Live from Pawnee: A Parks and Recreation Fan Rewatch Podcast

This week Mark and Allen rock in the corner and weep gently along with the gang as they (and we) learn ***SPOILER ALERT*** of Li'l Sebastian's passing. In response, Leslie, along with help from Tom and Jean-Ralphio, in their first production as the creators of Entertainment 720, produce and put on a Li'l Sebastian Memorial Concert to celebrate the life of the most famous mini-horse in the Midwest! Meanwhile Chris believes he is LITERALLY about to die...from Tendonitis and seeks council from everyone's favorite part-time Nurse/part-time City employee - Ann Perkins! Andy is tapped by Leslie to create a tribute song for the Memorial. And, oh yeah, and Ben and Leslie pretty much make out anywhere and everywhere as the move on from the #dorkflirting stage of their relationship to the #dorksgonnagetfired (if Chris finds out) stage which is the stage that everyone knows comes next! Loyal podcast viewers, this is a HUGE 2-part episode you won't want to miss!

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces our favorite court stenographer, Ethel Beavers!  Leslie and Ben are dating, but keeping it a secret because of Chris' no-dating policy. They are enjoying what Leslie calls "the bubble", the beginning of a relationship when everything's simple and fun. The bubble is threatened, however, when Ben has a meeting with Marlene Griggs-Knope, Leslie's mother, a notoriously tough politician in the Pawnee school system, who wants Ben to approve school bus purchases despite a tight budget. Right before Ben's meeting, Leslie tells him Marlene is her mother, making him nervous, ineffectual, and causing him to capitulate to Marlene's demands. Leslie finds out her mom (who doesn't know they are dating) thinks Ben is a pushover, so Leslie trains Ben for his next meeting with her mother to prove he is confident, capable, and self-assured. Meanwhile, Chris has several new ideas he is putting into action, including promoting Jerry to PR director, making April everyone's assistant, having Tom digitize the city archives on the dreaded FOURTH FLOOR, giving Andy a temporary paid position as Tom's assistant, and putting Ron at a circular desk in the middle of the bullpen to make him more accessible. Tom is absolutely miserable with his assignment, and starts to question everything.  Ron believes everything will eventually go back to normal, as it has with past city managers and their ideas, but Donna is concerned that Chris "the microchip" Traeger will not quit. Folks, we ask the hard questions so you don't have to, such as ... Can Donna learn to use her wacky space-age keyboard? Will Ben win the second round with Marlene? How does the new assignment affect Tom's future job interests? Will Marlene find out Ben is dating her daughter? Why does Ben summon a quote from Calvin and Hobbes? Is the FOURTH FLOOR as terrifying as we remember it? Loyal podcast viewers, we're getting close to the end of the season, and things are heating up - you won't want to miss this episode! In lieu of a sponsor, we have a PSA regarding Pawnee City Hall's 4th Floor. Yeah. You heard right. THAT floor.

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that features Tom's game show "Know Ya Boo"! The #dorkflirting tension between Leslie and Ben is still high, but Leslie is trying to avoid temptation by not being alone with Ben. Unfortunately, Chris asks Leslie and Ben to drive to Indianapolis together to pitch Pawnee as the next host for the Indiana Little League Baseball tournament. Leslie and Ann devise boring music and conversation topics for the trip to steer away from any romance. After an awkward drive to Indianapolis, Leslie and Ben speak before the Little League Commission, which seems reluctant to choose Pawnee for the tournament. Ben delivers a heartfelt speech about the town, but also appears to be secretly speaking about his feelings for Leslie. Meanwhile, Tom asks Andy, April, Jerry and Donna to help him tweak his new game show called "Know Ya Boo" that he is hoping to pitch to networks. It becomes clear Jerry and Donna know more about each other than recently married April and Andy. When April reveals her favorite band is "Neutral Milk Hotel", and not Mouse Rat, Andy leaves the game and storms off. Later, April and Andy have a big fight, which causes Andy to sell his guitar and potentially quit music altogether. Finally, a young 9-year-old girl named Lauren asks to interview Ron for her school's field trip assignment on "Why Government Matters". Ron initially resists, but soon waxes lyrical as he espouses his libertarian beliefs to her. Lauren eagerly accepts his anti-government views, but the next day, Lauren's furious mother confronts Ron about the content he shared with Lauren. As always, we don't shy away from the tough questions, such as ... Will Leslie and Ben convince the Commission to choose Pawnee? Who is Tom's co-host "Bobby the Boo"? Is Lauren smarter than most of the people at City Hall? What happened last time Pawnee hosted the tournament in 1989? Will April turn to anyone for advice? Who now has Ron's claymore land mine? Loyal podcast viewers, this is a great episode you won't want to miss! In lieu of a sponsor, we have decided to play a trivia game - tune in to see how we score!

This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode that has alter egos Bert Macklin and Janet Snakehole in the same place at the same time! Tom is unveiling his new alcoholic beverage, Snake Juice, at the Snakehole Lounge that night, and gets the gang to be there to get others to drink it via guerrilla marketing. Snake Juice proves to be delicious and popular with the gang, with everyone getting very drunk as the night goes on. Even Chris shows up - but only to warn Tom that using government employees to promote his own personal ventures is a breach of ethics, and he must sell his shares of the Snakehole Lounge if he wants to keep his job. Meanwhile, having fired the Health Department's PR director, Chris engages with Leslie to help find a replacement. Leslie suggests Ann, and excitedly finds Ann to tell her the news, giving her a ton of homework to help her prepare. Ann is a little unsure, but agrees to an interview scheduled for tomorrow. That night at the Snakehole Lounge, Leslie is surprised and annoyed to find Ann partying instead of prepping for the interview. An increasingly drunk Leslie and Ann start fighting, which escalates throughout the night. We ask the hard hitting questions you would expect from us, such as ... Does Tom sell his shares of the Snakehole Lounge? Is this the end of Leslie and Ann's friendship? Can Tom get Ron to endorse his new beverage? Who will be the new PR Director? Why are Bert Macklin and Janet Snakehole at this event? How many boyfriends does Ann go through in this episode? Folks, get ready for a classic amongst classics... including a few scenes that have become INFAMOUS memes (*cough* Ron dancing *cough*). Many thanks to our wonderful sponsor, the Offerman Woodshop.

We've heard of Eagleton before, but this week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that REALLY introduces us to "that" Eagleton which we have grown to know and hate!  Eagleton built a fence in a shared park to keep Pawneeans out, which Leslie suspects is the work of former best friend and Pawnee Parks & Rec co-worker, Lindsay Carlisle Shay (now Eagleton's Parks & Rec director). Leslie meets with Lindsay, who refuses to remove the fence and insults Pawnee in the process. Leslie, Tom and Ben attend a fancy, catered Eagleton town meeting to plead their case to its citizens, which does not go well, leaving Leslie frustrated and seeking revenge.  Meanwhile, Leslie discovers Ron's upcoming birthday, which he has kept secret for years, and promises a horrified Ron she will throw a surprise party. Ron becomes increasingly paranoid, especially after overhearing April and Andy discuss outrageous party plans. Ron eventually becomes so paranoid he resorts to sleeping in his office to avoid any potential surprises, at home or otherwise. As always, we don't shy away from the difficult questions, such as ... Why is Leslie letting Lindsay get to her? How hard can you hit someone with a garbage bag? What mistake by Ron allowed Leslie to discover his birthday? Can we build a second fence around their fence? How does one get assigned to "the kidnap squad"? Do they make bouncy castles for adults?  Loyal podcast viewers, grab your favorite podcast snack and tune in to enjoy this amazing episode with us!  NOTE:  Don't go to Baskin Robbins.  They are VERY loose-lipped with their customer information.  Just sayin. Many thanks to our wonderful sponsor, the Pawnee Police Department.

Listen in for a special Halloween message from the man, the myth, the legend...Ron Master-of-Disguise Swanson himself! Recorded live in our studio for your listening pleasure!

From all of us at Live from Pawnee and the LFP Worldwide Headquarters, we wish all of you, our viewers, a Happy and Safe Halloween!

As Mark and Allen make elaborate plans for the Live from Pawnee 1-year Anniversary celebration in November, they've left the projector room in Constantine's hands and he is loading up the reel for S02E07 - Greg Pikitis! So, we hope you'll join us for this walk down memory lane the FIRST of three Parks and Recreation Halloween episodes. It is a classic and introduces us to one of Leslie's oldest (but also likely youngest) nemesis...wait, where did all of this Toilet Paper come from?....Pikitis!

This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces porn star Brandi Maxxxx!  The gang attends an art show with paintings intended for government buildings. Jerry painted the topless centaur goddess Diaphena, which he accidentally made to look like Leslie. Jerry apologizes, but Leslie is oddly empowered by the painting. The next day Marcia Langman deems the painting unsuitable for government use and demands it be destroyed. Leslie goes on "Ya Heard? With Perd!" to rouse public support for the painting, and Chris convenes the Pawnee Public Arts Commission to rule on the painting.  Meanwhile, now that Ben is permanently in Pawnee, he moves in with Andy and April, since previous owner Burly moved out and left the house to them. The two have only been on their own for a week, but the house is already a wreck, with no items like plates or utensils. Ben decides to teach a reluctant Andy and April how to properly live like adults.  We ask the hard hitting questions, such as ... Are bills somehow less expensive if you freeze them? Will Leslie receive support from porn star Brandi Maxxxx? Will April and Andy each get their own fork? Does the fat little cherub in the painting look like anyone? Can you actually fry marbles?  Grab your favorite podcast snack (Constantine recommends turkey chili in a frisbee) and tune in to enjoy this with us!  Many thanks to our sponsor... er... Art....well, the Pawnee Arts Fair to be precise.

This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that introduces Tom's crazy names for food and drink items!  Acting City Manager Chris enacts a new health initiative and bans red meat from the commissary. Upset by this, Ron challenges Chris to a burger cook-off, cow vs turkey, with red meat staying if Ron wins. Chris meticulously gathers ingredients for the perfect turkey burger from his favorite health food market, Grain 'N Simple, while Ron simply buys a pound of red meat from Food and Stuff. Meanwhile, Leslie invites Ben to dinner, but is surprised when he turns her down. Ann convinces Leslie to join HoosierMate.com, and her profile finds a 98 percent match! They are horrified and confused to discover... it's Tom!  We ask the tough questions so you don't have to, such as ... Why did Ben turn Leslie down? Can Chris' turkey burger wow the judges with its "umami flavor"? How in the world did Tom match with Leslie? Does Ron allow ketchup on his burger? Who will win the cook-off? Will Tom stop teasing Leslie, or will she kill him to death?  Order yourself some chicky-chicky-parm-parm, relax in your favorite comfy chair, and enjoy this episode with us folks... it's a great one!  Many thanks to our magnificent sponsor, Food And Stuff.

This week, Mark and Allen break down the Episode that reveals April and Andy's full names!  Andy and April invite everyone to their dinner party, asking everyone to bring stuff because they don't have anything. At the party, however, Leslie discovers Andy and April plan to surprise everyone by getting married that night! Leslie spends most of the party trying to dissuade them. Ron tells Leslie it is not his place, or hers, to interfere with their decision. Leslie just can't seem to let it go - she plans to object during the ceremony! Meanwhile, Ann goes to Eagleton to attend Single's Night at a bar, but once she gets there is extremely uncomfortable. She runs into Donna, who first views Ann as competition, but after witnessing Ann crash and burn, tries to help by offering some advice. To complicate matters, halfway through the night, Ann receives a call from Leslie telling her about Andy and April about to get married, and asks for her help!  We're paid the big bucks to ask the big questions, such as ... Does everyone bring their assigned items to the party? Who ends up being Andy's best man? Will Leslie end up objecting to the marriage? Can Ann stop acting so awkwardly? Will Donna get Ann to take her advice? Does Ann leave to go assist Leslie?  Folks, be sure not to miss this one!  Equal parts silly and sweet, it's just what the doctor ordered. Many thanks to our amazing sponsor and sister company LFP World Musik: creators of "Mouse Rat, The Deluxe Edition" and "KidzPOP Covers Mouse Rat!". Order them soon on LivefromPawnee.com or pick them up at Food and Stuff!