennis Feinstein at the Snakehole Lounge, where Tom hopes to pitch his own cologne "Tommy Fresh". Since Ben's job requires him to move a lot, he turns down the invitation, not wanting to get too attached to anybody. However, Ben relents when Tom invites him again at Leslie's urging. Meanwhile, April and Andy are now dating, and April suggests they go to Tom's launch party. When they get there, Andy becomes bummed out, realizing he is broke and unable to buy anything, embarrassed to admit this to April. Tom approaches Dennis, who insults "Tommy Fresh" and quickly dismisses Tom. We brave the onslaught of questions, such as ... Have Tom's perfumery dreams been destroyed? Will Leslie receive her commendation? What will April and Andy do on their date with no money? Does Chris explain what is going on? Is Ben really one of the gang, or is the gang just being polite? Can Ron recover from the Mulligan's Steakhouse debacle? How will they get back at Dennis Feinstein? Grab a Tommy-tini and relax, podcast viewers... this will be a great one! Many thanks to our paid Public Service Announcement entitled "MoM" (Memories of Mulligan's).

S03E05 - Media Blitz

Episode Summary
What do you get when you combine newspaper, radio, television, a hate list, and feng shui? The recipe for a VERY funny episode. Join unflinching journalists Mark and Allen as they tackle Episode 5 of Season 3, "Media Blitz". NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine is no longer giving foot massages. So don't ask. Just don't. You will be sent to the spank chair.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces Crazy Ira and The Douche! Leslie, Tom, and Ben start promoting the Harvest Festival, starting with radio show "Crazy Ira and The Douche". Ben is asked about his time as a teen mayor, where he bankrupted the town, to which Ben responds awkwardly, stammering and unable to defend himself. Ben's past continues to come up during Leslie's interview with Shauna Malwae-Tweep (which she manages to downplay), and Tom and Ben's interview with Perd Hapley, during which Ben launches into a furious, incoherent rant. Realizing several businesses may pull their sponsorships from the Harvest Festival due to Ben's behavior, Leslie tries to stay focused on the upcoming interview with Joan Callamezzo on "Pawnee Today" to perform damage control. Meanwhile, after discussing some details with Chris, April accepts his offer to work for him in Indianapolis. When Andy finds out, he begs April to reconsider, offering to take care of stuff she hates doing for a month. She agrees, but appears to have no intention of changing her mind. When Ron finds out, he volunteers to help, claiming he doesn't care about their relationship, but he does not want to lose April as an assistant. Andy's difficult day of running errands for April culminates with him getting ARRESTED after April's sister Natalie claims he is kidnapping her when he is merely picking her up from school! Finally, Ann is growing increasingly frustrated not knowing the future of her relationship with Chris, something which is exacerbated by Chris making a point to ask April if SHE will accompany him to Indianapolis. During a pleasant lunch, Ann drops several obvious hints that she is not tied down to anything in Pawnee, including her house, which Chris does not seem to pick up on. Eventually, Chris does mention to Ann that after Indianapolis, he will be sent to a different city. Loyal podcast viewers, we have answers to all your questions, such as ... How does one handle getting clubbed in the nuggets? Is there actually a bird flying around Perd's studio? Will Sweetums end up cancelling the Fat-Coaster? What even is the spirit of melancholy? What town in Indiana do cows outnumber people 40 to 1? Does Chris end up defining Ann's bagua? Unpaid producer Constantine highly recommends this one: Sweet moments, funny moments, plot advancements, space farts... this one has it all, folks! Tune in and see if Constantine was right. (EDIT BY MARK AND ALLEN: If he's not, he'll be sitting in the spank chair.) Many thanks to our amazing sponsor, the C.R.O.P.T. - the Committee to Relaunch Our Pawnee Traditions!

S03E04 - Ron and Tammy 2

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Episode Summary
Warning! Warning! This is not a drill ..... SHE'S BACK!!! Be afraid. Be very afraid. Stay close and we might just get through this. Join stalwart defenders of truth and justice Mark and Allen as they tackle Episode 4 of Season 3, "Ron and Tammy, part 2". NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine is providing garlic and holy water for those who think that may help ward off she-who-must-not-be-named. (EDIT: It won't. You're all doomed.)

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode with the return of the evil one... that's right... RON'S EX-WIFE TAMMY!!! Tammy once again attempts to sabotage Ron's life, but he resists her wiles, mostly due to his relationship with Tom's ex-wife Wendy. However, later Wendy and Ron break up when she announces she's moving back to Canada. Meanwhile, in order to pull off the upcoming Harvest Festival, Leslie and gang need the Pawnee Police Department to volunteer as security during the event. To this end, they throw a party for the boys in blue, hoping to later ask them for the Harvest Festival favor. At the party, Ben has awkward interactions with Chief Trumple (causing Leslie to postpone asking for the favor), Ron drowns his sorrows about Wendy at the bar, and Tom arrives with Tammy as his date to get back at Ron. After fighting loudly, Ron and Tammy leave the party to try and make amends. However, a night filled with drunken sex and mayhem ensues, ending with the two getting remarried and ending up in jail. The next day, when she finds out about the arrests, Leslie asks for Ron to be released to her custody. This causes Ben to be concerned about "wasting" the earned favor. After getting Ron released, as a last ditch effort the gang holds an intervention for him, even playing a tape Ron made for himself. In a sub-plot, we see April filling in as Chris' assistant until he goes back to Indianapolis. April's cynicism and Chris' relentless optimism clash, driving April crazy. In an attempt to get fired, April purposely neglects to tell Ann that Chris cannot make a lunch date. When Ann arrives to confront Chris, however, she quickly realizes April's ploy. As always, your podcast hosts don't flinch away from the tough stuff, such as ... Will the gang's intervention for Ron work? Can Ron get through to himself? Did Leslie waste her favor with Chief Trumple? Can Ben stop being so awkward? Will Chris drive April crazy? Does April end up buying the dreaded orange post-its? Will Tom and Ron ever made amends? Can FBI Agent Burt Macklin help April out of her predicament? Constantine urges you all to tune your podcast dials and listen in, as during this show, he is presenting to the world his VERY FIRST production clip! (EDIT BY MARK AND ALLEN: It's about time - what was this promotion even for?) Many thanks to our sponsor, and favorite watering hole, O'Shays Irish Pub.

Pawnee Spotlight: Featuring Christopher Murray

Episode Summary
Join us this week for a very special Spotlight episode featuring actor Christopher Murray - aka Sweetum's own Nick Newport Sr.! Join us and hear from the Hollywood class act himself! You won't regret it!

Episode Notes
Mark and Allen are enjoying some well-earned time off this week but they've left newly promoted Constantine in charge and are confident he will play the right Episode...this time. After all, he is no longer confusing the 8-Track's with the Digital archives and we've locked up the Vinyl collection just in case too. Join us as the guys interview the very kind and very gracious Christopher Murray! Christopher talks Parks and Rec as well as giving us a special inside look at growing up in Hollywood and his wealth of experience including co-starting alongside huge movie stars like Denzel Washington, Laurence Fishburne and Sean Connery - 007 himself! Even our frequent guest pitch-man (who is also off this week) was slightly star struck...You know him better as Swanson...Ron Swanson!

Episode 30: S02E23 - The Master Plan

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Episode Summary
Bring all the Hydrax cookies you can find - we'll need snacks if we're going to fix this budget crisis! Join best friends of ever Mark and Allen as they tackle the super sized Producer's Cut of "The Master Plan", episode 23 of season 2. NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine reminds you to bring your favorite Jack London quote as the price of admission for this special event.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces Chris Traeger and Ben Wyatt!  We start out learning [a] April is turning 21 and having her birthday party at The Snakehole Lounge, [b] Ann has ended things with Mark, and [c] Leslie has prepared a budget proposal for the Lot 48 Park. However, later that morning city manager Paul Iaresco announces all proposals are postponed indefinitely due to the budget crisis, and state auditors have been sent to solve the issue. Leslie fears severe cuts, while Ron is delighted. Meanwhile, Andy is clearly showing interest in April, but worries about the 8 year age difference. Also, Mark shows confusion about his breakup with Ann because they never fought or argued, while Ann explains they just didn't have the right chemistry/passion. We learn Tom has ulterior motives for April's party to invite (then hit on) every available hottie he knows. Auditors Chris Traeger and Ben Wyatt arrive, with Chris painting an optimistic picture of how they will fix things. When Ben finally explains they need to slash the budget by 40 to 50 percent, Leslie lashes out at Ben, who reminds her the poorly-managed government is to blame. Later at April's party, Leslie and Ann get extremely drunk. Tom is frustrated at his inability to pick up women. Andy and April are getting along, but when he goes to the bar to get April's drink, a drunken Ann flirts with him. This upsets April, who tries to make Andy jealous by flirting with Jean-Ralphio. Ben arrives and tries to smooth things over with a drunken Leslie, but she once more lashes outand tells him to get lost. The next morning Ann enlists Leslie's help in figuring out... who she made out with the prior night!  Holy cow, folks, these are the sort of questions that send others running for cover, but we refuse to shy away from, such as... Will Pawnee's budget crisis get resolved? Can Ann ever forgive herself for flirting with Andy? Does Tom's bottlecap game yield any fruit? Can Leslie ever get along with Ben? Will April make Jean-Ralphio her new boyfriend? Does Ann find out who she made out with?  Loyal podcast viewers, this extra-long, extra special episode is one-of-a-kind, and we encourage everyone to watch it. 

Episode 29: S02E22 - Telethon

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Episode Summary
Grab your NutriYum bars, get afflicted with Type 1 Caring, and let's all Dia-beat-this! Join fearless hosts Mark and Allen as they tackle "Telethon", episode 22 of season 2. NOTE: Unpaid producer Constantine asks that you not stay up all night before the telethon ... that's just dumb.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that has Joan Callemezzo, Perd Hapley, MC Martin Housely, and Joe from the Sewer Department all under the same roof! Given a 4 hour programming block (2am to 6am) for the 24-hour "Pawnee Cares" diabetes telethon starting that night, Leslie (who has already been up for 24 hours) gets everyone involved, including sending Tom as the body man for retired basketball player Detlef Schrempf. With time to kill, Tom brings Detlef to the Snakehole Lounge, bringing a LOT of business in, but resulting in owner Freddy refusing to let him go. Several "talents" go on-air, including songs by Mouse Rat, Ron's chair-caning demo, and accountant Barney demonstrating QuickBooks Pro. Remembering that Mark told her earlier he plans to propose to Ann, a desperate Leslie tells Mark he should do it on-air. Folks, this is what we're here to do, get the bottom of such riveting questions, like ... Exactly how tall is Tom? Will Mark propose to Ann on the air? What precisely is sleep-fighting? Can Detlef Schrempf make it to the telethon? Will Leslie fall asleep before her programming block is over? What the **** IS Perd Hapley doing on-air? Loyal podcast viewers, this episode is absolutely chock-a-block full of guest stars - you won't be able to keep track of them all! Many thanks to our sponsor Entertainment 720 and their award-hopeful film: "Identity Crisis: This is Mouse Rat".

Episode 28: S02E21 - 94 Meetings with Christopher Murray

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Episode Summary
Ga-Zoinks-Bo!!! Rally the troops, it's all hands on deck! We need everyone with a brain and a pulse to join courageous hosts Mark and Allen as they tackle "94 Meetings", episode 21 of season 2. We'll get through this, people... divide and conquer.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that finally introduces us to April's family and casa Ludgate! Forced to deal with 93 meetings in a single day (due to a mistake by a guilty and embarrassed April), Ron enlists the aid of April, Andy, and Ann. As the day progresses, meetings are handled with mixed results: Ron just silently listens saying as little as possible, and is on the verge of snapping; April embraces complete fantasy (e.g. Ron is dead and she's his daughter); Andy struggles to not make promises (and is also just Andy); and after revealing she is a nurse, Ann provides several free medical consults. Meanwhile, Leslie attempts to help Ron, but her first meeting reveals that Turnbill Mansion is being altered by Jessica Wicks while planning an extravagant birthday party for her new husband, the wealthy Nick Newport Sr, founder of Sweetums. Leslie and Tom spring into action to mitigate the damage as best they can. They find several extreme alterations are already done, and Leslie is outraged to learn Jessica plans to demolish a gazebo in the backyard. Viewers, we have never avoided the tough questions, and we're not starting now, such as... Will April earn back Ron's trust? How can Leslie prevent the destruction of the gazebo? Does Andy promise away the entire city? Will Tom get sufficient time to suck up to Jessica Wicks? Can Ron make it through the day without exploding? Stay tuned folks, this will be a doozy! Many thanks to our sponsor, the one and only Sweetums: "If you can't beat 'em, Sweetums!" And don’t miss clips from our exclusive LFP Interview with Actor Christopher Murray!

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Episode 27: S02E20 - Summer Catalog

Episode Summary
Pack your picnic supplies, head on down to Harvey James Park, and join Mark and Allen as they tackle "Summer Catalog", episode 20 of season 2. C'mon, you know you want to - you can have as many juice boxes as you want.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces the three men that preceded Ron as Pawnee Parks Director! Working on the Pawnee Summer Catalog, Leslie puts together a reunion between Ron Swanson and his three Park Director predecessors. She hopes it will be a joyous occasion and plans to write a letter about it for the catalog. However, they all suck. None of the four men get along with each other, and they each have their own less than admirable traits: Clarence (sexist), David (litters, doesn't care about parks), Michael (obsessed with marijuana), and Ron is...well... Ron. Meanwhile, Tom has been tasked with taking the cover photo for the Summer Catalog, and convinces Ann and Mark to pose for photos at a community park. Tom is repeatedly frustrated with Ann, who has a difficult time appearing happy. When the photos are finished, Ann agrees that she looks miserable and asks that the pictures not be used. Mark appears concerned that Ann's unhappiness is a reflection of their relationship. Additionally, April and Andy have been hanging out more and growing closer. After helping Leslie set up the Park Director reunion picnic, Andy asks April to get drinks after work, and she quickly agrees. But when they arrive at the bar, the bouncer notices April appears to be underage, and her ID confirms she is 20... which makes Andy uncomfortable. Loyal viewers, as always we tackle the hard-hitting questions so you don't have to, such as... How does one accurately convey "slithering"? Why would anyone eat anything other than breakfast food? What exactly IS Tom thinking in that hi-res photo? Will Leslie's letter ever get written? Does Andy get over his discomfort with April's age? Folks, you don't want to miss this one. NOTE: Our intern, Constantine, has requested that those who join us please bring sufficient bacon for trail snacks... we don't want any tantrums. Many thanks to our inimitable sponsor, JJ's Diner.

Episode 26: S02E19 - Park Safety

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Episode Summary
Climb in your favorite raccoon-urine-free golf cart, head down to Ramsett Park, say hello to your friendly neighborhood park rangers, and join intrepid hosts Mark and Allen as they tackle "Park Safety", episode 19 of season 2. NOTE: Be careful, there have been 10 assaults already this year... of park rangers, anyway.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that reveals the secret to Jerry's approach to life (you'll have to wait until the very end). When Jerry gets mugged while refilling the park's hummingbird feeders, Leslie feels bad about how much they make fun of him, and urges the gang to refrain, while also working with LOUD park security ranger Carl to try and make the parks safer. Going on Pawnee Today, Leslie says the Pawnee government failed the parks, security is poor, and they need more funding. Although angering City Manager Paul Iaresco, the TV stunt worked, causing Mayor Gunderson to offer $2,500 towards fixing the park. However, at a press conference Jerry makes a confession to Leslie that perhaps things happened a little differently than he said. Meanwhile, we observe some odd love-triangle-esque interactions and behavior from Ann (who says Andy is a fun person but completely reliant on others), April (who likes Andy, and plain doesn't like Ann), and Andy (who is a dim-witted but loveable goofball). After Andy is accidentally knocked out by Ron during a self-defense class, Ann brings Andy gifts at the shoe shine stand to help him feel better... also making April jealous. However, we've seen Andy think of others lately... particularly April. Once again, we address the toughest questions known to mankind, such as... What is the confession Jerry makes to Leslie? Will the gang continue to make fun of him? Is it okay to attack a criminal's bean bag? Did the movie Avatar truly live up to the hype? What exactly does "walking Lord Sheldon" mean? Loyal viewers, this is a memorable episode for sure - don't miss it! NOTE: Our intern, Constantine, asks that if you join us, please refrain from getting breakfast burritos... it could be unpleasant for all involved. Many thanks to our awesome sponsor, the Ron Swanson Self-Defense and Self-Respect Couse (or RSSDSRC).

Episode 21: S02E14 - Leslie's House

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Episode Summary
Join us on an epic tale involving cooking, fencing, origami, bartending, grief counseling, and more! Today Mark and Allen tackle "Leslie's House", episode 14 of season 2. Come in, let Andy take your coat... but just be warned, the doorbell will be ringing. A LOT

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that lets us finally peer inside the one area of Leslie's life that has remained a mystery - her house! Having been on several great dates with Justin, Leslie wants to plan their best date ever for when he next comes to Pawnee.  It quickly becomes obvious she has bitten off more than she can chew.  In desperation, Leslie reaches out to her friends, then to the Pawnee Rec Center teachers.  However, the teachers, who days ago had been told the reduced city budget would force 5 classes to close, interpret this as Leslie soliciting a bribe from them in the form of free services.  Combine this with potential awkwardness (Andy/Mark, Mark/Justin, Tom/Wendy), borderline gluttony (Ron bringing his own tray of deviled eggs which he does not want to share), underage drinking (April and her friends), and very hot peppers (wait and see), this party could be a royal gala or a powder keg.  Which way will it lean?  What will happen?  Stay tuned, loyal podcast viewers... the answers will be revealed!  This is ramping up to be a good one.  NOTE:  We're not saying we don't trust you... but leave any chewing gum at the door.  Many thanks to our amazing sponsor, the William Percy Recreation Center.

Episode 20: S02E13 - The Setup

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Episode Summary
Remove all metal object from your pockets and stay perfectly still! Join us this week as Mark and Allen rewatch and review Parks and Recreation S02E13 - The Setup! With free MRI's, you know were spoiling you here, right?

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that reminds us all just how awkward being setup can actually be! For starters, while Leslie is interested in Justin, an old attorney friend of Ann's, Ann is clearly saving him for herself and sets up Leslie with a really...interesting...doctor she kind of knows. A really awkward dinner date leads to an even more awkward MRI. Meanwhile, Mark is having a bad day as he suspects Ann's motivation vis a vis Justin AND has to endure 'Marley and Me' to make matters even worse. Finally, and most importantly to Ron, Tom helps Ron search for an taxpayer funded assistant to help save Ron from the taxpayers themselves! We meet lots of unmemorable candidates before meeting "The Worst" of them all - the one and only Jean-Ralphio Saperstein!

Episode 19: S02E12 - Christmas Scandal with Kevin Symons - Part 2

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Episode Summary
Who says sequels can't be better than the original? This week Mark and Allen tackle the last half of their 2-Part coverage of the S02E12 Episode "Christmas Scandal". And just like Part 1, be sure to stick around after Mark and Allen are done yapping to hear the end of our Live from Pawnee exclusive interview with Kevin Symons (aka Councilman Bill Dexhart). NOTE: Like Dexhart, we have no plans to resign.

Episode Notes
When we last left our heroes, the brave Mark and Allen (and almost-as-brave intern Constantine) had valiantly broken down Christmas Scandal, the very first Park & Recs Christmas episode.  Five storylines, people!  Five!!!  They walked through the episode scene by scene, discussed the highs and lows, the funny points, the heart moments, and everything in between.  In the second half, they will discuss the episode overall, including Firsts, Tropes, Deleted Scenes, and finally, the all-important and ever-popular scoring segment!  Here at LFP Worldwide Headquarters, we know how much you like your "Sexy Dexy".  Therefore, after the Live From Pawnee "main course", we will provide the perfect "after dinner coffee" with the conclusion of our exclusive Kevin Symons interview!  So to all of our loyal podcast viewers ... get comfortable, tune your podcast dials accordingly, and keep up - this will be a fun ride.  (P.S.  We know you're not viewers.)

Check out Kevin Symons here:
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https://www.instagram.com/thekevinsymons/
https://twitter.com/TheKevinSymons
https://www.cameo.com/kevinsymons1

Episode 18: S02E12 - Christmas Scandal with Kevin Symons - Part 1

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Episode Summary
This week Mark and Allen kick-off Part 1 of their 2-Part coverage of S02E12 Episode "Christmas Scandal". And be sure to stick around and hear the Live from Pawnee exclusive Interview with Kevin Symons (aka Councilman Bill Dexhart). You'll be glad you did!

Episode Notes
Get out your calculators and count along with us as Mark and Allen breakdown this jam-packed episode that has no less than 5 story lines! In fact this episode has so much going on that we decided to break it into 2-parts this week. We've got Christmas Follies, sex scandals, gift exchanges, liver-ladies, life-altering relationship decisions and did we mention sex scandals? We're talking about, of course, S02E12 "Christmas Scandal"! Tune in to hear what happens when Leslie is falsly accused of an affair with Councilman "Sexy Dexy" Dexhart and the gang does their best to cover Leslie's insane schedule and preparations for the "Winter Wonderland" community event as she takes some time off to clear her name. Meanwhile, Andy has been thinking of April's gay boyfriend all day and Mark and Tom debate the merits of blood diamonds as a Christmas gift for Ann.

Check out Kevin Symons here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQdbINKqPfzDhm7LFMG\_2g
https://www.instagram.com/thekevinsymons/
https://twitter.com/TheKevinSymons
https://www.cameo.com/kevinsymons1

Revisited: First Fifteen

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Episode Summary
Get out your magnifying glass and Sherlock Holmes hat... it's time to do some investigating and scrutinizing! With a reduced workforce available (due to intern Constantine being on vacation), Mark and Allen decide to take a different approach and do a retrospective of what they've done so far, called... Live From Pawnee, Revisited! (We had NBC's help coming up with the awesome title.) If you are new to the Podcast, there's never been a better time to catch up!

Episode Notes
As the name would suggest, this week Mark and Allen welcome our newest "viewers" and do a quick review of the first 15 episodes of Parks & Rec we covered on the podcast. The episodes and their scores will be listed, grouped, tiered, summarized, triangulated, and other nonsense mathematical terms until the abacus breaks from stress! Will any episodes get re-scored? Who knows? Anything could happen. Before he left, Constantine left us these questions to tackle: "Why are these two still on the air?" "How do I change the station?" "Where are my onions?" "Are they really viewers?" (EDIT: Ha ha, Constantine. Please report to HR when you get back.) Many thanks to our fantastic sponsor, Apple.

Episode 17: S02E11 - Tom's Divorce

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Episode Summary
GLITTER BOMB!!! Come join us on an adventure of sadness, excitement, puns, pool, breakfast food, and lots and lots of glitter, as your fearless podcast hosts Mark and Allen tackle "Tom's Divorce", episode 11 of season 2. Please be sure to bring your Glitter-Bucks with you on this trip - word is they're expiring soon.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode where Tom and Wendy officially call it splits ... it turns out even for fake marriages, love hurts! Finding out Tom and Wendy got divorced, Leslie does everything she can to make Tom feel better, not knowing that it was a green-card marriage. Leslie and gang plan a fun night out for Tom, but it's possible no one knows how Tom really feels about the divorce... During all the divorce shenanigans, Andy continues his efforts to pursue Ann, including trying to insult and belittle Mark. Finally, Andy challenges Mark to a game of pool with the hopes of hustling him... which don't turn out as he expects. The stakes continue to rise... the pot grows bigger and bigger... What will happen? Who will win? No one knows! As always, we tackle the tough, gritty questions others shows run screaming from, like ... What is going on with the mysterious 4th floor? Is it a horrorscape, the Twilight Zone, or a gateway to Narnia? What would Leslie's stripper name be? Is it disturbing that Jerry wants Tom's body? (Yes. Yes it is.) Can you legally win a person from a game of pool? What is "the perfect spooning size"? Do dinosaur-themed restaurants ever get old? (This one depends on who you ask.) Loyal podcast viewers, so much goodness has been crammed into this episode, we almost made a table of contents just to keep up. (Yes, we know you're not viewers.) So come on out with us, and bring your appetite! We hear that Seabiscuit is waiting for you. Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors, Jurassic Fork and The Glitter Factory.

Episode 16: S02E09 - Hunting Trip

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Episode Summary
Boola boola boola! Grab your hunting license (VERY important), don your orange vest, put on suspenders to protect yourself from being pantsed, and venture into the wilds with Mark and Allen as they tackle "Hunting Trip", episode 10 of season 2. Oh, and not to alarm you... but watch out for Predators. They can see heat, you know.

Episode Notes
This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that shows us how to be one of the boys... sometimes even better than one of the boys! Leslie convinces Ron to let the women (and Tom, LOL) come on an anuual hunting trip with the guys. Ron is not happy about this change of plan, but Leslie is determined to prove she can hang with the guys. Things don't exactly go as planned... there may or may not be some gun mishaps... and comedy ensues. Meanwhile, with everyone else on the hunting trip, April is ordered to do boring phone work, and Andy is just wandering around... so they end up hanging out and engaging in a series of fun activities. As always, we tackle the hard questions no other show will confront, such as ... What is the difference between the male and female turkey call? Is it true they both sound like rap music? What's the most important rule of chewing tobacco? How do you restrain a furious Ron? What's more beneficial - shooting over someone's head, or shooting under it? What is "Spit-Take Theater"? Folks, there's so much educational goodness here, you might as well get college credit. So join us. It'll be fun. But for God's sake... if you value your life... do NOT shoot at Donna's car. A tip of our hunter's hat to our amazing sponsors, the Pawnee Fishing Bureau and Slippery Elm State Park.

Special Mailbag Episode #3: Galentine’s Day Edition

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Episode Summary
Celebrate your mid-February holiday by listening to the Live from Pawnee exclusive Ron Swanson Galentine's Day message! Leslie would be proud!

Episode Notes
Join us for a special, heart-felt message from Mr. Romance - Ron Swanson himself! Listen as Ron shares his thoughts on the BIG LIE created by the Greeting Card industry and quickly changes the topic to something far more comfortable for him to discuss. Learn about the origins of the now-famous Galentine's Day and bask in the beautifully radiant mid-February weather as we wait out the Spring thaw together!

Happy Galentine’s Day!

Listen to a special message from Pawnee’s very own
Ron Freakin’ Swanson!

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Episode Summary
Celebrate your mid-February holiday by listening to the Live from Pawnee-exclusive Ron Swanson Galentine's Day message! Leslie would be proud!

Episode Notes
Join us for a special, heart-felt message from Mr. Romance - Ron Swanson himself! Listen as Ron shares his thoughts on the BIG LIE created by the Greeting Card industry and quickly changes the topic to something far more comfortable for him to discuss. Learn about the origins of the now-famous Galentine's Day and bask in the beautifully radiant mid-February weather as we wait out the Spring thaw together!