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Leslie and Ben knew they were expecting a child, but THREE children?! What are the odds? (Probably one in 8,000, according to Dr. Saperstein.) They don’t want anyone to know until they’re ready to tell everyone, but that means Andy has to keep the couple’s secret.Meanwhile, Andy needs to play several Johnny Karate shows without spilling the beans, April is nice to Larry for perhaps the first time all series, and Donna and Tom volunteer at the elementary school. We also meet Keegan-Michael Key as Joe, and Aziz Ansari is conspicuously absent. Or maybe he was just filming Master of None, who knows.Plus, the history of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, Sean delivers some ASMR via a Red Lobster order that arrives at his door mid-episode, when people say “let me know if you need anything” during times of grief or sadness, and why are we making cold, refreshing drinks spicy?Speaking of spice, Sean also thinks Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters are the same band. Feel free to let him know how wrong he is.EPISODES6, E20: On

Leslie and Andy are on a quest to find a headliner for the Unity Concert. Their first choice? Bo Burnham, playing a big ol’ jerk face named Chipp McCapp. Luckily, they’re able to pivot to their second choice, Jeff Tweedy, the lead singer of the totally made up band Land Ho and the totally real band Wilco.Meanwhile, Ron babysits Ben, who is extremely drunk, and they run into some tough going. And Tom, April, and Donna seek out a new sommelier for Tom’s Bistro. And we’re all getting notes of dried robin’s blood and just a hint of a robot’s bath water.Plus, Sean is incredibly under the weather this episode, but he’s POWERING THROUGH. We also discuss gaining massive amounts of weight during the pandemic, wild events going on in the neighborhood, and there’s exciting news in Sean’s and Haleigh’s families!This episode of Parks n Wrecked is sponsored by Manscaped. And that means we’ve got your back (and anywhere else you need to take care of). Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code

Put on your corsages and boutonnières, y’all — we’re going to prom! Leslie and Ron are both trying to direct a youth of Pawnee to their preferred career paths, with predictably uncomfortable results.Meanwhile, April and Andy head to the prom despite April’s protests (don’t worry, ma’am, Andy will have her back by 11) and Ben and Tom are both DJing the dance. Who will be the better music master?Plus, Joey eats an entire bowl of caramel, Sean isn’t very good at video games that require dance moves, a new and improved way to watch sports games, and we reflect on our own prom experiences. Spoiler alert: Some of them were WILD.This episode of Parks n Wrecked is sponsored by Manscaped. And that means we’ve got your back (and anywhere else you need to take care of). Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: PARKSEPISODES6, E18: PromDRINKS OF THE EPISODEA bunch of ciders from the Cidercade in AustinLove Street from Karbach Brewing Co.Topo ChicoTOP 5 OF THE EPISODEWorst tasks of Among

Surprise, surprise, Leslie is annoying. She really hasn't had a good stretch of episodes, has she? Anyway, she tries to replace Ann by ranking the rest of her friends. That’ll turn out great.  Meanwhile, Ben and Tom are trying to pick up some tents but Rob Huebel is getting in the way! And Andy joins Ron for a trip out of the town and is as dumb as ever. Ron thought he would have a break from parenting. He was wrong. Plus, Sean and I both have rants around football and fantasy football, Sean gets stabbed in the back while playing Among Us, we chat the weirdest ways to disperse of cans of tuna, the official rules of calling shotgun while driving, and Sean is watching a very tired man play Dance Dance Revolution. This episode of Parks n Wrecked is sponsored by Manscaped. And that means we’ve got your back (and anywhere else you need to take care of). Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: PARKSEPISODES6, E17: Galentine’s DayDRINKS OF THE EPISODEBlood Orange Italian Soda from

Leslie wants to introduce a new slogan for the merger of Pawnee and Eagleton, yet those wacky citizens are voting for joke answers.Meanwhile, Donna and April are helping Tom find a location for his Tom’s Bistro idea, yet they keep stumbling upon terrible places. And Andy learns a secret about Ron Swanson.Plus, Sean is drunk and playing Street Fighter, we discuss if Texas treasure Buc-ees is overrated, whether roulette is the silliest game you can play while at a casino, and the excitement over exercising your right to vote. And subscribe to Crisp Bounce Pass!This episode of Parks n Wrecked is sponsored by Manscaped. And that means we’ve got your back (and anywhere else you need to take care of). Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: PARKSEPISODES6, E16: New SloganDRINKS OF THE EPISODEFunnel Cake Ale from Community Beer Co.Road Trip Snacks from Panther Island BrewingHeavenly Daze from Zilker Brewing Co.Oklahoma Sucks from Independence Brewing Co.VAMONOS from Real Ale Brewin

Leslie tries to tear down a wall between Pawnee and Eagleton, only to unleash a swarm of bees that somehow only stings Eagletonians. And Jamm. There’s a lot of fighting going on in this episode, which may or may not inspire Sean’s top five.Meanwhile, the Unity Concert is starting to come together! Tom and Ben team up to pitch an angel investor on Tom’s Bistro, a new business venture. Oh, and Ron and Diane had a child. He’d appreciate if you’d keep quiet around him.Plus, we explore old Kool-Aid and Hawaiian Punch commercials, dive into the Thomas the Tank Engine theme song, chat about the best and worst games on The Price is Right, and get critical of how many fans are watching college football games in person. In fact, we talk a LOT about sports this episode. Apologies if that’s not your jam (or Jamm), but hopefully it’s still great fun.This episode of Parks n Wrecked is sponsored by Manscaped. And that means we’ve got your back (and anywhere else you need to take care of). Go to http://manscaped.com/ and get

Leslie and Ben are celebrating their anniversary, but Leslie’s too busy trying to manage a spat between Pawnee and Eagleton. That means Larry is the lucky recipient of all of Ben’s thoughtful gifts, including a couples massage, a horse-drawn carriage, and ballroom dancing lessons.Meanwhile, April leaves a mean message about Donna on Yelp, Ron takes on veganism and frozen yogurt, and a couple celebrating their 50th anniversary bickers a whole lot. We also get our first glimpse of the Unity Concert! Such exciting times.Plus, Haleigh is upset at many things, we reminisce about the time Sean guzzled wine during his birthday party and got a bunch of comedians mad at him during another birthday party, and the absurdity of Pokemon battles.Also, we apologize for the technical difficulties at the beginning of this episode. Technology is real dumb, y’all. Speaking of which, here’s a great article about TikTok that shows how addictive social media is.EPISODES6, E14: AnniversariesDRINKS OF THE EPISODEA White Wine Blend f

We’re saying goodbye to Chris and Ann, and Sean could not be more distraught (mainly about Ann, he’s fine with Chris’s departure). The characters on Parks and Rec are all saying their respective goodbyes — Chris is proud of April, Donna grabs Chris’s butt, and Leslie puts on a party with all the normal and wacky holidays Ann and crew have celebrated, including Easter, New Year’s, and Talk Like a Pittsburgh Pirate Day.Meanwhile, there are all kinds of Pawnee cameos in this episode. Kathryn Pinewood, Perd Hapley, Pete Disellio…they’re all here and offering various levels of help to Leslie.Plus, the things Sean has cut himself off from after spending a ton of money on new tires, the best Kelly Clarkson songs to see live, and an eager Parks n Wrecked fan shares his Rocket League user ID with us. How nice!After the success of last week’s episode, Sean’s got the University of Texas game on in the background this time. And this ain’t no first half shenanigans — we’re in the fourth quarter and overtime, baby!P.S. A l

Hope you’re not too chard-headed this episode because we’re going to the farmers market! There’s an UNCOMFORTABLE amount of chard, including in shot form. Leslie and Ben are in the midst of a government spat with each other, all of Ron’s music is in a rectangle, and Donna and Tom host a whine and cheese club. Peas be kind to others, y’all.Meanwhile, Andy and April introduce us to the magic of Johnny Karate, and Chris irritates Ann with how on top of everything he is.Plus, mnemonic devices to remember directions, using huge headphones to block out people from talking or singing, and there’s drama in the Sean and Haleigh’s bowling league.Finally, Sean had the bright idea to record this episode during a Cowboys game, and his team decided to get themselves down 20-0 while we were recording. But on the plus side, they ended up winning, so Sean got much happier than he was during this episode!EPISODES6, E12: Farmers MarketDRINKS OF THE EPISODEThirsty Goat AmberGin Mint MilkshakesTOP 5 OF THE EPISODESean’s Top 5 Tra

Leslie is in extra annoying mode this episode, because she realizes she’s designed a well-oiled machine of an office that can operate just fine without her. Ben attempts to prank half the office and the police get involved. You can imagine how Ben gets, since he becomes more incoherent than Dawn Lazarus whenever law enforcement comes around.Meanwhile, Chris and Ann decide to get married. Or maybe they don’t. There’s a lot of back and forth. Jerry’s also choking on crackers. Like, for a long time.Plus, Joey forgets the plot to Zoolander, we try to figure out the proper way to shorten “hacky sack”, and the joys of performing concerts around the house to an imaginary audience.Also: here’s a PSA to get registered to vote and counted for the census. DO IT.EPISODES6, E11: New BeginningsDRINKS OF THE EPISODEConvict Hill Oatmeal StoutPassion Fruit Truly Sparkling CiderNative Texan from Independence BreweryTOP 5 OF THE EPISODEThings to Put Bacon OnCATEGORIESHairstyles

It’s Leslie’s last day in the city council office! She’s saying her goodbyes — will there be one last shenanigan before she heads out? Probably. It IS Parks and Rec, after all.Meanwhile, Tom is trying to find his next big investment deal and runs a mini Shark Tank experience for people to share their great ideas. And Ann and Chris debate whether they want find out the sex of their baby.Plus, weddings that don’t have open bars, whether Miley Cyrus or Selena Gomez have more jams, and Sean needs to take some probiotics, STAT.EPISODES6, E10: Second ChunceDRINKS OF THE EPISODERaspberry Flora Dora cocktails from Gourdough’sAlcohol from a weddingTOP 5 OF THE EPISODECartoons Joey Watched Growing Up

Introducing…the Cones of Dunshire! Leslie also uses the insult “dinkhead,” which is a new one to all of us. She’s trying to win her last battle against Councilman Jamm, and it includes a hibachi grill, karaoke, and plenty of shenanigans. We wouldn't expect anything less.Meanwhile, Ron is trying to sell his cabin, and Tom, Donna, and April are all involved. Who will end up with the cabin? That hipster couple? A Sam Elliott-type character (but not the Sam Elliott that guest-starred a few episodes ago)? The tension is palpable!Plus, a creative way to watch college sports live during a time of social distancing, Sean gives updates on his dating life, and he and Joey foolishly got coerced into playing fantasy football. Gross.Oh, and we’ve finally figured out a punishment for the loser of trivia this season! Tune in to see what it is.EPISODES6, E9: Cones of DunshireDRINKS OF THE EPISODEPeanut Butter and Jealous from Deadbeach BreweryTrulyShots of FireballTOP 5 OF THE EPISODESean’s Favorite Asian Restaurants in Aust

Leslie has already been recalled, so it’s time for her to be a loose cannon! This is one of our “Pawneeans are pretty darn dumb” episodes, so hope you’re ready for some stupidity. A full hour of stupidity! Sadly, Ben ends up out of a job by the end of this episode, and it’s all Leslie’s fault. They also seem to forget she still has a job within the parks and rec department, but let’s not worry about that.Meanwhile, Chris is reading a ton of baby books authored by celebrities, Ron gets metaphorical with Moby Dick, and just about everyone else is comparing the Parks people to dogs. Indianapolis Colts legends Andrew Luck and Reggie Wayne are back in this episode, too, for some reason.Plus, the top radio stations from our childhood, how gross the Drink Ums Gatorade knock-off drinks look, parties with frogs, and we’re helping Sean out with some potential matches on Hinge.EPISODES6, E8: FluorideDRINKS OF THE EPISODEFamily Busines Beer Co. German Style LagerPineapple Austin EastcidersParks and Rec (!) from Zilker Br

Leslie Knope is up for a recall vote! Will she make it out the other side? Let’s find out! It’s also Halloween, despite this episode airing in mid-November. But we don’t need to pay attention to minor details like that.Meanwhile, Annabel Porter, Pawnee’s version of Gwyneth Paltrow, stops by to share some hot tips and recruit Ron Swanson for her Bloosh lifestyle line of products. Tom and Donna are thrilled. Ron is not.Plus, one of Sean’s favorite spots in college, whether The Great Gatsby is a good book or not, and Haleigh crushes Sean’s dreams by ruining the illusion of magic in one of this episode’s scenes. What a bummer.EPISODES6, E7: Recall VoteDRINKS OF THE EPISODEStill Austin “The Musician” Straight Bourbon WhiskeyBell’s Bright White Belgian Inspired AlePassion Fruit Malibu mixed with Naked Berry JuiceTOP 5 OF THE EPISODEJoey’s Favorite Halloween CostumesCATEGORIESGwyneth Paltrow Movies

We’re dressing up and celebrating like it’s the 1990s! Well, everyone except April, who thinks we’re in the 1690s. Unfortunately, Leslie has to break away from the festivities so she can filibuster in the midst of city council. Wendy Davis would be proud.Meanwhile, Ron is trying desperately to conquer the Big Buck Hunter video game, much to the delight of Donna. And Andy is back in town from London! Surely he won’t do something to screw up this cool opportunity, right?And we’re celebrating with cookie cake because of Haleigh’s trivia victory! What a time to be alive. Plus skating of all kinds (roller and boarding), peeing in unusual locations, faking it til you make it when it comes to starting a new job, and the powerhouse cast of the movie The Outsiders.EPISODES6, E6: FilibusterDRINKS OF THE EPISODEManhattan made from Still Austin “The Musician” Bourbon and Oso de Oro VermouthPassionfruit Malibu mixed with Naked Berry JuiceTOP 5 OF THE EPISODEItems Sean Could Filibuster AboutCATEGORIESCartoons that Started

Sean STRONGLY dislikes this episode, and he really ain’t wrong. Donna accidentally tweets out something personal from the Parks and Rec Department’s Twitter account, and faces the wrath of big government. Plus Leslie learns something surprising about her one of her prized employees.Meanwhile, Ben and Ron have the best moments of the episode trying to write a new will for Ron, as Ben struggles not to say accounting puns. And Tom has one of his creepiest episodes yet!Plus, we discuss frozen yogurt adventures, playing on slip’n’slides, how Hulu commercials seem to be pretty targeting Sean’s specific viewing habits, and there’s actually some real life parks and rec action in this episode. It seems like that has never been true, so how exciting!EPISODES6, E5: Gin It Up!DRINKS OF THE EPISODEJoey: Old Chub Scotch Ale from Oskar BluesHaleigh: Cape Line Sparkling Cocktail Strawberry LemonadeSean: Leftover Warm Dos EquisTOP 5 OF THE EPISODEFavorite Jokes to TellCATEGORIESSocial Media Networks

We’re celebrating 100 episodes of Parks n Wrecked with perhaps our most foolish idea yet — inviting friends on the podcast to answer trivia questions about us. Really, it’s just a humblebrag to prove we have friends.You’ll learn things like Haleigh’s favorite Girl Scout Cookie flavor, the name and breed of Joey’s first pet, and Sean’s most popular bit on Instagram. Though if you’re following him, you already know. There’s also a ton of talk about mayonnaise. We’re really living it up over here!This one took a LOT of effort to coordinate and edit (and Zoom was not the most cooperative), so we’d really appreciate if you listened. :) And have some cake! After all, we’re celebrating.It’s been a wonderful 100 episodes so far, but we ain’t done yet. We’ll be back with Leslie, Ron, and the new (and improved?) Pawnee/Eagleton crew, or, as Leslie would never say, Pawneeagleton. Cheers!DRINKS OF THE EPISODECape Line Sparkling Blackberry Mojito CocktailTeremana Blanco Small Batch TequilaFlor de Cana Anejo Oro Imported R

There are so many guest stars in this episode! June Diane Raphael, Sam Elliott, Billy Eichner, Melinda Cohen, and a handful of other folks join the Pawnee crew after the town absorbs Eagleton, but will they all survive until the end of the episode? Magic 8 Ball says all signs point to no.Meanwhile, Ben and Chris are trimming the fat of the Eagleton accounting crew, all while Chris does celebratory lunges. Can you think of a better way to show your excitement?Plus, Haleigh attended her best friend’s wedding (while practicing social distancing), Sean considers a move to Colorado, we chat about the old Super Nintendo game Super Baseball 2020, and we talk about the glorious home arcade action that these new Arcade1Up cabinets provide, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and NBA Jam. You can finally find out Sean’s favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!Hope you’re ready to jump, because this episode is all over the place.EPISODES6, E4: DopplegangersDRINK OF THE EPISODEAvanti Pinot Pomegranate (with a picture of

Pawnee is auditing Eagleton! The once proud city is now…well, less proud. My, how the turntables have turned. There’s also a basketball game happening, featuring a then-29-year-old Chris Bosh playing as a high schooler. Ron is also trying to get off the grid, and turns to Tom and Donna for help. Bet that’ll turn out great!Meanwhile, Ann and April were hanging out together during this episode, for some reason. And they’re living it up in Bloomington, Indiana! If only we all could be so lucky.Plus, the amazing names Kristen Bell’s characters have, the lasting impact of Penny Saver circulars, no one can say “Swarovsky,” excessive voting lines at the polls, and reminiscing about visiting colleges. What was your favorite campus tour?EPISODES6, E3: The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip Off ClassicDRINK OF THE EPISODEMilam & Greene Bourbon WhiskeyTOP 5 OF THE EPISODETop Social Media Platforms Sean Has UsedCATEGORIESPhysical Magazines

We’re kicking off Season 6 in style: by traveling to London! Most of the crew heads across the pond so Leslie can accept an award and Ben and Chris can hang out with someone that might be dumber than Andy is. Also, Ron and Diane get hitched in perhaps the quickest celebration ever.Meanwhile, Ann has finally gotten pregnant, but nobody seems to care—except Jerry, who has the weirdest reaction of the show. We also meet two new characters: Papa Saperstein, played delightfully by Henry Winkler, and Lord Covington, a dumb, rich, easily excitable bloke portrayed by Peter Serafinowicz. And Sean still confuses Andy’s name with Chris Pratt’s actual name.Plus, we’re talking about fireworks during Fourth of July, classic airplane dilemmas like whether to wake up the person next to you during a meal or if you’ll walk across the aisle to see a cool sight out the window, and we dive into every single one of Leslie’s 40 Phases to Success to get back in the good graces of Pawnee citizens.Got an idea for a punishment (or rewa